SET B: READINGS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY

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LONG EXAMINATION
SCSC 12n: Readings in Philippine History
“The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future”.
-Theodore Roosevelt-

Name: ______________________________ Course: ______________________ Score: ________

Instructor: __________________________ Subject: ______________________ Date: ________

Directions: Read and answer the questions below. Select the letter of the BEST answer among
the given choices. Write your answers in the provided answer sheet.

1. Who was the first President of the Katipunan?

A. Deodato Arellano C. Roman Basa
B. Andres Bonifacio D. Ladislao Diwa
2. She was the first woman member of the Katipunan.
A. Gabriela Silang C. Marina Dizon
B. Gregoria De Jesus D. Segunda Katigbak
3. Who is the first one to complete the circumnavigation of the world?
A. Antonio Pigafetta C. Sebastian El cano
B. Christopher Columbus D. Vasco De Gama
4. The term that refers to the class of Filipinos who were free and independent?
A. Maharlika C. Sagigilid
B. Namamahay D. Timaguas
5. She is known as the “Lakambini ng Katipunan” and has a version of the Cry of Balintawak.
A. Gabriela Silang C. Melchora Aquino
B. Gregoria De Jesus D. Segunda Katigbak
6. The “La Liga Filipina” was a concrete evidence of Rizal’s desire to ________.
A. Fight violence and injustice C. Unite the Philippine Archipelago
B. Revolt against the Spaniards D. All of them are correct
7. What did ancient Filipinos call the supreme being in which they called?
A. Anito C. Bathala
B. Allah D. Diwata
8. This Island considered as the “Islas de Pintados” by the Spaniards.
A. Luzon C. Panay
B. Mindanao D. Visayas
9. He exercises all executive, legislative and judicial powers in the small communities during
the pre-colonial era.
A. Alipin C. Maharlika
B. Datu A. Timawa
10. The eight rays represent eight provinces which revolted against the Spaniards. Which among the
following is not included to those provinces?
A. Bulacan C. Bataan
B. Batangas D. Pampanga
11. He is known as the founder and "Father of Katipunan", "Supremo", or the "Great Plebeian".
A. Antonio Luna C. Emilio Jacinto
B. Andres Bonifacio D. Gregorio Del Pilar
12. He was the priest who presided the first mass in the Philippines. What is his name?
A. Fr. Mariano Gomez C. Fr. Jacinto Jamora
B. Fr. Jose Burgos D. Fr. Pedro de Valderama
13. Their fleet reached what he called the Islands of the thieves on ______________?
A. March 5, 1519 C. March 7, 1519
B. March 6, 1519 D. March 8,1519

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14. They are wearing a red mask and a shash with green borders that symbolizes bravery and hope.
A. Katipun C. Bayani
B. Kawal D. Katipunan
15. The Negritos are known to be the earliest inhabitants of our Islands. After them who came first as
permanent settlers?
A. Aetas C. Chinese
B. Indonesians D. Malays
16. A Malay slave believe to be a native of Spice Islands that served as a translator and guide for the
expedition.
A. Antonio Pigafetta C. Antonio Morga
B. Enrique De Malacca D. Miguel Lopez de Legaspi
17. Membership in the Katipunan come in grades: first (katipon’s); second (kawal); and third
(bayani).What was the password used for the codes of “Katipun”?
A. GomBurZa C. Rizal
B. Anak ng Bayan D. Mabuhay Ang Pilipinas!
18. Membership in the Katipunan come in grades. Each grade has designed password so they could
maintain their secrecy of the movement. The password for the kawal was?
A. Gomburza C. Rizal
B. Anak ng Bayan D. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!
19. The newspaper established by M.H. Pilar which served as a propaganda material for the
reformists.
A. Kalayaan C. Kartilya
B. Diaryong Tagalog D. La Solidaridad
20. Written on this famous work by Emilio Jacinto are the fundamental teachings of the Katipunan.
A. Diaryong Tagalog C. Kartilya
B. Kalayaan D. La Solidaridad
21. They persevered to rectify images claimed by Spanish writers about the Philippines and its
people.
A. Bishops C. Indios
B. Friars D. Ilustrados
22. The civic organization created by Rizal to initiate the reform movement in the Philippines in 1982
was called?
A. Kartilya C. La Liga Filipina
B. Kalayaan D. La Solidaridad
23. It is the place where Lapu-Lapu reign and where the battle between the people there and the
people of Magellan fought.
A. Cebu C. Mactan
B. Mandaue D. Talisay
24. If the Baldomero Aguinaldo was the leader of the Magdalo, who was then the leader of
Magdiwang faction?
A. Mariano Pule C. Mariano Gomez
B. Mariano Alvarez D. Artemio Ricarte
25. If we based on the account written by Katipunan General Guillermo Magsangkay regarding the
“Cry of Balintawak”. When did it happen?
A. August 23, 1896 C. August 25, 1896
B. August 24, 1896 D. August 26, 1896
26. Who was one of the great reformists known for his Fray Botod which exposed the ignorance,
abuses, and immorality of a certain friar?
A. Apolinario Mabini C. Jose Rizal
B. MH Del Pilar D. Graciano Lopez Jaena
27. Who was the fearless lawyer and writer in exposing Spanish abuses and corruption and is
considered the greatest journalist of the propaganda movement.
A. M.H Del Pilar C. Jose Rizal
B. Apolinario Mabini D. Graciano Lopez Jaena
28. He wrote an account of the cry of Balintawak based on what he heard about the activities of the
Katipuneros that it happen on August 24, 1896.
A. Guillermo Magsangkay C. Pio Valenzuela
B. Gregoria De Jesus D. Santiago Alvarez
29. The battle in which the Spanish were defeated by Lapu-Lapu and his warriors, and Magellan
himself lost his life.
A. Biak-na-Bato C. Mactan
B. Pinaglabanan D. Pugad Lawin

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30. Which document was torn by the Katipuneros in which they believed are sign of slavery of the
Filipinos?
A. Income Tax C. Excise Tax
B. Community Tax D. Value Added Tax
31. The katipon wear outfits in recognition to their ranks and during meeting. If their outfits were red
masks with white triangles and with maroon sash. They are categorized as ________?
A. Kawal C. Bayani
B. Katipun D. Gomburza
32. A Ritual of friendship wherein one has to shed a drop of his blood from his right arm and the
other will do the same and partake each others' blood.
A. Dowry C. Trademark
B. Cassi cassi D. Pintados
33. They wear a green hood during the meeting marked by a triangle of white lines with letters, Z, Ll,
and B placed at three angles. They are called as________?
A. Kawal C. Bayani
B. Katipun D. Gomburza
34. In the Visayan dieties, if their God of the earth is Macaptan, who is then their God of the Sea?
A. Macaptan C. Lalahon
B. Pandaque D. Magyawan
35. It is presently known as the Marianas Islands. This island is located south southeast of Japan,
west southwest of Hawaii, north of New Guinea, and east of the Philippines.
A. Landrones C. Marine
B. Ladrones D. Eastern
36. This refers to the durable goods, cash, and real or movable property that the bride's family gives
to the bridegroom, his parents, or his relatives as a condition of the marriage.
A. Barter C. Bigay-kaya
B. Dowry D. Proportion
37. Dr. Rizal referred to them as myopic pygmies who, assured of the present, fail to project their
vision into the future.” who are they?
A. Friars C. Indio
B. Bishops D. Ilustrado
38. The following are the conditions of the Philippines being observed during the spanish
colonization except:
A. Polo y servicio C. Racial Discrimination
B. No equality before the law D. Freedom of expression
39. When they reached the Pacific, there were only three ships from the fleet that had survived.
What are they?
A. Conception, Victoria, Trinidad C. Trinidad, Conception, Santiago
B. Conception, Santiago, San Antonio D. Trinidad, Conception, San Antonio
40. In the Visayan dieties, the supreme goddess and creator residing in Mount Kanlaon; governs the
harvest, pestilence, and locusts.
A. Macaptan C. Lalahon
B. Pandaque D. Simuran
41. Many lives were lost in Magellan’s Expedition and most of them suffered from scurvy. What does
scurvy mean?
A. Deficiency of Vitamin A C. Deficiency of Vitamin C
B. Deficiecy of Vitamin B D. Deficiency of Vitamin D
42. He was an encomendero in the Visayas in which he made a rich portrayal of the economic living
of the native Filipino and emphasized and considered the material culture as Innovative. Who
was he?
A. Antonio Morga C. Miguel de Loarca
B. Antonio Pigafetta D. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
43. A compulsory labor imposed by Spanish authorities on adult Filipino males from 18 to 60 years
old in the construction of churches, schools, and other public works.
A. Falla C. Polo y servicio
B. Frailocracy D. Secularization Movement
44. He arrived in Cebu in 1565 to establish the first Spanish settlement in the Philippines, marking
the beginning of Spain’s colonization and Christianization of archipelago. Who was he?
A. Antonio Morga C. Miguel de Loarca
B. Antonio Pigafetta D. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
45. Diariong Tagalog was the first newspaper to publish articles calling for government reform and
condemning the mistreatment of Spanish friars. It was founded by_____?
A. Apolinario Mabini C. Emilio Jacinto
B. Gregorio del Pilar D. Marcelo H. del Pilar

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46. It is the event with the purpose of unifying the Katipunan factions, establishing a formal first
republic in the Philippines, whom Emilio Aguinaldo was declared as its first president.
A. Hongkong Junta C. Tejeros Convention
B. Pact of Biak na Bato D. Treaty of Tordesillas
47. Magellan was killed by one of the troops during the battle of Mactan headed by Lapu Lapu. Who
took command of the expedition when Magellan was killed?
A. Antonio Pigafetta C. Enrique de Malacca
B. Antonio de Morga D. Sebastian del Cano
48. It was in 1521 when Ferdinand Magellan reached the island of Homonhon in Samar. He named
the Island “ The Archepilago de San Lazaro”. What was reason behind naming the Island?
A. It was the feast day of St. Lazarus C. It was the feast day of Santo Niṅo
B. It was the feast day of St. Agustine D. It was the feast day of Blessed Virgin Mary
49. Antonio Pigafetta and Gines de Matra are considered first-hand witnesses to the events as they
transpired since they were part of the voyage of Magellan. In classification of sources, their
written accounts belong to?
A. Primary C. Tertiary
B. Secondary D. Unintentional
50. The unjust execution of GomBurZa in 1872 due to the secularization movement became the
turning point for reforms. Gom-Bur-Za stands for ________?
A. Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, Jacinto Zamora C. Jacinto Gomez, Mariano Jamora, Jose Zamora

B. Jose Gomez, Mariano Burgos, Jacinto Zamora D. Maraino Gomez, Jose Burgos, Jacinto Jamora
51. According to the account of F. Landa Jocano, the god who rules the mountain where Sumpoy
drops off the souls of the dead named as________?
A. Sumpoy C. Sisiburanen
B. Macaptan D. Magyawan
52. What is the name of god who lives in the sacred Mount Madia-as and determines the day of a
person’s death by marking every newborn’s lifespan on a very tall tree on Madya-as?
A. Sumpoy C. Sidapa
B. Macaptan D. Pandaque
53. The belief in an infinite number of spiritual creatures interested in human affairs and capable of
assisting or damaging human interests.
A. Animism C. Enlightenment
B. Nirvana D. Mandates of Heaven
54. Someone who can communicate with the spirit realm, has her own spirit guides, and is endowed
with healing, foretelling, and insight.
A. Maharlika C. Babaylan
B. Timaguas D. Macanduc
55. A spanish Governor General who issued a decree to adopt a standardized Filipino names and
surnames to make the census easier.
A. Douglas Mc Arthur C. Wesley Merrit
B. Miguel Lopez de Legaspi D. Narciso Claveria
56. According to the controversial account of Pio Valenzuela, when was the cry of Pugad Lawin?
A. August 25, 1896 C. August 27, 1896
B. August 26, 1896 D. August 28, 1896
57. According to the account of the “Cry of Pugad Lawin”, the uprising happened on ________?
A. August 24, 1896 C. August 26, 1896
B. August 25, 1896 D. August 27, 1896
58. If Andres Bonifacio regarded as the founder of the Katipunan, who is the Brains of the Katipunan?
A. Jose Rizal C. Emilio Jacinto
B. MH Del Pilar D. Gregorio Del Pilar
59. A Portuguese explorer who organized the expedition. He and his troops looking for westward
route to the spice islands of Indonesia.
A. Antonio Pigafetta C. Christopher Columbus
B. Enrique De Malacca D. Ferdinand Magellan
60. Another word for the Kataastaasan, Kagalanggalangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan?
A. Kartilya C. Katipon
B. Kalayaan D. Katipunan
C.

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LONG EXAMINATION
SCSC 12n: Readings in Philippine History
"History is an account to the unchanging past."
-Aristotle-

Name: ______________________________ Course: ______________________ Score: ________

Instruction: Read the following questions carefully. List down or enumerate what are being asked on
each of the following item. RIGHT MINUS WRONG
1. There are eight light rays in the Philippine Flag symbolizing eight provinces declaring
freedom from Spanish Bondage. What are those eight provinces? (2 points each)
1. _____________________________ 5. _____________________________
2. _____________________________ 6. _____________________________
3. _____________________________ 7. _____________________________
4. _____________________________ 8. _____________________________
2. There were three principal leaders of the propaganda movement who contributed also in
writings to the newspaper called "La Solidaridad". Who are they? (3 points each)
1. ___________________ 2. ___________________ 3. ___________________
3. List down at least seven conditions of the Philippines being observed during the Spanish
colonization. (2 points each)
1. __________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________
4. __________________________________________________________________
5. __________________________________________________________________
6. __________________________________________________________________
7. __________________________________________________________________
Instruction: Read and analyze the selected stanzas from the poem “Love of country” by Andres
Bonifacio. Write a paragraph in not more than eight sentences answering the
guided questions given. Your essay should be as well as organized and as
carefully written as you can make it. You may write your answers at the back of
this paper.
Love of Country
By: Andres Bonifacio
Stanza 10 Stanza 15
“The bygone days of joy, “If this country is in danger and she needs defending,
the future that is hoped will free forsaken are the children,
the slaves, the wife, the parents, the brothers, and sisters at the
where can we this be found but in one’s native land” country’s beck and call”
As you write your essay, be guided by the following questions.
1. What do the two stanzas trying to portray? Criteria for Grading:
Content------------------ 10
2. How can you show your love to your country as a student? Organization----------- 5
Conventions------------ 5
3. What is the importance of this literary work to Philippine History?
__________________________________________________________________________
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