Local history Quiz

1. What is the most widely accepted origin of the name "Ligao"?

• A. It comes from the word "ticau," a tree used for fishing

• B. It comes from the Tagalog word "ligaw," meaning "to court."

• C. It comes from the word "licau," meaning "to take the long way around."

• D. It comes from the name of a Spanish soldier who founded the town.

2. What is the original name of the settlement that became Ligao City?

• A. Polangui

• B. Oas

• C. Cavasi

• D. Ticao

3. What is the primary economic activity in Ligao City?

• A. Fishing

• B. Agriculture

• C. Mining

• D. Technology

When was Ligao established as an independent municipality?

• A. 1666

• B. 1665

• C. 1606

• D. 2001

5. What year did Ligao become a city?

• A. 1997

• B. 2000

• C. 1999

• D. 2001

6. Who was the first mayor of Ligao City?

• A. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

• B. Fernando V. Gonzalez

• C. Felix de Huerta

• D. Pagkilatan

7. How many barangays are there in Ligao?

• A. 56

• B. 55

• C. 49

• D. 50

8. What is a prominent old building in Ligao City?

• A. The National Museum

• B. The Ligao train station

• C. The Presidential Palace

• D. The Jaucian Ancestral House

9. What is a significant cultural influence on Ligao City?

• A. Japanese culture

• B. Korean culture

• C. French culture

• D. Indigenous Bikolano Culture

10. Which of these is NOT a historical landmark in Ligao City?

• A. The Freedom Park Monument

• B. The Magayon Art Gallery and Museum

• C. Eiffel tower

• D. The Ligao Public Market