Philippine Politics and Governance Quiz

Which of the following societies is not part of the group?

• classless societies

• petty plutocracies

• warrior societies

• classic societies

What type of communities follow the political organization brought by Islam and the most organized political entity in Philippine pre-colonial history?

• plutocracies

• principalities

• classless societies

• warrior societies

Who served as the highest administrative official in the Philippines, representing the King of Spain?

• Visitador

• Royal Audencia

• Governor-General

• Intendente

Evaluate the roles of a governor-general. Which of the following options does not align with their responsibilities?

• to rule the religious matters or ecclesiastical affairs

• to ensure that all royal decrees and laws are implemented in the Philippines

• to supervised all the functions of government offices

• to appoint or discharge public officials

Analyze the historical context of Spanish governance in the Philippines. Who is recognized as the first Spanish governor-general?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Antonio Pigafetta

• Diego delos Rios

• Miguel Lopez de Legazpi

Compare and contrast the provincial government units established under the Spanish civil government. Which two units were specifically designated?

• Alcadia and Corregimiento

• Residencia and Visitador

• Gobernadorcillo and Cabeza De Barangay

• Intendente and Consejo De Administracion

Discuss the implications of corruption during inspections by the Visitador in the Philippines. What motivated these instances of bribery or coercion?

• to avoid inspection

• to avoid paying of taxes

• to have a harmonious relationship with the friars

• to investigate thoroughly

Assess the motivations behind the formation of the KKK during the revolution. What was the primary objective of this organization?

• the need for separation from Spanish government

• to be a province of Spain

• to exercise equality for both Spanish and Filipino

• to support the education of Filipino youth

How much did the Spaniards sell the Philippines to the Americans?

• 25 million dollars

• 20 million dollars

• 30 million dollars

• 50 million dollars

During this period democracy was used to full extent as a political system.

• Japanese period

• Spanish period

• Pre-colonial period

• American period