Philippine History Trivia

What were Jose Rizal's last words?

• Consummatum est! (It is done!)

• Mi Ultimo Adios. (My Last Farewell.)

• No llores por mi. (Don't cry for me.)

• Señora, ¿puede anular la transacción? (Ma'am, pa-void po?)

Answer explanation

Foreign influences were evident on most aspects of Filipino culture - the Philippine languages, for example. Now, from which Asian language do these words came from, 'alam', 'hukom', and 'salamat'?

• Malayo-Polynesian

• Arabic

• Dothraki

• Mandarin

Answer explanation

'Alam' means 'know'. 'Hukom' is a judge and 'salamat' means 'thanks'. These words were possibly brought by the Arab merchants and traders who came to the country in the 9th century.

The late President Corazon Aquino, as well as the EDSA People Power Revolution, are best remembered through the iconic ‘yellow ribbon.’ However, she once admitted that RED was actually her first favorite. Her association with the yellow color started when some friends suggested the song for Ninoy’s homecoming. What is the song title?

• Goodbye Yelllow Brick Road

• Big Yellow Taxi

• Yellow Submarine

• Tie A Yellow Ribbon

The smallest hoofed animal in the world is the Philippine mouse deer, commonly known in the country as _____. It is only found in Balabac, Palawan.

• Pilandok

• Usa

• Talakitok

• Tikbalang

The sun at the center of the triangle of the Philippine flag has ___ rays representing the ____ Philippine provinces that started the revolt against Spain.

• Eight

• Six

• Seven

• Nine

Answer explanation

The flag of the Republic of the Philippines, representing the country is symbolized by the following:

Royal blue field — peace, truth, and justice.

Scarlet red field — patriotism and valor.

White triangle — equality and brotherhood.

Three stars on the corners of the triangle — the three main geographical regions of the country namely Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Early Chinese Traders who visited Mindoro called our nation “Ma-yi” which means __________

• Land of the Morning

• Child of the Sun Returning

• Pearl of the Orient Seas

• Land of Gold

Answer explanation

In the Island province of ______, the number of volcanoes (seven) exceeds towns (five). Not surprisingly, the island has the most volcanoes per square kilometre in the world. However, all seven volcanoes have remained dormant since the 1950s.

• Samar

• Camiguin

• Batanes

• Palawan

The Philippines produces the highest number of _____ in the world. Between 1903 and 1940, the US established a study abroad scheme called the pensionados program. As a result, many Filipinos qualified as for this profession.

• Engineers

• Sailors

• Teachers

• Nurses

What was the first Filipino-Spanish dictionary?

• Vocabolario Accademica

• Miheriam-Huebster

• Tagala

• Huecepedia

Answer explanation

Philippine National Police reports that street crime drops to zero in most parts of the country when this event happens.

• When Ms. Universe airs

• Every time "PacMan" has a boxing match

• During 11.11 Lazada and Shopee Sale

• Good Friday