Multiple Choice Test: Post-War Philippines

What does the term "Zeitgeist" refer to?

• A historical event

• The spirit of the age or time

• A type of music

• A political movement

Who quoted the "identity of the Filipino today is of a person asking what is his

identity"

• Imelda Marcos

• Nick Joaquin

• Ramon Magsaysay

• Gloria Diaz

What significant event marked the 1950s in the Philippines?

• Martial Law declaration

• Establishment of the Bureau of Women and Minors

• First golden age of Philippine Cinema

• Miss Universe win

Who was the first Filipino president to wear the Barong Tagalog during inauguration?

• Carlos P. Garcia

• Ferdinand Marcos

• Ramon Magsaysay

• Joseph Estrada

What was a notable development for women in the 1960s?

• Creation of the Bureau of Women and Minors

• First woman president

• Filipina actresses becoming superstars

• Introduction of the Filipiniana dress

Which actress won the first-ever Miss Universe crown for the Philippines?

• Nora Aunor

• Vilma Santos

• Imelda Marcos

• Gloria Diaz

What significant event occurred in 1970?

• The establishment of LRT

• Pope Paul VI's visit

• Martial Law declaration

• First Miss International win

Which decade is described as an era of breakthroughs in Filipino creativity?

• 1960s

• 1970s

• 1980s

• 1990s

What was the title of Francis Magalona's groundbreaking hit?

• Para sa Masa

• Mga Kababayan Ko

• Kanlungan

• Tatsulok

Which band is known for the song "Para sa Masa"?

• Buklod

• Eraserheads

• Apo Hiking Society

• Rivermaya