Philippine History Part 5

Question 1

Composer of the Philippine National Anthem

Accepted Answer

Julian Felipe

Question 2

Spaniards Born in the Philippines

Accepted Answer

Insulares

Question 3

Leader of Magdalo

Accepted Answer

Baldomero Aguinaldo

Question 4

Leader of Magdiwang

Accepted Answer

Mariano Alvarez

Question 5

Founder of La Liga Filipina

Accepted Answer

Jose Rizal

Question 6

Painter of the Spolarium

Accepted Answer

Juan Luna

Question 7

Who was the first Filipino to declare independence from Spain?

Accepted Answer

Emilio Aguinaldo

Question 8

What is the longest river in the Philippines?

Accepted Answer

Cagayan River

Question 9

What body of water lies between the islands of Samar, Leyte, and Mindanao?

Accepted Answer

Surigao Strait

Question 10

Who wrote the national epic, Florante at Laura?

Accepted Answer

Francisco Balagtas

Question 11

Which law provides for the Philippine Local Government Code?

Accepted Answer

Republic Act No. 7160

Question 12

Who was the leader of the Hukbalahap, a guerrilla group that fought against Japanese occupation?

Accepted Answer

Luis Taruc

Question 13

What is the name of the oral tradition from the Ifugao people, which is used to pass down stories from generation to generation?

Accepted Answer

Hudhud

Question 14

Who is the National Artist for Literature known for his speculative fiction and works like The Summer Solstice?

Accepted Answer

Nick Joaquin

Question 15

What year did Butuan City become a highly urbanized city?

Accepted Answer

1995

Question 16

Who was the first woman to serve as a senator in the Philippines?

Accepted Answer

Josefina "Peping" de la Cruz

Question 17

What was the bloodiest battle during the Philippine-American War and in what year did it happened?

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Balangiga in 1901

Question 18

Give the complete date as to when was Butuan established as a city?

Accepted Answer

August 31, 1970

Question 19

What is the ancient Filipino epic poem from the Visayas that tells the story of the hero Labaw Donggon?

Accepted Answer

Hinilawod

Question 20

What ancient trading practice was Butuan known for?

Accepted Answer

Barter trade