WorksheetsSocuial Studies Phil Presidents
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 40mins
Who was the 1st President of the Philippines and the President of the Revolutionary Government during the Spanish Colonization?
Andres Bonifacio
Emilio F. Aguinaldo
Jose Rizal
Apolinario Mabini
Emilio F. Aguinaldo signed the Pact of Biak-na-Bato, creating a truce between which two groups?
Spanish and American revolutionaries
Spanish and Philippine revolutionaries
American and Japanese revolutionaries
Philippine and Japanese revolutionaries
Fill in the blank: Emilio F. Aguinaldo led the Philippines in the ________ war and American-Philippine War.
Spanish-Philippine
World
Vietnam
Korean
Who was the 2nd President of the Philippines and became the President of the Philippine Commonwealth?
Emilio Aguinaldo
Manuel L. Quezon
Jose P. Laurel
Sergio Osmeña
In what years did Manuel L. Quezon serve as President of the Philippine Commonwealth?
1935-1944
1946-1953
1928-1935
1957-1961
Manuel L. Quezon was known as the “Father of the National Language.” (Ama ng Wikang Pambansa)?
True
False
What important amendment did Manuel L. Quezon advocate for in the 1935 Constitution?
Women’s suffrage
Independence from Spain
Martial Law
Economic reforms
Who was the 3rd President of the Philippines during the Japanese occupation?
Manuel L. Quezon
Sergio Osmeña
José P. Laurel
Emilio Aguinaldo
In what years did José P. Laurel serve as President of the Philippines?
1943-1945
1946-1948
1935-1939
1953-1957
What was the name of the provisional government organized by José P. Laurel during the Japanese occupation?
KALIBAPI (Kapisanan sa Paglilingkod sa Bagong Pilipinas)
HUKBALAHAP (Hukbong Bayan Laban sa Hapon)
Katipunan ng mga Anak-Pawis sa Pilipinas
Philippine Commonwealth Government
José P. Laurel resisted Japanese efforts to draft Filipinos into the Japanese military service.
True
False
Who was the 4th President of the Philippines?
Sergio S. Osmeña
Manuel L. Quezon
Jose P. Laurel
Elpidio Quirino
Sergio S. Osmeña was the founder of which political party?
Nationalist Party
Liberal Party
Democratic Party
Federalista Party
Sergio S. Osmeña joined with which US General in Leyte on October 20, 1944?
Douglas MacArthur
George S. Patton
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Omar Bradley
What major bank was rehabilitated during Sergio S. Osmeña's presidency?
Philippine National Bank
Bank of the Philippine Islands
Development Bank of the Philippines
Land Bank of the Philippines
Sergio S. Osmeña served as President of the Philippines from ____ to ____.
1944 to 1946
1935 to 1941
1953 to 1957
1946 to 1948
Who was the 5th President of the Philippines?
Manuel A. Roxas
Sergio Osmeña
Elpidio Quirino
Ramon Magsaysay
Manuel A. Roxas was the 1st President of the 3rd Republic of the Philippines.
True
False
Fill in the blank: Manuel A. Roxas signed the Treaty of ______ relation and War Surplus Agreement.
General
Peace
Friendship
Trade
What was the purpose of the Rehabilitation and Finance Corporation established during Manuel A. Roxas's presidency?
To lend capital to small businesses and provide money to citizens to build their houses.
To oversee the construction of public schools across the country.
To manage the country's agricultural exports.
To regulate foreign investments in the Philippines.
Who was the 6th President of the country and the 2nd President of the 3rd Republic?
Elpidio E. Quirino
Ramon Magsaysay
Carlos P. Garcia
Manuel Roxas
During which years did Elpidio E. Quirino serve as President?
1948-1953
1953-1957
1946-1948
1957-1961
Elpidio E. Quirino signed the Labor Management and Advisory Boards to solve labor problems and unemployment.
True
False
What is the purpose of the Agricultural Credit and Cooperative Financing Administration established during Elpidio E. Quirino's presidency?
It provides loans and financial assistance to rural areas.
It regulates the prices of agricultural products.
It manages the distribution of fertilizers nationwide.
It oversees the construction of irrigation systems.
Who was the 7th President of the Philippines?
Ramon F. Magsaysay
Elpidio Quirino
Carlos P. Garcia
Diosdado Macapagal
During which years did Ramon F. Magsaysay serve as President of the Philippines?
1953-1957
1946-1949
1965-1969
1957-1961
Ramon F. Magsaysay is best known for successfully defeating which movement?
Communist-led Hukbalahap movement
Katipunan movement
La Liga Filipina
Propaganda movement
What was the purpose of the National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Administration (NARRA) established by Ramon F. Magsaysay?
To resettle dissidents and landless farmers, particularly aimed at rebel returnees, providing home lots and farmlands in Palawan and Mindanao.
To promote industrialization by establishing manufacturing hubs in urban areas.
To provide free education to all Filipino children in rural areas.
To regulate the import and export of agricultural products in the Philippines.
Ramon F. Magsaysay was the President of the 3rd Republic of the Philippines.
True
False
Ramon F. Magsaysay helped landless farmers and rebel returnees during his presidency by:
distributing land and providing support programs
increasing taxes on farmers
restricting access to farmland
eliminating all agricultural subsidies
Who became the President of the Philippines upon the death of Pres. Ramon Magsaysay?
Carlos P. Garcia
Manuel Roxas
Ferdinand Marcos
Elpidio Quirino
Carlos P. Garcia was the 8th President of the Philippines and the 4th President of the 3rd Republic.
True
False
What policy did Carlos P. Garcia sign that favored Filipino businessmen over foreign investors?
Filipino First Policy
Open Door Policy
Import Substitution Policy
Foreign Investment Act
What was the main goal of the Austerity Program signed by Carlos P. Garcia?
To achieve complete economic freedom and reduce the dominance of foreign interests.
To increase government spending on infrastructure projects.
To promote the expansion of foreign-owned businesses in the Philippines.
To encourage the importation of luxury goods.
The Filipino First Policy during Carlos P. Garcia's presidency was significant because it:
prioritized Filipino businesses over foreign interests.
encouraged foreign investment over local enterprises.
focused on agricultural development exclusively.
promoted unrestricted free trade with other countries.
Who was the 9th President of the Philippines?
Diosdado P. Macapagal
Ferdinand E. Marcos
Carlos P. Garcia
Elpidio Quirino
Which law did Diosdado P. Macapagal establish during his presidency?
The first Land Reform Law
The Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act
The Rizal Law
The Magna Carta for Public School Teachers
Diosdado P. Macapagal declared which date to be Philippines’ Independence Day?
June 12, 1898
July 4, 1946
August 21, 1983
September 21, 1972
Diosdado P. Macapagal was known as the Poor Boy from which place?
Lubao
Tarlac
Malolos
San Fernando
Diosdado P. Macapagal was the 5th President of the 3rd Republic of the Philippines.
True
False
Who was the 10th President of the Philippines and the 6th President of the 3rd Republic?
Ferdinand E. Marcos
Carlos P. Garcia
Diosdado Macapagal
Elpidio Quirino
On what date did Ferdinand E. Marcos declare Martial Law in the Philippines?
September 22, 1972
September 21, 1972
August 21, 1971
October 15, 1972
Which hospital and research center with modern facilities for heart-related diseases was founded during Ferdinand E. Marcos's term?
The Philippine Heart Center (PHC)
The Philippine Lung Center
The Philippine Kidney Institute
The Philippine Cancer Center
The Philippine Children's Medical Center (PCMC) was founded during Ferdinand E. Marcos's term to provide quality medical treatment for poor Filipino children.
True
False
Who was the 11th President of the country and the 1st President of the 4th Republic who restored democratic rule after the dictatorship?
Ferdinand Marcos
Corazon C. Aquino
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Joseph Estrada
Corazon C. Aquino served as President from ____ to ____.
1986 to 1992
1983 to 1989
1992 to 1998
1981 to 1987
Corazon C. Aquino signed the Labor Management and Advisory Boards to solve labor problems and unemployment.
True
False
What committee was created during Corazon C. Aquino's presidency to assist the poor and needy families?
President’s Action Committee on Social Amelioration
National Economic Development Authority
Presidential Commission on Good Government
Department of Social Welfare and Development
Corazon C. Aquino contributed to restoring democratic rule in her country after the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos by:
leading the People Power Revolution that ousted Marcos and restored democracy
supporting the continuation of martial law under Marcos
establishing a monarchy in the Philippines
promoting military rule in the country
Who was the 12th President of the Philippines?
Ferdinand Marcos
Corazon Aquino
Fidel V. Ramos
Joseph Estrada
During which years did Fidel V. Ramos serve as President of the Philippines?
1986-1992
1992-1998
1998-2004
1972-1981
Fidel V. Ramos was a military leader who served during the Marcos and Aquino administration.
True
False
What major economic achievement occurred during Fidel V. Ramos's presidency?
Philippine Stock Exchange became an international favorite.
Introduction of the Euro currency in the Philippines.
Nationalization of all private banks.
Discovery of large oil reserves in Luzon.
Which penalty was reinstated during Fidel V. Ramos's presidency?
Death penalty
Life imprisonment
Community service
Exile
Fidel V. Ramos signed a peace agreement with which rebel group?
New People's Army
Moro National Liberation Front
Abu Sayyaf
Hukbalahap
Who was the 13th President of the Philippines and the 3rd President of the 4th Republic?
Joseph E. Estrada
Fidel V. Ramos
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Corazon Aquino
What years did Joseph E. Estrada serve as President of the Philippines?
1998-2001
2001-2004
1992-1998
1986-1992
What was Joseph E. Estrada's nickname?
Erap Para sa Mahirap
Panday ng Bayan
Mahal ng Masa
Tagapagligtas
During Joseph E. Estrada's presidency, which group's headquarters and camps were captured?
Moro Islamic Liberation Front
New People's Army
Abu Sayyaf Group
Communist Party of the Philippines
Joseph E. Estrada was among the “Magnificent 12” who voted to terminate the agreement that allowed for U.S. control of which two bases?
Clark Airbase and Subic Naval Base
Fort Bonifacio and Sangley Point
Camp Aguinaldo and Villamor Airbase
Basa Air Base and Mactan Air Base
Who became the Philippine President after Erap was impeached?
Gloria M. Arroyo
Ferdinand Marcos
Corazon Aquino
Joseph Estrada
Gloria M. Arroyo was the ___ President of the Philippines.
14th
12th
15th
16th
Gloria M. Arroyo was the 4th President of the 4th Republic.
True
False
During Gloria M. Arroyo's term, the peso became the best-performing currency of the year in Asia in which year?
2005
2007
2009
2010
What law was implemented under Gloria M. Arroyo's term?
eVAT Law
Sin Tax Reform Law
Universal Health Care Law
Anti-Terrorism Act
Who was the 15th President of the Philippines and the 5th President of the 4th Republic?
Benigno C. Aquino III
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Fidel V. Ramos
Joseph Estrada
Benigno C. Aquino III is the son of which two prominent figures?
Corazon Aquino and Benigno Simeon Aquino, Jr.
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Jose P. Laurel
Imelda Marcos and Ferdinand Marcos
Miriam Defensor Santiago and Ramon Magsaysay
What major educational reform did Benigno C. Aquino III initiate in the Philippines?
K-12 education
Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education
Free Lunch Program
Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education
Benigno C. Aquino III oversaw a 7.1% growth of the Philippine economy in 2012.
True
False
Which of the following actions was taken by Benigno C. Aquino III during his presidency?
Initiated K-12 education
Suspended allowances and bonuses to certain board members
Both A and B
None of the above
Who was the 16th President of the Philippines?
Rodrigo R. Duterte
Benigno S. Aquino III
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Joseph Estrada
Rodrigo R. Duterte was the 6th President of which Republic of the Philippines?
4th Republic
1st Republic
2nd Republic
3rd Republic
What position did Duterte's father serve in?
Governor of the province of Davao
Mayor of Manila
Senator of the Philippines
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
What was Duterte's mother known for?
She was a community activist.
She was a famous singer.
She was a renowned scientist.
She was a professional athlete.
Which of the following was NOT a focus of Duterte's presidency?
A) Fight against drugs
B) Uplifting indigenous peoples
C) Promoting tourism
D) Securing financial support from Japan
Duterte secured financial support from Japan and promises from Russia during his presidency.
True
False
The TRAIN LAW mentioned in relation to Duterte's presidency refers to:
A tax reform law aimed at restructuring the Philippine tax system
A law promoting railway infrastructure development
A law focused on improving public transportation safety
A law regulating train ticket prices
Who is the 17th President of the Philippines?
Rodrigo Duterte
Ferdinand 'Bongbong' R. Marcos Jr.
Corazon Aquino
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Ferdinand 'Bongbong' R. Marcos Jr. is the President of the 4th Republic of the Philippines.
True
False
What symbol did President Bongbong choose to represent his campaign?
Windmills
Eagle
Sunflower
Carabao
