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In ancient Athens, the rotation of power amongst tribes and generals exemplifies which political system?
In ancient Athens, the rotation of power amongst tribes and generals exemplifies which political system?
- Oligarchy (correct)
- Pure democracy
- Dictatorship
- Monarchy
Which form of government does Queen Elizabeth II of England represent?
Which form of government does Queen Elizabeth II of England represent?
- Pure democracy
- Dictatorship
- Monarchy (correct)
- Oligarchy
What was the total amount Japan paid as reparations to the Philippines for damages during WWII?
What was the total amount Japan paid as reparations to the Philippines for damages during WWII?
- $200,000,000.00 for 25 years (correct)
- $300,000,000.00 for 25 years
- $200,500,000.00 for 25 years
- $300,500,000.00 for 25 years
President Magsaysay signed which treaty in San Francisco, ending the state of war between Japan and the Philippines?
President Magsaysay signed which treaty in San Francisco, ending the state of war between Japan and the Philippines?
The Zhou Dynasty legitimized their rule through which philosophical principle?
The Zhou Dynasty legitimized their rule through which philosophical principle?
Which two rivers were most vital to the development of ancient China?
Which two rivers were most vital to the development of ancient China?
The majority of the Great Wall of China was constructed by which group?
The majority of the Great Wall of China was constructed by which group?
During the Qin Dynasty, Qin Shihuangdi based his rule and governance on which ideology?
During the Qin Dynasty, Qin Shihuangdi based his rule and governance on which ideology?
The Sir Francis Drake Channel's location relative to the British Virgin Islands impacts navigation and accessibility. Where is it located?
The Sir Francis Drake Channel's location relative to the British Virgin Islands impacts navigation and accessibility. Where is it located?
Early Chinese merchants significantly influenced Philippine commerce. What term did they use to refer to the country during those early trading days?
Early Chinese merchants significantly influenced Philippine commerce. What term did they use to refer to the country during those early trading days?
Cultural dances reflect the traditions of various Philippine groups. Which dance is a famous bamboo dance of the Maranao people?
Cultural dances reflect the traditions of various Philippine groups. Which dance is a famous bamboo dance of the Maranao people?
Geographical factors can bestow unique regional characteristics. Which region in the Philippines is known as the 'Lahar Region'?
Geographical factors can bestow unique regional characteristics. Which region in the Philippines is known as the 'Lahar Region'?
Lakes are vital resources that support ecosystems. Which of these is the largest lake found in the Philippines?
Lakes are vital resources that support ecosystems. Which of these is the largest lake found in the Philippines?
The Philippines' geographical location influences its maritime environment. Which body of water lies directly south of the Philippines?
The Philippines' geographical location influences its maritime environment. Which body of water lies directly south of the Philippines?
Biodiversity in the Philippines includes unique and diminutive species. Which of the following is considered the world's smallest shell, found in the Philippines?
Biodiversity in the Philippines includes unique and diminutive species. Which of the following is considered the world's smallest shell, found in the Philippines?
Understanding geographical coordinates helps determine global positioning. Which hemisphere includes all locations south of the equator?
Understanding geographical coordinates helps determine global positioning. Which hemisphere includes all locations south of the equator?
Which philosophy emphasizes placing family and community needs above individual desires?
Which philosophy emphasizes placing family and community needs above individual desires?
Which of the following leaders founded the Han Dynasty after the collapse of the Qin Dynasty?
Which of the following leaders founded the Han Dynasty after the collapse of the Qin Dynasty?
Which philosophical tradition is Laozi associated with?
Which philosophical tradition is Laozi associated with?
What term best describes military leaders who controlled their own armies and territories, often challenging central authority?
What term best describes military leaders who controlled their own armies and territories, often challenging central authority?
President Ferdinand Marcos implemented various provincial and town councils in 1975 as part of what initiative?
President Ferdinand Marcos implemented various provincial and town councils in 1975 as part of what initiative?
Filial piety, a cornerstone of Confucian ethics, emphasizes which of the following?
Filial piety, a cornerstone of Confucian ethics, emphasizes which of the following?
Which of the following terms describes a system of government administration characterized by appointed officials managing various governmental departments?
Which of the following terms describes a system of government administration characterized by appointed officials managing various governmental departments?
During the Aquino administration, what did MNLF, a group posing challenges in Mindanao, stand for?
During the Aquino administration, what did MNLF, a group posing challenges in Mindanao, stand for?
Flashcards
Pure Democracy
Pure Democracy
Citizens directly vote on laws and policies.
Monarchy
Monarchy
Political system headed by a monarch (e.g., Queen Elizabeth II).
Japan's WWII Reparations to the Philippines
Japan's WWII Reparations to the Philippines
$200,000,000.00 paid over 25 years.
San Francisco Treaty (1956)
San Francisco Treaty (1956)
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Mandate of Heaven
Mandate of Heaven
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Chang Jiang & Huang He
Chang Jiang & Huang He
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Legalism
Legalism
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Carlos Garcia
Carlos Garcia
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Confucius
Confucius
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Liu Bang
Liu Bang
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Warlords
Warlords
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Bureaucracy
Bureaucracy
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Filial Piety
Filial Piety
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Shang Dynasty
Shang Dynasty
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Mandate
Mandate
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Pictograph
Pictograph
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Sir Francis Drake Channel Location
Sir Francis Drake Channel Location
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Xangley
Xangley
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Singkil
Singkil
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"Lahar Region" of the Philippines
"Lahar Region" of the Philippines
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Laguna de Bay
Laguna de Bay
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Celebes Sea
Celebes Sea
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Equator
Equator
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Democracy Indicator
Democracy Indicator
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Study Notes
- Sir Francis Drake Channel is located between the British Virgin Islands.
- Chinese merchants in the country were called Xangley(s).
- Singkil is a famous Maranao bamboo dance.
- Central Luzon is known as the "Lahar Region".
- Laguna de Bay is the largest lake in the Philippines.
- The Celebes Sea is located south of the Philippines.
- Pisidium is documented as the world's smallest shell, found in the Philippines.
- Places below the equator are in the Southern hemisphere.
- Cagayan Valley is a tobacco region of the country.
- The Philippines is almost as large as Italy.
- The imaginary line that splits the earth in two halves is called the Equator.
- The most useful indicator of the degree of democracy reached by a particular society is whether it has a formal method whereby people can effect changes in government policy.
- The ancient name of Panay is Aninipay.
- Gloria Macapagal Arroyo took her oath as President of the Philippines at the EDSA Shrine.
- Ramon Magsaysay is best known as the "Savior of Democracy".
- An important document signed by President Ramon Magsaysay in Washington DC between the Philippine government and the US on Dec 15, 1954 which provided for the gradual abolition of free trade between the US and the Philippines from January 1, 1956 to July 3, 1974, was the Laurel-Langley Agreement.
- The president of the United States is elected by the electoral college; this is a representative democracy.
- In ancient Athens (Greece), tribes and generals took turns at power; this is an example of Oligarchy.
- England, headed by Queen Elizabeth II, has a Monarchy political system.
- Japan paid $550,000,000.00 for 25 years as reparation for damages done in the Philippines during WWII.
- President Magsaysay signed the San Francisco Treaty in San Francisco, USA on July 16, 1956, ratified by the senate, thereby ending the state of war between Japan and Philippines.
- The Zhou Dynasty claimed the Mandate of Heaven principle gave them the right to rule.
- The two most important rivers in China are the Chang Jiang & Huang He.
- The Great Wall of China was mostly built by laborers.
- In Chinese Society, merchants were ranked below farmers and aristocrats.
- Qin Shihuangdi based his rule on legalism.
- Many Chinese began practicing Buddhism because that allowed them to cope with the fear and stress during war, seek inner peace, and cleanse worldly desires.
- Diosdado Macapagal from Bohol was a poet-politician and a good chess player.
- Hanfeizi believed all humans were evil.
- Confucius taught that people should put their family and community before their own wants.
- Liu Bang was the founder of the Han Dynasty.
- Laozi was the founder of Daoism and "The Old Master".
- Warlords were military leaders with their own armies.
- Ferdinand Marcos proclaimed Sultan Kudarat, a Maguindanao sultan, a national hero of the Philippines.
- Carlos P. Garcia was the first President to take his oath in Pilipino.
- The "New Republic" of 1981 was called the Fourth Republic.
- An Oldest Man in the family is the head of the Chinese family.
- NPA means New People's Army as the military arm of the communist Party of the Philippines.
- Wu Wang lead a rebellion against the Shang Dynasty because they were cruel.
- Bureaucracy is a government of the system of appointed officials that run different parts of the government.
- Taoism promotes a peaceful society.
- A formal order is a Directive.
- Filial Piety requires children to respect their parents and older relatives.
- Sanggunianng Bayan is a new system of provincial and town councils created by President Marcos in 1975.
- Rolando Galman is the alleged assassin of Ninoy Aquino
- Hieroglyph is a character that stands for an object
- MNLF stands for Moro National Liberation Front.
- Ideography is an idea formed from 2 or more pictographs joined together.
- The Southern part of Vindhya Mountain is considered as the most ancient part of the word by historians
- TV Channel 7 was a TV station and media installations that were blocked by the rebel soldiers
- Ruy López de Villalobos named the Philippines the "Archipelago of San Lazarus".
- Mt. Hulog is the actual site in Maragondon, Cavite where the Bonifacio brothers, Andres & Procopio, were executed.
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