10 Questions
What does the white triangle in the flag represent?
The white triangle represents the distinctive emblem of the famous Katipunan Society.
Which three islands do the three stars in the flag represent?
The three stars represent the three principal Islands of this Archipelago: Luzon, Mindanao, and Panay.
What does the sun in the flag represent?
The sun represents the gigantic strides that have been made by the sons of this land on the road of progress and civilization.
What do the eight rays of the sun in the flag symbolize?
The eight rays symbolize the eight provinces of Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Bataan, Laguna, and Batangas.
Which society urged the masses of the people to insurrection?
The famous Katipunan Society urged on the masses of the people to insurrection.
What is the historically accurate meaning behind the most widely known national symbol in the Philippines?
Gratitude towards the United States for their protection
From which symbol was the white triangle in the flag derived?
The symbol of the Katipunan
What do the red and blue colors in the flag represent?
Courage and peace, respectively
From which flag were the red and blue colors taken?
The flag of the United States
When was the declaration of independence in the Philippines?
June 12, 1898
Test your knowledge of Philippine history with this quiz on the country's national flag. Learn about the significance of its design and colors, as well as the symbolism behind the white triangle.
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