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Glimpses at Filipino History Trivia Quiz

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

Author
timmymuskra

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
96,154

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
8444

Last 3 plays: Guest 49 (7/10), Guest 58 (8/10), Guest 210 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the first book published in the Philippines? Hint

Doctrina Christiana

Pasiong Mahal

Noli Me Tangere

Barlaam e Josaphat

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who fought the Spanish government because the government did not give a formal funeral ceremony for his brother? Hint

Francisco Dagohoy

Diego Silang

Macario Sacay

Andres Bonifacio

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Question 3 of 10

3. During the Japanese occupation of the Philippines, a Filipino president was appointed by the Japanese. Who was he? Hint

Ramon Magsaysay

Josefino Cotas Sr.

Sergio Osme�a

Jose P. Laurel Sr.

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Question 4 of 10

4. What term was used for those women who were used by Japanese soldiers to gratify their lust? Hint

Japayuki

battered Filipinas

mama san

comfort women

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these was a US president during the 'American Era' in the Philippines? Hint

George Washington

Franklin Roosevelt

George Bush

Abraham Lincoln

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Question 6 of 10

6. On 1901, an institution was established by the Americans for aspiring educators. What is the present name of this institution? Hint

National Teachers' College

University of the Philippines

Philippine Normal University

Siliman University

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Question 7 of 10

7. From which language is the Filipino vernacular largely derived? Hint

Cebuano

Kapampangan

Pangasinense

Tagalog

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Question 8 of 10

8. When did the original Edsa (People's Power) Revolution begin? Hint

February 22, 1986

February 26, 2002

January 19, 2002

January 19, 1986

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Question 9 of 10

9. What place in the Philippines is also known as the "walled city"? Hint

Fort Santiago

Plaza Miranda

Intramuros

Luneta

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Question 10 of 10

10. What act is also known as the "Martial Law" act? Hint

Proclamation 274

Article 6 Section 14 of the 1973 Constitution

Kautusang Tagapagpaganap blg. 25 S. 1974

Proclamation 1081

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May 30 2024 : Guest 49: 7/10
May 26 2024 : Guest 58: 8/10
May 26 2024 : Guest 210: 6/10
May 25 2024 : Guest 120: 7/10
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May 21 2024 : Guest 112: 9/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the first book published in the Philippines?

Answer: Doctrina Christiana

This book was published during the Spanish period and contains prayers and some religious acts and beliefs that all Catholics should follow.

2. Who fought the Spanish government because the government did not give a formal funeral ceremony for his brother?

Answer: Francisco Dagohoy

The ceremony was denied by the frailes (Spanish priest) because the brother of Dagohoy was accused of being an enemy of the Church.

3. During the Japanese occupation of the Philippines, a Filipino president was appointed by the Japanese. Who was he?

Answer: Jose P. Laurel Sr.

It was run by the Japanese and was of course a puppet government.

4. What term was used for those women who were used by Japanese soldiers to gratify their lust?

Answer: comfort women

"Comfort Women" was derived from the word 'comfort room' where Japanese soldiers satisfied their lust.

5. Which of these was a US president during the 'American Era' in the Philippines?

Answer: Franklin Roosevelt

It was Roosevelt who granted the Philippines a "Commonwealth Government".

6. On 1901, an institution was established by the Americans for aspiring educators. What is the present name of this institution?

Answer: Philippine Normal University

This institution was first named "Philippine Normal School" and then "Philippine Normal College". An act signed by former President Aquino granted the school's university status.

7. From which language is the Filipino vernacular largely derived?

Answer: Tagalog

Almost 65% of the total population of the Philippines that use Tagalog in communication.

8. When did the original Edsa (People's Power) Revolution begin?

Answer: February 22, 1986

This massive action by the Filipinos was made through the effort of Fidel V. Ramos and Juan Ponce Enrile (they are both secretaries on Marcos cabinet) and were backed by Cardinal Sin. The Edsa Revolution overthrew President Ferdinand Marcos.

9. What place in the Philippines is also known as the "walled city"?

Answer: Intramuros

It was built by the Spaniards and only whites (and certain others classed as whites), were allowed to live there in Spanish colonial times. It was completely destroyed during the World War II but has been rebuilt and is considered one of the famous tourist attractions in the Philippines.

10. What act is also known as the "Martial Law" act?

Answer: Proclamation 1081

This dictatorial proclamation made in September 1972 sparked off a revolution and chaos. It gave the President the wide ranging powers including the right to nominate his successor.

Source: Author timmymuskra

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