Philippines

Philippines consists of how many islands?

• 7107

• 7329

• 7476

• 7641

Answer explanation

The islands of the Philippines, also known as the Philippine Archipelago, comprises about 7,641 islands, of which only about 2,000 are inhabited. More than 5,000 islands of the archipelago are yet to be given official names.

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?

• Mcdonalds

• Jollibee

• Burger King

• Mcdolibee

Answer explanation

Jollibee is a Filipino chain of fast food restaurants owned by Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC). As of December 2021, JFC had a total of about 1,500 Jollibee outlets worldwide, with restaurants in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, East Asia (Hong Kong, Macau), North America, and Europe (Spain, Italy, UK).

Which ruler was the Philippines named after?

• King Philip I of Spain

• King Philip II of Spain

• King Philip III of Spain

• King Philip IV of Spain

Answer explanation

In 1565, the Spanish landed in Cebu with 500 armed soldiers and claimed the country in the name of Spain and remained there until 1898. Hence the great influence on the Philippines which is evident in its religion, culture, etc. Many of the family names are of Spanish origin.

How many provinces are there in the Philippines?

• 67

• 73

• 79

• 81

Answer explanation

There are 17 regions and within the regions are 81 provinces. The provinces are divided into 115 cities and 1,495 municipalities.

Which is the oldest city in the Philippines?

• Manila

• Cebu

• Davao

• Palawan

Answer explanation

Cebu is the oldest city in the Philippines. It is the center for commerce, trade and industry. It is located in the Visayas Island and it's one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the Philippines.

What is the Philippine province of Zamboanga known for?

• Colorful Vintas

• Sinulog Festival

• Sweet Mangos

• Funky but delicious Durian

Answer explanation

Vintas are small boats with masts in different colors. They form an important part of the cultural heritage of Zamboanga, and they're used for transportation and trade.

What is the national language of the Philippines?

• Tagalog

• Cebuano

• Ilocano

• Filipino

Answer explanation

The Philippines, although home to many different tribes and languages, chose Filipino as their national language in 1987. Filipino is based on Tagalog, a regional language. English is also a national language.

Which among these provinces does not represent one of the eight rays of the sun in the Philippines' flag?

• Batangas

• Rizal

• Pampanga

• Tarlac

Answer explanation

Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Manila, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, and Tarlac represent the eight rays of the sun in the Philippines' flag. These were the first provinces that were able to seek independence from Spain and were placed under martial law by the Spaniards at the start of the Philippine Revolution in 1896.

Where can you find the marker for "Kilometer 0 (zero)"? It is the distance reference to all points in the country.

• Fort Santiago in Intramuros

• The Manila Cathedral

• Aguinaldo Shrine

• Rizal Monument in Luneta Park

Answer explanation

The Rizal monument can be found in Luneta formerly known as Bagumbayan. The monument serve as the starting point of any location in the Philippines.

What is the largest province in the Philippines in terms of land area?

• Palawan

• Zambales

• Cebu

• Bohol

Answer explanation

This province is a large, long island found in the west-central part of the country. The capital is Puerto Princesa City and the home of wonderful natural sceneries like Coron and El Nido.