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Philippine History: Uncovered Trivia Quiz

This is an introduction to the 'Philippine History' series by yours truly. Topics include political history, dance, music, and much more. Have fun answering, and good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by BlueTraveller. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
BlueTraveller

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
343,443

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
760

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Question 1 of 10

1. This person was a 19th-century Katipunero who had rivalries with his group mates. Due to this, he exposed the secret society of Katipunan. Who was he? Hint

Miguel Vicos

Pedro Paterno

Teodoro Pati�o

Mariano Gil

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Spanish conqueror was the first Governor-General of the Philippines? He was called 'Adelantado'. Hint

Ferdinand Magellan

Miguel Lopez de Legazpi

Ruy Villalobos

Vasco de Gama

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Question 3 of 10

3. This Philippine dance is referred to as the Dance of Doves. Hint

Salisid

Pantomina

Tinikling

Dinuyya

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Question 4 of 10

4. Kuratsa is a native dance from Bohol that uses which modern dance steps? Hint

Waltz

Samba

Tango

Bolero

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which national dance artist of the Philippines had the pen name Cristina Luna? Hint

Francisca Reyes-Aquino

Atang dela Rama

Diana Toy

Leonor Orosa-Goquingco

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which national music artist of the Philippines studied at Escuela Catolica de Nuestra Padre Jesus Nazareno? Hint

None of these

Ernani Joson Cuenco

Antonio Molina

Jose Maceda

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Question 7 of 10

7. Rolando S. Tinio, a Philippine national artist for theater and film, translated theater plays by which of the following dramatists? Hint

All of these

Ibsen

Shakespeare

Sophocles

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Question 8 of 10

8. What street in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur is a 500-meter long cobblestone road that envelopes different housing styles built during Spanish colonization? Hint

Calle Quirino

Calle Crisologo

Calle Despujol

Calle Bonifacio

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the Spanish captain that first circumnavigated the earth? Hint

Gaspar Morales

Francisco de Mesa

Andres de Urdaneta

Juan Sebastian Elcano

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Question 10 of 10

10. Where is the "Coffee Capital of the Philippines"? Hint

Imus

Silang

Amadeo

Dasmari�as

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This person was a 19th-century Katipunero who had rivalries with his group mates. Due to this, he exposed the secret society of Katipunan. Who was he?

Answer: Teodoro Pati�o

Teodoro Pati�o passed information about the secret society (Katipunan) to his sister, Honoria Pati�o. Then she passed it onto Sor Teresa, a nun. Next, the nun passed it onto Padre Mariano Gil, a priest. Finally, the priest told a Civil Guard and the rest became the "Exposure of the Katipunan" to the Spanish Government (late 1890s).

2. Which Spanish conqueror was the first Governor-General of the Philippines? He was called 'Adelantado'.

Answer: Miguel Lopez de Legazpi

Miguel Lopez de Legazpi was the first Spanish conqueror to succeed in conquering the Philippines (in 1565). Miguel had help from missionaries, along with Friar Andres de Urdaneta, an Augustinian priest.

3. This Philippine dance is referred to as the Dance of Doves.

Answer: Pantomina

Pantomina is largely danced in Sorsogon in the Bicol Region. This traditional dance is usually performed in the middle of the Kasanggayahan Festival. The natives celebrate it with joy during the third week of October.

4. Kuratsa is a native dance from Bohol that uses which modern dance steps?

Answer: Waltz

Kuratsa is a one-couple-at-a-time dance; this practice gives more space to the dancers. Kigal and Bikal were its ascendants (both somewhat have Spanish-oriented steps).

5. Which national dance artist of the Philippines had the pen name Cristina Luna?

Answer: Leonor Orosa-Goquingco

Leonor Orosa-Goquingco was called "the Mother of Philippine Theater Dance". She was also the Dean of Filipino Performing Arts Critics. She died in 2005.

Source: Wikipedia.

6. Which national music artist of the Philippines studied at Escuela Catolica de Nuestra Padre Jesus Nazareno?

Answer: Antonio Molina

Antonio J. Molina was a composer and musician. He was honored as the National Artist of the Philippines in the year 1912.

7. Rolando S. Tinio, a Philippine national artist for theater and film, translated theater plays by which of the following dramatists?

Answer: All of these

Tinio was also a Gawad Palanca award-winner, an award dedicated to the great Filipino achievers of their respective fields. He was a poet, playwright, and teacher, among other things. He died in 1997.

8. What street in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur is a 500-meter long cobblestone road that envelopes different housing styles built during Spanish colonization?

Answer: Calle Crisologo

Calle Crisologo is one of the major historical tourist spots of Vigan. Vigan City itself is an UNESCO Heritage Site.

9. Who was the Spanish captain that first circumnavigated the earth?

Answer: Juan Sebastian Elcano

Sebastian del Cano accomplished this magnificent circumnavigation in September 1522. His ship was called Victoria. Another ship, called Trinidad, accompanied Victoria.

10. Where is the "Coffee Capital of the Philippines"?

Answer: Amadeo

Amadeo, Cavite was named after Spanish King Amadeo I (1845-1890). Once part of Silang, Amadeo became independent on the 15th day of July, 1872.

Source: Author BlueTraveller

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