VG - PHILIPPINES

FAMOUS PEOPLE

100

Who was the Philippines named after?

King Phillip of Spain.

200

World famous athlete turned politician

Manny Pacquiao.

300

Who was the dictator of the Philippines?

Ferdinand Marcos.

400

What was the dictator's wife's name?

Imelda Marcos.

500

Who was the first female president of the Philippines?

Cory Aquino.

CUISINE

100

What is a famous pork/chicken dish in the philippines?

Adobo.

200

Pork roasted over open fire

Lechon.

300

fertilized egg snack

Balot.

400

What is our favorite noodle dish in the Philippines?

Pancit.

500

Philippine region known for its spicy foods

Bicol

OTHERS

100

What does OPM mean?

Original Pinoy Music

200

Philippine currency

Peso

300

What is the capital of the Philippines?

Manila

400

What does it mean when the flag of The Philippines is upside down?

War

500

Bonus!!!! +500 points

Yay

HISTORY

100

When is Philippines Independence Day?

June 12.

200

What year did Philippines become independent?

1946

300

How many years did the Spanish rule the Philippines?

300 years.

400

Who is the national hero of the Philippines?

Jose Rizal

500

Which European explorer discovered the Philippines?

Ferdinand Magellan.

PLACES

100

What is the 2nd largest city of the Philippines?

Cebu.

200

How many islands are there?

more than 7000 today.

300

Which island did Gen. MacArthur land when he fulfilled his promise to 'return'?

Leyte.

400

What is the biggest island?

Luzon.

500

Name one famous volcano.

Mayon / Pinatubo / Taal