Medieval Philippines
The Philippines were settled
in ancient days by groups of Southeast Asians. Tribal societies formed & trading bonds
were
established with China & the East Indies.The famous explorer Magellanvisited the Philippines
in 1521. Magellan was to be killed in the Philippines. By 1571 Spanish colonial rule was
established. The Spanish established the Philippines as a major trading point between Mexico
& the Far East. Christianity
was also firmly rooted at this time.
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