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Philippine history, culture and the Arts quiz bee

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
  1. 1. How many ships did Ferdinand Magellan use during his voyage that eventually found the Philippines?

a)

A. 3

b)

B. 7

c)

C. 5

d)

D. 6

2.

2. What is the youngest province in the Philippines?

a)

A. Negros Occidental

b)

B. Negros Oriental

c)

C. Davao Oriental

d)

D. Davao Occidental

3.

3. Pseudonyms or pen names were predominantly used by the Filipino writers during the Spanish period this is to hide their personalities, does making the spaniards confused. Who is this Filipino writer who used "Taga-ilog" as his pen name?

a)

A. Jose Rizal

b)

B. Mariano Ponce

c)

C. Antonio Luna

d)

D. Marcelo H. Del Pilar

4.

  1. 4. There were several revolts that intensified during the Spanish period. Who was the first woman to lead a revolt in the Philippines?



(a)  

5.

5. Who was the first Dictator President of the Philippines?

a)

A. Emilio Aguinaldo

b)

B. Ferdinand Marcos

c)

C. Jose Rizal

d)

D. Manuel Quezon

6.
  1. 6. Thomasites who came to the Philippines on board the S.S. Thomas were the first American Public school teachers.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

7. The national symbols of the Philippines consist of symbols that represent Philippine traditions and ideals and convey the principles of sovereignty and national solidarity of the filipino people. RA 8491 states the five (5) national symbols of the Philippines. What is the national sport of the Philippines?

(a)  

8.

8. Andres Bonifacio the founder of katipunan divided the secret society into three grades. These were Katipon, Kawal and Bayani. Bayani was considered as the highest among the three (3) grades. What was the provided password for the great of Bayani?

a)

A. Anak ng Bayan

b)

B. GomBurZa

c)

C. Rizal

d)

D. Bonifacio

9.
  1. 9. It is dubbed as a mother of all Philippine festivals for its features of series of merry making activities. It is known for its colorful street dancing as participants painted with black body paint and adorned with tribal costumes cheer "Hala-bira" to lively drumbeats. This is annually celebrated in Kalibo, Aklan. What festival is this?

a)

A. Sinulog Festival

b)

B. Dinagyang Festival

c)

C. Ati-atihan Festival

d)

D. Moriones Festival

10.

10. He is called as the brains of Katipunan and the one who wrote the Kartilla, which was considered as the primer of the katipuneros. Who is this?



(a)  

11.

11. Who is the current executive secretary of the Republic of the Philippines?

a)

A. Benjamin Diokno

b)

B. Delphin Lorenzana

c)

C. Martin Andanar

d)

D. Salvador Medialdea

12.

12. According to his birth certificate what was the registered complete name of Jose Rizal?

a)

A. Jose Rizal Mercado y Alonso

b)

B. Jose Mercado Rizal y Alonzo

c)

C. Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo

d)

D. Jose Protacio Rizal Alonzo y Mercado

13.

13. What is the original title of the composition that was played during the proclamation of Philippine independence at Kawit, Cavite on June 12,1898?

(a)  

14.

14. This province is considered as the cradle of the Philippine revolution and center of Katipunan.

a)

A. Bulacan

b)

B. Cavite

c)

C. Laguna

d)

D. Batangas

15.

15. Three historic events took place on June 12, 1898. The first was the proclamation of Philippine independence, second was the hosting of the Philippine flag. What was the third historic event on that day?

a)

A. the singing of "Ang bayan ko"

b)

B. The proclamation of Emilio Aguinaldo being the first Philippine President

c)

C. The playing of the national anthem

d)

D. Tearing of cedula or pagpunit ng sedula

16.

16. What particular term is used to describe the picture given the ancient Filipinos believe that they are mediators between the people and the supreme being. They are also considered good spirits and protector of the environment.



(a)  

17.

17. Which of the following was not among the first eight (8) provinces that revolt against Spain?

a)

A. Batangas

b)

B. Bulacan

c)

C. Laguna

d)

D. Quezon

18.

18. Katipunan was a secret society founded by Andres Bonifacio and another patriotic Filipinos in Tondo, Manila, aimed at attaining Philippine independence through the use of force or revolution. When was the secret society founded or created ?

a)

A. June 7, 1891

b)

B. July 7, 1891

c)

C. June 7,1892

d)

D. July 7, 1892

19.

19. Who among them was the Spanish governor general of the Philippines when the Philippine revolution broke out in 1896?

a)

A. Eulogio Despujol

b)

Ramon Blanco

c)

Camillo de Polavieja

d)

Primo de Rivera

20.
  1. 20. How was the first person to whom Rizal gave the first copy of his novel Noli Me Tangere?

a)

A. Paciano Rizal

b)

B. Maximo Viola

c)

C. Francisco Mercado

d)

D. Ferdinand Blumentritt