The man who received this favor
Encomendero
natives were coerced to sell their harvest to the government at very low price
Bandala
the first book printed in the Philippines (1593)
Doctrina Christiana en lengua española y tagala
What is the predominant religion in the Philippines?
Roman Catholicism
supreme governing body of Spain's colonies; as a judicial, legislative, and executive body responsible for the administration of Spain's New World empire.
Council of Indies
Spanish-derived musical theatre in which the dramatic action is carried through an alternating combination of song and speech
zarzuela/sarswela
Full-blooded Chinese living in the Philippines
CHINESE/SANGLEY
What were the duties of encomenderos?
● to give protection to the natives
● to help the missionaries convert the natives to Christianity
● to promote education
It refers to a system that was used by Spain in the New World to reward the conquistadors
Encomienda
It is a series of prayers that are said for nine straight days, usually as a prayer of petition but sometimes as a prayer of thanksgiving.
novena
Native Filipino/Malay
INDIO
someone who represents a king or queen and rules for him or her in another country
Viceroy
Spanish government required all male healthy and physically able between AGES 16- 60 to render service for forty days
Polo y Servicio
It is colorful theatrical tradition in the Philippines that describes the conflicts between the Muslims and the Christians. It was used by the Spanish as a method to spread Christianity in the country.
komedya
Full-blooded Spanish living in the Philippines and born in the Philippines as well.
INSULARES
The main representative of a country in another country that is controlled by the first country
Governor General
Serves as personal identification of the natives during Spanish period.
cedula
It is also known as a religious ritual chanting the words from the Pasyon, a narrative book that contains the life of Christ
pasyon/pabasa
Full-blooded Spanish living in the Philippines and born in Spain.
PENINSULARES
relating to the legal system and to judgments made in a court of law
judicial