Philippine History Quiz

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What was the reason behind the organization of boycotts as part of civil disobedience?

Alleged election fraud

What was the purpose of Magellan's men going to Mactan?

To confront the leader of Mactan

When did Magellan fight Lapulapu?

On a Saturday

Under what conditions can a president declare Martial Law?

In cases of invasion, insurrection, or rebellion

What was Duterte's solution to the insurgency problem in Mindanao?

Adoption of Federalism

What did Duterte imply about the constitution?

It makes it difficult for someone like him to run for president

What did Defensor-Santiago say about the constitution?

It has no provision on running if you are sick

What did COMELEC numbers show about the 1986 snap election?

Aquino and Laurel won, while Marcos and Tolentino lost

What happened to the 1898 declaration of the Filipino revolutionaries?

It was recognized by the Spaniards

What does Katipunan believe in?

Principles of equality regardless of race, wealth or knowledge

Study Notes

EDSA Elsewhere

  • Boycotts were organized as part of civil disobedience due to alleged cheating in elections, and Marcos was described as Machiavellian in preserving his political capital.
  • Marcos was declared the winner of the 1986 snap election, but the COMELEC numbers showed that Aquino and Laurel won.

Magellan's Expedition

  • Chief Lapulapu of Mactan did not send his tribute to Magellan through his son.
  • Sixty of Magellan's and Humabon's men went to Mactan to confront Lapulapu.

Martial Law

  • In cases of invasion, insurrection, or rebellion, a president can declare Martial Law.
  • Proclamation 1081 was issued in 1972, claiming that the Communist Party/NPA released the REGIONAL PROGRAM OF ACTION 1972 to attack the government.

2016 Debate

  • Duterte believed that Federalism could solve the insurgency problem in Mindanao.
  • Binay's Makati-style government was seen as a solution to issues about Mindanao.

Kartilya ng Katipunan

  • The Kartilya ng Katipunan did not say that one must defend the oppressors.
  • The true holiness is not love for leaders who guide the nation, but rather a life of a respectable man is similar to a tree without a shade or poisonous weed.
  • The Katipunan believes in the principles of equality, regardless of race, wealth, or knowledge.

Declaration of Independence

  • The Spaniards did not recognize the 1898 declaration of the Filipino revolutionaries.
  • One citizen of the United States witnessed the proclamation.

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