COLONY
Which country colonized the Philippines for more than 300 years?
Spain
Who was the first President of the Philippines?
Emilio Aguinaldo
This famous tourist destination in Palawan is known for its limestone cliffs, crystal-clear waters, and lagoons.
El Nido
What indigenous group in Davao is traditionally associated with the t’nalak-inspired abaca weaving tradition and is known for its distinctive cultural heritage?
The Bagobo people
What was the basic political and social unit in many pre-colonial Philippine communities?
Barangay
Which country took control of the Philippines after Spain following the Spanish-American War?
The United States
Who was the Philippine President during the EDSA People Power Revolution in 1986?
Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
Which province is home to the world-famous Chocolate Hills?
Bohol
What was the former name of Davao City during the Spanish colonial period, derived from the Davao River and used in historical references before the modern city developed?
Nueva Vergara
What traditional Philippine writing system is commonly associated with pre-colonial Filipino culture?
Baybayin
During World War II, which country occupied the Philippines from 1942 to 1945?
Japan
Who became President after the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution?
Corazon Aquino
The Banaue Rice Terraces, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” were carved into the mountains by which indigenous people?
The Ifugao people
The waling-waling, one of Mindanao's most famous orchids, is scientifically known by what species name?
Vanda sanderiana
What title was commonly used for the leader of a pre-colonial barangay?
Datu
What event marked the beginning of the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines in 1565?
The establishment of the first permanent Spanish settlement in Cebu by Miguel López de Legazpi.
Which Philippine President served the longest total time in office?
Ferdinand Marcos Sr. — he served from 1965 to 1986.
Which Philippine province is home to Vigan, the historic city famous for its preserved Spanish colonial architecture and recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Ilocos Sur
Before Davao became the highly urbanized city it is today, what Japanese agricultural industry became particularly significant in the region during the early 20th century?
Abaca production
Who led the Magellan expedition after Magellan was killed in the Battle of Mactan?
Juan Sebastián Elcano
Put these three occupations in the correct chronological order:
American → Japanese → Spanish
Spanish → 🇺🇸 American → 🇯🇵 Japanese
Who was the first Philippine President to be elected to a second term?
Manuel L. Quezon
Which Philippine city is known as the “City of Golden Friendship”?
Cagayan de Oro City
Davao City's Kadayawan Festival traces part of its cultural roots to thanksgiving traditions of the city's indigenous peoples. What four major indigenous groups are traditionally recognized among the Lumad communities represented in the festival?
Bagobo, B'laan, T'boli, and Mandaya
In the Battle of Mactan in 1521, which Filipino leader led the resistance against Ferdinand Magellan?
Lapulapu