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What is the capital of the Philippines?
What is the capital of the Philippines?
- Quezon City
- Cebu City
- Davao
- Manila (correct)
The Philippines is the 72nd largest country in the world.
The Philippines is the 72nd largest country in the world.
True (A)
What is the national flower of the Philippines?
What is the national flower of the Philippines?
Sampaguita
The official national language of the Philippines is ______.
The official national language of the Philippines is ______.
Match the following Philippine national symbols with their descriptions:
Match the following Philippine national symbols with their descriptions:
How many islands are officially counted in the Philippines?
How many islands are officially counted in the Philippines?
Mt. Pinatubo erupted for the first time in 1991 after being dormant for 116 years.
Mt. Pinatubo erupted for the first time in 1991 after being dormant for 116 years.
What is the national sport of the Philippines?
What is the national sport of the Philippines?
The national martial art of the Philippines is called ______.
The national martial art of the Philippines is called ______.
Which of the following is considered a beautiful geographical feature in the Philippines?
Which of the following is considered a beautiful geographical feature in the Philippines?
What is the approximate area of the Philippines in square miles?
What is the approximate area of the Philippines in square miles?
The Philippine Eagle is the national bird of the Philippines.
The Philippine Eagle is the national bird of the Philippines.
What is the national animal of the Philippines?
What is the national animal of the Philippines?
The national fruit of the Philippines is the ______.
The national fruit of the Philippines is the ______.
Match the following volcanoes with their characteristics:
Match the following volcanoes with their characteristics:
Which of the following is known as the national food of the Philippines?
Which of the following is known as the national food of the Philippines?
There are a total of 7,641 islands in the Philippines according to NAMRIA's official count.
There are a total of 7,641 islands in the Philippines according to NAMRIA's official count.
What is the primary shape of the Philippines?
What is the primary shape of the Philippines?
The national dress of the Philippines is known as ______.
The national dress of the Philippines is known as ______.
Which natural resource is NOT found in the Philippines?
Which natural resource is NOT found in the Philippines?
What is one reason for dividing the Philippines into regions?
What is one reason for dividing the Philippines into regions?
The Philippines has 18 regions divided into Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
The Philippines has 18 regions divided into Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Name one of the claimed territories by the Philippines.
Name one of the claimed territories by the Philippines.
The Philippines consists of more than ______ islands.
The Philippines consists of more than ______ islands.
Match the region with its corresponding name:
Match the region with its corresponding name:
Which reason reflects the cultural diversity of the Philippines?
Which reason reflects the cultural diversity of the Philippines?
The regions in the Philippines are primarily for coordinating planning and organizing national government services.
The regions in the Philippines are primarily for coordinating planning and organizing national government services.
What is the purpose of categorizing the Philippines into different regions?
What is the purpose of categorizing the Philippines into different regions?
The ______ approach to governance is necessary due to the archipelagic nature of the Philippines.
The ______ approach to governance is necessary due to the archipelagic nature of the Philippines.
Which of the following regions is located in Mindanao?
Which of the following regions is located in Mindanao?
What is the height of the Lapu-Lapu Shrine's bronze statue?
What is the height of the Lapu-Lapu Shrine's bronze statue?
The Chocolate Hills change color depending on the weather and seasons.
The Chocolate Hills change color depending on the weather and seasons.
Name the cave in Bohol that features a pool of clear water at the bottom.
Name the cave in Bohol that features a pool of clear water at the bottom.
The Magellan Monument was built in ______.
The Magellan Monument was built in ______.
Match the following Bohol tourist spots with their descriptions:
Match the following Bohol tourist spots with their descriptions:
Which church is known as the oldest in all of Asia?
Which church is known as the oldest in all of Asia?
The Loboc River Cruise tour includes a Japanese lunch buffet.
The Loboc River Cruise tour includes a Japanese lunch buffet.
What word in Cebuano means 'laddered'?
What word in Cebuano means 'laddered'?
Panglao Island is connected to the main Bohol island by ______.
Panglao Island is connected to the main Bohol island by ______.
What is one activity you can do on the Loboc River?
What is one activity you can do on the Loboc River?
Which province is NOT part of Region 7?
Which province is NOT part of Region 7?
Cebu City is known as the 'Queen City of the South.'
Cebu City is known as the 'Queen City of the South.'
What landmark in Cebu marks the beginning of Spain's colonization and Christianity in the Philippines?
What landmark in Cebu marks the beginning of Spain's colonization and Christianity in the Philippines?
Fort San Pedro is considered the country's ______ and smallest fort.
Fort San Pedro is considered the country's ______ and smallest fort.
Match the Cebu landmarks with their descriptions.
Match the Cebu landmarks with their descriptions.
Which landmark is an ancestral house in Cebu?
Which landmark is an ancestral house in Cebu?
The Museo de Sugbo was originally built as a school.
The Museo de Sugbo was originally built as a school.
In which district is the Cebu Heritage Monument located?
In which district is the Cebu Heritage Monument located?
The monument in the Parian Plaza was constructed by artist ______.
The monument in the Parian Plaza was constructed by artist ______.
How many provinces make up Region 7?
How many provinces make up Region 7?
Study Notes
Overview of Region 7, Central Visayas
- Region 7 in the Philippines is located in the central part of the Visayas island group
- It consists of 2 provinces: Cebu and Bohol plus the highly urbanized cities of Cebu City, Mandaue City, and Lapu-Lapu City
- It has a total land area of 15,875 square kilometers
- The population is 6,398,628 (and growing)
Cebu Historical Landmarks
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Magellan's Cross: Located next to the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu — the oldest Roman Catholic church in the Philippines — it marks the arrival of Ferdinand Magellan and the beginning of Spanish colonization and Christianity in the country.
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Fort San Pedro: The country's oldest and smallest fort, it is now a museum showcasing Spanish artifacts, paintings, photographs, and historical documents.
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Cebu Heritage Monument: An extravagant bronze tableau by Eduardo Castrillo, located in Parian Plaza. The Parian District was built to house Chinese merchants and their families during the Spanish period.
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Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House: Built between 1675 and 1700 by Don Juan Yap for his growing family, it is one of the oldest homes in the Philippines.
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Museo de Sugbo: Located near the Yap-Sandiego Ancestral House, it is the Cebu Provincial Museum, housed in the former Carcel de Cebu (provincial jail) built in 1871.
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Mactan Shrine: Honors the first battle in the Philippines. Contains a 20-meter bronze statue of Lapu-Lapu (Dato of Mactan) and commemorates the location of the Battle of Mactan. It also includes the Magellan Monument (built in 1866) and the Magellan Marker (placed in 1941).
Bohol Tourist Spots
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Chocolate Hills: Over 1,000 cone-shaped hills that change color from green to chocolate-brown depending on the season. They span 50 square kilometers and vary in size.
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Panglao Island Beaches: One of the most beautiful islands in the Philippines, it is connected to Bohol by bridges and home to many top hotels and resorts.
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Hinagdanan Cave: A beautiful cave featuring a pool of clear water. The name "hinagdanan" translates to "laddered" in Cebuano.
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Loboc River Cruise: A scenic river surrounded by lush tropical trees, popular for its floating restaurant tours that offer Filipino lunch buffets.
Historic Churches in Bohol
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Baclayon Church: The oldest church in Asia.
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Loboc Church: Officially named the Church of San Pedro, it is the second oldest in Bohol.
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Dauis Church: Also known as Our Lady of the Assumption.
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St. Augustine Church: Known by locals as Panglao Church
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Cathedral de San Jose: One of the largest and most frequented churches in Bohol.
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Test your knowledge of the Philippines with this quiz focusing on its national symbols, geography, and cultural aspects. From capital cities to national flowers, this quiz covers essential facts about this Southeast Asian nation. Challenge yourself and discover more about the beauty and heritage of the Philippines!
