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November 05, 2019

SUMMATIVE TEST 1
2021-2022 /1T SS022 Readings in Philippine History
SY/TERM COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE SET

I- ESSAY. Answer two questions/items per week only. Your essay should be well-expressed and
well-presented. Support your ideas with references from credible authors and sources. Your
answer shall be graded based on the following:

 Thesis statement. Thesis is clear and well developed. The thesis identifies the question and
evaluates the relevance of the issue addressed in the essay prompt. (4pts)
 Analysis and supporting information. Uses relevant information and facts to effectively defend the
thesis. (2pts)
 Organization. Clearly organized with a logical structure that supports the thesis. Transitions are
smooth. (2pts)
 Sentence Structure, Grammar, Mechanics, & Spelling. Sentences are well constructed and have
varied structure and length. No errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling. (2pts)

WEEK 1

 What is history?
 What is the importance of studying history?
 Would the writing of history possible without written sources? Why or why not?

WEEK 2

 Argue why the chronicle of Pigafetta is believable to erase all doubts pertaining to the First Mass in
the Philippines.
 Cite three inclusions of the Kartilya and attribute it to the attitude of the Filipinos today.
 Cite a factor that you think contributed most in the rise of the Filipino nationalism and attribute it to
the declaration of Philippine Independence.
 What are the inclusions of the following?
a. Declaration of the Philippine Independence
b. Treaty of Paris
 2. How did the declaration and the treaty of Paris affect the Philippine landscape in terms of the
political and social aspects?
 Argue whether the treaty of Paris was an agreement to give full independence to the Filipinos

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INSTRUCTOR: CEDRIC XXX
JOSEPH R. MANDAP JGHOFILEA
FORM CAS
THIS FORM IS AVAILABLE AT THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
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November 05, 2019

SUMMATIVE TEST 1
2021-2022 /1T SS022 Readings in Philippine History
SY/TERM COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE SET

WEEK 3

 According to President McKinley, how did he arrive at the decision of annexing the Philippines to the
United States?
 How does the Benevolent Assimilation Proclamation of President William McKinley made explicit US
intentions in the Philippines?
 What were the words in the document that touch the consequences of opposing US annexation of
the Philippines?
 What ideas sustained the Filipinos to continue the fight against the Japanese?
 What did Bataan symbolize for the “liberty-loving people of the world”?
 Why is it more appropriate to commemorate April 9 not as day of surrender but as a day of valor
(Araw ng Kagitingan)?
 What are the objectives of the 1976 Tripoli Agreement?
 According to the agreement, how can these objectives be achieved?

WEEK 4

 Where do you think the first Mass happened? Support your claim.
 What do you think is the implication of the first catholic mass in the Philippines?
 What is about the Cavite Mutiny?
 Argue the claim of the Spanish government and the Filipinos of the Cavite Mutiny.
 How did the Cavite Mutiny contribute to Nationalism?
 How the copies of the retraction of Fr. Balaguer and the original one differ?
 What are the major points in the retraction you think questionable and why?
 How possible the retraction copies were not authentic rather only a hoax?
 Would you think Rizal did sign the retraction and forget everything that he started?
 What was the cause of of the Cry for Rebellion?
 Where did the cry of rebellion really happened?

REVIEWED BY / DATE APPROVED BY/ DATE

INSTRUCTOR: CEDRIC XXX
JOSEPH R. MANDAP JGHOFILEA
FORM CAS
THIS FORM IS AVAILABLE AT THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
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November 05, 2019

SUMMATIVE TEST 1
2021-2022 /1T SS022 Readings in Philippine History
SY/TERM COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE SET

 What was the result of the event?

 What do you think is the importance of that event in shaping the Philippines' development as a
nation?

REVIEWED BY / DATE APPROVED BY/ DATE

INSTRUCTOR: CEDRIC XXX
JOSEPH R. MANDAP JGHOFILEA
FORM CAS
THIS FORM IS AVAILABLE AT THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE