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Who was Sultan Kudarat named after?

  • The Kalagan People
  • Butuan City
  • Sultan Muhammad Dipatuan Kudarat (correct)
  • Sultanate of Mauguindanao

    • Sultan Kudarat is the largest grains-processing complex in the Philippines.

    False

    What is the capital of Sultan Kudarat?

    Isulan City

    Sultan Kudarat is known as the '_____ of the Brave and Beautiful.'

    <p>Land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following provinces with their descriptions:

    <p>Agusan del Norte = Timber Capital of the Philippines Sultan Kudarat = Major producer of Irish potatoes Butuan City = Regional Center of Caraga Sultan Kudarat Monument = A site honoring Sultan Kudarat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capital of Northern Mindanao?

    <p>Cagayan de Oro</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Misamis is derived from the Subanen word meaning 'palm tree'.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the first governor of Misamis Oriental?

    <p>Don Gregorio Pelaez</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Misamis Oriental was divided from Misamis Occidental due to a lack of geographic ______.

    <p>contiguity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which province is known as the 'Banana Capital of the Philippines'?

    <p>Davao del Norte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following locations with their significance:

    <p>Cotta Fort = Spanish-controlled military installation Lake Duminagat = Crater lake Hoyohoy Highland Stone Chapel = Adventure Park Claveria View Deck = Scenic viewing point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Philippine eagle is an endemic species found in Misamis Oriental.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year did the division of Misamis by Act No. 3777 take place?

    <p>1939</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the former name of General Santos?

    <p>Dadiangas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Agusan comes from the word 'agasan', which means 'where water flows.'

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the boxing champion from General Santos?

    <p>Manny Pacquiao</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Butuan City is often referred to as the _____ City of the Philippines.

    <p>Historic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which province was split off from Agusan in 1967?

    <p>Agusan del Norte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following locations with their titles:

    <p>General Santos = Tuna Capital of the Philippines Surigao del Norte = Surfing Capital of the Philippines Dinagat Island = Mystical Island of Love Butuan City = Historic City of the Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mount Hilong-Hilong is located in Agusan del Sur.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique resource is found in the forests of Siargao del Norte?

    <p>Magcono (ironwood)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capital of Apayao?

    <p>Kabugao</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Isneg people practice an animism belief system that recognizes spirits in nature.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What traditional wooden figure do the Ifugao people use to protect their rice harvest?

    <p>Bulul</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _______ are epic poems recited by Ifugao storytellers.

    <p>Hudhud chants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which province is known as the 'Salad Bowl of the Philippines'?

    <p>Benguet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following provinces with their features.

    <p>Apayao = Least densely populated province Benguet = Home of Baguio City Kalinga = Known for rice farming Ifugao = Terraced farming with Payew</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Banaue Rice Terraces are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the traditional conflict resolution system used in Kalinga?

    <p>Bodong</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Manila City commonly known for?

    <p>Fried native duck (itik)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Manila is the second most populous city in the Philippines, after Quezon.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who first used the term 'Pearl of the Orient' to describe Manila?

    <p>Juan Delgado</p> Signup and view all the answers

    SM Megamall is the _____ largest shopping mall in the Philippines.

    <p>3rd</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following locations with their descriptions:

    <p>Bonifacio Global City = Major financial center in the Philippines SM Megamall = 3rd largest shopping mall in the Philippines Heroes' Cemetery = Historical landmark in Manila Pearl of the Orient = Term used to describe Manila's strong commerce history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is known as the 'Mother Falls of Sagada'?

    <p>Bomod-ok Falls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Malabon City is referred to as the 'Fishing Capital of the Philippines.'

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the name 'Malabon' mean?

    <p>having many silt deposits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The largest fish port in the Philippines is the __________.

    <p>Navotas Fish Port Complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following cities to their descriptions:

    <p>Malabon City = Known for mummy caves and hanging coffins Navotas City = Commercial fishing hub of the Philippines Sagada = Famous for Sumaguing Cave Pateros = Lone municipality in NCR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Navotas City recently bidding for?

    <p>UNESCO Creative City of Film</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rizal Monument was built in honor of Vilma Santos.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The region with no provinces in the Philippines is called __________.

    <p>NCR (National Capital Region)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Ilocos Region

    • Located in the Northwest corner of Luzon, Philippines, the largest island.
    • Major products include hand-woven blankets, soft brooms, pottery, rice wine, sugarcane wine, and sugarcane vinegar.
    • Provinces include: Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, and Pangasinan.

    Ilocos Norte

    • Capital: Laoag City
    • Paoay Church and Sinking Bell Tower are key attractions.
    • Bangui Windmills, San Agustin Church of Paoay, La Paz Sand Dunes, and Batac City are also notable.
    • Batac City is known for its rich cultural heritage, including the Marcos Museum.

    Ilocos Sur

    • Capital: Vigan City
    • A UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for preserved Spanish colonial architecture.
    • Major products include rice, corn, vegetables, root crops, fruits, tobacco, cotton, and tigergrass.
    • Cottage industries include loom weaving, furniture making, ceramics, and Calle Crisologo, Bantay Bell Tower, and Syquia Mansion Museum are part of the region's cultural heritage.

    La Union

    • Capital: San Fernando City
    • Known as the "Surfing Capital of the North".

    Pangasinan

    • Capital: Lingayen City
    • The richest province in the Ilocos region, a major fish supplier in Luzon, major producer of salt, and is a major producer of coconuts, mangoes, and eggplants .
    • Known for Hundred Islands, 124 islands.
    • Includes Enchanted Cave and Bolinao Falls.

    Cagayan Valley

    • Located in the northeastern part of Luzon, occupying the lower basin of the Cagayan River.
    • Provinces include: Batanes, and others.

    Batanes

    • Capital: Basco
    • Smallest province in the Philippines.
    • Known for the Ivatan people and their traditional clothing ("vakul").
    • Notable for their stone houses ("idjang").
    • Includes the House of Dakay, the oldest stone house in Batanes.

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