Sample PRELIM Exam For Readings in Philippine History (PH 101)
Sample PRELIM Exam For Readings in Philippine History (PH 101)
Sample PRELIM Exam For Readings in Philippine History (PH 101)
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Instructions: Write the CAPITAL letter that corresponds to the correct / best answer on
the space provided at the left of the number. No erasures are allowed.
___4. This conception of history implies that it is a field of activity and / or an academic
subject.
A) Process
B) Narrative
C) Discipline
D) Condition
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___7. This expression or mantra means that unless a written document can prove a
certain historical event, then, it cannot be considered as a historical fact.
A) “No document, no history”
B) “So it is written, so it must be done”
C) “A page of history is worth a volume of logic”
D) “A historian is doomed to write forever in the sand”
___11. It implies that, as a discipline, history has turned into an active and changing
method of inquest, analysis and examination.
A) Static inquiry
B) Dynamic inquiry
C) Complex inquiry
D) Stationary inquiry
___12. The questions “What is history?”, “Why study history?” and “History for whom?”
can be answered by –
A) History
B) Histology
C) Historiography
D) Histophysiology
___14. These are various issues, topics, or questions dealt with in speech, discussion,
or a piece of writing.
A) Context
B) Content
C) All of these
D) None of these
___15. These are circumstances or events that form the environment within which
something exists or takes place.
A) Context
B) Content
C) All of these
D) None of these
___16. It is said that historical events written by the Illustrados, e.g. Dr. Jose Rizal,
were intended for –
A) The Filipinos
B) The Japanese
C) The Spaniards
D) The Americans
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___23. This factor influences the interpretation and analyses of historical facts by the
historian.
A) Context
B) Ideology
C) Education
D) All of these
___24. This process in historical research helps maintain the academic and scientific
character of history.
A) Historical framework
B) Historical hypothesis
C) Historical assumptions
D) Historical methodology
D. Historical Sources
___25. Owing to the nature of history as the study of the past, it is the most important
research tool of the historians.
A) Historical sources
B) Inferential analysis
C) Experimental sources
D) Survey questionnaires
___26. They are those produced at the same time as the event, period, or subject
being studied.
A) Primary sources
B) Spurious sources
C) Authentic sources
D) Secondary sources
___27. They are those produced by an author who used primary sources to produce
the material.
A) Primary sources
B) Spurious sources
C) Authentic sources
D) Secondary sources
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___28. The following are examples of primary historical sources to study the
Commonwealth Constitution Convention of 1935, EXCEPT –
A) Minutes and records of the 1935 convention
B) Drafts and final copy of the 1935 Constitution
C) Photographs of the events of 1935 convention
D) 1999 edition of Zaide’s book on Philippine History
___29. The following are examples of secondary sources to study Philippine Revolution
of 1896, EXCEPT –
A) 1996 edition of Zaide’s book on Philippine History
B) 1956 edition of Agoncillo’s book on Revolt of the Masses
C) Letters received by Jose Rizal from a member of the Katipunan
D) 2004 edition of National Historical Institute’s Mga Dakilang Pilipino
___35. This alleged historical source for Philippine History was debunked for lack of
authenticity.
A) Kodigo Civil
B) Kodigo Penal
C) Kodigo Labrador
D) Kodigo ni Kalantiaw
A (1) A Brief Summary of the First Voyage around the World by Magellan by
Antonio Pigafetta
___40. It refers to the Western Hemisphere (North and South America) as considered
by Europeans following Columbus’ discovery of the Americas.
A) Old World
B) New World
C) Modern World
D) Unknown World
___41. His work was one of the most important primary sources in the study, among
others, of the pre-colonial Philippines.
A) Giambattista Vico
B) Antonio Pigafetta
C) William Shakespeare
D) Michael de Montaigne
___43. Antonio Pigafetta’s written accounts (chronicles) were major reference for the
following events, EXCEPT –
A) Magellan’s arrival in the Philippines
B) Magellan’s fleet departure from the Philippines
C) Magellan’s death in the hands of Lapulapu ‘s forces
D) Columbus’ encounter with local leaders in the Philippines
___44. Antonio Pigafetta’s accounts of pre-colonial Philippines was written from the
perspective of –
A) Ferdinand Magellan
B) Antonio Pigafetta himself
C) The natives of Philippine islands
D) The local leaders of Philippine islands
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___45. In Pigafetta’s account, their fleet reached what he called the Ladrones Islands
or –
A) The islands of the Fruits
B) The islands of the Bones
C) The islands of the Fishes
D) The Islands of the Thieves
___49. Pigafetta reported that 10 days after they reached Ladrones Islands, Magellan’s
fleet reached (but did not land) the isle of Zamal which is now called –
A) Cebu
B) Leyte
C) Samal
D) Samar
___50. On March 18, 1521, some natives came and gave Magellan rice, cocos and
other food supplies. They were the first Filipinos seen by the Spaniards. How many
native Filipinos were they?
A) 7 native men
B) 9 native men
C) 12 native men
D) 15 native men
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___51. What fruit was being described by Pigafetta in his details: “This palm produces
a fruit named cocho, which is as large as the head, or thereabouts: its first husk is
green, and two fingers in thickness, in it they find certain threads, with which they make
the cords for fastening their boats.”
A) Abaca
B) Cacao
C) Coconut
D) Chestnut
___53. It was where Magellan’s fleet found what Pigafetta referred to as the “Watering
Place of Good Signs.”
A) Mompog Island
B) Maniuyan Island
C) Humunu Islands
D) Santa Cruz Island
___54. Pigafetta named the islands and the nearby islands where Magellan’s fleet
found the first signs of gold as –
A) Archipelago of St. Vincent
B) Archipelago of St. Lazarus
C) Archipelago of St. Anthony
D) Archipelago of St. Arcadius
___55. On March 25, 1521, Pigafetta saw two long boats full of people in Mazaua,
which boats they called as –
A) Pueblo
B) Alcadia
C) Balangay
D) Ayuntamiento
___56. This gift was offered by the King of Zuluan to Magellan which the latter
declined.
A) Bar of gold
B) Men in armor
C) Provision of food
D) Robes in Turkish fashion
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___57. This gift was offered by Magellan to the King of Zuluan in exchange for the
latter’s gifts to him.
A) Bar of gold
B) Men in armor
C) Provision of food
D) Robes in Turkish fashion
___58. Gold in this island was so abundant that parts of the house of the king were
made of gold. What island was referred to by Pigafetta?
A) Zuluan
B) Ceylon
C) Mazaua
D) Calagan
___59. He was described by Pigafeta as the most handsome of all men that he saw in
Butuan.
A) Raia Zula
B) Raia Siagu
C) Raia Calambu
D) Raia Silapulapu
___60. The first Mass in Philippine Islands was held on March 31, 1521, which day
happened to be –
A) Good Friday
B) Easter Sunday
C) Black Saturday
D) Ash Wednesday
___61. Where was the first mass in the Philippine islands held?
A) Mactan
B) Leyte Gulf
C) Humunu Island
D) Shore of Masao
___62. The two local Kings who attended the first mass in the Philippine islands were
Raia Kalambu and –
A) Raia Zula
B) Raia Siagu
C) Raia Humabon
D) Raia Silapulapu
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___63. This symbol or emblem was ordered by Magellan to be planted in the place
where the first mass in the Philippine Islands was held.
A) Flag
B) Post
C) Cross
D) Sword
___64. The cross which was planted at the first Mass in the Philippines is now famed
as –
A) Philippe’s Cross
B) Chaplain’s Cross
C) Pigafetta’s Cross
D) Magellan’s Cross
___65. It was described in Pigafetta’s chronicles as the largest and the richest of the
islands.
A) Bohol
B) Matan
C) Zzubu
D) Panay
___67. He was the King of Cebu referred to by Pigafetta who offered Magellan a bit of
his blood and demanded the latter to do the same.
A) Raia Zula
B) Raia Siagu
C) Raia Humabon
D) Raia Silapulapu
___68. When Magellan spoke before the people of Cebu, he spoke about –
A) Peace and God
B) Search for gold bars
C) Voyage and exploration
D) Conquest of other villages
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___70. On 14 April 1521, Magellan encouraged the King of Cebu (Raia Humabon) to
be good by –
A) Killing two pigs
B) Burning all the idols
C) Offering his harvest to God
D) Limiting the number of his wives
___71. The King of Cebu (Raia Humabon) was given by Magellan the baptismal name
of –
A) Don Carlos
B) Christopher
C) Of his fancy
D) Don Fernando
___72. As recounted by Pigefetta, they were the first Christian converts among the
native Filipinos.
A) Inhabitants of Cebu
B) Inhabitants of Samar
C) Inhabitants of Butuan
D) Inhabitants of Caragua
___73. This image was made by Pigafetta himself and was given in turn by Magellen to
the Queen of Cebu.
A) Virgin Mary
B) Holy Family
C) Infant Jesus
D) Catholic Saint
___74. The natives of Cebu did not heed the call of Magellan to burn their idol because
they need it to –
A) Win in a battle
B) Heal a sick man
C) Get good harvest
D) Adorn their houses
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___75. He was the only leader (chief) in the island who refused to obey the King of
Cebu and defied Magellan.
A) Zula
B) Dagohoy
C) Bankawe
D) Silapulapu
___76. He was a principal man from the island of Mactan who went to see Magellan
and asked him for a boat full of men so that he would be able to fight a defiant chief of
the island.
A) Zula
B) Dagohoy
C) Bankawe
D) Silapulapu
___79. It was a term used by Pigafetta to describe the forces of Silapulapu that
attacked and killed Magellan.
A) Moros
B) Indians
C) Nomads
D) Barbarians
___80. Magellan instructed the King of Cebu (Humabon) not to join the fight and stay in
the boat so that –
A) He could easily retreat
B) He could readily reinforce
C) He would see how they fought
D) He would be spared from injury
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___81. The chief (Silapulapu) of the village (Mactan) refused to exchange the dead
body of Magellan with gifts from Humabon because –
A) They wanted to burn Magellan’s body into ashes
B) They wanted to throw away Magellan’s body into the river
C) They wanted to keep Magellan’s body as memento of their victory
D) They wanted to offer Magellan’s body to their ancestral gods (Anitos)
___82. He was elected by Magellan’s men as the new captain after his (Magellan’s)
death.
A) Juan Serrano
B) Duarte Barbosa
C) Antonio Pigafetta
D) Pedro de Valderrama
___83. He was Magellan’s slave and interpreter who betrayed what was left of
Magellan’s men who were later slain by the natives.
A) Henry
B) Martin
D) Judas
D) Tomas
___85. He was abandoned by Magellan’s fleet in Cebu, and the latter continued their
journey around the world.
A) Juan Serrano
B) Duarte Barbosa
C) Antonio Pigafetta
D) Pedro de Valderrama
___87. How did Antonio Pigafetta regard the indigenous belief system and way of life of
the natives of Philippine Island?
A) Inferior
B) Superior
C) Moderate
D) Advanced
___88. What standard did Antonio Pigafetta employ in his observation and assessment
of the indigenous culture of the natives of Philippine Island?
A) Asian
B) African
C) American
D) European
___89. How did Antonio Pigafetta see the natives of Philippine Island with their
indigenous attires?
A) Naked
B) Hidden
C) Covered
D) Disguised
___90. What would explain the wearing by the natives of Philippine Island of fewer
clothes?
A) Out of fashion
B) Tropical climate
C) Shortage of textile
D) Laziness of the natives
___91. Other belief system different from that of Christianity in Europe would be
perceived by Antonio Pigafetta as –
A) Barbaric
B) Demonic
C) Blasphemous
D) All of these
___92. This economic system in Europe in the 16th century measured the wealth of
kingdoms based on their accumulation of bullions or precious metals.
A) Socialism
B) Mercantilism
C) Communism
D) Protectionism
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___93. What metal was frequently mentioned by Antonio Pigafetta in his writing as
being worn by the leaders of the natives of Philippine Island?
A) Tin
B) Iron
C) Gold
D) Copper
___94. What island was coveted by Spain and Portugal in the 16th century because it
would lead to certain increase in wealth, influence and power?
A) Isla Mujeres
B) Spice Island
C) Isla Juventud
D) Spratly Island
___95. The letters KKK that were usually contained in the flag of the Katipunan stood
for –
A) Kataastaasan, Kagalang-galangang, Katipunan ng Bayan
B) Kataastaasan, Kagalang-galangang, Katipunan ng Kabayanan
C) Kataastaasan, Kagalang-galangang, Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan
D) Kataastaasan, Kagalang-galangang, Katipunan ng mga anak ng Kabayanan
___100. It was one of the most important documents of the Katipunan which was
treated as the code of conduct of the Katipuneros.
A) Kartilya
B) Katwiran?
C) Liwanag at Dilim
D) Pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Bayan
___104. The rules stated in the Kartilya can be generally classified into two: First, rules
that will make the member an upright individual; and second, rules that will guide the
way he –
A) Relates with God
B) Deals with nature
C) Treats his fellow men
D) Cautions to his enemies
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___105. Which of the following rules contained in the Kartilya will make the member an
upright individual?
A) Prudent man is faithful in keeping secrets
B) Defend the oppressed and fight the oppressor
C) To do good for personal gain and not for its own sake is not virtue
D) On the horny path of life, man is the guide of woman and the children
___106. Which of the following rules contained in the Kartilya will guide the way the
member treats his fellow men?
A) Honorable man prefers honor to personal gain
B) Thou must not look upon woman as mere plaything
C) Life that is not consecrated is a tree without a shade
D) Whether our skin be black or white, we are all born equal
___109. Which of the following rules in the Kartilya is an invocation of the inherent
equality between and among men?
A) To the honorable man, his word is sacred
B) Thou must not look upon woman as a mere plaything
C) Man is not worth because of the high prerogative he enjoys upon earth
D) The longed-for sun of Liberty shall rise over this most unhappy portion of the globe
___110. Which of the following events or situations had invoked equality among men in
the Kartilya?
A) Unjust colonial hierarchy
B) Values of victory and chivalry
C) 18th Century French Revolution
D) Raping and physically abusing women
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___112. Which of the following events or situations had promoted the importance of
honor in words and actions in the Kartilya?
A) Unjust colonial hierarchy
B) Values of victory and chivalry
C) 18th Century French Revolution
D) Raping and physically abusing women
___113. Which of the following events or situations had forbade exploitation of women
in the Kartilya?
A) Unjust colonial hierarchy
B) Values of victory and chivalry
C) 18th Century French Revolution
D) Raping and physically abusing women
___114. This writing of Jose Rizal was a recognition of women as important partners in
the struggle against Spanish colonial system.
A) Noli Me Tangere
B) To My First Inspiration
C) Los Agricultures Filipinos
D) Letters to the Women of Malolos
___119. They characterized the condition of the Philippines during the Spanish colonial
period in the declaration of Philippine Independence, EXCEPT –
A) Inequality before the law
B) Mediation by the Archbishop
C) Arbitrary arrest by Civil Guard
D) Deportation of eminent personages
___120. Decrees of unjust deportation during the Spanish colonial period came from –
A) General Blanco
B) General Legaspi
C) General Izquerdo
D) General Despujol
___122. In accordance with this agreement, Aguinaldo and his staff went into voluntary
exile in Hong Kong, while the Spanish authorities promised reforms within three years.
A) Treaty of Paris
B) Blood Compact
C) Tripoli Agreement
D) Pact of Biak-na-Bato
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___126. It means the use of clever trickery, amoral methods, and expediency to
achieve a desired goal, especially in politics.
A) Socratic
B) Hegelian
C) Aristotelian
D) Machiavellian
___130. Who was the Auditor of War who was appointed to proclaim and solemnize
the act by the Dictatorial Government of Philippine Islands?
A) Dr. Jose Rizal
B) Emilio Aguinaldo
C) Andres Bonifacio
D) Ambrosio Bautista
___131. Who was referred to as the “Chief of the Nation” in the proclamation of
Philippine Independence?
A) Dr. Jose Rizal
B) Emilio Aguinaldo
C) Andres Bonifacio
D) Ambrosio Bautista
___139. Who among the Filipinos felt the agrarian crisis in the nineteenth century?
A) Peasants
B) Landholders
C) Factory workers
D) Construction laborers
___140. It was one of the provinces where revolutionary soldiers fought in the
revolution for the hope of owning the lands that they were tilling.
A) Cavite
B) Manila
C) Laguna
D) Nueva Ecija
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___141. Who of the following leaders of the Philippine revolution belonged to the lower
class?
A) Emilio Aguinaldo
B) Andres Bonifacio
C) Felipe Buencamino
D) Ambrosio Rianzares-Bautista
___143. Which of the following turning points in Philippine movement against Spain
was NOT mentioned in the proclamation of Philippine Independence?
A) Martyrdom of Jose Rizal
B) Execution of GOMBURZA
C) Founding of the Katipunan
D) Failed Cavite Munity of 1872
___145. Who was the leader of the Magdalo Group that was founded during the 1896
Philippine Revolution?
A) Manuel Roxas
B) Dr. Jose Rizal
C) Emilio Aguinaldo
D) Andres Bonifacio
___146. Who was the leader of the Magdiwang Group that was founded during the
1896 Philippine Revolution?
A) Manuel Roxas
B) Dr. Jose Rizal
C) Emilio Aguinaldo
D) Andres Bonifacio
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___147. This was an agreement signed between Spain and the United States of
America regarding the ownership of the Philippine Islands and other Spanish colonies in
South America.
A) Treaty of Paris
B) Treaty of Hague
C) Treaty of Tordesillas
D) Treaty of Addis Ababa
___149. How long after the declaration of Philippine Independence was the Treaty of
Paris signed?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 6 months
D) 10 months