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Question 1

What event is referred to as the Cry of Revolution?

Answer 1

A revolt against Spain initiated by the Katipunan on August 23, 1896 in Pugad Lawin

There are differing accounts of the exact location and date, with some sources citing Balintawak on August 26, 1896.

Question 2

Who urged the members of the Katipunan to revolt against Spain?

Answer 2

Andres Bonifacio

Question 3

What action symbolized the start of the revolution against Spain?

Answer 3

Tearing of cedulas

Question 4

What was the role of friars in the colonial government of the Philippines?

Answer 4

They interfered and controlled the status quo of the country, acting as both political organs and sources of popular patronage.

Question 5

What was the basis of monastic wealth in the Philippines during colonial times?

Answer 5

The friars controlled convents, which were the millionaires of the country.

Question 6

What is required for municipal officials to report a citizen’s conduct?

Answer 6

The curate’s approval

Question 7

What does taxation mean?

Answer 7

Laying a tax through which the government generates income to defray its expenses.

Question 8

What is a tax imposed on gains from the sale of capital assets called?

Answer 8

Capital Gains Tax

Question 9

What is the purpose of the Documentary Stamp Tax?

Answer 9

It is a tax on documents, instruments, and agreements evidencing the transfer of rights or property.

Question 10

What is the Donor’s Tax?

Answer 10

A tax on a donation or gift involving the gratuitous transfer of property.

Question 11

What is the Estate Tax?

Answer 11

A tax on the right of the deceased to transmit their estate to heirs.

Question 12

What is Income Tax?

Answer 12

A tax on annual profits from property ownership, profession, trades, or offices.

Question 13

What type of tax is imposed on goods considered harmful to health?

Answer 13

Excise Tax

Question 14

What is Withholding Tax on Compensation?

Answer 14

The tax withheld from individuals receiving compensation income from employment.

Question 15

What type of local tax is imposed on franchised businesses?

Answer 15

Franchise Tax

Question 16

What is the Community Tax?

Answer 16

A tax levied on every Filipino or alien living in the Philippines aged 18 or older.

Question 17

What was the Encomienda system?

Answer 17

A system of land grants to Spanish conquerors loyal to the Spanish Monarch.

Question 18

What did the Malolos Constitution aim to achieve?

Answer 18

Confiscation of Friar Lands and establishment of civil rights.

Question 19

What did the Philippine Bill of 1902 establish?

Answer 19

Ceilings on the hectarage of private individuals.

Question 20

What was the purpose of the Public Land Act of 1903?

Answer 20

To introduce the homestead system in the Philippines.

Question 21

What program did Manuel Quezon advocate to address social unrest?

Answer 21

The Social Justice program.

Question 22

What was established by Republic Act No. 3844?

Answer 22

A 70-30 sharing arrangement in agricultural land reform.

Question 23

What does CARP stand for?

Answer 23

Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program

Question 24

What was the significant outcome of the 1987 Constitution?

Answer 24

Creation of a new constitution under the leadership of Cecilia Muñoz-Palma.

Question 25

Fill in the blank: The 1935 Constitution established a _______ system.

Answer 25

Unitary Presidential Constitutional Republic

Question 26

True or False: The 1973 Constitution established a parliamentary system of government.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

What did the Tydings-Mcduffie Act of 1934 grant to the Philippines?

Answer 27

A ten-year transition period for self-government and full independence.