- 1. The history of the Philippines is a rich tapestry of diverse cultures, colonial influences, and struggles for independence. From ancient civilizations like the Majapahit Empire to the Spanish colonization and the subsequent American occupation, the Filipino people have endured various challenges and triumphs. The fight for independence led by national heroes like Jose Rizal and Andres Bonifacio culminated in the declaration of independence in 1898. The Philippines has since evolved into a vibrant nation with a unique blend of traditions, languages, and customs. Despite its tumultuous past, the Philippines continues to thrive as a resilient and dynamic country in Southeast Asia.
When did the Philippines gain independence from Spanish colonization?
A) September 21, 1972
B) July 4, 1946
C) June 12, 1898
D) December 7, 1941
- 2. Which Philippine president declared martial law in 1972?
A) Ramon Magsaysay
B) Benigno Aquino Jr.
C) Corazon Aquino
D) Ferdinand Marcos
- 3. Who was the leader of the Katipunan, a secret society that fought for Philippine independence?
A) Manuel L. Quezon
B) Emilio Aguinaldo
C) Andres Bonifacio
D) Jose Rizal
- 4. Who was the first President of the Philippines?
A) Emilio Aguinaldo
B) Sergio Osmena
C) Manuel L. Quezon
D) Carlos P. Garcia
- 5. Who was the first Filipino saint?
A) Pedro Calungsod
B) Gregorio del Pilar
C) Lorenzo Ruiz
D) Ramon Magsaysay
- 6. Which event led to the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1898, signaling the end of the Spanish-American War?
A) The Siege of Baler
B) The execution of Jose Rizal
C) The Cry of Pugad Lawin
D) The Battle of Manila Bay
- 7. Which Philippine president was known as the 'Greatest President of the Commonwealth Period'?
A) Manuel L. Quezon
B) Benigno Aquino Jr.
C) Emilio Aguinaldo
D) Sergio Osmena
- 8. Which American general led the US forces that captured Emilio Aguinaldo?
A) Dwight D. Eisenhower
B) Frederick Funston
C) George S. Patton
D) Douglas MacArthur
- 9. Which US president granted the Philippines independence on July 4, 1946?
A) Dwight D. Eisenhower
B) Franklin D. Roosevelt
C) John F. Kennedy
D) Harry S. Truman
- 10. Who was the leader of the Filipino Muslims who led armed resistance against the Spanish colonial government?
A) Datu Lapu-Lapu
B) Sultan Kudarat
C) Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah
D) Lapu-Lapu
- 11. Which Philippine president was known as the 'Asian Diplomat'?
A) Elpidio Quirino
B) Sergio Osmena
C) Carlos P. Garcia
D) Manuel Roxas
- 12. Who was the first Filipino cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church?
A) Orlando Quevedo
B) Rufino Jiao Santos
C) Luis Antonio Tagle
D) Jaime Sin
- 13. Which Philippine president was assassinated at the Manila International Airport in 1983?
A) Ramon Magsaysay
B) Benigno Aquino Jr.
C) Fidel V. Ramos
D) Joseph Estrada
- 14. In what year did the Philippines declare its independence from the United States?
A) 1935
B) 1962
C) 1952
D) 1946
- 15. Which Filipino hero was known as the 'Sublime Paralytic'?
A) Emilio Aguinaldo
B) Andres Bonifacio
C) Apolinario Mabini
D) Jose Rizal
- 16. Where did the Battle of Tirad Pass, where Gregorio del Pilar died, take place?
A) Ilocos Sur
B) Bataan
C) Batangas
D) Cavite
- 17. What was the name of the first Philippine constitution?
A) Quezon Constitution
B) Aguinaldo Constitution
C) Mabini Constitution
D) Malolos Constitution
- 18. When was the EDSA People Power Revolution?
A) 1986
B) 1992
C) 2001
D) 1972
- 19. Which American governor-general ordered the establishment of the University of the Philippines?
A) William Howard Taft
B) Theodore Roosevelt
C) Woodrow Wilson
D) Harry S. Truman
- 20. In what year did the Philippines host the Miss Universe pageant for the first time?
A) 1997
B) 1981
C) 1974
D) 1969
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