ARALING PANLIPUNAN QUIZ

What is the meaning of the color blue in the Philippine flag?

• PEACE, TRUTH, AND JUSTICE

• LIBERTY, FRATERNITY, AND EQUALITY

• PATRIOTISM, AND VALOR

Answer explanation

History of the Philippine Flag

Every detail of the flag was carefully designed to hold meaning. The white triangle stands for equality; the blue stripe stands for peace, truth, and justice; and the red stripe represents patriotism and valor.

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What is the meaning of the three (3) stars in the Philippine flag?

• LIBERTY, PEACE, AND PATRIOTISM

• LUZON, VISAYAS, AND MINDANAO

Answer explanation

The three stars stand for the three big islands of the Philippines, namely Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

WHAT IS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM OF THE PHILIPPINE?

• BAYANG MAGILIW

• LUPANG HINIRANG

Answer explanation

Lupang Hinirang (Tagalog, “Chosen Land”) is the national anthem of the Philippines. Its music was composed in 1898 by Julian Felipe, and the lyrics were adapted from the Spanish poem Filipinas, written by José Palma in 1899.

What is the meaning of the sun in the Philippine flag?

• POWER

• LIBERTY

• EQUALITY

Answer explanation

The sun symbolizes liberty, with its eight rays representing the first eight regions to revolt against Spain.

What is the national animal of the Philippines?

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Answer explanation

The carabao is the national animal of the Philippines. It symbolizes strength, power, efficiency, perseverance, and most of all, hardwork. Until now, many Filipinos use the carabao in the farm since the technology is expensive.

What is the national tree of the Philippines?

• MAHOGANY

• NARRA

• MOLAVE

Answer explanation

Narra is the National Tree of the Philippines because it has a symbol of many things. It is tall and symbolizes the lofty ideals of the Filipino people. It is tall, strong, enduring and signify the persistence of the Filipinos in their demand for freedom.

What is the national dance in the Philippines?

• TINIKLING

• PANDANGGO SA ILAW

• SINGKIL

Answer explanation

The Tinikling is considered by many to be the Philippines' national dance. The dance's movements imitate the movement of the tikling bird as it walks around through tall grass and between tree branches.

Who is the national hero of the Philipines?

• ANDRES BONIFACIO

• JOSE RIZAL

• LAPU LAPU

Answer explanation

jose Rizal Is the National Hero of the Philippines. He was admired in his lifetime for his nationalistic writings and activities, Jose Rizal was executed for treason on December 30, 1896, by the Spanish colonial government. His writings had helped inspire the Philippine Revolution against colonial rule.

What is the national bird of the Philippines?

• PEACOCK

• EAGLE

• PARROT

Answer explanation

The Philippine eagle is a national symbol for the rich Filipino heritage that epitomizes the Filipinos' tenacity and resilience in overcoming the odds to achieve its goals, soaring high as our eagles amidst all adversities

What is the National Sports in the Philippines?

• SEPAK TAKRAW

• ARNIS

• BASKETBALL

Answer explanation

ARNIS (ESKRIMA)

Known as the nation’s national sport, arnis is a weapon-based combat that has been practiced since 1610. Due to the diversity of local languages in the area, it is also known as Eskrima. Arnis is a martial art that is extremely popular in the Philippines.