BICOL UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF NURSING

Readings in Philippine History

Midterm Examination

A.Y. 2019-2020

Name: ___________________________________ Level II _____ Date: ________________ Score: ______

Instruction: Encircle the best answer.

1. Magellan left the port of San Lucar de Barrameda, Spain with these ships except:
A. Trinidad C. Victoria
B. Concepcion D. San Vicente

2. What did Magellan name Rio de Janeiro when he reached it on December 13, 1519?
A. Santa Lucia C. Santiago
B. San Antonio D. San Pedro

3. What did Magellan and his men eat when they ran out of food while sailing the "Ocean Pacific"?
A. Fish C. Wood
B. Sawdust D. Clothed

4. On December 25, 1897 Aguinaldo with Pedro Paterno and others went to Lingayen, Pangasinan, from
where a Spanish merchant steamer was to take them to Hong Kong. Two days after, Aguinaldo and 25
other leaders sailed for Hong Kong on board the steamer _____, in compliance with the pact.
A. Uranus C. Venus
B. Mars D. Mercury

5. When did Aguinaldo and his men arrived at Biak-na-Bato, San Miguel de Mayumo where they joined
the troops of General Mariano Llanera of Nueva Ecija in assaulting Spaniards stationed in the Central
Luzon provinces?
A. June 24, 1897 C. June 24, 1898
B. July 24, 1897 D. July 24, 1898

6. If the Spanish- American War broke out on April 25, 1898, when did it end?
A..September 12, 1899 C. April 25, 1899
B. August 12, 1898 D. June 12, 1898

7. The ______________ and the _________________ were among the American Newspapers, which
published the stories about the alleged atrocities committed by the Spanish government in Cuba.
A..New York Journal, New York World C. New Journal York, World New York
B. Time Magazine, K-Zone D. La Esperaza

8. Which of the following is not a factor that contributed to the United States’ decision to open
hostilities against Spain?
A..Cuban Struggle for Independence
B. Efforts of American to extend influence overseas
C. Sinking of the U.S. Warship Marine
D. None of the above

9. ____________ is a belief where the United States has the divinely ordained duty to help troubled
countries.
A. Good Samaritan C. Manifest Destiny
B. Destiny Helper D. Help the Troubled
10. Who is the aged chieftain of Limasawa who was one of the first local leaders who receive Miguel
Lopez de Legazpi in 1565 and had been previously converted to Christianity and became loyal to Spain?
A..Bankaw C. Pagali
B. Melchor D. De Vera

11. What type of government did General Aguinaldo establish on May 24, 1898?
A. Dictatorial C. Communism
B. Democratic D. Republic

12. Which of the choices is NOT included in the four armored cruises that Commodore Dewey proceeded
with to Manila?
A. Olympia C. Concord
B. Baltimore D. Boston

13. What was General Aguinaldo’s proclamation during his return on May 21?
A. Urged the people to rise in arms and join the Americans in a common struggle against the Spaniards.
B. Urged the people to hide as the Americans fight the Spaniards.
C. Urged the people to rise in arms and join the Spaniards in a common struggle against the Americans
D. None of the above choices are correct.

14. Who led the German fleet of eight warships?

A. General Aguinaldo C. Admiral Von Diedrichs
B.Commodore Dewey D. Adolf Hitler

15. Many Filipinos took refuge in Europe and initiated in Spain a crusade for reforms in the Philippines.
The emergence of more Filipinos ilustrados gave birth to a unified nationalist movement. This campaign
was known in our history as the_______.
A. Democtratic Movement C. Propaganda Movement
B. Nationalistic Movement D. Filipinas Movement

16. The contributors of La Solidaridad were mostly Filipinos such as:

A. M.H. del Pilar C. Mariano Ponce
B. Dr. Jose Rizal D. All of the above.

17. The first Filipino Masonic Lodge called _____ was founded by Lopez Jaena in Barcelona.
A. Revolucion C. Lodge Walana
B. Lita’s Lodge D. Lodge Meronpa

18. Almost simultaneously with the introduction of masonry in the Philippines, Rizal wrote the
constitution of La Liga Filipina (The Philippine League). What was the league’s motto?
A. Unus Instar Omnium C. Omnium Unus Instar
B. Instar Omnium Unus D. None of the above.

19. The goals of La Liga were to be carried out by the Supreme Council, the Provincial Council, and the
Popular Council. Each member of the league had to pay how much as monthly dues?
A. 5 centavos C. 50 centavos
B. 10 centavos D. 5 pesos

20. In 1960, the Spaniards were determined to convert Igorots to __________________.

A. Islam C. Buddhism
B. Judaism D. Christianity

21.These two rebels refused to heed Fray Pedro de Santo Tomas’ word of peace of avoiding an uprising
against the Spanish officials.
A. Pedro Ladia and Gabriel Dayag
B. Francisco Maniago and Martin Pangan
C. Gabriel Dayag and Felix Cutabay
D. Diego Silang and Simon Tomas
22..After the fight of the Irrayas against the Spaniards, where did they proceed?
A. Basili River C. Binalatongan
B. Pasig River D. Uplands of Talibon

23.What is the cause of the Maniogo’s Revolt?

A. Spanish oppression and the desire to replace the Spaniards as rulers
B. Forced Labor
C. Frequent recruitment of men to cut timber in the mountains and bandala
D. None of the above

24.How many did the government owe the local inhabitants of Pampanga due to the unpaid rice
purchases from the bandala system?
A. 200,000 C. 14,000
B. 150,000 D. 75,000

25.Who is the leader of the Maniogo’s Revolt?

A. Manrique de Lara C. Pedro Gumapos
B. Juan Macapagal D. Don Francisco Maniago

23. How long did the war between Muslin Filipino and Spaniards lasts?
A. more than 300 years C. 300 years
B.less than 300 years D. none of the above

24. The Muslim war were brought about by the following reasons EXCEPT:
A. Prove the world is round
B. Spanish invasion of Mindanao and Sulu
C. Preservation of Islam
D. love of adventure arising from spoils of war

25. Who was the first Christian sultan of Jolo?

A. Don Fernando Alimud Din I C. Sultan Pangiran Budiman
B. Sultan Kudarat D. Datu Ugto

26. According to Spanish records, an average of how many Christians were captured and sold as slaves
anually?
A. 500 C. 600
B. 485 D. 526

27. When did the bitter warfare between the Spaniards and the Muslims ended?
A. 1898 C. 1981
B. 1896 D. 1963

28. When did Legazpi proclaimed Manila as the Capital of the Philippines? It is also celebrated as the
Manila foundation Day
A. June 12, 1589 C. June 24, 1571
B. January 24, 1573 D. January 15, 1590

29. It is a feudal institution used in Spain to reward deserving generals and Conquerors during spanish
wars of recovery of territory from the Moors
A. Adelantado C. Encomienda
B. Repartimiento D. None of the above

30. Who officiated the First Christian marraige on Philippine soil

A. Juan De Salcedo C. Fray Diego Herrera
B. Fr. Juan de Alba D. Fr. Fray De Salcedo
31. The national economy is founded upon the medieval concept of _______.
A. Master and Slave C. Teacher and Student
B. Mother and Child D. Father and Mother

32. The local officials as well as the Spanish high officials became the main instruments of _______.
A. Pacification C. Damnation
B. Purification D. Alienation

33. When was the Revolt of Hermano Pule undertaken?

A. Between June 1840 and November 1841
B. Between November 1999 and July 2000
C. Between December 1790 and July 1845
D. Between July 1840 and November 1841

34. Who led the Revolt of Hermano Pule?

A. Apolinario Mabini C. Apo Hiking Society
B. Apolinario De la Cruz D. None of the above

35. The Revolt of Hermano Pule is against what?

A. Chinese colonial rule in the Philippines C. Japanese colonial rule in the Philippines
B. Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines D. American colonial rule in the Philippines

36. The Wine Monopoly of 1786 caused what revolt?

A. Paris' Revolt C. Basi Revolt
B. Spanish Consitution Revolt D. American Revolt

37. They were prohibited to drink homemade basi (wine fermented from sugarcane).
A. Bicolanos C. Ilocanos
B. Irosanons D. BUeños

38. On September 28, 1807, the alcalde mayor together with a strong force of regular troops attacked the
Ilocanos at the ________. This quelled the Basi Revolt.
A. San Jose C. San Ildefonso
B. San Alfonso D. San Millare

39. He ordered the confiscation of their patrimonial land properties during the revolt of Lakandula and
Sulayman (1574).
A. Lakandula C. Sulayman
B. Gov. Guido de Lavezaris D. Fr. Geronimo Marin

40. These two chieftains proclaimed their revolt and gathered their warriors.
A. Lakandula & Sulayman
B. Juan de Salcedo & Fr. Geronimo Marin
C. Lim-Ah-Hong & Gov. Lavezaris
D. Sulayman & Gov. Lavezaris

41. In the First Pampabga Revolt (1585), some brave Pampangueño leaders connived with the people of
Manila and the Boreans to rise in revolt. According to their plan, in what city will they secretly enter?
A. Pampanga C. Manila
B. Cebu D. None of the above

42. Who was the youngest oidor of the Audencia Real that had escaped in a boat on the eve of the Fall of
Manila?
A. Simon de Anda C. Simon Belmont
B. Simon Ibarra D. Simon Loloco

43. Who was the one that accepted the British bid of support for his cause in fighting against the Spaniards?
A. Dio Brando C. Jonathan Joestar
B. Diego Silang D. Robert E. O. Speedwagon
44. Who was the Commander of the fleet when the British army entered Manila Bay on the evening of
September 22, 1762
A..Rear Admiral Jean Pierre Polnareff C. Rear Admiral Samuel Cornish
B. Rear Admiral Will A. Zeppeli D. Rear Admiral Rudol von Stroheim

45. During the Spanish Times, the Chinese were called _________ derived from the terms xiang and ley
meaning "travelling merchant".
A. Shanglai C. Sangleys
B. Syangkai D. Changlong

46. The 1st Chinese revolt was brought about by the deep-seated suspicion of the _________.
A. Pinoys C. Spaniards
B. Malays D. Chinese

47. Who planned the 4th Chinese revolt?

A. Tingqo C. Tingco
B. Tinco D. Thingko

48. On the evening of September 22, 1762, the British fleet consisting of 13 ships entered Manila Bay. Who
was the commander of the fleet?
A. Brigadier General William Draper C. Rear Admiral Samuel Cornish
B. General William Beaumont D. Admiral Justin Palau

49. Who led the Magdalo Council in Cavite?

A. Jose Rizal C. Baldomero Aguinaldo
B. Diego Silang D. Juan Luna

50. Who protested Bonifacio’s election saying that his position should be occupied by a lawyer?
A. Daniel Padilla C. Daniel Tiron
B. Daniel DeVito D. Daniel Matsunaga

51. Where did Aguinaldo took his oath of presidency?

A. Biak na Bato C. Catholic Church of Santa Cruz de Malabon
B. Bagumbayan D. Jovellar

52. During the revolt of the Ilocanos led by Diego Silang, which place was made the capital of his
independent government?
A. Sagada C. Tagaytay
B. Vigan D. Batanes

53. How did Diego Silang died?

A. He was poisoned. C. He was executed.
B. He was shot by an assasin. D. He killed himself due to stress.

54. On September _, 1763, Gabriella and her companions were executed in Vigan, Ilocos Sur.
A. 26 C. 21
B. 20 D. 05

55. In March 1764, Don Mariano de Arza together with _____ loyal Ilocano soldiers suppressed the Revolt of
Palaris in Pangasinan.
A. 5,000 C. 7,000
B. 3,000 D. 10,000

56. The Katipuneros tore their cedulas personales in a mass meeting which proclaimed their defiance to the
Spanish Government. This event is called __?
A. Battle of Pinaglabanan C. Cry of Balintawak
B. Revolution of 1896 D. None of the above
57. Which of the following is not included in the 8 provinces where Governor General Ramon Blanco
declared a state of war at?
A. Cavite C. Albay
B. Laguna D. Pampanga

58. When was Dr. Jose Rizal executed by a firing squad at Bagumbayan Field?
A. June 19, 1896 C. December 30, 1896
B. June 12, 1896 D. August 31, 1896

59. Who was recognized by the Cavitenos as Heneral Miong?

A. Juan Luna C. Emilio Aguinaldo
B. Antonio Luna D. Andres Bonifacio

60. Who led the Kakarong Republic and also known as Maestrong Sebio?
A. General Antonio Luna C. General Eusebio Roque
B. General Emilio Aguinaldo D. General Miong

61. How was Andres Malong's revolt ended?

A.Andres committed suicide C. He was captured and killed by the Spaniards
B.There was a mutiny D. He made peace with the Spaniards

62. Andres Malong shared with the Pangasinenses a deep Christian faith that ultimately led everyone to
rally with him. This ultimately led to his victory against the Spanish officials and earning him his
self-proclaimed title ________?
A.Datu of Pangasinan C. King of Pangasinan
B.Sultan of Pangasinan D. Gobernador de Pangasinan

63. Andres Malong’s revolt failed because?

A.Pampanguenos sided with Spain.
B. The friars snitched on Malong.
C. He sent 9,000 of his men to spread the rebellion across the whole of Luzon and was left with 2,000 so
the Spaniards attacked when Pangasinan was weak.
D. The natives didn’t know how to fight.

64. In what year did the Franciscan nuns established the Real de Monasterio de Santa Clara which is the first
nunnery in the Philippines?
A. 1689 C. 1621
B. 1764 D. 1884

65. What do you call the majority of population pertaining to the natives of the Philippines?
A..Mestizo C. Indio
B. Espanolesd D. Mestizo de Sangley

66. Who was the first Bishop of Manila?

A. Fray Ignacio Santibanez. C. Fray Domingo de Salazar
B. Tomas Pinpin D. Fray Miguel de Benavides

67. In what century was the first theater established in Intramuros, Manila?
A. 18th C. 17th
B. 20th D. 16th

68. Who was named “Prince of Botanists” who wrote the book Flora de Filipinas that identified 1,200 plants in
the country?
A. Dolores Paterno C. Fr. Manuel Blanco
B. Father Marcial Funcia Ramos D. Gaspar Aquino de Belen
69. What were the two Katipunan councils in cavite?
A. Magdalo and Magsaya Council C. Magdalo at Magdiwang Council
B. Magsaya at Magdiwang Council D. Magbigayan at Makikain Council

70. When the convention upheld the views of the Magdalo Council, majority wanted a new revolutionary
government. Who was the elected president of this election?
A. Emilio Magsaya C. Emilio Aguinaldo
B. Emilio Jacinto D. Emilio Magdalo

71. Tapay, a native of Panay, wanted to establish what against the friars?
A. A religious cult in Oton C. A demonic cult in Panay
B. A hunger strike D. A protest for freedom

72. Dagohoy’s Revolt was made where?

A. Bohol C. Sulu
B. Panay D. Palawan

73. Father Gaspar Morales denied Francisco Dagohoy of what, that it led his rebellion?
A. A Christian Burial for his brother who died in a duel
B. Return of their village land
C. Freedom
D. Return of his sister who was abducted

74. In 1487, he led the Portuguese expedition that rounded the Cape of Good Hope
A. Ferdinand Magellan C. Vasco de Gama
B. Bartolome Dias D. Christopher Columbus

75. He issued the papal bull known as the Inter Caetera in attempt to settle the rivalvry between Portugal and
Spain
A. Pope Alexander VI C . Bishop Juan de Fronseca
B. King Charles I D. King Henry IV

76. The treaty that ought to move the demarcation line 320 leagues west of Cape Verde Islands that allowed
Portugal to claim what is now Brazil, while Spain given the rest of America
A. Treaty of Reconquistas C. Treaty of Astrolabe
B. Treaty of Tordesillas D. Treaty of Caetera

77. The revolt in defense of the Spanish constitution granted human rights to
A. Spaniards only C. Filipino and Chinese
B.. Chinese fishermen D. Spaniards and Filipinos

78. How many Ilocanos rose in arms in defense of the Spanish constitution?
A. 666 C. 420
B. 10,000 D. 1500

79. What caused the revolt of the Bayot Brothers?

A. Failed trades between the Spaniards and Filipinos
B. Death of a Spanish general
C. The downfall of the economy of the Philippines
D. Distrust between the Peninsulares and the Creoles

80. What year did the revolt of the Bayot Brothers happen?
A. 1975 C. 1999
B. 1666 D. 1822

81. Which among the following is the reason behind the spread of liberalism?
A. having contact with other nations through selling
B. Read on the news
C. Thought in school
D. Papers of the outside world

82. The dissipation of European and American liberalism in the country was even facilitated with the opening
of what Canal?
A. Macalino Canal C. Suez Canal
B. Canalos trough D. Open trade canal

83. What is the term used by Spaniards to call Filipinos

A. Darna C. Pinoys
B. Pogi D. Indio

84. The Los Compromisarios or Cuerpo de Compromisarios was led by

A. Jose Berzuela C. Juan Alvarado
B. Domingo Franco D. Pablo Condelusano

85. The Kartilla consisted how many teachings that should be observed by the members of the society?
A. 12 C. 14
B. 13 D. 15

86. Upon Bonifacio’s request, these two women made a flag which consisted of a red triangular piece of
cloth with three white K’s arranged horizontally at the center, which became the first flag of the society.
A. Gabriela Silang and Josefa Rizal
B. Benita Rodriguez and Gregoria de Jesus
C. Trinidad Rizal and Josephine Bracken
D. Leonor Rivera and Segunda Katigbak

87. During the Holy Week of 1895, Bonifacio and some Katipuneros went to the mountains of _____ in search
of a good hideout where they could hold their secret meetings.
A. San Miguel C. Maragondon
B. Montalban D. Laguna

88. After the Katipuneros’ session in the Pamitinan Cave, Aurelio Tolentino picked up a charcoal and wrote
which Spanish phrase on the cave wall?
A. “Hijo de puta!” C. “vete el demonio!”
B. “Viva La Independencia Filipina!” D. “Me cago en tus Muertos”

89. Who was the Japanese captain Dionisio Fernandez and Agustin de Legaspi contacted to get arms and
Japanese warriors to fight the Spaniards?
A. Antonio Surabao C. Keanu Reeves
B. Juan Gayo D. Franz Ferdinand

90. Five of the leading members of the Tondo Conspiracy was exiled to what country.
A. Mexico C China
B. Japan D Indonesia

91. Who innocently revealed the plan to Antonio Surabao, a Cuyo native who was pretending to be a
supporter?
A. Agustin de Legaspi C Magat Salamat
B. Abraham Lincoln D Dionisio Fernandez

92. Who was the governor who rules when two brothers instigated the people of Cagayan to rise in arms
against the colonial government?
A. Donatello Favorotti C Clark Kent
B. Ruy Lopez de Villalobos D Francisco Tello

93. Who was the captain that the governor sent to quell the revolt in Cagayan?
A Felipe Magalat C Pedro de Chaves
B. Juan Gareza D Vincent Van Gogh
94. How many rebels were slain after they encounter the Spanish forces?
A. 350 C. 400
B. 300 D. 450

95. During the _______ invasion, Ilocanos hid their valuables in the Bishop’s house and buried
their properties.
A. Spaniards C. Zambals
B. Japanese D. Alien

96. He is a rich chief of San Nicolas, crowned himself as the king of Ilocos.
A. Vito C. Almazan
B. Elias D. Juan Filipe

97. How many fleet of vessels sent by Alcalde Mayor Alcarazo that is manned by hundreds of
Cebuanos and some Spanish arquebusiers to Leyte?
A. 40 C. 70
B. 10 D. 100

98. He is the alcalde mayor of Cebu who sent an expedition to Bohol consisting of 50
Spaniards and 1000 natives from Cebu and Pampangga.
A. Pedro ladia C. Don Juan de Alcarazo
B. Fr. Cristobal Enriquez D. St. Francis Xavier

99. A ____ reported the appearance of a diwata who promised the people a life of abundance
to persuade people to abandon catholic religion.
A. Babaylan C. Spaniard
B. Native D. Jesuit

100. When did the Rajah decided to seal his friendship with Magellan?
A. March 29, Good Friday C. March 18, Good Friday
B. March 19, Good Friday D. March 28, Good Friday

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