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Question 1

What does Spolarium primarily symbolize for the Filipinos during the Spanish Colonial Period?

Answer 1

The oppression and suffering under Spanish rule

Question 2

Which of the following best encapsulates the impact of Rizal’s homage Speech?

Answer 2

It highlighted the growing sense of Filipino identity

Question 3

What historical period in the Philippines saw a surge in the use of editorial cartoons to criticize colonial rule?

Answer 3

Spanish colonial period

Question 4

In the context of Philippine history editorial cartoons often served as a means of:

Answer 4

Encouraging public dissent and resistance to oppressive regimes

Question 5

Whys is the Kartilya ng Katipunan considered a significant document for understanding Filipino nationalism?

Answer 5

It provides a clear and moral framework for the aspirations of Filipinos during the revolution

Question 6

What was the role of women in the Kaatipunan?

Answer 6

They played key roles in supporting the organization, including as members and couriers.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a primary source in Philippine History?

Answer 7

A diary written by a Katipunan member

Question 8

In Lopez Jaena speech, what did he suggests to Luna and Hidalgo’s success symbolized for the Filipino people?

Answer 8

Filipino artistic talent surpassing European standards

Question 9

The Philippines a century Hence, Rizal emphasized that one of the major problems of Spanish colonization was:

Answer 9

The exploitation and oppression of Filipinos by Spanish Officials and Friars

Question 10

Historical writings during the Third Republic in the Philippines often focused on which of the following themes?

Answer 10

Nationalism and the Struggle for Independence

Question 11

How did historical writings during the Third republic differ from those produced during the American colonial peiod?

Answer 11

They began to incorporate nationalist perspectives and highlight Filipino heroes

Question 12

Which historians work during the 3rd republic was known for providing a nationalist perspective on Philippine history?

Answer 12

Teodoro Agoncillo

Question 13

Which of the following was a consequence of the American influence on historical writing in the Philippines?

Answer 13

The promotion of American colonialism as a model for model governance

Question 14

Which historical document published in 1583, provides a comprehensive overview of the Philippine Archipelago including its geography, resources, and people?

Answer 14

Historia General de las Islas Filipinas

Question 15

You discovered Katipunan recruitment document that is thought to be from 1896. How would you apply external criticism to verify its authenticity?

Answer 15

Investigating the type of ink and paper used in the document were commonly available in 1896.

Question 16

You are researching the Katipunan and came across a diary supposedly written by Andres Bonifacio. Which of the following best demonstrates internal criticism in evaluating the diary?

Answer 16

Assessing whether the content of the diary is consistent with Bonifacio’s known beliefs and actions.

Question 17

Imaging you are a historian presenting a lecture on the first mass in the Philippines and a student asks why Limasawa is generally accepted as the site of the first mass by most scholars?

Answer 17

Limasawa is supported by most scholars because Antonio Pigafetta’s detailed description of the Island’s location, size, and geographical features closely matches Limasawa not Butuan.

Question 18

You are asked to prepare a presentation on Rizal’s vision for the future of the Philippines. Which of the following themes would best represent the Rizal’s predictions in the Philippines in a century hence?

Answer 18

Rizal foresaw the Philippines gaining independence, but only through either revolution for external intervention, if Spain failed to enact reforms.

Question 19

In the “The Philippines a century hence” How does Rizal foresee the relationship between the Philippines and the United State ?

Answer 19

As a partnership that could lead to mutual growth

Question 20

What is the main message of Andres Bonifacio’s “Pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa”

Answer 20

The call for revolutionary action and love for the motherland