Philippine Colonization

Spanish Colonization

100

How long did the Spaniards colonize the Philippines for? [Give at least a range] 

333 years 

200

What is the name of the bi-weekly paper that the Propaganda Movement published to seek reform in the Spanish colony of the Philippines. 

La Solidaridad

300

Who were the "Propaganda movement" made out of? 

The group was made up of a coalition of Filipino exiles and university students who had matriculated at European universities.

400

What was the name of the labour system that the Spanish established in the Philippines (hint: triangle)

encomienda system 

500

Which battle in the Spanish-American war led to the Philippines independence from Spain? 

The Battle of Manila Bay

Japanese Colonization

100

How long did the Japanese invade the Philippines? 

3 years 

[1942-1945]

200

What world war 2 event, prompted the invasion of the Japanese in the Philippines

World War 2

300

What were the victims of sexual slavery during the Japanese invasion era called? 

Comfort Women 

400

Who were the Hukbalahap? 

During the Japanese occupation of the Philippines, the Hukbalahap created a resistance army consisting largely of peasant farmers against the Japanese forces in Central Luzon

500

What happened at the Bataan Death March? 

the forcible transfer by the Imperial Japanese Army of around 72,000 to 78,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war where the people walked 65 miles with countless abuse and limited resources 

American Colonization

100

Who was the First American Governor General of the Philippines? 

William Howard Taft

200

What happened after the Treaty of Paris was signed?

Spain ceded the Philippines to the United States for $20 million, along with Puerto Rico and Guam, which ended the 300+ years of Spanish rule 

300

What were the group of American teachers that arrived to the Philippines to train Filipino teachers

Thomasites

400

What event led to the Philippine-American War?

An American soldier shot and killed a Filipino soldier near San Juan Bridge Manila

500

How did the Philippine-American war end? 

Aguinaldo was captured and swore allegiance to the US and issued a proclamation calling on his army to lay down their arms, officially bringing an end to the war

Extras

100

When is the Philippines Independence Day? 

[When did the Philippines officially declare independence from Spanish colonization?] 

June 12th

200

Where did the famous phrase "punitin and sedula come from?" [Tear up the sedula] 

Cry of the Pugad Lawin 

• The phrase "Punitin ang sedula" refers to the act of tearing up the sedula or residence certificate, which was a form of identification and tax that Filipinos were required to carry during the Spanish colonial period.
• The sedula was symbolic of the Filipinos' submission to Spanish authority. It was a document that tied Filipinos to the Spanish colonial government, and tearing it up represented a rejection of colonial rule and oppression.

300

Which American General led the Philippine and American army during the Japanese invasion and is known for his famous line "I shall return" ?

General Douglas McArthur

400

What does "KKK" stand for and why are they significant?

Kataastaasan, Kagalanggalangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan

they were a secret society led by Andres Bonifacio that aimed to achieve independence from the Spanish empire through armed revolution

500

Give me the two novels written by Jose Rizal that he wrote to as a form of reformist protest against Spanish colonization in the Philippines.

Noli Me Tangere [Touch Me Not]

El Filibusterismo [The Reign of Greed]