Exploring Philippine History

What year did Ferdinand Magellan arrive in the Philippines?

• 1521

• 1600

• 1453

• 1492

What was the primary religion introduced by the Spanish colonizers?

• Roman Catholicism

• Buddhism

• Protestantism

• Hinduism

Who was the leader of the Philippine Revolution against Spain?

• Apolinario Mabini

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• José Rizal

• Andres Bonifacio

What document declared Philippine independence from Spain?

• Declaration of Independence

• Treaty of Paris

• Proclamation of Freedom

• Constitution of the Philippines

Which battle is considered the first major battle of the Philippine Revolution?

• Battle of Pinaglabanan

• Battle of Tirad Pass

• Battle of San Juan

• Battle of Manila

What year did the United States officially take control of the Philippines?

• 1905

• 1901

• 1898

• 1896

What was the main purpose of the American occupation of the Philippines?

• To establish control and promote American interests.

• To promote Filipino independence.

• To spread democratic values in Asia.

• To establish a military base for defense.

Who was the first President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines?

• Ferdinand Marcos

• Manuel L. Quezon

• Sergio Osmeña

• Emilio Aguinaldo

What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris in 1898?

• It was a treaty that ended World War I.

• The Treaty of Paris in 1898 ended the Spanish-American War and ceded territories to the U.S.

• It granted independence to Cuba from Spain.

• It established peace between the U.S. and Britain.

When did the Philippines gain full independence from the United States?

• June 12, 1898

• August 21, 1945

• September 16, 1950

• July 4, 1946