18 Questions
What does Miguel Lopez de Legazpi suggest about the profitability of war and conquest carried out by soldiers in the Filipinas Islands?
It will result in little or no profit as the soldiers will impoverish the land.
According to Legazpi, how does he believe the natives of the Filipinas Islands could be easily subdued?
Through good treatment and displaying kindness.
Why does Legazpi caution against making war on the natives of the Filipinas Islands?
Because they readily abandon their homes and disperse among the mountains.
What is one reason provided by Legazpi for natives eventually choosing to make peace with the Spaniards?
Observing the favorable treatment of those who already accepted friendship.
What does Legazpi highlight as a key weakness among the natives that could potentially facilitate their subjugation?
Lack of unity among themselves.
In terms of response to foreign attacks, what behavior of the natives does Legazpi describe that proves challenging for potential conquerors?
Rapidly abandoning their settlements and dispersing widely.
What was the primary objective of the Legazpi expedition sent by King Philip II in 1556?
To establish a Spanish settlement in the Philippines
Who was the local ruler that initially resisted the Spanish forces led by Legazpi in Manila?
Rajah Sulayman
What was the outcome of the Battle of Bangkusay in 1571?
The Spanish forces were victorious and established control over Manila
Which of the following was NOT a factor that contributed to the Spanish victory in the Battle of Bangkusay?
Effective use of cavalry by the Spanish forces
After the Battle of Bangkusay, what became the primary center of Spanish rule in the Philippines?
Manila
What was the reason behind Sulayman firing the cannon at the Spanish boat?
He thought it was a sign of hostility from the Spanish
Which group continued to resist Spanish rule in the Philippines after the fall of Manila?
The Moro warriors
What was the outcome of the Battle of Bangkusay?
The Spanish were victorious, and Luzon was forced to accept Spanish sovereignty
Who were the Moro warriors that fought against the Spanish in the Battle of Bangkusay?
They were warriors from the town of Macabebe in Pampanga
What was the significance of the Battle of Bangkusay in the context of Spanish colonization?
It was the first major resistance to Spanish rule in Luzon
How did the resistance of the Moro warriors in the Battle of Bangkusay compare to other notable resistances against the Spanish?
It was of equal significance to the resistance of Rajah Tupas in Cebu and Lapu-Lapu in Mactan
What was the primary reason for Legazpi's expedition to Manila?
To establish Manila as the capital of the Spanish colony in Asia
Study Notes
Spanish Colonization of the Philippines
- On May 24, a cannon shot was fired to recall a boat, but Sulayman thought it was a sign of Spanish hostility and responded with native cannon (lantaka).
- The superior firepower of the Spanish led the Filipinos to burn down their houses and leave Manila, prompting Goiti to return to Panay to report to Legazpi.
Battle of Bangkusay
- The battle was fought on June 3, 1571, marking the end of the first resistance to Spanish rule in Luzon.
- A nameless hero from Macabebe led the Moro warriors in battle against the Spaniards, challenging Spanish imperialism in Asia.
- Although the hero was killed, his military might remained historic and important, similar to the resistance of Tupas of Cebu in 1565 and the battle of Mactan by Lapulapu in 1521.
Legazpi and Spanish Colonization
- Legazpi made Manila the capital of the Spanish Colony in Asia.
- Legazpi believed that the natives could be easily subdued through good treatment and kindness, rather than force and conquest.
Spanish Expeditions
- After Magellan, several Spanish expeditions were sent, including:
- Loaysa Expedition (1525-26)
- Cabot Expedition (1526-30)
- Saavedra Expedition (1527-28)
- The Treaty of Zaragoza (1529) divided the Moluccas Islands between Portugal and Spain.
Later Expeditions
- Villalobos Expedition (1538-41) was commissioned by King Charles of Spain to reach the Spice Islands.
- Villalobos landed in Mindanao in 1543, but the natives refused to trade with them.
- Makandala, a local chieftain, provided them with food.
- Villalobos named the islands "Felipinas" in honor of Prince Philip of Spain.
- Legazpi Expedition (1556) was led by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Fr. Andres de Urdaneta, marking the beginning of Spanish colonization in the Philippines.
Learn about the Battle of Bangkusay where a Filipino leader faced Spanish forces, mistakenly perceived as hostile, in a display of defiance and bravery. Understand the events that transpired during this significant historical encounter.
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