PHILIPPINE HISTORY

1.The NUMBER OF ISLANDS that comprise the

Philippine Archipelago.
a. 7,107 c. 4,107
b. 7,105 d. 6,107

2. It is the LONGEST MOUNTAIN RANGE in the

Philippines covering four provinces.
a. Bulusan c. Mt. Apo
b. Mayon d. Sierra Madre

3. It is the HIGHEST MOUNTAIN RANGE in the

Philippines.
a. Hibok Hibok c. Mt. Apo
b. Mariang Makiling d. Sierra Madre

4. It is the SMALLEST VOLCANO in the whole world.

a. Taal c. Chocolate hills
b. Banahaw d. Sierra Madre

5. The GERMAN SCIENTIST who disputed the LAND

BRIDGE THEORY
a. Karl Ulmer c. Dr. Frijof Voss
b. Otley Beyer d. Robert Fox

6. The FILIPINO ANTHROPOLOGIST who criticized and

disputed the widely accepted theory that the Negritos
were the aborigines of the Philippines.
a. Dr. Alfredo Evangelista c. Dr. Arsenio Manuel
b. F.Landa Jocano d. Dr. Mario Zamora
7. They were the FIRST PEOPLE responsible for
BRIGING ISLAMIC FAITH in the Philippines.
a. Arab traders c. Mohammed
b. Abu Baur and his group d. Raja Baginda

8. It was during this period, that CHINESE GOODS

STARTED TO FLOW IN THE PHILIPPINES?
a. Tang Dynasty c. Asia Dynasty
b. Suna Dynasty d. Chow Dynasty

9. The Filipino customs of arranging MARRIAGE OF

CHILDREN BY THE PARENTS was derived from the:
a. Hindu c. Chinese
b.Malaysian d. Japanese

10. The VEIL AND THE CORD as part of the Christian

wedding ceremony were derived from the ______
a. Roman Catholic
b. Spanish Customs
c. American Customs
d. Ancient Hindu and Muslim Wedding Ceremony

11. The UPPER ATTIRE OF THE MALE in ancient times

a. Kanggan c. Camisa
b. Jacket d. Putong

12. It was an ORNAMENT WORN TO ENHANCE THE

BEAUTY OF THE FEMALES and serve as war medals of
the males in ancient times.
a. Pintados c. Tattoo
b. Kalumbiga d. Putong
13. Which of the ff. was NOT practiced during ancient
times?
a. men walked behind women as a sign of respect
b. women were the only one who has the right to give
names to their children
c. women were not allowed to own property and engage
in business
d. women can succeed as chieftain of the barangay

14. The GIFT THE GROOM’S FAMILY GIVE TO THE

PARENTS OF THE BRIDE BEFORE THE WEDDING as
payment for the lost of their daughter
a. Pamalanguni c. Himaraw
b. Sambon d. Bigay kaya-Dowry

15. The MUSLIM JUDGE

a. Pinuno c. Babaylan
b. Hadji d. Cacique

16. He goes around the barangay to announce the

NEWLY PROMULGATED LAWS.
a. Umalohokan c. datu
b. Maharlika d. Council of elders

17. According to ancient belief, he is the CREATOR OF

HEAVEN AND EARTH and therefore superior to all
other deities.
a. Lalahon c. Bathalang Maykapal
b. Balanghaw d. Mandarangan
18. In ancient times the PEOPLE OFFERED PRAYERS
AND SACRIFICES TO THEM TO WIN THEIR
GOODWILL. They are equivalent to the Christian
saints.
a. Baylana c. Katalona
b. Diwata/Anito d. Babaylan

19. How many MAJOR DIALECT do we have?

a. 5 c. 3
b. 7 d. 8

20. Among the FOLK EPIC WRITTEN BY FILIPINOS

including their place of origin which of them is wrong.
a. Bidasani from the Visayas
b. Hudhud and Alim from the Ifugao
c. Biag ni Lam-ang from the Ilocano
d. Indarapatra and Sulayman from the Muslim

21. It was in this place that the FIRST CATHOLIC

MASS was officiated.
a. Samar c. Limasawa
b. Mactan d. Leyte

22. The FIRST FILIPINO CHIEFTAIN to be

CONVERTED INTO CHRISTIANITY
a. Sulayman c. Rajah matanda
b. Humabon d. Lapu-lapu

23. The FIRST FILIPINO TO REFUSE AND HAVE

SUCCESSFULLY REPELLED SPANISH INTRUSION TO
OUR SOIL?
a. Raja Sulayman c. Datu Puti
b. Raja Matanda d. Lapu-lapu
24. He was the FIRST TO CIRCUMNAVIGATE THE
WORLD.
a. Villalobos c. Sebastian Del Cano
b. Bernardo Dela Torre d. Magellan

25. The FIRST PERMANENT SPANISH SETTLEMENT in

the Philippines as established by Miguel Lopez de
Legaspi.
a. Leyte c. Samar
b. Cebu d. Manila

26. It was established by Legaspi in 1571 as the FIRST

CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES
a. Cebu c. Leyte
b. Samar d. Manila

27. A PIECE OF LAND GIVEN BY THE KING TO A

SPANIARD who have been loyal to the throne.
a. Encomienda c. Estate
b. Hacienda d. Sitio

28. It was a POLL TAX PAID BY FILIPINOS DURING

THE SPANISH PERIOD base on their income.
a. Falla c. Cedula
b. Bandala d. Polo

29. It was a FORCED LABOR rendered by the Filipino

males ages 16-60 to the government
a. Falla c. Polo
b. Bandala d. Situado
30. The FIRST HANGING BRIDGE built in Asia. It was
designated by GUSTAV EIFFEL and its now called
QUEZON BRIDGE.
a. Paseo de Roxas c. Islas de Poniente
b. Graceta de Filipinas d. Puente Colgante

31. The PROVINCE WHERE GALLEONS FOR GALLEON

TRADE were constructed and moored.
a. Batangas c. Laguna
b. Mindoro d. Cavite

32. The SPANISH GOVERNOR-GENERAL who

established the TOBACCO MONOPOLY.
a. Jose Basco c. Ma. Dela Torre
b. Narciso Claveria d. Rafael de Izquierdo

33. The FIRST RELIGIOUS ORDER arrived to the

Philippines
a. Franciscans c. Augustinians
b. Jesuits d. Dominicans

34. The FIRST PRINTED BOOK in the Philippines

a. Doctrina Cristiana c. Marcha Filipinas
b. Cenakulo d. Maestranza

35. A BLOOD AND THUNDER PLAY between the

Muslim and Christians of which the Christians always
win.
a. Cenakulo c. Comedia
b. Moro Moro d. Awit at Kurido

36. The GREATEST MAN OF THE MALAYAN RACE

a. Mahatma Gandhi c. Jose Rizal
b. Mao Tse Tung d. Shah Jahan
37. A RELIGIOUS REVOLT motivated by the desire to
return to the old religion (animism)
a. Dagohoy revolt c. Magalat revolt
b. Sumaroy revolt d. Tamblot revolt

38. The OPENING CONSEQUENTLY SHORTEN THE

ROUTE BETWEEN SPAIN AND THE PHILIPPINES
a. Suez Canal c. San Bernardino strait
b. Panama Canal d. none of these

39. The TURNING POINT in Philippine History because

it ushered a NEW ERA-THE REFORM MOVEMENT
a. Execution of Jose Rizal
b. Execution of Gomburza
c. Capture of Emilio Aguinaldo
d. Founding of the Katipunan

40. They were the ones who were CONSIDERED

FILIPINOS DURING THE SPANISH PERIOD.
a. Peninsulares c. Insulares
b. Indios d. none of these

41. He was considered as the POLITICAL ANALYST of

the FILIPINO COMMUNITY IN SPAIN
a. Graciano Lopez Jaena c. Apolinario Mabini
b. Jose Rizal d. Marcelo H. del Pilar

42. The FIRST FILIPINO to become a MASON

a. Trinidad Rizal c. Romualda Lanuza
b. Rosario Villaruel d. Marina Dizon
43. A CIVIC ORGANIZATION FOUNDED BY JOSE
RIZAL whose aim is to unite the entire archipelago
Into one compact body
a. La liga Filipina c. propaganda movement
b. Indios Bravos d. Reform movement

44. The FIRST SPANISH GOVERNOR-GENERAL TO

CALL THE FILIPINOS, “FILIPINO” INSTEAD OF THE
USUAL TERM INDIOS.
a. Gen.Fermin Jaudenes
b. Gen. Camilo de Pilavieja
c. Gen. Basilio Agustin
d. Gen. Primo de Rivera

45. The BATTLE THAT DEFEATED THE SPANIARDS

AS AGAINST THE AMERICAN ON MAY 1, 1898?
a. Battle of Pasong Tirad c. Battle of Cape Engano
b. Battle of Manila Bay d. Battle of Samar

46. The TREATY THAT CEDED THE PHILIPPINES TO

THE UNITED STATES
a. treaty of Zaragosa c. treaty of Spain
b. treaty of General Relation d. Treaty of Paris

47. He was commissioned by Emilio Aguinaldo to

COMPOSE THE NATIONAL ANTHEM
a. Julian Felipe c. Riamzares Bautista
b. Felipe Calderon d. Mariano Ponce

48. The PRESIDENT OF GENERAL EMILIO

AGUINALDO’S CABINET?
a. Pio Valenzuela c. Apolinario Mabini
b. Armenio Ricarte d. Pedro Paterno
49. Which of the ff. does NOT belong to the group. The
American vested interest group interested in colonizing
the Philippines?
a. Naval /Military c. religious group
b. Economic Interest d. all of these

50. The AMERICAN GENERAL who published the

ORIGINAL PROCLAMATION OF PRESIDENT MCKINLEY
THAT STATES THAT AMERICA DESIRES TO
COLONIZE THE PHILIPPINES.
a. Gen.Dewey c. Gen. Otis
b. Gen. Miller d. Gen. Meritt

51. The incident that started FILIPINO-AMERICAN

WAR.
a. San Juan Bridge incident
b. Malolos incident
c. Cavite incident
d. Puglo lawin incident

52. He is known as the “BOY GENERAL”

a. Antonio Luna c. Gregorio del Pilar
b. Artemio Ricarte d. Mariano Trias

53. They were responsible for ASSASSINATING

GENERAL ANTONIO LUNA
a. Macabebe c. katipuneros from Cavite
b. Kawit Company d. Katipuneros from Quezon
54. The TREATY that provided that the SOVEREIGNTY
OF AMERICA OVER MINDANAO WAS ACKNOWLEDGE
WHILE THE DIGNITIES OF THE SULTAN SHALL BE
RESPECTED.
a. Treaty of Paris c. Treaty of Zaragosa
b. Bates Treaty d. Treaty of General Relation

55. The PLACE where EMILIO AGUINALDO WAS

CAPTURED by the Americans
a. Morong, Rizal c. Taal, Batangas
b. Kawit, Cavite d. Palanan, Isabela

56. The BATTLE that cause the death of GEN.

GREGORIO DEL PILAR
a. Battle of Pason Tirad c. Mock Battle of Manila
b. Battle of Maine d.Battle of Manila

57. The Filipino responsible for BETRAYING

GREGORIO DEL PILAR thus causing him his life.
a. Bautista Pablo c. Bonzon Agapito
b. Januario Galut d. Calosa Pedro

58. The FOUNDER OF AGLIPAYAN CHURCH

a. Gregorio Aglipay c. Bonzon Agapito
b. Apolinario Mabini d. Mariano de Dios

59. The DATE OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE from

the Americans
a. June 12, 1898 c. July 4, 1946
b. December 30, 1896 d. August 14, 1898
60. He stablished the “TAGALOG REPUBLIC” after
Emilio Aguinaldo surrendered to the Americans
a. Teodoro Sandico c. Jose Santos
b. Jose Abren d. Macario Sakay

61. Which of the ff. does NOT belong to the group. The
LAST FILIPINO GENERAL TO SURRENDER TO THE
AMERICANS.
a. Miguel Malvar c. Mariano Trias
b. Vicente Lukban d. Macario Sakay

62. The PRESIDENT OF THE 1934 CONSTITUTION

a. Claro M. Recto c. Diosdado Macapagal
b. Cecilia Palma d. Jose P. Laurel

63. The LAST SPANISH GOVERNOR-GENERAL to

govern the Philippines
a. Basilio Agustin c. Primo de Rivera
b. Fermin Jaudenes d. Jose Blanco

64. Which of the ff. does NOT belong to the group.

Members of the Axis Powers were
a. Italy c. Japan
b. Germany d. England

65. The ONLY PLACE where the CHINESE ARE

ALLOWED TO STAY during Spanish period
a. Binondo c. Parian
b. Escolta d. Quiapo
66. The AMERICAN INTEREST GROUP who favor the
early independence of the Philippines due to
competition offered by Philippine products and labor
which does NOT belong to the group.
a. Isolationist c. patriotic group
b. Anti Imperialist d. Political Parties

67. The DATE OF INAUGURATION OF THE PHILIPPINE

COMMONWEALTH
a. November 15, 1935 c. May 17, 1935
b. February 8, 1935 d. December 31, 1935

68. The UPRISING IN THE PROVINCES that took place

immediately AFTER THE INAUGURATION OF THE
COMMONWEALTH due to the failure of the government
to address the issue of grinding poverty land grabbing,
high taxes, etc.
a. Hukbalahap Uprising c. Hermano Pule’s revolt
b. Sakdal Uprising d. Tamblot Uprising

69. MANUEL L. QUEZON proclaimed it as OUR

NATIONAL LANGUAGE
a. Visaya c. Ilocano
b. Cebuano d. Tagalog

70. A law that punished Filipinos during the

Commonwealth period to ALLOW THEMSELVES TO BE
USED AS DUMMIES BY FOREIGN INVESTORS.
a. Filipinization policy c. Anti Dummy Law
b. Filipino First policy d. Flag law
71. The YEAR when MANILA OPENED ITS DOOR TO
INTERNATIONAL TRADE.
a. 1834 c. 1898
b. 1946 d. 1521

72. The President of the Philippines well known for his

“FILIPINO FIRST POLICY”.
a. Carlos P. Garcia c. Ramon Magsaysay
b. Elpidio Quirino d. Manuel Roxas

73. The PLACE where our NATIONAL HERO was exiled

for four years.
a. Dipolog c. Jolo
b. Dapitan d. Batanes

74. The YEAR when the RIGHT OF WOMEN VIZ THE

RIGHT TO VOTE WAS GIVEN
a. 1935 c. 1937
b. 1946 d. 1898

75. The place where ANDRES BONIFACIO AND

BROTHER PROCOPIO WERE EXECUTED BY FILIPINO
soldiers led by Lt. Macapagal.
a. Mt. Buntis, Cavite c. Sierra Madre
b. Mt. Banahaw, Quezon d. Mt. Tala, Cavite

76. The MOST PRESSING PROBLEM of the Philippine

government AFTER IT OBTAIN ITS INDEPENDENCE
from the Americans in 1946
a. The Philippines is not use to democracy
b. The Philippines is economically dependent to the US
c. Too Much Politics
d. Over Population
77. The OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE PROPAGANDA
MOVEMENT IN SPAIN
a. Diariong Tagalog c. La Solidaridad
b. La Independencia d. kalayaan

78. The AUTHOR OF THE BOOK “SUCESOS DE LAS

FILIPINAS OR HISTORICAL EVENTS OF THE
PHIL.ISLAND” which Jose Rizal painstakingly
annotated.
a. Antonio de Morga c. Fr. Jose Rodriguez
b. Sinibaldo de Mas d. Pigafetta

79. The HEAD OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH in the

Philippines during Spanish period
a. Cardinal c. Bishop of Vigan
b. Bishop of Jaro, Iloilo d. Archbishop of Manila

80. It was considered the CENTER OF RELIGIOUS

ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL LIFE of the people during
Spanish period
a. Convento c. Sitio
b. Plaza d. Poblacion

81. HE CHANGED THE DATE OF PHILIPPINE

INDEPENDENCE from July 4, 1946 to June 12, 1898
when he was President of the country.
a. Carlos P. Garcia c. Manuel Roxas
b. Ramon Magsaysay d. Diosdado Macapagal

82. The Filipino President who was WELL LOVED by

the “MASA”
a. Emilio Aguinaldo c. Ramon Magsaysay
b. Corazon Aquino d. Elpidio Quirino
83. What do you call the women who were used by the
Japanese soldiers as SEX SLAVE.
a. Comfort Women c. Call girl
b. Prostitute d. Entertainer

84. The PRESIDENT of the Philippines during

JAPANESE PERIOD
a. Jose Laurel c. Benigno Aquino Sr.
b. Jorge Vargas d. Manuel Roxas

85. The JAPANESE MILITARY POLICE who

BRUTALIZED the Filipinos during the Japanese period
a. samurai c. Kempeitai
b. bushido d. Japanese struggles

86. The BILL that provided for a FREE TRADE

RELATIONS BETWEEN THE US AND THE PHILIPPINES
with the provision of giving parity rights to the
Americans.
a. Tydings McDuffie Law
b. Bell Trade Act
c. Hare Hawes Cutting Bill
d. Jones Law

87. The FOUNDER OF THE HUKBALAHAP movement.

a. Pedro Abad Santos c. Felipa Culala
b. Silvestre Liwanag d. Luis Taruc

88. POLIBURO is the body that executed the decision

of the HUK CENTRAL COMMITTEE. Which one does
NOT belong?
a. Jose Laba c. Ramon Espiritu
b. Oscar Castelo d. Angel Bakeng
89. The Filipino President who initiated the “LAND
REFORM CODE” to arrest radically poverty in the rural
areas.
a. Ferdinand Marcos c. Diosdado Macapagal
b. Manuel L. Quezon d. Ramon Magsaysay

90. Which among the four answers does NOT belong to

the group. Members of “MAPHILINDO”?
a. Singapore c. Indonesia
b. Malaysia d. Philippines

91. Which among of the ff. countries is NOT a member

of the ASEAN?
a. Malaysia c. Singapore
b. Thailand d. Japan

92. When was MARTIAL LAW proclaimed by Pres.

Ferdinand Marcos?
a. October 1, 1971 c. November 16, 1970
b. September 21, 1972 d. October 10, 1972

93. The YOUND PMAer who depicted to the NPA

movement?
a. Edgar Jopson c. Victor Corpuz
b. Dante Buscayno d. Alex Magno

94. The DAY WHEN BENIGNO AQUINO JR. was

assassinated.
a. February 25, 1982 c. November 3, 1982
b. March 4, 1983 d. August 21, 1983
95. The VICE CHIEF OF STAFF OF THE ARMED
FORCES who announced his breakup with President
Ferdinand Marcos before EDSA I.
a. Fidel V. Ramos c. Juan Ponce Enrile
b. Fabian Ver d. Gregorio Honasan

96. They use to CALL MANILA MA-I in ancient times

a. Malays c. Koreans
b. Chinese d. Japanese

97. The LAKAMBINI OF THE KATIPUNAN

a. Melchora Aquino c. Josephine Bracken
b. Trinidad Rizal d. Gregoria de Jesus

98. The EARLY SETTLEMENT PATTERN DESIGNED BY

THE SPANIARDS to make conversion of the faith easier
for the friars.
a. Sitio c. Reduccion
b. Encomienda d. Barangay

99. Which among the four does NOT belong. The

THREE BUSIEST STREETS , during the Spanish
period.
a. Binondo c. Escolta
b. Divisoria d. Quiapo

100. The ONLY TRADE ALLOWED BY THE SPANIARDS

during the Spanish period
a. Galleon Trade c. Chinese Trade
b. Manila Trade d. Muslim Trade

….. Dear God, please let me passed the LET on March 2018. In Jesus name.
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Answer
1. A
2. D
3. C
4. A
5. C
6. B
7. A
8. A
9. C
10. D
11. A
12. C
13. C
14. B
15. B
16. A
17. C
18. B
19. C
20. A
21. C
22. B
23. D
24. C
25. B
26. D
27. A
28. C
29. C
30. D
31. B
32. A
33. C
34. A
35. B
36. C
37. D
38. A
39. A
40. C
41. D
42. B
43. A
44. C
45. B
46. D
47. A
48. C
49. D
50. B
51. A
52. C
53. B
54. B
55. D
56. A
57. B
58. A
59. C
60. D
61. C
62. A
63. B
64. D
65. C
66. D
67. A
68. B
69. D
70. C
71. A
72. A
73. B
74. B
75. D
76. D
77. C
78. A
79. D
80. B
81. D
82. C
83. A
84. A
85. C
86. B
87. D
88. B
89. C
90. A
91. D
92. B
93. C
94. D
95. A
96. B
97. D
98. C
99. B
100. A