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WorksheetsPHILIPPINE HISTORY
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 7mins
1. Which of the following is not a symbol of a warriors' status in the society?
a. Clothing
b. Tattoo
c. Wife
d. Wound
2. The first Asian traders who established a good trade relationship with the Filipinos.
a. Chinese
b. Hindus
c. Arabs
d. Dutch
3. Foreign influences were evident on most aspects of Filipino culture - the Philippine languages, for example. Now, from which Asian language do these words came from, 'alam', 'hukom', and 'salamat'?
a. Sanskrit
b. Arabic
c. Mandarin
d.Malayo-Polynesian
4. Who first introduced the Islamic religion in the Philippines?
a. Rajah Baguinda
b. Idi Amin
c. Makhdum
d. Abu Bakr
5. Who commanded a large Chinese fleet, sent by Emperor Yung Lo of the Ming dynasty in 1402 to trade with the country at the same time establish colonies along the coast towns of the archipelago?
a.Chau-ju-kua
b. Lucio Tan
c. Ko- ch’a-lao
d. Cheng Ho
6. What province was in the earlier times became known far and wide as the 'provincia de Comintang'?
a. Laguna
b. Bataan
c. Isabela
d. Batangas
7. Marriage among the Filipinos in the past was long and complicated. You had to render services to the prospective bride's family, for example, by chopping wood or fetching water from a 'balon' for days or months or years! If you were lucky enough to be accepted, what did you call of the gift you were required to give to the girl's parents?
a. Bigay-suhol
b. Bigay-kaya
c. Bigay-ginto
d. Bigay-wala
8. Who was the Supreme Being of the ancient Filipinos who, they believed, had created the universe?
a. Sidapa
b. Lalahon
c. Bathalya
d. Bathala
9. What is considered the earliest form of writing in the Philippines?
a. Abakada
b. Roman Alphabet
c. Baybayin
d. Balitaw
10. Where was the landing spot of the 10 Bornean datus who had escaped (along with their families) from the rule of their sultan, Makatunaw of Borneo?
a. San Joaquin, Panay Island
b. Puerto Princesa, Palawan
c. Homonhon, Samar
d. Palo, Leyte
1. They were the police force in the Spanish colonial period who were feared because they were armed with rifles .
a. Cuadrilleros
b. Guardia Civil Veterana
c. Guardia Civil
d. Guerrilla
2. The system implemented by the Spaniards where lands were divided and distributed among the Spaniards.
a. Barter System
b. Encomienda System
c. Reduccion System
d. Tax System
3. The highest judicial court in the Spanish colony.
a. Cabeza de Barangay
b. Real Audiencia
c. Ecclesiastical Court
d. Guardia Civil
4. A group of elite, well-educated individuals whose main focus was Philippine nationalism, were collectively called?
a. Luminares
b. Magnificos
c. Ilustrados
d. Professorios
5. What were people of mixed Spanish-Chinese, Spanish-Native or Chinese-Native ancestry referred to as?
a. Mestizos
b. Sangrios
c. Mulattos
d. Consulados
6. What were individuals called if they were born in the Philippines but were of entirely Spanish descent?
a. Creoles
b. Cajuns
c. Mestizos
d. Mulattos
7. Who were the peninsulares?
a. Any individuals of Spanish decent
b. Church officials who ruled the Philippines
c. Individuals who settled in Luzon peninsula
d. Native Spanish born individuals
8. Portuguese explorer who arrived on March 31,1521 in the Philippines.
a. Ferdinand Magellan
b. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
c. Ruy Lopez de Villalobos
d. Antonio Pigafetta
9. Raja Lakandula and Raja Sulayman revolted against Governor Guido de Lavezaris, because of the abuses by the Spaniards. What is the revolt called?
a. Pampanga Revolt
b. Isneg Revolt
c. Tamblot Revolt
d. Manila Revolt
10. Filipinos remembered Dr. Jose Rizal as the patriot of the masses. He was executed by the Spanish authorities in Luneta (Bagumbayan by then), Manila in December 30, 1896. Which of these capital punishments was used to execute him?
a. Garrote
b. Live Burial
c. Guillotine
d. Shooting
1. Based on the plan proposed by whom was The Malolos Constitution drafted?
a. Paterno
b. Calderon
c. Mabini
d. Del Pilar
2. What do you call when a country takes a severe step or measure that government can take to avoid dangers like rebellion, invasion, or even violence?
a. EDSA Revolution
b. Martial Law
c. Emergence of leftists Group
d. Rebellion
3. This organization was founded in 1968 by Jose Maria Sison and to upheld were based on the ideology of Mao Tse tung.
a. CPP
b. NPA
c. MNLF
d. MILF
4. What do you call the government the Muslims want to build?
a. Republic of Mindanao
b. Republic of Bangsamoro
c. Republic of Liberation Front
d. Republic of Muslim Mindanao
5. All the following are the rights of President Marcos to create except:
a. Presidential decrees
b. Letter of Plead
c. Letter of Instructions
d. General Orders
6. The president that is known as the champion of the masses.
a. Manuel A. Roxas
b. Ramon Magsaysay
c. Elpidio Quirino
d. Diosdado Macapagal
7. The Cardinal that calls out for people and ignited the People Power Revolution.
a. Cardinal Tagle
b. Cardinal John Paul
c. Cardinal Sin
d. Cardinal Francis
8. The president that implements Republic Act No. 4166 and proposed the MAPHILINDO
a. Manuel A. Roxas
b. Ramon Magsaysay
c. Carlos P. Garcia
d. Diosdado Macapagal
9. To avoid what could have been a military confrontation in Manila between pro- and anti-Marcos troops, Marcos was advised by US President Ronald Reagan to flew in ___________.
a. Hawaii
b. America.
c. Guam
d. Malaysia
10. The wife of Benigno Aquino Jr. that become the president after Ferdinand Marcos.
a. Corazon A. Aquino
b. Corazon B. Aquino
c. Corazon C. Aquino
d. Corazon D. Aquino
1. Who was the First President of the Republic of the Philippines came from Mindanao?
a. Benigno Aquino III
b. Rodrigo Duterte
c. Gloria Arroyo
d. Joseph Estrada
2. When was Senator Benigno S. Aquion Jr. brutally murdered?
a. August 21, 1983
b. August 23, 1983
c. August 24, 1983
d. August 25, 1983
3. What is the reason of war in Marawi last 2017 ?
a. When the Philippine Army tried to capture Isnlon Hapilon
b. When the Philippine Army tried to invade their territory
c. When the Philippine Army tried to captured innocent people
d. When the Philippine Army tried to be allied with Isnlon Hapilon
4. When was the People Power Revolution Started ?
a. February 22, 1986
b. February 22, 1987
c. February 22, 1988
d. February 22,1989
5. He was a Filipino judge impeached last December 11, 2022 because of failure to disclose to the public his statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth.
a. Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo
b. Chief Justice Renato Corona
c. Chief Justice Hiralio Davide Jr.
d. Chief Justice Cayetano L. Arellano
6. . Who was the 14th President of the Republic of the Philippines jailed because of corruption charges related to allegations misuse of $8.8 million in state lottery funds during her administration.
a. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
b. President Corazon Aquino
c. President Fidel V Ramos
d. President Elpidio Quirino
7. When was the massacre in Hacienda Luisita Tarlac City happened?
a. November 2004
b. December 2004
c. October 2004
d. September 2004
8. He is the 13th President of the Republic of the Philippines remembered for steadfastly promoting the principles people empowerment and global competitiveness
a. Corazon Aquino
b. Joseph Estrada
c. Fidel Ramos
d. Gloria Arroyo
9. They were killed in an anti-terrorist operation in Mamasapano Maguindanao last January 25,2005.
a. SAF 44
b. SAF 45
c. SAF 43
d. SAF 42
10. She was a Senator jailed On February 23,2017 because of violating the drug trafficking law.
a. Pia Cayetano
b. Loren Legarda
c. Leila de Lima
d. Riza Honteveros
