Mid Term Summative Examination 6

Which of the following presidents was elected right after World War II?

• Manuel Roxas

• Sergio Osmena

• Ramon Magsaysay

• Diosdado Macapagal

 Why did the Americans maintain two military bases in the Philippines after 

    World War II?

• They wanted to continue the colonization of the Philippines.

• They wanted to show off their weaponry and military armaments.

• They wanted to maintain a military presence in the Pacific amidst the spread of the communist menace.

• They wanted to give the American soldiers a chance to experience life in Asia.

It is said that the United States adopted neocolonialism, a new form of influencing 

     smaller countries, after World War II.  What characterized neocolonialism?

• A superpower influenced the religion of a smaller country. 

• A superpower influenced the politics and the economy of a smaller country.

• A superpower influenced the sports program of a smaller country.

• A superpower influenced the diet and cuisine of a smaller country.

What was the “Collaboration Issue” about?

• It was how the post-war government dealt with guerrillas.

• It was how the post-war government dealt with the United States.

• It was how the post war government dealt with Japanese soldiers.

• It was how the post-war government dealt with Filipino traitors and Filipinos who spied for the Japanese.

Why did the Huks (mostly made up of farmers and laborers) refuse to lay down

    their arms after World War II?

• The Huks felt that the Japanese might come back and colonize the Philippines.

• The Huks felt that they had always been oppressed by the wealthy landlords.

• The Huks felt that since they risked their lives during WW II, they ought to keep the firearms

• The Huks felt that the Americans might stay and continue colonization efforts.

Who was the last president of the Philippine Commonwealth?

• Manuel Roxas

• Elpidio Quirino

• Ramon Magsaysay

• Diosdado Macapagal

 Why was poverty an issue during the Quirino administration?

• There was not enough sources of livelihood.

• Filipinos prioritized rebuilding their houses. 

• There were plenty of factories being built in the provinces. 

• Many college graduates were being hired by companies in other countries.

What was the main priority of the Administration of Ramon Magsaysay?

•  Strengthening the military capabilities of the Philippines.

• Establishing good relations with our neighboring countries. 

•  Suppressing the widespread criminality all over the Philippines. 

•  Developing the villages and barrios by providing livelihood programs.

Who was the leader of the HUKS who led in guerilla operations against the Japanese and eventually the newly established Philippine Republic?

• Pedro Abad Santos

• Dante Buscayno

• Luis Taruc

• Joma Sison

What was the scope of the Parity rights under the Laurel Langley Agreement?

• It allows American citizens and corporations to exploit natural resources and operate public utilities.

• The Philippines pledges 22 bases for the use of the U. S. Armed Forces.

• It established a Joint United States Military Advisory Group to advise and train the Philippine armed forces and authorized the transfer of aid and material.

• It is an agreement between two or more countries where the countries agree on certain obligations that affect trade in goods and services.