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WorksheetsWelcome to the Philippines!
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 6mins
Who discovered the Philippines?
Christopher Columbus
Amerigo Vespucci
Ferdinand Magellan
Vasco de Gama
Which ruler was the Philippines named after?
Prince Felipe of Argentina
King Philip II of Spain
Philip II of Macedon
Ferdinand, Prince of Asturias
What are the established years of Spanish occupancy in the Philippines?
1565-1890
1898-1946
1762-1764
1565-1898
Spanish colonization in 1500s saw the introduction of the 'code of law', the oldest modern university in Asia, and ...
Spanish as it's official language
Christianity - which is currently 92% of the country's population
Hispanic physical features (mestiza)
Who is the National Hero of the Philippines?
Benigno Aquino Jr
Dr Jose Rizal
Andres Bonifacio
Apolinario Mabini
Who is the 1st President of the Republic of the Philippines?
Manuel L. Quezon
Emilio Aguinaldo
Ferdinand E. Marcos
Rodrigo Duterte
What is the Official language of the Philippines?
Tagalog
Spanish
Filipino
Mandarin
Philippines is comprised of at least 7,100 islands. True or False?
True - depends if it's high tide or low tide
False - only three islands, Luzon, Visayas & Mindanao
Of the 7,100+ islands of the Philippines, which one is the largest?
Visayas
Luzon
Mindanao
Manila
What other name is commonly used to refer to the Philippines?
Pearl of the Orient Seas
Land of the Morning
China's Neighbor
Cradle of Noble Heroes
What is the Philippine National Anthem?
Pilipinas Kong Mahal (My Beloved Philippines)
Perlas ng Silanganan (Pearl of the Orient Seas)
Bayang Magiliw (Friendly Town)
Lupang Hinirang (Chosen Land)
What was the site of the first Christian mass in the Philippines?
Limasawa Island in Southern Leyte
Boracay, near the Panay Island
Bacolod, Negros Occidental
Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan
World War II was known as the Invasion of the Philippines by who?
British
Japanese
Chinese
Germans
He was leading an army during World War II, but ordered to leave the Philippines in 1942. In 1944, he returned to help free Philippines from Japan invasion.
General George S. Patton
General Norman Schwarzkopf
General Douglas MacArthur
General Colin Powell
Which province is dubbed as the "Salad Bowl of the Philippines" ?
Palawan - as it's surrounded by water
Benguet - where most of country's vegetables come from
Baguio - due to it's very cold climate, vegetables grow well here
Bicol - plants grow well due to Mt Mayon's ashes
What place/city is known as the "Summer Capital of the Philippines?"
Aklan - because of the white sand beaches of Boracay
Baguio - because of its beautiful scenery and pleasant climate. Also known as "City of Pines"
Cagayan de Oro - because of the legendary friendliness and hospitality of its people
Batanes - because of its traditional stone houses and it is the home of the ethnic group the Ivatans.
What is the name of the palace that Imelda Marcos built for the visit of Pope John Paul the Second in 1981?
Malacañang Palace
Coconut Palace
Malacañang sa Sugbo
Fort Santiago
In the early 1990s, this volcano exploded and it is one the most violent in the 20th century. What is the name of this volcano?
Mt Arayat in Pampanga
Mt Pinatubo in Zambales province
Mt Mayon in Bicol province
Mt Apo in Davao
The American influence is very evident in the Philippines and its fast food culture is evident in many towns and cities. Which is the most popular fast food chain in the country?
Burger King
McDonald's
Jollibee
Tim Horton's
These were carved into the mountains of Ifugao in the Philippines by the ancestors of the indigenous people. The terraces are occasionally called the "Eighth Wonder of the World". It is commonly thought that the terraces were built with minimal equipment, largely by hand. Our youths are heading here this summer.
Sierra Madre
Banaue Rice Terraces
Chocolate Hills
Hundred Islands
