1. Which was signed by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on November 8, 2024?
1) Peace treaty with China
2) Maritime Zones Act and Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act
3) Military alliance with the USA
4) Trade agreement with ASEAN
Answer: 2
2. What is the Chinese name for Scarborough Shoal?
1) South China Sea
2) Spratly Islands
3) Huangyan Dao
4) Paracel Islands
Answer: 3
3. What does the Maritime Zones Act establish?
1) Trade zones
2) Military zones
3) Maritime boundaries and entitlements
4) Fishing zones only
Answer: 3
4. How has China responded to the Philippines’ new maritime laws?
1) Accepted them completely
2) Remained neutral
3) Proposed negotiations
4) Firmly opposed them
Answer: 4
5. What actions have Chinese vessels reportedly taken against Philippine ships?
1) Ramming and blocking
2) Offering assistance
3) Joint patrols
4) Peaceful escorts
Answer: 1
6. What framework does the Maritime Zones Act align with?
1) ASEAN Agreement
2) U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea
3) Bilateral treaty with China
4) Asia-Pacific Maritime Code
Answer: 2
7. What does the Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act permit?
1) Unrestricted access to all vessels
2) Complete closure of sea lanes
3) Presidential designation of specific sea and air routes
4) Commercial fishing only
Answer: 3
8. How much of the South China Sea does China claim?
1) Half
2) One-third
3) Nearly all
4) Only disputed islands
Answer: 3
9. What was China’s diplomatic response to the Philippines’ actions?
1) Summoned the Philippine ambassador
2) Closed diplomatic relations
3) Requested UN intervention
4) Proposed joint development
Answer: 1
10. What has China intensified in response to the situation?
1) Economic sanctions
2) Diplomatic talks
3) Military presence
4) Trade relations
Answer: 3
11. What is the primary purpose of the Philippines’ new maritime laws?
1) Economic development
2) Environmental protection
3) Protecting national security and asserting territorial rights
4) Tourism promotion
Answer: 3
12. How has China responded to international rulings on territorial claims?
1) Fully accepted them
2) Dismissed them
3) Requested appeals
4) Partially implemented them
Answer: 2
13. What type of vessels has China deployed in disputed waters?
1) Coast guard and navy vessels
2) Fishing boats only
3) Research vessels only
4) Commercial ships only
Answer: 1
14. What broader implications does this conflict have?
1) Environmental concerns only
2) Economic impacts only
3) Regional stability and international shipping
4) Cultural exchange issues
Answer: 3
15. What weapons have been reportedly used in sea confrontations?
1) Water cannons
2) Nuclear weapons
3) Air strikes
4) Land-based missiles
Answer: 1
16. What is China’s stance on its recent actions in the disputed area?
1) Admits wrongdoing
2) Claims they are unlawful
3) Claims they are lawful and align with international practices
4) No official stance
Answer: 3
17. Who else has claims in the South China Sea?
1) Only China
2) Only the Philippines
3) Other Southeast Asian nations
4) Only Western nations
Answer: 3
18. What does the current situation suggest for the future?
1) Immediate resolution
2) Continuation of heightened tensions
3) Complete withdrawal of all claims
4) Immediate military conflict
Answer: 2
19. What role does the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea play?
1) No role
2) Provides basis for Maritime Zones Act
3) Supports only China’s claims
4) Prohibits all maritime claims
Answer: 2
20. What has been suggested as a potential solution?
1) Military intervention
2) Economic sanctions
3) Diplomatic efforts
4) Complete isolation
Answer: 3
21. What is the primary concern of the international community?
1) Environmental impact
2) Economic losses
3) Potential military confrontations
4) Cultural differences
Answer: 3
22. What aspect of security does the Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act address?
1) Cyber security
2) Land security
3) National security
4) Personal security
Answer: 3
23. What has been reported about Philippine military presence?
1) Complete withdrawal
2) Accused of frequent incursions by China
3) No presence
4) Joint patrols with China
Answer: 2
24. What type of damage has resulted from confrontations?
1) Environmental only
2) Property damage and injuries
3) No damage reported
4) Cultural sites only
Answer: 2
25 of diplomatic relations between China and the Philippines?
1) Completely severed
2) Strengthening
3) Tense and complex
4) Neutral
Answer: 3