Eastern Visayas Geography and History Quiz

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What is the capital of Northern Leyte?

Catarman

Borongan

Maasim

Tacloban (correct)

Which island is NOT part of Region VIII?

Panay (correct)

Biliran

Leyte

Samar

Which historical incident is associated with Isla ng Limasawa?

First settlement of the Spanish

Discovery of the island by Magellan

Return of General MacArthur

First mass in the Philippines (correct)

What is the highest mountain in Eastern Visayas?

Mount Lobi Signup and view all the answers

Which language is primarily spoken in Northern Leyte?

Waray-waray Signup and view all the answers

What defines the topography of Region VIII?

Mountain ranges and coastlines Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cities is the center of industry, commerce, and education in Eastern Visayas?

Tacloban Signup and view all the answers

Which body of water borders Region VIII to the east?

Pacific Ocean Signup and view all the answers

Which deity is known as the 'God the Maker'?

Laon Signup and view all the answers

What type of agricultural product is Eastern Visayas primarily known for producing?

Rice Signup and view all the answers

Which festival is celebrated in Bobon, Northern Samar?

Agta Festival Signup and view all the answers

Which author is known for the novel 'Cry Slaughter'?

Edelberto K. Tiempo Signup and view all the answers

Which of these works was authored by Carlos Angeles?

Heart of the Island Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following dances is associated with the Waray culture?

Kuratsa Signup and view all the answers

Who served as the president of The Waray Academy?

Vicente de Veyra Signup and view all the answers

What type of poetic form is used to honor ancestors in Eastern Visayas?

Haya Signup and view all the answers

Which city serves as the main airport gateway to Eastern Visayas?

Tacloban Signup and view all the answers

Which author is most associated with essays and wrote 'The Politics of Imagination'?

Petronillo B. Daroy Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an agricultural product commonly found in Eastern Visayas?

Ceramics Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Kasakit ug Kalipay' in English?

Sadness and Joy Signup and view all the answers

What is the main industry of commerce in Eastern Visayas?

Agriculture Signup and view all the answers

What type of literature is known as Leytenhon-Samarnon Literature?

Waray Literature Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following fruits is found in Eastern Visayas?

Coconut Signup and view all the answers

Which river is NOT mentioned as flowing through Eastern and Northern Samar?

Chao River Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary martial art practiced by the Waray people?

Arnis Signup and view all the answers

Which festival is held on June 30th to commemorate the Pintados' role in the Visayas region?

Pintados de Leyte Festival Signup and view all the answers

In the Bakayaw wedding tradition, what do guests throw at the newlywed couple?

Money Signup and view all the answers

What type of protests does the Turugpo / Tunggahan tradition represent?

Protests against foreign rule Signup and view all the answers

Which food item is used to celebrate the harvest of palay in Catubig, Samar?

Pinipig Signup and view all the answers

What is the dominant religious festival celebrated by the Waray people to honor the first saint in the Philippines?

Santo Nino Festival Signup and view all the answers

Which food item is associated with the Taber tradition?

Street food sold at low prices Signup and view all the answers

What traditional Filipino weapon is primarily used in Arnis?

Stick Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Ati-atihan festival in relation to others mentioned?

It bears similarities to the Pintados de Leyte festival. Signup and view all the answers

What does the proverb 'Paghitapo han mga bulbulon' refer to?

The consequences of people getting angry Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase represents the concept of being in prison?

Puros may higot Signup and view all the answers

What literary work is Fr. Ignacio Francisco Alcina best known for?

A collection of poems and rituals Signup and view all the answers

In the riddle 'Ikaw an nagbuka', what is being referred to?

An eye Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning behind 'Ang paligid ay angdilim'?

Being unaware of the situation Signup and view all the answers

Which writer founded the Waray Academy?

Jaime C.De Veyra Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Maayaw pa mangabuhing mag-isa' suggest?

It is preferable to be alone Signup and view all the answers

What does 'An kalibutan nagsirom' imply?

A person is confused or uninformed Signup and view all the answers

What is the metaphorical meaning of 'Ang tam-is nga bunga'?

A successful endeavor Signup and view all the answers

What is described by the riddle 'Usa la an guinsudlan, Tulo an inulputan'?

A shirt Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)

Eastern Visayas is comprised of Leyte (North and South), Samar (North, West, and East), and Biliran.
Provinces include:
- Western Samar (Catbalogan)
- Northern Samar (Catarman)
- Eastern Samar (Borongan)
- Northern Leyte (Tacloban)
- Southern Leyte (Maasim)
- Biliran (Naval)
Located in the eastern part of the Visayas archipelago.
Borders Bicol Peninsula to the north, Pacific Ocean to the east, Surigao to the south, Bohol to the southwest, Camotes Sea to the west, and Visayas Sea to the northwest.
Faces the Pacific Ocean, making it prone to typhoons.
Geographic features include mountainous terrain, deep valleys, and coastlines.
Known as the "Cradle of History" due to historical events like Magellan's arrival, the first mass in the Philippines, and General Douglas MacArthur's return.
Major cities include Baybay, Borongan, Calbayog, Catbalogan, Maasim, Ormoc, Palo, and Tacloban.
Tacloban City is the center of industry, commerce, and education.
Indigenous languages include Abaknon, Capul, Baybayanon, Cebuano, Kinabaliwan, and Waray-Waray.

Tacloban City

Tacloban City is the "Princess City" of Eastern Visayas.
Serving as a center for industry, commerce, education, and agriculture.

Places of Interest

Locations like Homonhon Island, Pinipisakan Falls, Pink Beach, Calbiga Cave, and the San Juanico Bridge hold historical or natural significance for the region.

Geography

Samar is among the largest islands in the Philippines.
Notable mountains include Bundok Suiro and Bundok Capotoan.
Rivers such as the Ilog Ulot, Ilog Oras, and Ilog Catarman are significant water features in this region.

Culture

The region is known for its indigenous martial art, arnis, which involves using sticks.
Traditional dances like tinikling and kuratsa are part of certain celebrations and cultural practices.

Traditions

Various festivals and rites involving indigenous and religious expressions are part of Eastern Visayas' heritage.
"Taber" is a system of exchanging food at a lower cost in local markets as a tradition in the area.
The "Pintados," a unique, historically significant visual practice, was once a way the people had of expressing themselves and their culture.

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Test your knowledge on the Eastern Visayas region, including its provinces, significant cities, and historical events. This quiz covers the unique geographic features and cultural significance of Leyte, Samar, and Biliran. Explore fascinating facts about the area's history, including its role in the arrival of Magellan and General MacArthur's return.