CENTRO ESCOLAR UNIVERSITY

Gil Puyat/ Legazpi Village

MIDTERM EXAMINATION IN SOC SCI 11

Philippine History and Constitution
For: 3A PHARM, 2B MT (Gil Puyat)
Mr. Kayzer Aldrin Z. Saba

Instruction: Choose the letter that corresponds to the best answer.

1. What was the reason behind Spain’s cruelty against the Philippines during the 19th
Century?

a. Spain was threatened by the growing number of clase media in the Philippines.
b. Spain’s hatred was aggravated by the GOMBURZA’s aim of mutiny.
c. Spain feared the loss of the Philippines similar to what happened in South America.
d. Spain was out in the world market.

2. What were the two events in Europe which caused the boom in England and Italy?

a. The Glorious Revolution and The Intellectual Revolution

b. The Industrial Revolution and The Scientific Revolution
c. The Blood Revolution and The Renaissance
d. the Intellectual Revolution and The Enlightenment

3. Why did Spain impose stricter measures on the Philippines after the aforementioned two
events in Europe?

a. Spain wanted to earn more properties like England and Italy.

b. Spain feared its loss of power and resources and be left behind by other countries.
c. Spain wanted justice against the Spaniards who revolted in South America.
d. No viable choice given.

4. Which of the following modern-day scenarios manifest Spain’s emotion towards the
Philippines during the 19th Century?

a. Dora is the girlfriend of Johnson. When Barry made advances to Dora, Johnson killed
both of them.
b. Kimmy is the girlfriend of Barry. When Johnson made advances to Kimmy, Barry decided
to leave Kimmy.
c. Gabriela is the girlfriend of Diego. When Gregorio made advances to Gabriela, Diego
decided to impose curfew to Gabriela and pick her up every night after school.
d. No viable choice given.

5. What was symbolized by the bell tower of churches during the 19th Century?

a. It symbolized the fear of the Filipinos to face the Spaniards.

b. It manifested the power and authority of Spain over all Filipinos including intervention in
their personal lives.
c. It symbolized the Filipino anger against Spain.
d. It reflected that the Filipinos surrendered to Spain’s power.
6. This was imposed by the Spaniards against the Filipinos during the 19th Century which
gave them less or no allowance for work done in the government.

a. Tributo b. Bandala c. Polo y Servicio d. Propaganda

7. Which of the following best displays the reduccion concept during the 19th Century?

a. Araneta Coliseum during Justine Bieber’s ballet recital

b. Line in the waiting shed for jeepneys
c. Chaos in Divisoria when new goods arrive
d. Class recitation in Social Science 13

8. In reduccion, why were the principalia situated near the church?

a. The principalia were loved by God more than ordinary Indios and their wealth would prove
it.
b. The principalia originally resided near the church.
c. The principalia were given free taxes.
d. The principalia were the ones who planned the system.

9. How were university students, particularly medicine students, discriminated during the 19th
Century?

a. They were not allowed to enroll in Catholic Universities like UST.

b. They were not encouraged to take medicine courses.
c. They were not allowed to use laboratory instruments and touch cadavers.
d. They were only allowed to use flasks and balances, but not microscopes.

10. Women were not allowed to go in universities during the 19th Century primarily for what
reason?

a. Women were believed to be incapacitated in terms of intellect and wit.

b. Women were regarded as lowly in status.
c. Women were viewed as pleasure-seekers and would cause men to sin.
d. Women were allowed to go to universities.

11. The conflict between the Regulars and the Seculars during the 19th Century was
triggered by

a. Filipino priests were not allowed to enter religious orders.

b. Filipino priests could only conduct masses in Timbuktu.
c. Filipino priests could never do service for the church.
d. Filipino priests were of equal rank with the sacristans.

12. Which of the following modern-day situations reflects the conflict between regulars and
seculars during the 19th Century?

a. Only invited young men could enter the Phi Kappa Rho Honor Fraternity.
b. Neophytes were subjected to hazing.
c. Rich teenagers could donate in order to enter a fraternity.
d. Hazing can kill neophytes.

13. The Philippines was an active participant in the Galleon Trade during the 1500s.

a. The statement is TRUE. The Philippines exported their products.

b. The statement is FALSE. The Philippines was only used as port and the Filipinos were the
purchasers.
c. The statement is TRUE. The Philippines imported good from the ships.
d. The statement is FALSE. Spain was not active as well in the trade.
14. Clase Media was the highest social status during the 19th Century.

a. The statement is TRUE. Rizal was a clase media.

b. The statement is TRUE. The clase media ruled the barangays and pueblos.
c. The statement is TRUE if the context is the highest status for a Filipino.
d. The statement is NOT TRUE at all.

15. What was the proof of the Filipino attempt to create a religious order?

a. Compana Royal b. Cofradia de San Jose c. Cofradia de San Juan d. Seguros

16. The fray botod was a depiction of

a. A Spanish friar being caressed by women in various ways

b. A Friar with big belly
c. A Spanish friar with all his glory
d. A Spanish friar with hatred towards the Philippines

17. The Spoliarium of Juan Luna has symbolisms which show

a. The Filipinos as the gladiators and the Spaniards as the elite.

b. The Spaniards as the gladiators and the Filipinos as the elite.
c. The Spaniards are the lions and the Filipinos are the elite.
d. It shows the difficulty of gladiators in Rome.

18. Carlos dela Torre was well-loved because

a. He allowed liberal ideas and reforms in the Philippines.

b. He abolished the tributo.
c. He did not tolerate the any form of abuse.
d. He did not impose polo y servicio.

19. Who was the first editor of La Solidaridad?

a. Marcelo Del Pilar b. Jose Rizal c. Antonio Luna d. Graciano Lopez-Jaena

20. Why did the Filipino writers use pen names such as laong laan, taga-ilog, etc.?

a. To protect themselves against their fellow Filipinos

b. To protect themselves from the mantle of Spanish abuse so they can proceed with their
mission
c. To protect themselves from penalties imposed by the friars
c. To protect themselves from any form of mischief.

21. Clase Media families were usually big in number. This was a manifestation that

a. They were prominent families.

b. They value more children to have them work as laborers.
c. There was an attempt to have more males in the family as part of pride.
d. The families were devoted Catholics who followed the doctrine Go and multiply!

22. Under the present Family Code under the laws of marriage, is it legal to marry one’s
second cousin?

a. YES. The prohibition only applies up to the 5th Civil Degree.

b. YES. The prohibition only applies up to the 4th Civil Degree.
c. NO. It is against the order of the church.
d. NO. The society condemns it and so do I.
23. Why did Jose Rizal enjoy the Ateneo Municipal’s system of education?

a. Because lessons were taught the way they happened

b. Because of his friends
c. Because at the Ateneo he became part of the Sodality
d. Because the Jesuits wanted him to become a farmer or priest

24. What was the other purpose of ilustrados’s trip to Madrid?

a. To check whether Medicine course in Madrid was better than in Barcelona

b. To check whether Indios were discriminated in Spain
c. To check whether there were Rizal clan members in Spain
d. To check on Filipino movements against the Spaniards in Spain.

25. This is the term used to the taxes paid to the government during the Spanish
Colonization

a. Tributo b. Polo c. Reduccion d. Tithes

26. This is the term used to the taxes paid to the church during the Spanish Colonization

a. Tributo b. Polo c. Reuddcion d. Tithes

27. Reform Movement was created through the

a. Continuous gathering of the Filipinos at the house of the Ortigas exchanging stories.
b. Efforts of Dr. Jose Rizal only.
c. Discimination between the rich and the poor because most Ilustrados are poor.
d. The wise steps of Pedro Paterno

28. The title of the work which inspired Jose Rizal to publish his Noli Me Tangere

a. Ninay b. Nancy c. Nena d. Naynay

29. The primary reason why Pedro Paterno was denied as a hero by some historians was

a. Pedro Paterno betrayed the Philippines

b. Pedro Paterno shifted allegiance to the detriment of the country.
c. Pedro Paterno did not publish his book.
d. Pedro Paterno was the cause of the downfall of the revolution.

30. What were the two forms of expressing the call for reform during the 19th Century?

a. Writing and Reading

b. Reading and Sketching
c. Writing and Painting
d. Painting and Sports

31. Why were the ilustrados given limited rights by the Spanish?

a. The Spanish feared the loss of the Philippines as signs of protests already started.
b. Spanish wanted Filipinos to be educated.
c. Spain wanted the Philippines to be its province.
d. The Spanish wanted to give Filipinos Spanish bread.

32. How did Lopez-Jaena attack the friars?

a. His depiction of the Fray Botod

b. His depiction of the Noli Me Tangere
c. His depiction of the Ten Commandments
d. His depiction of the Sol
33. What is shown by the depiction in number 32?

a. Abuse of the friars on Filipino Women

b. Abuse of the Spaniards on Filipino workers
c. Abuse of the friars on the youth
c. Slavery of all the people residing in the Philippines

34. How did Marcelo del Pilar attack the friars?

a. His depiction of the Fray Botod

b. His depiction of the Noli Me Tangere
c. His depiction of the Ten Commandments
d. His depiction of the Sol

35. Why is this work considered as a mockery of the church and the friars?

a. This work shows that the friars are not Gods and should not be considered as such.
b. This work shows abuses to Filipino women.
c. This work is unpublished.
d. This work is similar to what Martin Luther did.

36. The Spanish did not believe the accusations against Lopez-Jaena. Why?

a. They thought the work was beautiful.

b. They thought the work was only a depiction of the Filipinos serving the Spanish.
c. The work was not by Lopez-Jaena.
b. The work was unpublished.

37. The work of Marcelo Del Pilar manifested a great insult to the church as he attacked
them with their own teachings. What doctrine of the church did he alter to show the abuse of
the friars?

a. The Sacraments b. The Marriage Vows c. The Ten Commandments d. The Priest

38. How did Marcelo hide his identity?

a. PLARIDEL b. By using his pen name PLARIDEL

c. By using his pen name MARCY d. MARCY

39. El Filibusterismo was a depiction of

a. The failure of the Reform Movement b. The failure of a Possible Revolution

c. Love Story of Maria Clara and Simoun d. Basilio’s love for Juli

40. Nationalism differs with Patriotism in the sense that

a. Patriotism is more nation-centered.

b. Nationalism is more individual-centered.
c. Nationalism involves the concept of the whole or entire nation.
d. Patriotism is more idealistic.

41. What should come together to have Nationalism?

a. Common Purpose, Action, and Feelings b. Common Purpose, Action, and Wealth
c. None of the choice is viable. d. Both choices given are applicable.

42. What could be a possible issue on the being National Hero of Jose Rizal in relation to
his Noli Me Tangere?

a. The characters are bold. b. The characters are elite-centered.

c. The language of the novel is in Spanish d. The wording of the novel is too shallow.
43. What could have been a mistake of Bonifacio in his desire to secure Philippine
Independence?

a. Conspiracy with the Americans. b. Conspiracy with the Japanese.

c. Attempted conspiracy with the Americans. d. Attempted conspiracy with the Japanese.

44. Noli Me Tangere was inspired by Uncle Tom’s Cabin which shows

a. Discrimination against the Jews by the Jesuits

b. Discrimination against the Blacks by the Whites
c. Discrimination against the Black Americans by the White Americans
d. Discrimination against the Chinese by the Japanese

45. Similarly, The Wandering Jew also inspired Noli Me Tangere because

a. Discrimination against the Jews by the Jesuits

b. Discrimination against the Blacks by the Whites
c. Discrimination against the Black Americans by the White Americans
d. Discrimination against the Chinese by the Japanese

46. La Spoliarium was a depiction of

a. The slavery in Greece

b. The Gladiators being abused and used by the elites
c. The Filipinos being raped by the Spanish
d. The Blacks being discriminated by the Whites

47. Felix Hidalgo’s painting is known as

a. Espana Llevando al Filipinas en el Camino del Progreso

b. La Juventud Filipina
c. Virgenes Cristianas Expuestas al Populacho
d. El Padre

48. The reform movement did not succeed primarily because

a. Only few men could understand their writings so only few asked for reform
b. Lack of budget
c. Lack of writers
d. Lack of interest of the ilustrados in writing

49. The faction of the Reform Movement that was initiated by Rizal was known as

a. La Liga Filipina b. Circulo Hispano-Filipino

c. La Liga Emocional Para Suportar La Lyca d. Spanish Politics in the Philippines

50. Andres Bonifacio used to be a member of

a. La Liga Filipina b. Circulo Hispano-Filipino

c. La Liga Emocional Para Suportar La Lyca d. Spanish Politics in the Philippines

51. Why did Andres Bonifacio along with Ladislao Diwa, Valentin Diaz, and Deodato Arellano
found the Katipunan?

a. Revolution has already started.

b. Reforms could no longer satisfy the desire of the Filipinos for change.
c. Bonifacio hated Rizal.
d. Rizal wanted them to Revolt as stated in Noli Me Tangere.
52. The tatsulok system happens by

a. Recruiting two new members who know each other then they won’t recruit for secrecy
b. Recruiting two new members who do not know each other then the process continues
c. Recruiting members who are aware of the Katipunan
d. Recruiting members who are physically fit

53. Why was Bonifacio made the Supremo of the Katipunan?

a. Because the first two leaders quit

b. Because the first two leaders were coward
c. Because the first two leaders were struggling
d. Because the first two leaders were inefficient

54. Katipunan’s first Supremo was

a. Emilio Jacinto b. Valentin Diaz c. Deodato Arellano d. Ladislao Diwa

55. One similarity between the Katipunan and the Reform Movement is

a. Both have a newspaper. For the Katipunan it is called Kalayaan.

b. Both have Jose Rizal as a member.
c. Both are successful.
d. Both have few members.

56. The War between the Spanish and the Americans after the Independence on July 12
was often referred to as a scripted war because

a. There was already an agreement between the two to cede the Philippines to Spain.
b. There was already an agreement between the two to cede the Philippines to USA.
c. There was no war which took place.
d. No viable answer given.

57. Katipunan failed primarily because of

a. Lack of Weapons b. Lack of Food c. Lyca Gairanod d. Disunity

58. The greatest contribution of the Americans is said to be

a. English Language b. Hamburgers c. Liberal Education d. Protestantism

59. The Oblation was a statute representing

a. A man offering himself to God and to the Nation

b. A man expressing his ideas
c. A man who knows everything
d. A man who sacrifices everything for his family

60. The unsung Comfort Gays during the Japanese Occupation was also known as the

a. MARKOVA b. SEKOVA c. LYKOVA d. SEKOSKOVA

61. Why did Gregorio Aglipay found the Iglesia Filipina Independiente?

a. To have a sector of the Catholic Church as an avenue for corruption

b. To have a sector of the Catholic Church that is Filipino-centered
c. To have a sector of the Catholic Church in Spain
d. No viable choice given
62. Pamitinan and Makarok Cave served as a milestone in Philippine History because

a. It is where Bonifacio eloped with Gregoria De Jesus.

b. It is where the Katipuneros started the idea of revolution.
c. Because they said “Viva La Independencia”
d. It is not significant.

63. Why is Martial Law considered by some as oppressive?

a. Martial Law is oppressive because of the strict rules imposed by Marcos.

b. Martial Law is oppressive because it is a form of torture.
c. It is not oppressive at all.
d. No viable answer given.

64. What is Neo-Colonialism?

a. New way of colonization b. Indirect Way of colonization

c. Not a form of colonization d. Indian way of colonization

65. What is the most significant contribution of Carlos P. Garcia?

a. Filipino First Policy b. Neo-Colonialism c. Something New d. Birth of Imperialism

66. Americans colonized us because

a. We are very affluent and powerful.

b. We are their Little Brown Brothers and it’s their responsibility to help us
c. We are weak in terms of weapon and army techniques
d. We are the mandate of heaven.

67. What two issues were raised against the forming of bases of the Americans in Subic?

a. Prostitution and Rape b. Prostitution and Toxic Waste

c. Prostitution and Pre-marital Sex d. Prostitution and Gambling

68. Why was there a rebirth of Philippine Nationalism in 1986?

a. Similar in 1890s, it started with reform through writing and ended with a revolution.
b. There were heroes in various forms.
c. The Filipinos were unaware of the effects of their deeds.
d. There was no rebirth.

69. Which company was controlled by Ferdinand Marcos during Martial Law to control its
price increase so as not to burden the Filipinos?

a. Jollibee b. MERALCO c. MWSS d. SM

70. Why is the Philippines not free at present?

a. Because of Neo-Colonialism in various forms like Colonial Mentality

b. Because China is threatening to conquer us
c. Because of the war in Gaza
d. Because no one wants to be free

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“The story does not end with farewell. It only marks the beginning of something
new. Circumstances may change but the memory remains.”
Until we meet again. Thank You. God Bless.