WorksheetsHistory of the National Capital Region
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Who created the City of Greater Manila in 1941?
President Ferdinand Marcos
President Manuel L. Quezon
President Sergio Osmeña
President Emilio Aguinaldo
What was the purpose of forming the City of Greater Manila in 1941?
To manage urban development
As an emergency measure for the looming Japanese war
To increase population density
To improve trade relations
Which of the following municipalities was NOT part of the City of Greater Manila in 1941?
Caloocan
Pasay
Mandaluyong
Makati
When was Metropolitan Manila formally established?
1975
1941
1978
1976
Which Presidential Decree formally established Metro Manila?
P.D. 1396
P.D. 940
P.D. 824
P.D. 1234
What was the primary purpose of the Metropolitan Manila Commission (MMC)?
To declare Manila as the capital
To manage the region
To create new municipalities
To merge Metro Manila with other provinces
What year was Metro Manila officially declared the National Capital Region?
1975
1976
1978
1980
Which Presidential Decree declared Metro Manila as the National Capital Region?
P.D. 940
P.D. 824
P.D. 1396
P.D. 101
How many cities and municipalities currently make up Metro Manila?
15 cities and 2 municipalities
16 cities and 1 municipality
14 cities and 2 municipalities
17 cities and no municipalities
What is the name of the government agency responsible for the regional governance of Metro Manila?
Department of the Interior and Local Government
Metro Manila Commission
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
Metro Manila Regional Council
Who appoints the chairman of the MMDA?
The Metro Manila Council
The President of the Philippines
The Senate
The Governor of Metro Manila
Which of the following is NOT a city in Metro Manila?
Mandaluyong
Valenzuela
Pateros
San Juan
What is the role of the MMDA chairman?
To manage Metro Manila traffic only
To execute policies and oversee the MMDA's operations
To create new cities and municipalities
To enforce national laws
Who is the current chairman of the MMDA?
Romando Artes
Benhur Abalos
Rodrigo Duterte
Francis Tolentino
Which decree officially declared Manila as the capital city of the Philippines in 1976?
P.D. 940
P.D. 824
P.D. 1396
P.D. 101
