Eastern Visayas Geography and History Quiz

Region VIII, located in the eastern part of the Visayan archipelago, consisting of Leyte, Samar, and Biliran islands.

Western Samar, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Northern Leyte, Southern Leyte, Biliran.

Economic and educational hub of Eastern Visayas

Sites of Magellan's arrival, the first mass in Philippines, and the return of General Douglas MacArthur.

Mount Lobi, located in Samar, standing at 1,349 meters.

Leyte (Northern and Southern), Samar (Northern, Western, Eastern), and Biliran.

Eastern side, Visayan archipelago, bordered by the Pacific Ocean, Bicol Peninsula and more

Abaknon, Baybayanon, Cebuano, Kinabaliwan, and Waray-waray.

The Divine Rank, also known as The Director, in the local deity hierarchy.

God the Maker, responsible for creation.

God of Art, representing beauty and creativity.

Celebrated in Catarman, Northern Samar, known for its vibrant cultural expressions.

A festival held in Bobon, Northern Samar, showcasing the unique traditions of the Agta community.

A staple food in Eastern Visayas, known for its high production.

An important agricultural product in Eastern Visayas.

The national dance of the Philippines, known for its fast-paced movements and bamboo poles.

A popular Waray dance known for its lively steps and energetic rhythm.

A type of Waray poetry used for entertainment at gatherings.

A martial art practiced by the Waray people of Samar, using sticks to compete.

The Spanish name for the Bisaya people, known for their colourful tattoos.

A festival in Tacloban City commemorating the Pintados' role in the Visayas region, held yearly on June 30th.

A traditional fight between animals in Carigara, Leyte, often used as an act of protest.

A Waray wedding tradition where the couple dances and guests throw money to help them.

A celebration in Catubig, Samar, where people work together to make pinipig (rice), drink tuba, and eat sitsaron.

A three-day festival in the Philippines commemorating the first saint brought to the Philippines by Magellan. Includes processions and singing.

A tradition where people sell food at low prices.

The three dominant religions in Samar are Iglesia ni Kristo, Protestant, and Roman Catholic.

A Filipino martial art similar to Arnis that uses different weapons than sticks, including swords and bolos.

Eduardo Macabenta, a famous Bisaya writer, authored the novel 'Un Dia Sobre El Mar' (One Day at Sea) in 1920.

Petronillo B. Daroy's essay, 'Against the National Grain' (1965), examined Philippine art and institutions.

Edelberto K. Tiempo is recognized primarily for his novels, especially 'Cry Slaughter' (1953) and 'Wafeh in the Night' (1953), the latter translated into six European languages.

'Heart of the Island' (1947) was written by Carlos Angeles, a writer from Tacloban City.

Fernando Buyer, from Kalunangan, Leyte, wrote his first poem, 'Ang Suga (An Ilaw)' (1906).

This Waray proverb, "Pirok hin mata," literally translates to "The eyes pop out." It describes the physical reaction of someone being startled, where their eyes widen in surprise.

The Waray proverb "Paghitapo han mga bulbulon" means "The eyebrows gather." This imagery describes how people's eyebrows furrow together when they are angry.

This Waray proverb, "An kalibutan nagsirom," translates to "The world has become dark." It describes a situation where there is darkness or a lack of clarity, both literally and figuratively.

In Waray, "Pilik-mata" simply means "eyelashes." This term directly refers to the short, fine hairs that grow along the edges of the eyelids.

This Waray phrase, "Matang natatakpan ng buhok," directly translates to "Eyes covered with hair." It describes the condition of someone who cannot see, often due to long hair obscuring their vision.

This Waray phrase, "Ang paligid ay angdilim," translates to "The surroundings are dark." It describes a situation where there is no light, creating a sense of obscurity or darkness.

This Waray phrase, "Luob hin mata," translates to "Inside the eye." It signifies the act of looking deeply into something, exploring beyond the surface.

This Waray phrase, "Kundi diri nakakita," translates to "But not seeing." It describes the state of being unable to see clearly, either physically or figuratively.

This Waray phrase, "Balay-balay ni Enggot," translates to "Enggot's house." It is used to describe a person's home or the place where they feel comfortable and safe.

This Waray phrase, "Puros may higot," translates to "Full of restraints." It describes the feeling of being confined or trapped, often in a physical or metaphorical sense.