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Midterm Examination for GERPH

1st Semester S.Y. 2024-2025

I. Multiple Choices. Read each question carefully, and then WRITE THE ANSWER that best fits the question at the space
provided before each number. Use capital letters only.

1. The Filipino leader that was never defeated the twenty Spanish generals.
A. Gabriela SIlang
B. Francisco Maniago
C. Francisco Dagohoy
D. Juan Palaris

2. Which type of revolt did Hermano Pule start?

A. economic
B. agrarian
C. religious
D. Political

3. What was the official newspaper of the Propaganda Movement?

A. La Solidaridad
B. Diariong Tagalog
C. Kalayan
D. Manila Times

4. When did the deceleration to keep the Philippines as a American possession?

A. December 21, 1898
B. March 16, 1882
C. June 4, 1898
D. November 8, 1789

5. Which statement is true about the length of term of the president according to the 1935 constitution?
A. Term will last for 6 years
B. Term will last for 3 years with reelection
C. Term will last for 4 years without reelection
D. Term will last for 6 years without reelection

6. Which is NOT a cultural reform during the Japanese Occupation of the Philippines?
A. Curfew was imposed in provinces.
B. Love for labor and dignity of work was emphasized.
C. Nihongo and Tagalog was promoted.
D. Philippine History and Character Education was mandated.

7. The historic death march started in __________, Bataan.

A. Mariveles
B. San Francisco
C. Capas
D. Tarlac

8. Who was the founder of the Communist Party of the Philippines

A. Luis Taruc
B. Jose Maria Sison
 C. Benigno Aquino Sr.
D. Salvador Laurel

9. The following are the three marytr priests EXCEPT;

A. Francisco Zamora
B. Jose Burgos
C. Jacinto Zamora
D. Mariano Gomez

10. Who founded the La Liga Filipina?

A. FIDEL RAMOS
B. APOLINARIO MABINI
C. ANDRES BONIFACIO
D. JOSE RIZAL

11. It refers to a person who takes part in strikes, rallies, and demonstrations.
A. rebel
B. terrorist
C. civilian
D. protester

12. The Filipino leader known as the "Joan of Arc" of Ilocos?

A. Teresa Magbanua
B. Marcela Agoncillo
C. Gabriela Silang
D. Gregoria de Jesus

13. Why most of the Filipino revolt didn't turned successful in fighting for freedom against the Spaniards?
A. Many Filipinos does not have any military training, knowledge and schemes.
B. Lack of weapons and ammunition
C. The Spanish forces were strong.
D. All of these

14. What Treaty of Paris involved Spain seceding most of it's territories to United States?
A. Treaty of Paris of 1898
B. Treaty of Paris of 1763
C. Treaty of Paris of 1919
D. Treaty of Paris of 1963

15. What was the system used by the Katipunan in membership recruitment?
A. triangle system
B. pyramid system
C. invitee system
D. recommendation

16. Who was the Filipino leader who worked with the British army in fighting against the Spaniards?
A. Juan Palaris
B. Francisco Maniago
C. Andres Malong
D. Diego Silang

17. When did the PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE from the spaniards proclaimed?
A. JUNE 12, 1898
B. JUNE 13, 1863
C. JUNE 24, 1571
D. JUNE 4, 1898
18. Who was the First President of the Philippines that announce the independence of the Philippines in Kawit, Cavite?
A. GENERAL EMILIO AGUINALDO
B. GENERAL ANDRES BONIFACIO
C. GENERAL EMILIO JACINTO
D. GENERAL JOSE RIZAL

19. Which peaceful organization are composed of ilustrados who fight for reforms against the Spaniards through pen and
paper?
A. United Nation
B. Katipunan
C. Propaganda Movement
D. None of the above

20. Which of the following is the longest revolt held in the Philippines that lasted for 85 years?
A. Silang Revolt
B. Dagohoy Revolt
C. Tamblot Revolt
D. Sulayman Revolt

21. When was the Battle of Manila Bay took place?

A. May 1, 1898
B. June 4, 1898
C. March 7, 7191
D. November 19, 1938

22. When was the Filipino-American war officially started?

A. December 12, 1898
B. February 4, 1899
C. September 4, 1898
D. None of the above

23. What is the name of the revolutionary movement that is composed of ordinary but brave Filipinos who are willing to
sacrifice their lives for the freedom of the Philippines?
A. PROPAGANDA MOVEMENT
B. LA LIGA FILIPINA
C. K.K.K. or KATIPUNAN
D. HUKBALAHAP

24. The basis of the Commonwealth Government.

A. National Defense Act
B. 1935 Constitution
C. 1987 Constitution
D. None of the above

25. In 1937, the institute recommended this as the basis or foundation for national language.
A. Filipino
B. Tagalog
C. English
D. Nihongo

26. How long did the Philippine-American war last?

A. 20
B. 10
C. 3
D. 8
27. What kind of legislature was implemented by the 1935 Constitution?
A. Standard
B. Two Way
C. Unicameral
D. Bicameral

28. Why did the Japanese censor and control radio and newspaper in the Philippines?
A. Because this will give money to the Japanese
Because the Filipinos cannot understand them
So that the Japanese will be the only ones who can enjoy these media
So that the Filipinos will not get any news outside of the Philippines

29. Rizal wrote this poem which he declaimed during the New Year’s Eve reception of the Madrid Filipinos held on the evening
of December 31, 1882.
A. Amor patrio
B. Revista de Madrid
C. Me Piden Versos
D. Los Viajes

30. The following are unfinished novels of Rizal, Except __________?

A. Makamisa
B. El filibusterismo
C. Memorias de Un Gallo
D. Costumbres Filipinas

31. Aside from inciting rebellion, what was the other case charged to Jose Rizal and found guilty of?
A. Illegal Association
B. Illegal Position of Firearms
C. Theft
D. Murder

32. Where did Jose Rizal hide his last poem?

A. Pocket
B. Shoe
C. Closet
D. Alcohol burner

33. When did Rizal left for Spain to complete his university studies and improved his knowledge of arts & sciences and his God-
given talents?
A. May 3, 1880
B. May 3, 1881
C. May 3, 1882
D. May 3, 1883

34. The editor of Diariong Tagalog who congratulated Rizal for the article and requested him for some articles.
A. Marcelo H. del Pilar
B. Juan Luna
C. Francisco Calvo
D. Antoniuo Luna

35. The article that Rizal wrote in Madrid on November 29, 1882 which was returned to him because the Diariong Tagalog
ceased publication.
A. Felicitacion
B. Amor Patrio
C. Revista de Madrid
D. none of the above
II. True or False. Read the following sentences identify if it is True if the statement is correct and False if the statement is
wrong. Write your answer before the number.

1. Jose Rizal was arrested because he was implicated in the outbreak of the Cuban revolution.
2. In the Mi Ultimo Adios, Jose Rizal praised the revolutionaries in fighting for the freedom of the Philippines..
3. Rizal ignited Philippine Nationalism through his works, Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo.
4. Rizal’s love for his country is reflected in his novels, essays and poems.
5. Rizal was executed in Bagumbayan.
6. In his December 15, 1898 manifesto Jose Rizal justified and supported the cause of the revolution but not its timing.
7. He wrote an essay with a pen name of laong- laan entitled “El Amor Patrio”.
8. The Katipunan attempted to rescue Jose Rizal while he was on his way to Cuba in order to join the revolution.
9. Illustrado. A term which literally means “enlightened ones” or the Filipinos educated in Europe.
10. Jose Rizal's Mi Ultimo Adios was translated in Tagalog in order to inspire the revolutionaries.
11. The Propaganda Movement was not the key step towards a Philippine national identity.
12. Thursday was the day of the week Jose Rizal was born.
13. Before leaving the Philippines on May 3, 1882, Rizal attended a mass in Sto. Domingo Church.
14. Jose Rizal became a model in some of Juan Luna's paintings such as “The Blood Compact” where he posed as Sikatuna.
15. To continue his medical course in specializing ophthalmology, he went to Paris and Germany.

III. Identification. Read the following sentences carefully and identify the correct word the corresponds it. Write your
answer on the space provided. Use Capital letters. Wrong spelling wrong. (2 points each)

1. The Praternal great-great-grandfather of Rizal who was a full blooded Chinese was known as ______________________.
2. Rizal's first destination in Spain where he wrote essays for Diariong Tagalog "Amor Patrio" was in __________________.
3. Rizal joined an oragnization named _______________________________ where the members talked on the reforms needed
in the Philippiones.
4. A book about the trial and hardship of the black slaves that inspired Jose Rizal to write the Noli Me Tangere was
_______________________.
5. ______________________ lend Jose Rizal the money needed for the first 2000 copies of Noli Me Tangere.
6. It cost _______________ to print the first 2000 copies of the Noli Me Tangere.
7. Jose Rizal first stop over before reaching Europe was in ____________________.
8. After the disbandment of the La Liga Filipina, members reorganized and the ‘society’ was split into two organizations.
Namely the Cuerpo de Compromisarios and the _______________________.
9. _____________________________ advice Rizal to volunteer to the Spanish Government to be sent in Cuba as their doctor.
10. In Heidelberg, Germany Rizal wrote the poem _______________________________ to show his admiration to the place.
11. Rizal wrote “Me Piden Versos” (They Asked Me for Verses) as _________________.
12. Antonio de Morga’s book entitled ____________________________ was annotated by Rizal.
13. He wrote the poem _______________________ while exiled in Dapitan.
14. Rizal was captured in ___________________ and was brought back to the Philippines.
15. He was soon brought to be imprisoned at _______________________.

"Be honest in every way and enjoy the peace that only a clear conscience can bring you."
Thomas Wolsey, Scholar

Prepared By:
REBECCA O. CODIAMAT
Instructor