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  1. The writing of history and the scientific way of making historical narrative.
    A. Historiography
    B. Histology
    C. Historical Revisionism
    D. Anthropology
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A. Historiography

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  1. Which of the following is NOT a secondary source?
    A. Journal Article
    B. Books
    C. Pictures
    D. News Features
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C. Pictures

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  1. Document A is about the different wars which happened before the US and Japan in Manila Bay. However, the National Historical Institute declared it as a hoax. What is the possible reason?
    A. It lacks reliability
    B. It lacks of validity
    C. It lacks information about place
    D. It lacks information about the year
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B. It lacks of validity

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  1. News articles are considered as _________ source?
    A. Primary
    B. Secondary
    C. Important
    D. Artifacts
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A. Primary

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  1. He is known as Father of History and his work about the Persian wars
    A. Herodotus
    B. Thucydides
    C. Fernand Braudel
    D. Karl Marx
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A. Herodotus

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  1. Which of the following is the view of Hegel about history?
    A. History is circular
    B. History is linear
    C. History is dual
    D. History repeat itself
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B. History is linear

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  1. The founder of Annales School of History and the author of the Mediterranean and the Mediterranean World in the Age of Philip II
    A. Fernand Braudel
    B. Thucydides
    C. Michael Foucault
    D. Thomas Moore
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A. Fernand Braudel

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  1. The author of the Pantayong Pananaw which mandated that history should be based on the perspectives of the Filipinos.
    A. Zeus Salazar
    B. Teodoro Agoncillo
    C. Reynaldo Ileto
    D. Amado Guerrero
A

A. Zeus Salazar

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  1. Which of the following is not part of the sources of history according to Zeus Salazar?
    A. Biro
    B. Epiko
    C. Kwentong Bayan
    D. Government Documents
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D. Government Documents

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  1. He explains the events in Peloponnesian wars in a scientific and impartial manner
    A. Thucydides
    B. Aristotle
    C. Herodotus
    D. Plato
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A. Thucydides

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  1. Which of the following works of Rizal contain the dialectics of Hegel?
    A. The Indolence of the Filipinos
    B. The Philippines a Century Hence (Filipino ay nagpapa-api)
    C. Letter to the Young Women of Malolos
    D. El Filibusterismo and Noli Me Tangere
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B. The Philippines a Century Hence (Filipino ay nagpapa-api)

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  1. If you believe in the idea of Hegel about history, which of the following assumptions will you adhere?
    A. History is working towards to different channels
    B. History follows the dialectics to achieve the telos
    C. History is written for the elite
    D. History is written by the victors (enemy)
A

B. History follows the dialectics to achieve the telos

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  1. The venue of first mass according to Antonio Figafetta
    A. Cebu
    B. Dapitan
    C. Masao
    D. Bohol
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C. Masao

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  1. He made the account about the travels of Ferdinand Magellan and became the only existing document about the Battle of Mactan.
    A. Fr. Andres de Urdaneta
    B. Antonio Figafetta
    C. Fr. Pedro Valderama
    D. Ramon Blanco
A

B. Antonio Figafetta

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  1. The Governor General who was replaced by Rafael Izquierdo
    A. Carlos Ma. Dela Torre
    B. Ramon Blanco
    C. Narciso Claveria
    D. Camilo Polavieja
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A. Carlos Ma. Dela Torre

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  1. He made an account of the Cavite Mutiny and identified Fr. Jose Burgos, Fr. Jacinto Zamora and Fr. Mariano Gomez as the leaders of mutiny
    A. Jose Montero Vidal
    B. Carlos Ma Dela Torre
    C. Rafael Izquierdo
    D. Ramon Blanco
A

C. Rafael Izquierdo

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  1. Which of the following is the known danger of Oral History?
    A. The narratives have no evidence
    B. The end-product is conditioned both by the historian’s social position vis-a-vis the informant
    C. The account of a persons lacks of validity
    D. All of the above
A

B. The end-product is conditioned both by the historian’s social position vis-a-vis the informant

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  1. The venue of the First mass according to the account of Fr. Urdaneta
    A. Butuan
    B. Leyte
    C. Samar
    D. Cebu
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B. Leyte

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  1. The chieftain of Butuan during the time of arrival of Ferdinand Magellan
    A. Rajah Kolambu
    B. Rajah Zulah
    C. Rajah Humabon
    D. Rajah Saui
A

D. Rajah Saui

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  1. The emissary of Andres Bonifacio to inform Jose Rizal about the existence of KKK
    A. Guillermo Masangkay
    B. Pio Valenzuela
    C. Vicente Samson
    D. Mariano Alvarez
A

B. Pio Valenzuela

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  1. Based on his account, the date of the Cry of Pugad Lawin is August 26, 1896.
    A. Dr. Pio Valenzuela
    B. Guillermo Masangkay
    C. Mariano Trias
    D. Gregoria de Jesus
A

B. Guillermo Masangkay

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  1. He succeeded Fr. Pelaez as the head of the secularization movement
    A. Fr. Mariano Gomez
    B. Fr. Mariano Gil
    C. Fr. Jose Burgos
    D. Fr. Jacinto Zamora
A

C. Fr. Jose Burgos

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  1. The event which resulted to the execution of GOMBURZA
    A. Discovery of KKK
    B. Cavite Mutiny
    C. Execution of Rizal
    D. Exile of Rizal
A

B. Cavite Mutiny

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  1. The event which resulted to the death of Andres Bonifacio
    A. Tejeros Convention
    B. Cry of Pugad Lawin
    C. Naic Convention
    D. Revolution 1896
A

A. Tejeros Convention

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  1. The person who signed the execution of Andres Bonifacio according to the documents presented by Emilio Aguinaldo
    A. Jose Palma
    B. Emilio Aguinaldo
    C. Antonio Luna
    D. Pantaleon Garcia
A

B. Emilio Aguinaldo

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  1. The historical event which resulted to the framing of the 1899 Philippine Constitution
    A. Fil-Am War
    B. Philippine Revolution 1896
    C. Invasion of Manila
    D. The death of Antonio Luna
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B. Philippine Revolution 1896

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  1. The element of state which pertains to the highest power of the State to function and to be free from foreign interventions
    A. Government
    B. Sovereignity
    C. Independence
    D. People
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  1. The power of state to purchase a private property needed for public use after the payment of just compensation
    A. Miranda Rights
    B. Power of Eminent Domain
    C. Police Power
    D. Fiscal Power
A

B. Power of Eminent Domain

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  1. The constitution which first mandated the separation of church and state
    A. Malolos Constitution
    B. 1935 Constitution
    C. 1973 Constitution
    D. 1987 Constitution
A

A. Malolos Constitution

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  1. The legislative department during the implementation of the 1973 Constitutiion
    A. Sandigang Bayan
    B. Batasang Pambansa
    C. Congress
    D. Executive Committee
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B. Batasang Pambansa

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  1. The constitution which limits the days (60 days) of the implementation of the Martial Law
    A. Malolos Constitution
    B. 1935 Constitution
    C. 1973 Constitution
    D. 1987 Constitution
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D. 1987 Constitution

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  1. The chairman of the framing 1973 Constitution
    A. Felipe Calderon
    B. Ferdinand Marcos
    C. Claro M. Recto
    D. Ma Cecilia Munoz-Palma
A

B. Ferdinand Marcos

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  1. Which of the following is not part of the provisions of the Malolos Constitution?
    A. Division of Government into three branches; Legislative, Executive and Judiciary
    B. To approve a bill, only 1/4 of the vote of the members of the legislative body is required
    C. The health of the president should be disclosed to the public
    D. The executive Committee, headed by the Prime Minister, as hereinafter provided, shall exercise the powers and discharge the duties of the President until a President shall have been elected and qualified
A

C. The health of the president should be disclosed to the public

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  1. What is the most controversial content of the 1973 constitution?
    A. The transformation of Philippine government to Parliamentary form
    B. The removal of educational requirement in suffrage
    C. The concentration of power of the branches of government to the president
    D. the creation of Batasang Pambansa
A

B. The removal of educational requirement in suffrage

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  1. Using the provisions of the 1935 Constitution, did the Philippine government have the right to apply loans from other countries
    A. True
    B. False
    C. Partly true
    D. Partly false
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B. False

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  1. The following are the provisions of the 1987 constitution except from
    A. The transformation of the structure of Philippine Government to federal form
    B. The state shall develop a self-reliant and independent national economy effectively controlled by Filipinos
    C. Military Bases of other countries are not allowed in the country
    D. In case of invasion or rebellion, when the public safety requires it, he may, for a period not exceeding sixty days, suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus or place the Philippines or any part thereof under martial law
A

A. The transformation of the structure of Philippine Government to federal form

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  1. The chairman of the framing of the 1987 Constitution
    A. Claro M. Recto
    B. Filipe Calderon
    C. Cecilia Munoz-Palma
    D. Ferdinand Marcos
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C. Cecilia Munoz-Palma

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  1. The commission which was created by the Article XIII of the 1987 Constitution
    A. Commission on Elections
    B. Commission on Audit
    C. Civil Service Comission
    D. Commission on Human Rights
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D. Commission on Human Rights

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  1. In accordance with the 1935 constitution, was the incumbent president allowed to run for re-election?
    A. No
    B. Yes
    C. Yes, provided that the president finished his 6 years term
    D. Yes, provided that the president had a satisfactory approval rating
A

B. Yes

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  1. The interim constitution used during the framing of the 1987 constitution
    A. 1942 Constitution
    B. Freedom Constitution
    C. 1973 Constitution
    D. 1985 Constitution
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B. Freedom Constitution

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  1. In accordance to the Article XVII of the 1987 constitution, the constitution should be amended after __________ of existence
    A. 6 years
    B. 7 years
    C. 8 years
    D. 10 years
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D. 10 years

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  1. The president who implemented RA 1199
    A. Manuel Roxas
    B. Ferdinand Marcos
    C. Ramon Magsaysay
    D. Diosdado Magcapagal
A

C. Ramon Magsaysay

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  1. The event which resulted to the start of the Philippine Revolution
    A. Death of Andres Bonifacio
    B. Death of Jose Rizal
    C. Cry of Pugad Lawin
    D. Cavite Mutiny
A

C. Cry of Pugad Lawin

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  1. The writer who viewed history as the opposing forces of the masses and the elite
    A. Friedrich Hegel
    B. Karl Marx
    C. Fernand Braudel
    D. Michael Foucault
A

B. Karl Marx

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  1. The land reform program which provided for a 70-30 sharing arrangement and regulated share-tenancy contracts
    A. Tenancy Act of 1946
    B. Tenancy Act of 1950
    C. Tenancy Act of 1948
    D. Tenancy Act of 1954
A

A. Tenancy Act of 1946

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  1. The following are the contents of the Agricultural Land Reform Code of 1971 except
    A. Abolition of personal cultivation or the conversion of agricultural land to residential land as reasons for the ejection of the tenants
    B. Creation of the Department of Agrarian reform
    C. Automatic conversion of share-tenants to leasehold tenants with some exemptions and qualifications
    D. The abolition of the inheritance Tax for the family of the Land Lords
A

D. The abolition of the inheritance Tax for the family of the Land Lords

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  1. The type of tax which imposed a higher percentage rate on taxpayers who have higher incomes
    A. Regressive Tax
    B. Progressive Tax
    C. Proportional Tax
    D. Value Added Tax
A

B. Progressive Tax

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  1. According to TRAIN Law, those with annual taxable income below ________ are now exempt from paying personal income tax
    A. 220, 000
    B. 240, 000
    C. 230, 000
    D. 250, 000
A

D. 250, 000

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  1. The following are the salient features of TRAIN Law except
    A. Tax on lotto winnings and PCSO prizes are taxed 20 % of the amount of the prize winnings is above P10,000.00
    B. Documentary stamps tax is doubled from P15.0 to P300
    C. Under the new tax system, donations with value of at least P250,000.00 are taxed 6% on the amount in excess of P250,000.00.
    D. The additional Tax Exemption is 8,000 PHP per dependent
A

D. The additional Tax Exemption is 8,000 PHP per dependent

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  1. It allows for the expropriation of the land regardless of the hectares in the places where there were justified agrarian unrest
    A. Land Reform Act of 1952
    B. Land Reform Act of 1955 RA N0. 1400
    C. Republic Act 4834
    D. Republic Act 4256
A

B. Land Reform Act of 1955 RA N0. 1400

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  1. The provision in the Malolos Constitution which is contrary in the rule of majority
    A. The president can appoint the members of the congress
    B. The president can dissolve the congress
    C. The congress can pass a law with 1/4 vote of the members
    D. All of the above
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C. The congress can pass a law with 1/4 vote of the members

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  1. In accordance to the 1899 Constitution, which of the following is NOT correct
    A. The term of the president is 4 years
    B. Separation of Church and State
    C. Women are allowed to vote
    D. The Philippine government is divided to three branches
A

C. Women are allowed to vote

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  1. In the absence of the president, who has the power to declare Martial according to the 1987 Philippine Constitution
    A. Senate President
    B. Speaker of the House
    C. Vice President
    D. Ombudsman
A

C. Vice President

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  1. The following are the possible means to revise the Philippine Constitution except
    A. Constitutional Convention
    B. Constitutional Commission
    C. People’s Initiative
    D. Constitutional Assembly
A

B. Constitutional Commission

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  1. During the Implementation of the 1935 Constitution the external sovereignty was given to the _____.
    A. Senate President
    B. American President
    C. Speaker of the House
    D. Chief Justice
A

B. American President

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  1. The attainment of the 1sovereignty of the Philippines happened after the formation of the United Nations in October 24, 1945. Which of the following Philippine Constitutions stated the transformation of the Philippines as a state?
    A. Malolos Constitution
    B. 1935 Constitution
    C. Freedom Constitution
    D. 1987 Constitution
A

D. 1987 Constitution

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  1. Leyte was declared by the National Historical Institute as the cite of the first mass, what is the reason behind the declaration of NHI?
    A. The effort of the local government in applying for the recognition
    B. The account of Antonio Pigafetta which he used the longitude and latitude
    C. The account of Antonio Pigafetta in which he described the conditions of the place
    D. The account of Antonio de Morga
A

C. The account of Antonio Pigafetta in which he described the conditions of the place

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  1. How do the minimum wage earners benefit from the TRAIN Law?
    A. They gain additional tax exemption because of the TRAIN
    B. They become tax exempted because of the TRAIN Law
    C. They are exempted in the payment of the sin tax (undesirable or harmful goods like alcohol and tobacco) because of the law
    D. The inheritance tax become 5 percent from 20 percent
A

B. They become tax exempted because of the TRAIN Law

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  1. The court established during the time of the administration of Ramon Magsaysay to act as the mediator between the Land Lords and the peasants
    A. Supreme Court
    B. Sandigan Bayan
    C. Court of Agrarian Relations
    D. Batasang Pambansa
A

C. Court of Agrarian Relations

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  1. The bank established during the time of Diosdado Macapagal to facilitate the transfer of ownership of land to landless farmers
    A. Coconut Planter’s Bank
    B. Land Bank
    C. Philippine National Bank
    D. Central Bank
A

B. Land Bank

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  1. These are educated class during the Spanish era, they mainly studied in Europe.
    A. Peninsulares
    B. Indio
    C. Ilustrado
    D. Sangley
A

C. Ilustrado

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  1. Which of the following is not a secondary source?
    A. Journal Article
    B. Books
    C. Pictures
    D. News features
A

C. Pictures

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  1. The following are the member of Ilustrados, except:
    A. Jose Rizal
    B. Juan Luna
    C. Graciano Lopez Jaena
    D. Andres Bonifacio
A

D. Andres Bonifacio

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  1. It is the Spanish policy on making Cabeceras/Resettlement
    A. Polo Y Servicio
    B. Encomienda
    C. Reduccion
    D. Bandala
A

C. Reduccion

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  1. What is the encomienda system?
    A. It is the system of taxation wherein the natives have to pay 8 reales annually
    B. It is the system of taxation wherein the goods are forcefully sold to the Spaniards even at the low prices
    C. It is a system of land ownership
    D. It is the system of governance led by the governor-general
A

C. It is a system of land ownership

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  1. Whish is NOT TRUE about the Encomienda system?
    A. It is controlled by the friars
    B. Some encomiendas are given to the natives
    C. It is a reward system from the King of Spain
    D. It is given to all native farmers
A

B. Some encomiendas are given to the natives

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  1. What is tributo?
    A. It is a system of taxation wherein the natives have to pay 8 reales annually
    B. It is a system of taxation wherein the goods are forcefully sold to the Spaniards even at low prices
    C. It is a system of land ownership
    D. It is the system of governance led by the governor-general
A

A. It is a system of taxation wherein the natives have to pay 8 reales annually

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  1. What is Bandala?
    A. It is a system of taxation wherein the natives have to pay 8 reales annually
    B. It is a system of taxation wherein the goods are forcefully sold to the Spaniards even at low prices
    C. It is a system of land ownership
    D. It is the system of governance led by the governor-general
A

B. It is a system of taxation wherein the goods are forcefully sold to the Spaniards even at low prices

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What is Polo Y Servicios?
A. It is a system of taxation wherein the natives have to pay 8 reales annually
B. It is a system of taxation wherein the goods are forcefully sold to the Spaniards even at low prices
C. It is a system of land ownership
D. It is a system of forced labor

A

D. It is a system of forced labor

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  1. Which is NOT an effect of Polo Y Servicios?
    A. Decrease in male population
    B. Increase in female population
    C. Decrease in agricultural production
    D. Death of many polistas
A

B. Increase in female population

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  1. What is the purpose of the falla?
    A. It is the payment to become exempted of Polo amounting to 1 1/2 reales per year
    B. It is the payment to become exempted of Polo amounting to 2 reales per day per year
    C. It is the payment to become exempted of Polo amounting to 1 1/2 reles per day per year
    D. It is the payment to become exempted of Polo amounting to 40 reales per year
A

C. It is the payment to become exempted of Polo amounting to 1 1/2 reles per day per year

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  1. Which is TRUE about the Galleon Trade?
    A. It is a kind of trade to open the world
    B. It is a kind of trade that uses small boats
    C. It is a kind of trade between Madrid and Manila
    D. It is an exclusive trade between Acapulco and Manila
A

D. It is an exclusive trade between Acapulco and Manila

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  1. Which of the following does NOT describe an effect of the Reduccion plan?
    A. The Church became more powerful
    B. The principalia became poor
    C. Agricultural production decreased
    D. Filipinos became lazy
A

D. Filipinos became lazy

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  1. Which of the following is TRUE about the political situation in the Philippines?
    A. It is stable
    B. It is haunted by graft and corruption
    C. It is liberal in nature
    D. It is satisfactory for the natives
A

B. It is haunted by graft and corruption

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  1. Which of the following would BEST describe the effect of the Spanish social stratification?
    A. Filipino and Spanish equality
    B. More power for the friars
    C. The creoles were able to study abroad
    D. Filipinos experienced racial discrimination
A

D. Filipinos experienced racial discrimination

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  1. What is secularization?
    A. It is the process wherein the the parishes are given rights to conduct into businesses
    B. It is the process of removing religious doctrines in education
    C. It is the process of allowing “Filipinos” to become priests
    D. It is the process of strengthening the separation of the Church and State
A

C. It is the process of allowing “Filipinos” to become priests

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  1. What is the main issue or conflict in the issue of secularization?
    A. Graft and Corruption
    B. Equality
    C. Freedom of the Press
    D. Unity of the Archipelago
A

B. Equality

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  1. The practice of having surnames started during the Spanish regime through the order of
    A. Governor General Claveria [Crude - paulit-ulit ang apelyido ng mga Pinoy at to avoid confusion in taxation]
    B. Governor General Dela Torre
    C. Governor General Polavieja
    D. Governor General Juadrones
A

A. Governor General Claveria

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  1. The propaganda movement was an example of the Filipino expression of nationalism; however, most people today doubt the nationalistic intention of the Propaganda due to its non-advocacy of
    A. Assimilation of the Philippines by Spain
    B. Reform in the administration of the Spaniards
    C. Generalization of the Philippines from Spain
    D. Annexation of the Philippines
A

C. Generalization of the Philippines from Spain

80
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  1. The voyage of Ferdinand Magellan is considered the greatest single achievement in the history of sea exploration and discovery because it ____.
    A. Made Spain the mistress of the Sea
    B. Proved that the world is flat
    C. Marked the discovery of westward route to the East
    D. Marked the first circumnavigation of the globe
A

D. Marked the first circumnavigation of the globe

81
Q
  1. The elements of the state which pertains to the permanent inhabitants of certain territory
    A. Citizen
    B. Government
    C. Territory
    D. Sovereignity
A

A. Citizen

82
Q
  1. The inherent power of state to buy a private property needed for public welfare
    A. Power of Taxation
    B. Military Power
    C. Police Power
    D. Power of Eminent Domain
A

D. Power of Eminent Domain

83
Q
  1. Which of the power of state enables it to impose charge of burden upon person’s property rights for the use and support of the government in its discharge of appropriate functions?
    A. Eminent Domain
    B. Value Added Tax
    C. Expopriation
    D. Taxation
A

D. Taxation

84
Q
  1. A _____ state is a state wherein all government authority emanates from the people and is exercised by representatives chosen by the people
    A. Communist
    B. Republican
    C. Democratic
    D. Parliamentary
A

B. Republican

85
Q
  1. Queen Elizabeth was the longest serving leader in British history. What form of government did she have during her reign?
    A. Communism
    B. Meritocracy
    C. Monarchy
    D. Democracy
A

C. Monarchy

86
Q
  1. It is a form of government composed of people of talents.
    A. Communism
    B. Meritocracy
    C. Monarchy
    D. Democracy
A

B. Meritocracy

87
Q
  1. The fundamental right invoked by filling the “writ of amparo” is ______
    A. The right to due process
    B. The right to self- defense
    C. The right to be defended by public attorney
    D. The right to life, liberty and security
A

D. The right to life, liberty and security

88
Q
  1. The writ demands the presence of the accused in the court for trial.
    A. Writ of Amparo
    B. Writ of Kalikasan
    C. Writ of habeas data
    D. Writ of Habeas Corpus
A

D. Writ of Habeas Corpus

89
Q
  1. He is the Philippine president who changed the Independence Day celebration from July 4 to June 12.
    A. Emilio Aguinaldo
    B. Manuel Roxas
    C. Sergio Osmeña
    D. Diosdado Macapagal
A

D. Diosdado Macapagal

90
Q
  1. Under the RA 10963 or TRAIN Law, all cosmetic surgeries, aesthetic procedures and body enhancement intended to improve, alter, or enhance a person’s appearance is taxed at ________.
    A. 12%
    B. 5 %
    C. 10 %
    D. 15 %
A

B. 5 %

91
Q
  1. Under the RA 10963 or TRAIN Law, tax on lotto winnings and PCSO prizes are taxed ___ of the amount of the prize or winning is above P10,000.00.
    A. 20 %
    B. 15 %
    C. 30 %
    D. 25 %
A

A. 20 %

92
Q
  1. What kind of government is described as the government of the people, by the people and for the people?
    A. Communism
    B. Meritocracy
    C. Monarchy
    D. Democracy
A

D. Democracy

93
Q
  1. What kind of government is characterized by the fusion of the executive and legislative
    A. Presidential
    B. Parliamentary
    C. Federal
    D. Unitary
A

B. Parliamentary

94
Q
  1. This kind of government is characterized by the National government being the center of power while local governments have limited autonomy and power.
    A. Presidential
    B. Parliamentary
    C. Federal
    D. Unitary
A

D. Unitary

95
Q
  1. If our present government is democracy, where does the power reside?
    A. In the Filipino People
    B. In the President
    C. In Congress
    D. In the Supreme Court
A

A. In the Filipino People

96
Q
  1. With the Batasang Pambansa performing legislative and executive powers in the Marcos Regime, which form of government was implemented?
    A. Presidential
    B. Parliamentary
    C. Monarchial
    D. Dictatorial
A

B. Parliamentary

97
Q
  1. The following countries are disputing on the islands in South China Sea, EXCEPT:
    A. Philippines
    B. Malaysia
    C. China
    D. Bangladesh
A

D. Bangladesh

98
Q
  1. Aside from the Philippines, which countries claim part of the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea?
    A. China, Thailand, Brunei, Malaysia
    B. China. Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia
    C. Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Malaysia
    D. China, Thailand, Taiwan, Brunei
A

B. China. Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia

99
Q
  1. What type of vegetation cover can be found in Arctic?
    A. Taiga
    B. Tundra
    C. Rain Forest
    D. Savannah
A

B. Tundra

100
Q
  1. The eruption of this volcano caused a widespread destruction and loss of human life on 1990’2.
    A. Mt. Mayon
    B. Mt. Pinatubo
    C. Taal Volcano
    D. Mt. Tapyas
A

B. Mt. Pinatubo

Readings In Philippine History and Society (1 decks)

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