What is the staple food of the Philippines? hint: it's the same for much of Asia
Rice (Kanin)
100
He is a famous boxer... and singer... and politician...
Manny Pacquiao
100
What continent is the Philippines located in?
Asia
100
What is the national fruit of the Philippines? hint: it's orange
Mango
100
Name an official language of the Philippines.
Tagalog / English
200
This popular dish is tangy, salty, and contains chicken.
Adobo
200
She was the first female president of the Philippines.
Corazon Aquino
200
What is the capital of the Philippines?
Manila
200
What colors are the Philippine flag?
red, blue, yellow, and white
200
Filipinos use this ornately decorated jeep as a convenient form of public transportation. It's called a...
jeepney
300
These are the Filipino version of "spring rolls"
Lumpia
300
He led a revolution against the US' occupation of the Philippines, later becoming the first Filipino president.
Emilio Aguinaldo
300
How many main island groups are there in the Philippines?
Three: Luzon, Visaya, Mindanao
300
What is the national bird of the Philippines? hint: it's... not bald
the Philippine eagle
300
This European country ruled the Philippines until 1898.
Spain
400
This fermented duck egg tends to scare off many people from outside the Philippines, but it is a delicacy to many Filipinos.
Balut
400
He killed Ferdinand Magellan.
Lapu Lapu
400
What sea lies to the east of the Philippines? hint: no hints needed
the Philippine Sea
400
The national dance of the Philippines is...
the Cariñosa
400
"Purple yam" is used in lots of desserts in the Philippines. It's also known as...
Ube
500
This dessert is made of shaved ice, sweet beans, coconut and other fruits, ice cream, and evaporated milk.
Halo-halo
500
He was a famous writer/poet who rebelled against Spanish occupation of the Philippines. His famous works include "Noli Me Tangere" and "Mi Ultimo Adios."
Jose Rizal
500
On which main island is the city of Manila?
Luzon
500
The national flower of the Philippines is...
the sampaguita
500
Name a Filipino / Filipino-American athlete competing at the 2014 Winter Olympics at Sochi.