60 Philippines Quiz Questions and Answers (inc. Picture Round)

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Do you want to test your knowledge about the Philippines? Take this fun and informative Philippines quiz to find out how much you know about this beautiful country!

The Philippines are an archipelago nation composed of more than 7,000 islands located in Southeast Asia.

It is home to a diverse population and culture, with influences from its history as part of the Spanish Empire and then the United States.

The country is known for its stunning beaches, vibrant cities, and unique cuisine.

In this quiz, you will find 50 questions about the geography, history, culture and people of the Philippines.

From iconic landmarks to famous natives, see if you can answer all of these questions correctly! Good luck and have fun exploring what makes the Philippines such a unique nation.

Round 1: Easy Philippines Trivia Questions

1. What is the capital of the Philippines?
2. Who is the current President of the Philippines who was elected earlier this year 2022?
3. In which continent can the Philippines be found?
4. The Philippines was a colony for almost 400 years of which European country?
5. Who is the Filipino World Champion boxer who won a record of 12 titles in 8 different weight divisions?
6. What is the name of the world-famous resort island located in the Visayan province of Aklan known for its white-sand beaches and vibrant nightlife?
7. Who was the previous President of the Philippines whose term ended in 2022?
8. The Philippines was part of which side during World War II, The Allies or the Axis?
9. Which famous Portuguese explorer was killed in the Philippines while trying to circumnavigate the world?
10. What is the currency used in the Philippines?

Round 1: Easy Philippines Trivia Questions and Answers

1. What is the capital of the Philippines? Manila
2. Who is the current President of the Philippines who was elected earlier this year 2022? President Bongbong Marcos
3. In which continent can the Philippines be found? Asia
4. The Philippines was a colony for almost 400 years of which European country? Spain
5. Who is the Filipino World Champion boxer who won a record of 12 titles in 8 different weight divisions? Manny Pacquiao
6. What is the name of the world-famous resort island located in the Visayan province of Aklan known for its white-sand beaches and vibrant nightlife? Boracay
7. Who was the previous President of the Philippines whose term ended in 2022? President Rodrigo Duterte
8. The Philippines was part of which side during World War II, The Allies or the Axis? Allies
9. Which famous Portuguese explorer was killed in the Philippines while trying to circumnavigate the world? Ferdinand Magellan
10. What is the currency used in the Philippines? Peso

Round 2: Philippines Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these colours cannot be found in the Philippine flag?
   1. White
   2. Green
   3. Blue
   4. Red
2. For how much money was the Philippines ceded to the United States by Spain in the Treaty of Paris of 1898?
   1. $20 Million
   2. $100 Million
   3. $200 Million
   4. $5 Million
3. How many islands are there in the Philippine Archipelago?
   1. 7,107
   2. 9,009
   3. 12,012
   4. 15,674
4. Which of these is the staple food of the Filipinos and is eaten at every meal?
   1. Corn
   2. Bread
   3. Rice
   4. Oats
5. What is the estimated population of the Philippines in 2022?
   1. 115 Million
   2. 155 Million
   3. 65 Million
   4. 25 Million
6. In what year did Mount Pinatubo cataclysmically erupt?
   1. 1981
   2. 1992
   3. 1994
   4. 1991
7. On what date does the Philippines celebrate its independence day?
   1. July 4
   2. July 12
   3. June 12
   4. December 30
8. On which date was the National Hero, Jose Rizal, executed?
   1. December 30
   2. August 30
   3. September 30
   4. June 30
9. How long is the term of office of the Philippine President?
   1. 4 years
   2. 3 years
   3. 5 years
   4. 6 years
10. Which of these is the informal term that Filipinos use to call themselves?
    1. Pinoy
    2. Penoy
    3. Philipino
    4. Tisoy

Round 2: Philippines Multiple Choice Questions and Answers

1. Which of these colours cannot be found in the Philippine flag? Green
2. For how much money was the Philippines ceded to the United States by Spain in the Treaty of Paris of 1898? $20 Million
3. How many islands are there in the Philippine Archipelago? 7, 107
4. Which of these is the staple food of the Filipinos and is eaten at every meal? Rice
5. What is the estimated population of the Philippines in 2022? 115 Million
6. In what year did Mount Pinatubo cataclysmically erupt? 1991
7. On what date does the Philippines celebrate its independence day? June 12
8. On which date was the National Hero, Jose Rizal, executed? December 30
9. How long is the term of office of the Philippine President? 6 years
10. Which of these is the informal term that Filipinos use to call themselves? Pinoy

Round 3: Philippines Quiz – True or False

1. The Philippines is the only country besides the Vatican City which does not allow divorce.
2. The Philippines has a smaller land area than the United Kingdom.
3. The Philippines is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire.
4. The Philippines is visited by about 20 typhoons every year.
5. The Philippines has never won a gold medal in the Olympics.
6. The Philippines is a predominantly Catholic Country.
7. The blue band of the Philippine flag should be positioned on top of the red band during peacetime.
8. Agricultural Products are the primary export of the Philippines.
9. It was on July 4, 1946 that the Philippines finally achieved its independence from foreign powers.
10. The Philippines has a parliamentary form of government.

Round 3: Philippines Quiz Answers – True or False

1. The Philippines is the only country besides the Vatican City which does not allow divorce. True
2. The Philippines has a smaller land area than the United Kingdom. False, The Philippines has a land area of 300,000 km², while the UK has only 243,610 km²
3. The Philippines is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire. True
4. The Philippines is visited by about 20 typhoons every year. True
5. The Philippines has never won a gold medal in the Olympics. False, the country actually won its first and only gold medal thru Hidilyn Diaz in Weightlifting at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
6. The Philippines is a predominantly Catholic Country. True. At least 80 percent of the population considers themselves Catholic
7. The blue band of the Philippine flag should be positioned on top of the red band during peacetime. True. During wartime, the red band is positioned on top.
8. Agricultural Products are the primary export of the Philippines. False, the primary export of the country are electronic products
9. It was on July 4, 1946 that the Philippines finally achieved its independence from foreign powers. True
10. The Philippines has a parliamentary form of government. False, it has a presidential form of government

Round 4: Medium Philippines Trivia Questions

1. What is the nickname of the Philippine International Football team?
2. What is the most popular and most played sport in the Philippines?
3. Who is the popular Filipina singer known for her role in the Musical Miss Saigon, and as the singing voice of Jasmine in Aladdin?
4. What is the name of the famous volcano located in Albay and is known for its perfect cone shape?
5. What is the name of the common Filipino dish that is marinated in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and pepper.
6. What is the name of the most widely spoken Philippine language in the Philippines?
7. What is the name of the former American Naval Base in Central Luzon?
8. Who was the first Filipino President?
9. What is the largest island in the Philippines?
10. Which Philippine Hero can be found in the 1-peso coin?

Round 4: Medium Philippines Trivia Questions and Answers

1. What is the nickname of the Philippine International Football team? Azkals
2. What is the most popular and most played sport in the Philippines? Basketball
3. Who is the popular Filipina singer known for her role in the Musical Miss Saigon, and as the singing voice of Jasmine in Aladdin? Lea Salonga
4. What is the name of the famous volcano located in Albay and is known for its perfect cone shape? Mount Mayon
5. What is the name of the common Filipino dish that is marinated in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and pepper. Adobo
6. What is the name of the most widely spoken Philippine language in the Philippines? Tagalog
7. What is the name of the former American Naval Base in Central Luzon? Subic Naval Base
8. Who was the first Filipino President? Emilio Aguinaldo
9. What is the largest island in the Philippines? Luzon
10. Which Philippine Hero can be found in the 1-peso coin? Jose Rizal

Round 5: Hard Philippines Trivia Questions

1. Who was the commander of the American forces during the Battle of Manila Bay?
2. What is the name given to the three Filipino Catholic Priests who were executed by Spanish Authorities in 1872, and whose execution had a profound effect on the rise of Philippine Nationalism during the late 19th century?
3. After which King was the Philippines named?
4. What is the name of the Mountain Range located east of Metro Manila, and which protects it from the onslaught of Typhoons?
5. What is the name of the event that restored democracy in the Philippines in 1986?
6. Who was one of the founders and the Supremo of the Revolutionary Society, the Katipunan?
7. What was the name of the event wherein the 80,000 American and Filipino Prisoners of War were forcibly marched and suffered cruelty by the hands of the Japanese Army during World War II?
8. Who was the famous American General who, during World War II, famously said that he shall return to the Philippines?
9. What is a wholly roasted pig called in the Philippines?
10. What is the most popular local fast-food chain in the Philippines which is considered as an equivalent local version of McDonald’s?

Round 5: Hard Philippines Trivia Questions and Answers

1. Who was the commander of the American forces during the Battle of Manila Bay? Commodore George Dewey
2. What is the name given to the three Filipino Catholic Priests who were executed by Spanish Authorities in 1872, and whose execution had a profound effect on the rise of Philippine Nationalism during the late 19th century? Gomburza
3. After which King was the Philippines named? Philip II of Spain
4. What is the name of the Mountain Range located east of Metro Manila, and which protects it from the onslaught of Typhoons? Sierra Madre
5. What is the name of the event that restored democracy in the Philippines in 1986? Edsa Revolution
6. Who was one of the founders and the Supremo of the Revolutionary Society, the Katipunan? Andres Bonifacio
7. What was the name of the event wherein the 80,000 American and Filipino Prisoners of War were forcibly marched and suffered cruelty by the hands of the Japanese Army during World War II? Bataan Death March
8. Who was the famous American General who, during World War II, famously said that he shall return to the Philippines? General Douglas McArthur
9. What is a wholly roasted pig called in the Philippines? Lechon
10. What is the most popular local fast-food chain in the Philippines which is considered as an equivalent local version of McDonald’s? Jollibee

Round 6: Philippines Picture Quiz

Round 6: Philippines Picture Quiz

1. Chocolate Hills
2. Banaue Rice Terraces
3. Mayon volcano
4. Taal Lake / Taal Volcano Island
5. Tinuy-an Falls
6. Fort San Pedro
7. Basilica del Santo Nino
8. Cagsawa Ruins
9. Aguinaldo Shrine
10. Caramoan National Park

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