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Philippines
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Filipino culture is very influenced by the Spanish conquest which began mid-millenium. Many of the traditions of the Phillipines are actually Spanish traditions. The food is a combination of Asian and Spanish cuisine, and the language is made up of Spanish, English, and a touch of Japanese.
1574 Spanish Colonization
»Annual visits of "Manila Galleon" to Mexico maintains European contact
»Filipinos driven to high mountains
»Intricate stone terracing techniques developed for flatland farming on slopes
Monks educate natives
Roman Catholic conversion
»Limited success in protection from Spanish land-owning aristocracy
Early 1800’s Spain loses Central and South American colonies
Focus shifts to Philippines
Spanish economy developme
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