Philippine History

Front

What was the beginning of the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule, when Katipunan members, led by Andres Bonifacio, tore their cedulas (tax certificates) in defiance of Spanish rule?

Back

Cry of Pugad Lawin

Front

Who founded Diariong Tagalog?

Back

Marcelo Del Pilar

Answer explanation

Marcelo Del Pilar is also known as "Plaridel"

Front

Rizal is the seventh of the siblings, and one of his siblings died early and is said to have been Rizal's 'first sorrow'. Who was this sibling?

Back

Concepcion

Answer explanation

Concepcion died at the age of three

Front

What was the first book published in the Philippines?

Back

Doctrina Christiana

Answer explanation

Doctrina Christiana published in 1593

Front

The Cry of Pugad Lawin is also known as?

Back

Cry of Balintawak

Front

Who was associated with the pen-name “Taga-ilog”?

Back

Antonio Luna

Front

What is the name of the First Philippine Republic?

Back

Malolos Republic

Answer explanation

Malolos Republic is founded on 1899

Front

Who was the first President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines?

Back

Manuel L. Quezon

Answer explanation

Manuel L. Quezon won the first National Presidential Election

Front

What treaty ended the Spanish-American War and transferred the Philippines to the United States?

Back

Treaty of Paris

Answer explanation

Treaty of Paris was signed on 1898

Front

What was the first real battle fought between the Filipinos and the Spaniards?

Back

The Battle of Pinaglabanan

Answer explanation

Also known as The Battle of San Juan del Monte. The Battle of Tirad Pass occurred during the Philippine-American War