Icebreaker: Readings in Philippine History

This was the reason of the Cavite Mutiny, wherein Izquierdo’s decision caused much dissent within the Caviteños.

• The imposition of even heavier taxes on the laborers:

• The payment of newly-appointed taxes to support the new Spanish government: 2

• The abolition of the laborers’ exemption from the tributo

After the planting of the Cross, Magellan declared that the place he landed on will be named after King Charles V, of which he changed his first-declared name as his Armada reached shore. What was the former name Magellan gave to the archipelago?

• Archipelago of St. Quadratus

• Archipelago of St. Lazarus

• Archipelago of St. Sebastian

As Bonifacio and his fellow men tore their cedula personales, they cried words of bravery and loyalty to fight to the bitter end. What were the words they cried forth?

• “Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! Mabuhay ang Kapatiran!”

• “Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! Mabuhay ang KKK!”

• “Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! Mabuhay ang Katipunan!”

According to Trinidad H. Pardo de Tavera, those who opposed Gen. Izquierdo’s rule were branded as persona sospechosas, which was one (1) of the factors of the mutiny. What does the phrase generally mean?

• Suspects

• Criminals

• Accused

There are several claims that Bolinao may have been earlier than Limasawa/Masao, but one (1) historian refuted Bolinao’s claim. Who was the explorer that landed on Bolinao?

• Andres de Urdaneta

• Odoric of Pordenone

• Hernandeo de Magallanes

Historians are still debating upon the exact date the Cry came to be, using all of the remaining and viable pieces of information. Why is the date of the event inconsistent?

• The primary sources used have various points of view of the event

• One (1) of the primary sources they have used have backtracked information that has changed over the years

• The primary sources used have not been in the event

Three (3) other historians claimed and contended that the Cry happened in Melchora Aquino’s barn due to conflicts of accounts. Where is it located?

• Diliman, Quezon City

• Gulod, Quezon City

• Cubao, Quezon City

According to the Filipino version of the mutiny, what triggered the attack in Cavite?

• A trumpet sound heralded by the local announcer

• Gunshots in celebration of a wedding in the town

• Fireworks of a fiesta from a nearby town

Sonia M. Zaide, the daughter of the late historian, Gregorio F. Zaide, contested that Magellan landed in Masao, Butuan, which was called Mazaua by a specific journal entry. Who is the author of the entry?

• Antonio Pigafetta

• Juan Sebastian Elcano

• Sebastian Cabot

Bonifacio, as well as the members of the Katipunan, tore their cedula personales and enacted the famous Cry. What is the implied meaning of the word, “Cry”, in the context of the event?

• A happy declaration

• A defiant declaration

• A sorrowful declaration