Forgotten Filipino Heroines that Shaped History (Skim & Scan)

In the text, it was mentioned that history textbooks mostly consist of male figures. Why is it so?

• Most women are not allowed to publish textbooks.
• Most history textbooks were written by women.
• Most history textbooks were written by men.
• Most men work in publishing companies.

Who among the following figures were mentioned in the text?

• Fe del Mundo, Josefa Llanes Escoda and Gabriela Silang
• Corazon Cojuangco Aquino, Natividad Almeda Lopez and Teresa Magbanua
• Josefa Llanes Escoda, Teresa Magbanua and Gabriela Silang
• Fe del Mundo, Natividad Almeda Lopez and Gabriela Silang

What historical event did Corazon Aquino lead?

• People's Power Revolution
• People's Choice Revolution
• Power of the People Revolution
• People's Park Revolution

Waht recognition did Manuel Quezon give Fe del Mundo?

• Full scholarship to finish vocational studies abroad
• Full scholarship to the Stamforn Univesity
• Full scholarship to attend any school to pursue her medical career
• Full scholarship to attend any school to pursue an engineering career

What is Genral Agueda Kahabagan known for?

• Being one of the first female generals who lead a batallion against the Spanish and American colonizers
• Being the first and only female general who led a batallion against the Spanish and American colonizers
• Being the first and only female general who died in battle
• Being the only general during the Spanish and American war

What is Natividad Almeda Lopez known for?

• First ever woman to practice charity in Asia
• First ever woman to practice reporting in Asia
• First ever woman to practice activism in Asia
• First ever woman to practice law in Asia

What caused women in the country to form an alliance named after Gabriela Silang?

• They were awestruck by her generosity.
• They were awestruck by her bravery.
• They were awestruck by her integrity.
• They were awestruck by her beauty.

According to the article, what role did the Filipino women in our history play in the lives of the women today?

• they paved the way for the Filipino women of today to become better housewives.
• They paved the way for the Filipino women of today to be more supportive of their husbands.
• They paved the way for the Filipino women of today to pursue thier passion and dreams without being overshadowed by the accomplishments of the men in our societies.
• They paved the way for the Filipino women of today to go to other countries and join the army.

What is feminism?

• It is the belief that men and women should have equal rights and opportunities.
• It is the belief that women are better than men.
• It is the belief that men and women should dress the same.
• It is the belief that men and women are the same.