J.H.

CERILLES STATE COLLEGE

Mati, San Miguel, Zamboanga del Sur
CEEPEd
General Education
Readings in Philippine History

1. Which is TRUE of historical development of the Philippines?

A. It has never been an independent person
B. It has been an independent nation ever since.
C It has evolved from a colony to a fully independent nation.
D. It has no achieved full independence from the very beginning.
2. Which problem is common from the presidency of Marcos, Aquino, Ramos, Estrada, Macapagal-Arroyo and Benigno
Aquino III?
A. Social injustice B. Peace and Security C. Poor Governance D. Moral Degeneration
3. Basically, the Philippine agrarian problem is a question of _______________________.
A. land distribution B. nepotism and corruption C. graft and corruption D. Moral degradation
4. Every elected President of the Philippines delivers SONA. What does SONA mean?
A. Speech of the Nation Assembly D. State of the Nation Address
B. Speech of the Nation Address D. State of the Nation Advocacy
5. It is considered as the lifeblood of history. It can be written (sound. Artifacts, art work,etc.)that provides direct or
firsthand evidence about an event, object or person.
A. Primary Sources C. Secondary Sources
B. Evidence D. Historians
6. He authored Doctrina Cristiana, the first book printed in the Philippines.
A. Fr. Juan de Plasencia C.Antonio Pigafetta
B .Emilio Jacinto D. Jose Rizal
7. Which is TRUE of the Philippines?
A. It has been colonized by two European colonial powers
B. It has never been united as a nation
C. There have been attempts to change its government to a parliamentary form
D. It is the only Christian country in Asia.
8. As a result of EDSA I , the Philippines ___________.
A. became known worldwide for its People Power Revolution.
B. changed it form of government to parliamentary
C. saw the impeachment of Joseph Estrada as president
D. intensified its participation in international affairs
9. Which is TRUE of formers president Corazon Aquino?
I. The first female President of the Philippines II. The first female president in ASIA III. Describe as the “
icon of democracy.”
A. I, II and III B. I and II C. I and III D.I only
10. Years ago “Cha- cha” and “con-ass” were popular words in the Philippines. With which were the words “Cha-cha”
and “con ass” associated?
A. Imposition of martial law B. Return to dictatorial form of government
C. Amendment of the present Constitution D. Division between Senate and House of
Representatives
11. The Philippine revolt against Spain, the Philippine-American War, the Muslim rebellion, the NPA, the MILF and Abu
Sayyaf movement point to the reality of _____in the Philippines.
A. multi-ethnicity B. poverty C. poor quality of education D. insurgency
12. Which of the following was the first to happen?
A. Aguinaldo was captured. B. Aguinaldo declared Philippine independence.
C. Guerilla warfare against the US was initiated D. The Philippines was ceded to the US by the Treaty of Paris.
13. With whom is the “Strong Republic” associated?
A. Fidel V. Ramos B. Joseph Estrada C. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo D. Corazon Aquino
14. Which of the four pillars of education for the 21st century is crucial in the light of conflicts between Israel and
Palestine?
A. Learning to do B. Learning to be C. Learning to live together D. Learning to know
15. Who is the general who said, “ I shall return !”? A monument in his honor stands in Corregidor by the bay.
A. William H. Taft B. Douglas McArthur C. John Dewey D. Reiner Schurmann
16. In 1565 Legaspi concluded a blood compact with the chief of Bohol. Who is referred to?
A. Raja Sulayman B. Sikatuna C. Lakandula D. Rajah Tupas
17. The Japanese successful invasion was climaxed by the surrender of the joint Filipino American forces on May 6,
1942. Where did this happen?
A. Bataan B. Corregidor C. Capas D. Manila
18. The Philippines objected to the advisory on travels to Mindanao by the Australia government. What should the
government do?
A. Declare war against the country B. File diplomatic protest C. Recall all nationals D. Arrest their nationals
19. Foreign investors are discouraged in doing business in our country. To what condition can this be attributed?
I. Deteriorating peace and order II. Poor technology III. High tariffs IV. Poor standards
A. I and II B. I, II and III C. II only D. IV only
20. Who is the President who is known for his “Filipino First Policy” and Austerity Program?
A. Diosdado Macapagal B. Carlos P. Garcia C. Manuel Roxas D. Ramon Magsaysay
21. Pre- colonial trade in the Philippines was prosperous. What system did they use for their business transactions?
A. Money B. Barter C. Credit D. Banking
22. After Negritos, what was the second group of people who migrated by the sea to the Philippines?
A. Indonesians B. Arabs C. Indians D. Malays
23. Foreign influences are evidences on most aspects of Filipino culture including Philippine languages. From which
Asian language do these words come: alam, hukom, salamat.
A. Malayo-Polynesian B. Sanskrit C. Arabic D. Mandarin
24. What is considered the earliest form of writing in the Philippines?
A. Abakada B. Roman alphabet C. Alibata D. Balitaw
25. Who was the American president who proclaimed the Benevolent Assimilation policy during the American colonial
years of the Philippines?
A. William Mckinley B. Franklin Roosevelt C. Woodrow Wilson D. Theodore Roosevelt
26. Who first introduced the Islamic religion to the Philippines?
A. Rajah Baguinda B. Idi Amin C. Mukdum D. Abu Bakr
27. The following were among the five ships involved in Ferdinand Magellan’s voyage EXCEPT___________________.
A. Concepcion B. Cartagena C. Trinidad D. Victoria
28. Who was among the last Filipino generals who fought the American and established the so-called “Tagalog
Republic”?
A. Gregorio del Pilar B. Miguel Malvar C. Macario Sakay D. Manuel
Tinio
29. In Philippine history, who was known as “The Great Dissenter”?
A. Camilo Osias B. Claro M. Recto C. Macario Sakay D. Manuel Tinio
30. During the Spanish era, who was the revolutionary leader who waged a long war against the government because it
did not allow proper burial for his brother?
A. Macario Sacay B. Andres Bonifacio C. Diego Silang D. Francisco Dagohoy
31. The late president Ferdinand Marcos placed the Philippines under Martial Law through which of the following laws?
A. Article 6 Section 14 of the 1973 Constitution B. R.A. 274 C. Proclamation 1081 D. Kautusang
Tagapagpaganap blg. 25 S. 1974
32. What building was the only one left intact after the destruction of Intramuros during the Battle of Manila?
A. Manila Post Office B. San Agustin Church C. Manila Cathedral D. Quiapo Church
33. What was the first book published in the Philippines?
A. Del Superior Govierno B. Doctrina Christiana C. Pasiong Mahal D. Barlaame Josaphat
34. During pre-colonial period the socio-political unit was the barangay, from the Malay term balangay, meaning a boat.
During colonial period, several forms of government were established in the Philippines. Which among the following was
not a form of government during colonial period?
a. puppet c. Military
B. Democratic Republic d. Centralized colonial government
35. The reformist who formed the propaganda Movement used the pen to expose the abuses of the Spaiards. The
following are reformist except?
a. Dr. Jose Rizal C. Emilio Aguinaldo
b. Marcelo H. Del Pilar d. Graciano Lopez Jaena
36. Which of the following is negative result of American colonization?
a. Progress in Education c. Improvement of Public Health & Welfare
b. Continuance of Colonial Mentality d. Development of Transportation & Community

37. What is the major program of the President Carlos P. Garcia during his administration?
a. Land to the landless c. Reconstruction and Reconciliation
B. Filipino first policy d. Philippines 2000
38. The emergence of Filipino nationalism came as a response to the long period of Spanish misrule that hampered
political and economic development. Which of the following is not a contributing factor to the development of Filipino
nationalism?
a. Personal Grievances c. Racial Prejudice
b. Secularization Controversy d. Rise of the Middle Class
39. The ancient custom of arranging marriages of children by the parents came from the influence of
a. Japanese d. Chinese
b. Borneans d. Indians
40. Different methods were used by the Filipinos to fight against the Japanese. One of these is the use of art to express
their feeling against the Japanese government. The arts evolved while it is being used against the Japanese.
a. The arts is part of culture that is developed by events in its environment
b. The Filipinos love the arts
c. The Filipinos fought for their freedom
d. The Filipinos are free to express their feelings
41. The religious schism which occurred in our country during the 1896-Revolution resulted in the formation a religious
sect popularly known today as:
a. Iglesia ni Cristo c. Anglican Church
b. Philippine Independent Church d. Evangelist Church
42. The president who ordered the immediate deportation of Harry Stonehill, an American arrested by National Bureau of
Investigation.
a. Carlos P. Garcia c. Elpidio Quirino
b. Diosdado Macapagal d. Manuel Roxas
43. The American promise of granting independence to the Filipinos after a transition period was contained in the
following legislation except
a. Jones Law c. Philippine Bill of 1902
b. Hare-Hawes Cutting law d. Tydings McDuffie Law
44. A law passed on May 1939 which punished Filipinos who allowed themselves to be used as fronts by alien
businessmen and investors.
a. Immigration Law c. Indigenous Protection Law
b. Economic Protection Law d. Anti-Dummy Law
45. Which Law prohibited the display of all flags, banners, symbol and other paraphernalia used by the resistance against
the US.
a. Jones Law c. Maura Law
b. Flag Law d. Tydings McDuffie Law
46. The law providing greater protection for tenants by granting them freedom to choose the system of tenancy under
which they would want to work.
a. Land Tenancy Act c. Agricultural Tenancy Act
b. Land Grant Act d. Tenants Freedom Act
47. Agreement between the U.S. and the Philippines wherein the former would withdraw and surrender all rights and
possessions, supervision, jurisdictions, control or sovereignty over the Philippines.
a. Treaty of general relations c. Treaty of Withdrawal of Authority
b. Treaty of Sovereignty d. Treaty of Surrender
48. American Governor-General in whose administration saw the resignation of all Filipino cabinet members, thus
precipitating the “cabinet crisis”.
a. Cameron Forbes c. Elwell Otis
b. Benjamin Harrison d Leonard Wood
49. The propaganda Movement was examples of the Filipino’s expression of nationalism. However, most people of today
doubt the nationalism intention of the propaganda due to its non-advocacy of
 a. Assimilation c. Generation of the Philippines from Spain
b. reform in the administration d. .Annexation of the Philippines
50. Which of the following was the greatest naval battle in history during Japanese occupation of the Philippines?
a. Battle of Leyte Gulf c. Battle of Samar
b. Battle of Surigao Gulf d. Battle of Café Engano

51. This law provided that American good of all and in unlimited quantities could enter the Philippines free duty
a. Payne-Aldrich Act c. Hare Hawes Cutting Act
b. Tydings McDuffie Law d. Jones Law
52. The conflict among the most powerful countries gave way to the start of Japanese period which caused damages to the
Philippines. In your own opinion, how can you prevent conflicts with other people?
a Respect individual differences
b. believe that you are superior than others
c. Impose your principles in life to others
d. Avoid sensitive topics
53. Veneration of spirits was common among ancient Filipino. Memories of their dead relatives were kept alive through
carved idols. This practice is called
a. Cult of the dead c. Nature of Worship
b. Mass of the dead d. Divination
54. He promised to “make this country great again and ruled for about twenty years.
a. Diosdado Macapagal c. Ramon Magsaysay
b. Ferdinand Marcos d. Carlos Garcia
55. In the “Death march”prisoners were forced to march from Bataan to this place.
a. Sta. Maria, Bulacan c. Lipa, Batangas
b. Imus, Cavite d. san Fernando, Pampanga
56. Who among the following became the chaiman of the first Philippine Commission?
a. William H. Taft c. Jacob Shurman
b. Dean Worcester d. Luke Wright
57. After the Filipino-American War, the Americans imposed restriction on Filipinos. The 10 year period was referred to
as period of suppressed nationalism and one policy during this time was reconcentration. Which of the following refers to
reconcentration?
a. Formulation Federal Party c. Restriction in membership in armed band
b. Capture of rebel leaders d. Settlement of Filipinos ion one area
58. The public announcer of the barangay who announces the promulgation of the new rules and regulations.
a. Trial by Ordeal c. Umalohokan
b. Judicial d. Succession
59. The practice of having surnames was started during Spanish regime through the order of
a. Governor gen. Claveria c. Governoe Gen. Dela Torre
b. Governor Gen. Polavieja c. Governoe Gen. Juadrones
60. Which of the following sporadic uprising is considered as the longest revolt?
a. Bankaw c. Tamblot
b. Dagohoy d. Magalat
61. The form of government established by Aguinaldo was changed from dictatorial to
a. democratic c. republic
b. socialist d. revolutionary
62. The first Filipino who effectively repelled Spanish aggressor was
a. Humabon c. Lapu-Lapu
b. Sulayman d. Lakandula
63. Which of the following does not belong to the social transformation that took place as a result of Spanish
colonization?
a. Adoption of fiesta to honor patron saints
b. Giving Spanish surnames to Filipinos
c. Introduction of Gregorian calendar
d. Introduction of crops and fruit trees that came from Mexico
64. The Filipino is a product of a mixture of races and blending of eastern and Western culture but he is basically a
a. Mestizo c. Indonesian
b. Chinese d. Malay
65. The oldest University in the Philippines founded by Dominicans in 1611 is
a. Ateneo de Manila c. San Ignacio
b. San Juan de Letran d. Santo tomas
66. In 1565, Legaspi concluded a blood compact with the chief of Bohol named
a. Raja Tupas c. Sikatuna
b. Rajah Sulayman d. Lakandula
67. Sporadic uprisings started as early 1574 by Lakandula and Sulayman were followed by Magalat, Tamblot, bankaw,
Dagohoy and Diego Silang. These revolts were merely failure. In your own opinion, how can you prevent sporadic revolts
to become failure?
a. Initiative c. Respect for others
b. National Unity d. Hospitality
68. If a freemen married a dependent their only child would become
a. a freemen c. noble
b. dependent d. half free and half dependent
69. He is known for his ”Philippine 2000”which is meant to make Philippines as an economically developed country.
a. Ferdinand Marcos c. Diosdado Macapagal
b. Fidel Ramos d. Joseph Estrada
70. Which of the following example shows the heroism of the Filipinos during Japanese period in the Philippines?
a. Support for KALIBAPI c. Defending Bataan
b. Being a Makapili d. Cooperation with the kenpetais
71. “The Man of the Masses “he promised to give the common tao justice
a. Manuel Roxas c. Ramon Magsaysay
b. Elpidio Quirino d. Fidel Ramos
72. For two centuries the chief source of official and individual income in the Philippine was the
a. Obias Pias c. Royal Company of the Philippines
b. Tobacco monopoly d. Galleon Trade
73. Frist woman President who restored democracy in the Philippines as an economically developed country
a. Melchora Aquino c. Imelda Marcos
b. Corazon Aquino d. Gregoria de Jesus
74. The Spanish official who was empowered to remove, suspend or impose penalties upon erring officials
a. Visitador general c. Governadorcillo
b. Governor-general d. Corregidor
75. In order to show that God always took the side of side of the innocent the early Filipinos resorted to trial
a. by number of witness c. by verbal ability
b. by ordeal d. by jury
76. Who was instructed to prepare the groundwork for the gradual Filipinization of the government?
a. Hare-Hawes c. Taft
b. Schurman d. Tyydings McDuffie
77. The Cabinet member of the Quezon administration who was told by the President to stay and meet the Japanese while
the latter would flee to Corregidor
a. Benigno Aquino Sr. c. Jose P. Laurel
b. Jose Abad Santos d. Jorge Vargas
78. The Meaning of “Kempetai”
a. Military Police c. Japanese Soldiers
b. Military Agent d. Guerillas
79. The American introduction of the democratic ideas made Filipinos aware of their rights as citizen of the Philippines.
Which of the following rights shows abused of freedom?
a. Right to vote during elections
b. Right to be elected to office
c. Right to express grievances through demonstrations even if traffic is disrupted
d. Right to own properties anywhere in the Philippines
80. Who gave Rizal the title “Tagalog Christ”?
a. Miguel de Unamuno
 b. Apolinario de la Cruz
c. Felipe Salvador
d. Isabelo de los Reyes
81. Barangay was the unit of government during pre-colonial period. Which of the following does not describe to the form
of government in the colonial period?
a. Centralized government c. Puppet government
b. Civil government d. Democratic Republic government
82. The president famous for the “Filipino First Policy” and Austerity Program is
a. Ramon Magsaysay c. Carlos Garcia
b. Diosdado Macapagal d. Manuel Roxas
83. Documents or works made by individuals who are not directly involved to the event. Sources that utilize primary
sources to provide an interpretation of the past.
a. Primary Source c. Secondary Source
b. Evidence d. Historian
84. Ferdinand Magellan began his voyage around the world with five ships. Which ship did he command?
a. Conception c. Trinidad
b. Santiago d. Victoria
85. It is an object made by people that can help archaeologists learn what life was like in the past.
a. Fossils c. Evidence
b. Artifacts d. Remains
86. When did Magellan reach the Philippines?
a.16 March 1521 c. 29 June 1526
b. 7 April 1522 d. 30 November 1528
87. He authored Doctrina Cristiana, the first book printed in the Phillipines.
a.Fr. Juan de Plasencia c. Antonio Pigafetta
b.Emilio Jacinto d. Jose Rizal
88. This person was sent and tasked by Andres Bonifacio to talk to Rizal and seek his counsel about the upcoming
revolution.
a. Pedro Paterno c. Miguel Malvar
b. Emilio Jacinto d. Dr. Pio Valenzuela
89. This type of alipin have their own house and possession and only serves their masters when needed.
a. Aliping Sagigilid /Saguiguilid c. Mamayang hindi malaya
b. Aliping Namamahay d. Aliping may bahay
90. The cavity mutiny was caused by what?
a. Force labor
b. Secularization movement
c. Abolition of benefits of workers in Cavite arsenal
d. Cavite mutiny
91. The person appointed by Manuel Quezon to search for Bonifacio’s remain was_____.
a. Guillermo Masangkay c. Miguel Malvar
b. Mariano Alvarez d. Dr. Pio Valenzuela
92.The governor-general who signed Rizal’s Execution.
a. Governor-General Camilo de Polavieja c. Governor-General Fernando de Rivera
b. Major General Leonard Wood d. General Valeriano Weyler
93. He was mostly known for his works as being dramatic and dynamic, focusing on romanticism and realism styles of
art.
a. Antonio Luna c. Ferdinand Amorsolo
b. Fernando Amorsolo d. Juan Luna
94 The following are the paintings of Juan Luna, except,
a. The death of Cleopatra c. The Blood Compact
b. Spoliarium d. Planting Rice
95. The following are the paintings of Amorsolo, except?
a. Dalagang Bukid c. Planting Rice
b. Fruit Gatherer d. Tampuhan
96. He best known for his illuminated landscapes, which often portrayed traditional Filipino customs, culture, fiestas and
occupations.
 a. Antonio Luna c. Felipe Amorsolo
b. Fernando Amorsolo d. Juan Luna
97. His allegorical works were inspired with classical balance, and often showed figures in theatrical poses. Who is this
painter?
a. Antonio Luna c. Felipe Amorsolo
b. Fernando Amorsolo d. Juan Luna
98. This event said to be the signal to start the revolution against the Spaniards.
a. Pact of Biak na Bato c. Cry of Pugad Lawin
b. Treaty of Paris d. Tejeros Convention
99. She was known as the "Grand Woman of the Revolution" and the "Mother of Balintawak" for her contributions.
a. Melchora Aquino c. Trinidad Tecson
b. Gabriela Silang d. Maria Orosa
100. He was the founder of the Katipunan.
a. Dr. Pio Valenzuela c. Melchora Aquino
b. Andres Bonifacio d. Santiago Alvarez