Filipino Quiz

1. In a Filipino conversation, what do “po” and “opo” generally communicate when addressing someone?

2. A visitor planning to see the Banaue Rice Terraces should travel to which province?

3. What is the capital city of the Philippines?

4. While traveling through Albay, a visitor sees a volcano celebrated for its strikingly symmetrical cone. Which volcano is it?

5. A museum label describes a colorful Philippine public-transport vehicle that developed from military jeeps left after World War II. What vehicle is it?

6. Under the 1987 Philippine Constitution, what is the national language of the Philippines?

7. What is the title of the Philippine national anthem?

8. A traveler goes from northern Luzon to the central Philippine islands and then to Davao in the south. Which sequence of the country's three major geographical divisions matches that route?

9. On which date does the Philippines celebrate Independence Day, marking the 1898 declaration of independence from Spain?

10. Which menu description best matches halo-halo?

11. A traveler is looking for the Philippine island province famous for the Chocolate Hills. Which destination matches the clue?

12. Which novel by José Rizal introduces Crisóstomo Ibarra and examines Philippine society under Spanish colonial rule?

13. Which currency would you normally use when making a cash purchase in the Philippines?

14. A traveler wants to attend the Sinulog Festival, known for its devotion to the Santo Niño and energetic street dancing. Which city should be on the itinerary?

15. Neighbors voluntarily work together to move a family's belongings and repair its storm-damaged home. Which Filipino concept does this most clearly illustrate?

16. A man attending a formal Filipino ceremony wants to wear a traditional lightweight embroidered shirt, usually worn untucked. Which garment fits that description?