QUIZ 1 (MIDTERMS)

Question 1

Who proposed the Rizal Bill?

A. Claro M. Recto
B. Jose P. Laurel
C. Ramon Magsaysay
D. Manuel Cuenco
E. Decoroso Rosales

Answer 1

A. Claro M. Recto

Question 2

According to the Rizal Law, which of the following must be assigned to students as basic text?

A. Original or expurgated editions of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo
B. Unexpurgated or English translations of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo
C. Expurgated and English translations of El Filibusterismo and Noli Me Tangere
D. Original versions of Rizal’s novels
E. None of the above

Answer 2

B. Unexpurgated or English translations of Nol Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo

Question 3

Who signed the Rizal Bill into law in 1956?

A. Jose P. Laurel
B. Claro M. Recto
C. Manuel L. Quezon
D. Ramon Magsaysay
E. Manuel Roxas

Answer 3

D. Ramon Magsaysay

Question 4

What was the most significant obstacle the proponents of the Rizal Law faced in passing the bill?

A. The opposition from the general public
B. The constitutional requirements prohibiting the passage of such an act
C. The opposition of the Catholic Church
D. The opposition of lawmakers who doubted Rizal’s legacy as a national hero
E. Senators who did not want Claro M. Recto to become president

Answer 4

C. The opposition of the Catholic Church

Question 5

According to the Rizal Law, which must be included in the list of approved books for required reading?

A. Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo
B. Noli Me Tangere only
C. El Filibusterismo only
D. Rizal’s novels and essays
E. Rizal’s writings

Answer 5

A or E

Question 6

According to its proponents, what was the primary purpose of passing the Rizal Bill?

A. To promote awareness among the people about the corruption and abuse perpetrated by the Spanish colonial officials, including the priests
B. To distract the people from the most urgent issues of the time
C. To promote nationalist ideas and ideals
D. To retaliate against the Catholic Church due to the proponents’ poor showing in the previous elections
E. To promote unity among the people during the post-war era

Answer 6

C. To promote nationalist ideas and ideals

Question 7

During the Spanish colonial period, who among the following colonial officials exercised political powers comparable to a monarch in the Philippines?

A. Viceroy
B. Alcalde Mayor
C. Governor-General
D. Gobernadorcillo
E. Curra Parroco

Answer 7

C. Governor-General

Question 8

Which among the following factors prohibited the Spanish monarch from consistently monitoring the situation in the Philippines during Spanish colonization?

A. Interference of the Viceroy of New Spain
B. The constitutional prohibition imposed by the Cadiz Constitution of 1812
C. The Catholic Church’s opposition
D. The distance of the Philippines from Spain
E. The continuous civil wars that plagued Spain

Answer 8

D. The distance of the Philippines from Spain

Question 9

During most of Spanish colonization, the term Filipino is used to refer to:

A. Peninsulares
B. Insulares
C. Creoles
D. Indio
E. Chinese Mestizo

Answer 9

B. Insulares or C. Creoles

Question 10

Who was the highest governing authority in the pacified provinces during the Spanish colonial period?

A. Gobernadorcillo
B. Alcalde Mayor
C. Curra Parroco
D. Corregidores
E. Governor-General

Answer 10

B. Alcalde Mayor

Question 11

Which among the following was the highest position that can be occupied by an Indio?

A. Cabeza de Barangay
B. Gobernadorcillo
C. Alcalde Mayor
D. Curra Parroco
E. Governor-General

Answer 11

B. Gobernadorcillo

Question 12

During the latter years of Spanish colonization, many Chinese mestizos and native Filipinos became wealthy because of the lands that they inherited from the Spanish authorities. Which of the following terms refers to the highest class of hacienderos?

A. Insulares
B. Inquilino
C. Peninsulares
D. Encomendero
E. Principalia

Answer 12

B. Inquilino

Question 13

In order to reform the system of forced labor, the Spanish authorities reduced the polo to how many days?

A. 10 days
B. 15 days
C. 20 days
D. 30 days
E. 25 days

Answer 13

B. 15 days

Question 14

In addition to reducing the number of days of polo, the Spaniards were also exempted from forced labor in 1883. However, the purpose of the reform was defeated by which of the following factors below?

A. There were very few Spaniards who actually resided in the Philippines during those times
B. The Spanish authorities did not implement the said reform
C. The Filipinos were not even aware that there was such a reform instituted by the Spanish authorities
D. The Spaniards could still pay falla
E. The Spaniards paid other people to serve as their substitute

Answer 14

D. The Spaniards could still pay falla

Question 15

How did the Galleon Trade help in the consolidation of political powers of the Spanish friars in the provinces?

A. Some of the profits generated by the Galleon Trade were donated to the religious orders
B. The Spanish priests sent representatives to Manila to enable them to invest in the Galleon Trade, allowing them to earn money while remaining in the provinces
C. Many Spanish landowners abandoned their properties in order to relocate in Manila for them to engage in the Galleon Trade
D. The Galleon Trade encouraged the entry of more Spanish soldiers from Spain
E. The Spanish priests were emboldened because the Galleon Trade brought more Spanish soldiers from Spain

Answer 15

C. Many Spanish landowners abandoned their properties in order to relocate in Manila for them to engage in the Galleon Trade

Question 16

Who was the nominal head of the municipal governments during the Spanish colonial period?

A. Cabeza de barangay
B. Corregidores
C. Alcalde mayor
D. Gobernadorcillo
E. Cura Parroco

Answer 16

D. Gobernadorcillo

Question 17

How long did the Galleon Trade last?

A. 200 yrs
B. 100 yrs
C. 333 yrs
D. 250 yrs
E. 215 yrs

Answer 17

D. 250 yrs

Question 18

Which among the following was the most important effect of the opening of the Philippines to world trade?

A. The entry of varied foreign products from other countries
B. The building of modern ships was encouraged
C. The number of Spaniards who settled in the Philippines was greatly increased.
D. The Philippine economy was stimulated.
E. Many Filipinos were able to visit and study in Europe

Answer 18

D. The Philippine economy was stimulated.

Question 19

In the later years of Spanish colonization, university-educated Chinese mestizos and native Filipinos rose in number. They were usually referred to as —

A. Peninsulares
B. Principalia
C. Insurales
D. Illustrado
E. Creoles

Answer 19

D. Illustrado

Question 20

Which among the following is/ are not considered as a factor/s that contributed to the rise of educated Filipinos during the later years of Spanish colonization?

A. The introduction of educational reforms by the colonial government
B. The opening of the Suez Canal
C. The economic prosperity flowing from the opening of the Philippines to world trade.
D. The establishment of the first university in the Philippines, the University of Santo
Tomas
E. The return of Jesuit priests who were committed to educate the natives

Answer 20

D. The establishment of the first university in the Philippines, the University of Santo
Tomas
or
E. The return of Jesuit priests who were committed to educate the natives

Question 21

Which of the following terms refers to the local elites in the Philippines during the Spanish occupation. They usually include the gobernadorcillo and his family, cura parroco, and inquilinos?

A.Ilustrado
B. Insulares
C. Elitista
D. Principalía
E. Oligarkiya

Answer 21

D. Principalía

Question 22

Which term refers to full-blooded Spaniards born and raised in the Philippines during the
Spanish colonization?

A. Peninsulares
B. Principalia
C. Creoles
D. Spanish mestizo
E. Ilustrado

Answer 22

C. Creoles

Question 23

Which among the following occupied the lowest level in the social hierarchy during the Spanish colonization?

A. Indio
B. Moro
C. Chinese
D. Chinese mestizo
E. Mulato

Answer 23

C. Chinese

Question 24

The secular priests refer to

A. Priests that were members of the religious orders.
B. Priests that came from Spain.
C. Priests that were born of native parents.
D. Priests that were of Spanish descent.
E. Priests were not members of the religious orders

Answer 24

E. Priests were not members of the religious orders

Question 25

Which of the following prompted the workers in the Cavite arsenal to rise in arms and mutiny against the Spanish authorities?

A. The abrupt decision by governor-general Izquierdo to relocate the workers to Pangasinan
B. The cruel punishment imposed by the authorities against the erring native workers
C. The lack of proper nourishment provided to the workers.
D. The imposition of restrictions by governor-general Iquierdo and the withdrawal of the exemption from forced labor and exemption from tribute.
E. The perpetual abuse committed against the native workers

Answer 25

D. The imposition of restrictions by governor-general Iquierdo and the withdrawal of the exemption from forced labor and exemption from tribute.

Question 26

Which among the following was not included in the explicit goals of the propaganda
movement?

A. Independence from Spain
B. Secularization or Filipinization of parishes
C. Representation in the Spanish Cortes
D. Recognition of the Philippines as a province of Spain
E. None of the above

Answer 26

A. Independence from Spain

Question 27

Which served as the main organ or mouthpiece of the propaganda movement?

A. La Independencia
B. La Liga Filipina
C. Kalayaan
D. La Solidaridad
E. The Daily Tribune

Answer 27

D. La Solidaridad

Question 28

The regular priests refer to

A. Priests that were members of the religious orders.
B. Priests that came from Spain.
C. Priests that were born of native parents.
D. Priests that were of Spanish descent.
E. Priests were not members of the religious orders.

Answer 28

A. Priests that were members of the religious orders.

Question 29

By the latter half of the 19th century, which group or social class rose to become the middle class of Philippine society, owing to their vast network of connection?

A. Indios
B. Peninsulares
C. Insulares
D. Chinese
E. Chinese mestizos

Answer 29

E. Chinese mestizos

Question 30

Which among the following refer to the amendments introduced by lawmakers to make the Rizal bill more palatable to those who strongly opposed its passage? You need to choose three.

A. Expanding the coverage of the course/ subject to in clude Rizal’s life and other works
B. Removal of the term compulsion
C. Introducing an exemption cause by which the students could opt to not read expurgated
editions of Rizal’s novels
D. Replacing the term compulion with voluntary
E. Introducing an exemption clause

Answer 30

A. Expanding the coverage of the course/ subject to in clude Rizal’s life and other works

B. Removal of the term compulsion

C. Introducing an exemption cause by which the students could opt to not read expurgated editions of Rizal’s novels

Question 31

Which among the following is false with regard to the provisions of the Rizal law?

A. The basic text that must be used are the expurgated editions of Rizal’s novels.
B. The law dictates that the course offered about Rizal must focus on his life as a patriot.
C. The law provided for the expansion of the course to include the study of Rizal’s life and his other works.
D. The law provided for a means to be exempted from reading the unexpurgated editions of Noli and El Fill through a written sworn statement.
E. Rizal’s writings shall be included in the list of approved books for required readings in all schools

Answer 31

A. The basic text that must be used are the expurgated editions of Rizal’s novels.

Question 32

The following were the arguments used by the critics of the Rizal bill in order to oppose its passage, EXCEPT

A. Rizal’s novels vere antiquated.
B. Rizal’s novels only appealed to the elites, not to the common people.
C. Rizal’s novels primarily contain attacks to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
D. Compelling someone to read against one’s faith is unconstitutional.
E. Rizal’s novels do not contain any patriotic content.

Answer 32

E. Rizal’s novels do not contain any patriotic content.

Question 33

Which of the following challenges did the Rizal Law face during its implementation in the Philippines?

A. The lack of unexpurgated copies of Rizal’s novels made it difficult for schools to comply with the law.
B. Religious institutions openly resisted the law, arguing that it violated religious freedom
C. There was widespread public opposition, as many believed the law was an unnecessary intrusion into educational matters.
D. The Philippine government struggled to find qualified teachers who could effectively teach Rizal’s life and works.
E. The law was initially only implemented in public schools, excluding private and religious institutions from compliance.

Answer 33

B. Religious institutions openly resisted the law, arguing that it violated religious freedom

Question 34

What was the relationship between the Secularization Movement and the broader nationalist movement in the Philippines?

A. They were completely unrelated movements.
B. The Secularization Movement hindered the nationalist movement.
C. The Secularization Movement evolved into a broader struggle for reforms, contributing to nationalist sentiments.
D. The Secularization Movement led to Immediate Independence from Spain.
E. The Secularization Movement strengthened Spanish control over the Philippines

Answer 34

C. The Secularization Movement evolved into a broader struggle for reforms, contributing to nationalist sentiments.

Question 35

What was the significance of the Propaganda Movement in the context of Philippine nationalism?

A. It directly led to independence from Spain.
B. It had no impact on Philippine nationalism.
C. It articulated Filipino grievances and demands for reforms.
D. It strengthened Spanish control over the Philippines.
E. It discouraged Filipinos from seeking any changes.

Answer 35

C. It articulated Filipino grievances and demands for reforms.

Question 36

How did the execution of Gomburza impact the nationalist movement in the Philippines?

A. It ended all nationalist sentiments.
B. It inspired younger generations and intensified calls for reforms.
C. It led to immediate independence from Spain.
D. It strengthened Spanish control over the Philippines.
E. It had no significant impact on nationalist sentiments

Answer 36

B. It inspired younger generations and intensified calls for reforms.

Question 37

What was the relationship between the economic changes and the social transformation in the Philippines during the 19th century?

A. Economic changes had no impact on social structure.
B. Economic prosperity led to the emergence of a new middle class and social mobility.
C. Economic changes reinforced the existing social hierarchy.
D. Economic changes led to the immediate collapse of the social structures.
E. Economic changes only benefited the peninsulares

Answer 37

B. Economic prosperity led to the emergence of a new middle class and social mobility.

Question 38

How did the execution of Gomburza impact the nationalist movement in the Philippines?

A.It ended nationalist sentiments.
B. It inspired younger generations and intensified calls for reforms.
C. It led to immediate independence from Spain.
D. It strengthened Spanish control over the Philippines.
E. It had no significant impact on nationalist sentiments.
40. Which of the following statements is false?

Answer 38

B. It inspired younger generations and intensified calls for reforms.

Question 39

Which of the following statements is false?

A. During the Spanish colonial period, the friars owned vast stretches of land.
B. During Spanish times, the religious official could check the behavior of the governor-general
by sending letters.
C. Religious officials could also become the governor-general during vacancies.
D. The Spanish priests wielded enormous political power at the local or municipal level during
the Spanish colonial era.
E. The religious officials selected who would become the Alcalde mayor

Answer 39

E. The religious officials selected who would become the Alcalde mayor

Question 40

In his book, Charles Wright Mill defined netological imagination in the following manner “The sociological imagination enables us to grasp history and biography and the relations between the two within Which among the following statements captures this definition in simpler terms?

A. It refers to the link between the people and the society that they inhabit.
B. It refers to the society’s ability to influence and direct the course of an individual’s life.
C. It refers to the ability or skill of an individual to see the connection of his private life and the larger social circumstances that surround him/her.
D. It refers to the ability of an individual to see the effect of one’s actions on society.
E. It refers to the person’s ability to see the
interrelatedness of the various social institutions.

Answer 40

C. It refers to the ability or skill of an individual to see the connection of his private life and the larger social circumstances that surround him/her.

Question 41

What was the significance of the opening of the Philippines to world trade in the 19th century?

A. It led to the decline of the Chinese mestizo class.
B. It resulted in the immediate independence of the Philippines.
C. It boosted the stagnating Philippine economy.
D. It strengthened Spain’s control over the Philippines.
E. It led to the closure of all Philippine ports.

Answer 41

C. It boosted the stagnating Philippine economy.

Question 42

Why did many Chinese immigrants opt for cultural assimilation during Spanish colonization?

A. To gain political power
B. To evade persecution from the Spaniards
C. To monopolize the Galleon Trade
D. To become friars
E. To return to China

Answer 42

B. To evade persecution from the Spaniards

Question 43

What was the main impact of the Cavite Mutiny of 1872 on Philippine society?

A. It led to immediate independence.
B. It resulted in more rights for native Filipinos.
C. It sparked the beginning of nationalist awakening.
D. It strengthened Spanish control over the Philippines,
E. It led to the abolition of the friar estates

Answer 43

C. It sparked the beginning of nationalist awakening.

Question 44

What was the primary reason for the rise of the Chinese mestizos in the social hierarchy during the 19th century?

A. They were granted special privileges by the Spanish government
B. They dominated rice trading and acquired vast stretches of land
C. They were all appointed to high government positions
D. They were the only group allowed to engage in the Galleon Trade
E. They were exempted from paying taxes

Answer 44

B. They dominated rice trading and acquired vast stretches of land

Question 45

Complete the analogy below:
Municipal level: Gobernadorcillo as Provincial level:

A.Cabeza de Barangay
B. Spanish Priests
C. Governor General
D. Alcalde mayor
E. Tentente mayor

Answer 45

D. Alcalde mayor

Question 46

History writing may be influenced by the senden of lome authors to write about subjects that appeal to the preferences of the wider population in order to be commercially successful. Which factor that dirt history writing is being described in the preceding statement?

A. Literary techniques
B. Popular taste
C. Patriotism
D. Ethnocentrism
E. Opportunism

Answer 46

B. Popular taste

Question 47

How did forced labor harm the agriculture of our country?

A. Because of polo y servicio, the Spanish authorities neglected the development of our agriculture.
B. The forced labor conditioned the Filipinos to be averse to manual labor.
C. The forced labor took the needed labor away from the farmland.
D. The forced labor encouraged the Spanish authorities to settle in Manila and abandon their properties in the provinces.
E. None of the above

Answer 47

C. The forced labor took the needed labor away from the farmland.

Question 48

Which among the following accurately narrates the development of the secularization movement in the Philippines?

A. The secularization movement aimed to separate the Catholic Church from the Spanish colonial government, eventually leading to the establishment of independent dioceses under Filipino priests
B. The secularization movement began in the 19th century as Filipino priests sought to
take over parishes from Spanish friars, leading to tensions and conflicts between secular and regular clergy.
C. The secularization movement was a response to the Spanish clergy’s insistence on maintaining control over economic activities, pushing for the complete independence of the Philippines.
D. The secularization movement was initiated by the Filipino clergy who wanted to convert the
local population to Protestantism and reduce the influence of Catholicism.
E. The secularization movement started as an educational reform effort to improve the quality of
religious instruction in the Philippines, focusing on training more Filipino priests

Answer 48

B. The secularization movement began in the 19th century as Filipino priests sought to
take over parishes from Spanish friars, leading to tensions and conflicts between secular and regular clergy.