RPH MIDTERM 2 Flashcards
What is the contemporary purpose of studying history, according to Geoffrey Barraclough?
A. To predict the future
B. To understand the consequences of the past on the present
C. To document events chronologically
D. To memorize facts about the past
To understand the consequences of the past on the present
What is “multiperspectivity” in historical studies?
A. A method to write history with minimal bias
B. An approach that incorporates multiple viewpoints to provide a richer understanding of events
C. A technique used to simplify historical narratives
D. A process to remove ambiguities in historical records
An approach that incorporates multiple viewpoints to provide a richer understanding of events
The poem “Sa Aking Mga Kababata” is traditionally attributed to Jose Rizal, but historians question this because:
A. It does not exist in Spanish archives
B. There is no manuscript in Rizal’s handwriting
C. It was written in English, a language Rizal never used
D. It references events that occurred after Rizal’s death
There is no manuscript in Rizal’s handwriting
What evidence supports the claim that the first Mass was held in Limasawa?
A. Pigafetta’s travel journal and a monument erected in 1872
B. The journal entries of Francisco Albo and Pigafetta’s maps
C. The testimony of Rajah Humabon
D. An inscription found in Cebu
The journal entries of Francisco Albo and Pigafetta’s maps
According to Antonio Pigafetta, where was the first Mass in the Philippines held?
A. Cebu
B. Limasawa
C. Bolinao
D. Masao
Limasawa
Who was the priest that officiated the first Mass in the Philippines, according to historical accounts?
A. Father Juan de Plasencia
B. Father Andres de Urdaneta
C. Father Pedro Valderrama
D. Father Diego Silang
Father Pedro Valderrama
The Cavite Mutiny of 1872 was significant because it:
A. Led to the establishment of a Filipino government
B. Sparked Spanish retaliation against reform-minded Filipinos
C. Ended Spanish rule in the Philippines
D. Initiated widespread military reforms
Sparked Spanish retaliation against reform-minded Filipinos
The execution of the priests GOMBURZA after the Cavite Mutiny had what effect on Filipino sentiment?
A. It suppressed calls for independence
B. It discouraged further uprisings
C. It fueled nationalistic fervor and martyrdom
D. It led to immediate independence
It fueled nationalistic fervor and martyrdom
What was the primary reason the Cavite Mutiny began?
A. High taxes on Filipino priests
B. A withdrawal of tax exemptions for Filipino workers
C. Disputes over religious practices
D. Introduction of new trade laws
A withdrawal of tax exemptions for Filipino workers
The Cry of Rebellion is historically remembered as:
A. The formal call to arms against Spanish rule
B. A declaration of loyalty to the Spanish crown
C. The conclusion of the Philippine Revolution
D. A peaceful resolution between Spaniards and Filipinos
The formal call to arms against Spanish rule
What action symbolized the Filipinos’ defiance in the Cry of Balintawak?
A. Signing a declaration of independence
B. Burning Spanish flags
C. Tearing their cedulas (tax certificates)
D. Destroying Spanish churches
Tearing their cedulas (tax certificates)
Which date and place are officially recognized for the Cry of Rebellion?
A. August 23, 1896, at Pugad Lawin
B. August 26, 1896, at Bahay Toro
C. September 5, 1896, at Caloocan
D. August 20, 1896, at Manila
August 23, 1896, at Pugad Lawin
What does Geoffrey Barraclough describe as a key aspect of history?
A. Predicting future events
B. Analyzing the past only through primary sources
C. Making sense of the past based on available evidence
D. Erasing bias from historical records
Making sense of the past based on available evidence
In historical study, what are historians primarily responsible for doing?
A. Collecting and interpreting facts to construct a coherent narrative
B. Creating hypothetical scenarios based on past events
C. Ensuring all past records are without bias
D. Publishing all documents found without analysis
Collecting and interpreting facts to construct a coherent narrative
Which of the following best describes “multiperspectivity”?
A. A focus on a single narrative to avoid confusion
B. Looking at events, cultures, and societies from multiple perspectives
C. Writing historical accounts from an objective point of view only
D. Avoiding controversial interpretations of history
Looking at events, cultures, and societies from multiple perspectives
The mythical Code of Kalantiaw, although disproven, shows how:
A. Hoaxes can influence historical beliefs
B. All historical documents must be factual
C. Myths are often rooted in solid evidence
D. Only foreign sources are reliable for history
Hoaxes can influence historical beliefs
What challenge does “multiperspectivity” present in historical study?
A. Simplifying events to fit one perspective
B. Creating consensus on a single interpretation
C. Navigating discrepancies, ambiguities, and conflicting evidence
D. Validating all perspectives as factual
Navigating discrepancies, ambiguities, and conflicting evidence
Why is the authorship of “Sa Aking Mga Kababata” questioned by historians?
A. It is written in a language Rizal never learned
B. There are no primary sources linking Rizal directly to the poem
C. The poem’s content is entirely unrelated to Rizal’s other works
D. Rizal openly denounced the poem in his letters
There are no primary sources linking Rizal directly to the poem
Why might historians reach different conclusions about the same historical event?
A. They follow different methods of research
B. They interpret primary sources in varied contexts and biases
C. They prioritize modern perspectives over older sources
D. They are influenced by myths more than evidence
They interpret primary sources in varied contexts and biases
According to Pigafetta’s account, on what date was the first Mass in the Philippines celebrated?
A. March 25, 1521
B. March 31, 1521
C. April 14, 1521
D. April 1, 1521
March 31, 1521
Which island is traditionally believed to be the site of the first Mass in the Philippines?
A. Cebu
B. Bolinao
C. Limasawa
D. Homonhon
Limasawa
What is the main evidence supporting Limasawa as the site of the first Mass?
A. A local legend about a Mass held there
B. A monument erected by the Spanish
C. Records and maps from Pigafetta and Albo
D. The presence of a historic church in Leyte
Records and maps from Pigafetta and Albo
The site of the first Mass in the Philippines was debated because:
A. There were multiple credible claims for different locations
B. Spanish records of the Mass were lost
C. No Filipino witnessed the Mass
D. The exact date was unclear
There were multiple credible claims for different locations
To resolve the debate over the site of the first Mass, which government body intervened?
A. The Philippine Congress
B. The National Historical Institute (NHI)
C. The Department of Tourism
D. The Philippine Supreme Court
The National Historical Institute (NHI)
Who reaffirmed Limasawa as the site of the first Mass in the Philippines?
A. Antonio Pigafetta
B. Jose Rizal
C. Dr. Samuel Tan and Ambeth Ocampo
D. Ferdinand Magellan
Dr. Samuel Tan and Ambeth Ocampo
The Cavite Mutiny in 1872 was primarily a result of:
A. Conflict over Spanish religious authority
B. An increase in labor taxes for Filipino workers
C. A petition for Filipino independence
D. The assassination of Spanish officials
An increase in labor taxes for Filipino workers
Which priests became martyrs after being implicated in the Cavite Mutiny?
A. Jose Rizal, Emilio Aguinaldo, and Juan Luna
B. Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora
C. Andres Bonifacio, Emilio Jacinto, and Apolinario Mabini
D. Juan dela Cruz, Pedro Paterno, and Francisco Balagtas
Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora
What was the Spanish governor’s response to the Cavite Mutiny?
A. He pardoned all participants
B. He imposed stricter restrictions on Filipinos
C. He enacted new labor reforms
D. He transferred control to local authorities
He imposed stricter restrictions on Filipinos
The execution of the GOMBURZA priests is remembered as:
A. The beginning of the Philippine Revolution
B. The start of the Spanish colonization
C. A turning point that intensified Filipino nationalism
D. The resolution of the Cavite Mutiny
A turning point that intensified Filipino nationalism
Which Filipino hero dedicated a book to the memory of GOMBURZA?
A. Andres Bonifacio
B. Emilio Jacinto
C. Jose Rizal
D. Apolinario Mabini
Jose Rizal
What does the “Cry of Balintawak” symbolize in Philippine history?
A. The start of Spanish colonization
B. A moment of unity for Filipino revolutionaries
C. The final battle of the Philippine Revolution
D. The peaceful handover of power to Filipinos
A moment of unity for Filipino revolutionaries
In which location did Pio Valenzuela claim the Cry took place?
A. Balintawak
B. Bahay Toro
C. Kangkong
D. Pugad Lawin
Pugad Lawin
What action did Bonifacio encourage during the Cry as a symbol of defiance?
A. Attacking Spanish soldiers
B. Tearing up their cedulas (tax certificates)
C. Signing a declaration of independence
D. Planting the Philippine flag in Manila
Tearing up their cedulas (tax certificates)
Who was the Spanish officer who claimed the Cry happened on August 25, 1896?
A. Lt. Olegario Diaz
B. Governor Izquierdo
C. General Blanco
D. Admiral Montejo
Lt. Olegario Diaz
Why are there different dates associated with the Cry of Balintawak?
A. The location changed frequently
B. The Katipuneros were moving to avoid capture
C. Each historian created a new date
D. The Spanish required multiple verifications
The Katipuneros were moving to avoid capture
Which historian popularized August 23, 1896, as the date for the Cry of Pugad Lawin?
A. Gregorio Zaide
B. Teodoro Agoncillo
C. Guillermo Masangkay
D. Milagros Guerrero
Teodoro Agoncillo
Why was “Pugad Lawin” not initially recognized in early maps of the Philippines?
A. It was only added after WWII
B. The term “Pugad Lawin” was associated with a fictional event
C. It was never an official place name until the 20th century
D. It was used only in personal letters
It was never an official place name until the 20th century
Who recounted a meeting on August 26, 1896, that led to the Cry of Balintawak?
A. Andres Bonifacio
B. Teodoro Kalaw
C. Guillermo Masangkay
D. Jose Rizal
Guillermo Masangkay