Philippine History

Front

Who was the first woman member of the Katipunan?

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Gregoria de Jesús

Answer explanation

Gregoria de Jesus was the wife of Andres Bonifacio and the founder of the female chapter. Marina Dizon was a cousin of Emilio Jacinto. She lost her mother when she was eight months old. She was also a guitarist and violinist of the Trozo Comparsa Band. Segunda Katigbak was childhood sweetheart of Jose Rizal.

Front

For how many years did Spanish rule last in the Philippines?

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333

Answer explanation

The Spaniards occupied the Philippines from 1565 to 1898, exactly 333 years. Spanish rule ended after the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1898, which withdrew Spain from the Philippines, Guam, Cuba and Puerto Rico.

Front

Who founded the la Liga Filipina?

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Jose Rizal

Answer explanation

Jose Rizal was a multifaceted intellectual and a political activist, best known for his political writings that inspired the Philippine revolution and ultimately led to his execution by the Spanish colonizers.

Front

He was the President appointed during Japanese occupation in the Philippines.

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Jose Laurel

Front

Who wrote the "Kartilla"?

Back

Emilio Jacinto

Front

Who created the designs for the Philippine national flag?

Back

Emilio Aguinaldo

Front

Who was the chief advisor of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo?

Back

Apolinario Mabini

Front

What place in the Philippines is also known as the "walled city"?

Back

Intramuros

Front

The Tejeros Convention happened in which Philippine province?

Back

Cavite

Front

The first president of the Katipunan.

Back

Deodato Arellano

Answer explanation

Propagandist of the Katipunan who helped collect funds for the propagandists in Spain. He was secretary of the executive council of La Liga Filipina in 1892.