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history of the Philippines

Total questions: 79

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It stood witness to significant events such as La Liga Filipina and the Katipunan.

a)

Mandaluyong

b)

Manila

c)

Caloocan

d)

Las Pinas

2.

Which of the following heroes were born in Manila?

a)

Antonio Luna, Andres Bonifacio, Raja Sulayman, Raja Lakandula, Macario Sakay

b)

Antonio Lana, Andrei Bonifacio, Raga Sulayman, Raja Lacundula and Macorio SAkai

3.

The first Filipino saint, Lorenzo Ruiz was born in Manila.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Where was Lorenzo Ruiz born?

a)

Tondo, Manila

b)

Pandacan, Manila

c)

Binondo, Manila

d)

Intramuros, Manila

5.

Where did Jose Rizal die?

a)

EDSA Shrine

b)

Rizal Park

c)

Fort Santiago

d)

Pinaglaban Shrine

6.

Where can you find the monument of Jose Riizal?

a)

RIzal Park

b)

Fort Santiago

c)

Pinaglaban Shrine

d)

Malapad na Bato

7.

What are the 3 old churches that can be found in Manila?

Choose all the correct answers

a)

Binondo Church

b)

Quiapo Church

c)

San Agustin Church

d)

Santa Ana Church

8.

The oldest existing university in Asia, the University of Sto. Thomas is located in Manila.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Which of the following houses are found in Manila?

a)

house of Antonio Luna and house of Dona Teodora Alonzo

b)

house of Anthony Lana and house of Dona Taodero Alenze

10.

Where is Malapad na Bato located?

a)

San Juan

b)

Makati

c)

Pasig

d)

Quezon City

11.

Malapad na Bato is mentioned in Chapter 61 of Rizal's Noli Me Tangere and in Chapter 3 of Rizal's El Filibusterismo

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Which historical site is use by Aguinaldo and his 500 soldiers during to Biak na Bato during thePhilippine Revolutionon June 10, 1897?

a)

Museo Valenzuela

b)

PInaglaban Shrine

c)

Malapad na Bato

d)

Bahay na Tisa

13.

Churches built in the Spanish period, like the Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and the Nuestra Senora de Gracia church can be found in Makati.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Where can you find the Pinaglaban Shrine?

a)

Manila

b)

Bohol

c)

Taguig

d)

San Juan

15.

the caption on the Pinaglaban Shrine is ''Kung walang Pinaglaban, walang Kalayaan''

a)

True

b)

False

16.

What does Valenzuela have for it's historical site?

a)

Parola

b)

EDSA Shrine

c)

Museo Valenzuela

d)

Pinaglaban Shrine

17.

Which historical site features collection of artifacts depicting the city's past and continuing development?

a)

Bantayog ng Bayani

b)

Museo Valenzuela

c)

Bahay na Tisa

d)

Parola

18.

What is the Walled City?

a)

Fort Santiago

b)

Intramuros

c)

bantayog ng Bayani

d)

Parola

19.

_______________ and _______________ also played a signuificant role in the country's history.

a)

Intramuros and Fort Santiago

b)

Bantayog ng Bayani and Parola

20.

What historical site is the former old house of Dr. Pio Valenzuela, in whose memory the town was named.

a)

Bantayog ng Bayani

b)

Museo Valenzuela

c)

Bamboo Organ

d)

Asinan area

21.

Who is the founder of the newspaper, Kalayaan and one of the founders of Katipunan

a)

Jose Rizal

b)

Guillermo Tolentino

c)

Dr. Pio Valenzuela

d)

Andres Bonifacio

22.

Which historical site stood witness to the EDSA Revolution of 1986 where a bloodless revolution of the Filipinos to oust a dictator, Ferdinand E. Marcos took place.

a)

EDSA shrine

b)

Parola

c)

Bantayog ng Bayani

d)

Museo Valenzuela

23.

Where can you find the EDSA shrine?

a)

Intramuros

b)

Quezon City

c)

Taguig

d)

Malabon

24.

In the city of Pasig can be found the _______________.

a)

Bahay na Tisa

b)

Parola

c)

Bantayog ng Bayani

d)

Bamboo Organ

25.

This historical site is called the Freedom House and was used as a venue for meetings during the Martial Law years

a)

Rizal Park

b)

Bahay na Tisa

c)

Bamboo Organ

d)

Parola

26.

The _____________________ was converted to a prison for captive Katipuneros.

a)

New Bilibid Prison

b)

The Cuartel de Guardia Civil

c)

Bahay na Tisa

d)

Museo Valenzuela

27.

The historical sites in Taguig are the ________________ and ______________

a)

Parola and Bantayog ng Bayani

b)

EDSA Shrine and the Pinaglaban Shrine

c)

Cuartel de Guardia Civil and Bahay na Tisa

d)

Nuestra Senora de Gracia and Our Lady of Guadalupe

28.

The Parola was built in the 17th century.

a)

maybe

b)

no

c)

yes

29.

Which historical site was used by the Katipuneros as a secret meeting place as it planned it's moves?

a)

Museo Valenzuela

b)

Bahay na Tisa

c)

Cuartel del Guardia Civil

d)

Parola

30.

The Parola was used by bonifacio because of it's strategical location, being the most accessible channel from tondo, Manila and from the Municipio along the Pasig River and the Province of Laguna

a)

maybe

b)

no

c)

yes

31.

The Bantayog ng Bayani at Fort Bonifaciois a fitting tribute to the heroes of Taguig

a)

maybe

b)

yes

c)

no

32.

What is the most celebrated monument in Caloocan?

a)

monument of Andres Bonifacio

b)

monument of Jose Rizal

33.

Which historical site was erected in 1933?

a)

Diego Cera Bridge

b)

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

c)

Nuestrsa Senora de Gracia Church

d)

Monument of Andres Bonifacio

34.

Which historical site was sculpted by National Artist, Guillermo Tolentino?

a)

monument of Andres Bonifacio

b)

monument of Jose Rizal

35.

The monument of Andres Bonifacio marks the Philippine revolution on August 3, 1896

a)

maybe

b)

yes

c)

no

36.

Malabon is famous for old, but well-preserved houses like the Asilo de Huerfanos, Inc. And the Nepomuceno House.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Las Pinas is famous for the Bamboo Organ.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

On February 22, 1995, former President Fidel V. Ramos declared that the Las Pinas Church and Bamboo Organ, Las Pinas Bridge, Asinan Area, Father Diego Cera Bridge, and Old District Hospital as historical spots in Las Pinas

a)

True

b)

False

39.

It is the most populous and highly urbanized area in the country.

a)

Metropolitan Manila

b)

Manila

c)

Malabon

d)

San Juan

40.

Metro Manila is the center of education, economy, and culture

a)

true

b)

false

41.

The indigenous people in Metro Manila are the _________________

a)

Boholanos

b)

Pangasinenses

c)

Tagalogs

d)

Bicolanos

42.

He is the founder of La Liga Filipina

a)

Andres Bonifacio

b)

Antonio Luna

c)

Jose Rizal

d)

Apolinario Mabini

43.

Why was Metro Manila considered as one of the most diverse culture?

a)

because some ethnic groups and other nationalities inhabit Metro Manila

b)

because people in Metro Manila have different culture

c)

because Metro Manila is the most prominent in the Philippines

44.

What is the most common language spoken in households?

a)

Cebuano

b)

Bikolano

c)

Tagalog

d)

Chinese

45.

Metropolitan Manila is a sea of diverse culture.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

There are no tribal or ethnic groups in Manila.

a)

TRue

b)

false

47.

English is the language spoken in upper and middle classes in Metro Manila and in business

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Chinese are the only foreigners that are allowed in Metro Manila

a)

True

b)

False

49.

People in Metro Manila has adapted to this cultural diversity and have created a cultural bond

a)

True

b)

false

50.

national identity is about shared values and is shaped and molded by people

a)

True

b)

False

51.

This is celebrated every January 9, marked by big processions attended by full-packed crowds

a)

Feast of Sto. Nini

b)

Feast of the Black Nazarene

c)

Buling-buling

d)

Likhang Sining

52.

This is a religious event celebrated in the districts of Manila and Pandacan where images of Sto. Nino or ''little child''in various costumes are placed together on top of floats decked with flowers

a)

Feast of Sto. Nino

b)

Feast of the Black Nazarene

c)

Buling-buling

d)

Likhang Sining

53.

This feast is celebrated every January. The streets of Pandacan become alive with dance performances showing Filipino hospitality in manila.The dance is now officially declared as the cultural dance of Manila

a)

Feast of Sto. Nino

b)

Fest of the Black Nazarene

c)

Buling-buling

d)

Likhang sining

54.

This festival features different versions of the belen which are in public display on barangay halls, schools, offices, buildings, and the Makati City Hall

a)

Belen sa Makati

b)

San Juan

c)

Likhang Sining

d)

Araw ng Pasig

55.

Where is Feast of the Black Nazarene celebrated?

a)

Manila

b)

`San juan

56.

Where is Feast of Sto. nino celebrated

a)

Manila

b)

San Juan

57.

Where is Belen sa Makati celbrated?

a)

Malabon

b)

Makati

58.

Where is Buling-buling celebrated

a)

Manila

b)

Makati

59.

This festival is held every June 24. residents of San Juan engage with "basaan"(wetting)

a)

St. John the Baptist Day (Watah-watah)

b)

Belen sa Makati

60.

This is a show featuring the rich display of native handicrafts made by creative craftsmen and artists

a)

St. John the Baptist Day

b)

Likhang Sining

c)

Feast of the Black nazarene

d)

Feast of Sto. Nino

61.

Where is Likhang Sining celebrated

a)

Makati

b)

Manila

62.

Where is St. john the Baptist Day celebrated?

a)

Navotas

b)

San Juan

63.

This festival which is celebrated every October to November, showcases the excellence and advancement of Marikina in shoe making

a)

Sapatos festival

b)

Kulinarya Festival

c)

Lavandero festival

d)

Rehiyon-rehiyon festival

64.

This festival is a reunion of century_old family clans in Marikina, which is celebrated annually during the city' founding anniversary

a)

Rehiyon-rehiyon festival

b)

Sapatos festival

c)

Kulinarya festival

d)

Angkan-angkan festival

65.

This is a festival that showcases different ethnic groups in Marikina. This event is celebrated every december 8 and proves that there is unity in diversity.

a)

Rehiyon-rehiyon festival

b)

Kulinarya festival

66.

This festival shows the diversity of Malabon cruisine and its rich cultural tradition

a)

kulinarya festival

b)

Caracol

67.

This week long affair includes notable events like, the Sambililo festival, Ragatta de Palanyag and the Komedya

a)

Caracol

b)

Araw ng Palanyag

68.

This is a stage play where local actors and actresses called komedyante and prinsesa choreographed sword fightsdo

a)

komedya

b)

caracol

69.

is a waord or phraseused to address a person who the speaker feels love, affection, andrespect

a)

term of endearment

b)

term of corteousness

70.

kuya or manong means

a)

older sister

b)

older brother

71.

ate or manang means

a)

older sister

b)

older brother

72.

tatay means

a)

father

b)

mother

73.

_______________________ and ___________________ are also commonly used in Metro manila although they dont always connote sibling relationship

a)

mare and pare

b)

brad and sis

74.

mare means

a)

lifetime female friend

b)

lifetime male friend

75.

in the Visayas region , among middle class families,a maid is called a _______________________

a)

Inday

b)

katulang

76.

Among Tagalogs, a maid is called a __________

a)

inday

b)

katulong

77.

A term of endearment which is more affectionate implying membership in the family

a)

katulong

b)

kasambahay

78.

for lover the most generic and sweetest of all is__________________

a)

mahal

b)

pangga

79.

an ilonggo term meaning love

a)

mahal

b)

honey

c)

love

d)

pangga