Ilocos Region Trivia Quiz
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Which tourist spot is known for its distinct architecture featuring enormous defenses?

  • Bantay Church
  • Malacanang of the North
  • Pagudpud Beach
  • Paoay Church (correct)

    • What is Sinanglao made from?

  • Fish and rice
  • Pork belly
  • Cow's internal organs (correct)
  • Vegetables and spices

    • Which of the following landmarks was constructed to serve as an official residence for the Marcos family?

  • Ancestral Houses
  • Archbishop's Palace
  • Baluarte
  • Malacanang of the North (correct)

    • What type of climate does Ilocos Sur primarily experience?

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    What historical significance does Apato Beach hold?

    <p>Submarine resupply point during WWII (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the capital of La Union?

    <p>San Fernando City (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes La Union as the Surfing Capital of the North?

    <p>Waves suitable for surfing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following dishes is specifically known in Ilocos Sur cuisine?

    <p>Bagnet (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which province in the Ilocos Region has Laoag City as its capital?

    <p>Ilocos Norte (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total land area of the Ilocos Region?

    <p>12,840.19 sq.km (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a notable tourist attraction in Ilocos Norte?

    <p>Cape Bojeador Lighthouse (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of geographical features are prominent in Ilocos Norte?

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    Which culinary dish is NOT famous in Ilocos Norte?

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    Who is noted as the birthplace of a prominent historical figure from Ilocos Norte?

    <p>Ferdinand E. Marcos (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What dialects are commonly spoken in the Ilocos Region?

    <p>Ilocano and Pangasinense (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many municipalities are there in the Ilocos Region?

    <p>116 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following dishes is associated with La Union?

    <p>Halo-Halo de lloko (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What historical significance does the Battle of San Fernando Marker have?

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    Which province is known for its production of salt?

    <p>Pangasinan (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary ingredient in Basi, the native Ilocano wine?

    <p>Sugarcane juice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which beach in La Union is ideal for surfing?

    <p>San Juan Beach (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Agoo Basilica commemorate?

    <p>A major earthquake recovery. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a known tourist attraction in La Union?

    <p>Vigan Heritage Village (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the local term for the art of making traditional blankets in La Union?

    <p>Blanket Weaving (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Bangui Wind Farm

    Southeast Asia's first windmill power generating farm with 15 turbines.

    Pagudpud Beach

    Famous white sand beach with fine sand and clear blue waters.

    Malacanang of the North

    Official residence of the Marcoses, built for Ferdinand Marcos's birthday.

    Paoay Church

    St. Augustine Church known for its unique earthquake architecture.

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    Ilocos Sur Gastronomy

    Region known for dishes like Bagnet, Igado, and Sinanglao.

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    Bantay Church

    Built in 1590, noted for its earthquake baroque architecture and bell tower.

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    La Union Capital

    San Fernando City, known as the Surfing Capital of the North.

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    Archbishop's Palace

    Completed in 1793, it features intricate Capiz windows and decorations.

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    Halo-Halo de lloko

    A famous dessert from La Union made with mixed ingredients and shaved ice.

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    Basi

    A native Ilocano wine made from sugarcane juice and duhat bark.

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    Agoo Basilica

    A prominent Catholic structure in La Union, rebuilt in 1892 after an earthquake.

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    Bauang Beach

    A beach in La Union known for its fine grayish sand and calm waters for water sports.

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    Luna Watchtower

    A historical lookout built during pre-Spanish times to guard against pirates.

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    Rambak Festival

    A celebration featuring water sports, mountain biking, and cultural presentations.

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    Dagupan Bangus

    A special hybrid milkfish bred in saltwater, known for its quality.

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    Pangasinan

    A province that means 'place of salt', known as a major salt producer.

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    Ilocos Region

    A region in the northwestern part of Luzon, Philippines, comprising four provinces.

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    Provinces of Ilocos Region

    The Ilocos Region consists of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, and Pangasinan.

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    Total Land Area of Ilocos Region

    Ilocos Region covers an area of 12,840.19 square kilometers.

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    Capital of Ilocos Norte

    The capital city of Ilocos Norte is Laoag City.

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    Tourist Destination in Ilocos Norte

    Ilocos Norte is known for attractions like St. Williams Cathedral and Cape Bojeador Lighthouse.

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    Famous Dish in Ilocos Norte

    Ilocos Norte is famous for dishes like Empanada and Bagnet.

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    Dialects spoken in Ilocos Region

    Common dialects include Ilocano, Pangasinense, and Tagalog (Filipino).

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    Geographic Characteristic of Ilocos Norte

    Ilocos Norte features muddy grasslands, mountains, and coastal land.

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    Study Notes

    • Ilocos Region Overview
    • The Ilocos Region is a region in the Philippines.
    • It's located on the island of Luzon.
    • It has a total land area of 12,840.19 sq km.
    • The region is composed of 4 provinces.
    • Ilocos Region Objectives
    • Students will learn the area and location of the Ilocos Region.
    • Students will learn the geographical characteristics of the region's provinces.
    • Students will learn about different tourist destinations, gastronomic features, and geographic profiles of each province within the region.
    • Ilocos Region Provinces
    • The provinces are Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, and Pangasinan.
    • Ilocos Region Cities
    • There are 9 cities in the region.
    • The 9 cities are Batac City, Laoag City, Candon City, Vigan City, San Fernando City, Alaminos City, Dagupan City, San Carlos City, and Urdaneta City.
    • Ilocos Region Municipalities and Barangays
    • The region has 116 municipalities.
    • There are 3,265 barangays.
    • Total population is 4,748,372.
    • Ilocos Region Dialects
    • The dialects spoken are Ilocano, Pangasinense, and Tagalog.
    • Ilocos Norte
    • Capital: Laoag City
    • Land area: 3,662 sq km.
    • Towns within Ilocos Norte include Adams, Bacarra, Badoc, Bangui, Banna, Burgos, Caraasi, Currimao, Dingras, Dumalneg, Marcos, Nueva Era, Pagudpud, Paoay, Pasuquin, Piddig, Pinili, San Nicolas, Sarrat, Solsona and Vinta.
    • Geographic profile: muddy grasslands and seaside mountains.
    • Gastronomic features: high-end cholesterol food (e.g., Empanada, Bagnet, longganisa), Dragon fruit ice cream, and pinakbet.
    • Noted for being the birthplace of former President Ferdinand E. Marcos.
    • Known as a Northern Tourist Destination.
    • Governor: Matthew J. Marcos Manotoc
    • Ilocos Norte Tourist Attractions
    • St. Williams Cathedral, Laoag City (built in 1942 with a unique two-story facade supported by four pairs of columns)
    • La Paz Sand Dunes (locally called Bantay Bimmaboy, resembling pigs in shape)
    • Bangui Wind Farm (the first power-generating windmill farm in Southeast Asia, with 15 wind turbines)
    • Pagudpud Beach (fine white sand and clear blue seas)
    • Malacanang of the North, Paoay (a structure built in 1977 by the Philippine Tourism Authority, later became the official residence of the Marcoses)
    • Paoay Church (famous for its distinct architecture and large defenses on its sides, constructed over 190 years)
    • Patapat Bridge (scenic bridge between the mountains and the sea, connecting Ilocos Norte provinces and Cagayan)
    • Ilocos Sur
    • Gastronomic features: Bagnet, Igado, Pinakbet, and Sinanglao (a favorite breakfast food made of cow's internal organs).
    • Climate is dry, especially from October to May.
    • Known as the Heart Land of Ilocos.
    • Governor: Ryan Luis Verzosa Singson
    • Ilocos Sur Tourist Attractions
    • Ancestral Houses (Kamestizoan, Vigan) featuring antique rooftops, hardwood terrazzo, railings, and azotes in various Spanish-Mexican-Chinese architectural styles.
    • Apato Beach (the site of submarine emergence during World War II, named after a abundant mangrove plant)
    • Archbishop's Palace, Vigan (completed in 1793 after 7 years of construction, with Capiz windows and floral motifs)
    • Bantay Church (built in 1590 and rebuilt in 1950, famous for its earthquake baroque-neo-Gothic architecture and bell tower serving as a lookout for enemies; shooting place of Filipino film Panday)
    • Baluarte Vigan (mini zoo with animals from other countries)
    • Candon Beach (wide beaches with gray sand and clear waters, has some small resorts)
    • Santiago Cove (used by guerillas as a resupply point in WWII, with fishing village, watchtower, and golden sand beach)
    • Ilocos Sur Tourist Attractions (2)
    • Tagudin Sundial (built in 1848 as a resupply point by the Spanish colonizers)
    • St. Paul's Metropolitan Cathedral , Vigan (built during 1790-1800, with distinct baroque architecture)
    • La Union
    • Capital: San Fernando City.
    • Total land area: 1,497.70 sq km.
    • 576 Barangays comprising its 19 municipalities and 1 city.
    • Surfing Capital of the North
    • Gastronomic features: Halo-Halo de Iloko, Kilawin, Basi and Sabong-fried chicken, grapes
    • Governor: Raphaelle Veronica A. Ortega-David
    • La Union Tourist Attractions
    • La Union Capitol
    • Agoo Basilica (rebuilt in 1892 due to earthquake, imposing Catholic structure)
    • Pangasinan
    • Capital: Lingayen
    • The province has a land area of 5,368.82 sq km.
    • Pangasinan has 1,364 barangays, 44 municipalities and 4 cities.
    • It's called Pangasinan ("place for salt").
    • A major producer of salt in the Philippines
    • Governor: Ramon V. Guico III
    • Pangasinan Tourist Attractions
    • Bonuan Beach (a landing site of the Liberation Forces in 1945)
    • Cape Bolinao Lighthouse (built in 1903 by Americans)
    • Hundred Islands National Park (a major tourist destination featuring a cluster of island)
    • Pangasinan Culture
    • Gastronomic features: Dagupan Bangus (hybrid fish), Bagoong Isda (fermented fish), Kaleskes (equivalent of papaitan made of goat intestines) Bagisen (equivalent of dinuguan).
    • Other Details
    • A 7 kilometer uphill spring (Manleluag hot spring)
    • Umbrella Rocks (mushroom shaped stone boulders found at the Balincaguing River mouth).
    • Nuestra Senora de Manaog Shrine (miraculous shrine with processions on the first Saturday of every month).

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