Readings in Philippine History and Society

Cards (38)

  • What contained the concrete promise of the Americans to Filipino independence “as soon as stable government can be established”?
    Preamble of the Jones Law
  • Gregoria de Jesus saw her husband _______ charge for treason by fellow Filipinos who have formed the Philippine Revolutionary force to fight Spain.
    Andres Bonifacio
  • When one controls the supply/production of goods, this implies _________.
    Monopoly
  • In point of population, which nation is the largest state with a population placed at about 1.2 billion people?
    China
  • Which was the first labor union in the country founded by Isabelo de los Reyes on July 1901?
    Union Obrera Democratica
  • During the 17th-18th century Hispanic Era, what was the highest post a native or Chinese mestizo can attain at the municipal level, equivalent to local bureaucrats namely the mayors today?
    Governadorcillo
  • Who is known as the “Father of the Local Government Code”?
    Aquilino Pimentel
  • The event which resulted to the execution of GOMBURZA
    Cavite Mutiny
  • The ultimate objective of the comprehensive Agrarian Reform is:
    Distribute all arable lands to the landless
  • The economic policy that good action is one that helps the greatest number of people is called ___________.
    Utilitarianism
  • In a matriarchal family, which member plays the leading role?

    Mother
  • The Philippine president who was known as “the man of the masses” was ______.
    Ramon Magsaysay
  • Of the seven continents comprising continuous land mass surrounded by big bodies of water, the biggest (30.1% of Earth) is __________.
    Asia
  • A recently awarded national artist for sculpture was ___________.
    Abueva
  • What is a possible consequence of meritocracy in a social system?

    Leadership by people of talent
  • Who was the last Spanish Governor-General of the Philippines?
    Diego de los Rios
  • The right invoked in the “writ of habeas data” is ____________.
    The right to information privacy.
  • During the Hispanic era, native and Chinese male Mestizos 16-60 years old are obliged to do forced labor for forty days. How can exemption be made?
    Paying the falla
  • Tax imposed on all employed and practicing professionals
    Income Tax
  • The event which resulted to the start of the Philippine Revolution.
    Cry of Pugad Lawin
  • Which is the fundamental law of the Philippines?
    Constitution
  • Which religious missionaries first arrived in the Philippines?
    Augustinians
  • What was the term given by Marcelo H. del Pilar to hidden control and domination by Spanish religious priests over the colonial government?
    Frailocracia
  • What law passed on August 1909 by the U.S. Congress established a full free trade in the Philippines?
    Underwood-Simmons Act
  • One of the pledges of the President of the Philippines is to defend its:
    Constitution
  • While authority should be respected, its opinion may be an error. Which of the following represents a better/more certain avenue to the truth?

    Replication
  • Who was the Spanish mestizo priest who first led the native secular clergy in the Secularization Movement in 1861?
    Father Pedro Pelaez
  • Which constitutional safeguard prevents one branch of government from becoming powerful or abusive?
    Check and balance
  • The legislative department during the implementation of the Martial Law.
    1987 Constitution
  • What economic policy in the 16th century in Europe influenced Spain’s expansionist policy to discover new lands?
    Mercantilism
  • The event which resulted to the death of Andres Bonifacio.
    Tejeros Convention
  • Which is TRUE about the Galleon Trade?
    It is an exclusive trade between Acapulco and Manila
  • Queen Elizabeth was the longest serving leader in British history. What form of government did she have during her reign?
    Monarchy
  • This writ demands the presence of the accused in the court trial.
    Writ of Habeas Corpus
  • If our present government is a democracy, where does the power reside?
    In the Filipino people
  • The element of the state which pertains to the highest power of the State to function and to be free from foreign interventions.
    Sovereignty
  • What kind of government is characterized by the fusion of the executive and legislative?
    Parliamentary
  • The kind of government is characterized by the National government being the center of power while local governments have limited autonomy and power.
    Unitary