Philippine History: Post-Martial Law Era
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What was the location of the assassination of Ninoy and Rolando Galman?

  • Supreme Court
  • Manila International Airport (correct)
  • The Court of Appeals
  • Manila South Cemetery

How many days of mourning were declared after the assassination of Ninoy?

  • 9 days (correct)
  • 7 days
  • 11 days
  • 5 days

Who was the chairman of the Fernando Commission?

  • Luciano Salazar
  • Corazon Agrava
  • Andres Narvasa
  • Enrique Fernando (correct)

What was the reason for the creation of the Agrava Fact-finding Board?

<p>To appease public outrage and blame (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the chairman of the Agrava Fact-finding Board?

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

What was the composition of the Agrava Fact-finding Board?

<p>A mix of retired Court of Appeals Justice and civilians from different sectors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Fernando Commission?

<p>It was dissolved due to public criticism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the assassination of Ninoy for the Marcos regime?

<p>It led to the regime's loss of legitimacy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the event that prompted Manila Archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin to issue an appeal for public support to the coup plotters?

<p>The threat posed to the coup plotters who had taken refuge inside Camp Aguinaldo (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the radio station set up by June Keithley to support the coup plotters?

<p>Radyo Bandido (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Chief of the Philippine Constabulary who supported the coup plotters?

<p>Gen. Fidel Ramos (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Corazon Aquino have her elementary schooling?

<p>St. Scholastica College in Manila (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the event that began on February 22, 1986?

<p>A coup d'etat against the Marcos regime (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was Corazon Aquino born?

<p>Paniqui, Tarlac (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of Corazon Aquino's husband?

<p>Benigno Aquino Jr. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the prominent political clan that Corazon Aquino hailed from?

<p>The Cojuanco clan (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason behind the economic downfall of the Philippines during Marcos' regime?

<p>Lack of oversight and accountability in government spending (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 1980 lifting of Martial Law by Marcos?

<p>It did not affect the economy's downward spiral (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of Marcos' profligate spending for projects?

<p>The external debt increased exponentially (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Philippine parliament or Batasang Pambansa under Marcos' regime?

<p>It was a stamp pad of Marcos' whims (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the quote from John Locke suggesting about the people's behavior?

<p>They will tolerate mistakes and abuses until they reach a breaking point (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary factor that contributed to the Filipinos' readiness for revolution?

<p>The excesses and abuses of the regime (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the state of the economy during Marcos' regime, despite the numerous projects built?

<p>It was plagued by dishonest spending (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the external debt rising from $2.3 billion in 1970 to over $17.2 billion in 1980?

<p>It was a consequence of Marcos' profligate spending (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the coup d'etat aimed at toppling Marcos?

<p>It was foiled and Marcos remained in power (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 'L' sign and the color yellow during the revolution?

<p>They were proof of the people's choice for Cory Aquino (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the target of the foiled coup d'etat?

<p>Ferdinand Marcos (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution?

<p>Cory Aquino became the president of the Philippines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were the key figures involved in the foiled coup d'etat?

<p>Gregorio Honasan, Juan Ponce Enrile, and Fidel Ramos (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the joint session of the US Congress in 1986?

<p>It was a meeting where Cory Aquino delivered a historic speech (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason behind the people's chanting of 'Cory, Cory' during the revolution?

<p>They were declaring their preference for Cory Aquino as president (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the nature of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution?

<p>It was an extraordinary feat that ousted a dictator through the sheer will of the people (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary concerns with the infrastructure projects built during Marcos' presidency?

<p>The burden of paying for them through taxes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the concern with how leaders spend money on infrastructures?

<p>They may be irresponsible and corrupt (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relevance of referencing 'People Power' in this context?

<p>It was a movement that opposed Marcos' presidency (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the concern with the emergence of dictatorship?

<p>It may undermine civil liberties (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of referencing historical figures like Aquino and Marcos?

<p>To provide context for the discussion on governance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relevance of income taxes in this context?

<p>They are used to fund infrastructure projects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of referencing 'civil liberties' in this context?

<p>They are a fundamental human right (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern with corrupt leaders?

<p>They may irresponsibly spend people's money (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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