RPH_FINALS_LESSON 2: THE 1898 DECLARATION OF PHIL INDEPENDENCE

What colonial power ruled the Philippines before 1898?

• France governed the Philippines for centuries

• Spain ruled the Philippines for over 300 years

• Britain controlled Philippine trade and politics

• Japan administered the islands during the 1800s

What event triggered the start of the 1896 revolution?

• The execution of José Rizal in Bagumbayan

• The return of Aguinaldo from Hong Kong

• The defeat of Spanish forces at Manila Bay

• The arrest of Katipunan members in Cavite

What was the purpose of the Pact of Biak-na-Bato?

• To strengthen Spanish colonial control

• To temporarily stop the Philippine revolution

• To organize U.S. support for independence

• To unify Luzon and Visayas under Aguinaldo

What was the Hong Kong Junta established for?

• To negotiate peace with the Americans

• To recruit Filipino scholars from abroad

• To form a government-in-exile and seek support

• To promote trade and migration to Hong Kong

Who led the U.S. Navy in the Battle of Manila Bay?

• Admiral Chester Nimitz of the Pacific Fleet

• Commodore George Dewey of the Asiatic Squadron

• General Douglas MacArthur from the Army

• President McKinley of the United States

When did Aguinaldo declare Philippine independence?

• July 4, 1946 in Manila

• January 1, 1899 in Malolos

• June 12, 1898 in Cavite

• August 1, 1898 in Tarlac

Who composed the Marcha Filipina Magdalo?

• Jose Palma, who also wrote the lyrics

• Julián Felipe, a Filipino composer

• Andres Bonifacio, a revolutionary leader

• Ambrosio Bautista, the proclamation author

What does the white triangle on the flag represent?

• Equality and fraternity among Filipinos

• Loyalty to the Spanish crown

• The three major political parties

• The three stages of the revolution

What do the three stars on the flag stand for?

• Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao

• Honor, bravery, and sacrifice

• Past, present, and future goals

• Church, state, and education

What do the eight rays of the sun symbolize?

• Cities under American control

• Provinces that revolted against Spain

• Laws passed by the Spanish rulers

• Eight waves of migration to Luzon