Spanish Colonization in Mindanao Quiz

Who is the well-known Muslim hero who resisted Spanish colonization in Mindanao?

• Rajah Sulayman

• Lapu-Lapu

• Sultan Kudarat

• Diego Silang

What was the main reason for the revolts of the natives in the Visayas and Mindanao against the Spaniards?

• Forced conversion to Christianity

• Their desire to be part of Spain

• The imposition of heavier taxes

• Food shortages

What title did Sultan Kudarat use as the ruler of Maguindanao?

• King

• Governor

• Datu

• Sultan

In what year did Governor-General Mariano Ricafort encourage the rebels to surrender?

• 1600

• 1829

• 1701

• 1565

How many governor-generals attempted but failed to suppress the revolts in the Visayas and Mindanao?

• 5

• 10

• 20

• 50

What religion was forcibly introduced to the natives in the Visayas and Mindanao?

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Buddhism

What was the purpose of the 'confederation of sultans' in Mindanao?

• Cooperation among sultans to fight the Spaniards

• Acceptance of Christianity

• Support for Spanish colonization

• Establishing a new king in Mindanao

Who were the main leaders in resisting Spanish colonization in Mindanao?

• Katipuneros

• Datus and Sultans

• Governor-General

• Friars

What was the main goal of the Spaniards in spreading Christianity?

• To maintain peace

• To expand Spain’s power

• To build more churches

• To respect native cultures

Where is Maguindanao located?

• Luzon

• Visayas

• Mindanao

• Palawan