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What did the Spaniards call the Filipino?
Kastila
From 1821, the Philippine Islands were ruled directly from Madrid, Spain. Spaniards are referred to by Filipinos as “Kastila” (Castilian), in the Malay fashion, from the Portuguese name for the former Kingdom of Castile, now a region of Spain.
What did the Spaniards do to the Philippines?
Under Spanish rule, Catholic missionaries converted most of the lowland inhabitants to Christianity. They also founded schools, a university, hospitals, and churches. To defend their settlements, the Spaniards constructed and manned a network of military fortresses across the archipelago. Slavery was also abolished.
How did the Spaniards arrived in the Philippine Islands?
The Philippines were claimed in the name of Spain in 1521 by Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese explorer sailing for Spain, who named the islands after King Philip II of Spain. They were then called Las Felipinas. Although the books were banned, they were smuggled into the Philippines and widely read.
How would you describe Philippine literature during the Spanish colonization?
The existing literature of the Philippine ethnic groups at the time of conquest and conversion into Christianity was mainly oral, consisting of epics, legends, songs, riddles, and proverbs.
What did the Spaniards bring to the Philippines?
When the Spanish started settling the Philippines, they brought with them numerous foreign foods that greatly changed Filipino cuisine. Some of these foods include avocado, coffee, papaya, guava, corn, squash, sausage, and pickles.
What are the major influences of Spaniards to the Philippines?
Spanish Colonization (1565-1898) Because Spain controlled the Philippines so early and for so long, they were a massive influence to the modern Filipino culture. The biggest influence still seen to this day is religion. The majority of religion practiced in the Philippines is still Roman Catholic, at 79.5\%.