National Symbols of the Philippines Quiz & Flashcards

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What is the main idea of Rizal's teaching?

To educate our minds with a positive and unbiased truth (correct)
To believe that the earth is flat
To fight for our national identity
To give importance to national symbols only

What is the role of the Congress of the Philippines in national symbols?

To create new national symbols
To recognize unofficial national symbols
To give statutes that national symbols must uphold (correct)
To disrespect national symbols

What is the definition of symbolism?

The art of using symbols to represent national identity
The process of recognizing unofficial national symbols
The practice of using symbols to invest things with a symbolic meaning (correct)
The act of creating national symbols

What is the national flower of the Philippines?

Sampaguita (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the national tree of the Philippines?

Narra (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the national motto of the Philippines?

Maka-Dios, makatao, at makabansa (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the national hymn of the Philippines?

Lupang Hinirang (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the national bird of the Philippines?

Philippine eagle (B) Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of Hercules makes him a hero?

His character and abilities used for the greater good (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the root word of 'bayani' that means 'help and concern'?

Wani (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of national symbols?

To create a sense of unity among the national people (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which institution has the sole power to give statutes for national symbols?

The Congress of the Philippines (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'bayani' based on the Bisayan word 'bagani'?

Fearless warrior (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the national motto of the Philippines?

Maka-dios, maka-tao, maka-bansa (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the commonality among differing definitions of 'bayani' or 'kabayanihan'?

Inner individual motivation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the national flower of the Philippines?

Sampaguita (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is 'makabayan' related to?

Those who died under the causes of Bonifacio, Sakay, and other Katipuneros (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who crafted the definition of 'bayani' in the 1970s?

Marcos Administration (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why are some national symbols, such as carabao and anahaw, unofficial?

They lack recognition by Congress (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the opposing views of Rizal as a national hero?

He was an elite (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Rizal's quotations and maxims?

They are used to teach and philosophize our countrymen (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a 'bayani' that shows a deep sense of humility?

Their good model to the youth (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'elegy' in the context of Rizal's quotation about travel?

A poem of death (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of national symbols to Filipinos?

They are sacred things or ideas representing our national identity (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

National Symbols

National symbols intend to unite people by creating visual, verbal, or iconic representations of the national people, values, goals, or history.
National symbols are sacred things or concepts that represent our national identity and should not be disrespected.
The Congress of the Philippines has the sole power to give statutes for national symbols.

National Symbols of the Philippines

Narra is the national tree.
Sampaguita is the national flower.
The flag consists of three stars and a sun.
The Philippine eagle is the national bird.
Filipino sign language is the national sign language.
Filipino is the national language.
"Maka-Dios, maka-tao, maka-bansa" is the national motto.
Ocampo heraldic design is the national escudo.
"Lupang Hinirang" is the national hymn.
Arnis is the national sport.
Pearl is the national gem.

About Rizal

Rizal left famous quotations and maxims that are still used today.
One of his quotes is "Travel is a caprice in childhood, a passion in youth, a necessity in manhood, and an elegy in old age."
Rizal is considered a national hero, but there are opposing views on this matter.

Definition of "Bayani"

"Bayani" can be related to the Bisayan word for warriors, "bagani," which means fearless, and "wani," which means help and concern.
Bayani also came from the root word "bayan," which means a famous leader or personality that supports the nation's interest.

Lessons from Rizal

Rizal taught us to fight ignorance by educating our minds with a positive and unbiased truth.

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This quiz is about national symbols of the Philippines, their importance, and how they represent the national identity. It also touches on the respect given to these symbols and their significance in Filipino culture.