Filipino History Month

Origins

100

When is Filipino American History month celebrated?

October

200

When did the first Filipinos set foot in North America?

1587

300

Name a war that the Filipinos fought in.

The War of 1812, Civil War, WWII, Spanish-American War

400

What does the Filipino Nationalization Act do?

A granted citizenship to people who arrived in the U.S. prior to the 20th century

500

Which act redefined Filipinos as "aliens?"

The Philippine Independence Act

Traditions

100

What is the main native language of the Philippines?

Tagalog

200

What is Taglish?

the fusion of Tagalog and English

300

How many languages are spoken in the Philippines?

Over 120

400

Name a word in Tagalog used to refer to Filipino relatives.

Kuya, Ate, Tito, Tita, Nanay, Tatay, Lolo, Lola

500

What is the traditional dance that involves bamboo poles?

Tinikling

Impactful Figures

100

Who is José Rizal?

a political activist

200

Who is Emilio Aguinaldo?

the first president of the Philippines.

300

Who is Antonio Luna?

one of the fiercest generals of his time

400

What is José Rizal best known for?

his political writings

500

What war did Antonio Luna fight in?

The Philippine-American War

Fun Facts

100

How do Filipinos point?

With their lips

200

Which state has the largest population of Filipino-Americans?

California

300

Name influential Filipino/a figures.

Bruno Mars, Vanessa Hudgens, Oliva Rodrigo (all half filo), Dante Basco

400

Who was the first Filipino/a to win a Tony Award?

Lea Salonga

500

What is an alternative way of pointing for Filipinos?

Raising the eyebrows