MIGUEL, ROSCHELLE M. BSA-1A PROF.

VICTORINO

PHILIPPINE HISTORY 101 ASSIGNMENT

Assignment: Answer the following by means of researching, that way you will know the answers to
the most popular questions in Philippine History! This is a comprehensive practice activity for
Philippine History. It should show you the areas that you need to study more on. This test consists
of important questions. So, sit relaxed and take your time and good luck!

Questions and Answers:

1. Their death signaled the beginning of the Propaganda Movement.

Answer: GOMBURZA

The martyrdom of the GOMBURZA, the three priests named Father Mariano
Gomez, Jose Burgos and Jacinto Zamora apparently helped to inspire the
organization of the Propaganda Movement, which aimed to seek reforms and
inform Spain of the abuses of its colonial government. As their death awakened
strong feelings of anger and resentment among the Filipinos. They were
executed on February 17, 1872 by the Spanish Colonizers due to charges of
subversion.

2. Which of the following was not a reform sought from the Spanish government by the
propagandists?
A. Basic human rights for the Filipinos
B. Change of government from absolute to the limited monarch
C. Equality of the Filipinos and Spaniards before the law
D. Restoration of Filipino representation in the Cortes
 Answer: B. Change of government from absolute to the limited monarch

The Spaniards stayed in the Philippines for 333 years and they tried to make
the Filipinos their slaves. There were some Filipinos who were able to seek
formal education in Spain but most of them planned out how they can oust the
Spaniards away from their country. The propagandists did not ask for the
change of government from absolute to limited monarch.

3. The first editor of La Solidaridad (The Sol).

Answer: Graciano López Jaena

La Solidaridad was founded on February 15, 1889 and existed up to November

15, 1895; being Graciano Lopez-Jaena as its first editor after he was soon
succeeded by Marcelo H. del Pilar. La Solidaridad was a political propaganda
paper with a liberal, reformist orientation dedicated to the task of fighting
reaction in all its forms.

4. Which of the following is not true of the La Solidaridad?

A. It was a forum for discussion of the issues concerning the Philippines.
B. It was the official organ of the reform movement.
C. It featured articles about the good deeds of the friars.
D. It was a vehicle for the expression of the political views of the reformers.
Answer: C. It featured articles about the good deeds of the friars.

La Solidaridad was an organization created in Spain on December 13, 1888 that

aimed to increase Spanish awareness of the needs of its colony, the Philippines,
and to propagate a closer relationship between the Philippines and Spain.

5. Diariong Tagalog was founded by:

A. Marcelo del Pilar
B. Juan Luna
C. Laktaw
D. Gregorio Sanciano
 Answer: A. Marcelo del Pilar

Marcelo H. Del Pilar (1850-1896) was a Philippine revolutionary propagandist

and satirist. In 1882 he founded the newspaper Diariong Tagalog to propagate
democratic liberal ideas among the farmers and peasants.

6. Rizal's anatomy of a revolution that failed was the:

Answer: El Filibusterismo

El filibusterismo is the second novel written by Philippine national hero José

Rizal. It is the sequel to Noli Me Tángere that was first published in 1891 and is
about a revolution that failed lead by Simoun.

7. Who was the president of the Associacion La Solidaridad?

A. Jose Ma. Panganiban
B. Mariano Ponce
C. Manuel Sta. Maria
D. Galiciano Apacible
Answer: D. Galiciano Apacible

Galaciano Apacible was Rizal’s cousin that was a Philippine politician and the
president of La Solidaridad.

8. The political section of the Asociacion Hispano-Filipino was under the charge of:
A. Jose Rizal
B. Marcelo del Pilar
C. Dominador Gomez
D. Tomas Arejola
Answer: B. Marcelo del Pilar

Marcelo H. del Pilar headed the political section of the Hispano-Filipino

Associations; an organization composed of Filipino and Spaniards that aim the
reform of the Philippines during Spaniards’ colonization.
9. The first Masonic lodge in the Philippines was Lodge:
Answer: Lodge Nilad

Nilad Lodge, which is number 12 on the rolls of the Grand Lodge of the
Philippines is the oldest lodge under its jurisdiction. It affiliated only in 1917,
but its foundation dates back as far as 1892, or 20 years before the Grand Lodge
was organized.

10. The rightist wing of La Liga came to be called:

A. Cuerpos de Propagandistas
B. Cuerpos de Compromisarios
C. Cuerpos de Militantes
D. Cuerpos de la Revolucionarios
Answer: B. Cuerpos de Compromisarios

The Liga membership split into two groups: one of these is the Cuerpo de
Compromisarios formed by the conservatives which pledged to continue
supporting the La Solidaridad.

11. Katipunan was anchored on the political platform of separating the country from Spain.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A. True

Katipunan was founded by anti - Spanish Colonialism Filipinos in Manila in the

1890s. The primary goal of the society was to get freedom and independence
from Spain.

12. The newspaper of the Katipunan was known as:

Answer: The Kalayaaan
Kalayaan (Liberty/Freedom) was the official organ and newspaper of the
Katipunan. It was first published March 1896, even though its masthead was
dated January 1896.

13. The fundamental teachings of the Katipunan were embodied in the document written by
Emilio Jacinto known as:
Answer: The Kartilya ng Katipunan
The Kartilya ng Katipunan served as the guidebook for new members of the
organization, which laid out the group's rules and principles. The first edition of
the Kartilya was written by Emilio Jacinto.

14. All of the following are reasons behind the failure of the reform movement, except one.
Which is the exception?
A. Petty quarrels among reformists
B. Spain's preoccupation with her own internal problems
C. Lack of finances to support propaganda activities
D. Failure of the friars to counter attacks on the clergy
Answer: D. Failure of the friars to counter attacks on the clergy

The Reform Movement that occurred in the 1880s failed as one of the reason
is that Spain had too many problems of their own, the Philippines didn't have
enough money, and the last reason why it failed was because of the division
between the propagandists.

15. The highest grade of membership in the Katipunan was called:

Answer: Bayani

Andres Bonifacio divided the members into three grades: The Katipon (literally:
Associate) which is the lowest rank, the Kawal (soldier), and the Bayani (Hero
or Patriot).

16. What was the alleged cause of the discovery of the Katipunan?
A. Discovery of Katipunan paraphernalia at the Diario de Manila
B. Discovery of the list of Katipunan members
C. Patino's disclosure of the secrets of the society
D. A quarrel between Patino and De La Cruz
Answer: C. Patino’s disclosure of the secrets of the society
Patiño, a member of Katipunan confirmed the possible rebellion of the Filipinos
against the Spaniards.

17. The password used by a KAWAL in the Katipunan:

Answer: GOMBURZA

The password used by a Kawal in the Katipunan was Gom-Bur-Za, that is taken
from the names of the three martyrs Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos and Jacinto
Zamora.
18. The pen name Taga-Ilog was associated with:
A. Antonio Luna
B. Mariano Ponce
C. Jose Ma. Panganiban
D. Juan Luna
Answer: A. Antonio Luna

Antonio Luna wrote articles for the reformist periodical, La Solidaridad under
the pen name ‘Taga-Ilog,’ which criticized the friars and abusive government
officials and aspired for changes in the colony.

19. The central leadership of the KKK was the:

A. Sangguniang Hukuman
B. Sangguniang Bayan
C. Sangguniang Barangay
D. Kataastaasang Sanggunian
Answer: D. Kataastaasang Sanggunian

The Katipunan was governed by the Supreme Council (Tagalog: Kataas-taasang

Sanggunian); wherein, the first Supreme Council of the Katipunan was formed
around August 1892, a month after the founding of the society.

20. Rizal was not in favor of the revolution planned by the Katipunan because of the:
A. Unpreparedness of the Katipuneros for an armed struggle
B. Willingness to the wealthy Filipinos to support the struggle
C. Absence of a military tactician who will direct the military operations of the KKK
Answer: A. Unpreparedness of the Katipuneros for an armed struggle

Rizal was resolutely opposed to the idea of a premature armed rebellion and
advised the Katipuneros to wait for the right timing, secure the needed
weapons and get the support of the rich and scholarly class.

21. This event reflected the decision of the Katipunan to stage a revolution against Spain.
Answer: Cry of Montalban
22. The leader of the Magdiwang faction of the KKK in Cavite was:
Answer: Mariano Álvarez
The Magdiwang chapter was started by Mariano Álvarez, related by marriage
to Andrés Bonifacio, the leader of the Katipunan.

23. The Cry of Pugad Lawin marked the end of:

A. Bonifacio's leadership in the KKK
B. Filipino vassalage to Spain
C. KKK as a secret society
Answer: B. Filipino vassalage to Spain
The Cry of Pugad Lawin was the beginning of the Philippine Revolution against
the Spanish Empire.

24. The first real battle fought by the Filipinos against the Spaniards was the Battle of:
A. Majayjay
B. Pugad Lawin
C. Montalban
D. Pinaglabanan
Answer: D. Pinaglabanan
The Battle of Pinaglabanan is considered as the first major battle of the
Philippine Revolution because this is the first exploit undertaken by the
Katipuneros against the Spaniards after its discovery.

25. Bonifacio's formal declaration of the nullity of decisions reached at the Tejeros Convention
was known as The Acta de Imus:
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
Andres Bonifacio, after leaving the convention convinced that the election at
the convention had been invalid, they drew up a document titled Acta de
Tejeros giving their reasons for having rejected the convention results.