Philippines Trivia
The official national language of the Philippines, based on Tagalog, shares many everyday vocabulary words (Ex. Mesa, Baso, and Pamilya) with this European language.
What is "Spanish?"
This fast-food chain's mascot is a cheerful, oversized red-and-yellow bee wearing a chef's hat, famous for serving fried chicken and sweet spaghetti.
What is "Jollibee?"
Who's major is computer science?
What is "Alden" and "Kenan?"
The Philippines holds the record for having the longest celebration of this holiday, starting as early as September 1st.
What is "Christmas?"
Sing the next 2 lines of this famous chorus:
"I'd catch a grenade for ya...
(Yeah, yeah)
Throw my hand on a blade for ya...
(Yeah, yeah)
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"I'd jump in front of a train for ya...
(Yeah, yeah)
You know I'd do anything for ya
(Oh-oh-oh-oh)"
Guess: who is Filipino?
What is "Lauren, Alab, Kyle, Isabel, Brendan, Jossiah?"
TEAM BOTTLE FLIP
With your team, complete as many bottle flips as you can in 1 minute!
This traditional, colorful jeep-turned-bus is the most iconic form of public transport in the Philippines
What is a "Jeepney?"
This teenage sports phenom made history as the first player from the Philippines to win a Grand Slam singles title (at the 2022 US Open Juniors) in this sport.
What is "Alex Eala?"
Name every officer!
What is: "Jossiah, Brendan, Isabel, Kenan, Kyle, Alden, Alab, Lauren."
RELAY RACE
Send 3 members to the front of the room to compete in a multi-game relay race!
The Philippines is made up of over this many islands (rounded down to the nearest thousand).
What is "7,000 islands?" (200 BONUS POINTS: How many of these islands are inhabited?)
This American rock band discovered their Filipino lead singer, Arnel Pineda, through YouTube videos in 2007!
What is "Journey?'
Who's favorite Filipino snack is Taho?
What is "Alab?"
MATCH THE CUPS
Correctly match the cups on the top of the box to the cups inside the box as fast as you can!
Because over 80% of the population uses smartphones to stay in touch across many islands, sending over 400 million text messages a day, the Philippines was given this global media nickname in the 2000s.
What is "Text Capital of the World?"
This Disney Pixar Movie features a traditional Filipino Parol (star lantern) hidden in the background as an Easter Egg by a Filipino-American animator.
What is "Coco?"
What is "Isabel?"
OREO HEAD
Oreo on forehead. Move oreo to your mouth. No hands allowed!