ARALING PANLIPUNAN REVIEWER

ROTARY QUIZBEE

July 4, 1946 – complete date of the inauguration of the Philippines and the proclamation of independence
Manuel A.Roxas – first president of the Third Republic and the last president of the Commonwealth
Treaty of General Relations – treaty signed by the Philippines and the United States that provided for the withdrawal and
surrender of all American rights and sovereignty over the Philippines except the bases needed for mutual
protection
Manila – the first city to be reestablished during the proclamation of Philippine Independence
President Harry Truman – president of the United States when the Philippines was granted independence
$8 million or Php 16 million – the total of war losses of the Philippines during the war
Heart Attack – cause of President Roxas” death
Elpidio Quirino – Took the place of Roxas as the second president of the Third Philippine Republic
General Carlos P. Romulo – the first Filipino and Asian to be elected President of United Nations General Assembly
Kempeitai – military police during the Japanese occupation
Samurai – razor-blade sword used by the Japanese soldiers
Guerillas – name given to the Filipinos who kept on hiding and fighting against the Japanese
Voice of Freedom- the station of the Filipino-American defenders broadcasting daily within the safety of Malinta Tunnel in
Corregidor
Japan-Philippine Pact Alliance – the first foreign treaty concluded by the Republic of the Philippines during the Japanese
period
Wild Eagles – the Japanese combat planes during World War II
General Sharp Jr. – the American General who surrendered Visayas and Mindanao to the Japanese
Macario Peralta Jr. – the Filipino guerilla leader in Panay who rendered invaluable service to the resistance and actually
participated in combat
MAKAPILI – the worst collaborator who were members of the fanatical, pro-Japanese organization.(Makabayan Katipunan
ng mga Pilipino)
Jose Laurel – the first Philippine President who proclaimed Martial Law
Washington D.C. USA – place where the government of the Commonwealth-in-Exile was functioning
Sergio Osmeña – took the place of President Manuel L. Quezon upon his death
Kalibo War Bulletin – the most famous guerilla papers which had the widest circulation in the entire island of Panay in
1944
“Ang Tigbatas” – the only newspaper that survived during the war and became the reading matter of the people of Panay
put up by Tomas Confesor, the Government of Free Panay
Saranac Lake New York – place where President Manuel L. Quezon died
Baguio – where president Jose P. Laurel and his cabinet transferred when the Japanese retreated on December 21, 1944
October 20, 1944 – complete date of General McArthur’s landing in Leyte
Red Beach Palo Leyte – exact place where General McArthur and his men landed
KAMIKAZE – the Japanese suicide pilots
The Battle of Leyte Gulf – the greatest naval battle in our history during World War II
Tacloban – place where the temporary Commonwealth was established during the liberation of the Visayas
Leyte – the first province liberated by the Americans
Lt. Manuel Octavio – the first Filipino casualty during the Liberation of Manila
Sulu – the place where Islam in Mindanao was first introduced
Samals – group of Filipino Muslims are plentiful in Zamboanga
Parian – called the Chinatown in Manila
A plot to kill the Spaniards was the main objective of this,clever and literate exconvict by the name of TINGCO
The second Japanese revolt in 1607 led to the defeat of the Japanese when the Filipino- Spanish Troops attacked the
Japanese town outside the walls of Manila. This town was called DILAO
The Japanese towns of Dilao and San Miguel were established during the time of the Spanish governor-general named
GOVERNOR DASMARIÑAS
The British successfully occupied Manila in what year? 1762-1764
During their occupation of Manila, the British army was assisted by the Indian soldiers called SEPOYS
The “Japanese Port” discovered by the Spaniards in the Lingayen Gulf was located in the town of AGOO
The most important reason why the “Muslim Wars” happened in Mindanao was the SPANISH INVASION IN MINDANAO
AND SULU
Who was known as the “ Greatest Spanish Conquistador” of the Philippines? JUAN DE SALCEDO
Which religion in the Philippines means “ submission to the will of God”? ISLAM
What is the court of the Muslim Filipinos called ? AGAMA
Who was the wife of Abu Bakr and the daughter of Raha Baginda? PARAMISULI
Governor Corcuera was successfully in invading Jolo headed by Sultan Bungsu. His wife was also taken prisoner.
Who his wife? SULTANA TUAN BALOCA
Who was the bishop of Manila who royalty received Sultan Alimud Din I when he fled with his family to Manila?
BISHOP JUAN DE ARRECHEDERA
Dr. Jose Rizal wrote a poem dedicated to a Spanish general who was successful in capturing Jolo. Who was this
brave general? GENERAL ANTONIO DE URBIZTONDO
To whom did Sultan Jamail A’lam lease Sabah? BRITISH NORTH BORNEO COMPANY
CARLES – the northern most part of Iloilo
COLON STREET (CEBU) – the oldest street in the Philippines
OTON – the first town established in Iloilo
RICE TERRACES – one of the world’s wonders found in the Mountain Province
CARABAO – the Philippines’ beast of burden
SAN JUANICO BRIDGE – the longest bridge in Asia found in the Philippines (Between Samar and Leyte)
MAYON VOLCANO – the most scenic spot in Albay
SAMPALOC LAKE – a lake that has outlet and inlet but where the water remains fresh throughout the year
CORREGIDOR ISLAND – the “ Island Fortress” that protects Manila from tidal wave
TUBA – the native drink of the Visayans
BASI – the native wine of the Ilokano from rice
TAAL LAKE – known as” lake within the lake”
LA TRINIDAD VALLEY – the famous vegetable and flower basket of Benguet
VANDA SANDENANA – the most magnificient of all the Philippine Orchids
MT. KANLAON – the most notable peak in Negros Island
LEYTE – province noted for its natural asphalt
FUGA ISLAND – an Island in Batanes Group declared by the Department of Energy as the “ Hydrocarbon Island”
SAMTOY – name given to the Ilocanos because of their unique regional characteristics
COMIS GLORIAMARIA – the rarest and the most valuable shell in the Philippines
1,800 kilometers – the greatest length north to south of the archipelago
1,001 kilometers – the greatest breadth east to west of the country
SAMAR,NEGROS AND PANAY – three largest islands in the Visayas
LUZON,PALAWAN AND MINDORO – three largest islands in Luzon
HIBOK-HIBOK – the most popular volcano in Camiguin Island
TROPICAL – main characteristics of the Philippine climate
MALAYSIA – Southeast Asian country which resembles much of the vegetation of the Philippines
MUÑOZ ( NUEVA ECIJA) – known as the “ Science City of the Country)
BOHOL – an Island province famous for its “ Chocolate Hills”
PARACALE – the gold district in Camarines Norte
BAGUIO CITY – the “ Summer Capital of the Philippines”
SIQUIJOR – province in Central Visayas that became a regular province
SILIMAN UNIVERSITY – the Philippines first protestant university located in Dumaguete City
CEBU CITY – the commercial, financial and educational center of Southern Philippines
MACTAN ISLAND – where an International Airport in Central Visayas is located
TOLEDO – place in Cebu where the biggest copper mine in the Philippines and Southeast Asia located
HAYENCH HILL – another name for Bohol’s Chocolate Hills
GATO ISLAND – an Island Northwest of Cebu famous as breeding ground for sea snakes and has provided the
most reptile skin output of the country
BOHOL – province in Central Visayas considered as the paradise of the world’s rare and beautiful shells such as
“Gloria Maris” and the “ Golden Cowries”
BACLAYON CHURCH – built in Bohol by Jesuits in 1596, this is considered the oldest church in the country
TAUSUGS – Muslim groups who are inhabitant s of the province of Sulu
DIPOLOG CITY – Western Mindanao pride as city of orchids. The most peaceful metropolis in the autonomous
region of Western Mindanao
DAKAK – the most famous resort and tourist attraction in Zamboanga del Norte
ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR –province known as the biggest source of “ Mother-of-Pearl” shells in Western Mindanao
The American governor –general who was responsible in naming Sampaguita as the National Flower and Narra as
the National Tree of the Philippines. GOVERNOR FRANK MURPHY
The hybrid of carabao and a boar is a Tamaraw. Where in the Philippines are the Tamaraw found? MINDORO
Which of the Chinese names given to the Philippines means “ Land Adjacent to Mainland”. LIU-SUNG
Aside from Cordillera and Sierra Madre mountain ranges,what other mountain range is prominent in Northern
Luzon? CARABALLO
The container or URN used by our forefathers where the remain of their dead were placed? MANUNGGAL JAR
The ancient Filipino alphabets used by the Tagbanuas in Palawan. ALIBATA
Named given by Dr. Otley Beyer to the first Filipino believed to have appeared between 250,000 years ago. DAWN
MAN
Among the smallest people on earth believed to haveappeared between 25,000 to 30,000 years ago. NEGRITOES
The first immigrants to reach the Philippines by the sea. Whose descendants are the terrace-building tribes of
Northern Luzon like the Ifugaos, Igorots and other tribes in Mindanao. INDONESIANS
The first Filipino according to Dr. Robert Fox. TABON MAN/ PALAWAN MAN
Where the oldest human fossils was found by Dr. Fox and his group? TABON CAVE PALAWAN
The traditional chronicles of ancient Panay. MARAGTAS
Believed to be the writer of Maragtas. PEDRO MOTECLARO
The unit of government of the early Filipinos was called? BARANGAY
A group of Filipinos who developed the world’s most perfect calendar. IFUGAOS
In the famous chronicle called “ Maragtas”, the wisest of the datus who ruled Panay was? DATU SUMAKWEL
Leader of the Spanish troop who defeated Sultan Kudarat in Cotabato. GOVERNOR SEBASTIAN HURTADO DE
CORCUERA
Defeated Marawi from governor Weylars invasion of Lanao.DATU AMAI PAKPAK
Written Legal Code among the Muslim Filipinos in Mindanao. LUWARAN
The first woman to become a member of the Philippine Congress. ELISA R. OCHOA
The oldest delegate during the 1934 Constitutiona Convention. TEODORO SANDIKO
Te youngest delegate during 1934 Constitutional Convention. WENCESLAO VINZON
Delegate of the 1934 CON-CON who signed the constitution with his own blood. GREGORIO PERFECTO
The greatest educational legacy of the United States to Philippine Civilization. SYSTEM OF PUBLIC EDUCATION
Proclaimed Tagalog as the basis of our National Language. MANUEL L. QUEZON
The first city in the Philippines bombed by the Japanese. DAVAO
Commander of the USAFFE at the beginning of the World War II. LT. GENERAL DOUGLAS MCARTUR
The first Japanese general who land in the Philippines. GENERAL MASAHARU HOOMA
The Filipino who won fame in aerial combat and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by General Douglas
McArtur. JESUS VILLAMOR
Complete date of the fall of Bataan. APRIL 9, 1942
The long marchfrom Bataan to Tarlac which the surrendered Filipino and American Troops were forced to join at
gunpoint. DEATH MARCH
American general who surrendered Bataan to Japanese. GENERAL EDWARD KING
American general who surrendered Corregidor to to the Japanese. GENERAL JONATHAN WAINWRIGHT
A Filipino sergeant and native of Leon,Iloilo, who was awarded the US Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest
military honor given by US government to soldiers. JOSE CALUGAS
Complete date of the surrender of Corregidor to the Japanese. MAY 6, 1942
Complete date of the Japanese attack to the Philippines. DECEMBER 8, 1941
The chief Justice of the Supreme Court who was executed by the Japanese. JOSE ABAD SANTOS
The Japanese language which was propagated during the Japanese occupation . NIPONGGO
Complete date of the inaugurationof the Japanese-sponsored Philippine Republic. OCTOBER 14, 1943
Elected President of the Japanese-sponsored Philippine Republic. JOSE P. LAUREL