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This document contains a collection of questions and answers about Philippine history, focusing on the Spanish colonial period. It covers topics ranging from historiography and historical figures to economic impacts and political structures.

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Historiography - history of the history - important for someone who studies history because it teaches the student to be critical in the lessons of history presented to him. Who is the prolific Spanish historian? - Jose montero y vidal (cavite mutiny) When did the Cavite Mutiny happen? - Jan 20 1872...

Historiography - history of the history - important for someone who studies history because it teaches the student to be critical in the lessons of history presented to him. Who is the prolific Spanish historian? - Jose montero y vidal (cavite mutiny) When did the Cavite Mutiny happen? - Jan 20 1872 What was the head of the colonial government in the Philippines under Spanish rule? - Governor-General What was one of the long-term effects of resistance to Spanish colonial taxation policies? - One of the long-term effects of resistance to Spanish colonial taxation policies was the growth of anti-colonial sentiment, which eventually contributed to the rise of Filipino nationalism and the Philippine Revolution. What role did native leaders called "principales" play in the Spanish colonial government? - Rulling indirectly How did Spanish rule affect the political power of native Filipinos? - Spanish rule weakened the political power of native Filipinos by dismantling the traditional barangay system, where local chieftains (datus) held authority. Instead, the Spanish established a centralized government with a Governor-General in charge, reducing native leaders to mere local administrators under colonial rule How did the Spanish colonial taxes affect the Filipino population economically? - The Spanish colonial taxation system economically burdened the Filipino population. Taxes such as the tributo (head tax), bandala (forced sale of crops to the government), and polo y servicio (forced labor) drained resources from the population, leading to widespread poverty Why is there historical debate surrounding the Cry of Bahay Toro? - The historical debate surrounding the Cry of Bahay Toro stems from conflicting accounts of where and when the initial act of defiance against Spanish rule occurred. Whose existence offers researchers a clue about the past? For example, the relics or remains of a prehistoric settlement. - The existence of prehistoric settlements and their artifacts offers researchers important clues about the past. What was the primary goal of Ferdinand Magellan's expedition? - to discover a westward route to the spice island Which of the following is not a common theme in Juan Luna's paintings? - Luna paintings illustrated literary and historical scenes that carried political commentaries It involved various rituals and customs, including dowry or bigay-kaya given by the groom to the bride's family. - The dowry typically consisted of valuable items such as land, gold, livestock, or other goods. It symbolized the groom's commitment and ability to provide for his future wife. Which type of written source provides the most objective perspective on official policies and actions - Government documents or official records typically provide the most objective perspective on official policies and actions. It is a method of conducting historical research through recorded interviews between a narrator with personal experience of historically significant events. - Oral History Meaning of History - Study of Past - Came from greek word HISTORIA means KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED THROUGH INQUIRY OR INVESTIGATION Which method of criticism examines how texts were edited - Redaction criticism There are theories constructed by historians in investigating history: What is a key challenge historians face due to the subjectivity of interpretation - A key challenge historians face due to the subjectivity of interpretation is the bias and differing perspectives that can influence the analysis of historical events. Historical records are often incomplete, written During which historical periods did Fernando Amorsolo create his notable artworks - XIX - XX cent It adds distinction to a person. - adds distinction to a person or event based on differing perspectives or biases. This means that personal, cultural, or political views can influence how historical events or figures are understood, remembered, and portrayed. How did the Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade affect the Filipino population? - It helped to fashion the very society of the Philippines, which relied upon its income, its merchandise, and the services of Chinese, Malay, and other participants. the primary role of the friars (priests from religious orders) during Spanish colonization of the Philippines? - Mediators and supervisors Which general gave the the soldiers the order to pay those taxes? - Governor General Rafael de Izquierdo What was one-way monastic orders exerted influence over local government during Spanish colonization? - The priests and friars had a command of local languages rare among the lay Spanish, and in the provinces they outnumbered civil officials. Thus, they were an invaluable source of information to the colonial government. What was the basic social and political unit of pre-Hispanic Filipino society? - Barangay Who established the first Spanish settlement in Cebu? - Miguel Lopez de Legazpi What was the "tributo" (tribute) in the Philippines during Spanish colonization? - Tributo was a general tax paid by the Filipinos to Spain who amounted to eight reales. Cory Aquino speech What is the main purpose of a political caricature - Political caricature is characterized by addressing real and current events through a metaphorical and satirical language. This resource usually serves to point out problems or discrepancies with a particular political situation. The practice of Historical writing - Historiography The political, social, economic, and cultural practices of Filipinos. - Pre-colonial Filipinos practiced decentralized governance through small political units called barangays led by a datu (chieftain). During the Spanish colonial period, the political structure became centralized under Spanish authority, but local elites (principalia) played administrative roles. masterpieces of Juan Luna - Spoliarium, La Muerte de Cleopatra, The Battle of Lepanto, The Parisian Life Referred to as the “Grand Old Man of Philippines Art”. - Fernando V. Amorsolo The historicity of the facts contained in the document. - Internel criticism Who is accused of being the mastermind of the mutiny? - Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgoz, Jacinto Zamora Cavite Mutiny - was an uprising of 200 Filipino troops and workers at the military arsenal in Cavite on January 20 1872 the rejection of Spanish authority during the Cry of Bahay Toro? - The Cry of Bahay Toro marked the rejection of Spanish authority by Filipino revolutionaries during the Philippine Revolution of 1896. It was a symbolic act of defiance where revolutionaries, led by Andrés Bonifacio and the Katipunan, tore up their cedulas (residence certificates), which represented their subjugation to Spanish colonial rule. When did the Catholic Church become the dominant institution in the Philippines under Spanish the political consequences of the Spanish colonial tax system? - 1565 to 1898 How was the Philippines governed after Mexico's independence in 1821? - The Philippines was ruled under the Mexico-based Viceroyalty of New Spain. After this, the colony was directly governed by Spain, following Mexico's independence When was Manila declared the capital of the Philippines? - 1595 What was one of the main economic impacts of Spanish colonization on the Philippines? - Tobacco How did monastic orders acquire large tracts of land during Spanish colonization? Who are not among the important personalities and figures who were implicated? When did Spanish colonization of the Philippines officially begin? - 1599 What was the Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade? - The Spanish government continued trade relations with these countries, and the Manila became the center of commerce in the East. The Spaniards closed the ports of Manila to all countries except Mexico. Thus, the Manila–Acapulco Trade, better known as the "Galleon Trade" was born. The Galleon Trade was a government monopoly. Only two galleons were used: One sailed from Acapulco to Manila with some 500,000 pesos worth of goods, spending 120 days at sea; the other sailed from Manila to Acapulco with some 250,000 pesos worth of goods spending 90 days at sea. Where did Gregoria de Jesus state that the Cry of Balintawak occurred? - August 26, 1896 How many Spanish officers were killed at Fort San Felipe? - 11

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