Spanish Colonization and Literature

Which event marked the beginning of Spanish colonization in the Philippines?

• Arrival of Miguel López de Legazpi in 1565

• Battle of Mactan

• Galleon Trade

• Rizal’s Execution

Before the Spaniards, how was literature mostly passed down among Filipinos?

• Through printed books

• Through oral traditions like epics, chants, and rituals

• Through Spanish friars

• Through schools

Which writing system was widely used before the Spanish replaced it with the Roman alphabet?

• Latin

• Alibata (Baybayin)

• Sanskrit

• Tagbanwa script

What was the Spaniards’ “3G” motive for colonization?

• Glory, Gold, Gratitude

• God, Gold, Glory

• Gold, Guns, Glory

• God, Gifts, Growth

What was the first printed book in the Philippines?

• Pasyon

• Noli Me Tangere

• Doctrina Christiana

• El Filibusterismo

Why was Doctrina Christiana significant?

• It was the first bilingual catechism printed in Tagalog and Spanish.

• It criticized the Spanish rule.

• It was a collection of native epics.

• It was a poetry book by Rizal.

Which printing technology helped spread both religious texts and later reformist ideas?

• Rotary Press

• Printing Press

• Gutenberg Press

• Mechanical Writer

Which literary movement (1872–1892) aimed to expose Spanish abuses through writings?

• Revolution Movement

• Katipunan

• Propaganda Movement

• Reformist Society

What poetic narrative became popular during Lent, recounting Christ’s suffering?

• Komedya

• Pasyon

• Korido

• Awit

What theatrical form depicted battles between Christians and Muslims, symbolizing the Spanish fight against non-believers?

• Zarzuela

• Komedya or Moro-moro

• Sarsuwela

• Awit