Philippine National Symbols Quiz and Flashcards

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What is the carabao known for in Philippine mythology?

Representing wisdom and knowledge

Symbolizing hard work and perseverance (correct)

Signifying power and strength

Being a symbol of peace and tranquility

Which flower is the national flower of both Indonesia and the Philippines?

Orchids

Roses

Sampaguita (correct)

Sunflowers

What is the baro't saya?

A type of traditional Filipino music instrument

Traditional Filipino dance

A national dress ensemble for Philippine women (correct)

A food delicacy in the Philippines

Who is considered a national hero of the Philippines?

Jose Rizal Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Philippine eagle?

Represents freedom and independence Signup and view all the answers

Which animal became the national animal of the Philippines due to its symbolism in mythology?

Carabao Signup and view all the answers

What profession did Jose Rizal pursue?

Writer Signup and view all the answers

Which movement did Jose Rizal advocate for?

Filipino Propaganda Movement Signup and view all the answers

Which bird is considered the national bird of the Philippines?

Philippine Eagle Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for killing the Philippine eagle in the Philippines?

12 years imprisonment Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'baro't saya'?

Traditional Filipino attire for women Signup and view all the answers

Which animal is commonly associated with Filipino culture and known as the 'beast of burden'?

Carabao Signup and view all the answers

What is the national flower of the Philippines?

Sampaguita Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as an active volcano in the Philippines?

Fuji Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest point in the Philippines?

Mount Apo Signup and view all the answers

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

South China Sea Signup and view all the answers

What is the total length of the coastline of the Philippines?

22,549 miles Signup and view all the answers

Which Philippine natural harbor is mentioned as being the finest in the Far East?

Manila Bay Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

National Symbols

The Philippine eagle is considered one of the rarest and most powerful birds in the world and is the national bird of the Philippines.
Killing the Philippine eagle is punishable by 12 years of imprisonment or high fines.
The carabao is a freshwater buffalo that represents hard work and perseverance, and is the national animal of the Philippines.
The carabao is significant in Philippine mythology.
The baro't saya is a traditional dress ensemble worn by women in the Philippines and combines elements from both precolonial native Filipino and colonial Spanish clothing styles.
The baro't saya is the national dress of the Philippines.
The barong tagalog is an embroidered long-sleeved formal shirt for men and is a national dress of the Philippines.
José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda is considered a national hero of the Philippines.
He was a Filipino nationalist, writer, and polymath active at the end of the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines.

Geography of the Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago located in Southeastern Asia, consisting of 7,107 islands.
The Philippines is part of a western Pacific arc system characterized by active volcanoes.
The country has a total area of 115,830 square miles and a coastline of 22,549 miles.
The length of the Philippines is 1,851 km (1,150 mi) from SSE to NNW, and its width is 1,062 km (660 mi) from ENE to WSW.
The country is bordered by the Luzon Strait to the north, the Philippine Sea to the east, the Celebes Sea to the south, and the South China Sea to the west.
The Philippines has a mostly mountainous terrain, with all islands prone to earthquakes.
The lowest point is the Philippine Sea, and the highest point is Mount Apo, which stands at 9,691 feet.
The Philippines has the longest irregular coastline in the world, measuring 36,290 kilometers in length.
It has 61 natural harbors, including 20 landlocked straits, with Manila Bay being the finest harbor in the Far East.

Regions and Provinces

There are 17 regions in the Philippines, including:
- Region I – Ilocos Region
- Region II – Cagayan Valley
- Region III – Central Luzon
- Region IV – CALABARZON
- Region V – Bicol Region
- Region VI – Western Visayas
- Region VII – Central Visayas
- Region VIII – Eastern Visayas
- Region IX – Zamboanga Peninsula
- Region X – Northern Mindanao
- Region XI – Davao Region
- Region XII – SOCCSKSARGEN
- Region XIII – Caraga Region
- MIMAROPA Region
- NCR – National Capital Region
- CAR – Cordillera Administrative Region
- BARMM – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

Islands Claimed by the Philippines

The Philippines has claimed several islands, including:
- Spratly Islands
- Sabah
- Scarborough Shoal
- Palmas or Miangas Island
- Sangir Islands
- Orchid Island
- Marianas Islands
- Caroline Islands

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Test your knowledge on the national symbols of the Philippines, including the Philippine eagle. Learn about the key member of the Filipino Propaganda Movement, Jose Rizal, and his contributions to political reforms during the Spanish colonial period.