FAHM Trivia

What is the National Flower of the Philippines?

• Sampaguita

• Sunflower

• Rafflesia

• Rose Grape

Answer explanation

The Sampaguita is the National Flower of the Philippines. It originates from the Filipino words "Sumpa kita" meaning "I promise you."

What is the National Dish of the Philippines

• Halo Halo

• Siningang

• Lumpia

• Chicken Adobo

Answer explanation

Adobo is the National Dish of the Philippines! Comes in varieties such as Chicken and Pork

True or False: The Philippines Basketball Association is the oldest basketball association in the world.

• False

• True

Answer explanation

The Philippines National Basketball Association is the 2nd oldest basketball association in the world, right behind the NBA!

The Philippines is the ___ largest island country in the world.

• 5th

• 8th

• 6th

• 2nd

Answer explanation

At 115,831 square miles, the Philippines is the 6th largest island country in the world.

How much money did NWFASA raise for Typhoon Rai Kapit Bisig Relief?

• $1

• $17, 267.92

• $13, 345. 13

• $12, 767. 29

Answer explanation

NWFASA raised $17,267.92 for Typhoon Rai Kapit Bisig Relief!

When did the Philippines Revolution Start?

• 1521

• 1896

• 1946

• 1566

Answer explanation

The Katipunan started the Philippine revolution in 1896 and with American “allies”, was able to fight the Spanish.

The earliest inhabitants of the islands were said to be the ___

• Tagalog People

• Negrito People

• Chinese

• Spanish

Answer explanation

One of the earliest inhabitants of the Philippines was the Negrito people, descendants of the first human migrations out of Africa.

Even though it was a huge drain on their economy, what inspired the Spanish to stay in the Philippines?

• Religious Conversion

• Strategic Location

• Beautiful Beaches

• Economic Potential

Answer explanation

Administration in the Philippines was initially a drain on the economy of Spain but the economic potential and goal of religious conversion convinced them to stay

What do locals in the Philippines call Typhoon Noru

• Super Typhoon Lei

• Super Typhoon Jason

• Super Typhoon Nina

• Super Typhoon Karding

Answer explanation

Locals called it Super Typhoon Karding!

Who won the Philippines Election?

• Leni Robedo

• Bongbong Marcos

• Manny Pacquiao

Answer explanation

Bongbong Marcos is the 17th president of the Republic of the Philippines.