Spanish Colonialism in the Philippines

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What is colonialism?

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Colonialism is when one country takes control of another country.

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Who was Ferdinand Magellan?

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Ferdinand Magellan was a Portuguese explorer who arrived in the Philippines in 1521.

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What did Magellan want to find?

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Magellan wanted to find a westward route to the Moluccas, the island of spices.

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What happened to Magellan in the Philippines?

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Magellan was killed in a battle with Lapu-Lapu.

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Who was Lapu-Lapu?

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Lapu-Lapu was a native leader who fought against Magellan.

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What did the Treaty of Tordesillas do?

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The Treaty of Tordesillas divided the world for exploration between Spain and Portugal.

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What was the Reconquista?

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The Reconquista was a movement to regain Christian lands from Muslim invaders.

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What did Marco Polo do?

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Marco Polo traveled to China and wrote about his adventures, encouraging Europeans to explore Asia.

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What was the goal of Spanish colonialism?

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The goal of Spanish colonialism was to spread Christianity and gain control over new lands.

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What did Legazpi name the Philippines?

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Legazpi named the Philippines 'Las Felipinas' after King Felipe II.