Janeena 3rd social studies L4 Commonwealth Period

Why is a national language important?

• It allows foreigners to communicate better.

• It helps unify the people of a nation.

• It replaces local dialects.

• It ensures economic success.

What law established the National Language Institute in the Philippines?

• Commonwealth Act No. 586

• Commonwealth Act No. 184

• National Defense Act

• Educational Act of 1940

Who was the Philippine president that proclaimed Tagalog as the basis for the national language?

• Manuel Roxas

• Sergio Osmeña

• Manuel L. Quezon

• José P. Laurel

The Educational Act of 1940 made primary education ____.

• Optional for students

• Private instead of public

• Compulsory for all children

• Limited only to Spanish-speaking Filipinos

What was one goal of the Education Decree of 1940?

• Promote Western education

• Replace native languages with English

• Teach only vocational subjects

• Foster nationalism among Filipinos

Under the Commonwealth Period, what age was set as the official school entrance age?

• Five

• Seven

• Nine

• Eleven

What subject was added to the curriculum under the Educational Act of 1940?

• Spanish Language

• Tagalog Language

• Engineering

• Philosophy

What was the main goal of the Commonwealth government?

• Achieve full independence from the U.S.

• Become a U.S. state

• Strengthen Spanish rule

• Make English the national language

When was the Commonwealth of the Philippines officially established?

• July 4, 1946

• November 15, 1935

• June 12, 1898

• December 30, 1896

Who was the first Vice President of the Commonwealth?

• Manuel L. Quezon

• José P. Laurel

• Sergio Osmeña

• Elpidio Quirino