General Information 2 Flashcards
(yt stuffs) 1. Philippine History
Who was the famous Spanish colonzer that was responsible for estabishing Manila as the capital city of the Philippines?
Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
the famous spanish colonizer responsible for establishing Manila as the capital city of the Philippines was Miguel Lopez de Legazpi. He was the first Spanish governor-general of the philippines and entered the mouth of the Pasig River in 1571. He destroyed the settlement and founded the fortress city of intramuros in its place. Manila became the capital of the new colony.
Who was the first president after the country gained independence from the United States in 1946?
**Manuel Roxas
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He served as the fifth president of the philippines form 1946 until his death in 1948. Roxas was a prominent political figure during the pre-war and post-war periods in the Philippines. He played a crucial role in the negotiations for Philippineinedependence and became the first president of the newly established Republic of the Philippines
What event brought about the downfall of Ferdinand Marcos’ authoritarian regime in 1986?
EDSA Revolution
also knowna s Poeple Power Revolution. This nonviolent mass movement took place frm Feb 22 to 25,1986.
In which year was Martial Law declared in the Philippines?
1972
by then President Ferdinand Marcos. It was impemented on Sep 21, 1972, and lasted until Jan 17,1981. During this period , Marcos assumed extensive powers and suspended civil liberties, effectively establishing an authoritarian regime.
Which Filipino hero is known for leading the Katipunan, a secret society that fought for Philippine independence against Spanish colonial rule?
Andres Bonifacio
recognized as the founder and leader of the Katipunan, a revolutionary organaization established in 1892. The katipunan played a crucial role in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. Bonifacio is regarded as one of the key figurees in the fight for Philippine Independence
What event marked the beginning of the Philippine Revolution againstSpanish rule in 1896?
Cry of Pugad Lawin
also known as the Cry of Balintawak, occured on Aug 23,1896. It marked the symbolic start of the Philippine Revolution. Led by Andres Bonifacio and other Katipunan members. Filipinos tore their cedulas (residence certificates) as a sign of defiance against Spanish rule, sparking widespread revolt across the country.
who was the first president of the commonwealth of the philippines?
Manuel L. Quezon
from 1935 to 1944. the commonwealth era wasa transitional period when the philippines had a semiautonomous government under U.S sovereignty before full independence.
What significant event took place in the philippines on june 12, 1898?
Proclamation of Philippine Independence
was declared in Kawit, Cavite. this marked thephilippines’ declaration of independence from spanish colonial rule, with emilio aguinaldo leading the proclamation
The Treaty of Paris, signed on dec 10, 1898, officially ended the Spanish-American War. According to the terms of the treaty, which country acquired the Philippines from Spain?
United States
the treaty of paris transferred sovereignty over the philippines form spain to the united states. as a result, the philippine stransitioned from being a spanish colony to becoming a U.S territory.
which prominent filipino politician and nationalist, known as the “The Great Plebeian”, played a vital role in the propaganda movement advocating for reform within the spanish colonial government?
Andres Bonifacio
Bonifacio was born of humble means and immersed himself in the daily struggles of the working classes. he exemplified the aspirations to nationhood and freedom of the nation’s poor.
which event in philippine history led to the united states’ recognition of the philippines as an independent and sovereign nation?
Signing of the Treaty of Manila
in July 4, 2946. On this day, the united states formally recognized the republic of the philippines as a independent state when president harry s. truman did so in a proclamation.
which religious figure is credited with introducing christianity to ht ephilippines during spanish colonization?
Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
a spanish explorer who established spain’s dominion over the philippines in 1565. he founded the first spanish settlement in cebu city and served as the first governor of the philippines until his death in 1572.
what was the name of the series of scattered campaigns involving american troops and muslin bands on mindanao and sulu from 1899 to 1913?
Moro Wars
known as the Moro Rebellion or the Moro Wars. The Moro peole are Muslim people who live in the southern philipppines, and they fought for religious rather than political reasons. Their actions were unconnected with those of the Filipino revolutionaries wh conducted the Philippine-American War (1899-1902)
What was the name of the cults that emerged in the Philippines in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that were named after Jose Rizal, a martyr in the struggle against Spanish colonialism?
Rizalist Cults
they were new religious movements that emerged in the Philippines that were named after Jose Rizal, a filipio nationalist and writer who was executed by the Spanish colonial government in 1896 for his involvement in the Philippine Revolution. The Rizalist cult were syncrestistic (the combining of different religions, cultures, or ideas) and combined catholic elemtns with pre-spanish malay and filipino beliefs. Some of them regarded rizal as a prophet or a god who would return to liberate the philippines from foreign oppression.
What was the name of the law passed by united states congress ion 1934 that granted philippine self-government and promised eventual independence after a ten-year transition period?
Tydings-Mcduffie Act
officially known as the Philippine Independence Act, was a law passed by the United States Congress on MArch 24, 1934, that granted Philippine Self-government and promised eventual independence after a ten-year transition period. The act also established a commonwealth of the Philippines with a constitution and an elected president and legislature. The act was signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on March 27, 1934. The act was named after its sponsors, Senator Millard Tyfings and Representative John Mcduffie.
