The Cry of Balintawak Quiz

When did the Cry of Balintawak occur?

• August 26, 1896

• June 12, 1898

• August 23, 1896

• September 15, 1896

Who was the key figure in the Filipino nationalist movement during the Cry of Balintawak?

• Andres Bonifacio

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Jose Rizal

• Antonio Luna

What did Andres Bonifacio and his fellow Katipunan members tear up during the Cry of Balintawak?

• Cedulas

• Flags

• Money

• Books

What did the tearing of cedulas symbolize during the Cry of Balintawak?

• Defiance against Spanish authority

• Support for Spanish colonial rule

• Desire for peace

• Acceptance of Filipino enslavement

What did the Cry of Balintawak mark the beginning of?

• Katipunan's armed resistance against Spanish colonial rule

• Philippine Revolution against American colonial rule

• Philippine Revolution against Japanese colonial rule

• Philippine Revolution against British colonial rule

When was Philippine independence declared?

• June 12, 1898

• August 26, 1896

• August 23, 1896

• September 15, 1896

What did the Cry of Balintawak serve as?

• An inspirational spark

• A declaration of surrender

• A call for peace

• A celebration of Spanish rule

What did the tearing of cedulas represent during the Cry of Balintawak?

• Filipinos' resolve to resist Spanish rule

• Filipinos' support for Spanish rule

• Filipinos' desire for peace

• Filipinos' acceptance of Filipino enslavement

Who provided leadership during the Cry of Balintawak?

• Andres Bonifacio

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Jose Rizal

• Antonio Luna

What did the Cry of Balintawak demonstrate?

• Unity and leadership of the Katipunan

• Disunity and lack of leadership

• Support for Spanish colonial rule

• Acceptance of Filipino enslavement