EDFD 202

What was the primary purpose of Spanish colonization in the Philippines?

• To establish a trading outpost in Asia

• To spread Christianity and control local resources

• To form an alliance with native Filipinos against China

• To introduce democracy to the islands

What major event in 1898 ended 300 years of Spanish rule in the Philippines?

• The Katipunan Revolution

• The Battle of Mactan

• The Spanish-American War

• The signing of the Treaty of Tordesillas

Which country took control of the Philippines after Spain in 1898?

• Japan

• Portugal

• China

• United States

During American colonization, Philippines was granted absolute independence.

• TRUE

• FALSE

In what year did the Philippines gain independence from the United States?

• 1896

• 1935

• 1946

• 1965

The history of the Filipino people is a history of colonization.

• TRUE

• FALSE

How did Spanish missionaries contribute to colonial policies?

• By spreading Christianity through education

• By building forts for defense

• By allowing native leaders to rule independently

• By sending Filipinos to study in Spain

How was informal education provided during the Spanish period?

• Through military training

• Through newspapers

• Through public schools

• Through sermons during Mass

Who primarily stayed in rural areas to spread Christianity during Spanish colonization?

• Catholic missionaries

• American educators

• Filipino revolutionaries

• Spanish civil authorities

The Spanish colonial government focused primarily on military rule, while missionaries handled education and religion.

• TRUE

• FALSE