Philippine History Module 3 Quiz
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What is the main purpose of agrarian reform?

  • To promote tourism in rural areas.
  • To create more jobs in the agricultural sector.
  • To increase the power of the government.
  • To solve problems of landlessness and improve food security. (correct)

    • What is the significance of the "Maragtas Code" in the context of Philippine history?

  • It details the social structure of the early Filipinos.
  • It describes the arrival of the Spanish colonizers.
  • It is the first recorded land sale in the Philippines. (correct)
  • It outlines the laws of the pre-colonial government.

    • During the Spanish colonial period, how was land ownership managed?

  • The King of Spain directly owned all the land.
  • The Spanish crown awarded land to Spaniards and religious orders. (correct)
  • Land was distributed equally among Filipino families.
  • Filipinos retained communal ownership of their land.

    • What was the main purpose of the Philippine Bill of 1902?

    <p>To protect the rights of Filipinos and limit their land ownership. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Torrens System in Philippine land registration?

    <p>It introduced a system for registering land based on ownership and not just possession. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary focus of the Land Registration Law of 1902?

    <p>To introduce a system for registering land titles. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Tenancy Act of 1933 aimed to achieve a fair distribution of rice or sugar cane lands between tenants and landlords.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main goal of the Commonwealth Period in Philippine history?

    <p>To prepare the Philippines for independence. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Commonwealth Act No. 461, 1937, focused on protecting the rights of tenants from being unfairly dismissed from their land.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Republic Act No. 34, passed during Manuel A. Roxas's presidency, revised earlier tenancy laws to remove the concept of share basis in favor of fixed rent payments.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary function of LASEDECO (Land Settlement Development Corporation)?

    <p>To oversee the acquisition, settlement, and cultivation of agricultural lands. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    NARRA (National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Administration), established by Ramon Magsaysay, aimed to provide resettlement programs primarily for landless farmers.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Land Tenure Administration (LTA), established by Ramon Magsaysay, was responsible for what specific task?

    <p>Acquiring and distributing large tenanted rice and corn lands. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main goal of the Agricultural Credit Cooperative Financing Administration (ACCFA) established by Ramon Magsaysay?

    <p>To offer low-interest loans to farmers and share tenants. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the presidency of Diosdado Macapagal, the Agricultural Land Reform Code, also known as Republic Act No. 3844, was considered a significant milestone in addressing agricultural issues in the Philippines.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main goal of Presidential Decree No. 2, 1972, issued during Ferdinand Marcos's presidency?

    <p>To declare the country under land reform program and enforce full cooperation from government agencies. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Presidential Decree No. 27, 1972, significantly expanded the scope of land reform to include all tenanted lands, eliminating the restrictions imposed in the previous decree.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of Republic Act No. 6657, also known as the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law, which was signed into law under Corazon Aquino's presidency?

    <p>To improve the lives of landless farmers and farmworkers by promoting social justice. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of Republic Act No. 7905, passed during Fidel V. Ramos's presidency?

    <p>To strengthen the implementation of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) and create support services. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Executive Order No. 363, 1997, issued by Fidel V. Ramos, primarily focused on which aspect of agrarian reform?

    <p>Protecting agricultural lands from conversion to non-agricultural purposes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Republic Act No. 8435, 1997, also known as the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act, aimed to modernize agriculture and fisheries in the Philippines.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main goal of Republic Act 8532, 1998, the Agrarian Reform Fund Bill, enacted during the presidency of Joseph Estrada?

    <p>To provide additional financial resources to the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP). (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of Executive Order No. 151, 1999, also known as the Farmer's Trust Fund, which was enacted during the presidency of Joseph Estrada?

    <p>To promote rural development and eradicate poverty. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main goal of Memorandum Circular No. 04, 2003, issued during the presidency of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo?

    <p>To encourage the implementation of agrarian reform programs in more disadvantaged zones. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ARCCESS project, developed during the presidency of Benigno Aquino III, aimed to provide assistance to agrarian reform beneficiaries, particularly in the areas of community connectivity, land tenure management, and financial support.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main goal of the interdepartmental convergence initiative known as the national greening program, launched by President Benigno Aquino III through Executive Order No. 26, 2011?

    <p>To address the deforestation and environmental degradation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Readings in Philippine History - Module 3

    • Lesson Title: Social, Political, Economic, and Cultural Issues in Philippine History
    • Dates: November 31 - December 2, 2022-2023
    • Description: This lesson explores the impact of agrarian reform policies on the Philippines, examining how these policies have evolved over time. It also delves into Philippine taxation, its constitution, and Filipino-American relations.
    • Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to:
      • List and describe several agrarian reform programs in the Philippines.
      • Evaluate how agrarian reform programs have changed over time.
      • Analyze how agrarian policies impacted farmers, fishers, and the Philippine economy.
      • Analyze the evolution of Philippine constitutions.
      • Examine the factors behind the adoption of new constitutions.
      • Analyze the importance of constitutions to countries.
      • Discuss the history of taxation in the Philippines.
      • Evaluate changes in current tax laws.
      • Articulate the role of taxation in the Philippines.
      • Recognize Filipino cultural heritage as a national identity.
      • Value cultural treasures and the legacy of ancestors.
      • Analyze the relationship between the Philippines and the US before, during, and after American colonization.
      • Assess the public perception of American colonization.

    Pre-Colonial Period

    • During the pre-colonial era, Filipinos lived in barangays and had a system of stewardship where land was accessed by all members.
    • The Maragtas Code, purportedly the first recorded land sale, involves ten Bornean datus who bought land in Panay.

    Spanish Period

    • The Spanish crown claimed the Philippines and implemented land policies, including the encomienda system.
    • Encomienderos were Spanish officials who oversaw encomiendas (land grants) and collected tributes from native tillers.
    • The Maura Law of 1894 mandated land registration to prevent unrecorded claims from becoming state-owned.

    American Period

    • The Philippines Bill of 1902 granted Filipinos rights to property and due process, although land acquisition limitations were imposed.
    • The Torrens System, establishing land titles and land registration, was implemented.

    Commonwealth Period

    • During the Commonwealth period, transition to independence was planned, and the Philippines faced multiple challenges.
    • Proclamation No.58 from 1936 established a relief organization to help alleviate a rice crisis.
    • Commonwealth Act No. 461 secured tenants' rights.
    • The Republic Act (RA) No. 34 (1948), amended previous acts to ensure a clearer land distribution.
    • Other significant acts were established during this time period as well.

    Post-Independence

    • Multiple presidential administrations implemented various laws and decrees to support agrarian reform, including land distribution policies and the creation of agencies to manage these programs.
    • RA 6657, the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law, addressed the welfare of farmworkers and landless farmers, with the goal of promoting social justice and rural development.
    • Many acts continued the implementation and improvements for agrarian reform in the Philippines until the present time.

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    This quiz assesses your understanding of social, political, economic, and cultural issues in Philippine history, focusing on agrarian reform and taxation. Explore the evolution of policies and constitutions, and analyze their impacts on Filipino society. Test your knowledge on key historical developments that shaped the nation.

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