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 military strategy

• A diplomatic negotiation

• A religious ceremony

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

• Division and chaos among Filipinos

• Lack of support for independence

• Foreign intervention

What did the Cry of Balintawak symbolize?

• Filipinos' resolve to resist Spanish rule

• Filipinos' acceptance of Spanish rule

• Filipinos' desire for assimilation

• Filipinos' indifference towards independence