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BEING THE FACT THAT THE MAYA WERE SUCH A VAST AND FLOURISHING KINGDOM WHOM WERE SPREAD OUT FAR AND THE FACT THAT THE SPANIARD ARMADA WAS ONLY COMPRISED OF HOW MANY COULD FIT ON THOSE SHIPS......20 YRS, look it up

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Spanish was first introduced to the Philippines in 1565, when the conquistador, Miguel López de Legazpi founded the first Spanish settlement on the island of Cebu. The Philippines, ruled from Mexico City was a Spanish territory for 333 years (1565-1898).

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Spain ruled the Philippines for 333 years, from 1565-1898.

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as long as they wanted

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more than 300 years

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