The Colonial Government and Surveillance in the Philippines Quiz

The developing economy brought about a renegotiation of social stratification and prompted redefinitions of social relations.

The guardia civil was established to help carry out policies better and to have a better surveillance mechanism.

The new social strata included Peninsular, Insular, Mestizo, Principalia, and Indio.

<p>A mestizo is a person of mixed parentage. There are two variations: Mestizo Spanish mestizo (one parent is Spanish, the other is a native) and Chinese mestizo (one parent is Chinese).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The colonial state became more regulatory and assertive in order to assert its authority in response to the new economic opportunities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Guardia Civil = Surveillance mechanism established by the colonial government Peninsular = Pure-blooded Spaniard born in the Iberian Peninsula Insular = Pure-blooded Spaniard born in the Philippines Mestizo = Born of mixed parentage, can be Spanish or Chinese mestizo</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Principalia = Elite class of indigenous people in the Philippines Indio = Term used for the native population in the Philippines Spanish Mestizo = One parent is Spanish, the other is a native Chinese Mestizo = One parent is Chinese, the other is a native</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Renegotiating Social Stratification = Result of changing dynamics in social relations Colonial State = Asserted authority in response to new economic opportunities Developing Economy = Brought about a renegotiation of social stratification Mestizo Population = Gained growing relevance in the Philippine society</p> Signup and view all the answers