This document contains 30 multiple choice questions about Philippine politics and governance. It tests knowledge on topics like pre-colonial leadership structures, key figures and events during the Spanish colonial period, the Philippine Revolution, American colonial period, Commonwealth era, and the early post-independence administrations. The questions cover topics such as the Katipunan movement, the Malolos Constitution, World War 2, the Hukbalahap rebellion, and the policies of presidents Quezon, Osmeña, Roxas, Quirino, Magsaysay, Garcia, and Macapagal.
This document contains 30 multiple choice questions about Philippine politics and governance. It tests knowledge on topics like pre-colonial leadership structures, key figures and events during the Spanish colonial period, the Philippine Revolution, American colonial period, Commonwealth era, and the early post-independence administrations. The questions cover topics such as the Katipunan movement, the Malolos Constitution, World War 2, the Hukbalahap rebellion, and the policies of presidents Quezon, Osmeña, Roxas, Quirino, Magsaysay, Garcia, and Macapagal.
This document contains 30 multiple choice questions about Philippine politics and governance. It tests knowledge on topics like pre-colonial leadership structures, key figures and events during the Spanish colonial period, the Philippine Revolution, American colonial period, Commonwealth era, and the early post-independence administrations. The questions cover topics such as the Katipunan movement, the Malolos Constitution, World War 2, the Hukbalahap rebellion, and the policies of presidents Quezon, Osmeña, Roxas, Quirino, Magsaysay, Garcia, and Macapagal.
This document contains 30 multiple choice questions about Philippine politics and governance. It tests knowledge on topics like pre-colonial leadership structures, key figures and events during the Spanish colonial period, the Philippine Revolution, American colonial period, Commonwealth era, and the early post-independence administrations. The questions cover topics such as the Katipunan movement, the Malolos Constitution, World War 2, the Hukbalahap rebellion, and the policies of presidents Quezon, Osmeña, Roxas, Quirino, Magsaysay, Garcia, and Macapagal.
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Philippine Politics and Governance
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write the correct answer on your paper. 1. The barangay was considered as the basic political unit that existed throughout the Philippine islands prior to the arrival of the Spaniards in 1521. Before the colonization period, the barangay was led by a __________. a. maharlika b. datu c. Gobernador d. Cabeza de barangay 2. He is the most powerful and highest political leader of the Spanish Government in the Philippines during the Spanish Period and the representative of the King of Spain. a. Datu b. Cortes c. Gobernador General d. Emilio Aguinaldo 3. What does KKK stand for?
4-5. The Katipunan in Cavite was
divided into two factions. What are these? 6. In 1897, the Katipuneros convened in Tejeros Cavite where they established a revolutionary government. Who was elected as President? a. Andres Bonifacio b. Emilio Aguinaldo c. Antonio Luna d. Apolinario Mabini 7. Who is the President of the First Philippine Republic? a. Andres Bonifacio b. Emilio Aguinaldo c. Manuel L. Quezon d. Sergio Osmeña 8. The first declaration of independence was held in Kawit, Cavite where the first Filipino flag was waved and the national anthem was played. This happened on a. June 12, 1896 b. June 12, 1897 c. June 12, 1898 d. June 12, 1899 9. The Constitution which is considered as the first code of law that was created, deliberated, and approved from a national perspective by the Congress that convened in Bulacan during the presidency of Aguinaldo. It paved way for the establishment of the First Philippine Republic. a. Cortes b. Malolos Constitution c. Pact of Biak-na-Bato d. Kartilya ng Katipunan 10. The transfer of sovereignty over the Philippines from the Spaniards to the Americans was through the signing of a. Treaty of Paris b. Pact of Biak na Bato c. Tydings-McDuffie Act d. Malolos Constitution 11. When the Americans came to the Philippines, they led through a Military Government. Name one Military Governor who led the Philippines during the American Period. 12. In 1916, the Philippine Autonomy Act was passed and provided for changes in the civil government in anticipation of eventual independence. It made significant changes in legislative and executive branches of the government. This law is also known as the ______________. a. Treaty of Paris b. Jones Law c. Tydings-McDuffie Act d. Act No. 82 13. The Hare-Hawes Cutting Act set a ten-year preparatory period for Philippine Independence. During this period, a transition government will be established which would be led by the Filipinos. This type of government was a. Military government b. Puppet government c. Commonwealth government d. Republican government 14. With the ratification of Tydings-McDuffie Act, the Philippine government formed a Constitutional Convention which created the 1935 Constitution. This convention was led by a. Emilio Aguinaldo b. Manuel L. Quezon c. Claro M. Recto d. Sergio Osmeña 15. The first national election was held on September 12, 1935. Who won as the President? a. Manuel L. Quezon b. Manuel Roxas c. Josse P. Laurel d. Sergio Osmeña 16. Which of the following was not accomplished during the time of Quezon? a. Organization of the National Language Commission b. Establishment of the Philippine Military Academy c. Filipino became our national language d. Quezon City became the capital of the country 17. Commonwealth Act No. 1 was promulgated to secure a reservist citizen army for the defense of the country in times of war. It also created the Philippine Army, Phil. Military Academy, and Phil. Military Training Program. This law is also known as a. Jones Law b. National Defense Act c. Tydings-Kocialkowski Act 18. Bataan and Corregidor were the last line of defense of the Philippines against the Japanese. When they surrendered, the Philippines fell under the rule of the Japanese. The fall of Bataan was on a. April 8, 1942 b. April 9, 1942 c. April 10, 1942 d. April 11, 1942 19. The Second Republic under the Japanese was also known as the “puppet government”. Who was the President in this period? a. Jose P. Laurel b. Sergio Osmeña c. Manuel Roxas d. Douglas McArthur 20. What is the meaning of HUKBALAHAP? 21. He succeeded Quezon as President of the Commonwealth after the latter died in 1944. He led the Filipino officials when they returned with Douglas McArthur in Leyte. a. Jose P. Laurel b. Sergio Osmeña c. Manuel Roxas d. Luis Taruc 22. This act provided for the continuation of free trade between Philippines and the US for eight years. a. Bell Trade Act b. Parity Rights c. Tydings Rehabilitation Act d. neocolonialism 23. This gave the US the rights to explore and exploit our natural resources in exchange of free trade for eight years. a. Bell Trade Act b. Parity Rights c. Tydings Rehabilitation Act d. neocolonialism 24. What does HMB stand for? 25. Philippine Independence was finally realized when the US proclaimed it on _________ which was now known as Filipino-American Friendship Day. a. July 4, 1946 b. July 5, 1946 c. July 7, 1946 d. July 12, 1946 26. The president who succeeded Sergio Osmeña and under his presidency, the Bell Trade Act was passed. a. Manuel Roxas b. Elpidio Quirino c. Ramon Magsaysay d. Diosdado Macapagal 27. He south to restore peace by negotiating with the Huks but was accused of tolerating corruptions. a. Manuel Roxas b. Elpidio Quirino c. Ramon Magsaysay d. Diosdado Macapagal 28. He was known as the “people’s president”. a. Manuel Roxas b. Elpidio Quirino c. Ramon Magsaysay d. Diosdado Macapagal 29. Upon Magsaysay’s untimely death, he became the president and pursued nationalist policies such as “Filipino First” a. Elpidio Quirino b. Carlos P. Garcia c. Carlos P. Romulo d. Diosdado Macapagal 30. He signed into law the Land Reform Code and the recognition of July 12 as the official Independence Day of the Philippines. a. Elpidio Quirino b. Carlos P. Garcia c. Ramon Magsaysay d. Diosdado Macapagal