PHILIPPINE HISTORY

1. Theorizes that Filipinos descended from different groups that came from Southeast Asia in successive
waves of migration (Migration Theory). Each group had a distinct culture, with its own customs and
traditions.
A. Landa Jocano C. Charles Darwin
B. Henry Otley Beyer D. Robert Fox
2. Believes that Asians, including Filipinos are the result of a lengthy process of evolution and migration
(Evolution Theory).
A. Landa Jocano C. Charles Darwin
B. Henry Otley Beyer D. Robert Fox
3. The first migrants in the Philippines existed about 250,000 years ago. They did not have any
knowledge of agriculture, and lived by hunting and fishing. It was precisely in search of food that they
came to the Philippines by way of the land bridges that connected the Philippines and Indonesia.
A. Java Men C. Dawn Men
B. Peking Men D. Negritos
4. Brown-skinned and of medium height, with straight black hair and flat noses. Their technology was
said to be more advanced than that of their predecessors. They engaged in pottery, weaving, jewelry
making and metal smelting, and introduced the irrigation system in rice planting.
A. Aetas C. Dawn Men
B. Negritos D. Malays
5. About 30,000 years ago, the second migrants crossed the land bridged from Malaya, Borneo, and
Australia until they reached Palawan, Mindoro and Mindanao. They were pygmies who went around
practically naked and were good at hunting, fishing and food gathering. They used spears and small
flint stones weapons.
A. Peking Men C. Dawn Men
B. Negritos D. Malays
6. In 1962, a skullcap and a portion of a jaw-presumed to be a human origin-were found in the Caves of
Palawan by archaeologist Robert Fox and Manuel Santiago, who both worked for the National Museum.
Carbon dating placed their age at 21,000 to 22,000 years.
A. Malays C. Peking Men
B. Tabon Man D. Java Men
7. Trade with China is already well established during this time. The Philippines was trading yellow wax,
cotton, pearls, shells, betel nuts and jute cloth.
A. 11th Century C. 13th Century
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B. 12 Century D. 14th Century
8. A chapter of this author’s book on Chinese Maritime commerce was about the Philippines called the
country of the Mayi.
A. Genghis Khan C. Chao Jukua
B. Morga D. Limahong
9. The Moslems begin settling in Mindanao and Jolo during this time. Traditionally, one Kabunsuan, a
native of Johore and son of an Arab father and Malay mother, converts the Magindanao Moros to
Islam.
A. 14th Century C. 16th Century
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B. 15 Century D. 17th Century
10. The following tribes thrive in Luzon during the 16th Century except one.
A. Bikols C. Pampangos
B. Tagalogs D. Bisayans
11. During the 16th Century, Moslems are located in these areas of the Philippines except one.
A. Ilo-ilo C. Mindoro
B. Manila Bay D. Jolo

COLONIAL PHILIPPINES

12. The agreement between Spain and Portugal aimed at settling conflicts over lands newly discovered or
explored by Christopher Columbus and other late 15 Century voyagers.
A. Treaty of Versailles C. Treaty of Zaragosa
B. Treaty of Paris D. Treaty of Tordesillas
13. A special kind of patent or charter issued by a pope. It is named after the seal that is appended to the
end to authenticate it. Were originally issued by popes for various reasons of public communication,
but after the fifteenth century they were only issued for the most formal or solemn of occasions.
A. Papal Decrees C. Papal Bulls
B. Papal Orders D. Papal Nuncios
14. Among the following Spanish galleons, which galleon Ferdinand Magellan’s flagship?
A. Victoria C. San Antonio
B. Trinidad D. Santiago
15. On March 16, 1521, Ferdinand Magellan sights Samar and then preceded the next day to an island
called Homonhon. On March 17, while still anchored, Magellan was visited by several canoes or paus,
carrying the chiefs of Suluan named Inaroyan, Limbas, Bucad, Garas-Garas Layong, Calipay, Badiao,
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B. Limbas D. Badiao
16. On March 25 they arrived at Limasawa but still are unable to obtain enough food. Who was the native
leader of Limasawa Island?
A. Rajah Humabon C. Rajah Kulambo
B. Rajah Siaiu D. Datu Zula
17. The first ever Christian mass was celebrated on March 31, 1521 in Limasawa south of Leyte. Who
officiated the said event?
A. Friar Jose Sanchez C. Friar Pedro de Valderrama
B. Friar Federico Faura D. Friar Pedro Payo
18. What was the first miscalculation of Ferdinand Magellan during his expedition in 1521?
A. Magellan miscalculated the great distance of the Pacific Ocean that brought them farther
north of Moluccas
B. Magellan ordered some of his men to burn some of the houses near the shore of Mactan to divert
the attention of the locals while they retreat.
C. Magellan ordered only forty nine of his men to wear the armor not knowing that the distance of
their galleons from the shore was too far for the bullets and canons to reach.
D. Magellan did not know that there was an island north of the spice island.
19. After Magellan died, Serrano took over the chores of leadership but he died in the Cebu uprising. Who
replaced Serrano and was able to complete the expedition?
A. Alvaro de Saavedra C. Sebastian del Elcano
B. Jofre de Loaisa D. Hernando dela Torre
20. He named Samar and Leyte “Filipinas” in honor of Prince Philip II of Spain, son of King Carlos.
A. Lopez de Villalobos C. Andres de Urdaneta
B. Alvaro de Saavedra D. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
21. A tax of eight reales or a peso of silver for each family. Children under 16 and adults over 60 are
exempt.
A. Tributo C. Falla
B. Encomienda D. Bandalla
22. The first Governor-General of Spain here in the Philippines.
A. Lopez de Villalobos C. Andres de Urdaneta
B. Alvaro de Saavedra D. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
23. Ruler of Manila first opposed to the Spanish takeover but lost the battle.
A. Rajah Soliman C. Datu Sumakwel
B. Rajah Puti D. Datu Humabon
24. Spain reigned over the Philippines for 333 years, from 1565 to 1898. Since Spain was far from the
country, the Spanish king ruled the Islands through Mexico, which was then another Spanish
colony. Who was the leader of Mexico who concurrently manages the Philippines until Mexico got its
independence?
A. Governor-General C. King
B. President D. Viceroy
25. A special judicial court that investigates the performance of a governor general who was about to be
replaced.
A. Residencia C. Bandalla
B. Royal audencia D. Visita
26. Served as an advisory body to the Governor General and had the power to check and a report on his
abuses. This body also audited the expenditures of the colonial government and sent a yearly report to
Spain. The Archbishop and other government officials could also report the abuses of the colonial
government to be Spanish king.
A. A. Residencia C. Bandalla
B. Royal audencia D. Visita
27. The Council of the Indies in Spain sent a government official to observe conditions in the colony and
repor his findings directly to the King.
A. A. Residencia C. Bandalla
B. Royal audencia D. Visita
28. Led by the alcalde mayor, governed the provinces that had been fully subjugated. The alcalde mayors
represented the Spanish king and the governor general in their respective provinces. They managed
the day-to-day operations of the provincial government, implemented laws and supervised the
collection of taxes. Through they were paid a small salary; they enjoyed privileges such as the indulto
de comercio, or the right to participate in the galleon trade.
A. Corregimiento C. Governardorcillo
B. Alcadia D. Teniente Mayor
29. The following are the officials of the Municipal government during the Spanish period except one:
A. Gobernadordcillos
B. Teniente Mayor C. Teniente de Sementeras
C. Teniente de Policia D. Teniente de Granados
30. Spain owed the colonization of the Philippines to Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, who valiantly and loyally
served the Spanish crown. These territorial overseers who had the duty to: 1) protect the people; (2)
maintain peace and order; (3) promote education and health programs; and (4) help the missionaries
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 A. Gobernadordcillos C. Teniente Mayor
B. Encomenderos D. Teniente de Policia
31. The Spaniards closed the ports of Manila to all countries except Mexico. Thus, the "Galleon Trade" was
born. The Galleon Trade was a government monopoly. Only two galleons were used: One sailed
from Mexico to Manila with some 500,000 pesos worth of goods, spending 120 days at sea; the other
sailed from Manila to Mexico with some 250,000 pesos worth of goods spending 90 days at sea. What
is the other name of the Galleon trade.
A. Manila-Mexico Trade C. Manila-Acapulco Trade
B. Mexico-Manila Trade D. Acapulco-Manila Trade
32. He implemented a “general economic plan” aimed at making the Philippines self sufficient. He
established the “Economic Society of Friends of the Country”, which gave incentives to farmers for
planting cotton, spices, and sugarcane; encouraged miners to extract gold, silver, tin, and copper; and
rewarded investors for scientific discoveries they made.
A. Santiago De Vera C. Pedro Rojas
B. Gomez Perez Dasmarinas D. Jose Basco
33. In 1781, a tobacco monopoly was implemented in the Cagayan Valley, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La
Union, Isabela, Abra, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga and Marinduque. Each of these provinces planted nothing
but tobacco and sold their harvest only to the government at a pre-designated price, leaving little for
the farmers. No other province was allowed to plant tobacco. The government exported the tobacco to
other countries and also part of it to the cigarette factories in Manila. Which among the given
provinces is not included in the monopoly?
A. Abra C. Marinduque
B. Pampanga D. Nueva Ecija
34. The Suez Canal, which connected the Red Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, was inaugurated in 1869.
By passing through the Canal, vessels journeying between Barcelona and Manila no longer had to pass
by the Cape of Good Hope, at the southern tip of Africa. Thus, they were able to shorten their
travelling time from three months to 32 days. Who built the Suez Canal
A. Ferdinand de Lesseps C. Christopher Colles
B. Alexander von Humboldt D. Anthony Burton
35. On November 21, 1849 Governor General Narciso Clavería ordered a systematic distribution of family
names for the natives to use. What was produced in order for Filipinos to be able to get approved
surnames assigned to families in all towns?
A. Catalogo de Apellidos un Alfabetico C. Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos
B. Instituto de Servicio Civil D. Certifico de Hijos y Hijas
36. What started the secularization controversy?
A. A royal decree was issued on November 9, 1774, which provided for the secularization of all
parishes or the transfer of parochial administration from the regular friars to the secular priests.
B. When the bishops insisted on visiting the parishes that were being run by regular
priests. It was their duty, they argued, to check on the administration of these parishes.
C. In 1774, Archbishop Basilio Santa Justa decided to uphold the diocese’s authority over the parishes
and accepted the resignations of the regular priests. He assigned secular priests to take their place.
D. When the three Filipino priests, Fathers Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos and Jacinto Zamora were
executed.
37. The death of Gomburza awakened strong feelings of anger and resentment among the Filipinos. They
questioned Spanish authorities and demanded reforms. The martyrdom of the three priests apparently
helped to inspire what the organization?
A. The Katipunan Movement C. The Propaganda Movement
B. The Ilustrados Movement D. The La Liga Movement
38. Among the following are the Three (3) groups of propagandists in the Philippines except one:
A. Half-born Spanish Filipinos who were given the chance to study abroad.
B. Filipinos who had been exiled to the Marianas Islands they preceded to Madrid and
Barcelona because they could no longer return to the Philippines.
C. Illustrados in the Philippines who had been sent to Europe for their education.
D. Filipinos who had fled their country to avoid punishment for a crime, or simply because they could
not stand Spanish atrocities any longer.
39. Filipino propagandists who wrote such pieces as "Fray Botod," "Esperanza," and "La Hija del Fraile,"
which all criticized the abuses of Spanish friars in the Philippines.
A. Jose Rizal C. Graciano Lopez Jaena
B. Marcelo H. Del Pilar D. Mariano Ponce
40. An excellent writer and speaker who put up the newspaper Diariong Tagalog in 1882. Some of his
most popular writings included "Caiingat Cayo", "Dasalan at Tocsohan," and "Ang Sampung Kautusan
ng mga Prayle".
A. Jose Rizal C. Graciano Lopez Jaena
B. Marcelo H. Del Pilar D. Mariano Ponce
41. The establishment of a civic organization called “La Liga Filipina” on July 3, 1892 came before the
Katipunan, who was the first and last president of the organization?
A. Agustin dela Rosa C. Jose Rizal
B. Deodato Arellano D. Ambrosio Salvador
42. The “Kataastaasang Sanggunian” (supreme council) was the highest governing body of the Katipunan.
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 Council) and each town had a “Sangguniang Balangay” (Popular Council). Who was the first elected
Supremo of the Katipunan?
A. Deodato Arellano C. Teodoro Plata
B. Ladislao Diwa D. Andres Bonifacio
43. A worker in the printing press of Diario de Manila told his sister about the existence of the
Katipunan. Who was this worker?
A. Daniel Tirona C. Valentin Diaz
B. Mariano Gil D. Teodoro Patino
44. After the revelation of the Katipunan, Andres Bonifacio called for a general meeting at the house of
Juan Ramos in Pugadlawin. Bonifacio asked his men whether they were willing to fight to the bitter
end. Who among Bonifacio’s men shouted censure?
A. Deodato Arellano C. Ladislao Diwa
B. Valentin Diaz D. Teodoro Plata
45. Who was the recognized leader of the Cavite Magdalo faction of Katipunan?
A. Andres Bonifacio C. Baldomero Aguinaldo
B. Mariano Alvarez D. Emilio Aguinaldo
46. Elected as the Vice President of the Philippine Revolutionary Government held at Tejeros, Cavite.
A. Artemio Ricarte C. Mariano Trias
B. Emiliano Riego De Dios D.Andres Bonifacio
47. Which among the first 8 provinces that revolted against Spain was the first to be liberated by the
Filipinos?
A. Manila B. Bulacan C. Cavite D. Pampanga
48. The revolutionary government of Pres. Aguinaldo was established at Biak na Bato. This Governor-
General opens negotiations with Aguinaldo until they reach an agreement.
A. Gov. Gen. de Rivera C. Gov. Gen. Polavieja
B. Gov. Gen. Blanco D. Gov. Gen. Despujol
49. What was the agreed upon in the truce of Biak na Bato?
A. Spaniards will admit defeat against the Filipinos and leave the Philippines
B. Peace will reign and all the reforms will be implemented through the new government
C. There will be shared leadership between Spain and Philippines
D. The leadership of Aguinaldo will leave the country in exchange for peace and money
50. What started the American-Spanish War?
A. The bombing of Pearl harbour
B. The attack of Spanish soldiers on American soldiers
C. The sinking of the battleship Maine
D. The killing of Americans in the Cuban revolution
51. This famous encounter between the Spanish and American Navy which made Commodore Dewey
famous in all parts of America.
A. Battle of Maine C. Battle of Leyte
B. Battle of Manila Bay D. Battle of Havana
52. What have transpired after the forming of the Provisional Government of America due to the
destruction of the Spanish fleet?
A. Declaration of independence by Aguinaldo C. Election of Philippine Assembly
B. Treaty of Paris D. Aguinaldo was captured
53. As payment for the public improvements made by Spain in the Philippines, USA agreed to pay Spain.
A. 20 million dollars C. 20 million Mexican dollars
B. 20 million dollars gold D. 20 million Pesos
54. What was the plan of America on the Philippines after the Treaty of Paris?
A. To give the Philippines its independence
B. To make Filipinos pay for their independence
C. To make the Philippines one of its province
D. To ask the Filipinos to leave the country
55. After barring the Filipino troops from sharing occupation of Manila, what did Aguinaldo do?
A. Aguinaldo transferred the government to Malolos
B. Aguinaldo and his troops fired upon the American and started a new war
C. Aguinaldo agreed that the Americans are stronger and went home
D. Aguinaldo resisted and was killed
56. What started the Filipino-American insurrection?
A. When Filipinos attacked American conquered Manila
B. When an Englishman shot a Filipino soldier at Sociego and Silencio Streets at Sta. Mesa
C. When the Filipino soldiers tried to cross the Bridge at Sta. Mesa going to Manila
D. When McKinley ordered the attack of the Philippines
57. Who offered to buy the Philippines for US $20 million and give it to the Filipinos so that they could be
free; he believed the U.S. should exercise global economic power but avoid annexing colonies?
A. McKinley C. Mark Twain
B. Grover Cleveland D. Andrew Carnegie
58. Who is the founder of the Philippine National Red Cross which was established on February 17, 1899?
A. Gregoria de Jesus C. Hilaria Del Rosario
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59. After Gen. Luna accused him and his son traitor and coward respectively, this Foreign Affairs Secretary
and speechwriter of Pres. Aguinaldo allegedly lead the assassination of Gen. Antonio Luna.
A. Capt. Pedro Janolino C. Col. Francisco Roman
B. Felipe Buencamino D. Maj. Manuel Bernal
60. Who was accompanying Gen. Luna in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija and was also killed in the
assassination?
A. Col. Franciso Roman C. Maj. Simeon Villa
B. Capt. Eduardo Rusca D. Capt. Jose Bernal
61. He was imprisoned in Fort Santiago from Dec. 11, 1899 to Sept. 23, 1900. He continued agitating for
Philippine independence after his release. He rejected offers to serve in the colonial government. He
resided in a small nipa hut house in Nagtahan, Manila.
A. Gen. Artemio Ricarte C. Gen. Manuel Tinio
B. Manuel L. Quezon D. Apolinario Mabini
62. The American General who led the operation which captured Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo.
A. Gen. Frederick Funston C. Gen. Arthur Mac Arthur
B. Gen. Wesley Merit D. Gen. Henry Lawton
63. Where was Apolinario Mabini together with other compatriots exiled for continuously supporting and
agitating Filipinos to fight the American?
A. Puerto Rico B. Cuba C. Guam D. Marianas
64. Aguinaldo’s messenger who pinpointed the whereabouts of Gen. Aguinaldo’s troop.
A. Francisco Villajuan C. Nazario Alhambra
B. Cecilio Segismundo D. Lazaro Segovia
65. Under Gen. Order No. 40, He established the local govt’s in the pacified municipalities. Every town
elected a municipal president, barrio chief.
A. Gen. Frederick Funston C. Gen. Wesley Merit
B. Gen. Elwel Otis D. Gen. Arthur Mac Arthur
66. On January 31, 1900, this American body recommended a form of government for the Philippines with
an elected lower house and an upper house half elected and half appointed.
A. The Philippine Assembly C. The First Philippine Commission
B. The Truman Commission D. The American Commission
67. Who headed the Second Philippine Commission?
A. Henry C. Ide C. Bernard Moses
B. Dean C. Worcester D. William H. Taft
68. The first political party under the American occupation, by Dr. Trinidad H. Pardo de Tavera. Its aims
are immediate peace and annexation of the Philippines by the United States.
A. Liberal Party C. Federal Party
B. Nacionalista Party D. Independence Party
69. The first Civil Governor of the Philippines. July 4 of this year is designated as the formal changeover
from military to civil government in the Philippines.
A. Theodore Roosebelt C. Bernard Moses
B. William Taft D. Dean Worcester
70. July 1, 1902, The Congress of the United States enacts the Philippine Bill of 1902. What does this
legislative measure entail?
A. It provides for the establishment of the Philippine Senate
B. It provides for the establishment of the Philippine Congress
C. It provides for the establishment of the Philippine Judiciary
D. It provides for the establishment of the Philippine Assembly
71. In 1906, He lifted the ban against the establishment of political parties that advocates Philippine
Independence.
A. Henry C. Ide C. Bernard Moses
B. Dean C. Worcester D. William H. Taft
72. The fusion of Partido Independista Immediata and Union Nacionalista gave birth to this poitical party
which advocated immediate independence through legal means.
A. Liberal Party C. Federal Party
B. Nacionalista Party D. Independence Party
73. On October 16, 1907 the inauguration of the First Philippine Assembly. Who was the first Filipino to be
elected Speaker of the House, the highest elected position.
A. Manuel Quezon C. Sergio Osmeña
B. Pedro Paterno D. Pedro Paterno
74. What position did Benito Legarda and Manuel Quezon took on May 15, 1909?
A. Philippine resident commissioners to the U.S. Congress.
B. Philippine resident commissioners to the Philippine Congress
C. Philippine resident commissioners to the Philippine Senate
D. Philippine resident commissioners to the U.S. Senate
75. The remains of Dr. Jose Rizal are reburied within the cornerstone of a monument erected on the
Luneta.
A. December 30, 1910 C. December 30, 1912
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76. Frank W. Carpenters, governor of Mindanao, negotiates a formal agreement with the Sultan of Jolo,
whereby the latter gives up his political rights as ruler and retains only his position as spiritual head of
the Muslims. In return, the Sultan is granted an annual pension of P12,000 and some lands in Jolo.
A. Abu Bakar C. Eid Kabalu
B. Jamalul Kiram II D. Karim Adullah Fajad
77. A members of the defunct Katipunan proposed to Speaker Sergio Osmena the erection of a monument
of Andres Bonifacio.
A. Gen. Miguel Malvar C. Gen. Guillermo Masangkay
B. Gen. Macario Sakay D. Gen. Artemio Ricarte
78. The second organic Law which will provide for a Philippine Bicameral legislature was approved by U.S.
Congress on August 29, 1916.
A. Parity Rights C. Flag Law
B. Sedition Law D. Jones Law
79. October 3, 1916, General elections are held to choose the country’s representatives to the newly
established bicameral Philippine Legislature, composed of the Senate and the House of
Representatives. Who was elected First President of the Senate?
A. Sergio Osmeña C. Manuel Quezon
B. Manuel Roxas D. Elpidio Quirino
80. Passage of the Philippine Independence Bill by the House of Representative of the United States,
providing for the grant of Philippine Independence after a transition period of eight years.
A. Payne-Aldrich Act C. Hare-Hawes Cutting Act
B. Jones Act D. Tydings-Mc Duffie Act
81. March 24, 1934, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Public Act No. 127 giving independence
to the Philippines after a transition period of ten years.
A. Payne-Aldrich Act C. Hare-Hawes Cutting Act
B. Jones Act D. Tydings-Mc Duffie Act
82. July 30, 1934, The Constitutional Convention is assembled to frame the Constitution of the Philippines.
Who elected president of the convention?
A. Jose Abad Santos C. Jose P. Laurel
B. Claro M. Recto D. Manuel Roxas
83. September 18, 1934, the election of Manuel L. Quezon and Sergio Osmena as President and Vice
President, respectively, of the Commonwealth 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
84. During the Philippine-American War he was an ayuda-de-campo (aide-de-camp) to Emilio Aguinaldo.
A. Gregorio del Pilar C. Manuel Quezon
B. Sergio Osmeña D. Apolinario Mabini
85. During Pres. Quezon’s 1st term, this law was passed to alleviate the plight of Filipino workers.
A. Public Defenders Act C. Residence Certificate Law
B. Tenancy law for the Filipino farmers D. Minimum Wage Law
86. What particular issue on Filipino women did Pres. Quezon advocated and finally resolved?
A. Women in the labor force C. Sexual Harassment
B. Women’s Suffrage D. National Language
87. Funds retained from law were devoted to the maintenance of the public schools all over the nation and
the opening of many more to meet the needs of the young people.
A. Rice Share Tenancy Act C. Residence Certificate Law
B. Agricultural and Industrial Bank D. National Rice and Corn Company
88. He was not recognized as a legitimate Philippine Presidents until the Administration of President
Diosdado Macapagal.
A. Emilio Aguinaldo C. Sergio Osmeña
B. Elpidio Quirino D. Jose P. Laurel
89. What was Jose P. Laurel’s last governmental position?
A. Chief Justice of the Philippines C. Senator of the Philippines
B. President of the Philippines D. Congressman of the Philippines
90. The first accidental President of the Philippines and the first Visayan President.
A. Manuel Roxas C. Sergio Osmeña
B. Gloria Arroyo D. Elpidio Quirino
91. He was the last President of the Commonwealth Government and First President of the Third Republic
of the Philippines.
A. Manuel Roxas C. Sergio Osmeña
B. Elpidio Quirino D. Ramon Magsaysay
92. Pre. Roxas was the first to top this professional examination in 1913 with a grade of 92%.
A. Licensure Examination for Teachers C. Licensure Examination for Physicians
B. Integrated Bar Philippines Examination D. Nursing Board Examination
93. Pres. Roxas was the first standard bearer of this political party to actually win the presidential race
against Pres. Osmena.
A. Federal Party C. Liberal Party
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94. What did Pres. Roxas signed into law which inaugurated Third Philippine Republic and strengthens the
ties between U.S. and Philippines?
A. Treaty of General Relations C. Philippine Trade Act
B. Philippine Rehabilitation Act D. Philippine Rehabilitation Finance Corporation
95. Pres. Roxas’ monumental achievement during his presidency.
A. Creation of the House of Representatives
B. Creation of the Supreme Court of the Philippines
C. Creation of the Trade Department
D. Creation of the Central Bank of the Philippines
96. On April 17, 1948, two days after Roxas' death, his Vice President took the oath of office as President
of the Philippines, per line of succession.
A. Ramon Magsaysay C. Carlos Garcia
B. Elpidio Quirino D. Diosdado Macapagal
97. Pres. Quirino was the first President of the Philippines to face this test of leadership.
A. World War II C. Impeachment Trial
B. Battling the HUKBALAHAP D. Assassination Plot
98. Pres. Quirino was Representative of this province before he was elected Senator of the Philippines.
A. Isabela C. Ilocos Sur
B. Abra D. Ilocos Norte
99. Pres. Quirino loss his second bid for presidency by the Nacionalista candidate.
A. Ramon Magsaysay C. Carlos Garcia
B. Carlos Romulo D. Diosdado Macapagal
100. What tactic boosted Ramon Magsaysay’s campaign during his presidential race against incumbent
Pres. Quirino?
A. Impeachment Trial of Quirino
B. The Government loss to the HUKS
C. Campaign jingles
D. Transfer of the country’s capital from Manila to Quezon City
101. Pres. Magsaysay was loved by the Filipinos because of his unorthodox way of management. He was
then dubbed:
A. The Nationalistic President C. The Greatest Malay
B. The Man of the Masses D. The Father Philippine Democracy
102. During Pres. Magsaysay, what was the overall rank of the Philippine economy in the whole of Asia?
A. First C. Third
B. Second D. Fourth
103. When Pres. Magsaysay’s plane crash on March 17, 1957 at Mt. Manungkal, Cebu, who took over the
chores of being the President of the Philippines
A. Elpidio Quirino C. Carlos Garcia
B. Carlos Romulo D. Diosdado Macapagal
104. What was Pres. Garcia’s flagship project?
A. LASEDECO C. Filipino First
B. NARRA D. Agricultural Land Reform
105. Who defeated Pres. Garcia when he ran for re-election in the 1961 elections?
A. Macapagal C. Quirino
B. Marcos D. Laurel
106. What was Vice Pres. Macapagal’s “name call” when he ran for president of the Philippines in 1961?
A. The Untouchable C. The Man
B. The Poor Boy from Lubao D. The Incorruptible
107. What was Pres. Macapagal’s most significant contribution during his administration?
A. The restoration of democracy
B. The elimination of corruption in the system
C. The changing of the date of Philippine election
D. The implementation of the agricultural land reform code
108. Who defeated Pres. Macapagal’s re-election bid in the 1965 Presidential elections?
A. Ferdinand Marcos C. Corazon Aquino
B. Carlos Garcia D. Eulogio Rodriguez
109. What is Pres. Marcos’ religion?
A. Christian Methodist C. Aglipayan
B. Iglesia ni Cristo D. Catholic
110. Who was allegedly killed by Ferdinand Marcos which consequently put him to jail?
A. The rival politician of his brother C. The rival politician of his uncle
B. The rival politician of his father D. The rival politician of his grandfather
111. Who helped Marcos study for the bar exams by providing a desk lamp in his cell, law books and
reviewers?
A. The congressman of Ilocos Norte C. The governor of Ilocos Norte
B. The mayos of Ilocos Norte D. The barangay captain of Ilocos Norte
112. What was the unofficial grade of Ferdinand Marcos before he was summoned by the Supreme Court
and consequently released the official grade of 92.35%
A. 100% B. 99.35% C. 98.5% D. 96.45%

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113. What organization in Asia was established during the administration of Pres. Marcos?
A. SEATO C. MAPHILINDO
B. ASEAN D. APEC
114. What did Pres. Marcos do to further prolong his reign as president of the Philippines?
A. Run for a second re-election
B. Change the charter of the government
C. Assassinated all his political rivals
D. Paid all his rivals so that they will not run
115. When his plan to prolong his term was blocked by his political opponents, what did Pres. Marcos do?
A. Went to Hawaii and died there C. Change the date of the election
B. Arrested all his political opponents D. Paved the way to martial law
116. Who was Pres. Marcos’ No. 1 staunched critic?
A. Joker Arroyo C. Jovito Salonga
B. Benigno Aquino D. Aquilino Pimentel
117. What happened to Minister Juan Ponce Enrile the night before the proclamation of Martial Law on
September 23, 1972?
A. They had a victory party
B. They attended mass and went home
C. They were ambushed and his driver was killed
D. They deliberated on who will be the first to be arrested
118. What was flagship project was introduced by Pres. Marcos right after Martial Law?
A. Bagong Lipunan - not sure C. Masagana 99
B. Gintong Ani D. Kadiwa
119. Who was the first and the last elected Prime Minister in the Philippines?
A. Jose P. Laurel C. Jaime Laya
B. Cesar Virata D. Isidro Carino
120. What was the name used in his passport by Sen. Benigno Aquino Jr when he tried to come back to
the Philippine after 3 years of self-exile?
A. Andres Rizal C. Marcial Bonifacio
B. Ongineb Oniuqa D. Delfin Lazaro
121. What did Pres. Marcos do when he was challenge by international media whether he still have the
mandate of the people or not?
A. He arrested all the media men who against him
B. He called for a snap election
C. He challenge Corazon Aquino for a one-on-one
D. He did not mind the media
122. Knowing that there is already widespread protest against the Marcos regime, what did Minister Juan
Ponce Enrile and Vice Chief of Staff do?
A. The headed a mutiny at Camp Crame and Camp Aguinaldo
B. The headed an attack at the Malacanang Palace
C. They called on the people to protest on the streets of EDSA
D. They stayed loyal to Pres. Marcos
123. Who was heard over the Catholic radio station calling the help and assistance of the people and
asking them to proceed to EDSA in front of Camp Crame and Camp Aguinalldo?
A. Butch Aquino C. Cardinal Sin
B. Corazon Aquino D. Kris Aquino

On Radio Veritas, Manila Archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin called on people to show their support
for Enrile and Ramos. Butz Aquino – brother of Ninoy Aquino – heard of the defection and called
for people to meet him at Cubao so that they could march to protect Camp Crame and Camp
Aguinaldo where Enrile and Ramos were bunkered down. While the original response was lackluster,
after Cardinal Sin appealed to people to go to the Camps, more people flocked to the streets. By
midnight on February 23, 10,000 people were at Cubao and they started their March to EDSA. By the
time they reached Camp Aguinaldo, the number had grown to 20,000.

124. What type of government was establish by Corazon Aquino after she was sworn in to office as
President of the Philippines on February 25, 1986?
A. Presidential C. Revolutionary
B. Parliamentary D. Care-Taker Government
125. What is the most significant contribution of Pres. C. Aquino during presidency?
A. Restoration of democracy C. Release of political prisoners
B. The changing of the Constitution D. Provision for freedom of the press
126. Who is the leader of the Reform the Arm forces Movement – Soldiers of the Filipino People who led
six coups against the administration of Pre. Corazon Aquino?
A. Antonio Trillanes C. Eduardo Kapunan
B. Gregorio Honasan D. Victor Batac
127. Who was the successor of Pres. Corazon Aquino?
A. Fidel Ramos C. Salvador Laurel
B. Joseph Estrada D. Gloria Arroyo
128. What was the flagship project of Pres. Ramos after winning the 1992 Preseidential Elections?

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B. Strong Republic D. Philippines 2000
129. Who was considered the Centennial President?
A. Fidel Ramos C. Joseph Estrada
B. Gloria Arroyo D. Corazon Aquino
130. House Speaker who led the impeachment of Pres. Estrada.
A. Proper Nograles C. Feliciano Belmonte
B. Jose de Venecia D. Manuel Villar

131. Successor of Pres. Estrada after the successful EDSA 2.

A. Gloria Diaz C. Gloria Arrovo
B. Gloria Arroyo D. Gloria Macapagal
132. Led the mutiny at the Oakwood Hotel against the leadership of Pres. Arroyo.
A. Ariel Querubin C. Antonino Trillanes
B. Antonio Trillanes D. Anton Guevarra
133. Fought Pres. Arroyo when she ran for a full term in the 2004 Presidential elections. He died of brain
aneurysm later the same year.
A. Jose de Venecia C. Fernando Poe Jr.
B. Eddie Villanueva D. Eddie Gil
134. In the midst of an ongoing political crisis on 2006, what did Pres. Arroyo did to arrest the brewing
chaos?
A. Declared a State of National Emergency C. Declared a Public Holiday
B. Declared Martial Law D. Declared Peace talks
135. Leader of the Marine standoff against Pres. Arroyo.
A. Gen. Allaga C. Gen. Reyes
B. Col. M. Querubin D. Lt SG. Trillanes
136. After ten years of presidency, Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo became the second politician to pursue
a lower office after their presidency. Who was the first president to pursue a lower office after
presidency?
A. Pres. Emilio Aguinaldo C. Pres. Jose P. Laurel
B. Pres. Ramon Magsaysay D. Pres. Joseph Estrada
137. The 15th President of the Republic of the Philippines
A. Benigno Aquino Jr. C. Benigno Simeon Cojuanco Aquino III
B. Benigno Simeon Cojuanco Aquino D. Benigno Simeon Cojuqnco Aquino Jr.
138. Who officiated the oath taking of Pres. Aquino on June 30, 2010?
A. Justice Reynato Corona C. Justice Conchita Carpio-Morales
B. Justice Renato Corona D. Justice Charito Carpio-Morales
139. The first Chief Justice to be impeach in the House of Representatives.
A. Reynato Puno C. Reynato Corona
B. Renato Corona D. Renato Puno
140. The Senate President of the Philippines presiding over the impeachment trial.
A. Sen. Aquilino Pimentel C. Sen. Jovito Salonga
B. Sen. Manuel Villar D. Sen. Juan Ponce-Enrile
141. What was charged on Pres. Gloria Arroyo in the Regional Trial Court of Pasay City which prevented
her to leave the country?
A. Election Fraud C. Electioneering
B. Election Sabotage D. Vote buying
142. What is awarded to the Top graduate of the Philippine Military Academy.
A. Presidential Medal C. Presidential Saber
B. Presidential Sword D. Presidential Plaque
143. Who was the first Filipina to win the prestigious Miss Philippines title?
A. Gemma Cruz C. Evangeline De Castro
B. Eva Kalaw D. Gloria Diaz
144. Who was credited to be the inventor of the most famous Philippine food “mami”?
A. Joe Kuan C. Ma Mon Luk
B. Chao Yun Lee D. Ong Pin See
145. Who among the Philippine presidents named a province his first lady?
A. Osmena C. Quezon
B. Aguinaldo D. Magsaysay
146. Who became the first muslim senator?
A. Hajijulwara Jaafar C. Hamalul Kiram III
B. Eid Kabalu D. Hajji Butu
147. What is the longest river in Mindanao?
A. Rio De Janeiro C. Rio De Cagayan
B. Rio Grande de Mindanao D. Rio De Magellan
148. What year was the first celebration of National Philippine Independence on June 12?
A. 1961 B. 1962 C. 1963 D. 1964
149. Who was the first woman senator of the Philippines?
A. Eva Kalaw C. Geronima Pecson
B. Miriam Santiago D. Sofira Reyes de Veyra

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150. Considered as the first comic strip in the Philippines. Cartoonist Tony Velasquez first published the
comic strip in 1929.
A. Funny Comics C. Kenkoy
B. Pugad Baboy D. Liwayway Comics

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