HOA 4 - Spanish Period

1. What event in 1565 marked the beginning of Spanish colonial architecture in the Philippines?

• 1. The arrival of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi’s expedition in Cebu

• 1. The construction of Fort Santiago

• 1. The introduction of the Laws of the Indies

• 1. The establishment of Intramuros

1. What was the primary purpose of the Reduccion program initiated by the Spaniards?

• 1. To fortify cities for defense

• 1. To create trading hubs in coastal towns

• 1. To resettle indigenous populations into compact villages for religious and political control

• 1. To construct roads and bridges

1. What was the central feature of towns following the Laws of the Indies?

• 1. The Plaza Mayor

• 1. The military garrison

• 1. The cathedral

• 1. The governor’s palace

1. Which gate of Intramuros was exclusively used by the Governor-General for state occasions?

• 1. Puerta de Santa Lucia

• 1. Puerta del Parián

• 1. Puerta Real

• 1. Puerta de Banderas

1. What was the primary material used for the walls of Intramuros?

• 1. Bamboo and wood

• 1. Coral stone

• 1. Volcanic tuff and brick

• 1. Adobe stone

1. Which fort in Cebu is considered the oldest triangular bastion fort in the Philippines?

• 1. Fort San Felipe

• 1. Fort Santiago

• 1. Fort San Pedro

• 1. Fuerza de Nuestra Señora del Pilar

1. What was the “Arquitectura Mestiza”?

• 1. The use of entirely European designs in colonial buildings

• 1. A style blending Spanish and Gothic elements

• 1. The construction of purely religious structures

• 1. An architectural style combining indigenous materials and European design principles

1. Who coined the term “Arquitectura Mestiza”?

• 1. Santiago de Vera

• 1. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi

• 1. Francisco Ignacio Alcina

• 1. Leonardo Iturriano

1. Which church was referred to as the “Golden Dream” of the Jesuits?

• 1. Iglesia de San Ignacio

• 1. Basilica de Sto. Niño

• 1. San Agustin Church

• 1. Santo Domingo Church

1. What did the term “Intramuros” literally mean?

• 1. Fortified city

• 1. Behind the walls

• 1. Spanish city

• 1. City of trade