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Socuial Studies Phil Presidents

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who was the 1st President of the Philippines and the President of the Revolutionary Government during the Spanish Colonization?

a)

Andres Bonifacio

b)

Emilio F. Aguinaldo

c)

Jose Rizal

d)

Apolinario Mabini

2.

Emilio F. Aguinaldo signed the Pact of Biak-na-Bato, creating a truce between which two groups?

a)

Spanish and American revolutionaries

b)

Spanish and Philippine revolutionaries

c)

American and Japanese revolutionaries

d)

Philippine and Japanese revolutionaries

3.

Fill in the blank: Emilio F. Aguinaldo led the Philippines in the ________ war and American-Philippine War.

a)

Spanish-Philippine

b)

World

c)

Vietnam

d)

Korean

4.

Who was the 2nd President of the Philippines and became the President of the Philippine Commonwealth?

a)

Emilio Aguinaldo

b)

Manuel L. Quezon

c)

Jose P. Laurel

d)

Sergio Osmeña

5.

In what years did Manuel L. Quezon serve as President of the Philippine Commonwealth?

a)

1935-1944

b)

1946-1953

c)

1928-1935

d)

1957-1961

6.

Manuel L. Quezon was known as the “Father of the National Language.” (Ama ng Wikang Pambansa)?

a)

True

b)

False

7.

What important amendment did Manuel L. Quezon advocate for in the 1935 Constitution?

a)

Women’s suffrage

b)

Independence from Spain

c)

Martial Law

d)

Economic reforms

8.

Who was the 3rd President of the Philippines during the Japanese occupation?

a)

Manuel L. Quezon

b)

Sergio Osmeña

c)

José P. Laurel

d)

Emilio Aguinaldo

9.

In what years did José P. Laurel serve as President of the Philippines?

a)

1943-1945

b)

1946-1948

c)

1935-1939

d)

1953-1957

10.

What was the name of the provisional government organized by José P. Laurel during the Japanese occupation?

a)

KALIBAPI (Kapisanan sa Paglilingkod sa Bagong Pilipinas)

b)

HUKBALAHAP (Hukbong Bayan Laban sa Hapon)

c)

Katipunan ng mga Anak-Pawis sa Pilipinas

d)

Philippine Commonwealth Government

11.

José P. Laurel resisted Japanese efforts to draft Filipinos into the Japanese military service.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Who was the 4th President of the Philippines?

a)

Sergio S. Osmeña

b)

Manuel L. Quezon

c)

Jose P. Laurel

d)

Elpidio Quirino

13.

Sergio S. Osmeña was the founder of which political party?

a)

Nationalist Party

b)

Liberal Party

c)

Democratic Party

d)

Federalista Party

14.

Sergio S. Osmeña joined with which US General in Leyte on October 20, 1944?

a)

Douglas MacArthur

b)

George S. Patton

c)

Dwight D. Eisenhower

d)

Omar Bradley

15.

What major bank was rehabilitated during Sergio S. Osmeña's presidency?

a)

Philippine National Bank

b)

Bank of the Philippine Islands

c)

Development Bank of the Philippines

d)

Land Bank of the Philippines

16.

Sergio S. Osmeña served as President of the Philippines from ____ to ____.

a)

1944 to 1946

b)

1935 to 1941

c)

1953 to 1957

d)

1946 to 1948

17.

Who was the 5th President of the Philippines?

a)

Manuel A. Roxas

b)

Sergio Osmeña

c)

Elpidio Quirino

d)

Ramon Magsaysay

18.

Manuel A. Roxas was the 1st President of the 3rd Republic of the Philippines.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Fill in the blank: Manuel A. Roxas signed the Treaty of ______ relation and War Surplus Agreement.

a)

General

b)

Peace

c)

Friendship

d)

Trade

20.

What was the purpose of the Rehabilitation and Finance Corporation established during Manuel A. Roxas's presidency?

a)

To lend capital to small businesses and provide money to citizens to build their houses.

b)

To oversee the construction of public schools across the country.

c)

To manage the country's agricultural exports.

d)

To regulate foreign investments in the Philippines.

21.

Who was the 6th President of the country and the 2nd President of the 3rd Republic?

a)

Elpidio E. Quirino

b)

Ramon Magsaysay

c)

Carlos P. Garcia

d)

Manuel Roxas

22.

During which years did Elpidio E. Quirino serve as President?

a)

1948-1953

b)

1953-1957

c)

1946-1948

d)

1957-1961

23.

Elpidio E. Quirino signed the Labor Management and Advisory Boards to solve labor problems and unemployment.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

What is the purpose of the Agricultural Credit and Cooperative Financing Administration established during Elpidio E. Quirino's presidency?

a)

It provides loans and financial assistance to rural areas.

b)

It regulates the prices of agricultural products.

c)

It manages the distribution of fertilizers nationwide.

d)

It oversees the construction of irrigation systems.

25.

Who was the 7th President of the Philippines?

a)

Ramon F. Magsaysay

b)

Elpidio Quirino

c)

Carlos P. Garcia

d)

Diosdado Macapagal

26.

During which years did Ramon F. Magsaysay serve as President of the Philippines?

a)

1953-1957

b)

1946-1949

c)

1965-1969

d)

1957-1961

27.

Ramon F. Magsaysay is best known for successfully defeating which movement?

a)

Communist-led Hukbalahap movement

b)

Katipunan movement

c)

La Liga Filipina

d)

Propaganda movement

28.

What was the purpose of the National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Administration (NARRA) established by Ramon F. Magsaysay?

a)

To resettle dissidents and landless farmers, particularly aimed at rebel returnees, providing home lots and farmlands in Palawan and Mindanao.

b)

To promote industrialization by establishing manufacturing hubs in urban areas.

c)

To provide free education to all Filipino children in rural areas.

d)

To regulate the import and export of agricultural products in the Philippines.

29.

Ramon F. Magsaysay was the President of the 3rd Republic of the Philippines.

a)

True

b)

False

30.

Ramon F. Magsaysay helped landless farmers and rebel returnees during his presidency by:

a)

distributing land and providing support programs

b)

increasing taxes on farmers

c)

restricting access to farmland

d)

eliminating all agricultural subsidies

31.

Who became the President of the Philippines upon the death of Pres. Ramon Magsaysay?

a)

Carlos P. Garcia

b)

Manuel Roxas

c)

Ferdinand Marcos

d)

Elpidio Quirino

32.

Carlos P. Garcia was the 8th President of the Philippines and the 4th President of the 3rd Republic.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

What policy did Carlos P. Garcia sign that favored Filipino businessmen over foreign investors?

a)

Filipino First Policy

b)

Open Door Policy

c)

Import Substitution Policy

d)

Foreign Investment Act

34.

What was the main goal of the Austerity Program signed by Carlos P. Garcia?

a)

To achieve complete economic freedom and reduce the dominance of foreign interests.

b)

To increase government spending on infrastructure projects.

c)

To promote the expansion of foreign-owned businesses in the Philippines.

d)

To encourage the importation of luxury goods.

35.

The Filipino First Policy during Carlos P. Garcia's presidency was significant because it:

a)

prioritized Filipino businesses over foreign interests.

b)

encouraged foreign investment over local enterprises.

c)

focused on agricultural development exclusively.

d)

promoted unrestricted free trade with other countries.

36.

Who was the 9th President of the Philippines?

a)

Diosdado P. Macapagal

b)

Ferdinand E. Marcos

c)

Carlos P. Garcia

d)

Elpidio Quirino

37.

Which law did Diosdado P. Macapagal establish during his presidency?

a)

The first Land Reform Law

b)

The Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act

c)

The Rizal Law

d)

The Magna Carta for Public School Teachers

38.

Diosdado P. Macapagal declared which date to be Philippines’ Independence Day?

a)

June 12, 1898

b)

July 4, 1946

c)

August 21, 1983

d)

September 21, 1972

39.

Diosdado P. Macapagal was known as the Poor Boy from which place?

a)

Lubao

b)

Tarlac

c)

Malolos

d)

San Fernando

40.

Diosdado P. Macapagal was the 5th President of the 3rd Republic of the Philippines.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Who was the 10th President of the Philippines and the 6th President of the 3rd Republic?

a)

Ferdinand E. Marcos

b)

Carlos P. Garcia

c)

Diosdado Macapagal

d)

Elpidio Quirino

42.

On what date did Ferdinand E. Marcos declare Martial Law in the Philippines?

a)

September 22, 1972

b)

September 21, 1972

c)

August 21, 1971

d)

October 15, 1972

43.

Which hospital and research center with modern facilities for heart-related diseases was founded during Ferdinand E. Marcos's term?

a)

The Philippine Heart Center (PHC)

b)

The Philippine Lung Center

c)

The Philippine Kidney Institute

d)

The Philippine Cancer Center

44.

The Philippine Children's Medical Center (PCMC) was founded during Ferdinand E. Marcos's term to provide quality medical treatment for poor Filipino children.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Who was the 11th President of the country and the 1st President of the 4th Republic who restored democratic rule after the dictatorship?

a)

Ferdinand Marcos

b)

Corazon C. Aquino

c)

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

d)

Joseph Estrada

46.

Corazon C. Aquino served as President from ____ to ____.

a)

1986 to 1992

b)

1983 to 1989

c)

1992 to 1998

d)

1981 to 1987

47.

Corazon C. Aquino signed the Labor Management and Advisory Boards to solve labor problems and unemployment.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

What committee was created during Corazon C. Aquino's presidency to assist the poor and needy families?

a)

President’s Action Committee on Social Amelioration

b)

National Economic Development Authority

c)

Presidential Commission on Good Government

d)

Department of Social Welfare and Development

49.

Corazon C. Aquino contributed to restoring democratic rule in her country after the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos by:

a)

leading the People Power Revolution that ousted Marcos and restored democracy

b)

supporting the continuation of martial law under Marcos

c)

establishing a monarchy in the Philippines

d)

promoting military rule in the country

50.

Who was the 12th President of the Philippines?

a)

Ferdinand Marcos

b)

Corazon Aquino

c)

Fidel V. Ramos

d)

Joseph Estrada

51.

During which years did Fidel V. Ramos serve as President of the Philippines?

a)

1986-1992

b)

1992-1998

c)

1998-2004

d)

1972-1981

52.

Fidel V. Ramos was a military leader who served during the Marcos and Aquino administration.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

What major economic achievement occurred during Fidel V. Ramos's presidency?

a)

Philippine Stock Exchange became an international favorite.

b)

Introduction of the Euro currency in the Philippines.

c)

Nationalization of all private banks.

d)

Discovery of large oil reserves in Luzon.

54.

Which penalty was reinstated during Fidel V. Ramos's presidency?

a)

Death penalty

b)

Life imprisonment

c)

Community service

d)

Exile

55.

Fidel V. Ramos signed a peace agreement with which rebel group?

a)

New People's Army

b)

Moro National Liberation Front

c)

Abu Sayyaf

d)

Hukbalahap

56.

Who was the 13th President of the Philippines and the 3rd President of the 4th Republic?

a)

Joseph E. Estrada

b)

Fidel V. Ramos

c)

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

d)

Corazon Aquino

57.

What years did Joseph E. Estrada serve as President of the Philippines?

a)

1998-2001

b)

2001-2004

c)

1992-1998

d)

1986-1992

58.

What was Joseph E. Estrada's nickname?

a)

Erap Para sa Mahirap

b)

Panday ng Bayan

c)

Mahal ng Masa

d)

Tagapagligtas

59.

During Joseph E. Estrada's presidency, which group's headquarters and camps were captured?

a)

Moro Islamic Liberation Front

b)

New People's Army

c)

Abu Sayyaf Group

d)

Communist Party of the Philippines

60.

Joseph E. Estrada was among the “Magnificent 12” who voted to terminate the agreement that allowed for U.S. control of which two bases?

a)

Clark Airbase and Subic Naval Base

b)

Fort Bonifacio and Sangley Point

c)

Camp Aguinaldo and Villamor Airbase

d)

Basa Air Base and Mactan Air Base

61.

Who became the Philippine President after Erap was impeached?

a)

Gloria M. Arroyo

b)

Ferdinand Marcos

c)

Corazon Aquino

d)

Joseph Estrada

62.

Gloria M. Arroyo was the ___ President of the Philippines.

a)

14th

b)

12th

c)

15th

d)

16th

63.

Gloria M. Arroyo was the 4th President of the 4th Republic.

a)

True

b)

False

64.

During Gloria M. Arroyo's term, the peso became the best-performing currency of the year in Asia in which year?

a)

2005

b)

2007

c)

2009

d)

2010

65.

What law was implemented under Gloria M. Arroyo's term?

a)

eVAT Law

b)

Sin Tax Reform Law

c)

Universal Health Care Law

d)

Anti-Terrorism Act

66.

Who was the 15th President of the Philippines and the 5th President of the 4th Republic?

a)

Benigno C. Aquino III

b)

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

c)

Fidel V. Ramos

d)

Joseph Estrada

67.

Benigno C. Aquino III is the son of which two prominent figures?

a)

Corazon Aquino and Benigno Simeon Aquino, Jr.

b)

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Jose P. Laurel

c)

Imelda Marcos and Ferdinand Marcos

d)

Miriam Defensor Santiago and Ramon Magsaysay

68.

What major educational reform did Benigno C. Aquino III initiate in the Philippines?

a)

K-12 education

b)

Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education

c)

Free Lunch Program

d)

Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education

69.

Benigno C. Aquino III oversaw a 7.1% growth of the Philippine economy in 2012.

a)

True

b)

False

70.

Which of the following actions was taken by Benigno C. Aquino III during his presidency?

a)

Initiated K-12 education

b)

Suspended allowances and bonuses to certain board members

c)

Both A and B

d)

None of the above

71.

Who was the 16th President of the Philippines?

a)

Rodrigo R. Duterte

b)

Benigno S. Aquino III

c)

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

d)

Joseph Estrada

72.

Rodrigo R. Duterte was the 6th President of which Republic of the Philippines?

a)

4th Republic

b)

1st Republic

c)

2nd Republic

d)

3rd Republic

73.

What position did Duterte's father serve in?

a)

Governor of the province of Davao

b)

Mayor of Manila

c)

Senator of the Philippines

d)

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

74.

What was Duterte's mother known for?

a)

She was a community activist.

b)

She was a famous singer.

c)

She was a renowned scientist.

d)

She was a professional athlete.

75.

Which of the following was NOT a focus of Duterte's presidency?

a)

A) Fight against drugs

b)

B) Uplifting indigenous peoples

c)

C) Promoting tourism

d)

D) Securing financial support from Japan

76.

Duterte secured financial support from Japan and promises from Russia during his presidency.

a)

True

b)

False

77.

The TRAIN LAW mentioned in relation to Duterte's presidency refers to:

a)

A tax reform law aimed at restructuring the Philippine tax system

b)

A law promoting railway infrastructure development

c)

A law focused on improving public transportation safety

d)

A law regulating train ticket prices

78.

Who is the 17th President of the Philippines?

a)

Rodrigo Duterte

b)

Ferdinand 'Bongbong' R. Marcos Jr.

c)

Corazon Aquino

d)

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

79.

Ferdinand 'Bongbong' R. Marcos Jr. is the President of the 4th Republic of the Philippines.

a)

True

b)

False

80.

What symbol did President Bongbong choose to represent his campaign?

a)

Windmills

b)

Eagle

c)

Sunflower

d)

Carabao