Spanish Colonization of the Philippines

History

An overview of the historical era of Spanish colonization in the Philippines, covering the motivations for exploration, the arrival of explorers, the Christianization process, and the various forms of Filipino resistance.

Colonization Philippines History

15 Questions Medium Ages 12+ Jun 22, 2026

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1 What term refers to a nation taking political and economic control over a foreign territory?

A Colonization
B Exploration
C Renaissance
D Mercantilism

2 Which invention helped sailors measure the altitude of celestial bodies?

A Compass
B Astrolabe
C Caravel
D Cannon

3 What economic theory suggested there was a fixed amount of wealth in the world?

A Capitalism
B Socialism
C Mercantilism
D Barter

4 What was the primary goal of the first European overseas expeditions?

A To find new land to live in
B To seek spices, silk, and jewels
C To study local wildlife
D To build schools

5 Who arrived in the Philippines in 1521?

A Miguel López de Legazpi
B Christopher Columbus
C Ferdinand Magellan
D Datu Sikatuna

6 Who led the Filipino forces that defeated Magellan in the Battle of Mactan?

A Rajah Humabon
B Datu Lapu-Lapu
C Rajah Sulayman
D Francisco Dagohoy

7 In what year did Miguel López de Legazpi establish the first permanent Spanish settlement in Cebu?

A 1521
B 1543
C 1565
D 1571

8 Which religious order is known for its strong emphasis on education and the founding of the University of Santo Tomas?

A Augustinians
B Franciscans
C Jesuits
D Dominicans

9 What is the name of the forced labor system where Filipino males were required to work for the government?

A Encomienda
B Polo y servicio
C Sandugo
D Mercantilism

10 What was the name of the trade route that connected Asia and the Americas?

A Silk Road
B Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade
C Trans-Atlantic Trade
D Spice Route

11 Who led the longest revolt in Philippine history against Spanish rule?

A Tamblot
B Francisco Dagohoy
C Lapu-Lapu
D Rajah Matanda

12 Which explorer named the islands 'Filipinas' in 1543?

A Magellan
B Legazpi
C Villalobos
D Urdaneta

13 What was the 'Blood Compact' signed between Legazpi and Datu Sikatuna called?

A Polo
B Sandugo
C Encomienda
D Anito

14 Which group arrived in 1565 and were the first missionaries in the Philippines?

A Augustinian Friars
B Benedictines
C Recollects
D Jesuits

15 Which of these was a negative effect of Spanish rule?

A Spread of Christianity
B Introduction of new crops
C Heavy taxation
D Building of schools

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