Philippine History MCQs

Who is considered the national hero of the Philippines?

• Andres Bonifacio

• Jose Rizal

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Apolinario Mabini

Who discovered the Philippines in 1521?

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

• Juan de Salcedo

What is the oldest city in the Philippines?

• Manila

• Cebu

• Davao

• Vigan

Who was the first President of the Philippines?

• Manuel L. Quezon

• Sergio Osmeña

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Jose P. Laurel

What year did Spanish colonization of the Philippines begin?

• 1492

• 1521

• 1565

• 1898

Which event is known as the first cry of the Philippine Revolution?

• Cry of Balintawak

• Cry of Pugad Lawin

• Battle of Mactan

• Blood Compact

Who led the Katipunan, a secret revolutionary society?

• Jose Rizal

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Andres Bonifacio

• Antonio Luna

What battle resulted in the death of Ferdinand Magellan?

• Battle of Manila

• Battle of Cebu

• Battle of Mactan

• Battle of Leyte

Who was the first American Governor-General of the Philippines?

• William Howard Taft

• Douglas MacArthur

• Leonard Wood

• Francis Burton Harrison

When did the Philippines gain independence from the United States?

• June 12, 1898

• July 4, 1946

• August 21, 1983

• February 25, 1986