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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Spanish Bond.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The locals are supposed to be self-ruling, but in reality, who has total control?
(a) The Friars.
(b) The political leaders.
(c) The missionaries.
(d) The Americans.

2. In whose footsteps does Magellan follow?
(a) Columbus.
(b) Cabot.
(c) De Gama.
(d) Balboa's.

3. When does the crew gaze upon the Philippines for the first time?
(a) March 1621.
(b) April 1521.
(c) March 1521.
(d) April 1621.

4. When do the Portuguese explore the West African coast and round the continent itself?
(a) 1587.
(b) 1687.
(c) 1487.
(d) 1787.

5. How do priests adapt to life in the Philippines?
(a) They force the natives to comply to their way of life.
(b) They learn the language and culture, often abandoning their vows and marrying.
(c) They abandon all aspects of their previous culture.
(d) They learn the language.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where else do the Portuguese aggressively explore over the next ten years?

2. How and when does the huge Philippine sugar trade begin enticing numerous other countries to the area?

3. What effect do modest reforms have on the leaders in the Philippines?

4. What do some men do to avoid mandatory "service"?

5. From where does the Spaniards' main threat come?

(see the answer key)

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