Philippine History Trivia

What was the social structure like in pre-colonial Philippines?

• There was a strict caste system with clear divisions between the ruling class, commoners, and slaves

• Everyone in society had equal status and there were no hierarchies

• Only men held positions of power and authority, while women were marginalized

• Foreigners dominated the social structure and dictated the norms

What year did the Spanish colonization of the Philippines begin?

• 1521

• 1492

• 1601

• 1565

Who is known as the 'Father of the Revolution' during the Philippine Revolution?

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Andres Bonifacio

• Jose Rizal

• Manuel L. Quezon

What was the significance of the Battle of Mactan in Philippine history?

• It marked the beginning of Spanish colonization in the Philippines

• It led to the defeat of Lapu-Lapu and the victory of Ferdinand Magellan

• It resulted in the death of Lapu-Lapu and the establishment of a Spanish stronghold in the region

• It showcased the resistance of the native Filipinos against foreign invaders

What resistance movements emerged during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines?

• The Hukbalahap guerrilla movement

• The Moro Islamic Liberation Front

• The New People's Army

• The Abu Sayyaf Group

What were the main economic activities in pre-colonial Philippines?

• Agriculture, fishing, and trade were the primary economic activities

• Manufacturing and industrial production were the main sources of income

• There was no economic activity as people lived in self-sustaining communities

• Slavery and forced labor were the foundation of the economy

What event marked the beginning of the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule?

• The Cry of Pugad Lawin

• The Battle of Mactan

• The execution of Jose Rizal

• The signing of the Pact of Biak-na-Bato

What was the significance of the Battle of Tirad Pass in Philippine history?

• It marked the end of the Philippine Revolution

• It was a decisive battle where Gregorio del Pilar sacrificed his life to delay American forces

• It resulted in the surrender of Filipino revolutionaries to Spanish authorities

• It led to the signing of the Treaty of Paris

How did pre-colonial Filipinos govern themselves?

• They had a centralized government with a king or datu at the top

• Each village or barangay was autonomous and governed by a council of elders

• Foreign powers appointed local leaders to govern the people

• There was no form of governance in place

Who was the leader of the Japanese forces during the occupation of the Philippines?

• General Douglas MacArthur

• Emperor Hirohito

• General Tomoyuki Yamashita

• Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto