Philippine Culture and Tourism Geography

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What is the name of the national bird of the Philippines?

Philippine Eagle

What is the name of the traditional embroidered Filipino male garment?

barong Tagalog

What is the name of the national flower of the Philippines?

sampaguita

The Philippines is the largest supplier of nurses worldwide.

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Which of the following is NOT a national symbol of the Philippines?

Tinikling Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the national martial art and sport of the Philippines?

Arnis Signup and view all the answers

The Philippines is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire.

True Signup and view all the answers

The Philippines is a single, large island.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the largest island in the Philippines?

Luzon Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the second-largest island in the Philippines?

Mindanao Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the capital city of the Philippines?

Manila Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the largest city in the Philippines?

Quezon City Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of government of the Philippines?

Republic Signup and view all the answers

What are the predominant ethnic groups in the Philippines?

Malay and Chinese Signup and view all the answers

What are the main religions practiced in the Philippines?

Catholic, Muslim, and Christian denominations Signup and view all the answers

What are the official languages of the Philippines?

Filipino and English Signup and view all the answers

What is the literacy rate of the Philippines?

92% Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the major natural resources found in the Philippines?

Timber, limited offshore petroleum, extensive mineral deposits of copper, gold, silver, nickel, lead, and chromium Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the major agricultural products cultivated in the Philippines?

Rice, coconuts, corn, sugarcane, bananas, pineapples, mangoes, pork, eggs, beef, and fish Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the island group that accounts for more than half of the Philippine population?

Luzon Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the island group where the "Pearl of Allah" was discovered?

Palawan Signup and view all the answers

What island group is the Philippine eagle mainly found in?

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Study Notes

Philippine Culture and Tourism Geography

Culture: The way of life, including customs, beliefs, art, and social organization of a country or group.
Cultural Manifestations: Differ in depth and expression. Symbols are the most superficial, followed by heroes and finally values. Rituals are in between, representing socially essential activities.
Symbols: Words, gestures, pictures, or objects carrying specific meaning only recognized by those sharing a culture; easily develop and old ones disappear—forming the outermost layer of a culture and often copied by others.
Heroes: Real or fictitious individuals with highly valued characteristics in a culture who serve as models.
Rituals: Collective activities considered socially essential, often done for their own sake, such as greetings, respect gestures, religious or social ceremonies.
Values: Broad tendencies for preferences including aspects like good/evil, right/wrong, or natural/unnatural. These are often unconscious to those holding them.
Tangible and Intangible Aspects of Culture:
- Tangible: The visible aspects like symbols, heroes, rituals.
- Intangible: The true cultural meaning revealed through context of practices/interaction
Philippines Name Origin: Named after King Philip II. Initially applied to Eastern Visayas, then extended to the entire archipelago.
Archipelago Geography: Consists of approximately 7,641 islands, with a significant number inhabited, closely scattered in a body of water. The country's main areas are Luzon (largest, northernmost island) , the Visayas and Mindanao (second largest island in the south).
Location: Situated in the Pacific Ocean near the equator, close to the Ring of Fire (Circum-Pacific Belt).
Natural Resources and Biodiversity: Prone to earthquakes and typhoons but abundant in natural resources and has significant biodiversity.
Forest Cover: While heavily forested, there's a significant reduction in forest cover from mid to early 21st century, largely due to logging, mining, and farming activities. Pine is the dominant tree in northern Luzon, while (Philippine mahogany) is found in other areas.
Plant and Animal Life: Many species endemic to the islands. Notable examples mentioned in this text include mammals, birds, various kinds of reptiles and amphibians, fish species, etc.. Many types of frogs, includes flying varieties.
Philippine Wildlife: Includes species such as water buffalo (carabao), goats, horses, hogs, cats, dogs, monkeys, lemurs, mice, pangolins (scaly anteaters), chevrotains (mouse deer), and others.
Philippine Flora: indigenous vegetation, largely resembling that of Malaysia, including mangrove swamps that are similar to similar regions throughout the Malay Archipelago.
Biodiversity and Species Discovery: The Philippines has a high rate of species discovery, with 16 new mammal species found in the last 10 years.
Important Animal: Philippine Eagle (monogamous species).
National Fish, Tree, and Flower: milkfish, Narra and Sampaguita.
National Symbol and Significance Philippine/Monkey-eating eagle; the Philippine eagle is the national bird
National Anthem and History: Lupang Hinirang (national anthem) initially without lyrics, later translated and adopted with a more spontaneous method; the process from Spanish to English and Tagalog.
National Tree and Permit Requirements: Narra (national tree) requires special permits for cutting due to endangered status.
Important Figures / Proclamation Records Pres. Fidel V. Ramos' impact on National symbols
National Symbol Debates: Issues of debate regarding national dish, flower, and dance; debate surrounding the declaration of national heroes and the legal backing for these.
Number of Islands: Estimates increased to 7,641 due to the discovering of previously unknown islands.
Profile Details: Capital, largest city, form of government, geography, climate, population, ethnic groups, religions, languages, and literacy rate of the country.

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Explore the rich tapestry of Philippine culture through customs, beliefs, art, and social structures. This quiz delves into cultural manifestations such as symbols, heroes, rituals, and values, revealing how they shape the Filipino identity. Test your knowledge of the diverse cultural landscape and its significance in tourism.