History
Before gaining self-rule, what 3 countries ruled/occupied the Philippines?
- Great Britain -> China -> Japan
- Somalia - > Malaysia -> Indonesia
- India -> Thailand -> China
- Spain -> American -> Japan
Spain -> America -> Japan
This Filipina singer and actor is best known for her roles on Bizaardvark and her debut album "Sour".
Olivia Rodrigo
What is the capital of the Philippines?
Manila
What country is geographically closest to the Philippines?
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Australia
Malaysia
After what war did the Philippines gain self-rule?
- Civil War
- WW1
- WW2
- Korean War
WW2 (1946)
This Tagalog word, which translates to "Window", is similar to it's Spanish equivalent.
Ventana/Bentana
This Filipina Actress, Singer, and Dancer, is known for her breakout role in "High School Musical".
Vanessa Hudgens
What state has the highest concentration of Filipinos?
- Ohio
- California
- Virginia
- New York
California
What type of currency does the Philippines use?
- Peso
- Yen
- Dollar
- Pound
Filipino Peso
Where, and in what month, did the first Filipinos land in America? (half points for only location/month).
Morro Bay, California in October 1587
How long did Spain colonize the Philippines (closest answer wins).
333 Years
Since being founded, how many Asian Student Association officers have been Filipino?
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4: Our Co-Prez Corey, our Sec/Historian Mariana, 2021-2022 VP Bennett, and our founder Dylan
This curse word in Spanish is also the name of a type of rice cake in the Philippines.
Puto
How can you tell whether or not the Philippines is at war?
When the flag is upside down, red side up.
What year was the Philippines discovered (closest answer wins).
1521
The holiday "Undas" in the Philippines is a carbon copy of what Hispanic Holiday?
Dios De Los Muertos
Which Filipino celebrity also served a politician?
- Ferdinand Marcos
- Manny Pacquiao
- Auli'i Cravaho
- Manny Jacito
B. Manny Pacquiao
At high tide, the Philippines has this many islands (closest answer wins).
7107
What's Corey's REAL middle and last name?
- Amihan Farrow
- Antonio Faina
- Jancito Claudino
- Arnell Balatbat
Antonio Faina
What foreign country was the first to influence the Philippines, bringing Islamic faith over?
- India
- Iran
- Saudi Arabia
- Pakistan
India
Name 3 Filipino Foods that are Spanish Influenced (cooked or exponenet)
Sisig, Lechon, Carne Asada, Adobo, Pandesal, Ensaymada, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Avocadoes, Papaya, Corn.
Which one of the following singers is NOT mixed with Filipino?
Bruno Mars, Jhene Aiko, Steve Lacy, H.E.R
Jhene Aiko
Roberto Legaspi del Rosario was a Filipino entrepreneur who is best known as the patentholder for a system used in this form of Bar Entertainment.
Karaoke
How many main dialects of Filipino are there?
8: Tagalog, Waray, Cebuano, Ilocano, Ilonggo, Bicolano, Waray, Pampango, Pangasinense