Dad's Quiz

The American influence is very evident in the Philippines and its fast food culture is evident in many towns and cities. Which is the most popular fast food chain in the country?

• Joliibee

• Mcdonalds

• KFC

• Wendy's

Which ruler was the Philippines named after?

• King Philip the I of Spain

• King Philip the II of Spain

• King Philip the III of Spain

• King Philip of Spain

Magellan attempted to sail around the world but was killed in the Philippines. Who led the men who killed him?

• Lapu-Lapu

• Mahal

• Araw Araw

• Mundo

One of the Philippines delicacies is called balut. What is balut?

• Partially formed duck egg

• Dog

• Monkey Brains

• Raw Fish

What is the national language of the Philippines?

• Bisaya

• Filipino

• Cebuano

• Ilocano

It is possible to find a multitude of different cuisines in the Philippines as they have adapted many dishes from China, Spain, America etc. The food is usually contained in a covered pot and sold by vendors, you lift the lid and point to the food you want to eat. What is the name of this kind of stall?

• Turo-Turo

• Tuhog-Tuhog

• Ihaw-Ihaw

• Sip-Sip

President Marcos, one of the more colourful politicians in the Philippines was removed from power in 1986. Where did he spend his last days before dying in 1989?

• Hawaii

• Los Angeles

• New York

• San Francisco

What is the name of the palace that Imelda Marcos built for the visit of Pope John Paul the Second in 1981?

• The Coconut Palace

• The Marbled Palace

• The Sampaguita Palace

• The Jewelled Palace

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

• Land of the Morning Calm

• The Pearl of The Orient Seas

• The Jewel of the Middle East

• Land of a Thousand Elephants

What was the site of the first Christian mass in the Philippines?

• Polilio

• Cebu

• Limasawa or Masao or Mazzaua

• Siquijor