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GENERAL INFO - key events, historical figures, and significant periods in Philippine history. Flashcards

Here are 50 questions and answers about key events, historical figures, and significant periods in Philippine history:

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Q: Who led the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule?

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A: Andres Bonifacio.

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Who is the national hero of the Philippines?

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A: Dr. Jose Rizal.

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Q: What was the first successful uprising against Spanish rule in the Philippines?

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A: The Battle of Mactan led by Lapu-Lapu.

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Q: When was the Philippine Declaration of Independence from Spain proclaimed?

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A: June 12, 1898.

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Q: What was the event that triggered the Philippine Revolution against Spain?

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Q: Who founded the secret society called “Katipunan” that spearheaded the Philippine Revolution against Spain?

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A: Andres Bonifacio.

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Q: What was the name of the commission sent by the United States to investigate the Philippine situation after the Spanish-American War?

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A: Schurman Commission.

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Q: What year did the Philippine-American War begin?

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A: 1899.

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Q: When did the Philippines declare its independence from Spain?
A: June 12, 1898.

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Q: Who was the American general who famously declared “I shall return” during World War II in the Philippines?

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A: General Douglas MacArthur.

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Q: What was the significance of the Battle of Bataan during World War II?

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A: It marked the beginning of the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.

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Q: Who was the first woman to become President of the Philippines?

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A: Corazon Aquino.

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Q: What was the event that marked the end of the Marcos dictatorship in the Philippines?

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A: The People Power Revolution in 1986.

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Q: Who was the Filipino writer and national hero who was known for his novels “Noli Me Tangere” and “El Filibusterismo”?
A: Dr. Jose Rizal.

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Q: Who was the Filipino writer and national hero who was known for his novels “Noli Me Tangere” and “El Filibusterismo”?

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A: Dr. Jose Rizal.

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Q: Who is the first saint from the Philippines canonized by the Roman Catholic Church?

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A: Saint Lorenzo Ruiz.

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Q: What was the name of the leader of the Filipino-American War against the United States?

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A: General Emilio Aguinaldo.

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Q: Who was the American president when the Philippines was ceded by Spain to the United States after the Spanish-American War?

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A: President William McKinley.

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Q: What year did the Philippines gain full independence from the United States?

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A: 1946.

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Q: Who was the Filipino leader known as the “Sublime Paralytic” who fought for independence despite being disabled?

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A: Apolinario Mabini.

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Q: What was the event that marked the official start of World War II in the Philippines?

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A: The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

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Q: Who was the founder of the Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ)?
A: Felix Y. Manalo.

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Q: Who was the founder of the Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ)?

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A: Felix Y. Manalo.

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Q: Who was the Filipino revolutionary and feminist leader known as the “Mother of the Philippine Revolution”?

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A: Melchora Aquino (Tandang Sora).

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Q: Who was the Filipino revolutionary and feminist leader known as the “Mother of the Philippine Revolution”?

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A: Melchora Aquino (Tandang Sora).

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Q: Who was the founder of the Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ)?

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A: Felix Y. Manalo.

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Q: Who was the Filipino leader known as the “Sublime Paralytic” who fought for independence despite being disabled?

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A: Apolinario Mabini.

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Q: What was the name of the first Philippine republic proclaimed in 1899?

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A: The First Philippine Republic (also known as the Malolos Republic).

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Q: Who was the Filipino revolutionary leader known for his prowess in katipunan knife fighting?
A: Antonio Luna.

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Q: Who was the Filipino leader known as the “Sublime Paralytic” who fought for independence despite being disabled?

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A: Apolinario Mabini.

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Q: Who was the Filipino revolutionary leader known for his prowess in katipunan knife fighting?
A: Antonio Luna.

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Q: Who was the leader of the Filipino forces during the Battle of Manila in World War II?

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A: Douglas MacArthur.

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Q: Who was the Filipino revolutionary leader known for his prowess in katipunan knife fighting?

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A: Antonio Luna.

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Q: Who was the Filipino artist known for his mural works and the painting “Spoliarium”?

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A: Juan Luna.

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Q: Who was the leader of the Philippine Commonwealth during World War II?

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A: Manuel L. Quezon.

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Q: Who was the Filipino leader known as the “Sublime Paralytic” who fought for independence despite being disabled?

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A: Apolinario Mabini.

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Q: What was the significance of the EDSA People Power Revolution in 1986?

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A: It marked the peaceful ouster of President Ferdinand Marcos and the restoration of democracy in the Philippines.

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Q: Who was the leader of the Philippine Commonwealth during World War II?

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A: Manuel L. Quezon.

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Q: Who was the Filipino artist known for his mural works and the painting “Spoliarium”?

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A: Juan Luna.

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Q: Who was the Filipino revolutionary leader known for his prowess in katipunan knife fighting?

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A: Antonio Luna.

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