All about the Philippines

The modern name for the country can trace its roots to the explorer Ruy López de Villalobos. Who was he honoring when naming the country in 1543?

• Carlos III

• Philip II of Spain

• Felipe IV of Spain

• Leopoldo I

What is the precise number of islands that make up the Philippines?

• 7,641

• 7,106

• 7,416

• 7,164

This island province is the smallest province in the Philippines in terms of land area and population.

• Camiguin

• Siquijor

• Negros Occidental

• Batanes

What is the name of the oldest city in the Philippines?

• Iloilo City

• Cebu City

• Davao City

• Dapitan City

What place in the Philippines is also known as the "walled city"?

• Calle Crisologo, Vigan

• Intramuros

• Kayangan Lake, Coron, Palawan

• Rizal Park, Manila

What do you call the native boat that is used by the people of Palawan?

• Balangay

• Vinta

• Banka

• Karakoa

How many languages are spoken in the Philippines?

• More than 160 languages

• More than 180 languages

• More than 170 languages

• More than 145 languages

Who invented the first working karaoke machine?

• Eduardo San Juan

• Gregorio Zara

• Roberto del Rosario

• Fe del Mundo

What does the sun in the Philippine Flag symbolizes?

• Courage

• Liberty

• Dignity

• Integrity

What does the white triangle in the Philippine Flag signifies?

• Sense of freedom

• Hope for equality

• Seek for peace and justice

• Patriotism