THC 103 Prelim Quiz

The horizontal blue stripe in the Philippine National Flag, symbolizes:

• Patriotism and valor

• Liberty, equality and fraternity

• Peace, truth, and justice

The 8 rays of the sun in the Philippine National Flag represent the provinces with significant involvement in the 1896 Philippine Revolution, which of the following sets are the said provinces: 

• Manila, Bulacan, Batangas, Cavite, Pampanga, Bataan, Laguna, Nueva Ecija

• Manila, Bulacan, Batangas, Cavite, Pampanga, Bataan, Laguna, Rizal

• Manila, Bulacan, Batangas, Cavite, Pampanga, Bataan, Laguna, Quezon

The Philippines was named in honor of __________________ king of Spain.

• King Phillip I of Spain

• King Phillip II of Spain

• King Phillippe II of Spain

What date did the Philippines win (our) independence from Spain?

• June 12, 1898

• June 12, 1896

• July 4, 1946

• July 4, 1896

What is the type of government of the Philippines?

• Democratic Republic

• Presidential Republic

• Republic

• Federal Republic

It is the 2nd highest peak in the Philippines.

• Mt. Dulang-dulang

• Aliwagwag

• Mt. Guiting-Guiting

Biggest city in the Philippines, in terms of size.

• Manila

• Quezon City

• Davao City

Biggest city in the Philippines, in terms of population

• Manila

• Davao City

• Quezon City

The longest stream in the Philippines

• Pasig River

• Laguna de Bay

• Cagayan River

Cities similar to ICCs, with the main difference being that they are under provincial jurisdiction.

• Highly urbanized cities

• Independent Component Cities

• Component cities