History of Filipino Independence Proclamation

Questions and Answers

When was the Act of Proclamation of Independence of the Filipino people declared?

June 12, 1898

Who read the declaration of independence?

Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista

What year did Emilio Aguinaldo declare Philippine Independence Day?

1896

1946

1898 (correct)

1897

What is the significance of the eight rays of the sun in the Philippine flag?

They represent Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Bataan, Laguna, and Batangas. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following dates with their significance:

December 1897 = Truce declared and Aguinaldo exiled May 19, 1898 = Aguinaldo returned to the Philippines May 28, 1898 = First victory in Alapan, Imus June 12, 1898 = Philippine Independence Day declared Signup and view all the answers

Emilio Aguinaldo was born on March 22, 1869.

True Signup and view all the answers

Emilio Aguinaldo joined Katipunan with the name ______.

Magdalo Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Supremo of Katipunan?

Andres Bonifacio Signup and view all the answers

The declaration of independence was a 10-page document.

False Signup and view all the answers

What major event occurred on May 10, 1897?

Andres Bonifacio died together with his brother Procopio. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Proclamation of Independence of the Filipino People

December 1897: Truce declared with Emilio Aguinaldo agreeing to exile in Hong Kong.
Aguinaldo funded the purchase of rifles and ammunition for P117,000; initial shipment worth P50,000, remaining shipment did not arrive.
May 19, 1898: Aguinaldo returned to the Philippines aboard the U.S. cruiser McCullough.
May 28, 1898: Filipino forces achieved their first victory in Alapan, Imus, Cavite.
May 24, 1898: Establishment of a Dictatorial Government by Aguinaldo.
June 12, 1898: Declaration of Philippine Independence by Emilio Aguinaldo.
June 12, 1946: Official recognition of Philippine Independence Day.
Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista read the independence declaration, signed by 117 individuals, including an American military officer.
National Anthem "Marcha Nacional Filipina," composed by Julian Felipe, performed by Banda de San Francisco de Malabon.
Emilio Aguinaldo born on March 22, 1869, in Kawit, Cavite.
Aguinaldo joined Katipunan, using the alias Magdalo; rival faction in Cavite named Magdiwang.
Andrés Bonifacio served as Supremo of Katipunan.
March 22, 1897: Elections for a revolutionary government held in Barrio Tejeros, San Francisco de Malabon.
May 10, 1897: Death of Andrés Bonifacio and his brother Procopio.
June 10, 1896: Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo appointed Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista as "Special Commissioner" to write the Act of Independence.
Act of Independence is a 16-page document signed by 117 individuals.
Philippines underwent 333 years of colonization by Spaniards and Americans.
The eight rays of the Philippine flag represent the provinces of Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Bataan, Laguna, and Batangas.
The white triangle symbolizes fraternity, representing the Katipunan.
The three stars stand for Luzon, Panay, and Mindanao.

Description

Explore the significant events surrounding the proclamation of independence by the Filipino people in December 1897. This quiz covers the crucial moments leading to Aguinaldo's leadership and the Filipino forces' early victories in 1898. Test your knowledge on this pivotal period in Philippine history.