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La Liga Filipina and the Founding of the Katipunan

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 20mins

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1.

What was the immediate cause of the founding of the Katipunan?

a)

The execution of Gomburza

b)

The arrest and exile of Jose Rizal

c)

The success of La Liga Filipina

d)

The publication of Noli Me Tangere

2.

What recruitment method did the Katipunan initially use?

a)

Open registration

b)

Referral system

c)

Triangle method

d)

Voting system

3.

What was the primary political objective of the Katipunan?

a)

To introduce reforms in the Spanish government

b)

To promote Filipino culture

c)

To separate the Philippines from Spain

d)

To establish trade relations with other countries

4.

What was the password for the highest grade of Katipunan members (Bayani)?

a)

Anak ng Bayan

b)

Gom-Bur-Za

c)

Rizal

d)

Kalayaan

5.

Who was the first Supremo of the Katipunan?

a)

Emilio Jacinto

b)

Roman Basa

c)

Andres Bonifacio

d)

Deodato Arellano

6.

Why did Bonifacio decide to replace Arellano and Basa as Supremos?

a)

They were not active enough in leading the Katipunan

b)

They were captured by the Spaniards

c)

They disagreed with the aims of the Katipunan

d)

They were accused of betraying the organization

7.

How did the Kalayaan newspaper help the Katipunan?

a)

It spread revolutionary ideas and increased membership

b)

It exposed Spanish spies within the Katipunan

c)

It was used to raise money for weapons

d)

It served as a communication tool between Bonifacio and Rizal

8.

Who wrote the Kartilla, which contained the teachings of the Katipunan?

a)

Andres Bonifacio

b)

Emilio Jacinto

c)

Jose Rizal

d)

Marcelo H. Del Pilar

9.

Why did Bonifacio invent secret codes for the Katipunan?

a)

To prevent outsiders from understanding Katipunan documents

b)

To confuse new recruits

c)

To make the meetings more interesting

d)

To create a unique Filipino writing system

10.

What was the role of women in the Katipunan?

a)

They acted as soldiers in battle

b)

They protected important documents and misled the authorities

c)

They recruited new members in schools

d)

They wrote the official history of the Katipunan

11.

What was the main purpose of the Katipunan?

a)

To request reforms from Spain

b)

To support the Spanish government

c)

To fight for Philippine independence

d)

To create a business association

12.

Why did Bonifacio eventually replace Deodato Arellano and Roman Basa as Supremo?

a)

He wanted complete control over the organization

b)

Arellano and Basa were not actively leading the group

c)

The Spanish authorities arrested them

d)

They resigned voluntarily

13.

Which was NOT a governing body of the Katipunan?

a)

Kataastaasang Sanggunian (Supreme Council)

b)

Sangguniang Bayan (Provincial Council)

c)

Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Regional Council)

d)

Sangguniang Hukuman (Judicial Council)

14.

Why did Bonifacio create a secret Katipunan alphabet?

a)

To honor the ancient Filipino writing system

b)

To make communication faster

c)

To prevent the Spanish from reading their messages

d)

To create a new language for Filipinos

15.

Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false.

  1. The Katipunan aimed to secure reforms within the Spanish government.



(a)  

16.

Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false.

  1. The recruitment method of the Katipunan was initially slow because of the triangle method.



(a)  

17.

Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false.

  1. Bonifacio and Jacinto both wrote in Tagalog to connect with the Filipino masses.



(a)  

18.

Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false.

  1. The Katipunan had three levels of membership: Katipon, Kawal, and Supremo



(a)  

19.

Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false.

  1. The Kalayaan newspaper was published openly under the name of Emilio Jacinto.



(a)  

20.

Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false.

  1. Bonifacio was born into a wealthy family and received a formal education in Spain.



(a)  

21.

Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false.

  1. The members of the Katipunan took an oath of secrecy to protect the organization.



(a)  

22.

Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false.

  1. The Spanish authorities discovered the Katipunan because of a betrayal from a former member.



(a)  

23.

Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false.

  1. The Katipunan structure was inspired by the organization of La Liga Filipina.



(a)  

24.

Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false.

  1. Gregoria de Jesus played an important role in the Katipunan by protecting its documents.



(a)  

25.

Andres Bonifacio was known for his courage in fighting for independence. Can you name a modern-day Filipino or global leader who shows bravery in fighting for justice? Explain your answer.

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