Philippines

The video provides an overview of the Philippines, highlighting its geography, demographics, and cultural diversity. It discusses the historical influence of Spanish colonization and the introduction of Christianity. The physical geography, including mountains, rivers, and active volcanoes, is explored, along with the country's tropical climate and vulnerability to typhoons.

Which two islands are home to the majority of the Philippines' population?

• Mindanao and Palawan

• Luzon and Visayas

• Visayas and Mindanao

• Luzon and Mindanao

What percentage of the Philippine population identifies as Christian?

• 70%

• 95%

• 80%

• 90%

Who was the Spanish explorer that introduced Christianity to the Philippines?

• Vasco da Gama

• Hernán Cortés

• Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

Which mountain range in Luzon has peaks over 9,000 feet tall?

• Cordillera Central

• Sierra Madre

• Pantaron Range

• Zambales Mountains

What is the longest river in the Philippines?

• Pasig River

• Cagayan River

• Rio Grande de Mindanao

• Agusan River

What causes the intense volcanic activity in the Philippines?

• North American and Pacific tectonic plates

• Pacific and Australian tectonic plates

• Philippine Sea and Eurasian tectonic plates

• Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates

What type of weather is typical in the Philippines?

• Warm and moist tropical

• Cold and snowy

• Arid and dry

• Temperate and mild