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Activity 6
Activity 6
Based on the readings assigned within the lesson, classify the various uprisings and revolts
according to their causes. Follow the given format below:
pass away.
Salonga, Basi
Luzon Christianity
religion.
repression.
Sumoroy Revolt Governor-general
Cavite shipyard.
burial.
administration.
Spanish rulers.
Cavite Mutiny 1872 Fuerte San Felipe Cavite A national rebellion was
plotted.
Andres Bonifacio
SET B. JUSTIFY YOUR ANSWERS. (10pts)
Discuss the following ideas and analysis. Choose only 2 ideas to discuss.
The native Filipinos were never united when we think of the Spanish colonialism in terms of
revolts and uprisings. The Philippines' archipelagic structure was one of the key factors. This is clear
in the communication challenges that the three indigenous on three distinct islands face (Luzon,
Visayas and Mindanao). The lack of a common language among native Filipinos is also a challenge.
Furthermore, the natives had already developed their political system and religion when the
Spaniards arrived in the Philippines. Their political structure was known as 'barangay,' and it allowed
them to wield sovereign-territory over other communities or 'barangays.' And the Datu, or Sultan, was
in command. Hence, the Foreign colonizer recognized the no sense of oneness of Filipino people and
largely use it in colonizing the indigenous. Other Datu and Sultan were promised good relationship by
the Spaniards in order to persuade them to believe in their selfish ideology. For example, when one
community revolts against Spanish repression, the Spaniards, along with their friend Datus, battle
back, causing the rebellions to defeat.
2. The Spaniards and friars worked hand in hand and adopted the “divide and rule” policy.
3. The revolts were suppressed by pitting one Filipino ethnic group against another.
4. The presence of the Chinese was justified and should have left in peace.
5. The Moros were never conquered and were not part of the colonial government.
Source: Agoncillo and Mangahas, Philippine History, Quezon, Phil: C & E Publishing, Inc.: 82-83.