Reading in Philippine History

Question 1

1.Which of the following is true about primary and secondary sources?
A. Primary sources are less credible sources of information since they were raw and not yet processed. On the other hand, secondary sources are more credible since it already interpreted the primary source.
B. Primary sources are first-hand accounts that closely depict the events it witnessed. On the other hand, secondary sources already distort primary source in order to produce new information.
C. Primary sources are credible sources of information since they were eye witness sources. On the other hand, secondary sources are less credible materials than the former since they are already filled with insights.
D. Primary sources are written contemporary to the event it ought to document, thus they are raw information. On the other hand, secondary sources utilize and analyze primary sources.

Answer 1

D. Primary sources are written contemporary to the event it ought to document, thus they are raw information. On the other hand, secondary sources utilize and analyze primary sources.

Question 2

2.Myrna wants to do a research about the Visayans during the pre-Hispanic period, if she was to use a primary source, which material would best suit her research?
A. The Laguna Copperplate
B. Customs of the Tagalogs by Juan de Plasencia
C. History of the Filipino People by Teodoro Agoncillo
D. Chronicles of Antonio Pigafetta

Answer 2

D. Chronicles of Antonio Pigafetta

Question 3

3.Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
A. textbook
B. all of the above
C. journal article
D. diaries

Answer 3

D. diaries

Question 4

4. Which of the following statements best defines Internal criticism?
   A. the identification of the provenance of the document
   B. the decoding of the ideologies reflected in the document
   C. the examination of the veracity of the document
   D. the analysis of the physical characteristics of the document

Answer 4

C. the examination of the veracity of the document

Question 5

5.Mario is concerned with the credibility of an article he saw on Facebook. If he will externally criticize the article, which of the following step would he do?
A. Check the competence of the author, if he/she is qualified to write the article.
B. Examine the context affecting the way the article was written.
C. Check if the grammar is correct and examine the writing style of the document.
D. Examine the factuality of points being raised in the article.

Answer 5

C. Check if the grammar is correct and examine the writing style of the document.

Question 6

6. Who is coined as the “Brains of the Katipunan” for his huge contribution in KKK such as the writing of the Kartilya.
   A. Guillermo Masangkay
   B. Pio Valenzuela
   C. Andres Bonifacio
   D. Emilio Jacinto

Answer 6

D. Emilio Jacinto

Question 7

7. Why is Antonio Pigafetta’s chronicle, the First Voyage around the World an important primary source in Philippine history?
   A. it documented the customs and traditions of pre-Hispanic Filipinos.
   B. it showed Spain’s power and influence during the Age of Exploration.
   C. it signaled the early beginnings of European intervention in our land.
   D. it revealed the unitedness of different ethnolinguistic groups in the country.

Answer 7

A. it documented the customs and traditions of pre-Hispanic Filipinos.

Question 8

8. Which of the following statements is true on Francisco Albo’s account on Magellan’s voyage in the Philippines?
   A. he cited that the first mass in the Philippines was officiated in Mazaua
   B. he mentioned the planting of the first cross in a certain island.
   C. he stated that Butuan was the real site of the first mass in the Philippines.
   D. he noted that Cebu was filled with gold and porcelain

Answer 8

B. he mentioned the planting of the first cross in a certain island.

Question 9

9.The Cavite Mutiny sparked on January 20, 1872 when 200 Filipino workers and troops led by Seargent Lamadrid revolted against Spanish officials in the Cavite Arsenal. What was the main reason behind their mutiny?
A. The Filipino workers and troops in Cavite Arsenal were seeking reforms from the Spanish colonial government.
B. Filipino liberals headed by Trinidad Pardo de Tavera coordinated with the Filipino troops in Cavite Arsenal in order to take over the Spanish colonial government headquartered in nearby Manila.
C. the GOMBURZA fathers (Gomez, Burgos, and Zamora) influenced the Filipino troops to revolt against their Spanish officials in order to establish a new form of government.
D. the Filipino workers and troops’ privilege of not rendering forced labor was abolished.

Answer 9

D. the Filipino workers and troops’ privilege of not rendering forced labor was abolished.

Question 10

10. Which of the following best suits as a contextual analysis of a written historical source?
    A. Understanding the conditions that affected the writing of the source.
    B. Determining the message conveyed by the text.
    C. Analyzing the points and data presented to determine their truthfulness.
    D. All of the above.

Answer 10

A. Understanding the conditions that affected the writing of the source.

Question 11

11.Which of the following best suits as a content analysis of written historical source?
A. Identifying the background of the author.
B. Analyzing the data utilized in the source.
C. Determining the inspirations behind the text.
D. None of the above.

Answer 11

B. Analyzing the data utilized in the source.

Question 12

12.If we are to provide a contextual analysis of the Kartilya ng Katipunan, which of the following steps should we do?
A. Determine the events that influenced the text such as the French Revolution.
B. Examine the data by providing an analysis of the code of conduct of the Katipuneros.
C. Identify the conditions of the Katipunan during the 19th century.
D. Both A and C

Answer 12

D. Both A and C

Question 13

13.The following are included in Garraghan’s (1950) points of inquiries in evaluating the authenticity of a primary source, EXCEPT:
A. authorship
B. localization
C. genealogy
D. credibility

Answer 13

C. genealogy

Question 14

14.Which is also known as the “history of history”?
A. historiography
B. hagiography
C. histology
D. archaeology

Answer 14

A. historiography

Question 15

15.TRUE or FALSE. Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista of Binan, Laguna, authored the Act of Declaration of Philippine Independence. Moreover, he was the one who waved the newly introduced Philippine flag during the proclamation of Independence on June 12, 1898.
A. First statement is true, while the second statement is false.
B. First statement is false, while the second statement is true.
C. Both statements are false.
D. Both statements are true.

Answer 15

D. Both statements are true.

Question 16

16.Who composed the hymn of the Philippine national anthem?
A. Julian Felipe
B. Jose Palma
C. Marcela Agoncillo
D. Ambrosio Bautista

Answer 16

A. Julian Felipe

Question 17

17.During the American colonial period, the following were Filipino newspapers that included political caricatures in their editorial, EXCEPT:
A. Lipag Kalabaw
B. Bag-ong Kusog
C. The Philippines Free Press
D. Kalayaan

Answer 17

D. Kalayaan

Question 18

18.Why are political caricatures significant for the Filipinos during the American colonial period?
A. it served as a tool by the Americans to espouse their imperialism to the Filipino masses.
B. it presented the daily experiences and dilemmas of the Filipinos under American rule.
C. It illustrated the future prospects of the Philippines under the American rule.
D. it showed the legacy of the American colonizers in the development of the Philippines.

Answer 18

B. it presented the daily experiences and dilemmas of the Filipinos under American rule.

Question 19

19.Who was the Spanish friar born on Extremadura, Spain during the 16th century or Siglo de Oro who was also known for writing the Relacion de las Costumbres de los Tagalos or Customs of the Tagalogs which documented the way of life of pre-Hispanic Tagalogs?
A. Francisco Albo
B. Juan de Salcedo
C. Juan de Plasencia
D. Francisco Colin

Answer 19

C. Juan de Plasencia

Question 20

20.The following are the events and ideas that influenced the writing of the Kartilya ng Katipunan, EXCEPT:
A. Masonry
B. Age of Enlightenment
C. Philippine Revolution
D. French Revolution

Answer 20

C. Philippine Revolution

Question 21

21.Recognizing the peaceful protests that led to the fall of the Marcos Regime and the installation of Corazon Aquino, the latter was invited by the US Congress to present her won speech. When did she present her speech before the said congress?
A. September 18, 1986
B. September 21, 1986
C. September 11, 1986
D. September 12, 1986

Answer 21

A. September 18, 1986

Question 22

22.This was the bloodless revolution that took place on February 1986 which ended the conjugal dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos and Imelda Marcos. It is called as __________?
A. 1987 EDSA People Power Revolution
B. 1985 EDSA People Power Revolution
C. 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution
D. 1988 EDSA People Power Revolution

Answer 22

C. 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution

Question 23

23.This historical document pertains to Rizal’s declaration that he still associate himself with the Catholic Church, thereby apologizing for his writings that offended the church. What is the name of this document?
A. The Withdrawal of Rizal
B. The Reconciliation of Rizal
C. The Apology of Rizal
D. The Retraction of Rizal

Answer 23

D. The Retraction of Rizal

Question 24

24.According to the account of this Jesuit priest, he was able to convince Rizal to convert back to Catholicism hours before his death. Moreover, he stated that after officiating a holy mass and the communion, he was able to persuade Rizal to sign the document in reconciliation with the Church. What is the name of the priest?
A. Mariano Gomez
B. Vicente Balaguer
C. Bernardino Nozaleda
D. Jose Villaclara

Answer 24

B. Vicente Balaguer

Question 25

25.The following were the Cuerpo de Vigilancia’s testimony about Rizal’s alleged conversion back to Catholicism, EXCEPT:
A. Two Jesuit priests named Fr. Villaclara, and March visited Rizal’s cell at Intramuros on 29 December 1896.
B. Rizal’s legal counsel, Senor Taviel de Andrade also visited the cell of Rizal.
C. Rizal attended a holy mass, confessed four times, and prayed the holy rosary before the priests.
D. Rizal finished signing the document provided by the priests at around 11:30 PM.

Answer 25

D. Rizal finished signing the document provided by the priests at around 11:30 PM.

Question 26

26.Which aspect of the First Cry of Rebellion has conflicting accounts from several eye-witnesses?
A. People and Events
B. Places and People
C. Time and Events
D. Dates and Venues

Answer 26

D. Dates and Venues

Question 27

27.Who was the eye witness who told that the First Cry of Rebellion took place on 23 August 1896 at Juan Ramos’ residence at Pugadlawin?
A. Teodoro Plata
B. Guillermo Masangkay
C. Briccio Pantas
D. Pio Valenzuela

Answer 27

D. Pio Valenzuela

Question 28

28.Why was the Cavite Mutiny considered by Gen. Izquierdo and the Spanish clergy as a huge threat to Spanish colonial rule in the country?
A. The scope of the incident was as far as Manila
B. It was pre-planned
C. There was a collaboration between the Filipino Clergy and Indios
D. All of the above

Answer 28

D. All of the above

Question 29

29.On the controversy surrounding the site of the first mass in the Philippines, whose account is more detailed?
A. Ferdinand Magellan
B. Antonio Pigafetta
C. Francisco Albo
D. Rajah Kolambu

Answer 29

B. Antonio Pigafetta

Question 30

30.It is defined as the set of established precedents and codified principles according to which a state is governed. It is called as the __________?
A. constitution
B. bill of rights
C. Magna Carta
D. Decalogue

Answer 30

A. constitution

Question 31

31. It is stipulated in the 1987 Constitution that the President will have how many terms?

Answer 31

B. 6-year term with no re-election

Question 32

32. This law is also known as the Philippine Independence Act which provided the Filipino representatives the opportunity to create their own constitution in Americans after the 10-year transition period. It is called as _____?

Answer 32

A. Tyding-McDuffler Law

Question 33

33. This constitution served as the guiding principle of Emilio Aguinaldo/s First Republic. It is called as _____?

Answer 33

D. 1899 Malolos Constitution

Question 34

34. The agrarian reform of President Elpidio Quirino aimed to provide resettlement for landless peasants. The project is known as the ______?

Answer 34

B. Land Settlement Development Corporation

Question 35

35. What was the aim of Marcos’ Masagana ’99 projects?

Answer 35

C. to allow farmers to borrow from banks and avail 3 hectares of land in exchange of planting rice.

Question 36

36. Corazon C. Aquino introduced an agrarian reform law in 1988 which seeks to redistribute agricultural lands to tenant farmers from landowners. What is the name of this law?

Answer 36

D. Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program

Question 37

37. Prior to 1884, this was the primary form of taxation in Spanish Philippines paid by families in the form of money/reales. It is called as _____?

Answer 37

A. tributo

Question 38

38. Which President introduced the Value Added Tax (VAT)?

Answer 38

A. Corazon C. Aquino

Question 39

39. This law aims to increase government revenue through an added taxation on alcohol and tobacco products. It is known as the ____?

Answer 39

C. Sin Tax Reform Law

Question 40

40. In 2017, the TRAIN Law was passed which aims to reduce personal income tax and taxes on sweetened beverages and petroleum projects. In this regard, TRAIN stands for ______?

Answer 40

D. Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Law