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WorksheetsQ3AP06-GENERAL QUIZ
Total questions: 110
Worksheet time: 55mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When was the national election held to elect the leaders of the Commonwealth government?
a)
November 15, 1935
b)
September 17, 1935
c)
October 15, 1935
d)
November 17, 1935
2.
Who were the leaders of the Commonwealth government after the 1935 national election?
a)
Manuel L. Quezon and Sergio Osmena
b)
Emilio Aguinaldo and Andres Bonifacio
c)
Jose Rizal and Antonio Luna
d)
Ferdinand Marcos and Imelda Marcos
3.
What was the main goal of the Commonwealth government?
a)
To establish a monarchy
b)
To train Filipinos in self-governance
c)
To be a colony of the United States
d)
To divide the Philippines into smaller territories
4.
How many branches did the Commonwealth government have?
a)
One
b)
Two
c)
Three
d)
Four
5.
Who headed each branch of the Commonwealth government?
a)
Americans
b)
Filipinos
c)
Spaniards
d)
Chinese
6.
How long was the term of the president in the Commonwealth government?
a)
Four years
b)
Six years
c)
Eight years
d)
Ten years
7.
How many members should compose the House of Representatives according to the Constitution?
a)
150
b)
200
c)
250
d)
300
8.
What is the authority of the Supreme Court under the Commonwealth government?
a)
To make laws
b)
To execute laws
c)
To interpret laws
d)
To enforce laws
9.
What is included in the Bill of Rights under the Commonwealth government?
a)
Protection of rights and freedom of expression
b)
Protection of rights and freedom of the press
c)
Protection of rights and freedom of religion
d)
All of the above
10.
Who had the power to make laws in the Commonwealth government?
a)
The president
b)
The National Assembly
c)
The Supreme Court
d)
The citizens
11.
What was the primary goal of President Quezon's administration?
a)
To establish a strong military force
b)
To prepare for the country's full independence
c)
To abolish unnecessary government positions
d)
To improve the economy
12.
Which of the following departments was NOT established by President Quezon?
a)
Department of Agriculture and Commerce
b)
Department of Justice
c)
Department of Public Health and Welfare
d)
Department of Science and Technology
13.
What were the three challenges that the new government faced during the Commonwealth Period?
a)
Establishing a strong military, improving healthcare, and strengthening the economy
b)
Establishing a strong government, national defense, and developing the economy
c)
Improving education, national defense, and strengthening the economy
d)
Establishing a strong government, promoting culture, and improving healthcare
14.
What was the first law passed by the National Assembly during the Commonwealth Period?
a)
Department of National Defense Act
b)
National Security Act
c)
Military Training Act
d)
National Defense Act
15.
Who did President Quezon appoint as the military adviser of the Commonwealth government?
a)
US General Douglas MacArthur
b)
US General George Patton
c)
General Emilio Aguinaldo
d)
Admiral Chester Nimitz
16.
What were the two groups that composed the civilian force that underwent military training during the Commonwealth Period?
a)
The Navy and the Air Force
b)
The Army and the Marines
c)
The regular forces and the reserve force
d)
The Coast Guard and the Border Patrol
17.
What was the larger part of the Philippine Army during the Commonwealth Period?
a)
The Navy
b)
The Air Force
c)
The regular forces
d)
The reserve force
18.
Who was criticized for his defense plans during the Commonwealth Period?
a)
President Quezon
b)
US General Douglas MacArthur
c)
General Emilio Aguinaldo
d)
Admiral Chester Nimitz
19.
Which department focused on protecting the health and welfare of the people during the Commonwealth Period?
a)
Department of Agriculture and Commerce
b)
Department of Justice
c)
Department of Public Health and Welfare
d)
Department of National Defense
20.
What was the primary duty of the government during an emergency according to the Constitution during the Commonwealth Period?
a)
To establish a strong and stable government
b)
To promote culture and the arts
c)
To develop the economy
d)
To defend the country
21.
What was the reason for establishing a national language in the Philippines?
a)
To unify the Filipinos using one language
b)
To promote the use of English language
c)
To establish the dominance of Tagalog language
d)
None of the above
22.
What was the Surian ng Wikang Pambansa tasked to do?
a)
Study and research all the languages in the country
b)
Promote the use of English language
c)
Enforce the use of Tagalog language
d)
None of the above
23.
What language was recommended to be the basis of the national language?
a)
English
b)
Spanish
c)
Tagalog
d)
All of the above
24.
What was the reason for establishing a national language in the Philippines?
a)
To unify the Filipinos using one language
b)
To promote the use of English language
c)
To establish the dominance of Tagalog language
d)
None of the above
25.
What was the Surian ng Wikang Pambansa tasked to do?
a)
Study and research all the languages in the country
b)
Promote the use of English language
c)
Enforce the use of Tagalog language
d)
None of the above
26.
What language was recommended to be the basis of the national language?
a)
English
b)
Spanish
c)
Tagalog
d)
All of the above
27.
When was Pilipino declared as the national language?
a)
1935
b)
1937
c)
1959
d)
1973
28.
According to the Philippine Constitution of 1973, what are the official languages of the country?
a)
Filipino and English
b)
Filipino, English, and Spanish
c)
Tagalog and English
d)
Tagalog, English, and Spanish
29.
What is the maximum land area that a farmer can acquire under the Homestead Law?
a)
10 hectares
b)
24 hectares
c)
50 hectares
d)
Unlimited
30.
What kind of titles were given to the farmers as evidence of their land ownership under the Land Title Act?
a)
Homestead titles
b)
Torrens titles
c)
Agricultural titles
d)
None of the above
31.
Where were most of the homesteads located?
a)
Luzon
b)
Visayas
c)
Mindanao
d)
All of the above
32.
What was the problem that arose in Mindanao regarding the homestead program?
a)
The lack of government support for poor grantee farmers
b)
The absence of Torrens titles as evidence of land ownership
c)
The opposition of the wealthy farmers
d)
None of the above
33.
Who were the ones who actually benefited from the homestead program?
a)
Poor grantee farmers
b)
Wealthy farmers
c)
Government officials
d)
All of the above
34.
What was one of the provisions of the Tydings-McDuffie Act?
a)
Increase in foreign aid from the US government
b)
Termination of free trade between the US and the Philippines
c)
Increase in US military presence in the Philippines
d)
Abolition of the Commonwealth government
35.
What did the government encourage to help the declining economy of the country?
a)
Patronage of foreign-made products
b)
Expansion of foreign investment in the country
c)
Development of new industries and high-quality products for export
d)
Restriction of natural resource use to protect the environment
36.
What was the purpose of the National Economic Council?
a)
To oversee the buying of farm produce
b)
To govern public corporations
c)
To provide advisory role with regard to the country's economy and finance
d)
To limit the number of foreigners who could enter the country within a year
37.
What did the Anti-Dummy Law aim to control?
a)
The growth of the number of foreign investors in the country who were able to buy properties and businesses by using dummies
b)
The growth of domestic businesses owned by Filipinos
c)
The use of dummies in the government bureaucracy
d)
The smuggling of foreign-made goods into the country
38.
What did the National Sugar Board and Agricultural and Industrial Bank aim to do?
a)
Improve the economy
b)
Control foreign investment in the country
c)
Limit natural resource use
d)
Encourage patronage of foreign-made products
39.
What was Japan's main motive for invading the Philippines?
a)
To expand its territory
b)
To acquire raw materials for its industries
c)
To promote and safeguard the interests of each member in the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere
d)
All of the above
40.
What was the name of the organization Japan led to promote and safeguard the interests of each member in Asia?
a)
The Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere
b)
The Asian Unification Alliance
c)
The Imperialist Eastern Organization
d)
The Asian Prosperity Union
41.
When did World War II begin in Europe and Asia?
a)
1939
b)
1940
c)
1941
d)
1942
42.
What was the reason behind Japan's invasion of Malay the Philippines, and Indonesia?
a)
To suppress the countries and acquire the things they could use in battle
b)
To promote the welfare of the people in those countries
c)
To establish democratic governments in those countries
d)
None of the above
43.
What did Japan need the natural resources of the colonies of the US, England, and the Netherlands for?
a)
To expand its military power
b)
To improve its infrastructure
c)
To use in battle
d)
All of the above
44.
Who led the Philippines in the fight against the Japanese invasion?
a)
General MacArthur
b)
President Theodore Roosevelt
c)
President Quezon
d)
All of the above
45.
What did General MacArthur do to spare Manila from the tragedy of war?
a)
He ordered the removal of cannons and other armaments in Manila
b)
He declared Manila an "open city"
c)
He surrendered to the Japanese
d)
Both a and b
46.
Why did the USAFFE have inadequate planes and armaments in the fight against the Japanese invasion?
a)
The Philippines was too far away from the US
b)
The vast Pacific separated the countries
c)
Both a and b.
d)
Neither a nor b.
47.
What happened to Intramuros before the end of December?
a)
It was bombed by the Japanese
b)
It was declared an "open city"
c)
It was spared from the tragedy of war
d)
None of the above
48.
What did Japan announce as a national policy for colonizing Asian countries?
a)
"Asia is for the Asians."
b)
"All for one and one for all."
c)
"Together we stand, divided we fall."
d)
"United we conquer, divided we fail."
49.
Who surrendered to the Japanese without permission from General Wainwright, leading to the "Fall of Bataan"?
a)
President Quezon
b)
General MacArthur
c)
General Edward P. King
d)
Sergio Osmena
50.
What was the name given to the march from Mariveles, Bataan to San Fernando, Pampanga where soldiers were forced to march for 7 to 11 days without food or water?
a)
The Bataan Death March
b)
The Corregidor March
c)
The Philippine March
d)
The Japanese March
51.
What did President Quezon do after being taken from Corregidor on February 20, 1942?
a)
He went to the US, where he established the government-in-exile of the Commonwealth.
b)
He went to Australi where he established the government-in-exile of the Commonwealth.
c)
He stayed in Manila to assist Jorge Vargas, Executive Secretary of President Quezon.
d)
He joined General MacArthur in leading the American forces in the South West Pacific
52.
Who succeeded General MacArthur as commander of USAFFE?
a)
President Quezon
b)
General Jonathan Wainwright
c)
General Edward P. King
d)
Sergio Osmefia
53.
What happened on May 6, 1942, that was popularly known as the "Fall of Corregidor"?
a)
The Japanese bombed and destroyed the USAFFE headquarters.
b)
General Masaharu Homma surrendered to the USAFFE.
c)
General Wainwright surrendered to the Japanese.
d)
The USAFFE laid down their arms and surrendered to the Japanese.
54.
What did General MacArthur promise when he left the Philippines?
a)
"I shall return."
b)
"I will never forget."
c)
"I will come back for you."
d)
"I will seek revenge."
55.
What was the cruelest act the Japanese had done on the Filipino and American soldiers after the Fall of Bataan?
a)
Bombing and destroying the USAFFE headquarters
b)
Forcing them to march without food or water
c)
Surrendering the full force of USAFFE
d)
Reducing the burden that the citizens would endure
56.
Who stayed in Manila to assist Jorge Vargas, Executive Secretary of President Quezon?
a)
General MacArthur
b)
Sergio Osmena
c)
Manuel Roxas
d)
Jose P. Laurel
57.
How long did the fighting between the Japanese soldiers and the USAFFE in Bataan last?
a)
More than one month
b)
More than two months
c)
More than three months
d)
More than four months
58.
What did General Homma ask General Wainwright to do after the Fall of Corregidor?
a)
Surrender the full force of USAFFE
b)
Reduce the burden that the citizens would endure
c)
Lay down their arms and surrender to the Japanese
d)
Seek refuge in the mountains and fight as guerrillas
59.
When was the Preparatory Commission for Philippine Independence (PCPI) created?
a)
June 19, 1943
b)
September 4, 1943
c)
September 20, 1943
d)
October 14, 1943
60.
Who was chosen as president of the PCPI?
a)
Ramon Avancefia
b)
Benigno Aquino Sr.
c)
Jose P. Laurel
d)
None of the above
61.
When was the 1943 Constitution signed by the members of the commission?
a)
June 19, 1943
b)
September 4, 1943
c)
September 20, 1943
d)
October 14, 1943
62.
How many branches of government were provided in the 1943 Constitution?
a)
One
b)
Two
c)
Three
d)
Four
63.
Which country had power over the Philippines under the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere?
a)
The United States
b)
Japan
c)
China
d)
Korea
64.
Who was appointed as president of the Republic on September 25, 1943?
a)
Ramon Avancefia
b)
Benigno Aquino Sr.
c)
Jose P. Laurel
d)
None of the above
65.
What term was given to Filipinos who supported the political activities of the Japanese?
a)
Collaborators
b)
Makapili
c)
Patriots
d)
Nationalists
66.
What was the term given to Filipinos who betrayed their fellow Filipinos to the Japanese government?
a)
Collaborators
b)
Makapili
c)
Patriots
d)
Nationalists
67.
What was the Second Republic of the Philippines considered by the Filipinos?
a)
A democratic government
b)
A puppet republic
c)
A communist government
d)
None of the above
68.
Who remained the makers and enforcers of laws in the government established by the Japanese in the Philippines?
a)
The Filipino leaders
b)
The PCPI
c)
The US government
d)
The Japanese, led by the director general
69.
Where did the Commonwealth government of the Philippines continue to function during Japanese rule?
a)
Tokyo, Japan
b)
Manila Philippines
c)
Washington, US
d)
London, UK
70.
Who succeeded President Quezon after his death?
a)
Franklin Roosevelt
b)
Harry S. Truman
c)
Sergio Osmefia
d)
Paul V. McNutt
71.
Which US President promised to grant independence to the Philippines according to the Tydings-McDuffie Law?
a)
Franklin Roosevelt
b)
Harry S. Truman
c)
Theodore Roosevelt
d)
Woodrow Wilson
72.
Who was the US President at the time of the Philippines' independence?
a)
Franklin Roosevelt
b)
Harry S. Truman
c)
Theodore Roosevelt
d)
Woodrow Wilson
73.
On which date was the independence of the Philippines declared?
a)
April 12, 1945
b)
July 4, 1946
c)
August 6, 1945
d)
September 2, 1945
74.
Who read President Truman's declaration of Philippine independence?
a)
Sergio Osmefia
b)
Franklin Roosevelt
c)
Paul V. McNutt
d)
Harry S. Truman
75.
What was the effect of President Truman's declaration of independence?
a)
It granted the Philippines limited autonomy
b)
It made the Philippines a US territory
c)
It removed the Philippines from US control
d)
It made the Philippines a US protectorate
76.
Where was the formal ceremony for Philippine independence held?
a)
Luneta
b)
Malacañang Palace
c)
Rizal Park
d)
Bonifacio Shrine
77.
What was the significance of lowering the American flag and raising the Philippine flag during the independence ceremony?
a)
It represented the end of Japanese rule
b)
It symbolized the continued US control over the Philippines
c)
It marked the end of US rule and the beginning of the Philippines as a state
d)
It symbolized the joining of the Philippines to the United Nations
78.
What did President Truman promise to help the Philippines with after granting independence?
a)
Establishing diplomatic relations
b)
Economic development
c)
Recovery from World War II
d)
Military support
79.
What was one of the biggest problems the Philippines faced after World War II?
a)
A shortage of imported goods
b)
A shortage of farm animals
c)
A shortage of government officials
d)
A shortage of natural resources
80.
What was the main purpose of the National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Administration (NARR?
a)
To manage the transfer of informal settlers to different areas outside Manila and other cities
b)
To provide financial assistance to Filipinos studying in the US
c)
To rebuild ruined homes and infrastructure
d)
To develop rural communities to encourage people to stay and live there
81.
What was the Philippine Rehabilitation Act?
a)
A financial assistance program provided by the US government to the Philippines
b)
A program designed to resettle and rehabilitate Filipinos affected by the war
c)
A trade agreement between the US and the Philippines
d)
A military assistance agreement between the US and the Philippines
82.
What was the Bell Trade Act?
a)
A program designed to resettle and rehabilitate Filipinos affected by the war
b)
A financial assistance program provided by the US government to the Philippines
c)
A trade agreement between the US and the Philippines
d)
A military assistance agreement between the US and the Philippines
83.
What was the provision of parity rights in the Bell Trade Act?
a)
It granted Filipinos equal rights to do business in the US.
b)
It granted Americans equal rights to do business in the Philippines.
c)
It granted Filipinos the right to own 60% of some distinct businesses in the country.
d)
It granted Americans the right to own 60% of some distinct businesses in the country.
84.
What was the Military Bases Agreement (MB?
a)
A program designed to resettle and rehabilitate Filipinos affected by the war
b)
A financial assistance program provided by the US government to the Philippines
c)
A trade agreement between the US and the Philippines
d)
An agreement that allowed the US to keep military bases in different parts of the Philippines
85.
Which of the following US military bases was located in Olongapo, Zambales?
a)
Clark Air Base
b)
Camp John Hay
c)
Subic Naval Base
d)
None of the above
86.
What is neocolonialism?
a)
A form of intrusion of strong and powerful countries by influencing many aspects like the economy and politics of a country
b)
A form of political independence granted by a colonial power to a former colony
c)
A form of economic cooperation between countries
d)
A form of cultural exchange between countries
87.
What is the colonial mentality among Filipinos?
a)
A preference for imported products over locally-made ones
b)
A desire for the Philippines to become a colony again
c)
A strong attachment to colonial powers
d)
A belief in the superiority of Western culture over Filipino culture
88.
What did the Roxas administration face from the Filipinos because of its relationship with the US?
a)
Criticisms and accusations of neocolonialism
b)
Praise and admiration for promoting American values
c)
Indifference and apathy towards US involvement in the Philippines
d)
None of the above
89.
Which of the following was not a problem faced by the Philippines after World War II?
a)
Overcrowding and housing shortage
b)
Shortage of farm animals
c)
Overabundance of imported goods
d)
Financial problems caused by the bankruptcy of the government
90.
What was the purpose of the Philippine Trade Act, also known as the Bell Trade Act?
a)
To provide financial assistance to the Philippines
b)
To approve the free trade agreement between the US and the Philippines
c)
To provide war compensation for the damaged properties of civilians affected by the war
d)
To transfer informal settlers to different areas outside Manila and other cities
91.
What was the main focus of the National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Administration (NARR)?
a)
To provide financial assistance to Filipinos studying in the US
b)
To manage the transfer of informal settlers to different areas outside Manila and other cities
c)
To develop rural communities to encourage people to stay and live there
d)
To rebuild ruined homes and infrastructure
92.
What was the aim of the US in granting financial assistance to the Philippines after World War II?
a)
To help the Philippines recover from the war and improve its situation
b)
To gain absolute control over the Philippines
c)
To impose restrictions on the export of Filipino goods
d)
To promote American culture and values in the Philippines
93.
What did the Military Bases Agreement (MB allow the US to do in the Philippines?
a)
Provide weapons and military equipment to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
b)
Cooperate with the supervision and planning of the AFP
c)
Keep military bases in different parts of the Philippines
d)
All of the above
94.
What did the Philippine government have to approve in exchange for the war compensation provided by the US?
a)
The Philippine Trade Act
b)
The National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Administration (NARR)
c)
The Military Bases Agreement (MB
d)
None of the above
95.
Which of the following was not a US military base located in the Philippines after World War II?
a)
Clark Air Base
b)
Subic Naval Base
c)
Camp John Hay
d)
Fort Santiago
96.
What was the effect of the rapid population growth in urban areas after World War II?
a)
A shortage of imported goods
b)
A shortage of natural resources
c)
Overcrowding and housing shortage
d)
None of the above
97.
What was the aim of the government in building roads and bridges, and constructing irrigation systems?
a)
To encourage people to move to urban areas
b)
To improve the lives of farmers
c)
To attract foreign investors
d)
None of the above
98.
Which of the following businesses should be owned by Filipinos according to the Philippine Constitution?
a)
Those that provided public services like education, telecommunications, electricity, and media
b)
Those that provided private services like banking, retail, and real estate
c)
Those that were related to agriculture, forestry, and fishing
d)
None of the above
99.
What was one of the main problems faced by President Roxas during his administration?
a)
Political instability
b)
Overpopulation
c)
Poor state of the economy
d)
Natural disasters
100.
What was the Huk, and why was it a threat to national security during the Roxas administration?
a)
A group of guerrillas against the Japanese occupation
b)
An association of farmers in central Luzon
c)
A communist organization
d)
A group of rebels against the Roxas administration
101.
What was the issue of collaboration that divided Filipinos during the Roxas administration?
a)
The issue of corruption in the government
b)
The issue of independence from the United States
c)
The issue of loyalty to the country during the Japanese occupation
d)
The issue of economic development
102.
What did President Roxas do to resolve the country's economic problems?
a)
Encouraged American capitalists to invest in the Philippines
b)
Established strict regulations on foreign investment
c)
Advocated for the nationalization of industries
d)
Implemented high taxes on businesses
103.
What was the Rehabilitation Finance Corporation (RF established for?
a)
To assist individuals and private companies in rebuilding their lives and businesses after the war
b)
To promote the interests of farmers in the country
c)
To provide vocational training to Filipinos
d)
To establish easy-term loans for small businesses
104.
What did President Roxas strictly enforce during his administration?
a)
Pro-China and anti-US policies
b)
Pro-communist and anti-US policies
c)
Pro-US and anti-communist policies
d)
Pro-Japan and anti-US policies
105.
What caused the sudden end of President Roxas's term in office?
a)
Political unrest
b)
Assassination
c)
Heart attack
d)
Natural disaster
106.
Who succeeded President Roxas after his sudden death?
a)
Manuel L. Quezon
b)
Sergio Osmeña
c)
Elpidio Quirino
d)
Ramon Magsaysay
107.
What was the Rehabilitation Finance Corporation (RF established for?
a)
To assist individuals and private companies in rebuilding their lives and businesses after the war
b)
To promote the interests of farmers in the country
c)
To provide vocational training to Filipinos
d)
To establish easy-term loans for small businesses
108.
What policy did the Philippine Trade Act of 1946 implement?
a)
Gave the US the right to control the value of country's currency
b)
Gave the US the freedom to establish businesses in the Philippines
c)
Gave the Philippines freedom from US intervention
d)
Gave the Philippines control over US military bases in the country
109.
What did the Parity Rights Policy passed in a plebiscite on March 11, 1947, give the US the right to do?
a)
Use and cultivate the natural resources of the country
b)
Control the value of the country's currency
c)
Establish military bases in the country
d)
Regulate foreign investment in the country
110.
What caused the sudden end of President Roxas's term in office?
a)
Political unrest
b)
Assassination
c)
Heart attack
d)
Natural disaster
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