Philippine History Quiz

Which pre-colonial Philippine script was widely used before the Spanish colonization?

• Alibata

• Baybayin

• Kudlit

• Surat Mangyan

Who was the first Filipino to circumnavigate the world?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Lapu-Lapu

• Enrique of Malacca

• Rajah Humabon

The 'Tondo Conspiracy' of 1587-1588 was a failed revolt led by which historical figure?

• Lakandula

• Magat Salamat

• Rajah Sulayman

• Tamblot

What was the original name of the Philippines given by Ruy López de Villalobos in 1543?

• Islas del Poniente

• Las Felipinas

• Archipelago of San Lázaro

• Islas de Mindanao

Which Philippine revolutionary leader declared the Republic of Biak-na-Bato?

• Apolinario Mabini

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Andres Bonifacio

• Gregorio del Pilar

The Battle of Tirad Pass is often called the 'Philippine Thermopylae.' Who led the Filipino forces?

• Antonio Luna

• Artemio Ricarte

• Gregorio del Pilar

• Macario Sakay

What was the purpose of the Pact of Biak-na-Bato?

• To secure Philippine independence from Spain

• To establish an alliance between Spain and the Philippines

• To provide a temporary truce between Spanish forces and revolutionaries

• To create a federal government under Spanish rule

Who was the first Filipino representative in the Spanish Cortes (parliament)?

• Marcelo H. del Pilar

• Pedro Paterno

• Gregorio Sancianco

• Ventura de los Reyes

The first newspaper in the Philippines, Del Superior Govierno, was published in 1811 by whom?

• Governor-General Rafael de Izquierdo

• Governor-General Manuel González

• Governor-General Narciso Claveria

• Governor-General Manuel Fernandez de Folgueras

What was the main objective of the Propaganda Movement in the late 19th century?

• To promote a violent revolution against Spain

• To advocate for reforms and equal rights for Filipinos

• To establish the Katipunan

• To support the American annexation of the Philippines