RPH - Midterms Flashcards
1
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- True or False: Emilio Aguinaldo was a prominent leader of the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule.
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true
2
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- True or False: The revolution officially started on August 26, 1896, with the Cry of Balintawak.
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true
3
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- True or False: José Rizal was executed before the Philippine Revolution began.
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true
4
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- True or False: The Spanish Governor-General at the time of the revolution was Don Fernando Primo de Rivera.
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true
4
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- True or False: The Katipunan was a secret society that played a crucial role in the revolution.
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true
5
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- True or False: The Pact of Biak-na-Bato was an agreement that temporarily halted hostilities between the revolutionaries and Spanish forces.
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true
6
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- True or False: The revolution was primarily fought in the Visayas region of the Philippines
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6. False: The revolution was primarily fought in Luzon, particularly in Cavite and Manila.
7
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- True or False: The revolutionaries used the slogan “Long Live the Philippines!” during their uprisings.
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False: The slogan used was “Long Live the Katipunan!” or “Mabuhay ang Katipunan!”
7
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- True or False: The Philippine Revolution was successful in achieving independence immediately after its outbreak.
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False: The revolution did not achieve immediate independence; it continued for several years.
8
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- True or False: The first major battle of the revolution was the Battle of San Juan del Monte.
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true
9
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- True or False: The Spanish colonial government underestimated the strength of the revolutionary movement.
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true
10
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- True or False: The revolution was supported by the United States from the very beginning.
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False: The United States did not support the revolution until later, during the Spanish-American War.
11
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- True or False: The revolution led to the establishment of the First Philippine Republic in 1899.
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true
12
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- True or False: The term “Katipunan” translates to “the Brotherhood” in English
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False: “Katipunan” translates to “association” or “society” in English
13
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- True or False: The revolution was marked by significant participation from women, including figures like Gregoria de Jesus.
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true
14
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- True or False: The Philippine Revolution began in 1896.
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true
15
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- True or False: José Rizal was a key figure in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule.
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true
16
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- True or False: The term “halalan” refers to the process of revolution in the Philippines.
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- False: “Halalan” refers to elections, not revolution.
17
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- True or False: The first Philippine Republic was established in 1899.
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true
18
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- True or False: The “Cry of Balintawak” is considered the start of the Philippine Revolution.
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true
19
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- True or False: Elections in the Philippines were first held during the American colonial period.
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true
20
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- True or False: The Katipunan was a secret society that played a significant role in the Philippine Revolution
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true
21
Q
- True or False: The Philippine Constitution of 1935 established the first national elections in the country.
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true
22
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- True or False: The term “himagsikan” is synonymous with peaceful political change.
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- False: “Himagsikan” refers to revolution, which is often violent.
23
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- True or False: Emilio Aguinaldo was the leader of the revolutionary forces during the Philippine Revolution.
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true
24
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- True or False: The Philippine Revolution was primarily a movement for social reform rather than independence.
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- False: The Philippine Revolution was primarily a movement for independence.
25
Q
- True or False: The 1986 People Power Revolution is an example of a peaceful transition of power in the Philippines.
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true
26
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- True or False: The Spanish colonial government allowed Filipinos to participate in elections during their rule.
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- False: The Spanish colonial government did not allow significant Filipino participation in elections.
27
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- True or False: The term “Batas Pambansa” refers to the national laws enacted by the Philippine government.
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true
28
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- True or False: The Philippine Revolution resulted in the immediate recognition of Philippine independence by foreign powers
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- False: The revolution did not result in immediate recognition of independence.
29
Q
- True or False: The concept of “Pantayong Pananaw” emphasizes writing history from a Filipino perspective.
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true
30
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- True or False: The 1971 Constitutional Convention was held to draft a new constitution for the Philippines.
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true
31
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- True or False: The term “Martial Law” refers to a period in Philippine history when elections were suspended.
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true
32
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- True or False: The Philippine Commission was established by the United States to oversee the transition to self-governance.
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true
33
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- True or False: The “Himagsikan” of 1896 was a response to the execution of José Rizal.
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true
34
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- True or False: The Philippine flag was first officially adopted in 1898.
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true
35
Q
- True or False: The white triangle in the Philippine flag represents peace and purity.
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- False: The white triangle represents the Katipunan.
36
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- True or False: The three stars on the flag symbolize the three main geographical regions of the Philippines.
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true
37
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- True or False: The sun on the Philippine flag has eight rays, each representing a province that declared war against Spain(Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Laguna, and Batangas).
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true
38
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- True or False: The colors of the Philippine flag are blue, red, and green.
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- False: The colors are blue, red, and white.
39
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- True or False: The red color in the Philippine flag symbolizes patriotism and valor.
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true
40
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- True or False: The flag is a symbol of the Filipino people’s struggle for independence from colonial rule.
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true
41
Q
- True or False: The Katipunan, a revolutionary society, is represented by the white triangle in the flag.
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true
42
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- True or False: The Philippine flag is only used during national holidays.
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- False: The flag is used throughout the year, not just on holidays.
43
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- True or False: The flag is a reminder of the sacrifices made by Filipinos during the revolution.
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true