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READINGS IN THE PHILIPPINE HISTORY (GEC 3)

PRELIM EXAMINATION FOR BSHM

General Instruction: Read each item carefully and choose the correct answer.
Test I. Multiple Choice: Shade neatly and completely the circle that corresponds to your chosen answer.

1. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

a. Both curates and government officials during the Spanish period personified despotism and tyranny
b. The Filipinos paid indirect taxes which consists of urban tax, municipal tax, and personal cedula among others.
c. Trade of religious objects is one of the curates’ sources of income during the Spanish era.
d. The native’s submission and compliance with the friar rule was due to profound respect to authority.
2. What is Repartiamento?
a. The Spaniards forcibly obliged everyone and families to move in the town they created to monitor all
movements confined in the said area.
b. The early education of Filipinos during Spanish period through religion primarily exclusive for elite Filipinos to
formal schools operated by friars.
c. The system of forced labor to the natives of the colony where natives were obliged to provide the basic needs of
Spaniards.
d. The hierarchical political set-up of the Philippines during Spanish regime in the political institutions established
by the colonial power.
3. What is Reduccion?
a. The Spaniards forcibly obliged everyone and families to move in the town they created to monitor all
movements confined in the said area.
b. The early education of Filipinos during Spanish period through religion primarily exclusive for elite Filipinos to
formal schools operated by friars.
c. The system of forced labor to the natives of the colony where natives were obliged to provide the basic needs of
Spaniards.
d. The hierarchical political set-up of the Philippines during Spanish regime in the political institutions established
by the colonial power.
4. Which of the following is one of the two provisions in the Tax Reform of 1884, as provided by the Royal Decree
of March 6, 1884?
a. Reduction of the 40-day annual forced labor (polo) to 25 days.
b. Exclusion of indirect taxes such as urban tax, municipal tax, and personal cedula.
c. Reformation of Spanish colonial system due to uprise of series of revolts
d. Abolition of the hated tribute and its replacement of cedula tax
5. The word encomienda came from the word encomendar which means _________.
a. to govern c. to collect tribute
b. to entrust d. to be the highest
6. It is a form of forced labor where able-bodied men were required to work in construction and building of ships.
a. tribute c. sancturom
b. polo y servicio d. donativo
7. A tax in amount of 3 Reales. This was required for the cost of Christianization including the construction of
churches and purchase of materials for religious celebrations.
a. tribute c. sancturom
b. polo y servicio d. donativo
8. A general tax paid by the Filipinos to Spain which amounted to eight Reales.
a. tribute c. sancturom
b. polo y servicio d. donativo
9. The highest ranking official in the Philippines appointed by the King of Spain.
a. The Visitador General c. Residencia
b. Governador General d. Viceroy
10. It was a system of forced labor to the natives which men from age 16-60 were to render free service to the
government.
a. Intruccion c. Reduccion
b. Ayuntamiento d. Repartamiento
11. The following were also invasion attempts in the Philippines during Spanish Era except _____.
a. Muslim Invasion c. British Invasion
b. Chinese Invasion d. Portuguese Invasion
12. The first religious congregation that entered the Philippines in 1565.
a. Augustianians c. Jesuits
b. Dominicans d. Benedictines
13. The uncontrolled provinces of Spain in the Philippines
a. Alcaldias c. Pueblo
b. Corregimentos d. Audiencia
14. The second religious order in the Philippines in 1578.
a. Intruccion c. Reduccion
b. Ayuntamiento d. Repartamiento
15. He was the head of Municipal or Pueblo.
a. Gobernadorcillo c. Alcalde Mayor
b. Cabeza de Barangay d. Corregidores
16. The following were the collectors during Spanish time except_______.
a. gobernadorcillos c. corregidores
b. cabeza de barangay d. royal audiencia
17. What was the aim of Tegalog Revolt led by Lakandula and Sulayman?
a. To plot against Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines
b. To regain the territory occupied and ruled by Legazpi
c. To avenge as they were arrested for alleged rebellion
d. To conform Catholism to the belief of diwata
18. He was the leader of the revolt in Pampanga, who led the revolt against the tribute, forced labor and rice
exploitation.
a. Agustin Sumuroy c. Andres Malong
b. Francisco Maniago d. Pedro Almazan
19. He was a Waray from the Palapag, the old Northern Samar, who led a revolt against forced labor.
a. Andres Malong c. Agustin Sumuroy
b. Pedro Almazan d. Francisco Maniago
20. Who led the revolt that arose from Refusal of the parish priest for the burial of his brother?
a. Diego Silang c. Juan Palaris
b. Francisco Dagohoy d. Pedro Ambaristo
21. Which of the following was the major cause of agrarian revolt?
a. Taking advantage of British invasion of Manila
b. Dismissal of the natives’ demand to halt the tribute
c. Refusal to Spanish authority by local chieftains
d. Demand to reacquire the lands from friars
22. Which of the following was the major cause of Dagami revolt?
a. Deprivation of historical land inheritance
b. Opposition against Spanish colonial rule
c. Non-conformity of Catholism with Shamanism
d. Confiscation of his vast lands in Bulacan
23. The Basi Revolt arose due to expropriation of the manufacture and sale of Basi in which province?
a. Iloilo c. Bohol
 b. Ilocos Sur d. Ilocos Norte
24. What was the longest revolt in the Philippines?
a. Sumuroy Revolt c. Tagalog Revolt
b. Dagohoy Revolt d. Magalat Revolt
25. Taxation during the Spanish period was compulsory, All Spanish colonies in America and therefore the
Philippines were required to pay taxes for two reasons except _____?
a. to defray the expenses of pacification and governance
b. as recognition of Spain’s sovereignty over the colonies
c. for the cost of Christianization
d. for economic infrastructure and charity works
26. Who wrote La Soberania Monacal en Filipinas?
a. Gregorio Del Pilar c. Jose Protacio Rizal
b. Marcelo H. Del Pilar d. Juan Antonio Luna
27. When and where was La Soberenia Monacal en Filipinas first published?
a. Barcelona, Spain in 1889 c. Manila, Philippines in 1898
b. Manila, Philippines in 1889 d. Barcelona, Spain in 1898
28. What kind of reading material is La Soberania Monacal en Filipinas?
a. novel c. newspaper
b. pamphlet d. magazine
29. La Soberania Monacal en Filipinas was a denouncement of friars because of their excesses except _______.
a. wrong teaching c. monastic supremacy
b. abuse of power d. ignorance and status quo
30. What opted Marcelo H. Del Pilar to write La Soberania Monacal en Filipinas?
a. he saw the abuses of the friars and felt the injustices done to him and his family
b. he signed as one of the authors of the manifesto against the friars
c. he questioned the excessive baptismal fee charged by a priest in San Miguel, Manila. 
d. he denounced the friars for their wrong teaching which had resulted in a life of poverty
31. What was the cause of Marcelo H. Del Pilar’s imprisonment at the age of 19?
a. he saw the abuses of the friars and felt the injustices done to him and his family
b. he signed as one of the authors of the manifesto against the friars
c. he questioned the excessive baptismal fee charged by a priest in San Miguel, Manila. 
d. he denounced the friars for their wrong teaching which had resulted in a life of poverty
32. The wealth of the monastic communities was obtained from different sources except ____.
a. income from land c. economic system
b. spiritualities d. gifts
33. What is the system of the friars mentioned in M.H. Del Pilar’s work?
a. Without difficulty, the friars control the status quo of the country in accordance with the nation and the
institution.
b. To frighten the government with the rebelliousness of the country and to frighten the country with the despotism
of the government.
c. The basis of monastic wealth is the solid union between the people and the government.
d. All of the above
34. What was the reason why the revolts failed?
a. lack of government c. lack of colonial power
b. lack of the spirit of nationalism c. lack of formal education
35. Which of the following is not true?
a. The privilege to vote is in the hands of the curate.
b. The friars control the status quo of the country.
c. The municipal officials depend on the parish priest.
d. The national integrity is the friar’s hobby.
36. The process of critically examining and analyzing the records and survivals of the past.
a. Historical Bias c. Historical Method
b. Historical Analysis d. Historical Impartiality
37. It is synonymous to historical objectivity.
a. Historical Impartiality c. Historical Criticism
 b. Historical Analysis d. Historical Interpretation
38. It is one of the theories in investigating history that refers to historical events that have strong proof or evidence
that they actually occurred and can be verified through documentation.
a. Material Evidence c. Factual History
b. Oral Evidence d. Speculative History
39. It is one of the theories in investigating history that goes beyond facts because it is concerned about the reasons for
which events happened and why the way they happened.
a. Material Evidence c. Factual History
b. Oral Evidence d. Speculative History
40. The Baybayin or the Alibata was the pre- Hispanic writing system in the Philippines. Which of the following is not
true about the Baybayin or Alibata?
a. This system originated from Kawi.
b. It came from a Japanese old script
c. It has a large number of loanwords from Sanskrit.
c. It was used even before the Spanish era.
41. Which of the following statements is true?
a. Aside from instruments, early Filipinos also expressed their culture through acting and dancing.
b. Aliping Saguiguilid was typically an alipin who had received a piece of land from his master.
c. Since the beginning in the Philippines, corn was already the principal crop aside from hunting, trapping animals,
and fishing.
d. Baybayin or the Alibata was the writing system in the Philippines after the Spanish colonization.
42. It is one of the written sources of history that the information is concerning to economic, social, political, or
judicial significance.
a. Narrative or Literary c. Social Documents
b. Diplomatic or Juridical d. Material Evidence
43. It determines the authenticity of the source.
a. External Criticism c. Paleographical Criticism
b. Internal Criticism d. Diplomatic Criticism
44. It examines the origins of the earliest text to appreciate the underlying circumstance upon which the text came to
be.
a. Historical Data c. Historical Criticism
b. Historical Sources d. Primary Sources
45. It determines the historicity of the facts contained within the document.
a. External Criticism c. Paleographical Criticism
b. Internal Criticism d. Diplomatic Criticism
46. Which of the following is one of the important goals of Historical Criticism?
a. Draw conclusion to from the past events.
b. Discover the original meaning of the text.
c. Create a historical situation of the author.
d. Interprets and scrutinizes the past events.
47. Who was Antonio Pigafetta?
a. The ship captain of Trinidad
b. Ferdinand Magellan’s best friend and confidante
c. The crew whom Magellan had a blood compact with
d. Venetian scholar and geographer
48. It is the critical analysis of historical papers to understand how the document came to be.
a. External Criticism c. Paleographical Criticism
b. Internal Criticism d. Diplomatic Criticism
49. Which of the following comes third?
a. The Battle of Mactan
b. The arrival of Magellan in Homonhon
c. The First Mass in the Philippine Islands
d. Magellan’s fleet crossing the Pacific Ocean
50. Which of the following comes fourth?
 a. The Battle of Mactan
b. The arrival of Magellan in Homonhon
c. The First Mass in the Philippine Islands
d. Magellan’s fleet crossing the Pacific Ocean

For items 51- 60. Complete the hierarchy of officials in different areas under the Spanish political system.

Essay: 3 points each item.

1. What is/are the function/s of the Royal Audiencia?

2. What was/were the reason/s of the Portuguese in attempting to invade the Philippine Archipelago?
3. How did the Spanish authority implement the Reduccion in the Philippines?
4. What is the relative importance of taxation to the economy of the country?
5. What was the powerful weapon held by the curates through which they maintained power
and influence?
6. What is the essential idea in this phrase, “poverty of the government and opulence of the
vow of poverty”?
7. How did the taxation start in the Philippines?
8. Why cedulas were so important during Spanish time?
9. why the Philippines was easily conquered?
10.