Philippine History Quiz

What is the term used to describe the early inhabitants of the Philippines?

• Negritos

• Malay

• Indones

• None of the above

The ancient Filipinos were known for their skills in what type of activity?

• Painting

• Agriculture

• Dancing

• Weaving

What do you believe is the significance of the Manunggul Jar to our historical culture and identity as Filipinos?

• A. The Manunggul Jar exhibits our appreciation for foreign cultures, as its design was influenced by Chinese and Indian traders.

• B. The Manunggul Jar serves as evidence of our preserved beliefs and traditions, symbolizing our unique and rich cultural heritage.

• C. The Manunggul Jar revealed that ancient Filipinos were knowledgeable and skillful in various aspects of life, including pottery.

• Both B and C are correct.

The ancient Filipinos practiced a form of animism. What is animism?

• Worship of one God

• Belief in spirits in nature

• Belief in many gods

• All of the above

Nami, a Social Studies teacher, asked Luffy to find the latest news using a primary source. Which should he use?

• Newspaper

• Government document

• News feature

• Diaries

An anito, a wood carving in ancient Philippine society, was unearthed in Cordillera Administrative Region. The statement that it is a secondary source is:

• True, because Anito was not an important figure for pre-colonial Filipinos.

• True, because the unearthed Anito was not an original copy and just a replica made by the Ifugaos.

• False, because Anito was one of the deities worshipped prior to the arrival of the Spaniards.

• False, because Anito was the main God worshipped by pre-colonial Filipinos.

This treaty contained the line of demarcation that divided the non-Christian world on the map.

• Treaty of Spain

• Treaty of Potsdam

• Treaty of Tordesillas

• Treaty of Paris

Which of the following was NOT a significant uprising in the Philippines during the Spanish era?

• Battle of Tirad Pass

• Dagohoy Revolt

• Silang Revolt

• Sumuroy Revolt

Who held the highest military position among Spaniards in the Philippines?

• Gobernadorcillo

• Governor-General

• Cabeza De Barangay

• Alcalde Mayor

Male Filipinos aged 16–60 were required to render 40 days of labor under which policy?

• Bandala

• Polo Y Servicio

• Encomienda

• Tributo