Philippines During Spanish Colonial Period (Quiz)

1. Who was the first Spanish explorer to reach the Philippines?

• A. Ferdinand Magellan

• B. Christopher Columbus

• C. Juan de Salcedo

• D. Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

2. When did Ferdinand Magellan arrive in the Philippines?

• A. 1521

• B. 1492

• C. 1565

• D. 1601

3. What was the capital of the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period?

• A. Manila

• B. Laguna

• C. Cebu

• D. Davao

4. Who was the national hero of the Philippines executed by the Spanish in 1896?

• A. Jose Rizal

• B. Andres Bonifacio

• C. Emilio Aguinaldo

• D. Marcelo H. del Pilar

5. What event marked the end of Spanish rule in the Philippines?

• A. Pagpunit ng Sedula

• B. Battle of Mactan

• C. Cry of Pugad Lawin

• D. Battle of Bataan

6. When did the Spanish colonization of the Philippines begin?

• A. 1400s

• B. 1500s

• C. 1600s

• D. 1700s

7. 7. What was the capital of the Spanish East Indies, which included the Philippines?

• A. Acapulco

• B. Intramuros

• C. Davao

• D. Cebu

8. Who was the longest-reigning Spanish governor-general in the Philippines?

• A. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi

• B. Jose Vargas

• C. Juan de Salcedo

• D. Diego Silang

9. What was the Galleon Trade?

• A. Trade between Spain and China

• B. Trade between the Philippines and Mexico

• C. Trade between the Philippines and India

• D. Trade between the Acapulco and Philippines

10. 10. How did the arrival of the Spanish impact the social and cultural dynamics of the Philippines during the colonial period?