GENERAL EDUCATION|SOCIAL SCIENCE TEST|MR. RAPHAEL LLOYD A.

FERNANDO
TEST ITEMS IN PHIL. HISTORY
By: Mr. Raphael Lloyd A.
Fernando

1. Which is TRUE of the historical development of the Philippines?

A. It has never been an independent nation.
B. It has never been an independent nation ever since.
C. It has evolved from a colony to a fully independent nation.
D. It has not achieved full independence from the beginning.

2. Which problem is common from the presidency of Marcos, Aquino, Ramos, Estrada, Macapagal-Arroyo and Benigno Aquino
III?
A. Social Justice C. Poor governance
B. Peace and Security D. Moral degradation

3. Every elected President of the Philippines delivers SONA. What does SONA mean?
A. Speech of the Nation Assembly C. State of the Nation Address
B. Speech of the Nation Address D. State of the Nation Advocacy

4. Which is TRUE of the Philippines?

A. It was colonized by Spain, Britain, USA and Japan.
B. It has been part of the world’s economy since the Spanish colonial rule.
C. It was one of the least populated countries in the world.
D. It has two autonomous regions – ARMM and CAR.

5. As a result of EDSA I, the Philippines .

A. Became known worldwide for its People Power Revolution
B. Change its form of government to parliamentary
C. Saw the impeachment of Joseph Estrada as president
D. Intensified its participation in international affairs

6. The Philippine revolts against Spain, the Philippine-American War, the Muslim rebellion, the NPA and the MILF movement
point to the reality of in the Philippines.
A. Multi-ethnicity C. Poor quality of education
B. Poverty D. Insurgency

7. Which of the following was the first to happen?

A. Aguinaldo was captured. C. Guerilla warfare against the US was initiated.
B. Aguinaldo declared Philippine independence. D. The Philippines was ceded to the US by the Treaty of Paris

8. With whom is the “Strong Republic” associated?

A. Fidel V. Ramos C. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
B. Joseph Estrada D. Corazon Aquino

9. Who is the general who said, “I shall return”? A monument in his honor stands in Corregidor by the bay.
A. William H. Taft C. John Dewey
B. Douglas McArthur D. Schurmann

10. In 1565, Legazpi concluded a blood compact with the chief of Bohol. Who is referred to?
A. Rajah Sulayman C. Lakandula
B. Sikatuna D. Rajah Tupas

11. The Japanese successful invasion was climaxed by the surrender of the joint Filipino-American forces on May 6, 1942. Where
did it happen?
A. Bataan C. Capas
B. Corregidor D. Manila

12. The Philippines objected to the advisory on travels to Mindanao by the Australian government. What should the
government do?
A. Declare war against the country C. Recall all nationals
B. File diplomatic protest D. Arrest their nationals

13. Who is the President who is known for his “Filipino First Policy” and Austerity Program?
A. Diosdado Macapagal C. Manuel Roxas
B. Carlos P. Garcia D. Ramon Magsaysay

14. Pre-colonial trade in the Philippines was prosperous. What system did they use for their business transactions?
A. Money C. Credit

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B. Barter D. Banking

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15. After Negritos, what was the second group of people who migrated by sea to the Philippines?
A. Indonesians C. Indians
B. Arabs D. Malays

16. Who was the American president who proclaimed the Benevolent Assimilation policy during the American colonial years of
the Philippines?
A. William Mckinley C. Woodrow Wilson
B. Franklin Roosevelt D. Theodore Roosevelt

17. The following were among the five ships involved in Ferdinand Magellan’s voyage EXCEPT .
A. Concepcion C. Trinidad
B. Cartagena D. Victoria

18. Who was among the last Filipino generals who fought the Americans and established the so-called “Tagalog Republic”?
A. Gregorio Del Pilar C. Macario Sakay
B. Miguel Malvar D. Manuel Tinio

19. In Philippine history, who was known as “The Great Dissenter”?

A. Camilo Osias C. Claro M. Recto
B. Manuel Roxas D. Eulogio Rodriguez

20. During the Spanish era, who was the revolutionary leader who waged a long war against the government because it did
not allow proper burial for his brother?
A. Macario Sakay C. Diego Silang
B. Andres Bonifacio D. Francisco Dagohoy

21. The late president Ferdinand Marcos placed the Philippines under Martial Law through which of the following laws?
A. Article 6 Section 14 of the 1973 Constitution C. Proclamation 1081
B. RA 274 D. Kautusang Tagapagpaganap blg. 25 S. 1974

22. What building was the only left intact after the destruction of Intramuros during the Battle of Manila?
A. Manila Post Office C. Manila Cathedral
B. San Agustin Church D. Quiapo Church

23. What was the first book published in the Philippines?

A. Del Superior Govierno C. Pasiong Mahal
B. Doctrina Christiana D. Barlaame Josaphat

24. Los Banos is known for its rice researches. Where do the students conduct their researches?
A. UP Cebu C. UPLB
B. UP Iloilo D. UP Manila

25. A girl scout was qualified to join an encampment in England. What advantages would she profit from the experience?
A. See the world C. Feel the sisterhood among other girls
B. Present Filipino values at the camp D. Understanding of other girls in the world

26. A boy got tired of getting up early to join the family prayer. He decided to change his religion. Cite the right he wanted
to exercise
A. Right to due process C. Right to abide by family rules
B. Right to free worship D. Right to change worship as provided by its Bible

27. How do countries register dislike or disagreement of another country’s discussion through diplomatic means?
A. Retaliate by arresting nationals of the other country’s citizen.
B. Declare war immediately.
C. File a diplomatic protest.
D. Recall all its nations.

28. Jose Abad Santos is often remembered for this quotation: “My life I give to my country.”
A. An act of patriotism C. A retreat from destiny
B. An act of indecision D. A challenge during adversity

29. A child discovered a new formula for decreasing the population of ants. She submitted the research to a teacher who
claimed the research as hers. The teacher has violated
A. Human rights C. Right to intellectual property
B. Right to choose D. Right to live within ones means

30. Who was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines?
A. Jose Abad Santos C. Claro M. Recto

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B. Cayetano Arellano D. Victorino Mapa

31. Every December 10, schools and civic groups gather to celebrate?
A. Human Rights Day C. International Women’s Day
B. Mother’s Day D. United Nation’s Day

32. He was the last Spanish Governor-general in the Philippines?

A. Diego De los Rios C. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
B. Basilio Agustin D. Narciso Claveria

33. This Republic Act created the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA):
A. RA 7796 C. RA 1425
B. RA 7784 D. RA8049

34. In whose term was the celebration date of Philippine Independence Day changed from July 4 to June12?
A. Diosdado Macapagal C. Ferdinand Marcos
B. Carlos P. Garcia D. Elpidio Quirino

35. The first woman in Panay to fight in the Philippine revolution, also known as the Visayan Joan of Arc.
A. Agueda Esteban C. Teresa Magbanua
B. Trinidad Tecson D. Gregoria de Jesus

36. The first American Civil Governor:

A. William Howard Taft C. Arthur Mac Arthur
B. Wesley Merritt D. Murray Bartlet

37. What are the two known written codes during the pre-Spanish era in the Philippines?
A. Maragtas and Kalantiaw Codes C. Panay and Subanon Codes
B. Sumakwil and Sulayman Codes D. Hammurabi and Ur Nammu Codes

38. Sept. 18, 1934, the election of manuel l. Quezon and sergio osmena as president and vice president, respectively, of
the commonwelath of the philippines is announced by the legislature. Who was their number one competitor?
A. Emilio Aguinaldo C. Juan Sumulong
B. Gregorio Aglipay D. Manuel Roxas

39. Who officiated the oath taking of pres. Aquino on june 30, 2010?
A. Reynato Corona C. Conchita Carpio-Morales
B. Renato Corona D. Charito Carpio-Morales

40. What did Pres. Marcos do to further prolong his reign as president of the Philippines?
A. Run for a second re-election. C. Assassinated all his political rivals
B. Change the charter of the government D. Paid all his rivals so that they will not run

41. Arrange the sequence of governments during the revolutionary era:

1. The Dictatorial Government.
2. The Revolutionary Government
3. The Biak-na-Bato Republic
4. The First Philippine Republic
A. 2,3,1,4 C. 4,1,3,2
B. 3,1,2,4 D. 1,2,3,4

42. The Constitution used by the Philippine government from the commonwealth period until 1973.
A. The Malolos Constitution C. The 1935 Constitution
B. The Biak-na-Bato Constitution D. The 1901 Constitution

43. Those provinces that were pacified and were already recognizing Spanish rule were called
A. Alcadias C. Indulto de comercio
B. Alcalde mayor D. Corregimientos

44. The Act/Law that led to the granting of ten-year transition period.
A. Hare-Hawes Cutting Bill C. Parity Rights
B. Tydings-Mcduffie Law D. Independence Law

45. Under the Spanish colonial government, who directly governed the Philippines?
A. The Governor-General C. The Royal Audiencia
B. The Viceroy of Mexico D. The King of Spain

46. What is the first city to be established in 1565 in the Philippines?

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A. Manila C. Cebu
B. Davao D. Iloilo

47. The government which Spain established in the Philippines was defective. It
was a government for the Spaniards and not for the Filipinos.
A. Only the first statement is true and correct.
B. Only the second statement is true and correct.
C. Both statements are true and correct.
D. Both statements are untrue and incorrect

48. What was the secret society founded in 1896 that precipitated the glorious revolution against the Spaniards.
A. The Katipunan C. The Biak na Bato Republic
B. The Kalahi D. The Ilustrado

49. What was the civil government established during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines?
A. The Japanese Imperial Government C. The Ilustrado
B. The Philippine Republic D. The Philippine Executive Commission

50. The first Filipino who effectively repelled Spanish aggressor

A. Humabon C. Lapu-Lapu
B. Sulayman D. Lakandula

51. The precolonial Philippines has no established government. Its villages and settlements were called barangays.
A. Only the first statement is true and correct.
B. Only the second statement is true and correct.
C. Both statements are true and correct
D. Both statements are untrue and incorrect.

52. There were four social classes of people in the precolonial barangays. They were the nobles, freemen, serfs, and the slaves.
A. Only the first statement is true and correct.
B. Only the second statement is true and correct.
C. Both statements are true and correct.
D. Both statements are untrue and incorrect.

53. The government which Spain established in the Philippines was defective. It
was a government for the Spaniards and not for the Filipinos.
A. Only the first statement is true and correct.
B. Only the second statement is true and correct.
C. Both statements are true and correct.
D. Both statements are untrue and incorrect

54. The oldest University in the Philippines founded by the Dominicans in 1611 is
A. Ateneo de Manila C. San Ignacio
B. San Juan de Letran D. Santo Tomas

55. What is the highest mountain in Luzon

A. Mt. Buhi – Sorsogon C. Mt. Mayon – Albay
B. Mt. Pulag – Benguet D. Mt. Pinatubo - Zambales

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