Women’s Suffrage in the Philippines

What year was women’s suffrage approved in the Philippines?

• 1935

• 1937

• 1941

• 1946

What event officially granted Filipino women the right to vote?

• The 1935 Constitution

• The Malolos Congress

• A plebiscite in 1937

• The Declaration of Philippine Independence

Which term describes the strong and respected women in pre-colonial Philippine societies who served as spiritual leaders, healers, and influential advisers?

• Datu

• Lakandula

• Babaylan

• Timawa

What is the significance of the Asociacion Feminista Filipina?

• It focused on promoting education among women.

• It was the first women’s organization in the Philippines.

• It pushed for women’s employment rights.

• It was founded to campaign for women’s suffrage in 1937.

Who led the Asociacion Feminista Filipina?

• Concepcion Felix de Calderon

• Trinidad Pardode Tavera

• Josefa Llanes Escoda

• Rosa Sevilla

What is the contribution of the Asociacion Feminista Ilongga to women’s rights?

• It advocated for health reforms.

• It was a key organization in promoting women’s suffrage in Visayas.

• It trained women for leadership roles.

• It focused solely on cultural preservation.

Who led the Asociacion Feminista Ilongga?

• Pura Villanueva Kalaw

• Concepcion Felix de Calderon

• Melchora Aquino

• Trinidad Pardode Tavera

How did women demonstrate their support for suffrage during the 1937 plebiscite?

• By holding rallies

• By collecting over 300,000 signatures

• By writing letters to the President

• By organizing strikes

What role did the Women’s Suffrage Movement play in Philippine history?

• It promoted industrialization.

• It advocated for economic independence.

• It strengthened democracy by securing women’s right to vote.

• It focused solely on education reform.

What does the term 'suffrage' refer to?

• The right to own property

• The right to vote

• The right to freedom of speech

• The right to free education