40 Questions
Who agreed with Pastells' footnote that Mazaua was Limasawa?
James Robertson
Where did Fr. Odoricio Pordeno from Italy hold the 1st Catholic mass?
Bolinao, Pangasinan
Who wrote the book 'Historia de Mindanao'?
Fr. Francisco Combes
What was the name of the church where the 1st Catholic mass was held?
Saint James The Great Church
Who supported the idea that Limasawa was Mazaua?
Fr. Pablo Pastells, Dr. Trinidad H. Pardo de Tavera, Jaime de Veyra, and James Robertson
Who was the mariner who reached Mazaua twice?
Gines de Mafra
What is the name of the expedition that erected a cross on a mountain overlooking 3 islands?
Legzpi expedition
What is the name of the church where the Cry of Balintawak or Pugad Lawin took place?
Saint James The Great Church
What is the name of the constitutional document written by Felipe Calderon y Roca and Felipe Buencamino?
Malolos Constitution
What was introduced in the Philippines during the 1935 Constitution?
Suffrage for 21+ male citizens
What is the term for the right to vote?
Suffrage
What is the name of the government established by the Japanese during their occupation of the Philippines?
Puppet Government
What is the name of the organization established during the Japanese occupation?
Kalibapi
What is the main purpose of the 'Revenue' type of tax?
To raise money for the government
What is the term for a tax on properties?
Property Tax
What is the term for a tax on a privilege or right?
Excise Tax
What is the significance of Limasawa, Southern Leyte?
It is the site of the first Mass in the Philippines
Who is the author of the chronicle about the voyage of Magellan?
Gian Battista Ramusio
What is the name of the valley where Mazaua is located?
Agusan Valley
What was rehabilitated in 1953 in Limasawa?
The monument
What is the name of the shore where some evidence of the first Mass was found?
Masao Shore
What is the name of the barangay declared as the site of the first Mass in the Philippines?
Brgy. Magallanes
What is the name of the priest who held the first Mass in the Philippines?
Father Pedro de Valderrama
On what date was the first Mass held in the Philippines?
March 31, 1521
What was the primary aim of the Presidential Decree No. 27, also known as the Tenant Emancipation Act?
To grant land ownership to agricultural workers
What was the focus of land reform under the Japanese Occupation?
Fixing rental rates for agricultural workers
What was the significance of the Tejeros Convention in 1897?
It was a key event in the Katipunan revolution
What was the main provision of the Agriculture Tenancy Act of 1954?
Ensuring security of tenure of tenants-land owners
What was the outcome of the Land Reform Act of 1955?
The distribution of land over 200 hectares
What was the significance of the Biak na Bato Constitution of 1897?
It was an informal constitution written by Isabelo Artacho and Felix Ferrer
What was the primary goal of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law of 1988?
To promote social justice and owner-cultivatorship of economic-sized farms
What was the significance of the Tenant Act during Roxas' Administration?
It established a 70-30 landlord-tenant relationship
What is the type of tax that is directly involved?
Direct Tax
What is the type of tax that is based on the value of an object?
Ad Valorem Tax
Which type of tax is based on weight and measurement?
Specific Tax
Who bears the burden of an indirect tax?
The customer
What is the main feature of a proportional tax?
Tax rate is the same for everyone
What is the main feature of a progressive tax?
Tax rate increases as income increases
What is the main feature of a regressive tax?
Tax rate decreases as income increases
What is the name of the law that reformed the tax system in 2017?
Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Law
Study Notes
The First Mass in the Philippines
- March 31, 1521, Easter Sunday, Father Pedro de Valderrama celebrated the first Catholic Mass in Limasawa, Southern Leyte
- This event marked the birth of Roman Catholicism in the Philippines
- In 1897, a monument commemorating the first mass was erected, and in 1953, it was rehabilitated
Magellan's Voyage
- Antonio Pigafetta, one of the 18 men who returned to Spain in 1522, wrote about Magellan's voyage
- According to Pigafetta, Mazaua has an abundance of gold, while Limasawa does not have any
- Pigafetta mentioned two hilly areas in Mazaua: Pinamangculan and Dalindingan, where rice, coconut, and fruits are abundant
Site of the First Mass
- R.A. No. 2733 declared Barangay Magallanes in Limasawa, Southern Leyte as the site of the first mass
- Limasawa was supported by Fr. Pablo Pastells, Dr. Trinidad H. Pardo de Tavera, Jaime de Veyra, and James Robertson
Other Locations
- Masao Shore, Butuan, Agusan del Norte is another location associated with the first mass
- Bolinao, Pangasinan is also mentioned as a possible location, but its authenticity is disputed
Later Developments
- The 1897 Cry of Balintawak marked the beginning of the Philippine Revolution
- The Philippine Constitution was established, with the Malolos Constitution of 1899 being the first formal constitution in Asia
- Later, the 1935 Constitution, 1943 Constitution, 1973 Constitution, and 1987 Constitution were established
Land Reform and Taxes
- The Agricultural Land Reform Code of 1963 aimed to distribute land to farmers
- The 1988 Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law promoted social justice and owner-cultivatorship of economic-sized farms
- The Philippine government has implemented various tax reforms, including the Tax Reform Act of 1997 and the TRAIN Law of 2017
- Kinds of taxes include national and local taxes, subject matter taxes, and purpose-based taxes
Quiz on Chapter 3 of Philippine History, covering topics such as the abundance of gold in Mazaua, the site of the First Mass in Limasawa, and the voyage of Magellan according to Antonio Pigafetta's account.
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