[Practice Test] - RPH Lesson 9

What is neocolonialism?

• Military control by a foreign power

• Indirect control of less-developed countries through political, economic, or cultural influence

• Direct annexation of a country by a superpower

• Complete independence from colonial powers

Which two superpowers competed during the Cold War?

• China and Japan

• USA and Germany

• USSR and USA

• Britain and France

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

• June 12, 1898

• July 4, 1946

• August 21, 1983

• February 25, 1986

The Huk Rebellion was a communist-led peasant uprising primarily located in:

• Mindanao

• Central Luzon

• Visayas

• Bicol Region

The main theme of the postwar years in the Philippines was:

• Decolonization

• Economic self-sufficiency

• Neocolonialism

• Total independence

During the early postwar period, the Philippines’ national policies often favored:

• China

• The United States

• The Soviet Union

• Japan

What global context shaped U.S.-Philippine relations after WWII?

• Spanish-American War

• Cold War

• Vietnam War

• Korean War

The CIA’s 1950 Intelligence Memorandum No. 296 described President Quirino’s administration as:

• Progressive and efficient

• Corrupt and inefficient

• Independent and nationalist

• Socialist and reformist

The CIA described the Huk movement as:

• A peaceful protest organization

• A nationalist movement for independence

• A communist-led guerrilla group

• A foreign-funded political party

According to the CIA, the corruption in Quirino’s government was caused by:

• Foreign invasion

• Lack of civil spirit and education among the people

• Communist infiltration

• Economic equality