PHILIPPINE HISTORY DRILLS

1. Who was the revolutionary leader known as the Brain Emilio Jacinto
of Katipunan?
2. What do you call the power granted by the King of Cumplase
Spain to the Governor General of the Philippines to set
aside a certain law?
3. Who was the Spanish Governor-General who establish Jose Basco
the tobacco monopoly?
4. How long did the tobacco monopoly implemented in 100 years
1781 lasted?
5. What was the newspaper of the Katipunan? Kalayaan
6. When was the Katipunan founded? July 7, 1892
7. Who was the leader of the longest revolt against the Francisco Dagohoy - Bohol,
Spanish colonization in the Philippines which lasted refusal to give his brother a
from 1744-1829? Christian burial, 85 years
8. What city was established by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi Cebu - La Villa de San Miguel,
as the first permanent settlement of the Spaniards in the Santissimo Nombre de Jesus
Philippines? (City of the Most Holy Name of
Jesus)
9. Who wrote the “El Verdadero Decalogo” (The True Apolinario Mabini
Decalogue)?
10. Who wrote the Code of Conduct of the Katipunan Emilio Jacinto
members called “Kartilla”?
11. Governor-General Narciso Claveria was responsible for Use of Spanish surname by
the ____. Filipinos
12. What was the law passed by the US Congress on May Tydings-Mcduffie Law
24, 1934 that set the date of Philippine independence
from the Americans on July 4, 1946 after 10 - year
preparatory or transition period under a commonwealth
government?
13. Gregoria de Jesus was the wife of _____. Andres Bonifacio
14. What law provided for the establishment of a lower Philippine Bill of 1902/Cooper
house of Congress called National Assembly and the Act
election of its members in 1907?
15. Which law enacted by US Congress in 1916 provided Jones Law
for the establishment of a bicameral legislature in the
Philippines wherein both the members of the Senate
(Upper House) and the House of Representatives
(Lower House) will be composed of elected Filipinos?
16. Who was the last Spanish Governor-General of the Diego de los Rios
Philippines?
17. Who was the first American Military Governor of the Wesley Meritt
Philippines?
18. Who was the first American Civil Governor of the William Howard Taft
Philippines?
19. Who was the President of the 1934 Constitutional Claro M. Recto
Convention who led the drafting of the 1935
 constitution?
20. Who among the members of propaganda Movement Jose Rizal
used the penname Dimas Alang (untouchable) and
Laong Laan (Ever ready)?
21. Which among the policies implemented by the Reduccion
Spaniards provided for the resettlement of Filipino
communities by combining different barangays to a
town center called cabecera.
22. Which among the different religious orders arrived first Augustinians
in the Philippines?
23. According to Prof. Teodoro Agoncillo, which among the Execution of Gomburza- Feb.
following events gave birth to Philippine nationalism? 17, 1872
24. The Filipino or Native elites during Spanish period were Principalia
referred to ___.
25. The Philippine National Anthem’s original title was San Francisco de Malabon
“Marcha Filipina Magdalo” which was later changed to Band
“Marcha Nacional Filipina” by its composer Julian
Felipe. What was the band that first played the National
Anthem on June 12, 1898 in Kawit, Cavite?
26. Who was known as the “Brain of Revolution”? Apolinario Mabini
27. When was the Commonwealth Government November 15, 1935
inaugurated?
28. Who was regarded as the “Father of Malolos Felipe Calderon
Constitution”?
29. The Biak-na-Bato Constitution was said to be a carbon Cuba
copy of the constitution of ____.
30. The first American public-school teachers who came to Thomasites
the Philippines on board the SS Thomas were called
___.
31. Who was the President of the Japanese Puppet Republic Jose P. Laurel
or the Second Philippine Republic?
32. What was the only political party allowed to exist during Kapisanan sa Paglilingkod sa
the Japanese occupation of the Philippines? Bagong Pilipinas (KALIBAPI)
33. Who succeeded Manuel Quezon as President of the Sergio Osmena Sr.
Commonwealth Government after his death in 1944?
34. When was the bombing of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii? December 7, 1941
35. Who was the Philippine president who approved the Manuel Roxas
“Parity Rights” and the Bell Trade Act?
36. Who was the President of the Philippines who was Elpidio Quirino
known as the “Father of Philippine Industrialization”?
37. How many Filipino leaders served as presidents of the Six
third republic?
38. Who was the Philippine President who was responsible Diosdado Macapagal
for changing the date of independence from July 4 to
June 12?
39. Who was the first and only president of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos
reelected in his position after the second world war?
40. Who was the Philippine President known for his Carlos Garcia
program of Filipino First Policy?
41. Who was the president of the Philippine known as “poor Diosdado Macapagal
boy of Lubao”?
42. What was the proclamation or decree of President Proclamation 1081
Marcos that provided for the declaration of martial law
in the Philippines in 1972?
43. Who was the first president of the 1971 Constitutional Carlos Garcia
Convention that drafted the 1973 constitution popularly
known as the “Marcos Constitution.
44. After the death of President Garcia, who replaced him as Diosdado Macapagal
President of the 1971 Constitutional Convention?
45. The snap election in the Philippines took place on February 7, 1986
______.
46. What federation of Southeast Asian countries did the ASEAN
Philippine become a founding member in 1967?
47. The pre-Hispanic priests or priestess were called Katalonans
babaylan in the Visayas but in the Tagalog regions they
were called _____.
48. What was the nationality of Ferdinand Magellan? Portuguese
49. Who was the commander of the ship Victoria that led Sebastian del Cano
the 17 other remaining Spaniards under Magellan’s
expedition to complete the first circumnavigation of the
world?
50. What was the countervailing economic philosophy or Mercantilism
ideology in Europe in the 16th century that guided and
influenced Spain in implementing an expansionist
policy.
51. The opening of Suez Canal reduced considerably the 1869
travel distance between the Philippines and Europe.
When was the opening of the Suez Canal?
52. Who was the sole representative of the Spanish Crown Governor - General
in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial Period?
53. The supreme court during the Spanish period was the Royal Audencia
_____.
54. What was the term given by Marcelo H. del Pilar to the Frailocracia
form of government during the Spanish colonial period
wherein the government was controlled and dominated
by the friars?
55. How were the workers serving under the forced labor Polista
during Spanish regime called?
56. The payment for exemption to render the forced labor Falla
during the Spanish Regime was called?
57. What was the term given to the friars who do not belong Secular
to any religious order during the Spanish Regime?
58. Most of the goods carried or loaded from Manila by the China
galleon came from ____.
59. Who was the Spanish governor-general in the Rafael Izquierdo
Philippines when the Gomburza execution took place?
60. Who wrote the book entitled “Sucesos de las Islas Antonio de Morga
Filipinas”?
61. History came from the Greek word __________ which historia ; to inquire
means __________.
62. What is the difference between primary and secondary Primary sources include
sources? materials that capture the event
such as photographs while
secondary sources usually
contain analyses of primary
sources by experts,
academicians, and
professionals.
63. One example of performing this kind of criticism is External Criticism
examining the type of ink used.
64. Which of the following does NOT belong to the group? Testimonies
65. Which among the following is a secondary source? Jose Rizal: Life, Works and
Writings of a Genius, Writer,
Scientist and National Hero by
Zaide
66. Which of the following does NOT belong to the group? Book Review
67. Which among the following is a primary source? Minutes of the Commonwealth
Constitution Convention of
1935
68. What is the difference between internal and external Internal criticism analyzes the
criticism? intended purpose of the source
while external criticism
assesses the historical
characteristics of the time when
the evidence was generated.
69. This looks at the author of the source, its context, the Internal Criticism
motive behind its creation, the knowledge that informed
it, and its intended purpose.
70. Research findings, municipal accounts, civil registry Social Documents
records and records of census are example of
__________.
71. Which of the following does not belong to the group? Oral Evidence
72. This type of written source of history is intended to Newspaper
shape opinion.
73. In doing historical analysis, historians do the following, Collect one source of
except: information on the subject
74. This evidence is considered as material evidence. Archeological
75. Historians consider these sources as document/record Diplomatic sources
and existing legal situation as the best source.
76. Historians, in the process of re-creation, has Plausibility
verisimilitude about a past as their aim. What does the
 underlined word mean?
77. The practice of historical writing is called Historiography
78. It is a systematic evaluation of the primary source such Content analysis
as text, painting, caricature, and speech.
79. Differentiate factual history and speculative history. The latter is concerned about
the ‘why’ and ‘how’ events
happened while the former
presents readers the plain and
basic information.
80. What is the definition of history? The knowledge acquired
through making inquiries and
investigations.
81. What is the technique of looking at historical events, Multiperspectivity
people, events, civilization, and communities from
several angles?
82. The Customs of the Tagalogs is a narrative on the Juan de Plasencia
established culture of the Tagalogs in Luzon. Who wrote
this narrative?
83. The Tagalogs worshipped many idols, but there was one Bathala
whom they especially worshipped. They called it
________ which seems to signify “all powerful” or
“maker of all things”.
84. The paintings Antipolo Fiesta and Palay Maiden Fernando Amorsolo
(Dalagang Bukid) were the works of
85. When was the “Cry of Pugad Lawin” according to Pio August 23, 1896
Valenzuela’s controversial account?
86. Which among the four version of the Cry of Pugadlawin Guillermo Masankay’s version
that cited that the Philippine Revolution happened on of the “Cry of Balintawak”
August 26, 1896 at Balintawak which correspondingly
the date and site presented during the preliminary period
of American government in the Philippines?
87. What makes Pio Valenzuela’s account on the Cry of The discrepancy of the date
Pugadlawin controversial?
88. What makes Antonio Pigafetta’s account on the first He was part of the expedition
mass in the Philippines a primary account?
89. This document was written as an answer to the request Customs of the Tagalogs
of the monarchy in Spain which was to provide pieces of
information about the government, administration of
justice, inheritances, slaves, dowries, worship, burials,
and superstition of the Indians in the colony.
90. Who was the successor of Governor General La Torre Gov. Gen. Rafael de Izquierdo
who assumed control of the government in the islands
on April 24, 1871 and was responsible for the execution
of the three martyr priests?
91. Chronologically arrange the following events in IV – II – I – III
Philippine history.
I. Execution of GomBurZa- Feb. 17, 1872
 II. First Catholic Mass in the Philippines - March
31, 1521
III. Cry of Pugad Lawin- Aug. 23, 1896
IV. Arrival of Ferdinand Magellan in the Philippines
- March 16, 1521
92. Who wrote the Filipino version of the Cavite Mutiny of Dr. Trinidad Pardo de Tavera
1872?
93. What was the cause of the Cavite Mutiny? The abolition of the privileges
enjoyed by the laborers of the
Cavite Arsenal
94. Who wrote the Spanish version of the Cavite mutiny? Jose Montero Vidal
95. Spoliarium of Juan Luna was painted during Spanish Period
96. It is a type of historical source where the drawing is Political Caricature
used to present a comment, opinion, or criticism on a
particular event, person, or situation.
97. Who was the president that is associated with the Harry Diosdado Macapagal
Stonehill Scandal?
98. The La Liga Filipina was concrete evidence of Rizal’s I and II
desire to _____.
I. Unite the entire Philippine archipelago
II. Fight violence and injustice
III. Revolt against the Spaniards
99. The commander of the American and Filipino forces in General Edward P. King
Bataan was _____.
100. One of the advantages of presidential system of The principle of separation of
government is _____. powers and checks and balance
is observed.
101. Those provinces that were pacified and were already Alcaldias
recognizing Spanish rule were called _____.
102. What form of Government did we have when President Revolutionary
Aguinaldo proclaimed the Philippine Independence on
June 12, 1898?
103. What is our government under the 1935 Constitution? Commonwealth
104. Which is true regarding the pre-Spanish Filipino No separation of powers
government?
105. The following are the notable features of the 1987 Maintenance of a parliamentary
Philippines Constitution EXCEPT: form of government
106. Based on the classifications of government, which De jure
applies to the present Philippine government?
107. The Filipino students are taught to emulate the young Loner
Jose Rizal who was everything listed below except:
108. In the hostility between the Filipinos and Americans, An American soldier
who is recorded to have fired the first shot?
109. “Con ass” and “Cha cha” are associated with the: Amendment of the present
constitution
110. Who are the triumvirate of the Propaganda Movement? Rizal, Jaena, Del Pilar
111. Who was the American President who signed the Woodrow Wilson
 Philippine Autonomy act 1916?
112. The public announcer of the Barangay to the announce Umalohokan
the promulgation of the new rules and regulations.
113. In 1565 Legaspi concluded a blood compact with the Sikatuna
chief Bohol named.
114. Acted as the Supreme Court and as advisory body to the Royal Audiencia
government-general.
115. What event in the history followed when the Katipunan Cry of Pugadlawin- Aug. 23,
movement was discovered? (Aug. 19, 1896) 1896
116. The fundamental objectives of Katipunan are Political, Civic and Moral
117. The formed of government stabled by Aguinaldo was Revolutionary
changed from dictatorial to _______.
118. Which order of governments correctly applies during the Military, Civil, Commonwealth
American Regime?
119. Which order of the president correctly applies to the III, I, II, IV
Philippine history?

I. Carlos P. Garcia- 1957-1961

II. Diosdado Macapagal- 1961-1965
III. Manuel Roxas- 1946-1948
IV. Ferdinand Marcos- 1965-1986
120. If our present government is a democracy, where does In the Filipino People
power reside?
121. In President Quezon’s time, the country had the Were partially independent
Philippine Commonwealth. What is TRUE about
Philippine Commonwealth?
122. The Filipino people ________.
123. It means that when a person is charged with an offense right against double jeopardy
and the case is terminated either by acquittal or
conviction or in any other manner without the express
consent of the accused, the latter cannot again be
charged with the same or identical offense.
124. The families of victims of extrajudicial killings and writ of amparo
enforced disappearances can invoke the writ when the
right to life, liberty, or security of a person is violated or
threatened with violation by an unlawful act or omission
of a public official or employee or of a private
individual or entity.
125. This is the legal process whereby the registered voters of people’s initiative
a local government unit may directly propose, an act, or
amend any law or ordinance at polls called for the
purpose independently of the regularly constituted local
legislative body.
126. He became governor, with new capital at Iloilo, 1898 Diego De Los Rios
until Treaty of the Paris was signed, December 10, 1898,
handing sovereignty over the Philippines to the United
States for $20 million. His term as governor was from
 August 13, 1898 - December 10, 1898, and Manila, on
January 1, 1899.
127. Which statement is TRUE of the pre-Spanish Filipino The datu exercised all power of
government? government
128. What characteristic/s of government is established by I, III, and IV
the 1987 Constitution?

I. Presidential system of government with three branches

II. Parliamentary system of government
III. The three branches of government are separate and
independent of one another
IV. The three branches of government have a check
and balance over one another
129. In the decade of the 70’s, one clamor of the activists A rule of the few rich
who staged street demonstration on the streets was
“Down with the oligarchs!”
What did they accuse government of as suggested by the
underlined word? Government was ________.
130. With the Batasang Pambansa performing legislative and Parliamentary
executive powers in the Marcos regime, which form of
government was implemented?
131. Which of the following represents the smallest subunit Barangay
of government in the Philippines at present?
132. The Philippine government is divided into three Separation of powers
branches: executive, legislative and judiciary. Which
among the following doctrines best describes the model
of governance in the Philippines?
133. The Philippine legislature is divided into two major Bicameralism
bodies, the Senate and the House of Representative.
Which among the following best describes the division
of the legislative body of the country?
134. What human right is violated when one opens a letter Right to privacy of
without permission from the addressee? communication and
correspondence
135. Can you be arrested without warrant of arrest? Yes, If you are in the act of
committing a crime.
136. Who was the Spanish governor-general who establish Jose Basco
the tobacco monopoly?
137. When was Manila formally opened to international 1834
trade?
138. From 1571 to 1884, Filipinos aged 19-60 years old were Cedula Personal
required to pay taxes called tributo. But in 1884, the
Spanish Government abolished the tribute and instituted
another form of taxation. What was this new tax called?
139. Which economic Policy implemented by the Spanish Bandala
government required each province to meet the quota of
commodities assigned to it?
140. Hudhud is an epic of which ethnolinguistic group? Ifugao
141. The Tagalog lullaby is called _____. Uyayi
142. Who was the companion of Ruy Lopez de Villalobos Bernardo de la Torre
who gave the Samar-Leyte region the name Felipinas in
honor of King Philip II of Spain?
143. What was the first sultanate in the Philippines which Sulu Sultanate
was founded by Abu Bakr in 1450 AD?
144. The Muslim/Moslems in the Philippines were called by Moros
Spaniards _____.
145. Jose Rizal was ordered by Governor General Eulogio Zamboanga del Norte
Despujol deported to Dapitan in 1892. In what province
in Mindanao can Dapitan be found today?
146. Who was the first president of La Liga Filipina? Ambrosio Salvador
147. Where was Jose Rizal buried after his execution at Paco Cemetery
Bagumbayan Field (now Luneta) on December 30,
1896?
148. What was the only living remnant of the Philippine Philippine Independent Church
Revolution of 1896?
149. Who was the founder and editor of the newspaper “La Antonio Luna
Independencia”?
150. What was the first newspaper in the Philippines that Del Superior Gobierno- Gov.
printed only fifteen issues? Gen. Manuel Gonzalez de
Aguilar (editor)
151. What was the first daily newspaper in the Philippines? La Esperenza
152. Aside from Marcelo H. del Pilar, who was the other Basilio Teodoro
publisher of the Diariong Tagalog, the first bilingual
newspaper in the Philippines that first appeared in June
1882?
153. What was the name of the first labor union in the Union Obrera Democratica
country founded by Isabelo delos Reyes on July 1901. (Democratic Labor Union)
154. Who wrote the seditious play “Kahapon, Ngayon at Aurelio Tolentino
Bukas?
155. What was the law passed by the Philippine Commission Flag Law
in 1907 which prohibited the public display of all flags,
banners, symbols and other paraphernalia used by the
Filipino resistance movement against the United States?
156. Aside from Secretary of Justice, what was the other Secretary of Finance
cabinet position occupied by Filipino until 1916?
157. Which among the positions in the cabinet was the last Secretary of Public Instruction
one given to the Filipinos only in 1935 by the
Americans?
158. What law was enacted by the US Congress on August Payne-Aldrich Act
1909 that established a partial free trade in the
Philippines?
159. In 1913, another law was passed by the US Congress Underwood-Simons Act
which abolished the quota limitations on Philippine
exports to the United States. This law set the
 establishment of a full free trade policy in the
Philippines until 1934. What was this law
160. This institution whose members were appointed by the Philippine Commission
US President served as the Upper house or Senate of the
Philippines until it was abolished due to enactment of
the Jones Law in 1916. What was the name of the
institution?
161. Under which American Governor General’s term was Francis Burton Harrison
the policy of Filipinization implemented?
162. Who was elected as Speaker of the Philippine Assembly Sergio Osmeña Sr.
in 1907?
163. Who was the first Senate President of the Philippines Manuel Quezon
elected by members of the Senate in 1916?
164. Which among the policies implemented by the Reduccion
Spaniards provided for the resettlement of Filipino
communities by combining different barangays to a
town center called cabecera.
165. What was the first act or law passed by the National National Defense Act
Assembly under the Commonwealth Government?
166. Who was appointed by the Commonwealth Government Gen. Douglas MacArthur
as “Field Marshal of the Philippine Army” and was
largely responsible for the country’s defense system that
was easily crushed by the Japanese invaders during
World War II?
167. Which nation temporarily occupied Philippines Great Britain
particularly Manila from 1762-1764?
168. Who was the first bishop of the Catholic Church who Fray Domingo de Salazar
arrived in the Philippines in 1581?
169. What was the name given to the Chinese community in Parian
Manila during Spanish Period?
170. The revolt of a religious confraternity “Confradia de San Tayabas
Jose” headed by Apolinario dela Cruz in 1841 took
place in what province?
171. What was the highest position in the government that a Gobernadorcillo
Filipino could occupy during the Spanish colonial
period?
172. In the 19th century, the name of the town proper called Poblacion
“cabecera” was changed. How is this called today?
173. Who was the President of women chapter of the Josefa Rizal- La Semilla
Katipunan?
174. Who led the Sakdal Revolt on May 2-3, 1935 to oppose Benigno Ramos
the plebiscite for the ratification of the 1935 constitution
which paved the way for the establishment of the
commonwealth government?
175. On July 26, 1941, the Philippine regular and reserve United States Armed Forces in
forces were incorporated into the United states Army the Far East (USAFFE)
under the command of Douglas MCArthur. What was
 the name given to the combined Filipino and American
forces?
176. Who was the commander-in-chief of the Japanese Gen. Masaharu Homma
Imperial Forces that occupied the Philippines?
177. Who succeeded Gen. MacArthur as commander of the Gen. Jonathan Wainwright
USAFFE when he left the Philippines for Australia on
March 11, 1942?
178. The island of Corregidor was chosen by Gen. Cavite
MacArthur as the last bastion of defense against the
Japanese invasion. In what province can the island of
Corregidor be found?
179. The “death march” which started from Bataan to San Capas
Fernando, Pampanga ended in the town of ____.
180. What was the policy or program implemented by Japan Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity
that aims to get the support and cooperation of the Sphere
Asians against the western imperial powers. This policy
pursues the slogan “Asia for the Asians” but in reality it
means “Asia for the Asians under the leadership of
Japan?
181. What was the term given to the Japanese Military police Kempetai
in the Philippines during the Japanese Occupation?
182. What name was given to the pro-Japanese Filipinos who Makapili
served as spies for Japanese troops against the Filipino
Guerillas?
183. Which among the guerilla units during the Japanese Hukbo ng Bayan Laban sa
occupation could be considered as the “most successful Hapon (HUKBALAHAP)
guerilla unit” because of its pre-war mass base in
Central Luzon headed by Luis Taruc?
184. Who was the editor of the Guerilla newspaper “the Leon Ty
liberator” that circulated in Cavite, Manila, Rizal and
Bulacan in 1914?
185. What was the most famous guerilla newspaper during Kalibo War Bulletin
the Japanese occupation in the island of Panay?
186. The only contact of the Filipinos with the outside world Radio San Francisco
during the Japanese occupation was through this radio
station. What was this radio station?
187. What was the trade agreement between the Philippines Bell Trade Act
and the United States signed in 1946 that provided for
the continuation of the free trade relations between the
two countries until 1954?
188. One of the provisions of the Bell Trade Act was the Parity Rights
granting of special privilege to the Americans in the
Philippines to have equal rights with Filipinos to exploit
natural resources and own companies like public utilities
that Constitution exclusively grants, majority control of
ownership to Filipino Citizens. How was this special
privilege or equal rights with Filipinos Given to
 Americans called?
189. Because of the massive destruction suffered by the Tydings Rehabilitation Act
Philippines during the Second World War, the US
Congress passed a law in 1946 granting a package of
financial aid that consisted of $800 million to pay
private individuals who suffered property losses during
the war and another $620 million for the Philippine
Government’s use to rehabilitate the country. What was
this law?
190. The package of economic and financial aid under the $ 500
Tydings Rehabilitation Act for the Philippines was
attached with a condition that the exact amount will only
be given if the Philippine Government accepts the Bell
Trade Act. If the Philippine Government rejects the Bell
Trade Act, the American Government will only give not
to exceed a certain amount of money. How much was
this amount?
191. Who was the Philippine President was criticized as the Ramon Magsaysay
most pro-American?
192. Where in the Philippines can one find the animal called Bohol
“tarsier”?
193. Given the exact date when Marcos officially announced September 23, 1972 -
the declaration of Martial Law? announced on national
television
194. The commemoration of the declaration of martial law September 21, 1972
was based on the date that was written on the Marcos
declaration declaring martial law in the Philippines and
not on the date Marcos officially announced in public
the placing of the Philippines under martial law. What
was the exact date written on the proclamation?
195. Who was the first president of the 1971 constitutional Carlos Garcia
convention that drafted the 1973 constitution popularly
known as the “Marcos Constitution.
196. After the death of President Garcia, who replaced him as Diosdado Macapagal
President of the 1971 Constitutional Convention?
197. In what province can the tamaraw be found? Mindoro
198. Where in the Philippines can the mousedeer be found? Palawan
199. The first millennium sunrise in the Philippines took Mt. Apo
place in?
200. Who was known as the father of Local Government Aquilino Pimentel
Code?
201. The form of government during Martial Law according Constitutional Authoritarianism
to President Marcos was _____.
202. Who was the senate president in 1991 who led the Jovito Salonga
majority of senators to reject a new treaty extending the
presence of the US military bases in the Philippines?
203. Who was the Philippine President responsible for the Diosdado Macapagal
 establishment of MAPHILINDO, the forerunner of
ASEAN?
204. Where was the earliest known and scientifically Tabon Cave in Palawan
established abode of man in the Philippines located?
205. To what family of languages, does Tagalog and other Austronesian
languages in the Asia Pacific region belong?
206. The pre-colonial mourning of the dead chief was called Laraw
_____.
207. Where is the island of Moluccas, the Spice island Indonesia
located today?
208. Who was the leader of Manila when the Spaniards Rajah Sulayman
headed by Martin de Goiti arrived in 1570?
209. Which war in Europe led to the British occupation of Seven Years War
Manila from 1762 to 1764?
210. What was the lawmaking body or legislature during the Consejo de Indias (Council of
Spanish occupation of the Philippines? the Indies)
211. Who was the sole representative of the Spanish Crown Governor-General
in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial Period?
212. During the Spanish colonial period, which institution Residencia
conducted the investigation of the outgoing officials
particularly the governor general for the purpose of
punishing corrupt and dishonest officials?
213. What was the privilege of an alcalde mayor to engage in Indulto de Comercio
trade while in office during the Spanish regime called?
214. What was the primary duty of the gobernadorcillo Collect taxes
during the Spanish colonial period?
215. What was the term given to the friars who do not belong Secular
to any religious order during the Spanish Regime?
216. How many galleon ships usually arrived in the One
Philippines within one year?
217. Who was the governor-general who founded the Jose Basco
“Economico de los Amigos del Pais” (Economic Society
of the Friends of the Country) and the “Real Compania
de Filipinas”?
218. Who was the Spanish governor-general in the Rafael Izquirdo
Philippines when the Gomburza execution took place?
219. Intramuros was an example of what type of western Cottas
architecture introduced by Spaniards in the Philippines.
220. What was the first printed book in the Philippines which Doctrina Christiana en Lengua
was introduced by Dominicans? Española y Tagala- written by
Fray Juan de Oliver
221. Who was the literary artist known as “Huseng Sisiw”? Jose dela Cruz
222. What is the literary form of Francisco Baltazar’s Awit
“Florante at Laura”?
223. What was the first college in the Philippines founded by College of San Ignacio
the Jesuits in 1589?
224. What was the first college for girls in the Philippines Collegio de Santa Potenciana
 which was established in 1589?
225. The Spanish Mestizo priest who was the first organized Father Pedro Pelaez
leader of the Filipino secular clergy in the Secularization
Movement and editor of its newspaper “El Eco Filipino”
226. What was the term given to the primary objective of the Assimilation
propaganda movement for the Philippines to become a
province of Spain?
227. The orator of the reform movement, who wrote “Fray Graciano Lopez Jaena
Botod” and served as first editor of La Solidaridad
was______.
228.
229. What was the newspaper of the Propaganda Movement? La Solidaridad - Feb. 15, 1889
230. Who was the second editor of the La Solidaridad and Marcelo H. del Pilar- Plaridel,
used the penname Dolores Manapat? Piping Dilat, Siling Labuyo
231. Who among the members of propaganda movement Antonio Luna
used the penname Taga-ilog?
232. Who among the propagandist used the penname Mariano Ponce- Tikbalang,
Kalipulako? Naning
233. Who was the first woman to become a mason and was Rosario Villaruel
initiated as member of the lodge “Walana” on July 18,
1893?
234. What was the highest rank among members of the Bayani
katipunan who used password “Rizal”?
235. A false address was given as the place where the Yokohama, Japan
Katipunan newspaper “Kalayaan” was printed to avoid
detection by the Spaniards. Where was this place?
236. Who was the revolutionary leader who started the Mariano Llanera
revolution in Nueva Ecija and led the attack against the
Spanish forces in the town of San Isidro on September
3, 1896?
237. Who among the revolutionary leaders used the penname Andres Bonifacio- May Pag-
Agapito Bagumbayan? asa, the Great Plebeian
238. When was the “Battle of Manila Bay”? May 1, 1898
239. Who was the representative of the Filipino people in the Felipe Agoncillo
negotiation of the Treaty of Paris?
240. Who was the last Filipino general who surrendered to Miguel Malvar
the Americans on April 16, 1902?
241. Where was Aguinaldo captured by the Americans on Palanan, Isabela
March 23, 1901?
242. Who was the Filipino revolutionary leader who led the General Licerio Geronimo
Filipino troops in the “Battle of San Mateo” on
December 18, 1899 which resulted in the killing of an
American general named Henry Lawton?
243. What treaty signed between the US Government and the Bates Treaty- signed by General
Sultan of Sulu on August 20, 1899 provided that John Bates and Sultan Jamalul
“Muslim and the Americans could co-exist peacefully? Kiram II
244. Who led the American troops in the capture of Frederick Funston- with the
 Aguinaldo on March 23, 1901? help of Macabebe Scouts
245. Who was the Filipino revolutionary leader who refused Makario Sakay
to surrender to the Americans after General Malvar’s
surrender, founded the Supreme Government of the
Tagalog Archipelago and declared himself as its
President and Commander-in-Chief?
246. What was the title of the editorial of the newspaper “El Birds of Prey (Aves de Rapiña)-
Renacimiento” published in October 30, 1908 criticizing Teodoro M. Kalaw-editor
the secretary of the interior Dean C. Worcester who in
turn filed a libel suit against the owner and editor of the
newspaper which ended in its closure?
247. Who was the owner of the nationalist newspaper “El Martin Ocampo
Renacimiento” and its tagalog counterpart “Muling
Pagsilang”?
248. During the American occupation the Philippine Resident Commissioner
Assembly sent a representative of the Filipino people in
the US Congress. What was the position called?
249. During the Commonwealth Government what was the High Commissioner
representative of the US President in the Philippines
called?
250. If Frank Murphy was the first US High Commissioner, Paul V. Mcnutt
who served the last and later became the first US
ambassador to the Philippines in 1946?
251. What was the present position of the Secretary of Secretary of Public Instruction
Education called during the American occupation?
252. Which law passed during the American occupation Cooper Act or the Philippine
provided limits in the ownership of lands on individuals Bill of 1902
for 16 hectares and 1024 hectares for corporation?
253. Besides the administration of the currency, what was the Foreign Relation
only other aspect on the reins of government which was
not placed completely in the hands of the Filipinos but
still under the control of the Americans during the
Commonwealth Government?
254. What was the most urgent problem confronted by the Fear of Japanese aggression
officials of the Commonwealth Government when they
took over the reins of government from the Americans
in 1935?
255. What law was passed by the Philippine Assembly during Anti-dummy law
the Commonwealth period aimed at presenting the
foreigners particularly the Chinese from controlling the
economy?
256. What program or policy was instituted by President Social Justice Program
Manuel Quezon under the commonwealth Government
which was sometimes called Quezonian Socialism
because its particular objective was to give justice to the
common tao?
257. What was the primary export of the Philippines to the Abaca
 United States from 1902-1918?
258. Who founded the peasant organization “Sociedad Ti Pedro Calosa
Mannalon” in Pangasinan and led the “Tayug
Upraising” in 1931?
259. Who founded the guerilla newspaper “The Saber” in Wenceslao Q. Vinzons
Bicol?
260. Who headed the the people’s court that was tasked to Lorenzo Tañada Sr.
prosecute Filipino collaborators during the Japanese
occupation of the Philippines?
261. What special government agency was established by Presidential Commission on
Pres. Corazon Aquino in 1986 that was tasked to recover Good Government (PCGG)
ill-gotten wealth acquired by the Marcos family, their
relatives and cronies during their 20 years of
authoritarian rule in the Philippines?
262. Who was the first vice-president to be elected President Joseph Estrada
of the Philippines after the Marcos regime?
263. When was Andres Bonifacio executed by the Magdalo May 10, 1897
soldiers headed by Lt. Lazaro Makapagal at Mt. Tala in
Cavite?
264. Who was the Filipino general assassinated by the Kawit Antonio Luna - received more
Company at Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija in June 5, 1899? than 40 wounds, his aide-de-
camp, Cl. Francisco Roman was
also killed
265. When was the First Philippine Republic popularly January 23, 1899
known as the Malolos Republic inaugurated?
266. Who was the first appointed President of the Cabinet Apolinario Mabini
and Secretary of Foreign Affairs under the Malolos
Republic?
267. How many members were elected/appointed to the 136
Malolos Congress?
268. Who was elected president of the Malolos Congress on Pedro Paterno
September 15, 1898?
269. What was the popular name of the “First Philippine Schurman Commission- headed
Commission” sent by the American Government to the by Jacob Schurman
Philippines that offered an “autonomy proposal” to the
Filipino revolutionaries in May 1899?
270. What was the age requirement for the qualification of At least 23 years old
voters during the American occupation?
271. In what year were women give the right to vote in the 1937- April 30
Philippines?
272. Which government body established by Governor Council of State
General Francis Burton Harrison was tasked to advise
the governor-general on matters of public importance?
273. In what place in Metro Manila did the battle of Sanjuan San Juan
del Monte took place on August 30, 1896?
274. In what province were the evidences of artifacts and Cagayan
tools used by man belonging to the “homo erectus
 philipinensis” discovered?
275. Which city was first named by the Spaniards as Nueva Naga
Caceres
276. Where is the “Moriones” festival celebrated? Marinduque
277. After the arrest and deportation of Jose Rizal on July 6, Cuerpo de Compromisarios-
1892 to Dapitan, the members of the La Liga Filipina pledged to continue supporting
were divided into two factions. The radical group La Solidaridad
headed by Andres Bonifacio formed the Katipunan
while the reformist faction founded another
organization. What was the name of this organization?
278. Who wrote Dasalan at Tocsohan, Kadakilaan ng Dios, Marcelo H. del Pilar
Amain Namin and La Soberania Moniacal?
279. Who was the general of the revolution who did not Francisco Makabulos
recognize the Pact of Biak na Bato in 1987 and instead
established the Central Executive Committee in Central
Luzon?
280. What branch of the Armed Forces of the Philippines was Philippine Constabulary (PC)
the first established by the Americans on July 18, 1901
to fight the Filipino revolutionaries whom the
Americans called insurrectos, bandidos and ladrones?
281. What kind of Government was first established by Dictatorial Government
Emilio Aguinaldo in the Philippines after his arrival
from Hongkong on May 19, 1898?
282. Who was the Filipino general of the revolution who was Gregorio del Pilar
known as the “Hero of Tirad Pass?
283. Who among the Philippine Presidents sponsored the Ramon Magsaysay
establishment of an anti-communist organization
composed of different countries known as Southeast
Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) in Manila on
September 1954?
284. In what city did Gen. Tomuyuki Yamashita surrendered Baguio
to the Americans during the last days of the Second
World War?
285. Who was the “Lakambini ng Katipunan”? Gregoria de Jesus
286. Who was the President of the Magdiwang faction of the Mariano Alvarez
Katipunan in Cavite?
287. The formal colonization of the Philippines took place August 13, 1898
after the Americans established a military government.
When was the American Military Government in the
Philippines established?
288. Who founded the Maguindanao Sultanate? Sharif Kabungsuan
289. What province in the Philippines was often referred to Mindoro
as Ma-I by the Chinese in the 14th century?
290. On June 11, 1978, President Marcos signed Presidential Spratly Island
decree No. 1596 making what island as part of
Philippine territory?
291. Who advanced the Philippines archipelago doctrine as Arthuro M. Tolentino
 early as 1956?
292. In 1914 with 475,00 members both in the country and Felix Y. Manalo
abroad, Iglesia ni Kristo was founded by?
293. Who first introduced the Islamic religion in the Makhdum
Philippines?
294. He led the construction of Santo Niño as the first Roman Fr. Andres Urdaneta
Catholic Church and convent. Thus, marking the
beginning of Roman Catholicism in the Philippines.
295. He interpreted that blood oath as the pivotal event that Marcelo del Pilar
established a lasting friendship between Spain and the
Philippines
296. What was the famous uprising in Ilocos during the Silang’s Revolt
British invasion on December 14, 1762?
297. What were the four provinces which revolted due to the Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite,
land grabbing of Spaniards, sparking the Agrarian revolt Laguna
in 1745 to 1746?
298. She was an excellent horse rider and sharpshooter who Teresa Magbanua
fought many battles against Spain and became the first
woman General in Visayas
299. Who betrayed the Katipunan, exposing its activities to Teodoro Patiño
the Spanish authorities?
300. The first guerilla organization that carried on resistance Walter Cushing
against Japanese was led by?
301. Where did the Japanese troops successfully landed on Vigan
December 10, 1941?
302. On January 9, 1945, Gen. Mc Arthur, with the greatest Lingayen
invasion force in history, landed in?
303. Who is the highest American military official that was General Henry W. Lawton
killed in action during the Filipino-American war?

Important Notes (Spanish Period)

o Fray Domingo de Salazar - first Bishop of Manila

o Fray Ignacio de Santibanez - first Archbishop of Manila
o Tomas Pinpin - first Filipino printer
o Librong Pag-aaralan nang manga Tagalog nang uicang Castila (Book that the Tagalogs
Should Study to Learn Spanish) - first published Tagalog Book
o College of Manila - first college for boys in 1589 (founded by Jesuits), later called College of
San Ignacio and then University of San Ignacio
o 1768 - Jesuits were expelled from the Ph, returned in 1859
o College of Santa Potenciana - first college for girls
o College of Santa Isabel - oldest existing college for girls in Ph
o Real Monasterio de Santa Clara (now St. Claire Convent of Manila) - first nunnery in the
Ph
o Educational Decree (Dec. 20, 1863) - system of public education that opened opportunities
to Filipinos for higher learning
o Damian Domingo
- “Father of Filipino Painting”

- founded the Academy of Fine Arts- first school in painting in Manila in 1820

o Caspar Aquino de Belen - wrote the first Tagalog pasion

o Jose de la Cruz - “Huseng Sisiw”
o Pedro Bukaneg - blind poet, “Father of Ilocos Literature”, Biag ni Lam-Ang
o Francisco Balagtas - Prince of Tagalog Poets
o Vicente Puche - wrote the first recorded drama stages in Cebu
o Teatro Comico - first theater established in Intramuros, Manila
o Fr. Manuel Blanco
- “Prince of Botanists”
- wrote Flora de Filipinas- identified 1200 kinds of plants in the Ph
o Fr. Marcial Funcia Ramos - introduced the first iron printing press in Ph
o George Oppel - introduced lithography in Ph in 1858
o Candido Lopez Diaz - awarded for his invention of a machine cleaning hemp fibers In 1853
o Gov. Gen. Fernando Primo de Rivera - abolished the monopoly in 1882
o Gov. Gen. Felix Berenguer de Marquina - demolition of nipa in Manila, abolition of indulto
de comercio (license to trade), established the minting of money
o Eulogio de Otaduy - first steam machine for hulling rice introduced in 1836
o Nicholas Loney - first steam machine for hulling sugar in Negros
o Philippine Herald - first Filipino weekly paper in English
o Jose Nepomuceno
- Father of Philippine Movies
- first movie was based on musical play, Dalagang Bukid (Country Maiden) by Hermogenes
Ilagan and Leon Ignacio
o Nicanor Abelardo - prominent Filipino composer of kundimans, waltzes, marches, and
sonatas
o Mutya ng Pasig (Muse of Pasig), Nasaan Ka Irog? (Where Are You My Love?), Bituing
Marikit (Beautiful Star)
o Francisco Santiago - Anak Dalita (Child of Woe) and Madaling Araw (Dawn)
o Mr. C. B. Randall - distributed the first bibles in Manila
o MERALCO (Manila Electric Railroad and Lighting Company) - established by Charles
M. Swift, 1903
o PLDT (Philippine Long Distance Telephone) - Act No. 3436 in 1928
o Philippine Constabulary School - Feb. 17, 1905, later became the Philippine Military
Academy - first military officers’ school in Ph
o The Americans - emphasized the importance of sports activities to improve physical fitness
and ease tension arising from work. They also inculcated in the minds of the players the
notion of sportsmanship
o The American era - principles of democracy, marked the improvement of infrastructure,
transport, and communication facilities as well as community services
o Daniel Burnham - designed Baguio City
o Cayetano Arellano - first Filipino Chief Justice
o May 7, 1899 - first election under the American flag
o Fr. Gregorio Aglipay - founded Iglesia Filipino Independiente (Philippine Independent
Church or known as Aglipayan Church)
o Lope K. Santos - last president of Union Obrera Democratia, changed into Union del Trabajo
de Filipinas
o May 1, 1913 - Labor Day was first officially celebrated in the Ph
o Congreso Obrero de Filipinas - 8-hour labor day, child and woman labor laws, employer’s
liability law
o November 07, 1930 - establishment of Communist Party of the Philippines