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Test 1: True or False. Encircle T if the statement is correct and F, if otherwise.

1. T or F -- Council of Indies administered the rules and laws for countries conquered by Spain.
2. T or F – The Cabeza de Barangay was the representative of the Consejo de Filipinas in the
colony.
3. T or F – Spanish established a centralized government in the Philippines.
4. T or F – Governor – General was the highest and the most powerful official during the Spanish
era.
5. T or F – Filipinos can also be appointed as the Governor-General.
6. T or F – A Governor-General has the right to appoint and relieve or remove a parish priest.
7. T or F – The King of Spain has the right to appoint the Governor-General but he has no right to
remove him from the office.
8. T or F – Visitador is the investigator sent by the council to observe the situation in the country
and reports to the King of Sapin.
9. T or F – Gobernadorcillo was the only highest position that a Filipino could take during the
Spanish era.
10. T or F – Manila became the center of trade in Asia because of its great location.
11. T or F – Diego de los Rios declared that Manila port would be opened for galleon trade.
12. T or F – Parish Friars supervised the galleon trading.
13. T or F – Obras Pias initiated the banking system in the Philippines but later on undergone
bankruptcy because of unpaid debts.
14. T or F – Agricultural was neglected during the galleon trading.
15. T or F – The galleon trade was abolished by the King of Spain due to corruption and abuse of
Filipinos.

Test 2: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. What was the role of the Council of Indies in the Spanish colonial administration?
A) It governed conquered countries through a set of rules and laws.
B) It served as the highest executive authority in the Philippines.
C) It established local laws for Spanish colonies.
D) It elected the Governor-General for the colonies.

2. What type of government did the Spanish establish in the Philippines, and where did its power
originate?
A) Decentralized Government - power originated from local barangays.
B) Democratic Government - power originated from the people's votes.
C) Centralized Government - power originated from the national government.
D) Tribal Government - power originated from indigenous leaders.

3. Who held the highest and most powerful position in the Spanish colonial administration in the
Philippines?
A) Barangay Chief
B) Captain-General
C) King of Spain
D) Governor-General

4. What powers did the Governor-General possess in the Spanish colonial administration?
A) Solely legislative power
B) Only executive and judicial powers
C) Legislative, executive, and judicial powers
D) Administrative and military powers

5. In the Spanish colonial system, what authority did the Governor-General have regarding laws
from the King of Spain?
A) Absolute power to enforce all laws from the King
B) Selective power to enforce or not enforce laws from the King
C) No authority to enforce any laws from the King
D) Advisory role in the implementation of laws from the King
6. Who was the first governor-general in the Philippines?
A) Diego de los Rios
B) King Felipe II
C) Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
D) Cumplase

7. Who was the last governor-general in the Philippines?

A) Diego de los Rios
B) King Felipe II
C) Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
D) Cumplase

8. How many governors-general have served in the Philippines throughout history?

A) More than 50
B) More than 75
C) More than 100
D) Exactly 50

9. What does "Cumplase" refer to in the context of the governor-general's powers?

A) Power to enforce any law without restriction
B) Power to enforce only the laws from the king
C) Power not to enforce the law from the king if unsuitable for the colony
D) Power to create new laws for the colony

10. According to the notes, who has the authority to choose and remove the governor-general
from office?
A) The King of Spain
B) The council
C) The Royal Audiencia
D) The Residencia

11. Which term refers to the highest court in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period?
A) Cumplase
B) Visitador
C) Royal Audiencia
D) Residencia

12. What was the purpose of the Residencia in the Spanish colonial administration?
A) To investigate the outgoing governor-general and officials during his term
B) To impose punishments on guilty officials, even the governor-general
C) To observe the situation of the country and report to the King
D) To create new laws for the colony

13. What was the Encomienda in the Spanish colonial system?

A) A system of taxation
B) A form of punishment for disobedient officials
C) A piece of land given by the King of Spain as a reward
D) A military rank

14. Who was the head of the Encomienda system?

A) Governor-General
B) Alcalde Mayor
C) Encomendero
D) Corregidor

15. What does the term "Alcaldia" refer to in the context of Spanish colonial rule?
A) Provinces under total Spanish rule
B) Conquered towns headed by the alcalde-mayor
C) A piece of land given as a reward by the King
D) Representatives of the governor-general in the provinces

16. What is the role of a Corregimiento in the Spanish colonial administration?

 A) Religious activities in towns
B) Tax collection in provinces
C) Administration of conquered towns
D) Educational activities in provinces

17. Who were the representatives of the governor-general in the provinces and responsible for tax
collection, religious, and educational activities?
A) Encomenderos
B) Alcalde Mayor and Corregidor
C) Corregimiento officials
D) Encomienda administrators

18. Who headed the smallest unit of government in the Spanish colonial period?
A) Gobernadorcillo
B) Cabeza de Barangay
C) Alcalde
D) Ayuntamiento

19. What were the duties of the Gobernadorcillo in a pueblo or town?

A) Heading the barangay
B) Collecting taxes and maintaining peace and order
C) Serving as a cabeza de barangay
D) Building the casa tribunal

20. To be eligible for the position of Gobernadorcillo, a person should have:

A) Been a resident of the town for at least 10 years
B) Served as a cabeza de barangay
C) Been at least 20 years old
D) Been at least 25 years old and served as teῆente mayor or cabeza de barangay

21. What was the role of the casa tribunal in the Spanish colonial system?
A) Center of trade and commerce
B) Headquarter of the Gobernadorcillo
C) Built for visitors and travelers
D) Center for cleanliness and orderliness

22. In the Spanish colonial hierarchy, what is the Ayuntamiento?

A) The smallest unit of government
B) The city government
C) The center of trade and commerce
D) The barangay government

23. What was the significance of the Ayuntamiento in the Spanish colonial city?
A) Headquarter of the Gobernadorcillo
B) Center of trade, commerce, education, and industries
C) Smallest unit of government
D) Built for visitors and travelers

24. What was the positive effect of galleon trade to the country?
A) The Philippines was recognized in world trade which allowed foreign companies to invest in
the country.
B) Filipinos and Spaniard had something to celebrate once a year.
C) Only the wealthy Spaniards and other privileged people benefited from the trade.

25. What was the Galleon Magallanes know for?

A) It was the last galleon of government involved in trade.
B) It was the first galleon of government involved in trade.
C) It was the galleon who sailed to Mexico and never came back.
26. What was the function of Obras Pias?
A) It supervised the galleon trade.
B) It was use as a proof pf ownership of goods.
C) It was an institution that lent money with huge interest.

27. What was the contribution of Gobernador-Heneral Jose Basco y Vargas to the Philippines?
A) He became the first president of the Audiencia.
B) He launched the General Economic Plan (PPP) and attempted to develop the economy
of Philippines to be independent from Spain and Mexico.
C) He established the galleon trade.

28. It was a monopoly wherein Filipinos were forced to plant no other crop but tobacco and sell
only to the Spanish government.

A) Tobacco Monopoly B) Cigar Monopoly C) Crop Monopoly

29. What were the negative effects of Tobacco Monopoly in the country?
I. It caused hunger in many Filipinos.
II. Agricultural was neglected which significantly affected the food supply in the country.
III. The development of the provinces and of the source of livelihood slowed down.
IV. Many Filipinos learned to smoke.
V. The officials became more and more extravagant made the Filipino suffer.

A) I, IV, V B) II, III, V C) I, III, IV

30. What was the main purpose of Real Company of the Philippines?
A) To promote trade between Spain and the Philippines and develop the industry and
agriculture of the country.
B) To make Philippines as the main factory of tobacco.
C) To encourage the people to make their original inventions that will help improve the
agricultural system in the country.