30 Questions
Which body of water borders the Philippines to the west?
South China Sea
Which city is the largest in the Philippines?
Quezon City
What are the two seasons in the Philippines based on?
Amount of rainfall
Which country does not share a maritime border with the Philippines?
South Korea
Which ethnic group is not mentioned as one of the largest in the Philippines?
Igorot
Which climate type characterizes higher-altitude areas in the Philippines?
Oceanic
What is the definition of Geography?
The study of places and the relationships between people and their environments
Which geographical features make up the Republic of the Philippines?
Islands, including Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao
What does Tourism entail?
Movement of people to a different environment for personal or business/professional purposes
Who are considered visitors in the context of Tourism?
Both tourists and excursionists, residents and non-residents
What is encompassed by the term 'Culture'?
All the ways of life including arts, beliefs, and institutions passed down through generations
Why was the Philippines named as such?
After a Spanish king by a Spanish explorer during his expedition in the 16th century
Why is Palawan largely undeveloped?
Due to its mountainous terrain
Why are the islands of the Sulu group uncultivated?
Limited availability of arable land
Why are most rivers in the Philippines less than 20 miles long?
Due to the small land area of the islands
Which river in Luzon is mentioned as one of the major rivers in the text?
Agno River
Why is the Pasig River important?
Due to the shipping it carries through Metropolitan Manila
What prompted the creation of the Philippine flag in 1896?
The Philippine Revolution against the Spaniards
What was the significance of the letter 'K' in the flags used by the Katipuneros?
Represented the Katipunan organization
How were the initial flags used by the Katipuneros different from each other?
One had 'K.K.K.' in a row and the other had them arranged to form a triangle
Who led the group that hand-sewed the current Philippine flag designed by Emilio Aguinaldo?
Marcela Mariño Agoncillo
When was the current Philippine flag first displayed according to the text?
May 28, 1898
Where was the current Philippine flag unveiled in proclamation of Philippine Independence?
Aguinaldos’ mansion in Kawit, Cavite
Why did General Emilio Aguinaldo design a new flag for the Philippines during the second phase of the Revolution?
To establish Philippine sovereignty
What do the eight rays of the sun on the Philippine flag symbolize?
The first eight provinces that revolted against Spain
What does the blue stripe on the Philippine flag signify?
Peace, truth, and justice
Which islands do the three stars on the Philippine flag represent?
Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao
What does the red stripe on the Philippine flag stand for?
Heroism and patriotism
Why is it significant when the two stripes on the Philippine flag are interchanged?
To indicate that the country is in a state of war
Where is the original Philippine flag located?
Aguinaldo Museum in Baguio City
Test your knowledge on the geography of the Philippines, including details about the flatlands, mountainous terrain, rivers, and arable land across different islands.
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