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GE 2 READINGS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY MIDTERM EXAMINATION
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- 1. Multiple Choice
It is the study of the past specifically people, societies, events and our attempt to investigate the past.
Sources
History
Science
Past
- 2. Multiple Choice
These are objects/materials that are made by people during the historical period or known as First-hand information.
Sources
Primary Sources
Secondary Sources
References
- 3. Multiple Choice
On August 20, 1519, Magellan's team started their expedition in what country?
Philippines
Portugal
Spain
Guam
- 4. Multiple Choice
What does history means?
The memorization of the past based on community sentiment
The study how the past is interpreted using primary and secondary sources.
The study of economic systems.
The study of ancient civilizations.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describe the “no document, no history”?
It means if there is an evidence it can be true.
It means that unless a written document can prove a certain historical event, then it cannot be considered as a historical fact.
It means the proof that can be used for understanding the past.
It means that sources that were not written should not be used in writing history.
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why is history important?
Is that by learning about mistakes of the past, people will less likely to repeat them.
Is that in order to understand why society is the way it is today.
It can be used to predict how people might respond or act in a particular situation as well.
All of the above.
- 7. Multiple Choice
The process whereby historians gather information about the past based on evidence is called _________________
Historiography
Historical methodology
Interpretation
Research
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is primary source?
A source used often
A source found in an important book like an encyclopedia.
A source created at the time of an event by an individual who was there.
A source created after an event has happened
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is a secondary source?
A source which is someone’s second choice to use for research.
A source created after an event has happened by someone not present at the event
A second piece of information written about an event
A source created at the time of an event.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Historical research is conducted for which of the following reasons?
To identify the relationship that the past has to the present
To evaluate and record accomplishments of individuals or entities.
To enhance understanding of the culture in which we live
All of the above.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Whom did Magellan approach after King Manuel I of Portugal refused to support his proposed voyage?
Louis XI of France
Charles I of Spain
Louis XII of France
Pope Alexander VI
- 12. Multiple Choice
When and from where did the great voyage start?
Oct 20, 1520, from northern France
Sep 19, 1517 from Portugal
Aug. 10, 1519 from southern Spain
Jan 14, 1522 from France
- 13. Multiple Choice
Amongst the people who returned was an Italian. He had faithfully written down the events of the voyage in his journal which became the chief source of information about the expedition. Also he was at that time the only person who gave credit to Magellan for the success of the voyage. Who was he?
Antonio Pigafetta
Amerigo Vespucci
Ferdinand Magellan
Juan Sebastian del Cano
- 14. Multiple Choice
For how many years did Spanish rule last in the Philippines?
222 years
333 years
233 years
323 years
- 15. Multiple Choice
In 1762-1763 the most popular revolt took place in Ilocos. Diego and Gabriela Silang had defended Ilocos from the Spanish authorities. Identify the relationship
of the Silangs
husband and wife
parent and child
brother and sister
they were not related
- 16. Multiple Choice
Who was the founder of the KKK?
Emilio Aguinaldo
Jose Rizal
Andres Bonifacio
Diego Silang
- 17. Multiple Choice
Considered as the first Philippine hero
Ferdinand Magellan
Cali Pulaco
Andres Bonifacio
Jose Rizal
- 18. Multiple Choice
Rizal was not in favor of the revolution planned by the Katipunan because of the:
Unpreparedness of the Katipuneros for an armed struggle
Willingness to the wealthy Filipinos to support the struggle
Absence of a military tactician who will direct the military operations of the KKK
All of the above.
- 19. Multiple Choice
When was the Spanish fleet arrived in the vicinity of Samar?
March 31 , 1521
April 7, 1521
March, 16, 1521
April 27, 1521
- 20. Multiple Choice
What is the original name of Kartilya ng Katipunan?
Katipunan mga A.N.B.
Mangaral Nang Katipunan
Aral Nang Katipunan ng mga A.N.B.
Manga Aral Nang Katipunan ng mga A.N.B.
- 21. Multiple Choice
He was the author of Kartilya ng Katipunan
Andres Bonifacio
Jose Rizal
Graciano Lopez Jaena
Emilio Jacinto
- 22. Multiple Choice
The name given by Ferdinand Magellan to the Philippines
Islas de San Lazarus
Watering Place of Good Signs
Las Islas Felipinas
Ladrones Islands
- 23. Open Ended
Discuss the customs of the Visayan people as narrated by Antonio Pigafetta.
- 24. Open Ended
Infer the importance/significance of Magellan’s voyage around the world.
- 25. Open Ended
Differentiate history and past. Cite sources and examples.
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