Welcome to the Philippines!

Who discovered the Philippines?

• Christopher Columbus

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco de Gama

Which ruler was the Philippines named after?

• Prince Felipe of Argentina

• King Philip II of Spain

• Philip II of Macedon

• Ferdinand, Prince of Asturias

What are the established years of Spanish occupancy in the Philippines?

• 1565-1890

• 1898-1946

• 1762-1764

• 1565-1898

Spanish colonization in 1500s saw the introduction of the 'code of law', the oldest modern university in Asia, and ...

• Spanish as it's official language

• Christianity - which is currently 92% of the country's population

• Hispanic physical features (mestiza)

Who is the National Hero of the Philippines?

• Benigno Aquino Jr

• Dr Jose Rizal

• Andres Bonifacio

• Apolinario Mabini

Who is the 1st President of the Republic of the Philippines?

• Manuel L. Quezon

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Ferdinand E. Marcos

• Rodrigo Duterte

What is the Official language of the Philippines?

• Tagalog

• Spanish

• Filipino

• Mandarin

Philippines is comprised of at least 7,100 islands. True or False?

• True - depends if it's high tide or low tide

• False - only three islands, Luzon, Visayas & Mindanao

Of the 7,100+ islands of the Philippines, which one is the largest?

• Visayas

• Luzon

• Mindanao

• Manila

What other name is commonly used to refer to the Philippines?

• Pearl of the Orient Seas

• Land of the Morning

• China's Neighbor

• Cradle of Noble Heroes