LET Secondary Social Sciences — Philippine HistoryConcept Map
Concept maps are proven memory anchors for high-volume exams like LET Secondary. This page maps out the key ideas of Philippine History, the sub-topics that appear on LET Secondary Social Sciences papers, and the connections Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) frequently tests in mixed-concept questions.
Exam context
For the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers — Secondary, Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) tests Social Sciences under a "Core" label, with Philippine History in the 2nd slot across 8 chapters. LET Secondary candidates must clear the Weighted average of 75% with no grade below 50% cut on the 2026 paper, which draws about a meaningful share of Social Sciences questions. Date to watch: Bi-annual.
Philippine History - Concept Map
Central Concept
Philippine History
Related Concepts
Concept
Pre-colonial Philippines
Sub Concepts
- Barangay system
- Social classes (maginoo, timawa, alipin)
- Baybayin writing system
- Trade with Asia
- Animism and early religions
Relationship To Central
Foundation period establishing indigenous culture and society
Concept
Spanish Colonial Period (1565-1898)
Sub Concepts
- Magellan's arrival and death
- Legazpi's colonization
- Encomienda system
- Galleon Trade
- Religious conversion
- Revolts and resistance
Relationship To Central
Major colonial transformation shaping Filipino culture and identity
Concept
Revolutionary Period (1896-1898)
Sub Concepts
- Propaganda Movement
- Katipunan organization
- Rizal's martyrdom
- Bonifacio's leadership
- Declaration of Independence
Relationship To Central
Nationalist awakening and struggle for independence
Concept
American Colonial Period (1898-1946)
Sub Concepts
- Philippine-American War
- Thomasites education
- Commonwealth government
- Democratic institutions
- Infrastructure development
Relationship To Central
Democratic institutions and modern education system establishment
Concept
Japanese Occupation (1941-1945)
Sub Concepts
- Bataan Death March
- Guerrilla resistance
- Puppet government
- Liberation campaigns
- War devastation
Relationship To Central
Period of struggle testing Filipino resilience and nationalism
Concept
Post-Independence Philippines (1946-present)
Sub Concepts
- Third Republic establishment
- Martial Law period
- EDSA Revolution
- Democratic restoration
- Contemporary challenges
Relationship To Central
Modern democratic nation-building with ongoing challenges
Concept Connections
To
Spanish Colonial Period
From
Pre-colonial Philippines
Strength
strong
Relationship
Cultural transformation through colonization
To
Revolutionary Period
From
Spanish Colonial Period
Strength
strong
Relationship
Oppression leading to nationalist awakening
To
American Colonial Period
From
Revolutionary Period
Strength
strong
Relationship
Failed independence leading to new colonial rule
To
Japanese Occupation
From
American Colonial Period
Strength
moderate
Relationship
World War II disrupting colonial administration
To
Post-Independence Philippines
From
Japanese Occupation
Strength
strong
Relationship
War experience strengthening desire for true independence
To
Katipunan
From
Propaganda Movement
Strength
strong
Relationship
Peaceful reform transitioning to armed revolution
To
Filipino nationalism
From
Rizal's writings
Strength
strong
Relationship
Literature inspiring national consciousness
To
EDSA Revolution
From
Martial Law
Strength
strong
Relationship
Authoritarian rule sparking democratic uprising
To
Modern Philippines
From
American education system
Strength
moderate
Relationship
Educational foundation shaping contemporary society
To
Modern local government
From
Barangay system
Strength
moderate
Relationship
Indigenous governance influencing current structure
To
Filipino culture
From
Spanish religious influence
Strength
strong
Relationship
Christianity becoming integral to Filipino identity
To
Philippine-US relations
From
World War II experience
Strength
moderate
Relationship
Shared wartime experience strengthening alliance
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