GE102 Quiz Bee

What was the main issue surrounding Jose Rizal's retraction?

• Whether he withdrew his nationalist beliefs and returned to Catholicism

• Whether he planned to escape from Spanish authorities

• Whether he was truly a doctor or not

• Whether he secretly helped Bonifacio in the revolution

Which group claimed that Rizal retracted his writings against the Catholic Church?

• Filipino revolutionaries

• The Spanish military

• The Catholic Church and Jesuits

• American officials

What evidence makes some historians doubt the authenticity of Rizal's retraction?

• The original document was lost for decades

• Rizal never told his family about it before his execution

• The handwriting did not match Rizal's usual style

• All of the above

What historical event is known as the 'Cry of Balintawak' or 'Cry of Pugad Lawin'?

• The execution of Jose Rizal

• The first open rebellion against Spanish rule

• The signing of the Philippine independence

• The arrival of Ferdinand Magellan in the Philippines

What did the Katipuneros do during the Cry of Balintawak to symbolize their break from Spanish rule?

• Burn Spanish flags

• Tear their cedulas (tax certificates)

• Sign a peace treaty

• March to Manila unarmed

Which of the following was NOT a known location of the Cry of Balintawak?

• Pugad Lawin

• Bahay Toro

• Intramuros

• Kangkong

What was the primary goal of Spanish land policies in the Philippines?

• To give equal land ownership to Filipinos and Spaniards

• To distribute land to the rich and powerful, including religious orders

• To encourage small farmers to own land

• To turn the Philippines into a global trading hub

During the American period, what system was introduced to organize land ownership?

• Encomienda system

• Torrens system

• Hacienda system

• Bandala system

Which historical figure changed his version of the Cry of Balintawak multiple times?

What was the Spanish labor system that forced Filipinos to work on public projects?