Pre-Colonial Era
The small communities in pre-colonial Philippines were often led by a __________ who made important decisions.
DATU
Spain ruled the Philippines for __________ years.
333 YEARS
English became the primary language of instruction during the __________ period.
AMERICAN
Filipino guerrillas fought against the __________ forces during the occupation.
JAPANESE
Martial Law in the Philippines was declared by President __________.
FERDINAND E. MARCOS SR.
Early Filipinos believed in spirits and nature, a practice known as __________.
ANIMISM
The national hero who wrote Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo was __________.
DR. JOSÉ RIZAL
The first public school system in the Philippines was introduced by the __________.
AMERICANS
Japan invaded the Philippines during World War II in __________.
1941
Martial Law was officially proclaimed on __________.
SEPTEMBER 21, 1972
Early Filipinos who lived along rivers and coasts often built their houses on stilts called __________.
BAHAY KUBO
The execution of Gomburza in 1872 happened after the __________ Mutiny.
CAVITE
American teachers who came to the Philippines aboard the USS Thomas were called __________.
THOMASITES
The Battle of __________ in 1945 led to the liberation of Manila.
MANILA
Media outlets were __________ during the early days of Martial Law.
CLOSED/CONTROLLED
The traditional Filipino writing system used before the Spanish colonization was called __________.
BAYBAYIN
The katipunero who wrote the Kartilya ng Katipunan was __________.
EMILIO JACINTO
The Philippine-American War officially began in __________.
1899
The slogan used by Japan to promote Asian unity was __________.
"ASIA FOR ASIANS"
One reason given for declaring Martial Law was the threat of __________.
COMMUNISM
Pre-colonial Filipinos traded goods like gold, pearls, and jars with countries like __________ and China.
INDIA
The first permanent Spanish settlement was established in __________ in 1565.
CEBU
The Treaty of __________ ended the Spanish-American War in 1898.
PARIS
The forced, 65-mile march of American and Filipino prisoners of war in 1942 is known as the ________.
BATAAN DEATH MARCH
The assassination of __________ in 1983 helped spark resistance against the Marcos regime.
BENIGNO "NINOY" AQUINO JR.