What was the primary purpose of the tribute (Tributo) imposed on native Filipinos during the Spanish colonial period?
A. To fund the construction of churches and religious celebrations.
B. To recognize Spain’s sovereignty over the colonies and defray the expenses of pacification and governance.
C. To support military campaigns against Muslims.
D. To pay for public works such as roads and bridges.
B
Which of the following taxes was imposed for the cause of Christianization during the Spanish period in the Philippines?
A. Donativo
B. Bandala
C. Caja de Comunidad
D. Sanctorum
D
Who were exempted from paying the tribute (Tributo) during the Spanish colonial period?
A. Mestizos and Chinese residents
B. The gobernadorcillo, cabeza de barangay, and members of the principalia
C. All native Filipinos
D. All males aged 16-60
B
What was the “Cedula” that replaced the tribute (Tributo) in 1884?
A. A certificate identifying taxpayers.
B. A tax for military campaigns against Muslims.
C. A tax imposed on income.
D. An annual requisition of goods like rice and coconut.
A
What form of tax required able-bodied males aged 16-60 to work on public projects such as the construction of bridges and churches?
A. Bandala
B. Servicio Personal (Polo y Servicio)
C. Donativo
D. Sanctorum
Answer: B. Servicio Personal (Polo y Servicio)
B
Which revolt was triggered by the alleged abuses of tax collectors, including the collection of high taxes, and resulted in the death of six collectors?
A. Francisco Maniago’s Revolt
B. Cagayan and Dingras Revolt
C. Agustin Sumuroy’s Revolt
D. Andres Malong Revolt
B
Which tax was collected to cover the incurred expenses of the town, such as construction of roads and repair of bridges?
A. Bandala
B. Caja de Comunidad
C. Donativo
D. Sanctorum
B
What was the annual requisition of goods, specifically rice and coconut, called during the Spanish period in the Philippines?
A. Bandala
B. Sanctorum
C. Caja de Comunidad
D. Donativo
A
Which tax was required to fund military campaigns of the government against the Muslims?
A. Donativo
B. Sanctorum
C. Caja de Comunidad
D. Bandala
A
Who were the primary collectors of the tribute (Tributo) during the Spanish colonial period?
A. Gobernadorcillo and Cabeza de Barangay
B. Alcalde Mayor and Mayors
C. Both A and B
D. The Principalia
C
What led to Agustin Sumuroy’s revolt in 1649?
A. The high taxes imposed on rice and coconut
B. A directive sending Warays to work in a shipyard in Cavite
C. Unpaid forced labor in public works
D. Abuses by tax collectors
B
How long were polistas required to work annually under the servicio personal (Polo y Servicio) system before the 1884 tax reform?
A. 30 days
B. 40 days
C. 20 days
D. 15 days
B
After the tax reform of 1884, how many days of annual forced labor (Polo y Servicio) were required?
A. 30 days
B. 20 days
C. 15 days
D. 10 days
C
What were some forms of payment for the tribute (Tributo) other than cash?
A. Livestock, textile, and copper
B. Gold, silver, and precious stones
C. Land, houses, and slaves
D. Jewelry, spices, and herbs
A
Which group of people were required to pay another poll tax and thus exempted from the cedula personal?
A. The remontados and infieles
B. Chinese residents
C. The natives and colonists of the archipelago of Jolo and the islands of Balabac and Palawan
D. All of the above
B
Which event resulted in the establishment of a rebel government in the mountains of Samar?
A. Francisco Maniago’s Revolt
B. Andres Malong Revolt
C. Agustin Sumuroy’s Revolt
D. Cagayan and Dingras Revolt
C
Which of the following describes the purpose of the cedula personal introduced in the 1884 tax reform?
A. It served as a passport for travel within the Philippines.
B. It was a certificate of identification for all residents.
C. It replaced the tribute (Tributo) tax.
D. All of the above
D
Why were the gobernadorcillo and cabeza de barangay exempted from forced labor under the Polo y Servicio system?
A. They paid a higher tribute.
B. They were part of the principalia.
C. They were considered local leaders and administrators.
D. Both B and C
D
Why did Andres Malong lead a revolt in Pangasinan?
A. He was inspired by Francisco Maniago’s revolt.
B. He wanted to become the King of Pangasinan.
C. He was reacting to abuses by the Spaniards.
D. All of the above
D
What was the main trigger for Francisco Maniago’s revolt in 1660?
A. Unpaid forced labor and rice exploitation
B. High taxes on goods
C. Religious persecution
D. Spanish land seizures
A
