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Quiz about Presidents of the Philippines

Presidents of the Philippines Trivia Quiz

Just a short quiz about the presidents of the Philippines. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by ruthy7naotmaa. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
ruthy7naotmaa

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
147,371

Updated
Feb 10 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
4792

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the first President of the Republic? Hint

Ferdinand Marcos

Manuel L. Quezon

Emilio Aguinaldo

Andres Bonifacio

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Question 2 of 10

2. How long did Ferdinand Marcos rule? Hint

22 years

21 years

25 years

32 years

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Question 3 of 10

3. Ferdinand Marcos's wife Imelda Marcos was famous for her collection of shoes.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. President Arroyo's father also served as president of the Philippines.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. When Gloria Macapagal Arroyo became president of the Philippines, how many female presidents had there been before her? Hint

Two

One

None

Three

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Question 6 of 10

6. Where is the Malacanang Palace located? Hint

Davao

Manila

Quezon City

Cavite

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which president of the Philippines had a father who was also a president? Hint

Manuel L.Quezon

Jose P. Laurel

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

Emilio Aguinaldo

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Question 8 of 10

8. Manuel L. Quezon was the first president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. The face of Ferdinand Marcos is on the 1000 Pesos bill.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Fidel V. Ramos led the EDSA Revolution along with Juan Ponce Enrile and Corazon Aquino.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the first President of the Republic?

Answer: Emilio Aguinaldo

Emilio Aguinaldo was the first President of the Republic of the Philippines. He was chosen by the Spaniards over his rival for the position, Andres Bonifacio.

2. How long did Ferdinand Marcos rule?

Answer: 21 years

Ferdinand Marcos ruled from 1965 to 1986 until he was overthrown by the people during the EDSA Revolution.

3. Ferdinand Marcos's wife Imelda Marcos was famous for her collection of shoes.

Answer: True

Imelda Marcos was notorious for her 3,000 pairs of shoes. They were found in the Malacanang Palace after the overthrow of her husband. They also found 200 bullet-proof bras and 50 fur jackets though Manila doesn't really get very cold. She and Ferdinand used the people's money to buy gold and other luxury items they wanted.

4. President Arroyo's father also served as president of the Philippines.

Answer: True

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, became president after the overthrow of Joseph Estrada. Her father was the president before Marcos.

5. When Gloria Macapagal Arroyo became president of the Philippines, how many female presidents had there been before her?

Answer: One

Corazon Aquino was the first woman to become president of the Philippines. Her husband Benigno (Ninoy) Aquino was assassinated on the orders of the ruling president at the time, Ferdinand Marcos. Corazon became president right after the overthrow of Marcos.

She led the EDSA Revolution along with Fidel V. Ramos who later became president. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is the second woman to become president. Her term as president ended in 2010, preceding Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III.

6. Where is the Malacanang Palace located?

Answer: Manila

The Malacanang Palace is the official residence of the presidents of the Philippines.

7. Which president of the Philippines had a father who was also a president?

Answer: Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's father, Diosdado Macapagal, was the 8th president of the Philippines.

8. Manuel L. Quezon was the first president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines.

Answer: True

Emilio Aguinaldo was the first president of the Republic of the Philippines in 1898. Manuel L. Quezon became the first and only president of the Commonwealth in 1935, 34 years after Aguinaldo retired. The Philippines became a Commonwealth while under the Americans.

9. The face of Ferdinand Marcos is on the 1000 Pesos bill.

Answer: False

Marcos's face does not appear on any of the bills and coins in the Philippines.

10. Fidel V. Ramos led the EDSA Revolution along with Juan Ponce Enrile and Corazon Aquino.

Answer: True

Ramos led the EDSA Revolution with Corazon Aquino and Juan Ponce Enrile. They helped the people to overthrow Marcos. The EDSA Revolution was called EDSA Revolution because it took place in Edsa. It was run by People Power.

Source: Author ruthy7naotmaa

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