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WorksheetsPhilippine History Quiz
Total questions: 64
Worksheet time: 33mins
Which of the following foods were introduced by the Spaniards?
Menudo
Spaghetti
Sinigang
He was the governor-general who implemented the reduccion.
Jose Basco y Vargas
Diego Delos Santos
Luis Perez Dasmariñas
Regino Garcia
What educational institution did the Dominicans establish in 1611 in Manila?
Unibersidad de Santo Tomas
Unibersidad de San Felipe
Colegio de Santa Catalina
Natives who belonged to the upper class in society
Indios
Principalia
Sangley
He was the head of the barangay and was usually called Gat or Lakan.
Datu
Maharlika
Sangley
Alipin
Which among the following are the powers of Governor-General?
Commander and Chief of the Army and Navy
He can appoint and remove local officials.
All of the above
The government official tasked in leading a pueblo
Alcalde-mayor
Corregidor
Gobernadorcillo
They were born as freemen, allowed to own farm fields, and did not pay taxes to the datu.
Maharlika
Alipin
Datu
Sangley
He was known as the “ Prince of Filipino Printers.”
Juan Luna
Jose Dela Cruz
Tomas Pinpin
What was the effect of the Spanish conquest on the society of the native Filipinos?
Natives and Spanish are equal in society.
The standard of living of the natives was lower than that of the Spaniards.
There was no change in the standard of living of the natives before the arrival of the Spaniards.
They were Moro swordsmen who initiated ritual suicide attacks.
Aguacil Mayor
Juramentados
Remontados
The title given to Miguel Lopez de Legazpi as the first governor-general of the Philippines
adelantado
cabildo
escribano
When did the rivalry between the Muslims and the Spaniards start?
Upon the arrival of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi in the country
During the conquest of Martin de Salcedo
When Sultan Kudarat ordered his men to capture the Spaniards
It was a special court that looked into the abuses or crimes committed by the outgoing governor-general during his term.
Residencia
Tribunal de Quentas
Visitador
It was the highest and most powerful political position in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period.
Governor-General
Gobernadorcillo
Cabeza de Barangay
It is a well-known awit that was written by Francisco Baltazar, who was also known as Balagtas.
Ibong Adarna
Florante at Laura
Zarzuela
This decree helped in establishing a normal school for teachers under the supervision of the Jesuits.
Educational Decree of 1863
Educational Decree of 1864
Educational Decree of 1865
Why do Filipinos celebrate festivals that started during the Spanish colonial period?
to have expenses for the banquet
to have fun in town
to honor the patron saint of the town
This was the term used for the series of wars between the Muslims and Spaniards.
Jihad
Juramentados
Moro Wars
They held the highest positions in the civil government and Church organization.
Peninsulares
Mestizo
Insulares
Sangley
The following statements are the political changes that have taken place in the Philippines except ________.
The Spanish governor-general became more powerful.
The gobernadorcillo is the only highest position in the natives.
The datu were allowed to remain in their respective positions before the conquest.
It was an extension to the kitchen and serve as the depository of water jars, baskets, fuel, and other household objects.
Batalan
Silong
Sala
Bulwagan
Why did some native groups succeed in fighting the Spaniards?
The natives came together in unity to defend their beliefs and way of life within their community.
The Spaniards easily reconciled with the natives.
The Spaniards did not know enough to defeat the natives.
Provinces that were under the full authority of the colonial government
Alcaldia
Corregimiento
Pueblo
Highest court in the Philippines during the Spanish period
Banco Español
Council of Indies
Royal Audiencia
This school was only for the children of Spanish soldiers and orphans.
Colegio de Santa Catalina
Colegio de Santa Isabel
Colegio de Santa Potenciana
It is a room for receiving visitors.
Sala
Batalan
Silong
Kampilan
Ibong Adarna is a well-known (a) .
What is the Galleon Trade?
This shows the places where the trade takes place.
It was the only foreign trade of the Philippines for more than two centuries during the Spanish conquest.
It is a trading of products of different provinces in the country.
It refers to the Spaniards born in the Philippines.
Peninsulares
Insulares
Mestizo
Indios
What was the name of the long and violent battle between Muslims and Spaniards during the Spanish period in the Philippines?
Mindanao Wars
Moro Wars
Sulu Wars
It was used for teaching catechism in the schools for boys and girls.
Almanac
Doctrina Christiana
Retablo
It played a vital role in the determination of the Muslims to maintain their freedom.
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
They were products of the intermarriages between the Spaniards and Filipinos, Chinese and Filipinos, and Spaniards and Chinese.
Insulares
Mestizos
Penisulares
Indios
He was a great painter and was recognized for his masterpiece, Spoliarium.
Damian Domingo
Felix Hidalgo
Juan Luna
It refers to the towns that were considered economically developed and active in politics and were chartered into cities.
Alcaldias
Ayuntamiento
Corregimientos
They performed religious rituals during important events such as childbirths, weddings, and burials. They were respected and protected by men.
Maharlika
Missionary Orders
Babaylan
Friars
First financial institutions in the country during the Spanish period
Amigos del Pais
cofradias
obras pias
It replaced the baro’t saya and was worn together with the mantilla, a black shawl, and the panuelo, a big handkerchief placed on the shoulders.
Camisa 67
Kangan
Kimona
He brought up the idea of the reduccion to concentrate the Filipinos in one place for the easy and convenient control of the Spaniards.
Damian Domingo
Jose Burgos y Vargas
Juan de Plasencia
Francisco Suarez
He declared Jihad against the Spaniards and Filipinos who aided the Spaniards.
Sultan Ali
Sultan Kudarat
Sultan Osman
They were considered the lowest class in the colonial society.
Insulares
Non Christians
Principalia
Sangley
What changed to the type of Filipino residence during the Spanish period?
There had been stone houses and new parts of it.
All the houses were made of bamboo.
There was no change in the appearance of the house of the natives.
Filipinos who can write and speak in Spanish and the native language
Insulares
Ladrino
Peninsulares
Why is it necessary to improve the status of women in society?
Women need to be more authoritative than men.
Every man or woman has the right to have a good life.
Women must fight for their rights.
It became the favorite pastime of the Filipino men during the Spanish period.
Patintero
Sabong
Sipa
The insulares held the highest positions in the civil government and church organization.
True
False
The stone houses, churches, and government buildings built by the Spaniards were based on the Antillean architectural style from Antilles, Central America.
True
False
The Spaniards established a centralized government in order to further control the Filipinos.
True
False
Unity among the Muslims in Mindanao helped them resist the Spanish colonialism.
True
False
The second story of the bahay na bato was usually converted into a storage area for stacking rice and other grains and materials.
True
False
The peninsulares were the products of the intermarriages between the Spaniards and Filipinos, Chinese and Filipinos, and Spaniards and Chinese.
True
False
The stone houses that were built by the Spaniards were big, sturdy, and durable.
True
False
The Filipinos learned the art of printing and engraving from the Spaniards.
True
False
There were changes in social status during the Spanish period. There were Spaniards, composed of insulares and peninsulares, the mixed races or mestizos, and the natives.
True
False
Colleges and universities were established by the missionaries for courses such as medicine, law, and pharmacy, as well as other courses for men.
True
False
The principalia were native Filipinos who became landowners and held positions in the government as gobernadorcillo and cabeza de barangay.
True
False
The Sangleys were considered an influential group of natives in Philippine communities during colonial times.
false
true
The revolts of Filipinos awakened the spirit of national consciousness to foster their love for country and pride in the Filipino race.
true
false
The Chinese built lighthouse, railways, cable, and telephone services to facilitate the transfer of goods and products in the different markets in the country and the world
true
false
Several Spanish words were integrated into the Filipino language such as hardin, silya, aparador, beranda, and others.
t
f
The cabeza de barangay was chosen by the King of Spain and served as his representative in the colony.
t
f
How did the Indigenous groups in the Cordilleras and Northern Luzon react to Spanish colonialism?
They burned the houses of alcalde mayor and encomendero
They launched a series of revolts against the Spaniards
They destroys the properties and farms that were own by the Spaniards
The natives easily trust the Spaniards
Which of the following are the economic programs of Jose Basco y Vargas?
Opening of Manila to World Trade
Tobacco Monopoly
New System of Transportation and Telecommunication
Establishment of Banks
Establishing national and local government
