Quiz 1 in- Factors that Led to the Rise of Filipino Nationalism

What event helped spark Filipino nationalism by improving the economy and creating a middle class?

• A. The Spanish-American War

• B. Opening of the Philippines to World Trade

• C. Introduction of Catholicism

• D. Philippine Revolution

Which social class emerged due to economic prosperity from trade, leading to the rise of nationalism?

• A. The Working Class
  

• B. The Royalty

• C. The Middle Class (Ilustrados)

• D. The Nobles

What was one major effect of the influx of liberal ideas from Europe?

• A. Filipinos embraced absolute monarchy

• B. Filipinos sought political and social equality

• C. Filipinos rejected Western literature

• D. Filipinos became more loyal to Spanish rule

Which Filipino patriot and propagandist wrote Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo?

• A. Marcelo H. del Pilar

• B. Jose Rizal

• C. Graciano Lopez Jaena

• D. Andres Bonifacio

The opening of the Philippines to world trade from ____ to ____ helped create a thriving economy and a middle class.

(a)  

The _ class was able to send their children abroad to study in Europe, exposing them to new ideas.

(a)  

Liberal ideas reached Filipinos through _, newspapers, and reading materials.

(a)  

The geographical nature of the Philippines played no role in delaying the rise of Filipino nationalism.

• True

• False

The Ilustrados were primarily composed of working-class farmers who rebelled against Spanish rule.

• True

• False

The rise of Filipino nationalism was influenced by trade, liberal ideas, and the emergence of educated leaders.

• True

• False