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1.What is considered a primary source in Philippine history? A. A history book written in the 21st century B. A journal article analyzing the Philippine Revolution C. **The original manuscript of the Malolos Constitution** D. A biography of José Rizal 2.Which of the following is NOT a prima...

1.What is considered a primary source in Philippine history? A. A history book written in the 21st century B. A journal article analyzing the Philippine Revolution C. **The original manuscript of the Malolos Constitution** D. A biography of José Rizal 2.Which of the following is NOT a primary source? A. A letter from Emilio Aguinaldo to Apolinario Mabini B. A photograph of the Cry of Pugad Lawin C. A newspaper article from 1898 reporting on the Philippine Declaration of Independence D. **A modern documentary about the Philippine-American War** 3.A book written by a historian about the Katipunan based on diaries, letters, and official documents is an example of a: A. **Primary source** B. Secondary source C. Tertiary source D. Oral history 4.Which of the following would be considered a secondary source? A. The diary of a Filipino soldier during World War II B. **A textbook on Philippine colonial history** C. An official government proclamation from the 1899 Malolos Republic D. The Acta de la Proclamación de la Independencia del Pueblo Filipino (Act of the Declaration of Independence) 5.A secondary source is best described as: A. A firsthand account of an event B. **An analysis or interpretation of primary sources** C. A document created during the time under study D. A relic or artifact from the past 6.Which of the following sources would be most reliable for studying the Battle of Manila during World War II? A. **An eyewitness account by a Filipino civilian** B. A history book written in the 1980s C. A fictional novel set in wartime Manila D. A post-war government report summarizing the damages 7.Which source would be considered a primary source for studying the Spanish colonization of the Philippines? A. A modern history book on Spanish colonization B. **The original text of the Boxer Codex** C. A journal article analyzing the effects of Spanish colonization D. A documentary about the life of Ferdinand Magellan 8.An editorial written during the Philippine-American War expressing support for American annexation is an example of a: A. **Primary source** B. Secondary source C. Tertiary source D. Oral tradition 9.Which of the following is a characteristic of primary sources? A. They are always more accurate than secondary sources B. **They provide direct or firsthand evidence about an event** C. They are written by experts who did not experience the events D. They are always published after the events they describe 10.Which document would be considered a secondary source when studying the Martial Law period in the Philippines? A. A 1972 decree signed by President Ferdinand Marcos B. **A scholarly article written in 2022 analyzing the impact of Martial Law** C. A political cartoon from the 1970s criticizing Martial Law D. A speech by an activist delivered during Martial Law 11.Why is a textbook on Philippine history considered a secondary source? A. It contains primary documents B. **It interprets and summarizes information from various sources** C. It was written by someone who witnessed the events D. It is written in a modern language 12.Which of the following is a primary source for studying pre-colonial Philippine society? A. **Artifacts** B. A modern ethnographic study of Philippine indigenous groups C. A documentary film on ancient Philippine traditions D. A textbook on Southeast Asian history 13.A biography of José Rizal written in the 20th century based on his letters and diaries is classified as a: A. Primary source B. **Secondary source** C. Tertiary source D. Primary and secondary source 14.Which type of source would you consult to get a firsthand account of the first Mass in the Philippines? A. A modern textbook on Philippine history B. **The journal of Antonio Pigafetta** C. A contemporary research article on the event D. A biography of Ferdinand Magellan 15.Which of the following is an example of a secondary source analyzing the Philippine Revolution? A. An official declaration issued by the Philippine Revolutionary Government B. **A modern research paper on the causes of the revolution** C. The memoirs of a revolutionary leader D. A revolutionary pamphlet distributed during the revolution 16.If you were researching the history of the Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade, which would be a primary source? A. A modern economic analysis of the Galleon Trade B. **A 17th-century merchant's account of the trade** C. A textbook on global trade routes D. A 20th-century documentary on maritime history 17.What makes a letter from a soldier during the Philippine-American War a primary source? A. **It provides a personal and contemporary account of the war** B. It is a scholarly analysis of the war C. It is published in a history textbook D. It was written after the events occurred 18.Which source would be most useful for understanding the economic policies during the American colonization of the Philippines? A. **A government report from the 1920s on Philippine exports** B. A modern history book on American colonial policies C. A 1920s newspaper article about the Philippine economy D. A scholarly article analyzing the long-term effects of colonization 19.Which of the following would be considered a primary source? A. An encyclopedia entry on the Philippine Revolution B. **Kartilya ng Katipunan written by Emilio Jacinto** C. A modern history book analyzing the revolution D. A documentary film on the revolution 20.Which source would be least useful for studying the actual experiences of Filipinos during the Japanese occupation? A. **A Japanese government report on the occupation** B. A diary written by a Filipino during the occupation C. An oral history interview with a survivor of the occupation D. A history textbook summarizing the period 1.In what way does Plasencia's account of Tagalog religious practices challenge the Eurocentric notion of \"civilization\"? A\) By portraying Tagalog practices as primitive and inferior **B) By depicting a complex system of beliefs and rituals** C\) By emphasizing the absence of a formal written language D\) By focusing on the simplicity of their political organization 2\. How might Plasencia's writings be used to understand the continuity and change in Tagalog cultural practices from pre-colonial times to the present? A\) By focusing only on practices that have disappeared. **B) By analyzing how some customs have persisted despite colonization.** C\) By assuming that all pre-colonial practices were eradicated. D\) By ignoring the influence of modernity on traditional custom 3.If you were to compare the social hierarchy described by Plasencia to modern social structures, which current system does it most closely resemble? A\) A democratic system with equal rights B\) A caste system with rigid social classes **C) A feudal system with landlords and peasants** D\) A socialist system with shared wealth 4.Who authored Customs of the Tagalogs? A\) Miguel López de Legazpi B\) Antonio Pigafetta C\) Ferdinand Magellan **D.Juan de Plasencia** 5.According to Plasencia, what was the primary role of the datu? A\) Spiritual leader B\) Military commander **C) Political and social leader** D\) Merchant 6.In what ways does Plasencia's description of Tagalog rituals and ceremonies provide insights into their religious beliefs? A\) It emphasizes the lack of spiritual beliefs. B\) It demonstrates the Tagalogs\' fear of natural disasters. **C) It highlights their relationship with nature and the supernatural.** D\) It shows their reliance on foreign religious practices. 7.What did Plasencia describe as the Tagalogs' main religious practice? A\) Worship in temples **B) Offering sacrifices to anitos** C\) Praying in churches D\) Chanting prayers to the sun 8\. In Customs of the Tagalogs, what did Plasencia say about the barangay\'s system of laws? A\) There was no formal system of laws B\) Laws were created by the Spanish colonizers **C) Laws were based on oral traditions and customs** D\) Laws were written on paper by the Tagalogs 9.What are cultural ideas that describes a regular, patterned behavior that is considered characteristic of life in a social system? A\) values B\) beliefs **C) customs** D\) norms 10.Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Juan de Plasencia? A\) He is also known as Joan de Portocarrero, **B) He was among the first group of Dominican missionaries who arrived in the Philippines** C\) He was born and raised in Extremadura, Spain D\) He performed missionary and sacerdotal duties in numerous towns in Luzon. 11.How does the practice of slavery in Tagalog society, as described by Plasencia, complicate the narrative of Spanish colonization as a \"civilizing\" mission? A\) It shows that slavery was unique to Spanish influence. **B) It highlights pre-existing social inequalities.** C\) It demonstrates the benevolence of Spanish rule. D\) It negates the need for Spanish intervention. 12\. In which year did Juan de Plasencia write Customs of the Tagalogs? A\) 1521 **B) 1589** C\) 1600 D\) 1611 13.He arrived in the Philippines in 1576 and became an encomendero of Panay and wrote Relación de las Islas Filipinas (1582) that describes the way of life of Filipinos living in Western Visayas area. Who is he? A. Juan de Plasencia B. Antonio de Morga C. **Miguel de Loarca** D. Antonio Pigafetta 14.According to Plasencia, how were disputes resolved in Tagalog society? A\) By warfare B\) By the Spanish authorities **C) Through the decision of the datu** D\) Through religious rituals 15.What does the term barangay refer to in Plasencia\'s account? A\) A religious practice **B) A unit of political organization** C\) A type of house D\) A law in Tagalog society 16\. What social class did the alipin belong to? A\) The noble class **B) The slave class** C\) The warrior class D\) The priest class 17.Which of the following statements best describes the status of aliping namamahay in relation to the datu? A\) They were considered equal to the datu. **B) They were slaves but had more independence than aliping sagigilid.** C\) They were free people with no obligations to the datu. D\) They served as military leaders under the datu. 18.Who were the babaylan in Tagalog society, according to Plasencia? A\) Warriors responsible for protecting the community **B) Spiritual leaders or shamans who performed religious rituals** C\) Traders who spread religious teachings D\) Members of the royal family who led prayers 19.What was the significance of Bathala in Tagalog religious beliefs as described by Plasencia? **A) Bathala was the main deity or supreme god worshipped by the Tagalogs.** B\) Bathala was the god of war and conflict. C\) Bathala was a minor spirit related to agriculture. D\) Bathala was the name of a river important to their rituals. 20.Why is Juan de Plasencia\'s Customs of the Tagalogs considered a valuable source for understanding the social structure of prehistoric Philippines? **A) It describes in detail the hierarchical system of Tagalog society, including the roles of the datu, maharlika, timawa, and alipin.** B\) It focuses primarily on economic trade between Tagalogs and Chinese merchants. C\) It was written by a Filipino historian. D\) It provides firsthand accounts of the Spanish conquest. 21.Which of the following rights was granted to an aliping namamahay that was not available to an aliping sagigilid? **A) The right to own land and property.** B\) The right to marry without their master\'s permission. C\) The right to be free after a certain number of years. D\) The right to choose their master. 22.Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the practice of Tagalog worship according to Plasencia? A\) There are no temples consecrated to the performing of sacrifices, the adoration of their idols, or the general practice of idolatry B\) They have the name simbahan, which means a temple or place of adoration. C\) They celebrated it in the large house of a chief. **D) The alipin lead the worship** 23.Why Plasencia\'s Customs of the Tagalogs is considered a primary sources in understanding prehistoric Philippines? A\) It was written by a Tagalog historian. **B) It is a firsthand account written by Juan de Plasencia, a Spanish missionary who observed Tagalog society during the early colonial period.** C\) It was based on oral stories passed down through generations. D\) It was created centuries after the events it describes. 24.What are some limitations of Customs of the Tagalogs as a primary source for understanding pre-colonial Philippine society? **A) It is biased by the Spanish colonial perspective, focusing on practices seen through the lens of conversion to Christianity.** B\) It provides a purely objective view of Tagalog culture. C\) It was written by a native Filipino, giving it a limited scope. D\) It focuses solely on economic aspects, ignoring cultural and social details. 25.How can you critically assess Customs of the Tagalogs when using it as a primary source for understanding prehistoric Philippines? A\) By accepting all of Plasencia's descriptions as completely accurate. **B) By comparing Plasencia's account with other primary and secondary sources to account for potential biases and colonial influences.** C\) By disregarding it due to its Spanish authorship. D\) By interpreting it solely as a religious document. 26.He came to the Philippines in 1595 as Asesor and Teniente General and wrote Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas which provides valuable information about the Philippines at the latter part of the 16th century. Who is he? **A) Antonio Morga** B\) Antonio Pigafetta C\) Juan de Plasencia D\) Miguel de Loarca 27.Where can we find the original copy of Plasencia\'s Customs of the Tagalogs? **A) Achivo General de Indias** B\) Archivo Franciscano Ibero-Oriental C\) The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) D\) The Library of Congress in the United States 28.What was the primary role of an aliping sagigilid in Tagalog society? A\) To work as warriors for the datu. **B) To serve inside the master's house and perform personal and domestic labor.** C\) To manage agricultural lands for their master. D\) To serve as spiritual leaders in their community. 29.Juan de Plasencia noted that the Tagalogs had a democratic system of leadership with elected leaders. A. **False** B. True 30.Plasencia observed that the Tagalogs placed little importance on spiritual practices and religious ceremonies. A. True B. **False** 1.If Emilio Jacinto were alive today, how might he view current social and political issues in the Philippines based on the Kartilya's teachings? a\. He would likely support current political leaders **b. He would advocate for moral integrity and social justice** c\. He would focus on economic development d\. He would disregard contemporary issues 2.What was the primary goal of the Secularization Movement? a\. To promote the use of Spanish in education **b. To advocate equality among Spanish and Filipino priests** c\. To establish a new colonial government d\. To abolish Spanish rule in the Philippines 3.What was the main objective of the Propaganda Movement? a\. To overthrow the Spanish colonial government **b. To promote reforms and equal rights for Filipinos** c\. To support the rise of Filipino religious leaders d\. To strengthen ties with neighboring Asian countries 4.Who is considered one of the prominent leaders of the Propaganda Movement? a\. Andres Bonifacio **b. Jose Rizal** c\. Emilio Jacinto d\. Apolinario Mabini 5.In what ways did the Kartilya ng Katipunan address the social inequalities of its time? a\. By reinforcing the existing social hierarchy **b. By advocating for equal treatment and moral integrity** c\. By promoting colonial policies d\. By ignoring social issues 6.What was the main objective of the Katipunan? a\. To promote religious reforms **b. To achieve Philippine independence from Spanish rule** c\. To reform the Spanish colonial administration d\. To establish a new economic system 7.Which organization preceded the Katipunan and aimed for reforms through peaceful means? **a. La Liga Filipina** b\. La Solidaridad c\. Propaganda Movement d\. La Independencia 8.What does the Kartilya ng Katipunan emphasize as the highest value? a\. Wealth b\. Power **c. Honor** d\. Fame 9.Which of the following was not a principle promoted in the Kartilya? a\. Equal rights for all b\. Respect for the dignity of others **c. Accumulation of wealth** d\. Personal sacrifice for the common good 10.What was a major strategy used by the Propaganda Movement to achieve its goals? a\. Armed rebellion **b. Writing and publishing newspaper, articles, and books** c\. Establishing secret societies d\. Negotiating directly with Spanish officials 11.Who was known as the "Brains of the Katipunan"? a\. Andres Bonifacio **b. Emilio Jacinto** c\. Apolinario Mabini d\. Jose Rizal 12.How did the writings of Jose Rizal influence the Propaganda Movement? a\. They had no influence **b. They inspired the movement's leaders and provided ideological foundation** c\. They were opposed by the movement d\. They were only used for propaganda 13.Which educational institutions did Emilio Jacinto attend? a\. Ateneo de Manila and University of the Philippines **b. San Juan de Letran College and University of Santo Tomas** c\. De La Salle University and Far Eastern University d\. University of San Carlos and University of Santo Tom 14.What pen names did Emilio Jacinto use? a\. Laong Laan and Dimasalang **b. Pingkian and Dimasilaw** c\. Taga-Ilog and Plaridel d\. Agapito Bagumbayan and Jomapa 15.What is the most significant legacy of Emilio Jacinto in the context of Philippine history. a\. He is a minor figure **b. He is celebrated as a key revolutionary leader and thinker** c\. His contributions are often overlooked d\. He is controversial and divisive 16.What year was the Katipunan founded? a\. 1890 **b. 1892** c\. 1894 d\. 1896 17.What was the outcome of the internal conflict between Andres Bonifacio and Emilio Aguinaldo? a\. A peaceful resolution and collaboration **b. The arrest and execution of Andres Bonifacio** c\. The establishment of a new revolutionary government d\. The dissolution of the Katipunan 18.Who was deported to Dapitan, which indirectly led to the formation of the Katipunan? A. Andres Bonifacio B. Emilio Aguinaldo **C. Jose Rizal** D. Emilio Jacinto 19.What is the role of European revolutionary ideas, including those from the French Revolution, in shaping Filipino nationalism during the founding of the KKK? A. They had no role **B. They were crucial in developing the concepts of liberty and equality** C. They were rejected by Filipino nationalists D. They were only marginally influential 20.Which principle from the French Revolution was emphasized in the Katipunan's ideology? A. Monarchy B. Feudalism **C. Liberty, Equality, Fraternity** D. Colonialism 21.Discuss the similarities between the goals of the French Revolution and the Katipunan. a\. Both aimed to establish monarchies **b. Both sought to overthrow oppressive regimes and establish equality** c\. Both focused on economic reforms d\. Both were primarily religious movements 22.What is main ideological differences between the Katipunan and the Cuerpo de Compromisarios. a\. Both aimed for immediate independence **b. Katipunan aimed for independence, while Cuerpo de Compromisarios aimed for reforms** c\. Both aimed for reforms d\. Katipunan aimed for reforms, while Cuerpo de Compromisarios aimed for independence 23.It is a political and moral philosophy based on the rights of the individual, liberty, consent of the governed and equality before the law. a\. Classicism b\. Modernism c\. Republicanism **d. Liberalism** 24.It is a civic movement promoting fraternity, evidently influenced the dynamics of the Katipunan. The Spanish friars believed it was the root of the problems and the establishment of the Katipunan. A. **Freemasonry** B. La Liga Filipina C. Cuerpo de Compromisarios D. La Independencia 25.What event was used as a pretext for the execution of Gomburza? a\. Cry of Pugad Lawin **b. Cavite Mutiny** c\. Battle of Manila Bay d\. Pact of Biak-na-Bato 26.What is the main reasons why the Spanish authorities viewed Gomburza as a threat. A. They were involved in armed rebellion **B. They advocated for equal rights and secularization, challenging the authority of Spanish friars** C. They were foreign spies D. They were wealthy landowners 27.What is the influence of Gomburza on Jose Rizal's works with their influence on other Filipino revolutionaries? a\. They had no influence on Rizal **b. They inspired Rizal's writings and the broader revolutionary movement** c\. They were only influential to Rizal d\. They were more influential to other revolutionaries than to Rizal 28.Which newspaper was associated with the Propaganda Movement? **a. La Solidaridad** b\. Kalayaan c\. La Independencia d\. El Renacimiento 29.What is the main reason behind the split between the Magdalo and Magdiwang factions of the Katipunan. a\. Personal differences between leaders **b. Differences in revolutionary strategy and leadership** c\. Religious differences d\. Economic disagreements 30.Why Emilio Jacinto refused to join Emilio Aguinaldo's faction after Bonifacio's execution. a\. Personal loyalty to Bonifacio b\. Disagreement with Aguinaldo's methods and leadership c\. Lack of trust in Aguinaldo **d. All of the above**