Commonwealth Government in the Philippines Quiz

Who was the president of the Commonwealth government of the Philippines?

• Manuel L. Quezon

• Pedro Abad Santos

• Sergio Osmeña

• Douglas MacArthur

What was the first law passed by the legislative body of the Commonwealth government?

• Eight-Hour Labor Act

• Minimum Wage Act

• National Defense Act

• Tenancy Act

Which language was recommended as the basis of the national language by the Institute of National Language?

• Tagalog

• Japanese

• English

• Spanish

What did the 1935 Constitution mandate regarding the separation of the Church and State?

• They should be completely separated

• They should work together closely

• The State should have more power

• The Church should have more power

What was the purpose of the Sakdal movement?

• To establish a new political party

• To support the American colonization

• To promote democracy

• To spread ideology against the government

What was the guiding principle of the Partido Komunista ng Pilipinas?

• All of the above

• To fight for the masses against the abuses of capitalists

• To promote communism among the masses and end capitalism

• To act for complete national independence

What were the positive effects of American colonization on the use of language in the Philippines?

• • Various technology and infrastructure were introduced built

• Hospitals were built, vaccination and immunization were prioritized, and cleanliness was encouraged

• Spread of the English language

• All of the above

What were the negative effects of American colonization on the Philippine economy?

• All of the above

• Some laws violated the rights and freedom of Filipinos

• Philippine economy became highly dependent on the United States

• Injustice and unfair economic practices

What was the main focus of the Office of Adult Education established by Commonwealth Act No. 80?

• Training in arts and trades

• Promotion of local products

• Vocational education

• Primary education

What was the main purpose of the National Economic Protectionism Association (NEPA)?

• To promote foreign goods

• To support American businesses

• To establish a new government

• To help farmers and businessmen export their products