Philippine History Quiz page 12

What is the earliest known written document found in the Philippines?

• The Philippine Declaration of Independence

• The Laguna Copperplate Inscription

• The Spanish Constitution

• The Treaty of Paris

In what year was the Laguna Copperplate Inscription dated?

• A.D. 1100

• A.D. 900

• A.D. 800

• A.D. 1000

Who rediscovered the Philippines in 1521?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Antonio Pigafetta

• General Douglas MacArthur

• Emilio Aguinaldo

How long did Spanish colonization last in the Philippines?

• nearly 200 years

• nearly 400 years

• nearly 500 years

• nearly 300 years

What event marked the end of Spanish rule in the Philippines?

• The Philippine Revolution

• The Battle of Manila

• World War II

• The Spanish-American War

When was the Commonwealth Government re-established in the Philippines?

• July 4, 1948

• July 4, 1945

• July 4, 1946

• July 4, 1947

Which country occupied the Philippines during World War II from 1941-1945? "Dark Days"

• Spain

• United States

• Japan

• Germany

What is considered the 'Dark Days' in Philippine history?

• Spanish colonization

• Japanese occupation

• The Philippine Revolution

• American occupation

What was created after the United States granted Philippine independence on July 4,1946.

• Commonwealth Government

• First Republic of the Philippines

• Third Republic of the Philippines

• Spanish Government

Who documented Ferdinand Magellan's expedition?

• General Douglas MacArthur

• Antonio Pigafetta

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Ferdinand Magellan