💡 Trivia PH HISTORY QUESTION AND ANSWER

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The circumstances behind the founding of Manila remain unclear. However, it is known that in its early history Manila was ruled from which nearby settlement that is the oldest-known named settlement in the Philippines?

Answer: Tondo

Tondo was a settlement north of the Pasig River. Manila was the settlement on the southern side of the Pasig. Tondo was the dominant city on the island of Luzon and was the primary spot for trade amongst the people of Southeast Asia and Oceania. In 1571 after the Spanish conquered Manila, Manila became the dominant city in the region. Tondo was incorporated into Manila and is known as the Tondo District today.

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  Your options:
  
  [ Macau ]
  [ Tondo ]
  [ Bohol ]
  [ Leyte ]