📜From Manila to Washington (History & Politics)
Which writer authored Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, awakening Filipino nationalism?
Jose Rizal
This animal on the Philippine flag represents liberty, while the bald eagle represents freedom in the United States.
Eagle
This Fil-Am comedian rose to fame with his Netflix specials like Comin’ In Hot.
Jo Koy
This noodle dish, influenced by Chinese cuisine, is a Filipino party staple.
Pancit
The three stars on the Philippine flag represent Luzon, Visayas, and this group of islands.
Mindanao
Who founded the Katipunan, the sceret society that sparked the Philippine Revolution?
Andres Bonifacio
The Philippines is the world’s largest exporter of this tropical fruit, while Americans eat more of it than any other.
Banana
She starred in High School Musical and has a Filipino mother.
Vanessa Hudgens
This Filipino fast-food chain has over 80 stores in the U.S. and is famous for its sweet spaghetti.
Jollibee
The Philippine national anthem is called this, while the U.S. anthem is The Star-Spangled Banner.
Lupang Hinirang
The Bataan Death March took place during which conflict?
World War II
Filipinos love basketball so much that this U.S. professional league is one of the most-watched sports leagues in the Philippines.
NBA
his Filipino-American singer won Season 11 of American Idol.
Jessica Sanchez
This U.S. state dessert, haupia pie, has Filipino influences because of migration.
Hawaii
Filipinos celebrate Independence Day on this date, while the U.S. celebrates on July 4.
June 12
Where was the Philippine Declaration of Independence proclaimed in 1898?
Kawit, Cavite
The Philippines is home to the world’s longest Christmas season, while this U.S. holiday is known for being the biggest shopping weekend of the year.
Black Friday
The first Fil-Am to win a Grammy for Best New Artist in 2019.
H.E.R. (Gabriella Wilson)
Filipinos adapted this American canned good into a breakfast dish known as “-silog."
Spam
Both the U.S. and the Philippines were once colonies of this European country.
Spain
Who led Filipino forces at the Battle of Tirad Pass?
Gregorio del Pilar
This U.S. state has the highest population of Filipinos, with over 1.2 million residents.
California
This Fil-Am starred as Katana in Suicide Squad.
Karen Fukuhara
This Filipino dessert of shaved ice, beans, and jellies literally means “mix-mix.”
Halo-halo
This U.S. state is nicknamed “the Aloha State” and has deep Filipino root
Hawaii