WorksheetsPhilippine History Quizzer
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 36mins
Who founded the La Liga Filipina?
Jose Rizal
Emilio Jacinto
Andres Bonifacio
Emilio Aguinaldo
In 1851, the first commercial bank in the Philippines and the Far East was established. What is the present name of this bank?
Bangko Central ng Pilipinas
Banco de las Islas Filipinas
Bank of the Philippine Islands
Far East Bank
He was also known as Hermano Pule.
Apolinario de la Cruz
Aurelio Tolentino
Juan Arellano
Pedro Feced
Who was the chief advisor of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo?
Apolinario Mabini
Felipe Calderon
Pedro Paterno
Jose Rizal
Who was called "The First Filipino Diplomat"?
Robert Cortez
Felipe Agoncillo
Felipe Calderon
Miguel Cuaderno
Who was the leader of the Cavite Mutiny, the first huelga (labor strike) recorded in the Philippines?
Patricio Montojo
Rafael de Izquierdo
Macliing Dulag
Francisco la Madrid
The first president of the Katipunan was
Deodato Arellano
Teodoro Agoncillo
Juan Arellano
Andres Bonifacio
HThe highest mountain in Luzon
Mt. Kanlaon
Mt. Pulag
Mt. Giting-Giting
Mt. Apo
One of the last Filipino generals who fought the Americans and established the so-called "Tagalog Republic".
Gregorio del Pilar
Miguel Malvar
Macario Sakay
Manuel Tinio
She is one of Filipino heroines. After her husband died, she continued the war against Spain, was caught and hanged.
Teodora Alonso
Gabriela Silang
Leonor Rivera
Gregoria de Jesus
What is considered the earliest form of writing in the Philippines?
Alibata
Balitaw
Abakada
Roman alphabet
What was the first book published in the Philippines?
Barlaam e Josaphat
Noli Me Tangere
Doctrina Christiana
Pasiong Mahal
Who fought the Spanish government because the government did not give a formal funeral ceremony for his brother?
Francisco Dagohoy
Diego Silang
Andres Bonifacio
Macario Sacay
During the Japanese occupation of the Philippines, a Filipino president was appointed by the Japanese. Who was he?
Ramon Magsaysay
Sergio Osmena
Josefino Cotas Sr.
Jose P. Laurel Sr.
From which language is the Filipino vernacular largely derived?
Pangasinense
Tagalog
Cebuano
Kapampangan
What place in the Philippines is also known as the "walled city"?
Plaza Miranda
Fort Santiago
Intramuros
Luneta
What kind of a settlement did Manila grow from in the 16th century?
Muslim
Spanish
Visayan
English
Which church is the only gothic style church in Asia?
San Agustin Church
Manila Cathedral
San Sebastian Church
Quiapo Church
At what point do all the measurements in Manila begin?
the Rizal Park Monument flagpole
the National Library’s flagpole
the Quirino Grandstand flagpole
the National Museum’s flagpole
The largest landmass on Earth is called a ________.
Continent
Sandfield
World
Plain
The body of water east of the Philippines is the ________.
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
South China Sea
Celebes Sea
What is the longest river in the Philippines?
Rio Grande de Mindanao
Pulangui River
Cagayan River
Agno River
Which of the following refers to a country's physical features?
Geography
Philosophy
Topography
Cartography
Where is the largest lake in the Philippines located?
Taal
Bulusan
Laguna
Lanao
Which continent is connected to Asia?
Africa
Antarctica
Europe
South America
Tropical climate in low latitudes means ________.
Four distinct seasons
Seasons of dry and wet
Cold all year long
Heavy rain all year
Based on a country’s topography, it has ________.
Many plateaus and rough terrains
High and low places
Almost entirely plains
Mountainous areas
The most famous and scenic volcano in the Philippines, Mt. Mayon, because of its nearly perfect cone can be found in what region
Region III
Region IV-A
Region V
Region VI
Choose the physical feature of Central Luzon.
Mountainous area
Wide plains
No rainfall
Surrounded by sea
Which of the following is not a major body of water of the world?
Plain
Ocean
Lake
River
Early Filipinos had ________.
Sharp nose and big eyes
Fair smooth clothing
Short straight hair
Thick lips, curly hair, dark skin
Early settlements were near rivers or coasts. Why did they choose such places?
To avoid dangerous animals
To escape enemies quickly
Sources for their livelihood
For frequent meetings and festivities
Early Filipino ways of living depended on their ________.
Relationships
Livelihood
Environment
Beliefs
Which products did early Filipinos trade?
Pearls and coconuts
Weapons and gunpowder
Porcelain and fans
Copper and decorative cans
Who led the longest-running rebellion in Philippine history, sparked by a priest refusing Christian burial for his brother?
Francisco Balagtas of poetic fame
Francisco Dagohoy of Bohol revolt
Francisco de Juan from Manila guards
Francisco Balbuena of colonial police
Which woman is often called the Joan of Arc of the Philippines for her leadership in the struggle against Spain?
Macaria Pangilinan from Cavite
Gabriela Silang of Ilocos revolt
Marina Dizon of early Katipunan
Josefa Llanes Escoda leader
Who served as the editor and guiding leader of La Solidaridad, writing editorials that exposed abuses of the Spanish regime?
Andres Bonifacio revolutionary
Antonio Luna military strategist
Marcelo H. del Pilar reformist
Gregorio del Pilar young general
How did Lapu-Lapu prove his valor against Spanish aggression at Mactan?
By focusing on protecting private trade
By arranging a diplomatic blood pact
By waging armed resistance in battle
By negotiating formal surrender terms
To whom did Jose Rizal dedicate his novel El Filibusterismo?
Andres Bonifacio, Burgos and Silang
Lapu-Lapu, Magallanes and Jaena
Francisco Balagtas, Arellano and Jaena
Padre Gomez, Burgos and Zamora
After World War II, which priority did President Manuel A. Roxas emphasize to address destroyed infrastructure and a weakened economy?
Strict austerity among taxpayers
Land reform for rural cultivators
Reconstruction and national rehabilitation
Judicial reforms for most citizens
Which educator and patriot co-founded the Katipunan in 1892 and later became governor of Cavite in 1898?
Deodato Arellano president
Valentin Diaz early organizer
Ladislao Diwa from Cavite
Teodoro Plata from Manila circle
Who served as Emilio Aguinaldo’s adviser known as the Brain of the Revolution for his intellect?
Antonio Luna field commander
Andres Bonifacio founder-leader
Emilio Jacinto young writer
Apolinario Mabini political thinker
Who was called the Brain of the Katipunan and emphasized respect for women and love of country?
Emilio Aguinaldo military leader
Emilio Jacinto author of Kartilya
Antonio Luna tactical planner
Andres Bonifacio movement head
Which reformist journalist, known as Plaridel, founded the Tagalog newspaper that exposed Spanish abuses?
Antonio Luna columnist
Marcelo H. del Pilar writer
Emilio Aguinaldo president
Graciano Lopez Jaena editor
What core aim distinguished the Propaganda Movement’s La Solidaridad from the Katipunan?
Sought armed uprising immediately
Advocated peaceful reforms first
Focused only on regional autonomy
Promoted commerce over politics
Who declared the establishment of a national language?
Amado V. Hernandez
Jose P. Rizal
Lope K. Santos
Manuel L. Quezon
Which of the following is known as the inauguration day of the Third Republic?
July 14, 1946
July 28, 1946
July 24, 1946
July 4, 1946
Who launched the “Pilipino Muna” policy?
Ferdinand E. Marcos
Ramon Magsaysay
Manuel Roxas
Carlos P. Garcia
Who established foreign relations through MAPHILINDO?
Elpidio E. Quirino
Diosdado Macapagal
Carlos Romulo
Ferdinand Marcos
Who wrote the original lyrics of the National Anthem composed by Julian Felipe?
Gerinomo de Aguilar
Marcelo Aduanay
Damian Domingo
Jose Palma
This Filipino was a martyr during the Commonwealth for freedom and was executed by the Japanese. Who was he?
Manuel L. Quezon
Cayetano Arellano
Jose Abad Santos
Apolinario Mabini
Who popularized the slogan “If what benefits the common person benefits the entire nation”?
Apolinario Mabini
Elpidio Quirino
Ramon Magsaysay
Carlos P. Garcia
Which practice is NOT a wise use of natural resources?
Crop rotation on farmland
Using compost on farmland
Monocropping on cultivated land
Intercropping different plant species
Banning kaingin (slash-and-burn) shows protection of which environment?
Lands
Forests
Seas
Waters
Romblon has the largest marble deposits. Which natural resource category does this belong to?
Mineral resources
Water resources
Forest resources
Land resources
Which activity can harm our natural resources?
Sustainable fishing
Reforestation projects
Soil conservation
Open-pit mining
Alin sa mga sumusunod ang matalinong paggamit ng mga likas na yaman?
Pagtatambak ng mga dumi ng hayop at maging pataba ng mga halaman sa ilog.
Pagpuputol ng mga bakawan upang gawing uling.
Pagtatambak ng basura sa bakanteng lote.
Pagtitipid ng mga mineral.
Bakit kailangang pangalagaan ang mga likas na yaman ng bansa?
Upang madaling maubos at mayroong naming papalit.
Upang ang susunod na lahing Pilipino ay may mapagkukunan pa ng mga likas na yaman.
Upang madaling makahanap ng mga kakailanganin.
Upang mapakinabangan ng mayayamang tao.
Paano nakatutulong sap ag-unlad ng kabuhayan ng bansa ang pagpapahalaga ng likas na yaman?
Maalagaan at mapaunlad ang pinagkukunan ng yaman.
Maalagaan at mapaunlad ang pinagkukunan ng yaman.
Maalagaan at mapaunlad ang kabuhayan.
Mapalago ang sariling kabuhayan.
Anong uri ng pamahalaan ang umiiral sa Pilipinas?
Diktatoryal
Komunismo
Demokratiko
Monarkiya
The body of water surrounding the west of the archipelago
South China Sea
West Philippine Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
known as the "Father of History" for his groundbreaking work, The Histories, which systematically investigated and recorded past events
Aristotle
Plato
Socrates
Herodotos
The Largest fish in the world that can be found in the Country
sinarapan
marlin
whale shark
salmon
The narrowest strait in the world is the San Juanico Strait which is connected by San Juanico Bridge, connecting the provinces of
MIndoro and Batangas
Samar and Leyte
Marinduque and Masbate
Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental
What is the name given by Ferdinand Magellan when he re-discovered the islands and claimed it for the Spanish King
Las Islas de San Lazaro
Perla del mar de oriente
Las Islas Filipinas
slas Ninos Inocentes
