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Welcome to the halls of power in the Pearl of the Orient! This category is your key to unraveling the intricacies of the Philippine government.
6 Philippine Government quizzes and 70 Philippine Government trivia questions.
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  Corazon Aquino of the Philippines   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Corazon Aquino changed the face of the Republic of the Philippines by serving her people as the first female president of that nation. She peacefully led the country from dictatorship to democracy. All multiple choice quiz. Enjoy.
Average, 10 Qns, SP44000, Nov 29 12
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  Presidents of the Philippines    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Just a short quiz about the presidents of the Philippines. Good luck!
Easier, 10 Qns, ruthy7naotmaa, Feb 10 23
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  Dr. Jose Rizal    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you know who Dr. Jose Rizal is? If not, then find out a little about him by taking this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, jeanclaire, Feb 10 23
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  Vice Presidents of the Philippines    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The second leaders of a country, Vice President assisted their respective President to govern a better nation. Here I am, giving you a quiz about Philippine Vice Presidents in the History of Philippine Politics. Good Luck!
Average, 10 Qns, miss_april, Apr 17 20
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  Andres Bonifacio: His Great Life    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Andres Bonifacio, a president who was never to be. He was one of the most, if not the, most recognizable figure after Jose Rizal. Some people think that he might have been the first president if it weren't for Aguinaldo plotting to kill him...
Tough, 20 Qns, GOP_Bush, Feb 25 14
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  Emilio Jacinto: Young General Martyr    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Emilio Jacinto was one of the brightest, passionate but sometimes vehement heroes of the Philippine Revolution against the Spaniards. He is one of the most unspoken heroes of his time.
Tough, 10 Qns, GOP_Bush, Jan 28 09
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trivia question Quick Question
At what age did he join the Katipunan, the revolutionary movement against the Spanish government?

From Quiz "Emilio Jacinto: Young General Martyr"




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Philippine Government Trivia Questions
1. In what year did Corazon Aquino become president of the Republic of the Philippines?

From Quiz Corazon Aquino of the Philippines

Answer: 1986

Aquino was sworn in as the first female president of the Philippines on February 25, 1986 and she served until June 30, 1992.

2. Who was the first President of the Republic?

From Quiz Presidents of the Philippines

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.

3. When was Emilio Jacinto born?

From Quiz Emilio Jacinto: Young General Martyr

Answer: December 15, 1875

He was born in Manila in December 15, 1875. His father died as he was in his early years, so he had to be brought up by his widowed mother who worked as a midwife.

4. When was Andres Bonifacio born?

From Quiz Andres Bonifacio: His Great Life

Answer: November 30, 1863

He was born on November 30, 1863 in Tondo, Manila to a poor family who had to work very hard in order to make ends meet.

5. What is the complete legal name of Dr. Jose Rizal?

From Quiz Dr. Jose Rizal

Answer: José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda

Jose and Protacio are his baptismal names, Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda is his family's quadruple surname.

6. How long did Ferdinand Marcos rule?

From Quiz Presidents of the Philippines

Answer: 21 years

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

7. Andres Bonifacio was born in Tutuban, Tondo. Where did Tutuban get its name from?

From Quiz Andres Bonifacio: His Great Life

Answer: tuba (alcoholic drink)

The name Tutuban means the place where they make tuba, an alcoholic drink made from coconuts. There is no Spanish explorer named Tutuban.

8. What was the date of birth of Dr. Jose Rizal?

From Quiz Dr. Jose Rizal

Answer: June 19, 1861

It was on a moonlit night, between eleven and twelve, that Rizal was born.

9. Corazon Aquino was thrust into politics when her husband, Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino, died in 1983. How did he die?

From Quiz Corazon Aquino of the Philippines

Answer: He was assassinated.

Senator Benigno Aquino openly opposed the government in place in the Philippines in 1972 and when martial law was declared in that year he was soon imprisoned. He remained in prison until 1980 when he was released and allowed to go to the US for medical treatment. In 1983 he returned to the Philippines at the encouragement of a group who opposed the government then in power. He was assassinated on the tarmac at the airport in Manila.

10. In what university did he study Law?

From Quiz Emilio Jacinto: Young General Martyr

Answer: University of Santo Tomas

His uncle let him study at the San Juna Letran College for his undergraduate degree, then he studied in the U of Santo Tomas for the proper law studies.

11. Andres Bonifacio was named after the Patron Saint of Manila. Who is the Saint?

From Quiz Andres Bonifacio: His Great Life

Answer: St. Andrew & Andrew & Saint Andrew & St Andrew

Most Filipino people name their children after some religious figure. He was not an exception. His proud parents wanted him to be a good man, and the name would be a testament to his future.

12. What is the Spanish name for a Filipino native, which the Filipinos resented?

From Quiz Dr. Jose Rizal

Answer: Indio

Spanish mestizos even more disparagingly call Filipinos "Indios Chonggo", or "monkeys".

13. Corazon Aquino, in her trademark yellow dress, led the People Power Revolution to overthrow which leader from power?

From Quiz Corazon Aquino of the Philippines

Answer: Ferdinand Marcos

Ferdinand Marcos of the Nationalist Party was elected as president in 1965 and re-elected in 1969. In the face of unrest, economic trouble, and the growing presence of communists he declared martial law in 1972. He remained in power until Aquino became president in 1986. Fidel Ramos had been Armed Forces Vice Chief of Staff in Marcos' administration and would later become Defense Secretary in Aquino's administration. Laurel was Aquino's running-mate. Roces was a businessman who initiated the Cory Aquino for President movement.

14. At what age did he join the Katipunan, the revolutionary movement against the Spanish government?

From Quiz Emilio Jacinto: Young General Martyr

Answer: 19

His studies needed to be interrupted because working as a revolutionary in the Katipunan would require his full time and attention.

15. How many siblings did he have?

From Quiz Andres Bonifacio: His Great Life

Answer: 5

He had 5 siblings, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Their names were Ciriaco, Procopio, Esperidiona, Troadio, and Maxima.

16. Name Rizal's host at Wilhelmsfeld.

From Quiz Dr. Jose Rizal

Answer: Karl Ulmer

Karl Ulmer helped Dr. Rizal brush up his German language upon knowing that Rizal was having difficulty communicating himself.

17. Corazon Aquino peacefully led the Philippines to become a true democracy. This included a Philippine Constitution that limited the president to a single term of how many years?

From Quiz Corazon Aquino of the Philippines

Answer: 6

Aquino defied the odds and much speculation and was able to remain in power as president of the Philippines from 1986 to 1992. Following her term of service Aquino supported Fidel Ramos as the next president and he was elected.

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

From Quiz Presidents of the Philippines

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.

19. What was the name of the newspaper of the Katipunan?

From Quiz Emilio Jacinto: Young General Martyr

Answer: Kalayaan

He was an editor of that newspaper. He was a very gifted writer and he put his talents to the test with the newspaper.

20. When did his mother die?

From Quiz Andres Bonifacio: His Great Life

Answer: 1881

His mother got tuberculosis and succumbed to the illness in 1881. His father died a year later and he had to work full time and give up his studies to support his siblings.

21. At 16, Rizal experienced his first romance. He fell in love with which girl?

From Quiz Dr. Jose Rizal

Answer: Segunda Katigbak

It was on a Sunday when Rizal, together with his friend Mariano Katigbak visited his maternal grandmother in Trozo, Manila that he came upon the most attractive girl---Segunda Katigbak. Segunda was the sister of his friend, Mariano.

22. In addition to the development of a new constitution and law reform, what other major cause did President Corazon Aquino champion, during her term of service as the president of the Philippines?

From Quiz Corazon Aquino of the Philippines

Answer: agrarian reform

Aquino worked to break up the monopoly in the sugar industry. She passed laws that redistributed lands to tenant farmers from large landowners and corporations. These large landowners were compensated for their land, but it was still a controversial issue on many fronts.

23. Where is the Malacanang Palace located?

From Quiz Presidents of the Philippines

Answer: Manila

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

24. What pen name did he use to write on the newspaper of the Katipunan?

From Quiz Emilio Jacinto: Young General Martyr

Answer: Dimasilaw

To avoid being caught creating the dissident newspaper, much less being an editor of it, he had to use the pen name above.

25. Under what company did he work for as a clerk and later on an agent?

From Quiz Andres Bonifacio: His Great Life

Answer: J.M. Fleming & Company

Ironically, the same company that he worked for was the company that bought his house so that they can demolish it for the Manila Railway Company.

26. Who was the older brother of Dr. Jose Rizal?

From Quiz Dr. Jose Rizal

Answer: Paciano Rizal

His full name was Paciano Rizál Mercado y Alonso Realonda. He was born in 1851 and died in 1930, of tuberculosis.

27. 1992: Fidel Ramos had declared winner as the 12th President of the Philippines. The surprising event, this film actor had won the Vice President position, beating Ramos' running mate Emilio Osmeña and Ramon Magsaysay, Jr.

From Quiz Vice Presidents of the Philippines

Answer: Joseph Estrada & Joseph Ejercito Estrada

Joseph Estrada was one of the actors who made it in the Philippine politics - he won the position because of the masses' full support. After his term as Vice President, he succeeded President Fidel Ramos as the 13th President from 1998 - 2001. Because of a graft and corruption case against him, he was put under house-arrest following the end of a short three-year term as the President of the Philippines.

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

From Quiz Presidents of the Philippines

Answer: Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

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

29. He was very famous for writing a document for the Katipunan. What was the document?

From Quiz Emilio Jacinto: Young General Martyr

Answer: Kartilya

He wrote the Kartilya (alternate spelling Kartillya), which contained the rules and regulations of the Katipunan. It is basically a constitution.

30. "Noli me tangere" is a Latin phrase which Rizal used as the title of one of his two novels. What does it mean?

From Quiz Dr. Jose Rizal

Answer: Touch me not

"Noli Me Tángere" was first published in Germany in 1887.

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