Spanish Expeditions and Governance in the Philippines

Philippine History

This document details early Spanish expeditions to the Philippines, including key dates and figures like Magellan. It also outlines the structure of the Spanish colonial government in the Philippines, focusing on the role of the Governor-General and other officials.

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12 Questions Easy Ages 12+ Jan 26, 2026

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This study set covers Philippine History through 12 practice questions. This document details early Spanish expeditions to the Philippines, including key dates and figures like Magellan. It also outlines the structure of the Spanish colonial government in the Philippines, focusing on the role of the Governor-General and other officials. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.

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1 What was the date of Ferdinand Magellan's arrival in the Philippines?

A March 16, 1521
B March 31, 1521
C February 13, 1565
D 1525

2 On what date did the first mass in the Philippines occur, also marking Magellan's death?

A March 16, 1521
B March 31, 1521
C February 13, 1565
D 1526

3 Who led the expedition in 1525?

A Sebastian Cabot
B Ruy Lopez de Villalobos
C Garcia Jofre de Loaisa
D Miguel Lopez de Legazpi

4 Which expedition occurred in 1526?

A Garcia Jofre de Loaisa
B Sebastian Cabot
C Ruy Lopez de Villalobos
D Miguel Lopez de Legazpi

5 Who is credited with naming the Philippines 'Las Islas Filipinas'?

A Ferdinand Magellan
B Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
C Ruy Lopez de Villalobos
D Sebastian Cabot

6 What significant event happened on February 13, 1565?

A Magellan's arrival
B The first mass
C Miguel Lopez de Legazpi's arrival
D Villalobos names the islands

7 Who was the chief executive of the central Spanish government in the Philippines?

A Alcalde Mayor
B Corregidor
C Gobernador General
D Hari ng Espanya

8 The Gobernador General represented which entity in the Philippines?

A The local populace
B The Spanish King
C The Church
D The military

9 Who appointed and removed most government officials, except those appointed by the King?

A The Alcalde Mayor
B The Corregidor
C The Gobernador General
D The Bishop

10 The Gobernador General was the head of which branches of government?

A Executive and Judicial
B Legislative and Executive
C Judicial and Legislative
D Military and Executive

11 What was the role of the 'Alcalde Mayor' in the provincial government?

A Head of the entire Philippines
B Governor of a province
C Representative of the King
D Chief of the military

12 The 'Corregidor' was the governor of what type of areas?

A Major cities
B Provinces
C The entire archipelago
D Military districts

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