1What started the colonization of the Philippines?
The rivalry between Portugal and Spain in conquering lands and finding valuable spices.
2Which two countries were powerful maritime nations during the Age of Exploration?
Spain and Portugal.
3What period was known as the Age of Exploration?
15th to 17th Century.
4Who was Ferdinand Magellan?
A Portuguese explorer whose expedition led to the discovery of the Philippines in 1521.
5When was Ferdinand Magellan’s expedition to the Philippines?
1521.
6Where was Ferdinand Magellan born?
Portugal.
7When did Ferdinand Magellan move to Spain?
1517.
8Why did Magellan move to Spain?
To offer his service in the Spanish Court.
9What was the Treaty of Tordesillas?
An agreement that divided the world between Spain and Portugal.
10When was the Treaty of Tordesillas signed?
1494.
11How did the Treaty of Tordesillas divide the world?
Portugal controlled the East while Spain controlled the West.
12What did Magellan’s fleet discover through the Treaty of Tordesillas?
The Philippines.
13How many ships were included in Magellan’s Fleet?
Five ships.
14What ship was commanded by Ferdinand Magellan?
Trinidad.
15Who commanded the San Antonio?
Juan De Cartagena.
16Who commanded the Concepcion?
Gaspar de Quesada.
17Who commanded the Santiago?
Jao Serrao.
18Who commanded the Victoria?
Luis Mendoza.
19Which ship completed the full circumnavigation of the world?
Victoria.
20What ships continued the voyage after some ships left or were destroyed?
Trinidad, Concepcion, and Victoria.
21What happened to the Santiago?
It was wrecked during a storm in Argentina.
22What happened to the San Antonio?
It deserted the expedition and returned to Spain.
23Who was Rajah Kulambo?
A local ruler from Limasawa.
24Who was Rajah Humabon?
The ruler of Cebu and a powerful Visayan chieftain.
25Who was the first Filipino to embrace Christianity?
Rajah Humabon together with his wife and hundreds of followers.
26How did Magellan establish relationships when he arrived in the Philippines?
He established good relations with local rulers.
27Why is Magellan’s voyage considered important in history?
It is considered one of the greatest voyages in history.
28What did Magellan’s expedition prove about the Earth?
That the Earth is round.
29What did Magellan’s expedition confirm about the Pacific Ocean?
That it is the largest ocean in the world.
30How did Magellan’s voyage influence European exploration?
It encouraged more Europeans to go toward the East.
31What did Magellan’s expedition pave the way for?
The conquest of the Philippines.
32What did Magellan’s expedition lead to among Filipinos?
Christianization of Filipinos.
33How long did Spanish colonization of the Philippines last?
300 years.
34What was one negative effect of colonization on Filipinos?
They lost control over their own lands and laws.
35What happened to old Filipino beliefs and practices during colonization?
They were replaced and destroyed.
36What was forced conversion?
The forced acceptance of Christianity by Filipinos.
37What was polo y servicio?
Forced labor imposed on Filipino people.
38What was the colonial class system?
A social ranking system created during Spanish colonization.
39Who were the Peninsulares?
Spaniards born in Spain.
40Who were the Insulares?
Spaniards born in the Philippines.
41Who were the Mestizos?
People with mixed Filipino and Spanish ancestry.
42Who were the Indios?
Native Filipinos.