Philippine Trivia

How many islands does the Philippines have?

• 6482,

• 7,641

• 1,700

• 7,000

Answer explanation

According to the website, "it's more fun in the Philippines." The Philippines is located east of Vietnam and north of Indonesia and is composed of 7,641 islands.

How many years has Spain ruled the Philippines?

• 444

• 333

• 541

• 103

Answer explanation

After ruling for 333 years, the Spaniards finally left in 1898 and were replaced by the Americans, who stayed for 48 years. (facts.net)

When is the Philippines independence day?

• July 4, 1946

• August 12, 1988

• December 31, 1898

• June 12, 1898

Answer explanation

In 1962, President Diosdado Macapagal moved Philippine Independence Day to June 12, commemorating the 1898 Filipino proclamation. (nationalww2museum.org)

The Philippines is the _______ capital of the world.

• Text

• Call

• Messenger

• Cellphone

Answer explanation

The Philippines alone sends an estimated 400 million text messages per day, making it the world's texting capital. (facts.net)

Who was the first president of the Philippines?

• Apolinario Mabini

• Jose Rizal

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Jose Bugos

Answer explanation

In 1899, Emilio Aguinaldo was proclaimed the first president of the Republic of the Philippines.

What is the oldest school in the Philippines?

• University of Santo Tomas

• University of the Philippines

• Polytechnic University of the Philippines

• Far Eastern University

Answer explanation

The University of Santo Tomas (UST) is the oldest existing university in Asia, founded in 1611.

When was Rizal Day?

• June 19, 1861

• June 12, 1898

• March 14, 1988

• December 30, 1896

Answer explanation

Rizal Day is a Philippine national holiday celebrated on December 30 to commemorate the life and works of José Rizal, a national hero of the Philippines.

Finish the lyrics: Sa dagat at bundok, sa simoy at sa langit mong (a)  

tutuparin ko ang tungkulin
ng mamamayang makabayan;
naglilingkod, nag-aaral, at _________
nang buong kntapatan.

• nananalangin

• nagmamahal

• namamahagi

• naglalaba

Buong katapatang nanunumpa sa watawat
ng Pilipinas,
At sa bansang kanyang sinasagisag,
Na may dangal, katarungan at _____

• kabutihan

• katipunan

• kalayaan

• kataasan