History
This Filipino hero is known as the "Father of the Philippine Revolution."
Who is Andres Bonifacio?
This is the traditional Filipino communal feast, often held during fiestas.
What is a "boodle fight"?
This city is the capital of the Philippines.
What is Manila?
This boxer and politician is an eight-division world champion.
Who is Manny Pacquiao?
This Filipino holiday tradition involves attending nine dawn masses leading up to Christmas.
What is Simbang Gabi?
This was the date when the Philippines declared independence from Spain.
What is June 12, 1898?
The Filipino folk dance that involves dancers skillfully avoiding bamboo poles.
What is Tinikling?
This is the largest island in the Philippines.
What is Luzon?
She was the first female president of the Philippines.
Who is Corazon Aquino?
The New Year tradition of jumping at midnight is believed to bring this.
What is increased height?
This agreement in 1898 transferred control of the Philippines from Spain to the United States.
What is the Treaty of Paris?
This is the Filipino term for respect shown by touching an elder’s hand to your forehead.
What is "mano po"?
The Chocolate Hills, a popular tourist destination, are located on this island.
What is Bohol?
This Filipino scientist is known for inventing the first video phone.
Who is Gregorio Zara?
This is the term for the practice of offering food and prayers to honor the deceased on All Saints' Day.
What is "undas"?
The longest revolt in Philippine history was led by this Ilocano leader.
Who is Diego Silang?
The mythical bird in Filipino folklore said to bring good fortune.
What is the Sarimanok?
This body of water separates the Philippines from Vietnam.
What is the South China Sea/West Philippine Sea?
The "Dean of Philippine Fashion" is known for modernizing traditional Filipino wear.
Who is Ramon Valera?
The weaving of this traditional cloth, known as "Hablon," is a specialty of Iloilo.
What is patadyong?
The first Philippine Republic was established in this town.
What is Malolos?
This ancient Filipino script was used before Spanish colonization.
What is Baybayin?
This is the second-highest mountain in the Philippines, located in Mindanao.
What is Mount Dulang-Dulang?
This national artist is known for his "Spoliarium" painting.
Who is Juan Luna?
This ritual dance from the Cordillera region is performed to celebrate harvests and ward off bad spirits.
What is the "Tadek" dance?