MODULE 6-7

Known as a personal tax that was levied on natives and mestizos, except for the Spaniards.

• Buwis

• Tributo

• Cedula

• Polo

They collect the tribute directly from the 40-50 families under their charge.

• Alcalde Mayor

• Gobernadorcillo

• Alcalde

• Cabeza de Barangay

The difference between the Tributo and the Cedula is:

• Every residents of the island were required

• The Cedula is higher than the Tributo

• Only the foreign residents are required

• Cedula is required for 16-60 years old

Who are the exceptions in the implementation of the Cedula Personal? (You may have more than one answer)

• Spaniards

• Chinese

• Mestizos

• Colonists of Jolo, Balabac, and Palawan

A person who is found without a Cedula is called as:

If a person could not pay the Tributo in cash, in what other forms of payment can he do so? (You may choose more than one answer)

• Gold or Copper

• Textile

• Rice

• Livestock

• Clothing

The discovery of the Suez Canal led to Filipinos gaining access to:

• Imported goods

• Western reading materials

• Western clothing

• Western food

The travel time from Philippines to Spain (and vice versa) was shortened to from more than 2 months to:

• 40 days

• 30 days

• 25 days

• 20 days

What do we call the Filipinos who were able to pursue their education in universities in Europe?

Who did the Spaniards oust during the Revolution of Disgust?