Readings in the Philippine History

1.1. Demonstrate understanding of the significant periods in Philippine history

1.2. Relate the significant periods of Philippine history with the transformation of society

1. Which of the following is the meaning of history?

A. Study of the events
B. Study of past events presented in chronological order
C. Study of the past events presented in chronological order with explanation
D. All of the above

2. What is historiography?
A. The practice of historical writing
B. The process of identifying the authenticity of a source
C. To describe the reliability of a source
D. To examine the accuracy of a source

3. A book written and published by Antonio de Morga considered one of the most important works on
the early history of the Spanish colonization of the Philippines published in 1609.
A. Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas C. The Barangay
B. Relacion de las Islas Filipinas D. First Voyage Around the World

4. Who pioneered nationalist historiography in the country by highlighting the role of the Filipino
reformists and revolutionaries from 1872, the year that saw the execution of the GomBurZa
priests?
A. Renato Constantino C. Zeus Salazar
B. Teodoro Agoncillo D. Reynaldo Ileto

5. Who conceptualized “Pantayong Pananaw” as an approach to understanding the past from our own
cultural frame and language.?
A. Renato Constantino C. Zeus Salazar
B. Teodoro Agoncillo D. Reynaldo Ileto

6. He mainstreamed the role and relevance of Filipino Muslims in the country’s national history.
A. Teodoro Agoncillo C. Reynaldo Ileto
B. Zeus Salazar D. Samuel Tan

7. Which of the following artifacts found in Laguna and the oldest calendar-dated document in the
Philippines?
A. Manunggul Jar C. LCI
B. Balangay Boat D. A & B

8. What is the original word written by Pigafetta which refers to the island where the historic mass
was first celebrated dated March 31, 1521?
A. Limas-awa C. Masa-liwa
B. Mazaua D. Mazaui

9. What powers were common to the datu of the pre-Spanish period and the Governor-General of the
Spanish Colonial Era?
A. Executive, Judicial, Military C. Executive, Legislative, Judicial
 B. Executive, Legislative, Military D. Executive, Legislative

10. It refers to the priestess of the Tagalogs during the pre-colonial period.
A. Catalonans C. Babaylan
B. Umalohokan D. Ayuey

11. The newspaper of the Katipunan

A. La Solidaridad C. Doctrina Cristiana
B. Kalayaan D. Spoliarium

12. The president who changed the Independence Day from July 4 to June 12.
A. Ferdinand Marcos C. Manuel Roxas
B. Carlos Garcia D. Diosdado Macapagal

13. What is the first nationalistic song played on June 12, 1898?
A. Marcha Naccional Filipina C. Lupang Hinirang
B. Mabuhay, Filipinas D. Marcha Filipina

14. Which island was the scene of first landing of US troops when they recaptured the Philippines from
Japanese?
A. Cebu B. Samar C. Leyte D. Bohol

15. Where was the first Filipino Republic inaugurated?

A. Kawit B. Biak-na-Bato C. Malolos D. Tejeros

16. Which basic principle as introduced by Spain to the Philippines?

A. Union of Church and State C. Separation of Church and State
B. Separation of Power D. Slavery

17. Who was claimed to be the most loved Governor-General of the Philippines who was known for his
liberalism?
A. Jose Basco Y Vargas C. Carlos Maria Dela Torre
B. Rafael Izquerdo D. Narciso Claveria

18. The Spanish expedition responsible for naming the archipelago “Filipinas”.
A. Magellan’s Expedition C. Legaspi’s Expedition
B. Loarca’s Expedition D. Villalobos Expedition

19. Who are the educated Filipinos who led the Reform Movements?
A. Peninsulares B. Indios C. Illustrados D. Mestizo

20. The first blood compact in the Philippines was between

A. Magellan and Humabon C. Sikatuna and Legazpi
B. Magellan and Kulambu D. Sulayman and Legazpi

21. The Boy General and Hero of Tirad Pass

A. Antonio Luna C. Emilio Aguinaldo
B. Gregorio Del Pilar D. Graciano Lopez Jaena
22. Reduccion forms ____________
A. Ayuntamiento B. Cabecceras C. Pueblo D. Falla

23. A product tax during Spanish Era is called _____________.

A. Bandala B. Tributo C. Obras Pias D. Falla

24. What movement was founded to ask reforms from the Spanish government in the Philippines?
A. Association Hispano Filipino C. Katipunan
B. La Liga Filipina D. Propaganda

25. Who founded the HUKBALAHAP to fight against the Japanese and was composed of farmers?
A. Salvador Lopez C. Carlos P. Romulo
B. Jose Sison D. Luis Taruc

26. What policy was launched by President Garcia giving first policy to Filipino businessmen?
A. Austerity B. Filipino First C. Close Door D. Open Door

27. Who declared Manila as an Open City to prevent it from Japanese bombardment?
A. Edward King B. Wesley Meritt C. Douglas MacArthur D. Jonathan Wainwright

28. What was the secret police organization established by the Japanese to carry out its administration
of the Philippines?
A. Bushido B. Hakiri C. Kempeitai D. Ikebana

29. What educational system was introduced by the Americans in the Philippines?
A. Private Education C. Public Education
B. Religious Education D. Vocational Education

30. What new name was proposed for the island during the Marcos regime to eliminate the colonial
connotation of the country’s present name?
A. Maharlika B. Rizaline Republic C. Maynilad D. Pearl of the Orient

31. Which of the following opened shorter route for commerce between the Philippines and Spain and
other parts of Europe?
A. Opening of the Panama Canal
B. Opening of the Suez Canal
C. Opening of the Strait Gibraltar
D. Opening of the Strait of Malacca

32. The first man to circumnavigate the world was ______________.

A. Magellan B. Elcano C. Valderrama D. Pigaffeta

33. What government was established to prepare the Filipinos for independence after a transition
period of 10 years?
A. Administrative B. Civil C. Commonwealth D. Military
34. What is the religious and political head of a Muslim state?
A. Sultan B. Caliph C. Datu D. Khanate

35. The Secularization Movement is also known in Philippine History as ___________________.

A. Propaganda Movement C. Reform Movement
B. Filipinization of the Parishes D. Civil Service Program

36. From which do archeologist reconstruct pre-history?

A. Excavated tools C. Ethnic Customs
B. Written records D. Tribal Folklore

37. President Ramos’ medium term Philippines Development Plan is ____________________.

A. Angat Pinoy 2000 C. Sona 2000
B. Philippines 2000 D. Sustainable Development 2000

38. Among the 17 regional sub-divisions of the Philippines, which is unique in having its own governor
and legislative assembly?
A. CAR B. NCR C. SOCSSKSARGEN D. BARMM

39. Which of the following is NOT an example of Philippine artifact?

A. LCI B. Manunggul Jar C. Bul-ul D. Tabon Man

40. What were the two known written codes during the pre-Spanish era in the Philippines?
A. Maragtas and Kalantiyaw Codes C. Panay and Subanon Codes
B. Sumakwil and Sulayman Codes D. Hamurrabi and Nammu Codes

41. Who was the first sea-fearers to arrive in the Philippines?

A. Aetas B. Negritos C. Indones D. Malays

42. Which religious missionaries last arrived in the Philippines?

A. Jesuits B. Dominicans C. Benedicts D. Agustinians

43. What is the important event happened on December 10, 1898?

A. Treaty of Paris C. Treaty of Tordesillas
B. Treaty of Zaragoza D. Treaty of Versailles

44. One of the last generals who surrendered to the Spain and established the Katagalugan
Government.
A. Macario Sakay B. Miguel Malvar C. Andres Bonifacio D. Emilio Aguinaldo

45. He had promised sweeping economic changes, and he did make progress in land reform, opening
new settlements outside crowded Luzon Island.
A. Pres. Ramon Magsaysay B. Pres, Elpidio Quirino
B. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos D. Pres. Manuel Roxas
 46. The male Filipinos during Pre-Spanish period wore a collarless short-sleeve jacket as the upper
part of their clothing called _____________.
A. Bahag B. Kangan C. Putong D. Barong

47. Two chambers combine into one, and the term almost always describes a governing body is called
__________.
A. Bicameralism B. Unicameralism C. Tricameralism D. Parliamentarism

48. The longest revolt in the Philippine history

A. Dagohoy Revolt C. Gabriela Silang Revolt
B. Diego Silang Revolt D. Tamblot Revolt

49. Who wrote the Proclamation of Independence in Kawit, Cavite on June 12, 1898?
A. Emilio Aguinaldo C. Apolinario Mabini
B. Antonio Luna D. Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista

50. He was first to be given the title Supremo by the Katipunan

A. Andres Bonifacio C. Deodato Arellano
B. Ramon Basco D. Ladislao Diwa

Art Appreciation

Demonstrate the ability to interpret artistic creations as expressions of the finer things in life
Manifest informed appreciation of various forms of art

51. Which of the following does NOT define art?

A. It is any skill or mastery.
B. It deals with the various branches of creative activity such as painting, music, literature, etc.
C. It is a branch of knowledge that deals with the human culture.
D. It refers to a process or a product of a creative skill.

52. Tempera, oil, watercolor and acrylic are types of _______.

A. Sculpture B. Architecture C. Drawing D. Painting

53. Green, Purple and Orange are examples of what colors?

A. Primary Colors B. Secondary Colors C. Tertiary Colors D. Color Shades

54. Textbook images that are drawn by illustrators to help students learn about concepts serve what
function of art?
A. Educational B. Personal C. Historical D. Spiritual

55. Which of these is NOT a fundamental compositional element of dance?

A. Time B. Space C. Force D. Texture
56. It is the simultaneous sounding of a group of tones, the vertical relationship between a melody and
its accompanying chords.
A. Timbre B. Pitch C. Harmony D. Rhythm

57. This dance form emerged in the 15th century in Europe and started the trend of dancing in
couples, nowadays. It is also called ballroom dancing.
A. Folk Dance B. Communal Dance C. Social Dance D. Contemporary Dance

58. The Great Sphinx sculptures are found in in what country?

A. Egypt B. Greece C. Rome D. Mesopotamia

59. A period of cultural and artistic change in Europe from the fourteenth to the seventeenth century.
A. Romantic B. Renaissance C. Baroque D. Enlightenment

60. What painting bears significance to Fernando Amorsolo’s preference for Filipina beauty?
A. Madonna of Slums C. Espanya Y Filipinas
B. The Palay Maiden D. The Fruit Gatherer

61. Which of the following is TRUE about pitch as an element of music?

A. It determines the speed of a beat
B. Beats are organized into recognizable/recurring accent patterns
C. It describes how long a sound or silence lasts.
D. It is the highness and lowness of a tone.

62. What is the simplest and most universal means for creating a visual art?
A. Color B. Line C. Texture D. Intensity

63. Who painted the famous "Spoliarium?"

A. Antonio Luna C. Felix Resurretion
B. Botong Francisco D. Juan Luna

64. Different methods in painting such as fresco, acrylic, tempera is under in what element of
painting?
A. Subject B. Style C. Color D. Media

65. It is the focus in the work of art.

A. Subject B. Line C. Color D. Style

66. A non-representational or non-figurative imagery in painting of the Western art.

A. Realism B. Impressionism C. Expressionism D. Abstract

67. An art movement that centers on the expression of inner emotions.

A. Realism B. Impressionism C. Expressionism D. Abstract
68. What is the earliest medium in painting?
A. Encaustic B. Tempera C. Fresco D. Oil

69. Which of the following best describes mosaic art?

A. Fabrics with colored designs which are woven in a pattern.
B. An indigenous woven fabric made from abaca by the T’boli
C. Small pieces of colored stone or glass glued on the surface
D. The art of creating pictures by recording light into a sensitive medium, such as film.

70. Which of the following does NOT belong to the group?

A. Carving B. Molding C. Casting D. Welding

71. In the Philippine Architecture, in what period was bahay na bato constructed?
A. Pre-Colonial Period C. Spanish Period
B. American Period D. Japanese Period

72. Who among the Filipino sculptors was awarded as National Artist of the Philippines because of his
famous work "UP Oblation"?
A. Guillermo Tolentino C. Napoleon Abueva
B. Lamberto Hechanova D. Mariano Madrinian

73. Taj Mahal is to India; Borobudur is to _____________.

A. China B. Indonesia C. Myanmar D. Cambodia

74. Himeji Castle is to Japan; ________ is to Cambodia.

A. Shwedagon Pagoda C. Angkor Wat
B. The Forbidden City D. Zahir Mosque

75. Japanese flower arrangement with origins in early Buddhist flower offerings.
A. Ikebana B. Bunraku C. Origami D. Ukiyo-e

76. The traditional Indonesian shadow play usually shadow puppets is called?
A. Wayang B. Wayang Golek C. Wayang Kulit D. Dayang

77. Which of the following beliefs/philosophies did not have a great influence on Chinese arts?
A. Confucianism B. Taoism C. Shintoism D. Buddhism

78. The small figurines for sale in malls are identically produced sculptures. What process is used to
create these items?
A. Molding B. Modeling C. Carving D. Casting

79. Juan Luna’s painting, Spoliarium, shows the ill fate of fallen Gladiators after a brutal tournament.
By saying so, what aspect of artwork are we referring to?
A. Form B. Content C. Medium D. Context

80. In dynamics of music, fortissimo (ff), means _______.

A. Very Loud B. Half Loud C. Very Soft D. Half Soft
81. French horns, trumpets, cornets, trombones and tuba are belong to __________ instruments.
A. String B. Brass C. Percussion D. Woodwinds

82. Instruments which are made to sound by striking them with special sticks, or by striking or
shaking parts together.
A. String B. Brass C. Percussion D. Woodwinds

83. The viol family produces sound by means of a __________.

A. Pua B. Bow C. Mallet D. Beater

84. An instrumental group composed of stringed, woodwind, brasswind and percussion instruments?
A. Band B. Symphony C. Ensemble D. Orchestra

85. A song of the people and consists of simple melodic, harmonic, and metric fundamentals.
A. Folk Song B. Ballad C. National Song D. Popular Song

86. A kind of cradle song, sung to make babies go to sleep.

A. Tagulaylay B. Oyayi C. Suliranin D. Hila-Hila

87. Who was regarded as the "Father of Kundiman"?

A. Lucio San Pedro B. Antonio Molina C. Nicanor Abelardo D. Santiago Alvarez

88. Who composed the Philippine National Anthem?

A. Julian Felipe B. Jose Palma C. Emilio Aguinaldo C. Felipe Calderon

89. This is the period of the pabasa, pasyon and flores de mayo in the Philippines.
A. Pre-Colonial Period C. American Period
B. Spanish Period D. Post-Colonial Period

90. From which region is the song Dandansoy?

A. Tagalog B. Visayas C. Ilocos D. Central Luzon

91. The best-selling Philippine music record of all time by Freddie Aguilar is _________.
A. Ipaglalaban Ko C. Magdalena
B. Bulag, Pipi at Bingi D. Anak

92. There are many mediums used in painting. What kind of traditional paint uses egg yolk as its
binder?
A. Fresco B. Water Color C. Encaustic D. Tempera

93. Manunggul Jar is an indigenous art that was found in ___________.

A. Bohol B. Batangas C. Palawan D. Cagayan
 94. A technique of an art production used in the visual arts, where the artwork is made from on
assemblage of different forms, thus creating a new whole.
A. Collage B. Graffiti C. Origami D. Land Art

95. Which of the following fibrous local materials is derived from the surrounding of coconut fruit?
A. Rattan B. Tikiw C. Coir D. Buntal

96. Which of the following steps of art criticism would explain the intent expressed in the artwork?
A. Interpretation B. Description C. Judgment D. Analysis

97. A drama sung with instrumental accompaniment and presented with appropriate scenery,
costumes, and staging.
A. Cantata B. Oratorio C. Opera D. Recital

98. Ziggurat was one of the oldest architectural building found in ____________.
A. Egypt B. Greece C. Mesopotamia D. Rome

99. Who constructed the famous "Hanging Gardens" in the history?

A. King Nebuchadnezzar C. Hamurrabi
B. King Herod D. King Nefertiti

100. What is the earliest system of writing used by the early Egyptians?
A. Calligraphy B. Alibata C. Cuneiform D. Hieroglyphics

Understanding the Self

1.1. Show familiarity with the factors and forces that affect the development of self –
identity
1.2. Demonstrate the commitment to accomplish self – understanding as the means to a
successful teaching career

101. A scientific perspective that studies the human behavior collectively in the context of the
culture or society the person belongs.
A. Anthropology B. Political Science C. Sociology D. Economics

102. It is the study of acquiring knowledge through rational thinking and inquiries that involves
in answering questions regarding the nature and existence of man and the world we live in.
A. Philosophy B. Logic C. Aesthetic D. Psychology

103. It is the characteristics of the self that determines an individual's uniqueness among
others.
A. Self-Knowledge B. Self-Activity C. Self-Identity D. Self-Image

104. To whom philosopher believes that to understand the self is to "know thyself”?
A. Aristotle B. Plato C. Rene Descartes D. John Locke
105. Whose philosopher believes that the self has three, layers: id, ego, and superego?
A. John Locke B. Sigmund Freud C. David Hume D. Rene Descartes

106. It is defined as complex whole which includes knowledge, beliefs, arts, morals, law, customs
and any other capabilities and habits acquired by a human as member of the society”.
A. Language B. Culture C. Tradition D. Folklores

107. What is looking-glass self theory as explained by Charles Horton Cooley?

A. Individuals develop their concept of self by observing how they are perceived by others
B. Development is a product of the ongoing interactions between individuals and their social
environments
C. Children's intelligence undergoes changes as they grow
D. None of the above

108. It refers to the body which we interface with our environment and fellow being.
A. Physical Self B. Sexual Self C. Material Self D. Spiritual Self

109. It is the most intimate version of the self because of the satisfaction experience when one
thinks of one’s ability to argue and discriminate, of one’s moral sensibility and conscience, of our
unconquerable will is purer than all other sentiments of satisfaction.
A. Physical Self B. Sexual Self C. Material Self D. Spiritual Self

110. It is the transmission of traits from parent to offspring.

A. Growth B. Development C. Heredity D. Maturation

111. What is gender?

A. One’s assignment upon birth and is dependent on the physical features the person has.
B. An identity that is learned and embraced by the individual; is both a personal and social
construct.
C. Societal expectations of how men and women should act.
D. All of the above.

112. When a man is attracted to woman, it is the concept of ___________.

A. Homosexual B. Heterosexual C. Asexual D. Bisexual

113. “Clothing is a form of self-expression”. It explains the __________________.

A. Physical Self B. Sexual Self C. Material Self D. Spiritual Self

114. In Johari Window model of self, these the are information about you that you know but
others don’t know
A. Open Self B. Blind Self C. Hidden Self D. Unknown Self

115. In what stage self develops by allowing individuals to take on different roles, pretend and
express expectation of others?
A. Preparatory Stage C. Play Stage
B. Game Stage D. All of the choices
116. In Western philosophy, what doctrine of Buddhism influence development of self?
A. Pillars of Self C. Confucian Classics
B. Four Noble Truths D. Yin-Yang

117. Who established the Taoism philosophy?

A. Confucius B. Mencius C. Buddha D. Lao-Tzu

118. A concept of Hinduism which describes a system in which beneficial effects are derived from
past beneficial actions and harmful effects from past harmful actions, creating a system of actions
and reactions throughout a soul's reincarnated lives, forming a cycle of rebirth.
A. Karma B. Nirvana C. Reincarnation D. Eight-fold Path

119. Where does the Hinduism originate?

A. India B. Indonesia C. China D. Mesopotamia

120. Whose perspective that the self has an immortal soul?

A. Plato C. St. Augustine
B. St. Thomas Aquinas D. Immanuel Kant

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