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History of the Philippines Trivia Quiz

This quiz is concerned with Philippine history .

A multiple-choice quiz by arya_ayan. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
arya_ayan

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
53,415

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
11771

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. One of the last Filipino generals who fought the Americans and established the so-called 'Tagalog Republic' Hint

Miguel Malvar

Gregorio del Pilar

Manuel Tinio

Macario Sakay

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Question 2 of 10

2. She is a Filipino heroine. After her husband died, she continued the war against Spain, was caught and hanged. Hint

Gregoria de Jesus

Teodora Alonso

Leonor Rivera

Gabriela Silang

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the 'Great Dissenter'? Hint

Camilo Osias

Manuel Roxas Jr

Claro M. Recto

Eulogio Rodriguez

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who is the former Senate President who came from Abra? Hint

Marcelo Fernan

Ferdinand Marcos

Quintin Paredes

Ernesto Maceda

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is generally acknowledged as the first President of the Philippines? Hint

Manuel Roxas

Andres Bonifacio

Emilio Aguinaldo

Manuel Quezon

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who excommunicated Fr. Gregorio Aglipay? Hint

Santos

Norzaleda

Sin

Vidal

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Question 7 of 10

7. Where was the Rizal's novel 'Noli Mi Tangere' published? Hint

Brussels

Paris

Barcelona

Berlin

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who is the Filipino historian who claimed that there was no Philippine history before the execution of the three nationalists priests? Hint

Teodoro Agoncillo

Onofre Corpuz

Gregorio Zaide

Fidel Villaruel, OP

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of Filipino armed contingent that helped the Americans capture Aguinaldo? Hint

Fire Brigade

Balangiga Rangers

Macabebe Scouts

Abu Sayyaf

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who is the highest American military official that was killed in action during the Filipino-American war? Hint

Gen. Pershing

Gen. Lawton

Gen. Merrit

Col. Grayson

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. One of the last Filipino generals who fought the Americans and established the so-called 'Tagalog Republic'

Answer: Macario Sakay

Macario Sakay was seen merely as a bandit by the Americans but documents prove that he had the necessary concept of the Filipino nation to merit being a genuine military leader.

2. She is a Filipino heroine. After her husband died, she continued the war against Spain, was caught and hanged.

Answer: Gabriela Silang

Diego and Gabriela Silang took advantage of British occupation of Manila to rise against the Spaniards.

3. Who was the 'Great Dissenter'?

Answer: Claro M. Recto

He was called Great Dissenter because of his uncomprising stand against pro-American policy of R. Magsaysay, the very same man whom he helped to put in power.

4. Who is the former Senate President who came from Abra?

Answer: Quintin Paredes

Quintin Paredes, a former Speaker and Senate President, is known for his stint as a US Resident-Commisioner.

5. Who is generally acknowledged as the first President of the Philippines?

Answer: Emilio Aguinaldo

However, he didn't get international recognition.

6. Who excommunicated Fr. Gregorio Aglipay?

Answer: Norzaleda

Arch. Norzaleda excommunicated Aglipay for his involvement on the nationalistic struggle. This prompted Aglipay to help build the Iglesia Filipina Independiente.

7. Where was the Rizal's novel 'Noli Mi Tangere' published?

Answer: Berlin

It was the year 1887 when this novel was published in Berlin.

8. Who is the Filipino historian who claimed that there was no Philippine history before the execution of the three nationalists priests?

Answer: Teodoro Agoncillo

This claim is still a product of controversies since there is still a Filipino history from the Pre-hispanic era. Agoncillo's camp however claimed they the other party got the wrong context.

9. What is the name of Filipino armed contingent that helped the Americans capture Aguinaldo?

Answer: Macabebe Scouts

The Macabebe Scouts were loyal to the Spaniards and immeditely switch allegiance to the Americans. Macabebes are Kamampapangans who have a mutual hatred against the Tagalogs, mainstay of Aguinaldo's Army.

10. Who is the highest American military official that was killed in action during the Filipino-American war?

Answer: Gen. Lawton

A street was named in his honor.

Source: Author arya_ayan

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