Week 3, Lesson 3: Spanish Colonization

Question 1

When did Magellan reach the Philippines?

Answer 1

March 17, 1521

Question 2

Magellan headed five ships with 235 men in search of what?

Answer 2

Spices

Question 3

This was the only ship in the Magellan expedition to return to Spain, and who headed it?

Answer 3

Victoria, Juan Sebastian del Cano

Question 4

What is the significance of Magellan’s expedition?

Answer 4

To the world:
- Established that the world is round.

To the Philippines:
- Introduction of Christianity
- Location of the Philippines on maps
- First Catholic mass

Question 5

In 1527, another expedition of three ships and 115 men was headed by who?

Answer 5

Alonzo de Saavedra Ceron

Question 6

What did Saavedra’s expedition report back to Spain?

Answer 6

That Northern Mindanao is rich in gold, coconuts, and domestic fowls.

Question 7

Where and when did Saavedra’s expedition arrive in the Philippines?

Answer 7

At Lanuza Bay, overlooking Surigao del Sur on February 1528.

Question 7

Saavedra’s expedition conducted this ritual with the people of Mindanao.

Answer 7

Blood-brotherhood ceremonies

Question 8

The chief that Saavedra met in Mindanao.

Answer 8

Sikatuna

Question 9

This expedition consisted of six ships and 370 men. Who led them, and where and when did they arrive? Where did they settle?

Answer 9

Ruy Lopez de Villalobos, eastern coast of Mindanao, early 1543, Sarangani Island

Question 10

Why did the Villalobos expedition leave the Philippines early?

Answer 10

There was scarcity of food.

Question 11

The greatest contribution of the Villalobos expedition.

Answer 11

Naming Tandaya (or Kandaya) as “Las Islas de Filipinas”

Question 12

This expedition comprised four ships and 350 men. Who led them, and where and when did they arrive?

Answer 12

Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, Cebu, February 1565.

Question 13

This was the first Spanish town established in the Philippines.

Answer 13

Ciudad del Santisimo Nombre de Jesus

Question 13

Legazpi had a blood compact with____________?

Answer 13

Sikatuna and Sigala

Question 14

He was the nephew of Legazpi. He conquered Manila, defeating Rajah Soliman.

Answer 14

Martin de Goiti

Question 15

This administered Philippine society

Answer 15

Ministry of colonies

Question 16

Spain delegated this to perform the executive, legislative, and judicial functions.

Answer 16

Governor General

Question 17

The governor general appointed _________________ over the provinces

Answer 17

Alcalde Mayor

Question 18

The primary roles of the Alcalde Mayor

Answer 18

To collect taxes, maintain peace and order, and administer over prisons.

Question 19

A _________________ administered a municipality.

Answer 19

Gobernadorcillo

Question 20

This government official was the former datu, sultan, or rajah. They were appointed by the Spanish and enjoy the privileges of middle-class members. They do not receive a salary but are exempted from paying tax.

Answer 20

Cabeza de barangay

Question 21

Filipinos in the early times paid these.

Answer 21

Community tax and bandala

Question 22

This policy required all men aged 16 to 60 to render service to the government for 40 days a year

Answer 22

Polo y servicio (forced labor)

Question 23

Why did the payment of taxes not improve the products of the Filipinos?

Answer 23

Because a big part of their income went to taxes.

Question 24

This referred to vast tracts of land given to the government's favorites in return for loyal services rendered.

Answer 24

Encomienda

Question 25

Filipinos were required to adopt Spanish names under who?

Answer 25

Governor General Narciso Claveria

Question 26

This person: - came from a noble family - was a lawyer and a soldier - A leader of the financial government and civil governor of Mexico. - He worked as a councillor in his town. - Established the first colony in the Philippines in 1565.

Answer 26

Miguel Lopez de Legazpi

Question 27

The reasons for Spanish colonization

Answer 27

God - the conversion of natives to Christianity Glory - the supremacy of Spain over Portugal as a superpower Gold - The accumulation of wealth

Question 28

The political context of the colonization

Answer 28

The union of the Church and the State

Question 29

A combination of laws that governed the delicate relationship between the Catholic Church and the Spanish Crown.

Answer 29

Patronato Real de las Indias

Question 30

Under the Patronato Real, the Church was in charge of:

Answer 30

- The evangelization of the natives. - Recognizing the right of the Spaniards to colonization.

Question 31

Under the Patronato Real, the Civil Authority was in charge of:

Answer 31

- Promoting and maintaining social order. - Promoting, maintaining, and defending the Catholic religion. - Extracts tribute / stipends and finances cost of missionary work.