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What do the eight rays of the sun on the Philippines national flag represent?
What do the eight rays of the sun on the Philippines national flag represent?
- The eight provinces that rose up against Spain (correct)
- The eight major industries in the Philippines
- The eight major cities of the Philippines
- The eight prominent leaders of the revolution
Who was responsible for creating the Philippine national flag while Emilio Aguinaldo was in exile in Hong Kong?
Who was responsible for creating the Philippine national flag while Emilio Aguinaldo was in exile in Hong Kong?
- Jose Rizal
- Mariano Ponce
- Aguinaldo's daughter Lorenza
- Doña Marcela Marino de Agoncillo (correct)
What do the three stars on the Philippine national flag symbolize?
What do the three stars on the Philippine national flag symbolize?
- The three major island groups in the Philippines (correct)
- The three main languages spoken in the Philippines
- The three major political parties in the Philippines
- The three key figures in the revolution
What did Emilio Aguinaldo instruct Mariano Ponce to prepare while he was in Hong Kong?
What did Emilio Aguinaldo instruct Mariano Ponce to prepare while he was in Hong Kong?
Which color on the Philippine national flag stands for courage?
Which color on the Philippine national flag stands for courage?
Who was appointed as representative of the revolutionary government to Japan by Aguinaldo?
Who was appointed as representative of the revolutionary government to Japan by Aguinaldo?
What does the triangle on the Philippine national flag symbolize?
What does the triangle on the Philippine national flag symbolize?
What did Mariano Ponce try to get support from Japan for during his time representing the revolutionary government?
What did Mariano Ponce try to get support from Japan for during his time representing the revolutionary government?
Why did Wildman advise Aguinaldo to establish a dictatorial government in the Philippines?
Why did Wildman advise Aguinaldo to establish a dictatorial government in the Philippines?
What was the main reason for Aguinaldo proclaiming himself as president of an interim dictatorial government?
What was the main reason for Aguinaldo proclaiming himself as president of an interim dictatorial government?
Who was Aguinaldo's adviser that recommended the establishment of a dictatorial government?
Who was Aguinaldo's adviser that recommended the establishment of a dictatorial government?
What were the main challenges faced by the Philippines that led to the decision to establish a dictatorial government?
What were the main challenges faced by the Philippines that led to the decision to establish a dictatorial government?
How did Aguinaldo plan to govern the interim dictatorial government?
How did Aguinaldo plan to govern the interim dictatorial government?
What role did US Consul Rounseville Wildman play in Aguinaldo's return to the Philippines?
What role did US Consul Rounseville Wildman play in Aguinaldo's return to the Philippines?
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What do the eight rays of the sun represent on the Philippine flag?
What do the eight rays of the sun represent on the Philippine flag?
The eight rays of the sun on the Philippine national flag symbolize the eight provinces that rose up against Spanish rule.
Who designed the Philippine national flag?
Who designed the Philippine national flag?
Doña Marcela Marino de Agoncillo designed and sewed the Philippine national flag while Emilio Aguinaldo was in exile in Hong Kong.
What do the three stars on the Philippine flag symbolize?
What do the three stars on the Philippine flag symbolize?
The three stars on the Philippine national flag represent the three major island groups in the Philippines: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
What did Aguinaldo ask Ponce to prepare in Hong Kong?
What did Aguinaldo ask Ponce to prepare in Hong Kong?
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What does the red color on the Philippine flag represent?
What does the red color on the Philippine flag represent?
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Who was Aguinaldo's representative to Japan?
Who was Aguinaldo's representative to Japan?
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What does the triangle on the Philippine flag stand for?
What does the triangle on the Philippine flag stand for?
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What did Ponce try to get support for in Japan?
What did Ponce try to get support for in Japan?
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Why did Wildman advise Aguinaldo on a dictatorial government?
Why did Wildman advise Aguinaldo on a dictatorial government?
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Why did Aguinaldo declare himself president?
Why did Aguinaldo declare himself president?
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Who advised Aguinaldo to establish a dictatorial government?
Who advised Aguinaldo to establish a dictatorial government?
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What challenges faced the Philippines leading to the dictatorial government?
What challenges faced the Philippines leading to the dictatorial government?
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How did Aguinaldo plan to govern the dictatorial government?
How did Aguinaldo plan to govern the dictatorial government?
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What role did Wildman play in Aguinaldo's return?
What role did Wildman play in Aguinaldo's return?
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Study Notes
Creation of the National Flag
- The Filipino revolutionaries, with Emilio Aguinaldo in exile in Hong Kong, decided to create a national flag to symbolize the establishment of a new republic and the unity of Filipinos in their fight for independence.
- Doña Marcela Marino de Agoncillo, with the help of her daughter Lorenza and Jose Rizal's niece Delfina Herbosa de Natividad, created the flag in five days.
- The flag's design was decided by Aguinaldo and his followers.
Symbolism of the National Flag
- The eight rays of the sun on the flag represent the eight provinces that rose up against Spain.
- The three stars represent the three major island groups: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
- The triangle symbolizes equality, while the colors red, white, and blue represent courage, purity, and peace, respectively.
Establishing a New Government
- Mariano Ponce was instructed to prepare a constitution for the new republic.
- Aguinaldo sent word to Ponce about his intentions of establishing a strong republic.
- Mariano Ponce was appointed as representative of the revolutionary government to Japan to seek support in the form of arms and ammunition.
Aguinaldo's Return to the Philippines
- Aguinaldo decided to return to the Philippines to spearhead the revolution against Spain with the help of US Consul Rounseville Wildman.
- On May 19, 1898, Aguinaldo arrived in the Philippines onboard the ship McCulloch.
Establishment of a Dictatorial Government
- On May 24, 1898, Aguinaldo established a dictatorial government in the Philippines following Wildman's advice.
- Aguinaldo proclaimed himself as president of an interim dictatorial government, intending to run the government by proclaiming orders to be followed.
- This decision was made due to the country's crisis, including financial, food, infrastructure, and leadership problems.
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Test your knowledge about the creation of the Philippine national flag and anthem during Emilio Aguinaldo's exile in Hong Kong. Learn about the symbolism and significance behind the design and creation of these national symbols.
