The Struggle for Independence of the Philippines

Who is today the (inofficial number one) national hero of the Philippines?

• Jose Rizal

• Andres Bonifacio

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Manuel Quezon

Who was the colonial power ruling over the Philippines from the 16th century until 1898?

• USA

• Great Britain

• Spain

• Portugal

What does the Tagalog word "katipunan" mean in English language?

• Freedom fighter

• Revolution

• Independence

• Association

On which day independence Day is celebrated in the Philippines?

• 23 January (1899)

• 4 July (1946)

• 12 June (1898)

• 17 August (1945)

What Spanish colony was not conquered by the Americans in the Spanish-USA war in 1898?

• Cuba

• Puerto Rica

• Jamaika

• Philippines

When did the USA officially promise independence for the Philippines for the first time?

• In 1934 (Commonwealth Act)

• In 1916 (Jones Act)

• In 1928 (Roosevelt Declaration)

• In 1945 (After Japanese capitulation)

Which American general led the liberation of the Philippines from Japanese rule in 1944?

• General Patton

• General Mac Arthur

• General Montgomery

• General Marshall

Who became the first elected Philippine President after independence in 1946?

• Manuel Quezon

• Manuel Roxas

• Sergio Osmena

• Emilio Aguinaldo

Who is the 17th President of the Philippines, elected in May 2022?

• Benigno Aquino

• Ferdinand Marcos jr.

• Fidel Ramos

• Joseph Estrada

How many people from Filipino descent or with Filipino nationality are permanent residents in the federal state of California (USA)?

• Around 1 million people

• Around 2 million people

• Around 5 million people

• Around 10 million people