Colonialism in South East Asia - Burma, Indo-China, Philippines & Thailand
How long did ...
Question
How long did the Spanish rule over the Phillipines?
A
100 years
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B
200 years
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C
300 years
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D
400 years
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Solution
The correct option is C 300 years Spain ruled the Philippines for over 300 years. They imposed their language, culture, and religion over the people of the Philippines. As a result of this, the majority of the population converted to Roman Catholics.