Fun Facts About Philippine History

What year did Ferdinand Magellan arrive in the Philippines?

• 1600

• 1521

• 1453

• 1492

Who was the first Filipino to lead a revolution against Spanish rule?

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• José Rizal

• Andres Bonifacio Jr.

• Andres Bonifacio

What was the main goal of the Katipunan during the Philippine Revolution?

• To create a new religion in the Philippines.

• To promote Spanish culture and language.

• To gain independence from Spanish colonial rule.

• To establish a monarchy in the Philippines.

Which treaty ended the Spanish-American War and ceded the Philippines to the U.S.?

• Treaty of Versailles

• Treaty of Tordesillas

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Ghent

Who was the leader of the Philippine forces during the Spanish-American War?

• Manuel L. Quezon

• José Rizal

• Andres Bonifacio

• Emilio Aguinaldo

What was the significance of the Battle of Manila Bay?

• It resulted in a stalemate between the U.S. and Spain.

• It was a minor naval engagement with no significant outcomes.

• It led to the immediate independence of the Philippines.

• It marked a decisive U.S. victory over Spain and led to the acquisition of the Philippines.

What year did the Philippines gain independence from the United States?

• 1950

• 1946

• 1945

• 1935

Who was the first President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines?

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Ferdinand Marcos

• Manuel L. Quezon

• Sergio Osmeña

What event marked the beginning of World War II in the Philippines?

• American occupation in 1945

• Philippine independence in 1946

• Battle of Manila in 1945

• Japanese invasion on December 8, 1941

Which city was the site of the infamous Bataan Death March?

• Tokyo, Japan

• Bataan, Philippines

• Manila, Philippines

• Seoul, South Korea