Course/Year/Section: BSCE 2G
Directions: Using the Venn diagram below, fill out words that describe notable similarities And
differences between the 19th and 21st century Philippines.
19th Century
-ruled by Spanish
Government
-Pure Filipino doesn’t have
right
-only boy can have academic
studies
-Using Barter not a fare
currency
-Philippines is famous being
the
Center of trading
-favour and bias for the
Spanish race
21st Century
-Monopolies at its -Modern Technologies
finest
-used of fare currency
-Social Class
-Independent government
-Mayor, Brgy Captain
-Lots of schools that is not ruled by
still apply
Priest
-UST still a school
-Planting of different root crops etc.
-Catholic Schools
-Filipino have all the rights
-White or being
foreigner is a
superior
-Influenced of Spain
in our culture
-religion
 Activity 4

Course/Year/Section: BSCE 2G Date: Sept 26,2020

Directions: Explain briefly how the Spanish rules changed the way of life of the pre-colonial

Philippines significantly in terms of:

A. Economic aspect

Before the Spanish Colonialization, Philippines had a simple economic yet abundant in nature’s wealth.
Filipino trade their product to neighbor's countries susch as China, Thailand and especially the south
east Asia countries. Also, before, Philippines compost of different kingdoms and tribes in every island.
Those tribes trade to other tribes and sometimes some merchants visit their tribe and trade it with gold,
copper, bronze, gems and etc.

B. Political aspect

During the Pre-Colonial in Philippines, we already have a political system per island not as a whole
nation. It compost of Raja(the highest ranked in an island.) The most powerful and killed many Datus
and Raja. Next is Datu, under by the governance of Raja. They are the one who protect, guide and help
the Raja to ruled the island. Then, the Babayalan a counterpart of todays albularyo. They also a powerful
person caused the Raja follow them. Their insights, medicine and ways of praying to the anito are the
reasons why Raja obey them.

C. Social aspect

In period where the Philippines is living on their own ways and doesn’t have the influenced of other
countries. Philippines on social class nor status is also based on the power that their family have. Before
that social status is compost of Noble Class the maginoo and have a wealth. Next Timawa, they are the
freeman also have a wealth but cannot be level on noble. Then, Maharlika are the family where the
warriors came. Lastly, Alipin the lowest rank, slaves who should married only a slave also.
 Activity 5

Course/Year/Section: BSCE 2G Date: Sept 26,2020

Directions: Supply what is being asked in the following statements. Write your answer in the Blanks
provided.

Galleon Trade 1. This trade lasted for 250 years when Mexico gained independence from Spain.

Suez Canal 2. Because of its opening, the travel time from Spain to the Philippines has Been reduced to
only 40 days.

Administrators 3. They are the ones who owned the lands being utilized for the export Industry

Inquilinos 4. Land tenants are also called __________________.

Illustrados 5. They are the “enlightened ones”.

Bilingualism 6. It aimed to provide Spanish-speaking teachers to teach in their proposed New system of
primary schooling.

Monsignor Pedro Pelaez 7. He served as the key person in fighting for the rights of the Filipino Clergy.

Insulares 8. Spaniards born in the Philippines.

Rafael Izquierdo 9. He ordered the execution of Filipino priests, which curtailed the movement

Of the Filipino clergy.

July 3 1892 10. In this year, Rizal helped to established La Liga Filipina.

Direction: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if otherwise.

FALSE 1. The bankruptcy of the Royal Company of the Philippines forced Spain to Open Manila to world
trade.

TRUE 2. Manila was a strategic harbor for trade and attracted British, Americans, European and Asian
merchants.

FALSE 3. The other term for abaca is Spanish Hemp.

FALSE 4. The population of Chinese Mestizos exceeded 200,000 in the 19 th century.

TRUE 5. For the abuse of influence and oppressive policies, the Filipino nationalist

Specifically targeted Friars.

FALSE 6. Higher Education was affordable for middle and lower class Filipinos during The 19 th century.
TRUE 7. Noli Me Tangere means “Touch me not”.

TRUE 8. The Reign of Greed is the English translation of El Filibusterismo.

FALSE 9. Katipunan, which is under the leadership of Andres Bonifacio, aims to Assimilate the Philippines
to Spain.

TRUE 10. The export economy of the Philippines slowly rose in response to growing Demand from
Europe.
 Activity 6

Course/Year/Section: BSCE 2G Date: Sept 26 2020

Directions. Write a short persuasive essay regarding the question “Why is it important to

Study the economic, social, and political context of the century Rizal grew up? “ (Provide Additional
sheet if needed)

Rubrics for Scoring

Content and Quality of Ideas- 50%

Impact and Relevance: 50%

Title: Why is important to study the economic, social and politic context of the century Rizal grew up?

History repeat itself a common phrase that we always encountered when we are reading an
article about the past .

Today, we can see that knowing and studying the past really matters and a big help for the
present times and as future reference. As we understand and learn how the economic works before. We
can used it as our reference to have a better and progressive economy. We can used it as a comparison
and get some ideas that can help and improve our country. Then we wont do the bad things happened
before, the decision that they created that get more disadvantages. In the political system, this is where
the phrase really suitable. Studying how the Spanish governed the Philippines would be advantageous
for Philippine Government. We used their way before in governing, the benefits and how helpful. We
can used it also to protect and guard the Philippines in the hand of the dirty and corrupt officials. Lastly,
the social. Knowing the social structure before is also an advantageous for us. We see how Spaniards
belittled us, slave and called indio. Therefore knowing this structure and how they see us before can
boost ourselves to prove to them that we Filipino shouldn’t talk and treat like that.

It’s important to understand or study those for our future reference that we can used. A basis to
compare, can collect ideas and concepts to have a better economic, governance and nation. We can
improved, enhanced and become progressive country by gaining and attaining knowledge about the
field that we are in.