How Much Do You Know About the Philippines

Question 1

Which country had the Philippines as its colony for 367 years?

Accepted Answer

Spain

Question 2

In which part of Asia is the Philippines located?

Accepted Answer

Southeast Asia

Question 3

What is the color of the 1,000 peso bill?

Accepted Answer

Blue

Question 4

What other name is commonly used to refer to the Philippines?

Accepted Answer

The Pearl of The Orient Seas

Question 5

What is the national animal of the Philippines?

Accepted Answer

The carabao

Question 6

What is the name of the national hero of the Philippines?

Accepted Answer

Jose Rizal

Question 7

On a typical rush hour, what's the average time to travel 20 kilometers within Metro Manila?

Accepted Answer

1.5 hours - 5 years

Question 8

What is the approximate number of islands that comprise the Philippines?

Accepted Answer

7000

Question 9

In which major island is Manila located?

Accepted Answer

Luzon

Question 10

Philippines Independence Day is celebrated on which date?

Accepted Answer

June 12

Question 11

On NON-RUSH hours (11:00 - 15:00), what's the average time to travel 20 kilometers?

Accepted Answer

1.5 hours - 5 years

Question 12

What's the name of the deadliest typhoon that hit the Philippines?

Accepted Answer

Haiphong, September, 1881

Question 13

In the Philippine flag, what do the three stars stand for?

Accepted Answer

The three major islands Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao

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