About this Study Set
This study set covers Geography & History through
22 practice questions.
Test your knowledge about the history, geography, culture, and symbols of the Philippines. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 22 questions from the
Philippines General Knowledge Quiz study set below.
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1
What is the official capital city of the Philippines?
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A
Quezon City
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B
Manila
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C
Cebu City
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D
Davao City
2
What is the official currency of the Philippines?
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A
Dollar
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B
Yen
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C
Philippine Peso
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D
Ringgit
3
Which of the three main island groups is the largest in terms of land area?
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A
Luzon
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B
Visayas
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C
Mindanao
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D
Palawan
4
Who is recognized as the national hero of the Philippines?
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A
Andres Bonifacio
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B
José Rizal
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C
Emilio Aguinaldo
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D
Apolinario Mabini
5
What is the highest mountain peak in the Philippines?
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A
Mount Pinatubo
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B
Mount Pulag
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C
Mount Mayon
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D
Mount Apo
6
Which official language of the Philippines is largely based on Tagalog?
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A
Cebuano
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B
Ilocano
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C
Filipino
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D
Hiligaynon
7
Which city is considered the oldest city in the Philippines?
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A
Manila
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B
Cebu City
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C
Vigan
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D
Zamboanga
8
What famous geological formation in Bohol consists of over 1,000 brown-colored hills?
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A
Chocolate Hills
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B
Hundred Islands
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C
Mayon Volcano
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D
Banaue Terraces
9
What historic event is celebrated every year in the Philippines on June 12?
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A
Rizal Day
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B
Independence Day
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C
Heroes Day
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D
People Power Day
10
Which Portuguese explorer led the Spanish expedition that arrived in the Philippines in 1521?
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A
Ruy López de Villalobos
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B
Miguel López de Legazpi
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C
Ferdinand Magellan
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D
Christopher Columbus
11
What is the national flower of the Philippines?
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A
Gumamela
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B
Sampaguita
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C
Orchid
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D
Sunflower
12
What is the national bird of the Philippines?
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A
Philippine Eagle
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B
Maya
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C
Hornbill
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D
Peacock
13
Which volcano in Albay is famous for its nearly perfect conical shape?
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A
Mount Pinatubo
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B
Mayon Volcano
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C
Taal Volcano
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D
Mount Kanlaon
14
What is the longest river system in the Philippines?
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A
Pasig River
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B
Pampanga River
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C
Cagayan River
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D
Agusan River
15
Which major ocean body lies immediately to the east of the Philippines?
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A
South China Sea
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B
Philippine Sea
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C
Celebes Sea
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D
Sulu Sea
16
Approximately how many islands make up the Philippine archipelago?
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A
1,200
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B
5,500
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C
7,641
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D
10,000
17
Who served as the first President of the Philippines?
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A
Manuel L. Quezon
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B
Emilio Aguinaldo
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C
José P. Laurel
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D
Sergio Osmeña
18
What is the popular Filipino street food consisting of a fertilized developing duck egg?
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A
Kwek-kwek
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B
Isaw
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C
Balut
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D
Fishball
19
What is the traditional formal embroidered shirt for men in the Philippines?
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A
Baro't Saya
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B
Barong Tagalog
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C
Filipiniana
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D
Kimona
20
In which province can you find the famous Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park?
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A
Cebu
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B
Bohol
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C
Palawan
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D
Davao
21
What is the largest lake in the Philippines by surface area?
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A
Taal Lake
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B
Lake Lanao
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C
Laguna de Bay
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D
Lake Mainit
22
In which 1521 battle was Ferdinand Magellan killed by local chieftain Lapulapu?
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A
Battle of Manila
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B
Battle of Mactan
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C
Battle of Tirad Pass
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D
Battle of Leyte Gulf
