USA HISTORY

FIRST CONTACTS 28000 BCE 1821 CE

SPANISH COLONIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The use of Christianity as a strategy in colonizing the Philippines
A
colonization using the sword
B
colonization using the cross
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The denomination of Christianity that became most embedded in Filipino culture is Catholicism, which was introduced in the Philippines during the early colonial period by the Spanish. Catholic ideas continue to inform beliefs throughout Filipino society such as the sanctity of life and respect for hierarchy .

Detailed explanation-2: -Christianity was one justification that European powers used to colonize and exploit Africa. Through the dissemination of Christian doctrine, European nations such as Great Britain, France, and the Netherlands sought to educate and reform African culture.

Detailed explanation-3: -Spain introduced Christianity to the Philippines in 1565 with the arrival of Miguel Lopez de Legaspi.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Church reinvigorated the Spanish system whereby the friar or priest was at the center of public life in impoverished communities, but the active engagement of community members changed the way that Filipinos related to systems of power and authority.

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