1. He was the first president of “Tagalog Republic”.
a. Macario Sakay
b. Simeon Ola
c. Gregorio Aglipay
d. Baldomero Aguinaldo
Rationale:
Macario Sakay- He was the first president of the “Tagalog Republic”
Simeon Ola- He was the last general to surrender to American
Baldomero Aguinaldo- President of Magdalo Faction and sibling of Emilio
Aguinaldo
Gregorio Aglipay- Co-founder of Philippine Independence Church
2. It is dependent on the availability of primary sources, documentary sources,
secondary events or testimonies of the authorities.
a. Historical Consciousness
b. Historical Criticism
c. Historical Research
d. Historical Method
Rationale:
Historical Consciousness- knowing the concept and not doing inquiry for other
people. Its a person's or society's awareness and understanding of the past,
particularly how it relates to the present and shapes the future.
Historical criticism- the method used to analyze and understand the origins of
ancient texts, particularly focusing on uncovering the "world behind the text."
Historical Research- dependent on the availability of primary sources,
documentary sources, secondary events or testimonies of the authorities
Historical Method- a collection of techniques and guidelines that historians
use to research and write about the past
3. It is a person's or society's awareness and understanding of the past, particularly
how it relates to the present and shapes the future.
a. Historical Consciousness
b. Historical Criticism
c. Historical Research
d. Historical Method
Rationale:
Historical Consciousness- knowing the concept and not doing inquiry for other
people. Its a person's or society's awareness and understanding of the past,
particularly how it relates to the present and shapes the future.
Historical criticism- the method used to analyze and understand the origins of
ancient texts, particularly focusing on uncovering the "world behind the text."
Historical Research- dependent on the availability of primary sources,
documentary sources, secondary events or testimonies of the authorities
Historical Method- a collection of techniques and guidelines that historians
use to research and write about the past
4. The method used to analyze and understand the origins of ancient texts,
particularly focusing on uncovering the "world behind the text."
a. Historical Consciousness
b. Historical Criticism
c. Historical Research
d. Historical Method
Rationale:
Historical Consciousness- knowing the concept and not doing inquiry for other
people. Its a person's or society's awareness and understanding of the past,
particularly how it relates to the present and shapes the future.
Historical criticism- the method used to analyze and understand the origins of
ancient texts, particularly focusing on uncovering the "world behind the text."
Historical Research- dependent on the availability of primary sources,
documentary sources, secondary events or testimonies of the authorities
Historical Method- a collection of techniques and guidelines that historians
use to research and write about the past
5. It is a collection of techniques and guidelines that historians use to research and
write about the past.
a. Historical Consciousness
b. Historical Criticism
c. Historical Research
d. Historical Method
Rationale:
Historical Consciousness- knowing the concept and not doing inquiry for other
people. Its a person's or society's awareness and understanding of the past,
particularly how it relates to the present and shapes the future.
Historical criticism- the method used to analyze and understand the origins of
ancient texts, particularly focusing on uncovering the "world behind the text."
Historical Research- dependent on the availability of primary sources,
documentary sources, secondary events or testimonies of the authorities
Historical Method- a collection of techniques and guidelines that historians
use to research and write about the past
6. Maiden issue of La Solaridad
a. June 19, 1861
b. February 15, 1889
c. March 20, 1901
d. August 30, 1850
Rationale:
June 19, 1861- Jose Rizal was born
February 15, 1889- maiden issue of La Solaridad
March 20, 1901- General Emilio Aguinaldo was captured by the American
forces led by General Frederick Funston with the help of Macabebe Scouts, in
Palanan, Isabela
August 30, 1850- Marcelo Hilario del Pilar y Gatmaitán was born
7. He was the second president of the Katipunan.
a. Roman basa
b. Andres Bonifacio
c. Emilio Aguinaldo
d. Gregoria de Jesús y Álvarez
Rationale:
Roman basa – second president of Katipunan
Andres Bonifacio – Father of Philippine Revolutionary
Emilio Aguinaldo – First president of Katipunan
Gregoria de Jesús y Álvarez- the founder and vice-president of the women 's
chapter of the Katipunan of the Philippines
8. Which book of Plasencia is considered as the first civil code of the Philippines
a. The Doctrina Christiana
b. Relacion de las islas Filipinas
c. Historia de las islas Filipinas
d. Los Casturibres de los Tagalogs
Rationale:
The Doctrina Christiana- The first book of the Philippines about Christianity
Relacion de las islas Filipinas – describe material culture of the Filipinos
written by Miguel de Loarca
Historia de las islas Filipinas- Rizal studied his book and written by Antonio de
Morga
Los Casturibres de los Tagalogs- book of Plasencia is considered as the first
civil code of the Philippines
9. Which refers to the theory and historical writing?
a. Histomology
b. Histology
c. Historiography
d. Historic
Rationale:
Histology- is the correct term referring to the microscopic study of tissues and
cells. This field examines the structure and function of tissues about their
roles within the body.
Histomology - is another spelling variation of histology, though less common.
Historiography - refers to the study of how history is written, including the
methods used by historians, their biases, and how historical understanding
evolves.
Historic- is an adjective meaning "of or relating to the past."
10. Who wrote the article titled “Perspective on Contemporary Philippine
historiography”?
a. Samuel Tan
b. Leslie Bauzon
c. Renato Constantino
d. Dr. Zeus Salazar
Rationale:
Samuel Tan- The story of a man in the Philippines”
Leslie Bauzon- wrote the “Perspective on Contemporary Philippine
historiography”
Renato Constantino- wrote the “Veneration without Understanding”
Dr. Zeus Salazar- Filipino historical discourse
11. Which is a secondary source?
a. Artifacts
b. Newspaper
c. Fossils
d. Letter of Rizal
Rational:
Artifacts- are physical objects created or used by humans in the past. They
are considered primary sources because they provide firsthand evidence
about a particular time period.
Newspaper- Newspapers report on current events and are created after the
fact. They often rely on interviews, press releases, and other sources, making
them secondary sources.
Fossils- Fossils are the preserved remains of plants or animals from past
geological eras. Like artifacts, they are considered primary sources as they
are direct evidence of the past.
Letter of Rizal- Letters written by historical figures like Rizal are considered
primary sources. They provide firsthand accounts and perspectives from the
period in which they were written.
12. Which innate character of Filipinos was used as a weapon to criticize American
policy in country?
a. Filipinos are happy people
b. Filipinos are ningas cogon
c. Filipinos are fond of Manyana Habit
d. Filipinos love to procrastinate
Rationale:
Filipinos are happy people- Positive
Filipinos are ningas cogon- Negative- "all show and no go"
Filipinos are fond of Manyana Habit- Negative- refers to the tendency to
procrastinate or put things off until tomorrow.
Filiponos love to procrastinate- Negative - a verb that means to delay or
postpone doing something that needs to be done.
1. Who is known as the "First President of the Philippines"?
a) Emilio Aguinaldo
b) Andres Bonifacio
c) Jose Rizal
d) Ferdinand Marcos
- Correct answer: a) Emilio Aguinaldo
- Rationale: Emilio Aguinaldo is recognized as the first president of the Philippines. He
led the revolutionary forces against Spanish colonization and declared Philippine
independence on June 12, 1898.
2. What was the name of the Philippine national hero?
a) Emilio Aguinaldo
b) Andres Bonifacio
c) Jose Rizal
d) Manuel Quezon
- Correct answer: c) Jose Rizal
- Rationale: Jose Rizal is widely regarded as the national hero of the Philippines due to
his role in advocating for reforms and his execution, which sparked the Philippine
Revolution against Spanish rule.
3. Which event marked the beginning of the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule?
a) Cry of Pugad Lawin
b) Battle of Mactan
c) Execution of Jose Rizal
d) Battle of Tirad Pass
- Correct answer: a) Cry of Pugad Lawin
- Rationale: The Cry of Pugad Lawin on August 23, 1896, signaled the start of the
Philippine Revolution when Andres Bonifacio and other Katipunan members tore their
cedulas (residence certificates) as a symbol of defiance against Spanish rule.
4. Who led the Katipunan, a secret society that fought for Philippine independence?
a) Jose Rizal
b) Andres Bonifacio
c) Emilio Aguinaldo
d) Antonio Luna
- Correct answer: b) Andres Bonifacio
- Rationale: Andres Bonifacio was the founder and leader of the Katipunan, which
played a crucial role in organizing and mobilizing Filipinos against Spanish colonial rule.
5. What was the Treaty of Paris of 1898?
a) It ended the Philippine-American War.
b) It granted independence to the Philippines from Spain.
c) It ceded the Philippines from Spain to the United States.
d) It established the Philippine Commonwealth.
- Correct answer: c) It ceded the Philippines
from Spain to the United States.
- Rationale: The Treaty of Paris of 1898 ended the Spanish-American War and
transferred sovereignty over the Philippines from Spain to the United States for $20
million.
6. Who was the first Filipino president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines?
a) Manuel Quezon
b) Sergio Osmeña
c) Emilio Aguinaldo
d) Ferdinand Marcos
- Correct answer: a) Manuel Quezon
- Rationale: Manuel L. Quezon was the first president of the Philippine Commonwealth,
serving from 1935 to 1944. He played a key role in the transition from American to
Filipino leadership.
7. What was the name of the guerrilla leader who fought against the Japanese
occupation during World War II?
a) Emilio Aguinaldo
b) Manuel Roxas
c) Ramon Magsaysay
d) Jose Laurel
- Correct answer: c) Ramon Magsaysay
- Rationale: Ramon Magsaysay was a guerrilla leader during World War II who later
became the seventh president of the Philippines. He was known for his anti-communist
and anti-corruption efforts.
8. Which president declared Martial Law in the Philippines in 1972?
a) Ferdinand Marcos
b) Diosdado Macapagal
c) Corazon Aquino
d) Ramon Magsaysay
- Correct answer: a) Ferdinand Marcos
- Rationale: Ferdinand Marcos declared Martial Law on September 21, 1972, claiming it
was necessary to suppress communist insurgency and maintain peace and order.
However, it resulted in widespread human rights abuses and authoritarian rule.
9. What was the People Power Revolution of 1986?
a) A revolution against Spanish colonization.
b) A revolt against American occupation.
c) A movement to oust Ferdinand Marcos from power.
d) A protest against Japanese aggression.
- Correct answer: c) A movement to oust
Ferdinand Marcos from power.
- Rationale: The People Power Revolution was a series of nonviolent demonstrations in
the Philippines that led to the overthrow of President Ferdinand Marcos and the
restoration of democracy.
10. Who became the first female president of the Philippines?
a) Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
b) Corazon Aquino
c) Imelda Marcos
d) Miriam Defensor-Santiago
- Correct answer: b) Corazon Aquino
- Rationale: Corazon Aquino became the first female president of the Philippines after
the People Power Revolution of 1986, ending the authoritarian rule of Ferdinand
Marcos.
11. What was the name of the Philippine national hero?
a) Emilio Aguinaldo
b) Andres Bonifacio
c) Jose Rizal
d) Manuel Quezon
- Correct answer: c) Jose Rizal
- Rationale: Jose Rizal is widely regarded as the national hero of the Philippines due to
his role in advocating for reforms and his execution, which sparked the Philippine
Revolution against Spanish rule.
12. What was the name of the group that launched the first successful revolt against
Spanish colonization in the Philippines?
a) Katipunan
b) Magdalo
c) Magdiwang
d) KKK
- Correct answer: a) Katipunan
- Rationale: The Katipunan, led by Andres Bonifacio, initiated the Philippine Revolution
against Spanish colonial rule, culminating in the declaration of Philippine independence
on June 12, 1898.
