Geography of the Philippines Quiz

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Which region is NOT located in Luzon?

Bicol Region

Western Visayas (correct)

Central Luzon

Ilocos Region

The Philippines has a coastline of approximately 36,000 km.

True

What is the major city in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)?

Baguio City

The large islands of the Philippines have mostly ranges running from _ to _.

north, south Signup and view all the answers

Match the region with its major city:

Northern Mindanao = Cagayan De Oro City Central Mindanao = Koronadal City Southern Mindanao = Davao City Eastern Visayas = Tacloban City Signup and view all the answers

What does the Greek word 'historia' mean?

Investigation, inquiry, recorded knowledge of past events Signup and view all the answers

The Philippines is a landlocked country.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the popular nickname given to the Philippines by two famous writers?

Pearl of the Orient Seas Signup and view all the answers

The name 'Felipinas' was given to the Philippines in honor of King ______.

Philip II Signup and view all the answers

Match the following names or terms with their description.

Ma-yi = Early Chinese name for the Philippines, meaning Land of Gold Archipelago of St.Lazarus = Magellan's name for the Philippines in 1521 Maniolas = Name given by the Greek mapmaker Claudius Ptolemy Felipinas = Name given by Ruy Lopez de Villalobos for King Philip II Signup and view all the answers

Which body of water is located to the west of the Philippines?

South China Sea Signup and view all the answers

The Philippines has a coastline of approximately 10,000 miles.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate length of the Philippines from SSE to NNW, in miles?

1150 Signup and view all the answers

The highest point in the Philippines is Mount _____.

Apo Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT one of the three main groups of islands in the Philippines?

Palawan Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Philippine islands with their corresponding groups.

Luzon = Luzon Cebu = Visayas Mindanao = Mindanao Signup and view all the answers

During which months is the climate in the Philippines typically hot and dry?

March to May Signup and view all the answers

All of the islands in Phillipines are prone to earthquakes

True Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major lowland areas of the Philippines?

Cordillera Signup and view all the answers

The Philippines has only one active volcano.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name the two official languages of the Philippines.

English and Filipino Signup and view all the answers

The Philippines is located on the volatile Pacific '____'

Ring of Fire Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Philippine dialects with their descriptions:

Bikol = Spoken in the Bicol Region Cebuano = Spoken in Cebu and parts of Mindanao Ilocano = Spoken in the Ilocos Region Tagalog = Basis of the Filipino national language Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most dominant religion in the Philippines?

Catholic Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT a theory about the prehistory of the Philippines?

The Great Flood Theory Signup and view all the answers

Name one active volcano located in the Philippines.

Mount Mayon or Mount Pinatubo Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a typical penalty imposed in the described judicial system?

Community service Signup and view all the answers

In trials, the accused and accuser did not face each other but only presented their cases through intermediaries.

False Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of trial by ordeal?

To determine guilt by showing that God would side with the innocent. Signup and view all the answers

A Filipino value characterized by a sense of gratitude and reciprocation is known as ________.

Utang na Loob Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Filipino values/traits with their descriptions:

Hospitality = Welcoming and friendly to guests Fatalistic = Believing events are predetermined Matiisin = Patient and enduring Regionalistic = Loyalty to one's own region Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following were considered early inhabitants of the Philippines?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

The early Filipinos' government was called 'balangay', which was composed of 500-1000 families.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the public announcer who disseminated new rules in the barangay?

umalohokan Signup and view all the answers

The early social strata of the Philippines consisted of Maharlika which were the nobles, Timawa which were the freeman, and the ______ which were the slaves.

alipin Signup and view all the answers

Match the following early Philippine tribes with their descriptions:

Datu = Chieftain or leader of a barangay Umalohokan = Public announcer of new rules Maharlika = Nobles Alipin = Slaves Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT an early form of economic life in the Philippines?

Banking Signup and view all the answers

The Code of Kalantiao is an example of customary law.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name one example of a major crime in early Philippine society.

murder, rape, incest, witchcraft, sacrilegious act, larceny Signup and view all the answers

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Which region is NOT located in Luzon?

The Philippines has a coastline of approximately 36,000 km.

What is the major city in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)?

The large islands of the Philippines have mostly ranges running from _______ to _______.

Match the region with its major city:

What does the Greek word 'historia' mean?

The Philippines is a landlocked country.

What is the popular nickname given to the Philippines by two famous writers?

The name 'Felipinas' was given to the Philippines in honor of King ______.

Match the following names or terms with their description.

Which body of water is located to the west of the Philippines?

The Philippines has a coastline of approximately 10,000 miles.

What is the approximate length of the Philippines from SSE to NNW, in miles?

The highest point in the Philippines is Mount _____.

Which of these is NOT one of the three main groups of islands in the Philippines?

Match the following Philippine islands with their corresponding groups.

During which months is the climate in the Philippines typically hot and dry?

All of the islands in Phillipines are prone to earthquakes

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major lowland areas of the Philippines?

The Philippines has only one active volcano.

Name the two official languages of the Philippines.

The Philippines is located on the volatile Pacific '____'

Match the following Philippine dialects with their descriptions:

Which of the following is the most dominant religion in the Philippines?

Which of these is NOT a theory about the prehistory of the Philippines?

Name one active volcano located in the Philippines.

Which of the following was NOT a typical penalty imposed in the described judicial system?

In trials, the accused and accuser did not face each other but only presented their cases through intermediaries.

What was the primary purpose of trial by ordeal?

A Filipino value characterized by a sense of gratitude and reciprocation is known as ________.

Match the following Filipino values/traits with their descriptions:

Which of the following were considered early inhabitants of the Philippines?

The early Filipinos' government was called 'balangay', which was composed of 500-1000 families.

What is the term for the public announcer who disseminated new rules in the barangay?

The early social strata of the Philippines consisted of Maharlika which were the nobles, Timawa which were the freeman, and the ______ which were the slaves.

Match the following early Philippine tribes with their descriptions:

Which of the following was NOT an early form of economic life in the Philippines?

The Code of Kalantiao is an example of customary law.

Name one example of a major crime in early Philippine society.

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