L.E.T Philippine History

1.When the Philippine was divided into Regional Centers, the following strategies
were taken into consideration except one.
(a) the area property.
b. the degree of urbanization.
c. the economic and servicing capacities.
d. the strategic and convenient location.
2. Which of the following theories explains that the Philippines was once a part
of Continental Asia?
a. Magnetic
(b) Asiatic
c. Mu
d. Ice Age
3. Who were the earliest known inhabitants in the Philippines believed to reach the
country from the Asian mainland by way of the ancient land bridges?
(a) Pygmies
b. Malays
c. Indonesia
D. Arabs
4. The historical purchase of Panay consisted of what items?
a. gold bars
b. gold salakot
c. gold necklace
(d) both b and c
5. Early Philippine relations with other countries in Asia have one common intention.
What is it?
a. geographical location
b. religion
c. marriage
(d) trade
6. Which of the following values hinder the economic stability of the Filipinos during
the pre-colonial period?
a. hardworking
b. extravagance
(c) fatalism
d. utang na loob
7. What group of Filipinos were considered the most tattooed?
a. Ilocanos
b. Tagalogs
(c) Visayans
d. Muslims
8.. All of the following are causes of divorce except one.
(a) death
b. insanity
c. cruelty
d. desertion
9. When there is no male heir to succeed the royal throne, who is the most
appropriate successor?
(a) the 1st wife
b. insanity
c. the youngest daughter
d. the oldest daughter
10. Which of the following is not considered when elevating somebody to be the
datu of the barangay?

(a) the most matured
b. the wealthiest
c. the strongest
d. the wisest
11. What is the present name of the Spice Island?
a. Moluccas
b. Guam
(c) Indonesia
d. Singapore
12. Which ship of Magellan proved that the world is round?
(a) Victoria
b. Trinidad
c. Concepcion
d. San Antonio
13. From the Treaty of Tordesillas, the east of Cape Verde Island belongs to what
country?
a. Germany
b. Greece
(c) Portugal
d. Spain
14. The Cape of Good Hope is south of what continent?
a. Asia
(b) Africa
c. Latin America
d. Europe
15. Before Magellan came to the Philippines, he first landed in what part of South
America?
(a) Port San Juan
b. Jamaica
c. Mexico
d. Honduras
16. The voyage of Magellan is significant because of the following reasons except
that
a. the Venetian monopoly of the trade route to the East was broken.
b. had increase the geographical knowledge of mankind.
c. proved once and for all that the earth is round.
(d) made the Philippines a part of the western civilization.
16. Who was the highest official in the Philippines during the Spanish regime?
a. Cabeza de Barangay
(b) Governor general
c. viceroy
d. director general
17. During the Spanish regime, what department of the national government is
nonexistent?
a. judiciary
(b) legislative
c. executive
d. both a & b
18. The first city during the Spanish regime was ____.
a. Manila
b. Vigan
(c) Cebu
d. Naga
19. During the Spanish regime, the Filipinos were forced to sell their agricultural
products to the Spaniards. What was this activity called for?
a. polo
(b) tribute
c. obras pias
d. bandala
20. What is the most important role of the missionaries in the Philippines?
a. Taught the Filipinos new industries.
(b) Converted the Filipinos to Christianity.
c. Educated the Filipinos.
d. Watchdog of the Spanish king.
21. What Education Decree provided for the opening of a normal school in the
Philippines?
a. Educational Decree of 1859
(b) Educational Decree of 1863
c. Educationa Act of 1895
d. Circular Act of 1903
22. The fist sign of Filipinos resentment against the Spaniards occurred in 1574 when
Rajah Lakandula attacked the Spaniards in ______.
a. Intramuros
(b) Tondo
c. Cavite
d. Vigan
23. The Uprisings in the 18th century were caused by the following except
a. injustice
b. cruelty
c. religious tolerance
(d) collection of tribute
24.The most famous uprising in the Philippines during the Spanish regime was that
of _________ in Ilocos region.
a. Dagohoy
(b) Diego Silang
c. Palaris
d. Maniago
25. The Rio Grande de Mindanao is found in _________.
a. Surigao
b. Samar
(c) Cotabato
d. Davao
26. Who was the Filipino general of the First Phil. Republic who was known as an
execellent fighter but lacked the patience and tact to deal with his fellowmen?
a. Juan Luna
(b) Antonio Luna
c. Gregorio del Pilar
d. Graciano Lopez Jaena
27. What marked the fall of the first Philippine Republic?
a. The death of Gregorio del Pilar.
b. The outbreak of Phil. American War in 1899.
c. The fight at San Juan del Monte bridge.
(d) The capture of Emilio Aguinaldo.
28. The first local election during the American regime was held in _______.
(a) Baliuag, Bulacan
b. Baguio City
c. Cebu City
d. Vigan, Ilocos Sur
29. Which of the following laid the foundation of the American Democratic
regime in the Philippines?
a. Schurman Commission
b. Spooner Amendment
(c) Phil. Bill of 1902
d. First Phil. Assembly
30. What law provided for the establishment of the Commonwealth government
in the Philippines?
a. Jones Law
(b) Tydings-McDuffie Law
c. The Philippine Constitution
d. Hare-Hawes-cutting Law