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Philippine national heroes Quiz for Grade 5

10 social studies questions on philippine national heroes with answers, written for Grade 5. Use it as it is, change any question, print it with an answer key, or give it online and let it grade itself.

1.
Who is known as the 'Father of the Philippine Revolution'? (Multiple choice)
  1. Apolinario Mabini
  2. Emilio Aguinaldo
  3. Jose Rizal
  4. Andres Bonifacio
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Andres Bonifacio

Andres Bonifacio founded the Katipunan and led the Philippine Revolution against Spain.
2.
Which hero wrote the novel 'Noli Me Tangere' to expose Spanish abuses? (Multiple choice)
  1. Emilio Aguinaldo
  2. Apolinario Mabini
  3. Marcelo H. del Pilar
  4. Jose Rizal
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Jose Rizal

'Noli Me Tangere' was written by Jose Rizal to reveal the injustices under Spanish rule.
3.
Emilio Aguinaldo was the first president of the Philippines. (True or false)
  1. True
  2. False
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True

Emilio Aguinaldo became the first president of the Philippine Republic in 1899.
4.
This hero is called the 'Brains of the Revolution' and was a key adviser to Emilio Aguinaldo. (Identification)
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Apolinario Mabini

Apolinario Mabini was known for his intelligence and political guidance.
5.
_____ is the national hero who was executed on December 30, 1896. (Fill in the blank)
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Jose Rizal

Jose Rizal was executed by the Spanish colonial government on that date.
6.
Which hero was a journalist and editor of the newspaper 'La Solidaridad'? (Multiple choice)
  1. Andres Bonifacio
  2. Jose Rizal
  3. Marcelo H. del Pilar
  4. Emilio Aguinaldo
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Marcelo H. del Pilar

Marcelo H. del Pilar used journalism to fight for reforms.
7.
Andres Bonifacio founded the Katipunan to fight for Philippine independence. (True or false)
  1. True
  2. False
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True

The Katipunan was a secret society started by Bonifacio to resist Spanish rule.
8.
Who was known as the 'Sublime Paralytic' for his physical disability but great intellect? (Multiple choice)
  1. Jose Rizal
  2. Marcelo H. del Pilar
  3. Emilio Aguinaldo
  4. Apolinario Mabini
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Apolinario Mabini

Mabini was paralyzed but remained a brilliant thinker and leader.
9.
Match each hero with their contribution. (Matching type)
1. Jose Rizal
A. Wrote novels exposing Spanish abuses
2. Andres Bonifacio
B. Led reformist journalism
3. Emilio Aguinaldo
C. Founded the Katipunan
4. Marcelo H. del Pilar
D. First president of the Philippines
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1 = Wrote novels exposing Spanish abuses; 2 = Founded the Katipunan; 3 = First president of the Philippines; 4 = Led reformist journalism

Each hero is matched with their main contribution to Philippine history.
10.
Give three Philippine national heroes who fought for independence. (Enumeration)
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Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Emilio Aguinaldo

These three heroes played important roles in the struggle for independence.