3rd QT Grade 6 Quiz Bowl

What does amnesty mean?

• A government pardon for a group of people who have committed a political offense

• A law that punishes criminals harshly

• A policy of strict military rule

• A treaty between two opposing nations

What is the main role of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)?

• To protect and defend the country from external and internal threats

• To manage the country’s education system

• To provide business loans to citizens

• To control the country’s economy

Why are Bataan and Corregidor important in Philippine history?

• They were the last strongholds of Filipino and American forces during World War II

• They were the first places invaded by Spain in the 1500s

• They were trade centers during the pre-colonial period

• They were the locations of the first Philippine election

What was the Bataan Death March?

• A forced march of Filipino and American soldiers by the Japanese, leading to thousands of deaths

• A peaceful protest for independence from Spain

• A military parade celebrating victory in Bataan

• A holiday commemorating fallen soldiers

Who were the collaborators during World War II?

• Filipinos who supported or helped the Japanese forces

• Soldiers who resisted Japanese rule

• Leaders who opposed foreign influence

• Citizens who refused to cooperate with invaders

What is an example of colonial mentality?

• Preferring foreign products over locally made ones

• Supporting local traditions and culture

• Resisting foreign rule

• Promoting Filipino-made goods

What is the purpose of a constitution?

• To establish the laws and principles of a government

• To declare war against other nations

• To enforce military rule permanently

• To choose the national language

What is General Douglas MacArthur best known for in Philippine history?

• Fulfilling his promise to return and liberate the Philippines from Japanese occupation

• Leading the Spanish forces during colonization

• Establishing the Philippine government after independence

• Negotiating the Treaty of Paris

Who were the guerillas during World War II?

• Filipino resistance fighters who used unconventional warfare against the Japanese

• Japanese soldiers who surrendered to the Allies

• Civilians who refused to fight

• Traders who helped foreign businesses

What was the HUKBALAHAP?

• A Filipino guerilla movement that fought against the Japanese occupation

• A group of pro-Japanese Filipinos

• A peace treaty signed after World War II

• A foreign trade agreement