HISTORY (MIDTERM QUIZZES)

Question 1

Spice Islands, also known as Moluccas can be found in which country today?

Answer 1

Indonesia

Question 2

The account of Pigafetta was one of the most cited documents by historians who wished to study pre-colonial Philippines. It was also seen as a credible source and the ‘purest’ writings for pre-colonial society.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Pigafetta was purely objective in writing his chronicle about Magellan’s voyage around the world. No amount of bias can influence his narrative and selection of details to be included in the text with regards to the people that he encountered, his interpretation and retelling of the events is solely what he observed

Answer 3

False

Question 4

According to Pigafetta’s account, while in Cebu, they were were thrilled, seeing that people of the island wished to become Christians through their free will and not because they were forced or intimidated.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Antonio Pigafetta’s initial accounts of the Philippines referred to their visit in this so-called Ladrone Island or the Island of Thieves on March 6, 1521

Answer 5

False

Question 6

The leader of the ballanghai of Mazaua sent his men to the ship of Magellan and offered a bar of gold and chest of ginger, in which the voyager happily accepted.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

The first celebration of the Holy Mass in the Philippines happened on this date.

Answer 7

March 31, 1521

Question 8

Trade routes by land were considered costly since it may be disrupted by wars, natural calamities and bandits.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

During the European crusade, silk became the most in-demand commodity among traders.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Ferdinand Magellan proposed to go East by sailing Westward, a proposal that Portugal highly supported and finance.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

Daniel Tirona ridiculed Bonifacio’s election as Director of Interior and said the position should be for someone who has a law background.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Philippine Independence was formally proclaimed on June 12, 1898, when Aguinaldo waved the flag in Kawit, Cavite, and was declared dictator. There, the Philippine National Anthem was also played for the first time.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

Katipunan is a secret organization led and founded by _______________ in its early stages.

Answer 13

Andres Bonifacio

Question 13

The Katipunan organization created a complex structure and a defined value system that would guide the organization as a collective, which aspired for a single goal.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Due to political and other differences between the members of Katipunan from Manila and other provinces, divisions arose in the organization, prompting its leaders to call for a convention to try and reunify the society. This led to the Tejeros Assembly.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Emilio Aguinaldo from the Magdiwang faction of Katipunan won the Tejeros Assembly election and was rightfully elected as President.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

The eight rays of the sun found in the Philippine flag represented the first eight provinces that fought against Spanish colonial rule are the following; Laguna, Cavite, Batangas, Cebu, Bohol, Nueva Ecija, Manila and Pampanga

Answer 16

False

Question 17

The revolution envisioned by the Katipunan organization is different from other revolts or evolution as it lifted the idea of a united Filipino nation that would revolt against the Spaniards for the total independence of the country.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

The only revolution that the native Filipinos had was Philippine Revolution that started in 1896 led by Andres Bonifacio.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

The Katipuneros have venerated Rizal as the symbol and inspiration of the Revolution. In fact, according to Emilio Jacinto (Bonifacio’s protege), Rizal’s name was the password used among the higher ranking members, the picture of Rizal was hung in every Katipunan meeting hall.

Answer 19

True