Meaning of the Cry
In Philippine history, what does the term "Cry" refer to?
A. The first Katipunan meeting
B. The first open act of rebellion against Spanish rule
C. The declaration of Philippine independence in 1898
D. The first battle in Cavite
B. The first open act of rebellion against Spanish rule
In what year was the Katipunan founded?
1892
Who was known as the "Brains of the Katipunan"?
Emilio Jacinto
What was a cedula?
A. A proof of land ownership
B. A residence certificate proving identity and tax payment
C. A soldier’s ID card
D. A marriage license
B. A residence certificate proving identity and tax payment
What date is officially recognized today for the Cry of Pugad Lawin?
August 23, 1896
What is the Spanish term for "The Cry" or “Call to Arms”?
El Grito
Who was the founder and leader (Supremo) of the Katipunan?
Andres Bonifacio
Who was called “Tandang Sora” and gave shelter to Katipuneros?
A. Gregoria de Jesus
B. Melchora Aquino
C. Trinidad Tecson
D. Teresa Magbanua
B. Melchora Aquino
Who tore the cedula first during the Cry?
Andres Bonifacio
Who promoted August 23 as the official date?
A. Emilio Aguinaldo
B. Ferdinand Marcos
C. Diosdado Macapagal
D. Jose P. Laurel
C. Diosdado Macapagal
What is one symbolic act that is associated with the Cry?
Tearing of cedulas
Which member betrayed the Katipunan on August 19, 1896?
A. Emilio Jacinto
B. Teodoro Plata
C. Teodoro Patiño
D. Pio Valenzuela
C. Teodoro Patiño
Which Cavite leader’s son claimed the Cry happened in Bahay Toro?
A. Emilio Aguinaldo
B. Mariano Alvarez
C. Apolinario Mabini
D. Daniel Tirona
B. Mariano Alvarez
What did tearing the cedula symbolize?
A. Paying higher taxes to Spain
B. Refusal to pay taxes, rejection of Spanish authority, readiness to fight
C. Joining the Spanish army
D. Declaring loyalty to Spain
B. Refusal to pay taxes, rejection of Spanish authority, readiness to fight
Which eyewitness claimed the Cry was on August 26 in Kangkong, Balintawak?
A. Gregoria de Jesus
B. Santiago Alvarez
C. Guillermo Masangkay
D. Pio Valenzuela
C. Guillermo Masangkay
What other act signaled the start of the revolt?
A. Singing the national anthem
B. Loud shouts for independence — “Viva la Independencia Filipina!”
C. Ringing church bells
D. Marching to Manila
B. Loud shouts for independence — “Viva la Independencia Filipina!”
What was found during the raid at the Diario de Manila printing press?
A. Maps and church records
B. Membership lists, letters, revolutionary plans, and weapons
C. Foreign aid contracts
D. Spanish army uniforms
B. Membership lists, letters, revolutionary plans, and weapons
Who was Andres Bonifacio’s wife and the "Lakambini" of the Katipunan?
A. Melchora Aquino
B. Gregoria de Jesus
C. Trinidad Tecson
D. Teresa Magbanua
B. Gregoria de Jesus
What event happened later the same day according to Masangkay?
A. First skirmish with Spanish forces
B. Signing of the Pact of Biak-na-Bato
C. Execution of Bonifacio
D. Capture of Emilio Aguinaldo
A. First skirmish with Spanish forces
Give one reason why historians disagree about the date and location
- Large area of Balintawak
- Series of events over days
- Conflicting accounts
- Political influence
Why is the Cry considered the “call to arms” for the revolution?
A. It announced a peace treaty with Spain
B. It united Filipinos to openly defy Spanish authority and begin armed revolt
C. It marked the founding of the Katipunan
D. It ended the Spanish–American War
B. It united Filipinos to openly defy Spanish authority and begin armed revolt
Why did Bonifacio urgently call members to meet in Balintawak?
A. To celebrate a victory
B. To decide quickly on starting the revolution after the Katipunan was discovered
C. To sign the declaration of independence
D. To meet with Spanish officials
B. To decide quickly on starting the revolution after the Katipunan was discovered
Which pair are both eyewitnesses who gave different dates for the Cry?
A. Emilio Aguinaldo & Apolinario Mabini
B. Pio Valenzuela & Guillermo Masangkay
C. Andres Bonifacio & Emilio Jacinto
D. Mariano Alvarez & Gregoria de Jesus
B. Pio Valenzuela & Guillermo Masangkay
Where in sitios of Balintawak did the Katipuneros meet before the Cry?
A. Kangkong, Pugad Lawin, Bahay Toro, Pasong Tamo
B. Malolos, Kawit, Imus, Naic
C. Caloocan, Tondo, Binondo, Quiapo
D. Dagupan, Vigan, Laoag, San Fernando
A. Kangkong, Pugad Lawin, Bahay Toro, Pasong Tamo
Name the five main different dates/places claimed for the Cry.
A. Aug 23 (Pugad Lawin), Aug 24 (Bahay Toro), Aug 25 (Near Caloocan), Aug 26 (Kangkong), Aug 25 (Spanish Guardia Civil)
B. Aug 23 (Pugad Lawin), Aug 24 (Batangas), Aug 25 (Bulacan), Aug 26 (Manila), Aug 25 (Spanish Guardia Civil)
A. Aug 23 (Pugad Lawin), Aug 24 (Bahay Toro), Aug 25 (Near Caloocan), Aug 26 (Kangkong), Aug 25 (Spanish Guardia Civil)