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Balangays are huge plank boats adjoined by a carved-out plank edged through pins and dowels. It was first mentioned in the 16th Century in the Chronicles of Pigafetta, and is known as the oldest watercraft found in the Philippines. The form of the boat was perfected by the Rajahnate of Butuan. The oldest known balangay has been carbon-dated to 320AD. The boats are housed and conserved in various institutions in the country.
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True
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False
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This quiz assesses knowledge on various historical and cultural landmarks in the Philippines, including monuments, churches, and natural parks.
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The San Agustin Church, or Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción de María de San Agustín, is a Roman Catholic church under the auspices of The Order of St. Augustine, located inside the historic walled city of Intramuros in Manila. It was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993.
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The San Agustin Church is indeed a Roman Catholic church located in Intramuros, Manila. It is under the auspices of The Order of St. Augustine and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. Therefore, the statement "True" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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Paris Church of Santa Catalina is located in Luna, la Union
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The explanation for the given correct answer is that the Paris Church of Santa Catalina is indeed located in Luna, la Union.Rate this question:
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A national shrine located in Kawit, Cavite in the Philippines, where the Philippine Declaration of Independence from Spain was declared on June 12, 1898.To commemorate the event, now known as Araw ng Kalayaan or Independence Day, a national holiday, the Philippine flag is raised here by top government officials on June 12 each year. The house is now a museum
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Bonifacio Srhine
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EDSA shrine
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Emilio F. Aguinaldo Shrine
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Rizal Shrine
Correct Answer
A. Emilio F. Aguinaldo ShrineExplanation
The correct answer is the Emilio F. Aguinaldo Shrine because it is the national shrine located in Kawit, Cavite where the Philippine Declaration of Independence from Spain was declared on June 12, 1898. It is also where the Philippine flag is raised by top government officials every year on Independence Day. The house has been converted into a museum, further solidifying its significance in Philippine history.Rate this question:
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Cagsawa Ruins – Church of Cagsaua is located in Ilocos
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
The given statement is false. The Cagsawa Ruins, also known as the Church of Cagsaua, is actually located in the province of Albay, not in Ilocos. The ruins are a popular tourist attraction in the Bicol Region of the Philippines, and they are the remains of a church that was destroyed during the eruption of the Mayon Volcano in 1814.Rate this question:
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The Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion Church Complex is Located in Albay
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
The given statement is "The Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion Church Complex is located in Albay." The correct answer is False. This means that the Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion Church Complex is not located in Albay.Rate this question:
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Rizal Shrine is located in San Fernando Laguna.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
The Rizal Shrine is not located in San Fernando Laguna. It is actually located in Calamba, Laguna. The shrine is a museum dedicated to the life and works of the Philippine national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. It is situated in the ancestral home of the Rizal family and is a popular tourist attraction in the area.Rate this question:
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Among the pictures below, what monument known as "Motto Stella"means a guiding star.
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Option 1
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Option 2
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Option 3
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Option 4
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A. Option 1Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 because "Motto Stella" is a Latin phrase that translates to "Guiding Star." Therefore, the monument in option 1 is the one known as "Motto Stella" and represents a guiding star.Rate this question:
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What is the name of this sculpture?
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Jose Rizal Monument
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Pambansang Bantayog ni Bonifacio
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Pambansang Bantayog ni Rizal
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National Hero Monument
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A. Pambansang Bantayog ni BonifacioExplanation
The correct answer is "Pambansang Bantayog ni Bonifacio." This sculpture is named "Pambansang Bantayog ni Bonifacio" which translates to "National Monument of Bonifacio." It is a monument dedicated to Andres Bonifacio, a Filipino revolutionary leader and one of the national heroes of the Philippines.Rate this question:
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Commonly known as Tayum Church, it is a 19th-century Baroque church located at Brgy. Poblacion, Tayum, Abra. The parish church, under the patronage of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, is under the jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bangued.
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PARIS OF SANTA CATALINA DE ALEJANDRA
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QUIAPO CHURCH
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PAOAY CHURCH
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PARIS CHURCH SAINT ANDREW
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Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine or also known as Dambana ng Kagitingan (Shrine of Valour) is a historical shrine located near the summit of Mount Samat in the town of Pilár, Province of Bataan, in the Republic of the Philippines.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
The given statement is false because the Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine, also known as Dambana ng Kagitingan (Shrine of Valour), is not located near the summit of Mount Samat. It is actually located in Kawit, Cavite, Philippines.Rate this question:
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Museo De Iloko also known as
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Agoo Museum
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Agoo Presidencia
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A and B
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None of the above
Correct Answer
A. A and BExplanation
The correct answer is "A and B" because Museo De Iloko is also known as Agoo Museum and Agoo Presidencia. This means that both options A and B are correct, as they both represent alternative names for the same museum.Rate this question:
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A protected area of the Philippines located in the middle of the Sulu Sea. The marine and bird sanctuary consists of two huge atolls (named the North Atoll and South Atoll) and the smaller Jessie Beazley Reef covering a total area of 97,030 hectares (239,800 acres; 374.6 sq mi). It is located 150 kilometres (93 mi) southeast of Puerto Princesa City, the capital of Palawan province.
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APO REEF NATURAL PARK
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MINDORO REEF NATURAL PARK
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PALAWAN REEF NATURAL PARK
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TUBBATAHA REEFS NATURAL PARK
Correct Answer
A. TUBBATAHA REEFS NATURAL PARKExplanation
Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is the correct answer because it fits the description given in the question. It is a protected area in the Philippines located in the Sulu Sea, consisting of two atolls and a smaller reef. It covers a total area of 97,030 hectares and is located southeast of Puerto Princesa City, the capital of Palawan province.Rate this question:
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The cemetery-park is a recreational garden and was once Manila's municipal cemetery built by the Dominicans during the Spanish colonial period. What is the name of this place?
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Intramuros
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Paco Park
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San Sebastian Park
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SAN AGUSTIN CEMETERY
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A. Paco ParkExplanation
Paco Park is the correct answer because it was once Manila's municipal cemetery built by the Dominicans during the Spanish colonial period. The park has since been transformed into a recreational garden, but its historical significance as a cemetery remains.Rate this question:
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San Agustin Churrch also known as;
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Archdiocesan Shrine of Nuestra Señora de Consolacion y Correa
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Immaculate Conception Parish,
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A and B
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None of the above
Correct Answer
A. A and BExplanation
The correct answer is A and B. This means that San Agustin Church is also known as both the Archdiocesan Shrine of Nuestra Señora de Consolacion y Correa and Immaculate Conception Parish.Rate this question:
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