Philippines: Pinoy Trivia Quiz!
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In this quiz, we’ll be analyzing the culture of the Philippines and Filipino people, who are often informally referred to as the “Pinoy. ” What can you tell us about these unique people and their way of life?
- 1.
- A.
Malolos
- B.
Intramurous
- C.
Makati
- 2.Which country occupied the Philippines during World War II?
- A.
German
- B.
America
- C.
Japan
- 3.Philippines Independence Day is celebrated on what date?
- A.
June 12
- B.
Dec 25
- C.
July 11
- 4.The Bataan Death March took place in what year?
- A.
1890
- B.
1942
- C.
1950
- 5.Who was known as the "Hero of Tirad Pass?"
- A.
Gregorio Del Pilar
- B.
Andress Bonifacio
- C.
Dr. Jose Rizal
- 6.In what year did the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan arrive in the shores of Philippines?
- A.
1521
- B.
1420
- C.
1621
- 7.Mayon Volcano is located in which province?
- A.
Cagayan
- B.
Albay
- C.
Zambales
- 8.Who was the first Filipina to win the Miss International beauty title in 1964?
- A.
Margarita Moran
- B.
Gloria Diaz
- C.
Gemma Cruz
- 9.Gloria Diaz won the Miss Universe contest in what year?
- A.
1969
- B.
1970
- C.
1965
- 10.What pen name did Marcelo H del Pilar use in his writings?
- A.
Plaridel
- B.
Parker
- C.
Mongol
- 11.Which Filipino boxer is known for his nickname “Pac-Man?”
- A.
Efren "batä" Reyes
- B.
Manny Pacquiao
- C.
Penalosa
- 12.Who said this immortal words “A Filipino is worth dying for?”
- A.
Ninoy Aquino
- B.
Diosdado Macapagal
- C.
Emilio Jacinto
- 13.What is a fertilized duck egg called?
- A.
Balut
- B.
Tukneneng
- C.
Itlog
- 14.
- A.
National Movement Free Election
- B.
National Citizen's Movement for free Elections
- C.
Non of the above
- 15.What is the original name of Luneta park?
- A.
LunetaPark
- B.
Bagumbayan
- C.
Pook Pasyalan
- 16.What are the provinces that consist of the acronym CALABARZON? (Name them)
- A.
Cagayan, Landusan, Baguio, Romblon, Quinaguitman
- B.
Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon
- C.
Capiz, Langob, Bohol, Rosario, Quirhat
- 17.Mt Pinatubo is located in the province of Luzon at the intersection of the borders of the provinces of Zambales, Tarlac, and ______.
- A.
Pampanga
- B.
Lapaz
- C.
Nueva Ecija
- 18.Where in Manila can you find the San Agustin Church?
- A.
Intramuros
- B.
Metro Manila
- C.
Batangas
- 19.“Pahiyas” is a festival celebrated every May in which town in Quezon province?
- A.
Luban
- B.
Laoag
- C.
Palawan
- 20.What is the residence of the President of the Philippines popularly called?
- A.
Presidential Palace
- B.
Malacañang Palace
- C.
White House
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