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Philippines Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by meea. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
meea

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
140,540

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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10005

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Marcha Filipina Magdalo" was the original title of the Philippines' national anthem before it was changed to "Marcha Nacional Filipina" and then to "Lupang Hinirang."

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many provinces are there? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the "Hero of Tirad Pass"? Hint

Marcelo H. del Pilar

Juan Luna

Gregorio del Pilar

Andres Bonifacio

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Mayon Volcano is located in what province in Region V? Hint

Catanduanes

Camarines Sur

Masbate

Albay

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Philippine hero was born in Ilocos Norte and was also known for his "Spoliarium"? Hint

Juan Luna

Emilio Jacinto

Gen. Antonio Luna

Andres Bonifacio

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the "world's smallest commercial fish" that can be found in Bicol called? Hint

dilis

sinarapan

sardine

shrimp

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which town is the "First Monument of Rizal" located? Hint

Daet

Manila

Naga

Basud

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many cities and municipalities does the National Capital Region (NCR) have? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. What are the official languages of the Philippines? Hint

Cebuano and Chinese

Bicol and Ilocano

Tagalog and Spanish

Filipino and English

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who is considered the second president of the Philippines? Hint

Ramon Magsaysay

Fidel Castro

Manuel L. Quezon

Fidel V. Ramos

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Marcha Filipina Magdalo" was the original title of the Philippines' national anthem before it was changed to "Marcha Nacional Filipina" and then to "Lupang Hinirang."

Answer: True

Julian Felipe, a composer from Cavite, wrote the national anthem. He submitted the first draft to Emilio Aguinaldo. He then asked him to teach the music to the people.

2. How many provinces are there?

Answer: 81

There are 17 regions and within the regions are 81 provinces. The provinces are divided into 115 cities and 1,495 municipalities.

3. Who was the "Hero of Tirad Pass"?

Answer: Gregorio del Pilar

He was born in San Jose, Bulacan on November 14, 1875. He died on December 2, 1899.

4. The Mayon Volcano is located in what province in Region V?

Answer: Albay

Mayon Volcano is known for its almost perfect shape. Its height is 2,460 meters.

5. Which Philippine hero was born in Ilocos Norte and was also known for his "Spoliarium"?

Answer: Juan Luna

Juan Luna's painting "Spoliarium" won a gold medal in the Exposicion Nacional de Bellas Artes in Madrid in 1884.

6. What is the "world's smallest commercial fish" that can be found in Bicol called?

Answer: sinarapan

Lake Buhi of Camarines Sur is known as the habitat of sinarapan.

7. In which town is the "First Monument of Rizal" located?

Answer: Daet

This was built in 1898 across the Old Daet Municipal Hall. Daet is the capital of the province of Camarines Norte in the Bicol region.

8. How many cities and municipalities does the National Capital Region (NCR) have?

Answer: 17

Manila, one of the cities in NCR, is the country's capital. There are 16 cities and 1 municipality. This region is located on Luzon.

9. What are the official languages of the Philippines?

Answer: Filipino and English

Filipino is based on Tagalog. Former President Manuel L. Quezon was known as "Ama Ng Wikang Pambansa" because during his presidency they declared Filipino as the national language.

10. Who is considered the second president of the Philippines?

Answer: Manuel L. Quezon

Manuel Quezon was the first president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines. He is considered the second President of the Philippines, after Emilio Aguinaldo

Source: Author meea

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