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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What city became the center of commerce in the East during the Spanish period? | Manila |
| In what year did Spain close Manila's ports to all countries except Mexico? | 1565 |
| What trade system emerged after Manila's ports were closed to other countries? | Manila-Acapulco Trade (Galleon Trade) |
| What was the Manila-Acapulco Trade commonly known as? | Galleon Trade |
| Who discovered the return route from Cebu to Mexico in 1565? | Andres de Urdaneta |
| Who led the expedition in which the return route was discovered? | Miguel Lopez de Legazpi |
| How many galleons were usually used in the trade? | Two galleons |
| What route did the first galleon travel? | Acapulco to Manila |
| How long did the voyage from Acapulco to Manila usually take? | About 120 days |
| How long did the voyage from Manila to Acapulco usually take? | About 90 days |
| What Philippine products were introduced to Mexico through the Galleon Trade? | Mango de Manila, tamarind, rice, carabao, cockfighting, Chinese tea and textiles, fireworks, and tuba making. |
| What products were introduced to the Philippines from the Americas? | Guava, avocado, papaya, pineapple, horses, and cattle. |
| Where were most of the galleons built? | The Philippines |
| How many galleons were built in Mexico? | Eight |
| In what year did the Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade end? | 1815 |
| How long did the Galleon Trade last? | 250 years |
| What role did Manila play during the Galleon Trade? | It became a major trading hub. |
| Who mainly operated Manila's trading hub? | The Chinese |
| When did the Galleon Trade officially end? | September 14, 1815 |
| What happened after the end of the Galleon Trade and Mexican independence? | Spain administered the Philippines directly from Madrid. |
| What canal connected the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea? | Suez Canal |
| Where is the Suez Canal located? | Egypt |
| Who led the construction of the Suez Canal? | Ferdinand de Lesseps |
| When was the Suez Canal officially opened? | November 17, 1869 |
| How long did it take to construct the Suez Canal? | 10 years |
| Why is the Suez Canal considered important geographically? | It is the shortest link between the East and the West. |
| Before the Suez Canal, how long did travel from Spain to the Philippines usually take? | About three months |
| After the opening of the Suez Canal, how long did the voyage take? | Approximately 32–40 days |
| During what period did the Philippines develop an export crop economy? | 1820–1870 |
| Rise of the Export Crop Economy What major products were produced for export markets? | Sugar, Manila hemp, and coffee. |
| Who established the Tobacco Monopoly in the Philippines? | Governor-General José Basco |
| When was the Tobacco Monopoly established? | March 1, 1782 |
| In what year was the Tobacco Monopoly abolished? | 1882 |
| Who were the Peninsulares? | Pure-blooded Spaniards born in Spain. |
| Which social class occupied the highest government positions? | Peninsulares |
| Who were the Insulares? | Pure-blooded Spaniards born in the Philippines. |
| Who were the Chinese Mestizos and Rich Natives? | Wealthy landowners and commercial middlemen. |