Philippine History
1. Who is considered the “Father of the Philippine Revolution”?
a) Emilio Aguinaldo
b) Andres Bonifacio
c) Apolinario Mabini
d) Jose Rizal
2. The First Philippine Republic was established in 1899 at:
a) Cavite
b) Malolos, Bulacan
c) Kawit, Cavite
d) Manila
3. The Cry of Pugad Lawin marked the start of what movement?
a) La Solidaridad
b) Propaganda Movement
c) Katipunan Revolution
d) American Occupation
4. Who was the first Filipino president?
a) Manuel L. Quezon
b) Jose P. Laurel
c) Emilio Aguinaldo
d) Sergio Osmeña
5. Jose Rizal was executed on December 30, 1896 at:
a) Bagumbayan (Luneta)
b) Intramuros
c) Cavite
d) Malacañang
6. The Pact of Biak-na-Bato in 1897 resulted in:
a) Spain granting the Philippines independence
b) Temporary truce between Spaniards and revolutionaries
c) The capture of Andres Bonifacio
d) U.S. invasion of the Philippines
7. The Philippine-American War began in:
a) 1896
b) 1898
c) 1899
d) 1901
8. The Jones Law of 1916 promised:
a) Immediate independence for the Philippines
b) Philippine participation in World War I
c) Eventual independence after a stable government was established
d) U.S. statehood for the Philippines
9. The Japanese occupation of the Philippines began in:
a) 1941
b) 1942
c) 1943
d) 1945
10. Who was the president of the Second Philippine Republic during Japanese occupation?
a) Jose P. Laurel
b) Manuel L. Quezon
c) Sergio Osmeña
d) Elpidio Quirino
11. When was Philippine independence from the United States officially recognized?
a) June 12, 1898
b) December 30, 1896
c) July 4, 1946
d) September 21, 1972
12. The EDSA People Power Revolution in 1986 led to the ouster of:
a) Ferdinand Marcos
b) Corazon Aquino
c) Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
d) Joseph Estrada
13. Who is known as the “Brains of the Revolution”?
a) Apolinario Mabini
b) Jose Rizal
c) Emilio Jacinto
d) Marcelo H. del Pilar
14. Which governor-general implemented the Tobacco Monopoly in the 18th century?
a) Simon de Anda
b) Jose Basco y Vargas
c) Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
d) Diego Silang
15. The 1935 Constitution established the:
a) Commonwealth of the Philippines
b) Second Philippine Republic
c) First Philippine Republic
d) Martial Law government
16. Ferdinand Magellan arrived in the Philippines in what year?
a) 1492
b) 1521
c) 1565
d) 1600
17. Who is the first woman president of the Philippines?
a) Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
b) Corazon Aquino
c) Miriam Defensor-Santiago
d) Leni Robredo
18. The Galleon Trade connected Manila to which foreign city?
a) New York
b) Madrid
c) Acapulco
d) Tokyo
19. Who led the longest revolt in Philippine history, known as the Dagohoy Revolt?
a) Diego Silang
b) Francisco Dagohoy
c) Gabriela Silang
d) Sultan Kudarat
20. Which Philippine hero is known as the “Greatest Malayan”?
a) Andres Bonifacio
b) Jose Rizal
c) Manuel L. Quezon
d) Emilio Aguinaldo
Answer Key
1 – b
2 – b
3 – c
4 – c
5 – a
6 – b
7 – c
8 – c
9 – b
10 – a
11 – c
12 – a
13 – a
14 – b
15 – a
16 – b
17 – b
18 – c
19 – b
20 – c
