Philippine History Quiz

Who is considered the first Filipino hero who led a revolt against Spanish rule?

• Jose Rizal

• Andres Bonifacio

• Lapu-Lapu

• Emilio Aguinaldo

What event is commemorated every June 12 in the Philippines?

• People Power Revolution

• Cry of Pugad Lawin

• Philippine Independence from Spain

• Philippine Republic Day

The execution of which Filipino martyr helped spark the nationalist movement against Spanish colonization?

• Apolinario Mabini

• Jose Rizal

• Antonio Luna

• Marcelo H. del Pilar

What was the name of the secret society founded by Andres Bonifacio in 1892?

• La Liga Filipina

• Katipunan

• Propaganda Movement

• Malolos Congress

Which treaty ended the Spanish-American War and resulted in Spain ceding the Philippines to the United States?

• Treaty of Paris (1898)

• Treaty of Tordesillas

• Treaty of Manila

• Treaty of Versailles

Who was known as the 'Brains of the Revolution'?

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Apolinario Mabini

• Antonio Luna

• Gregorio del Pilar

The EDSA People Power Revolution in 1986 led to the ousting of which Philippine president?

• Ferdinand Marcos

• Corazon Aquino

• Joseph Estrada

• Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

What was the capital of the First Philippine Republic?

• Manila

• Cavite

• Malolos

• Cebu

During World War II, what was the name of the march where thousands of Filipino and American soldiers died in captivity?

• Death Trail

• Luzon March

• Bataan Death March

• March to Manila

Who was the first president of the independent Republic of the Philippines in 1946?

• Sergio Osmeña

• Manuel L. Quezon

• Manuel Roxas

• Elpidio Quirino