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Readings in Philippine History Final Examination

I. MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Write TRUE if the statement is correct or
true. If FALSE, replace the underlined word/name/phrase to make the statement true. Write your answers clearly IN
CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

1. Antonio Pigafetta, a Portuguese scholar and explorer, functioned as the chronicler of the Magellan expedition of
1519 – 1522.
2. The Aliping Namamahay served their master in his house and on his cultivated lands and if born in his master’s
house were rarely to be sold.
3. Ferdinand Magellan and Rajah Kulambo, the chieftain of Cebu, made a blood compact as a symbol of a newly
found alliance or friendship.
4. Juan Luna, the painter of Spoliarium, is the older brother of Antonio Luna, a general of the Philippine revolutionary
forces.
5. Artemio Ricarte wrote, “The Katipunan and the Revolution: Memoirs of a General”.
6. Emilio Jacinto wrote the Kalayaan as the primer of the Katipunan.
7. Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo painted “The Battle of Lepanto” commissioned by the Spanish Senate through the
influence of a Spanish King Alfonso XII.
8. According to Guillermo Masangkay, the cry of revolution happened in Balintawak.
9. One of the objectives of the Tejeros convention was an election of a new government – a dictatorial form of
government.
10. Daniel Tirona of the Magdalo faction objected to the election of Andres Bonifacio as Director of Interior because
he was not a diplomat.
11. The Act of the Declaration of Philippine Independence was prepared, written and read by Ambrosio Rianzares
Bautista and was signed by ninety-eight (98) persons.
12. The Cabinet Crisis of 1923 happened during the administration of Gov. Leonard Wood, a Democrat advocate.
13. In caricature used by the Americans before, the colonizers are pictured as naked children or infants.
14. The Maranaos were known to be fierce warriors and had a widespread political power that controlled the Sulu
Sultanate in the South dating as far back as 15th century. Together with Samal and Illanun, they were the
formidable group of Muslims tagged to be the raiders of Sulu sea.
15. Gov. Gen. Carlos Ma. Dela Torre made use of the Cavite Mutiny of 1872 to implicate GOMBURZA in the said event.

II. ESSAY. Underline the phrase or statement indicative of a notable or significant point.
A) Discuss your thoughts in terms of the importance or impact of some of the particular events in Philippine
history. As follows are (10 points each):

1. The Battle of Mactan

2. The Philippine Revolution of 1896
3. Slave raiding in the Sulu Sea (and even Celebes Sea) from 18th to 19th century
4. The Japanese Occupation in the Philippines
5. Pres. Corazon Aquino’s Speech before the US Congress (Sept. 18, 1986)

B) Answer the following questions completely (10 points each):

1. Prove that History is an unending dialogue between the present and the past.
2. Distinguish the difference between Primary and Secondary Source. Cite examples of each source.
3. Outline the ways in conducting a historical criticism.
4. How do you incentivize youth to study, learn and apply history lessons?

“I would prefer even to fail with honor than to win by cheating”

-Sophocles