FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!
Quiz about Philippine Facts
Quiz about Philippine Facts

Philippine Facts Trivia Quiz


During the Spanish colonial period of Philippine history, various social groups went by various names. Link the correct social group to the correct name.

A multiple-choice quiz by thejazzkickazz. Estimated time: 3 mins.
  1. Home
  2. »
  3. Quizzes
  4. »
  5. Geography Trivia
  6. »
  7. Asia
  8. »
  9. Philippines

Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
28,002
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
5
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
3 / 5
Plays
10493
Last 3 plays: Guest 120 (5/5), Guest 122 (3/5), Stoaty (1/5).
Question 1 of 5
1. A group of elite, well-educated individuals whose main focus was Philippine nationalism, were collectively called? Hint


Question 2 of 5
2. What were people of mixed Spanish-Chinese, Spanish-Native or Chinese-Native ancestry referred to as? Hint


Question 3 of 5
3. The Spanish referred to the natives, the lowest group in the Spanish-imposed class structure, by what term? Hint


Question 4 of 5
4. Who were the peninsulares? Hint


Question 5 of 5
5. What were individuals called if they were born in the Philippines but were of entirely Spanish descent? Hint



(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

arrow Select a User ID:
arrow Choose a Password:
arrow Your Email:




Most Recent Scores
Nov 20 2024 : Guest 120: 5/5
Nov 18 2024 : Guest 122: 3/5
Nov 17 2024 : Stoaty: 1/5
Nov 17 2024 : ChrisUSMC: 2/5
Nov 16 2024 : Guest 203: 4/5
Nov 16 2024 : Guest 130: 5/5
Nov 15 2024 : Bourman: 1/5
Nov 15 2024 : Guest 112: 3/5
Nov 14 2024 : Guest 110: 3/5

Score Distribution

quiz
Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. A group of elite, well-educated individuals whose main focus was Philippine nationalism, were collectively called?

Answer: Ilustrados

The ilustrados were at the forefront of the Philippine independence movement. The term 'ilustrado' means 'enlightened one'.
2. What were people of mixed Spanish-Chinese, Spanish-Native or Chinese-Native ancestry referred to as?

Answer: mestizos

3. The Spanish referred to the natives, the lowest group in the Spanish-imposed class structure, by what term?

Answer: indios

4. Who were the peninsulares?

Answer: Native Spanish born individuals

The Peninsulares were all born in the Iberian peninsula. 'Any individuals of Spanish decent' is wrong because those of Spanish decent born in the Philippines were called 'creoles' or 'insulares' (see next question).
5. What were individuals called if they were born in the Philippines but were of entirely Spanish descent?

Answer: Creoles

Source: Author thejazzkickazz

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor agony before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.
11/21/2024, Copyright 2024 FunTrivia, Inc. - Report an Error / Contact Us