Filipino 1
"Camisa fuera" was the old Philippine Spanish name for what embroidered traditional formal shirt?
Answer: Barong / Barong Tagalog
By winning the women's 55 kg category at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, which weightlifter became the first athlete from the Philippines to win an Olympic Gold?
Answer: Hidilyn Diaz
What American five-star general and Field Marshal of the Philippine Army was born in Little Rock, AR?
Answer: Douglas MacArthur
White Beach and Puka Shell Beach are just two of the dozen beaches on which little island in the central Philippines?
Answer: Boracay
What is the largest provincial capital in Luzon in terms of land area?
Answer: Ilagan City, Isabela
Ilagan City in Isabela province became the newest Philippine city in December 2012. It is the capital city of the province and is the largest city (land area) in Luzon. It is one of the largest provincial capitals in the country in terms of land area.
Although it doesn't have legal status as such, which domesticated swamp-type water buffalo is considered the national animal of the Philippines?
Answer: Carabao
The WBC/WBA heavyweight title match that took place in the Philippines on October 1, 1975 between reigning champ Muhammad Ali and challenger Joe Frazier is popularly known by what rhyming name?
Answer: The Thrilla in Manila
What baroque church in Ilocos Norte was declared a National Cultural Treasure by the Philippine government in 1973 and a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993?
Answer: Paoay Church
The 1854 Eureka Rebellion in Australia was in part a protest following what get-rich-quick event of the 1850s?
Answer: Gold rush
The street became famous because it used to house the Fleur-de-lis Theater (once regarded as "The Broadway of Herran"). This street was named after a representative for the south district of Manila in 1927 who also served as Minority Floor Leader in the House of Representatives.
Answer: Pedro Gil
Pedro Gil St. used to be called Herran. It is one of the busiest intersection along Taft Avenue. A Light Rail Transit (LRT) is located on this area
Named for the capital of the Philippines and the island it sits on, Manila Luzon is a popular competitor who debuted on Season 3 of what reality TV series?
Answer: RuPaul's Drag Race
What national martial art of the Philippines, also known as Kali or Eskrima, sometimes uses sticks and knives as well as open hand combat?
Answer: Arnis
When Ruy Lopez de Villalobos named the Philippines in 1543, he did so in honor of which Spanish king?
Answer: Philip II
A 1977 David Lynch movie set partially in a pencil factory inspired the name of what Filipino alt rock band formed in 1989?
Answer: The Eraserheads
Which province is located near Taiwan and north of the provinces of Ilocos Norte and Cagayan?
Answer: Batanes
According to the 2020 census, which city that starts with Q is home to 2.9 million people and is therefore the country’s most populous city? (Hint: It’s nicknamed the City of Stars)
Answer: Quezon
What Cebu-born fashion designer has dressed celebrities for more than 20 years, including creating Britney Spears's wedding gown for her 2004 marriage to Kevin Federline?
Answer: Monique Lhuillier
Because of Texas's size, it has multiple different climates in different regions of the state. One of these regions is considered a humid subtropical zone with a climate similar to Taiwan, the Philippines, and much of the Southern parts of Queensland, Australia. What region of the state is this?
Answer: Piney Woods
The head of the monarchy in the Philippines is known by what "S" title? The last officially recognized person to hold this title, Mohammed Mahakuttah Kiram, reigned from 1974 to 1986.
Answer: Sultan
A group of elite, well-educated individuals whose main focus was Philippine nationalism, were collectively called?
Answer: Ilustrados
The ilustrados were at the forefront of the Philippine independence movement. The term 'ilustrado' means 'enlightened one'.
Which of the Spratly Islands is home to the smallest village in the Philippines?
Answer: Thitu
In addition to being the fourth most populated city in the Philippines, which city is also known for having many motorcycle shops on 10th Avenue and a landmark dedicated to Andrés Bonifacio?
Answer: Caloocan
What “M” island in the Philippines is located in the Visayan Sea, across a strait from the northern end of Cebu Island? It is a popular site for diving, as thresher sharks can be seen off of Monad Shoal.
Answer: Malapascua Island
Akin to Naga, Rahu, and Ketu of Hindu-Buddhist mythology, what "B" is the name of the serpent-like dragon in Philippine mythology that is believed to be the cause of eclipses, earthquakes, rains, and wind?
Answer: Bakurawa
One of Cavite's famous islands, which has become a tourist spot, is under the jurisdiction of Cavite City. What is the name of the island?
Answer: Corregidor Island
Corregidor Island is located near Bataan Province. Its jurisdiction, however, falls under Cavite City.