Philippine History Quiz

What geographical feature contributed to the Philippines being a melting pot of cultures?

• Its desert climate

• Its location as an archipelago

• Its dense forests

• Its mountainous terrain

Which culture is known for its early trade and cultural ties in the Philippines?

• Sanguine culture

• Igorot culture

• Tagalog culture

• Visayan culture

What was the political structure of the barangays in early Philippine society?

• Governed by a headman or datu

• Ruled by a king

• Led by a council of elders

• Controlled by a foreign power

Which state was a significant rival to Tondo in the region?

• Rajahnate of Cebu

• Maguindanao Sultanate

• Madja-as Confederacy

• Sulu Sultanate

What was the impact of the Brunei Empire on the Philippine archipelago?

• It established the Rajahnate of Manila

• It introduced Christianity

• It brought about the Spanish conquest

• It led to the decline of Tondo

Who led the first Spanish expedition to reach the Philippines?

• Juan de Salcedo

• Miguel López de Legazpi

• Roy Lopez de Villalobos

• Ferdinand Magellan

What was a significant consequence of Spanish rule in the Philippines?

• The decline of trade with China

• The establishment of a democratic government

• The introduction of Buddhism

• The widespread use of the Spanish language

During which war did the British briefly seize Manila?

• The Spanish-American War

• World War I

• The Seven Years War

• The Philippine Revolution

What was the status of the Philippines after the Spanish-American War?

• It gained full independence

• It became an American territory

• It was annexed by China

• It became a Japanese colony

Who was the Philippine leader known for his dictatorship and martial law?

• Corazon Aquino

• Ferdinand Marcos

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Jose Rizal