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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, Revolution and Restoration.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the Communist rebels continue to operate?
(a) Due to the terrible living conditions in the cities.
(b) Due to the desire for a communist government.
(c) Many in the country are still members of the Communist Party.
(d) Due to the terrible economic conditions in the countryside.

2. During the mid 1800s, the American desire to become a world power and be taken seriously _____________.
(a) Ends.
(b) Grows.
(c) Shrinks.
(d) Begins.

3. What does Francis Harrison quickly do when he becomes the U.S. governor of the Philippines?
(a) He becomes very unpopular among the natives.
(b) He attempts to "Americanize" the Filipinos.
(c) He shows the power he has over the Filipinos.
(d) He assimilates to the Filipino culture and becomes popular with the locals.

4. What takes off in Europe and creates a demand for a viable route to the Far East?
(a) Yoga and interest in Eastern religions.
(b) The Asian spice trade.
(c) The Black Death.
(d) A desire for fine China.

5. How does the insurgent force's policy gradually switch?
(a) From a policy of direct confrontation to no confrontation.
(b) From a policy of guerrilla tactics to direct confrontation.
(c) From a policy of guerrilla tactics to traditional tactics.
(d) From a policy of direct confrontation to guerrilla tactics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In January 1900, who does President McKinley summon to discuss the Philippines?

2. Where do the Spaniards set up a trading post?

3. When is Nino's wife, Cory, allowed to visit him?

4. How does Cory Aquino come to power?

5. What does Cory Aquino reluctantly decide to do in 1985?

(see the answer key)

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