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WorksheetsGen Ed - READINGS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY AND SOCIETY
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
1. The writing of history and the scientific way of making historical narrative.
A. Historiography
B. Histology
C. Historical Revisionism
D. Anthropology
2. Which of the following is NOT a secondary source?
A. Journal Article
B. Books
C. Pictures
D. News features
3. Document A is about the different wars which happened before the World War II and tackled about the battle between the US and Japan in Manila Bay. However, the National Historical Institute declared it as a hoax. What is the possible reason?
A. It lacks reliability
B. It lacks validity
C. It lacks information about place
D. It lacks information about the year
4. News articles are considered as source
A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Important
D. Artifacts
5. He is known as the Father of History and his work about the Persian wars
A. Herodotus
B. Thucydides
C. Fernand Braudel
D. Karl Marx
6. Which of the following is the view of Hegel about history?
A. History is circular
B. History is linear
C. History is dual
D. History repeats itself
7. The founder of the Annales school of History and the author of The Mediterranean and the Mediterranean World in the Age of Philip II
A. Fernand Braudel
B. Thucydides
C. Michel Foucault
D. Thomas Moore
8. The author of the Pantayong Pananaw which mandated that history should be based on the perspectives of the Filipinos.
A. Zeus Salazar
B. Teodoro Agoncillo
C. Reynaldo Ileto
D. Amado Guerrero
9. Which of the following is not part of the sources of history according to Zeus Salazar?
A. Biro
B. Epiko
C. Kwentong bayan
D. Government documents
10. He explains the events in Peloponnesian wars in a scientific and impartial manner
A. Thucydides
B. Aristotle
C. Herodotus
D. Plato
11. Which of the following works of Rizal contain the dialectics of Hegel?
A. The Indolence of the Filipinos
B. The Philippines a Century Hence
C. Letter to the Young Women of Malolos
D. El Filibusterismo and Noli Me Tangere
12. If you believe in the idea of Hegel about history, which of the following assumptions will you adhere?
A. History is working towards to different channels
B. History follows the dialectics to achieve the telos
C. History is written for the elite
D. History is written by the victors
13. The venue of first mass according to Antonio Pigafetta
A. Cebu
B. Dapitan
C. Masao
D. Bohol
14. He made the account about the travels of Ferdinand Magellan and became the only existing document about the Battle of Mactan
A. Fr. Andres de Urdaneta
B. Antonio Pigafetta
C. Fr. Pedro Valderama
D. Antonio de Morga
15. The Governor General who was replaced by Rafael Izquierdo
A. Carlos Ma. Dela Torre
B. Ramon Blanco
C. Narciso Claveria
D. Camilio Polavieja
16. He made an account of the Cavite Mutiny and identified Fr. Jose Burgos, Fr. Jacinto Zamora and Fr. Mariano Gomez as the leaders of the mutiny
A. Jose Montero Vidal
B. Carlos Ma. Dela Torre
C. Rafael Izquierdo
D. Ramon Blanco
17. Which of the following is the known danger of Oral History?
A. The narratives have no evidence
B. The end-product is conditioned both by the historian's social position vis-à-vis the informant
C. The account of a person lacks validity
D. All of the above
18. The venue of First mass according to the account of Fr. Urdaneta
A. Butuan
B. Leyte
C. Samar
D. Cebu
19. The chieftain of Butuan during the time of arrival of Ferdinand Magellan
A. Rajah Kolambu
B. Rajah Zulah
C. Rajah Humabon
D. Rajah Saui
20. The emissary of Andres Bonifacio to inform Jose Rizal about the existence of KKK
A. Guillermo Masangkay
B. Pio Valenzuela
C. Vicente Samson
D. Mariano Alvarez
21. Based on his account, the date of the Cry of Pugad Lawin is August 26, 1896
A. Dr. Pio Valenzuela
B. Guillermo Masangkay
C. Mariano Trias
D. Gregoria de Jesus
22. He succeeded Fr. Pelaez as the head of the secularization movement
A. Fr. Mariano Gomez
B. Fr. Mariano Gil
C. Fr. Jose Burgos
D. Fr. Jacinto Zamora
23. The event which resulted to the execution of Gomburza
A. Discovery of KKK
B. Cavite Mutiny
C. Execution of Rizal
D. Exile of Rizal
24. The event which resulted to the death of Andres Bonifacio
A. Tejeros Convention
B. Cry of Pugad Lawin
C. Naic Convention
D. Revolution 1896
25. The person who signed the execution of Andres Bonifacio according to the documents presented by Emilio Aguinaldo
A. Jose Palma
B. Emilio Aguinaldo
C. Antonio Luna
D. Pantaleon Garcia
26. The historical event which resulted to the framing of the 1899 Philippine Constitution
A. Fil-Am War
B. Philippine Revolution 1896
C. Invasion of Manila
D. The death of Antonio Luna
27. The element of the state which pertains to the highest power of the State to function and to be free from foreign interventions
A. Government
B. Sovereignty
C. Independence
D. People
28. The power of the state to purchase a private property needed for public use after the payment of just compensation
A. Miranda Rights
B. Power of Eminent Domain
C. Police Power
D. Fiscal Power
29. The constitution which first mandated the separation of church and state
A. Malolos Constitution
B. 1935 Constitution
C. 1973 Constitution
D. 1987 Constitution
30. The legislative department during the implementation of the 1973 Constitution
A. Sandigang Bayan
B. Batasang Pambansa
C. Congress
D. Executive Committee
31. The constitution which limits the days of the implementation of the Martial Law
A. Malolos Constitution
B. 1935 Constitution
C. 1973 Constitution
D. 1987 Constitution
32. The chairman of the framing of the 1973 Constitution
A. Felipe Calderon
B. Ferdinand Marcos
C. Claro M. Recto
D. Cecilia Munoz-Palma
33. Which of the following is not part of the provisions of the Malolos Constitution?
A. Division of Government into three branches; Legislative, Executive and Judiciary
B. To approve a bill, only ¼ of the vote of the members of the legislative body is required.
C. The health of the president should be disclosed to the public
D. The Executive Committee, headed by the Prime Minister, as hereinafter provided, shall exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the President until a President shall have been elected and qualified
34. What is the most controversial content of the 1973 Constitution?
A. The transformation of Philippine government to Parliamentary form
B. The removal of educational requirement in suffrage
C. The concentration of power of the branches of government to the president
D. The creation of Batasang Pambansa
35. Using the provisions of the 1935 Constitution, did the Philippine government have the right to apply loans from other countries
A. True
B. False
C. Partly true
D. Partly false
36. The following are the provisions of the 1987 constitution except from
A. The transformation of the structure of Philippine Government to Federal form
B. The State shall develop a self-reliant and independent national economy effectively controlled by Filipinos.
C. Military Bases of other countries are not allowed in the country
D. In case of invasion or rebellion, when the public safety requires it, he may, for a period not exceeding sixty days, suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus or place the Philippines or any part thereof under martial law.
37. The chairman of the framing of the 1987 Constitution
A. Claro M. Recto
B. Filipe Calderon
C. Cecilia Munoz-Palma
D. Ferdinand Marcos
38. The commission which was created by the Article XIII of the 1987 Constitution
A. Commission on Elections
B. Commission on Audit
C. Civil Service Commission
D. Commission on Human Rights
39. In accordance with the 1935 constitution, was the incumbent president allowed to run for re-election?
A. No
B. Yes
C. Yes, provided that the president finished his 6 years term
D. Yes, provided that the president had a satisfactory approval rating
40. The interim constitution used during the framing of the 1987 constitution
A. 1942 Constitution
B. Freedom Constitution
C. 1973 Constitution
D. 1985 Constitution
41. In accordance to the Article XVII of the 1987 Constitution, the constitution should be amended after ___ of existence
A. 6 years
B. 7 years
C. 8 years
D. 10 years
42. The president who implemented RA 1199
A. Manuel Roxas
B. Ferdinand Marcos
C. Ramon Magsaysay
D. Diosdado Macapagal
43. The event which resulted to the start of the Philippine Revolution
A. Death of Andres Bonifacio
B. Death of Jose Rizal
C. Cry of Pugad Lawin
D. Cavite Mutiny
44. The writer who viewed history as the opposing forces of the masses and the elite
A. Friedrich Hegel
B. Karl Marx
C. Fernand Braudel
D. Michel Foucault
45. The land reform program which provided for a 70-30 sharing arrangement and regulated share-tenancy contracts
A. Tenancy Act of 1946
B. Tenancy Act of 1950
C. Tenancy Act of 1948
D. Tenancy Act of 1954
46. The following are the contents of Agricultural Land Reform Code of 1971 except
A. Abolition of personal cultivation or the conversion of agricultural land to residential land as reasons for the ejection of the tenants
B. Creation of the Department of Agrarian Reform
C. Automatic conversion of the share-tenants to leasehold tenants with some exemptions and qualifications
D. The abolition of the inheritance Tax for the family of the Land Lords
47. The type of tax which imposed a higher percentage rate on taxpayers who have higher incomes
A. Regressive Tax
B. Progressive Tax
C. Proportional Tax
D. Value Added Tax
48. According to TRAIN Law, those with annual taxable income below ___ are now exempt from paying personal income tax
A. 220,000
B. 240,000
C. 230,000
D. 250,000
49. The following are the salient features of TRAIN Law except
A. Tax on lotto winnings and PCSO prizes are taxed 20% of the amount of the prize or winnings is above P10,000.00
B. Documentary stamps tax is doubled from P1.50 to P300
C. Under the new tax system, donations with value of at least P250,000.00 are taxed 6% on the amount in excess of P250,000.00
D. The additional Tax Exemption is 8,000 PHP per dependent
50. It allows for the expropriation of the land regardless of the hectares in the places where there were justified agrarian unrest
A. Land Reform Act of 1952
B. Land Reform Act of 1955 RA No. 1400
C. Republic Act 4834
D. Republic Act 4256
51. The provision in the Malolos Constitution which is contrary in the rule of Majority
A. The president can appoint the members of the congress
B. The president can dissolve the congress
C. The congress can pass a law with ¼ vote of the members
D. All of the above
52. In accordance to the 1899 Constitution, which of the following is NOT correct
A. The term of the president is 4 years
B. Separation of Church and State
C. Women are allowed to vote
D. The Philippine government is divided to three branches
53. In the absence of the president, who has the power to declare Martial Law according to the 1987 Philippine Constitution
A. Senate President
B. Speaker of the House
C. Vice President
D. Ombudsman
54. The following are the possible means to revise the Philippine Constitution except
A. Constitutional Convention
B. Constitutional Commission
C. People's Initiative
D. Constitutional Assembly
55. During the implementation of the 1935 Constitution the external sovereignty was given to the
A. Senate President
B. American President
C. Speaker of the House
D. Chief Justice
56. The attainment of the sovereignty of the Philippines happened after the formation of the United Nations. Which of the following Philippine constitutions stated the transformation of the Philippines as a state?
A. Malolos Constitution
B. 1935 Constitution
C. Freedom Constitution
D. 1987 Constitution
57. Leyte was declared by the National Historical Institute as the site of the first mass. What is the reason behind the declaration of NHI?
A. The effort of the local government in applying for the recognition
B. The account of Antonio Pigafetta which he used the longitude and latitude
C. The account of Pigafetta in which he described the conditions of the place
D. The account of Antonio de Morga
58. How do the minimum wage earners benefit from the TRAIN Law?
A. They gain additional tax exemption because of TRAIN
B. They become tax exempted because of the TRAIN law
C. They are exempted in the payment of the sin tax because of the law
D. The inheritance tax become 5 percent from 20 percent
59. The court established during the time of the administration of Ramon Magsaysay to act as the mediator between the Land Lords and the peasants
A. Supreme Court
B. Sandigan Bayan
C. Court of Agrarian Relations
D. Batasang Pambansa
60. The bank established during the time of Diosdado Macapagal to facilitate the transfer of ownership of land to the landless farmers
A. Coconut Planter's Bank
B. Land Bank
C. Philippine National Bank
D. Central Bank
61. These are the educated class during the Spanish era, they mainly studied in Europe.
A. Peninsulares
B. Indio
C. Ilustrado
D. Sangley
62. Which of the following is not a secondary source?
A. Journal Article
B. Books
C. Pictures
D. News features
63. The following are members of Ilustrados, EXCEPT:
A. Jose Rizal
B. Juan Luna
C. Graciano Lopez Jaena
D. Andres Bonifacio
64. It is the Spanish policy on making Cabeceras/Resettlement
A. Polo Y Servicio
Encomienda
C. Reduccion
D. Bandala
65. What is the encomienda system?
A. It is a system of taxation wherein the natives have to pay 8 reales annually
B. It is a system of taxation wherein the goods are forcefully sold to the Spaniards even at low prices
C. It is a system of land ownership
D. It is the system of governance led by the governor-general
66. Which is NOT TRUE about the encomienda system?
A. It is controlled by the friars
B. Some encomiendas are given to the natives
C. It is a reward system from the King of Spain
D. It is given to all native farmers
67. What is tributo?
A. It is a system of taxation wherein the natives have to pay 8 reales annually
B. It is a system of taxation wherein the goods are forcefully sold to the Spaniards even at low prices
C. It is a system of land ownership
D. It is the system of governance led by the governor-general
68. What is bandala?
A. It is a system of taxation wherein the natives have to pay 8 reales annually
B. It is a system of taxation wherein the goods are forcefully sold to the Spaniards even at low prices
C. It is a system of land ownership
D. It is the system of governance led by the governor-general
69. What is Polo Y Servicios?
A. It is a system of taxation wherein the natives have to pay 8 reales annually
B. It is a system of taxation wherein the goods are forcefully sold to the Spaniards even at low prices
C. It is a system of land ownership
D. It is a system of forced labor
70. Which is NOT an effect of Polo Y Servicios?
A. Decrease in male population
B. Increase in female population
C. Decrease in agricultural production
D. Death of many polistas
71. What is the purpose of the falla?
A. It is the payment to become exempted of Polo amounting to 1 ½ reales per year
B. It is the payment to become exempted of Polo amounting to 2 reales per day per year
C. It is the payment to become exempted of Polo amounting to 1½ reales per day per year
D. It is the payment to become exempted of Polo amounting to 40 reales per year
72. Which is TRUE about the Galleon Trade?
A. It is a kind of trade open to the world
B. It is a kind of trade that uses small boats
C. It is a kind of trade between Madrid and Manila
D. It is an exclusive trade between Acapulco and Manila
73. Which of the following does NOT describe an effect of the Reduccion plan?
A. The Church became more powerful
B. The principalia became poor
C. Agricultural production decreased
D. Filipinos became lazy
74. Which of the following is TRUE about the political situation in the Philippines?
A. It is stable
B. It is haunted by graft and corruption
C. It is liberal in nature
D. It is satisfactory for the natives
75. Which of the following would BEST describe the effect of the Spanish social stratification?
A. Filipino and Spanish equality
B. More power for the friars
C. The creoles were able to study abroad
D. Filipinos experienced racial discrimination
76. What is secularization?
A. It is the process wherein the parishes are given rights to conduct into businesses
B. It is the process of removing religious doctrines in education
C. It is the process of allowing "Filipinos" to become priests
D. It is the process of strengthening the separation of the Church and the State
77. What is the main issue or conflict in the issue of secularization?
A. Graft and Corruption
B. Equality
C. Freedom of the Press
D. Unity of the Archipelago
78. The practice of having surnames started during Spanish regime through the order of
A. Governor General Claveria
B. Governor General Dela Torre
C. Governor General Polavieja
D. Governor General Juadrones
79. The propaganda movement was an example of the Filipino expression of nationalism; however, most people today doubt the nationalistic intention of the Propaganda due to its non-advocacy of
A. Assimilation of the Philippines by Spain
B. Reform in the administration of the Spaniards
C. Generation of the Philippines from Spain
D. Annexation of the Philippines
80. The voyage of Ferdinand Magellan is considered the greatest single achievement in the history of sea exploration and discovery because it
A. Made Spain the mistress of the sea
B. Proved that the world is not flat
C. Marked the discovery of westward route to the East
D. Marked the first circumnavigation of the globe
81. The elements of state which pertains to the permanent inhabitants of a certain territory
A. Citizen
B. Government
C. Territory
D. Sovereignty
82. The inherent power of state to buy a private property needed for public welfare
A. Power of Taxation
B. Military Power
C. Police Power
D. Power of Eminent Domain
83. Which power of state enables it to impose charge of burden upon person's property or property rights for the use and support of the government in its discharge of appropriate functions?
A. Eminent Domain
B. Value Added Tax
C. Expropriation
D. Taxation
84. A ___ state is a state wherein all government authority emanates from the people and is exercised by representatives chosen by the people.
A. Communist
B. Republican
C. Democratic
D. Parliamentary
85. Queen Elizabeth was the longest serving leader in British history. What form of government did she have during her reign?
A. Communism
B. Meritocracy
C. Monarchy
D. Democracy
86. It is a form of government composed of people of talents.
A. Communism
B. Meritocracy
C. Monarchy
D. Democracy
87. The fundamental right invoked by filing the "writ of amparo" is
A. The right to due process
B. The right to self-defense
C. The right to be defended by public attorney
D. The right to life, liberty and security
88. This writ demands the presence of the accused in the court for trial.
A. Writ of Amparo
B. Writ of Kalikasan
C. Writ of habeas data
D. Writ of Habeas Corpus
89. He is the Philippine president who changed the Independence Day celebration from July 4 to June 12.
A. Emilio Aguinaldo
B. Manuel Roxas
C. Sergio Osmeña
D. Diosdado Macapagal
90. Under the RA 10963 or TRAIN Law, all cosmetic surgeries, aesthetic procedures and body enhancement intended to improve, alter, or enhance a person's appearance is taxed at
A. 12%
B. 5%
C. 10%
D. 15%
91. Under the RA 10963 or TRAIN Law, tax on lotto winnings and PCSO prizes are taxed ___ of the amount of the prize or winnings if above P10,000.00.
A. 20%
B. 15%
C. 30%
D. 25%
92. What kind of government is described as the government of the people, by the people and for the people?
A. Communism
B. Meritocracy
C. Monarchy
D. Democracy
93. What kind of government is characterized by the fusion of the executive and legislative?
A. Presidential
B. Parliamentary
C. Federal
D. Unitary
94. This kind of government is characterized by the National government being the center of power while local governments have limited autonomy and power.
A. Presidential
B. Parliamentary
C. Federal
D. Unitary
95. If our present government is a democracy, where does the power reside?
A. In the Filipino People
B. In the President
C. In Congress
D. In the Supreme Court
96. With the Batasang Pambansa performing legislative and executive powers in the Marcos Regime, which form of government was implemented?
A. Presidential
B. Parliamentary
C. Monarchial
D. Dictatorial
97. The following countries are disputing on the islands in South China Sea, EXCEPT:
A. Philippines
B. Malaysia
C. China
D. Bangladesh
98. Aside from the Philippines, which countries claim part of the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea?
A. China, Thailand, Brunei, Malaysia
B. China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia
C. Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Malaysia
D. China, Thailand, Taiwan, Brunei
99. What type of vegetation cover can be found in Arctic?
A. Taiga
B. Tundra
C. Rain Forest
D. Savanna
100. The eruption of this volcano caused a widespread destruction and loss of human life in the 1990s.
A. Mt. Mayon
B. Mt. Pinatubo
C. Taal Volcano
D. Mt. Tapyas
