The Kartilya of the Katipunan

Question 1

It is the best-known of all Katipunan texts. The only printed document by the Katipunan to still be extant.

It was printed as a small pamphlet and distributed to the members of the Katipunan. The document served as the primary lesson for the members of the Katipunan.

Answer 1

Kartilya

Question 2

Kartilya is derived from:

Answer 2

Cartilla, a Spanish primer used for grade schools

Question 3

Kartilya consisted of:

Answer 3

• Teachings for new Katipuneros
• Guiding principles of the society
• Ends with a document of affirmation by the members’ to the KKK’s teachings

Question 4

He established the Katipunan

Answer 4

Andres Bonifacio

Question 5

A revolutionary society that espoused independence and freedom for the Philippines through force of arms.

Answer 5

Kataastaasang Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan (KKK)

Question 6

KKK’s main objectives:

Answer 6

• Separation of the Philippines from Spain
• Development of Filipinos as citizens of their own nation once independence was achieved

Question 7

When was the Katipunan founded?

Answer 7

July 7, 1892

Question 8

Why was the Katipunan founded?

Answer 8

Bonifacio saw the futility of the efforts to the Reform Movement and propagandists, thus organized an underground movement against Spain.

Question 9

A Katipunero who wrote a number of poems and essays for the society members

Answer 9

Emilio Jacinto

Question 10

The recruitment process of the Katipunan followed the __________

Answer 10

Masonic initiation rites

Question 11

KKK’s structure was based on

Answer 11

La Liga Filipina

Question 12

Where and when was Emilio Jacinto born?

Answer 12

December 15, 1875, in Trozo Tondo, Manila

Question 13

Jacinto’s parents:

Answer 13

• Mariano Jacinto, a bookkeeper
• Josefa Dizon

Question 14

Jacinto’s education:

Answer 14

• Elementary education in private school
• Secondary education at the Colegio de San Juan de Letran
• Studied law at the University of Santo Tomas, but stopped when the Ph Revolution began in 1896

Question 15

Jacinto joined the Katipunan in 1894 at 18 and took the symbolic name _____

Answer 15

Pingkian

Question 16

Jacinto’s pen-name that he used to write literary works:

Answer 16

Dimas Ilaw

Question 17

Jacinto also edited this Katipunan newspaper

Answer 17

Kalayaan

Question 18

Jacinto’s other jobs:

Answer 18

• Secretary, fiscal, editor
• Later appointed by Bonifacio as adviser in 1897

Question 19

Jacinto was wounded in _____ and was captured

Answer 19

Magdalena, Laguna

Question 20

How was Jacinto released?

Answer 20

He managed to convince Spanish soldiers that he was a spy in their service after showing a military pass issued to a man he killed months ago

Question 21

After his release, Jacinto hid in Manila and sent a letter to _____ in Malolos, Bulacan stating his plan to continue law studies at the Literary University of the Philippines.

Answer 21

Apolinario Mabini

Question 22

Jacinto discontinued his law goals to fight against the Americans. He established his headquarters in ______, where he contracted _____

Answer 22

Majayjay, Malaria

Question 23

Jacinto died on

Answer 23

April 6, 1899