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General Education (Old Curriculum) 4. What was the cause of the Ilocano Uprising in
PHILIPPINE HISTORY
Reactions to Invaders (Part 2)
1. How can we always be free from being
abused?
A. By staying silent and not standing up for our
rights.
B. By relying on others to protect us.
C. By fighting against injustice and oppression.
D. By accepting the abuses and continuing to
suffer.
Correct answer: C
Rationale: By fighting against injustice and
oppression, we can actively work towards
maintaining our freedom and standing up for
our rights.
2. Who encouraged the Malong Revolt in 1660?
A. Pedro Almazan
B. Diego Silang
C. Andres Malong
D. Francisco Dagohoy
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Andres Malong of Lingayen,
Pangasinan was the leader who encouraged
the Malong Revolt in 1660.
3. What happened to Andres Malong during the
Spanish attack on his camp?
A. He escaped and went into hiding.
B. He was caught and executed.
C. He surrendered and became a Spanish ally.
D. He led a successful counterattack against the
Spaniards.
Correct answer: B
Rationale: Andres Malong was caught and
executed when the Spaniards attacked his
camp.
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1661?
A. Land grabbing by Spanish rulers.
B. Forced labor imposed by the Spanish.
C. Strict religious policies enforced by the
Spanish.
D. Inspiration from Andres Malong's revolt.
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The Ilocano Uprising in 1661 was
caused by land grabbing by Spanish rulers.
5. How did the Ilocanos show their rebellion?
A. Killing Spanish priests.
B. Burning churches.
C. Killing Spanish officials.
D. All of the above.
Correct answer: D
Rationale: The Ilocanos showed their rebellion by
killing Spanish priests, burning churches, and
killing Spanish officials.
6. Who led the Tapar Rebellion in 1663?
A. Andres Malong
B. Pedro Almazan
C. Tapar
D. Francisco Dagohoy
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Tapar, a Visayan, led the Tapar
Rebellion in 1663.
7. What did Tapar establish in Panay?
A. A new religion similar to Christianity.
B. A rebellion against the Spanish.
C. A Spanish military outpost.
D. A trade alliance with neighboring tribes.
Correct answer: A
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Rationale: Tapar established a new religion in
Panay, which had some resemblance to
Christianity.
8. How did Francisco Dagohoy's rebellion start in
1744?
A. The killing of a Spanish priest who refused a
Christian burial.
B. A protest against excessive taxes and tributes.
C. The appointment of Dagohoy as governor of
Bohol.
D. The betrayal of his brother by the Spanish
priests.
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Francisco Dagohoy's rebellion started
with the killing of a Spanish priest who refused to
give his brother a Christian burial.
9. How long did Francisco Dagohoy's rebellion
last?
A. 10 years
B. 50 years
C. 85 years
D. 100 years
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Francisco Dagohoy's rebellion lasted
for 85 years, making it the longest revolt in
Philippine history.
10. What was the main reason for the Tagalog
Provinces Uprising in 1745?
A. Land grabbing by the missionaries.
B. Strict religious policies enforced by the
Spanish.
C. Excessive taxes and tributes imposed by the
Spanish.
D. Forced labor imposed by the Spanish.
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The main reason for the Tagalog
Provinces Uprising in 1745 was land grabbing by
the missionaries.
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11. What was Diego Silang's cause for rebellion
in 1762?
A. Spanish abuse and burdensome tribute
payments.
B. Religious freedom for the Filipinos.
C. The removal of taxes on Filipino farmers.
D. Spanish attempts to colonize Ilocano
territories.
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Diego Silang rebelled in 1762 due to
Spanish abuse and burdensome tribute
payments.
12. Who killed Diego Silang?
A. Miguel Vicos
B. Pedro Almazan
C. Spanish friars
D. Spanish officials
Correct answer: A
Rationale: Miguel Vicos, a Spanish mestizo, was
paid by the Spaniards to kill Diego Silang.
13. What was the initial motivation for Juan de la
Cruz Palaris' rebellion in 1762?
A. Forced labor imposed by the Spanish.
B. Spanish abuse and burdensome tribute
payments.
C. Land grabbing by Spanish rulers.
D. Strict religious policies enforced by the
Spanish.
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The initial motivation for Juan de la
Cruz Palaris' rebellion in 1762 was Spanish abuse
and burdensome tribute payments.
14. How did the revolt led by Juan de la Cruz
Palaris end?
A. The rebels were captured and executed.
B. The rebels successfully established their own
government.
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C. The Spaniards agreed to negotiate with the
rebels.
D. The rebels surrendered peacefully.
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The revolt led by Juan de la Cruz
Palaris ended with the capture and execution of
the rebels.
15. Who led the Hermano Pule uprising in 1840?
A. Francisco Dagohoy
B. Pedro Almazan
C. Apolinario dela Cruz
D. Andres Malong
Correct answer: C
Rationale: Apolinario dela Cruz, also known as
Hermano Pule, led the uprising in 1840.
16. What was the main reason for Apolinario
dela Cruz's religious revolt?
A. A desire to become a Spanish priest.
B. The prohibition of Filipinos in religious orders.
C. The lack of religious freedom for the Filipinos.
D. The mistreatment of Filipinos in the San Juan
de Dios Hospital.
Correct answer: B
Rationale: The main reason for Apolinario dela
Cruz's religious revolt was the prohibition of
Filipinos in religious orders.
17. What did Apolinario dela Cruz establish in
honor of Saint Joseph?
A. A religious brotherhood for Filipinos.
B. A rebellion against the Spanish government.
C. A school for Filipino children.
D. A trade alliance with neighboring tribes.
Correct answer: A
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Rationale: Apolinario dela Cruz established a
religious brotherhood for Filipinos in honor of
Saint Joseph.
18. What was the outcome of the Hermano Pule
uprising?
A. Apolinario dela Cruz was captured and
executed.
B. The Spanish government recognized the
uprising's cause.
C. The uprising led to significant religious reforms.
D. The rebellion was suppressed and peace was
restored.
Correct answer: A
Rationale: The outcome of the Hermano Pule
uprising was the capture and execution of
Apolinario dela Cruz.
19. What were some reasons for the Filipinos to
rise against the Spaniards?
A. Abusive behavior of Spanish officials.
B. Land grabbing by Spanish rulers.
C. Strict religious policies enforced by the
Spanish.
D. All of the above.
Correct answer: D
Rationale: Filipinos rose against the Spaniards
due to the abusive behavior of Spanish officials,
land grabbing by Spanish rulers, and strict
religious policies enforced by the Spanish.
20. What prevented the Spaniards from fully
conquering the Muslims?
A. The Muslims' production of their own
weapons.
B. The Muslims' refusal to recognize Spanish rule.
C. The Spaniards' lack of resources and funding.
D. The Spanish government's agreement with
the Sultan of Jolo.
Correct answer: B
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Rationale: The Muslims' refusal to recognize

Spanish rule prevented the Spaniards from fully
conquering them.

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