SEMI-FINAL EXAMINATION

POL 101 ( READINGS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY

NAME:_______________________________ DATE:___________
COURSE AND YEAR__________________
CLASS PERIOD: OCTOBER 20 – NOV. 18, 2020
PROFESSOR: VIRGILIO F. MANALANG, PhD.

I. Answer the following questions briefly. (5 pts each)

1. Cite evidences which would suggest that the First Mass happened in Masau (Butuan)
of Santiago and Limasawa (Southern Leyte).
2. How do evidences presented in the text (account) help you understand the
controversy on the First Catholic Mass in the Philippines?
3. How does Govenor Gen. Izquierdo describe Cavite Mutiny compared from the
version of Dr. Trinidad H. Pardo de Tavera?
4. What does the account of Jose Montero y Vidal tell us? To which version does this
account related to? Explain.
5. Among the three versions of Cavite Mutiny which one is most credible? Why?
6. What does the issue on the First Cry depict about the Filipino?
7. How reliable is the version of Guillermo Masangkay regarding this issue?
8. What makes Pio Valenzuela’s Cry of Pugad Lawin in controversy?

II. Explore: Research work. (30 pts)

1. Write a position paper about your viewpoint as to where the First Mass happened.
Present related information and evidences in your writing that will strengthen your
stand.

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2. What are the relative importance of taxation to the economy of the country? Discuss
clearly the importance?

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