Which term refers to 'Historic battle site symbolizing Filipino bravery' ?

• A. Mactan
• B. Tirad Pass
• C. Bataan
• D. National Destiny

Answer: (A)

Recognizing historic battle sites associated with Filipino bravery. Mactan is the site of the 1521 clash where local warriors led by Lapu-Lapu resisted Ferdinand Magellan's expedition. This encounter is celebrated as the Philippines’ early act of native defiance against foreign conquest, making Mactan a lasting symbol of courage and national identity. While other battles like Tirad Pass and Bataan are also remembered for bravery—representing sacrifice and endurance in different historical moments—they do not carry the same iconic link to a single, defining symbol of Filipino bravery as Mactan does. National Destiny isn’t a battle site at all. So the term that best matches the description is Mactan.