RPH PRELIM EXAM

Ballanghai

Antonio Pigafetta mentioned in his chronicle that they saw two long boats full of men during their journey to the islands. What is the term given by natives for this?

Trinidad

From the five vessels used in the expedition, what was the flagship?

False

History has no use for the present, therefore, saying "past is past" is true True or False

For having decimated the forces of General Ernesto Aguirre in the Battle of Imus

How did Emilio Aguinaldo become a local hero in Cavite?

4 pesos

How much was the cost of Kartilya that needed to be paid by the new members of KKK as their membership fee?

By means of arms or revolution

How would KKK work for the independence of the Philippines during the Spanish Regime?

True

In doing the historical analysis, we extract some credible particulars from the sources to prove its genuineness True or False

Primary Sources

Interviews with participants or witnesses, songs, and plays are examples of __________.

Lapu-Lapu

It is the name of the chief of Mactan who defended his people and territory during the battle which led to Magellan's death

Butuan

It was the name of the island where the historic mass was celebrated. [bonus]

True

Prior to the coming of the group of Pigafetta to the islands, they have been to Ladroni True or False

Pio Valenzuela

Rizal may not have been officially part of the Katipunan but his work was appreciated by the Katipuneros. When Rizal was in Dapitan, who did they (Katipuneros) send to inform him about their plans to launch the revolution?

False

Santiago Alvarez' "The Katipunan and the Revolution: Memoirs of a General" state that Emilio Aguinaldo was present during Tejeros Convention True or False

True

The Kartilya can be classified into two rules: the first, contains the rules that will make the member an upright individual; the second, will guide the way he treats his fellow men True or False

True

The death of Andres Bonifacio and his brother weakened the Katipunan True or False

Lack of inadequate military experience

The first major offensive led by Andres Bonifacio on an arsenal in San Juan, Del Monte turned out to be a blunder because of...

Andres Bonifacio

The following are members of La Solidaridad, EXCEPT:

An oral tradition in forms of epics and songs

The following are old and traditional meanings of history, EXCEPT-

What were the materials used?

The following are the critical questions about external criticism, EXCEPT: [bonus: dapat internal]

Baldomero Aguinaldo

The following were responsible for the birth of KKK, EXCEPT-

True

The fourth and the thirteenth rules of the Kartilya are an invocation of the inherent equality among men, race, occupation and status True or False

False

The historians are the only source of history True or False

True

The red and blue colors of the flag are often associated with courage and peace True or False

False

Trining, Jose Rizal's sister and Josephine Bracken were present during the Tejeros Convention according to Teodoro Agoncillo's "Revolt of the Masses." True or False

The kabitenyos were united and many of them supported KKK through financial means

What could we deduce from the success of the revolutionary campaign in Cavite?

State of war and martial law

What did Governor General Ramon Blanco declare after the KKK revolted against Spain on August 30, 1896?

It was printed in newspapers and was distributed to the members of the Kaitpunan

What is NOT true about the Kartilya?

Memoirs of a General by Santiago Alvarez

What is considered as a primary source?

Tedoro Plata

What is the name of Andres Bonifacio's brother-in-law?

He was tasked to do the historical recordings

What is the role of Antonio Pigafetta in Magellan's voyage?

Translator

What is the role of Enrique of Malacca/Malaysia in Magellan's voyage?

It showed that these male islanders were warriors in wars

What is the significance of the tattoos on the male islanders' bodies as being noticed by the Europeans when they landed in the Philippines?

He died on a Saturday, a day which was holy to him

What is true about Magellan's death?

History

What kind of knowledge is acquired through inquiry or investigation?

Historiography

What term is used to refer to the theory and history of historical writing?

Treaty of Tordesillas

What treaty between Spain and Portugal aimed at settling conflicts over lands newly discovered or explored by Christopher Columbus?

Apology

What was the demand of Andres Bonifacio from Daniel Tirona who embarrassed him after he was elected as Secretary of Interior in the Tejeros Convention?

Image of infant Jesus

What was the gift given by Magellan to the native queen?

Disunity

What was the negative trait being exemplified by Datu Lapu-Lapu and Datu Zula un the village of Mactan?

Kartilya

What was the official material used by KKK to teach their doctrines for reason of its beautifully crafted language which began in 1894?

La Solidaridad

What was the organization that served as the mouthpiece of the Propaganda Movement?

Rizal

What was the password of Bayani members being the highest position in the KKK?

Supremo

What was the symbolic name of Andres Bonifacio in the KKK organization?

March 31, 1521

When did the First Holy Catholic Mass in the Philippines happen?

April 27, 1521

When was the historic Battle of Mactan?

Ladroni

Where have the group of Antonio Pigafetta been prior to the coming of the islands on March 16, 1521?

To alter historical evidences, interpret and establish his own facts and then write history

Which is NOT a role of a historian?

It confirmed the myth that there is boiling water at the equator

Which is NOT true about Magellan's expedition? [bonus]

No document, no history

Which is NOT true about history?

Don't waste time: wealth can be recovered but not time lost

Which of these Kartilya rules/teachings is directed toward self-improvement?

He died due to Malaria

Which of these is NOT true about Andres Bonifacio?

Zeus Salazar

Who coined the phrase: Ang kasaysayan ay isang salaysay na may saysay sa mga taong nagsasaysay?

Jose Rizal

Who influenced Andres Bonifacio and his company to establish KKK?

Andres Bonifacio

Who is NOT an Illustrado?

Gregoria de Jesus

Who is known to be the keeper of Katipunan's documents?

Emilio Aguinaldo

Who was elected as President in the election that happened in the Tejeros?

Antonio Montenegro

Who was the KKK member who said that if they would not agree on the kind of revolutionary government, they were to have and that if they were to let the status quo prevail they have to elect a president?

Teodoro Agoncillo

Who was the author who described Andres Bonifacio as obscure and that even his contemporaries, not even his sister could give clear and accurate data on his life?

Jacinto Lumbreras

Who was the first to preside the assembly at Tejeros Convention on March 25, 1897?

Emilio Aguinaldo

Who was the man being referred to as Capitan Miong?

Cristopher de Haro

Who was the merchant-businessman who provided a barter of the rest of the funds for Magellan's voyage?

Andres Bonifacio

Who wrote the Decalogue of the KKK?

Emilio Jacinto

Who wrote the Kartilya of the KKK?

Bonifacio recognized the value and intellect of Jacinto that he thought it was better than what he has written

Why did Andres Bonifacio adopt Emilio Jacinto's teachings of the Katipunan instead of his own draft of the code of conduct?

Because they lack trust with Ferdinand Magellan as their captain-general for he was a Portuguese knowing that the voyage was sponsored by the Spaniards

Why did the Spaniard crews plan and execute a mutiny against Ferdinand Magellan on their way to the Spice Islands?

Because the province is geographically and strategically located close to Manila for an easy attack

Why did the Spaniards have a special concern for Cavite province after the Katipuneros successfully launched their attack on August 30, 1896?

Because it was an addition to their religious practices and not as one removing the other

Why did the islanders easily adopt the Christian faith of the Europeans?

To verify the authenticity of the document by examining its physical characteristics

Why is external criticism important in the study of history?

Because he was not a law graduate

Why was Andres Bonifacio unfit for the position of Secretary of Interior according to Daniel Tirona?

Because it was the day of Jose Rizal's arrest and deportation to Dapitan

Why was July 7, 1892 significant to the life of Dr. Jose Rizal?

Because of the deaths of Marcelo H. Del Pilar and Graciano Lopez Jaena

Why was La Solidaridad eventually vanished in the year 1896?

Pigafetta was unable to find a fancier who would pay the deposit required by the printer

Why was Pigafetta's journal not published?

Because he was tasked to do journal writings and historical recordings

Why was the role of Antonio Pigafetta considered important in the Voyage headed by Ferdinand Magellan?

Short of funds Conflict of ideas La Solidaridad was not able to generate sentiment from the Spanish politicians and bureaucrats

[multiple answers] The following were the results of the failure of the Propaganda Movement-

To unite a nation To legitimize regimes To make sense of the present To inspire people to keep their good practices

[multiple answers] What are the importance of studying history?

Salaysay Saysay

[multiple answers] What are the two root words that could be obtained from the word Kasaysayan which give the true meaning of History according to Ambeth Ocampo?

Null Void

[multiple answers] What was the declaration made by Andres Bonifacio about the election that happened in Tejeros Convention?

Katipon Kawal Bayani

[multiple answers] What were the three ranks of the members of the KKK?

Cross Image of the Child Jesus

[multiple answers] What were the two things given by the Europeans to the islanders of Cebu which had religious significance?

"The Katipunan and the Revolution: Memoirs of a General" by Santiago Alvarez "The First Voyage Around the World" by Antonio Pigafetta

[multiple answers] Which of the following are primary sources?