Questions and Answers
Which city is known as the 'Tiger City of Metro Manila' and the 'Shopping Mall Capital of the Philippines'?
Who is known as the founder of Katipunan?
What is the meaning of the name 'Manila'?
Which event led to the restoration of Manila to Spain?
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Which city is known as the 'Shoe Capital of the Philippines'?
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Who is the Filipino general who fought in the war in the Philippines?
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Which city is known as the 'Motorcycle Capital of the Philippines'?
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What is the origin of the name 'Malabon'?
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Which city was considered as the literary center during the Spanish Colonization?
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Study Notes
Philippine Cities and Personalities
- Pasay City is known as the 'Tiger City of Metro Manila' and the 'Shopping Mall Capital of the Philippines'.
- Emilio Aguinaldo is known as the founder of Katipunan.
- The name 'Manila' comes from the Tagalog phrase 'may nila', meaning 'there is nila', referring to the nila plant (Scyphiphora hydrophyllacea) that grows in the area.
- The Treaty of Paris led to the restoration of Manila to Spain.
- Marikina City is known as the 'Shoe Capital of the Philippines'.
- Emilio Aguinaldo is the Filipino general who fought in the war in the Philippines.
- San Fernando, Pampanga is known as the 'Motorcycle Capital of the Philippines'.
- The name 'Malabon' originates from the Tagalog phrase 'mala-bon', meaning 'bad mud', referring to the city's geographical location.
- Vigan City was considered as the literary center during the Spanish Colonization.
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Test your knowledge of the vibrant and bustling city of Metropolitan Manila, also known as the NCR, with this quiz! Learn about its 17 LGUs, 16 cities, and its rich history, including how its name originated from the Nilad plant. See how much you know about the Treaty of Paris and its impact on the city's restoration to Spain, and test your knowledge of the EDSA People Power Revolution, a pivotal moment in Filipino history. Take this quiz to discover how much you
