Philippines History and Geography Quiz

What is the geological feature that makes the Philippines prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?

• The Ring of Fire

• The Andes Mountain Range

• The Mariana Trench

• The Great Rift Valley

Which island group is the northernmost in the Philippines?

• Mindanao

• Luzon

• Visayas

• Palawan

Which early human species was named after the island of Luzon?

• Homo habilis

• Homo luzonensis

• Homo sapiens sapiens

• Homo erectus

From which region did the Austronesian people migrate to the Philippines?

• South America

• Africa

• Taiwan

• Australia

What were the sociopolitical units called that were akin to city-states in early Philippine history?

• Empires

• Barangays

• Rajahnates

• Sultanates

Which class was considered the ruling class within the barangays?

• Alipin

• Maharlika

• Datu

• Maginoo

Which empire had a significant influence on the maritime trade in the Philippines between the 6th and 13th centuries?

• The Roman Empire

• The Srivijaya Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

Who was the first missionary to introduce Islam to the Philippines?

• Zheng He

• Makhdum Karim

• Rajah Baguinda

• Sultan Bolkiah

Which European explorer led the first expedition to the Philippines in 1521?

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Vasco da Gama

• James Cook

Who was the local leader that resisted Magellan's forces at the Battle of Mactan?

• Datu Lapulapu

• Datu Zula

• Raja Humabon

• Sultan Bolkiah