- 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) December 7, 1941
B) July 4, 1946
C) September 21, 1972
D) June 12, 1898
- 2. Which Philippine president declared martial law in 1972?
A) Corazon Aquino
B) Benigno Aquino Jr.
C) Ramon Magsaysay
D) Ferdinand Marcos
- 3. Who was the leader of the Katipunan, a secret society that fought for Philippine independence?
A) Andres Bonifacio
B) Emilio Aguinaldo
C) Manuel L. Quezon
D) Jose Rizal
- 4. Who was the first President of the Philippines?
A) Carlos P. Garcia
B) Emilio Aguinaldo
C) Manuel L. Quezon
D) Sergio Osmena
- 5. Who was the first Filipino saint?
A) Pedro Calungsod
B) Lorenzo Ruiz
C) Gregorio del Pilar
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 execution of Jose Rizal
B) The Battle of Manila Bay
C) The Siege of Baler
D) The Cry of Pugad Lawin
- 7. Which Philippine president was known as the 'Greatest President of the Commonwealth Period'?
A) Manuel L. Quezon
B) Sergio Osmena
C) Benigno Aquino Jr.
D) Emilio Aguinaldo
- 8. Which American general led the US forces that captured Emilio Aguinaldo?
A) George S. Patton
B) Douglas MacArthur
C) Dwight D. Eisenhower
D) Frederick Funston
- 9. Which US president granted the Philippines independence on July 4, 1946?
A) Franklin D. Roosevelt
B) Dwight D. Eisenhower
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) Sultan Kudarat
B) Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah
C) Lapu-Lapu
D) Datu Lapu-Lapu
- 11. Which Philippine president was known as the 'Asian Diplomat'?
A) Sergio Osmena
B) Manuel Roxas
C) Carlos P. Garcia
D) Elpidio Quirino
- 12. Who was the first Filipino cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church?
A) Jaime Sin
B) Orlando Quevedo
C) Luis Antonio Tagle
D) Rufino Jiao Santos
- 13. Which Philippine president was assassinated at the Manila International Airport in 1983?
A) Fidel V. Ramos
B) Ramon Magsaysay
C) Joseph Estrada
D) Benigno Aquino Jr.
- 14. In what year did the Philippines declare its independence from the United States?
A) 1952
B) 1946
C) 1935
D) 1962
- 15. Which Filipino hero was known as the 'Sublime Paralytic'?
A) Jose Rizal
B) Apolinario Mabini
C) Andres Bonifacio
D) Emilio Aguinaldo
- 16. Where did the Battle of Tirad Pass, where Gregorio del Pilar died, take place?
A) Ilocos Sur
B) Cavite
C) Batangas
D) Bataan
- 17. What was the name of the first Philippine constitution?
A) Mabini Constitution
B) Quezon Constitution
C) Malolos Constitution
D) Aguinaldo Constitution
- 18. When was the EDSA People Power Revolution?
A) 2001
B) 1992
C) 1972
D) 1986
- 19. Which American governor-general ordered the establishment of the University of the Philippines?
A) William Howard Taft
B) Woodrow Wilson
C) Harry S. Truman
D) Theodore Roosevelt
- 20. In what year did the Philippines host the Miss Universe pageant for the first time?
A) 1974
B) 1997
C) 1981
D) 1969
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