LESSON 4 Flashcards
He “discovered” and named the islands “Las Islas Filipinas” in 1543, honoring the Spanish crown prince Philip (later King Philip II), thus giving the Philippines its current name.
Ruy Lopez De Villalobos
He successfully established the first permanent Spanish settlement in the archipelago in 1565.
Miguel lopez de legazpi
Legazpi’s expedition landed on Cebu Island on
Feb 13,1565
After a diminutive struggle with the natives, magellan proceeded to
leyte camiguin bohol
Legaspi made a blood compact with the chieftain, _______ as a symbol of friendship.
Datu Sikatuna
Legaspi returned to Cebu; destroyed the town of ____\, and established a settlement.
Rajah Tupas
apr 27,1565
encomienda came from the word “________” which means to “_______.”
encomendar
entrust
POLICIES OF SPAIN
reduccion
repartiamento
instruccion
concept of paying rent
reduccion
concept of forced labor
repartiamento
education for elite filipinos
instruccion
Colonial Structure of Government
governor general
residencia
visita
royal audiencia
alcadias
corregimentos
ayuntamiento
municipal
The highest-ranking official in the Colony appointed by the King of Spain, he also served as the King’s alter ego.
governor general
A special judicial court whose mandate was to investigate the performance of the Governor General during the term and before he would be replaced in the position.
residencia
Headed by a visitor general from the Council of Indies in Spain, he would conduct a surprise visit to any from among the colonies of Spain to personally observe the conditions in the colony under the leadership of the Governor-General.
visita
The highest court of justice in the colony. It was an institution that helped the Governor General govern the colony by securing the people from abusive Spanish Officials.
royal audiencia
It was headed by the Alcalde Mayor.
alcadias
Headed by designated Army Officers by the Governor General.
corregimentos
Headed by an Alcalde.
ayuntamiento
The leader was called Gobernadorcillo
municipal or pueblo de indios
the highest political position that the Filipino can have during those times.
gobernadorcillo
the highest political position that the Filipino can have during those times.
gobernadorcillo
