Exploring Philippine History

What year did Ferdinand Magellan arrive in the Philippines?

• 1521

• 1453

• 1600

• 1492

What was the primary goal of Spanish colonization in the Philippines?

• To promote Spanish culture

• To spread Christianity

• To establish trade routes

• To exploit natural resources

Who was the leader of the Philippine Revolution against Spain?

• José Rizal

• Apolinario Mabini

• Andres Bonifacio

• Emilio Aguinaldo

What document declared Philippine independence from Spain?

• Declaration of Independence

• Proclamation of Freedom

• Constitution of the Philippines

• Treaty of Paris

What year did the Philippine Revolution officially begin?

• 1898

• 1896

• 1888

• 1901

Which treaty ended the Spanish-American War and ceded the Philippines to the United States?

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Ghent

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Tordesillas

Who was the first President of the Philippine Republic?

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Jose Rizal

• Andres Bonifacio

• Manuel L. Quezon

What was the significance of the Battle of Manila Bay during the American Occupation?

• The battle was fought to establish a peace treaty between the U.S. and Spain.

• It resulted in the independence of the Philippines from all foreign powers.

• It was a minor skirmish with no significant impact on U.S. foreign policy.

• The Battle of Manila Bay marked a decisive U.S. victory over Spain, leading to American control of the Philippines.

What event marked the beginning of World War II in the Philippines?

• Battle of Manila in 1945

• American occupation in 1945

• Japanese invasion on December 8, 1941

• Philippine independence in 1946

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

• General Hideki Tojo

• Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto

• General Tomoyuki Yamashita

• General Masaharu Homma