Philippines

What year was Philippine independence declarered?

• 1890

• 1898

• 1905

• 1897

How long has independence day been celebrated?

• 100

• 111

• 200

• 123

What are the two novels written by national hero Dr. Jose Rizal?

• Emma and Pride and Prejudice

• The Kiterunner and A Thousand Splendid Suns

• Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo

• Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo

How many languages are spoken in the Philippines?

• 20 to 40

• 60 to 80

• 120 to 170

• 200 to 240

Which country is the oldest democracy in Asia?

• India

• Philippines

• Singapore

• Japan

Who was the American general who said, "I shall return" after he left the Philippines during World War II?

• General Colin Powell

• General Martin Dempsey

• Admiral James Locklear

• General Douglas MacArthur

Who was the Philippine president who declared martial law in 1972 and ruled the Philippines for 20 years (plunging the country to poverty and depriving citizens of their rights)?

• Elpidio Quirino

• Ferdinand Marcos

• Manuel Roxas

• Carlos Garcia

What is the inter-governmental organization that the Philippines help found in 1945 after World War II?

• United Nations

• World Health Organization

• Association of Southeast Asian Nations

• International Labor Organization

When and where was the First Philippine Republic established?

• 1898 and Cavite

• 1898 and Manila

• 1899 and Malolos

• 1899 and Cavite

What is the secret organization formed by Dr. Jose Rizal in 1892 that included Andres Bonifacio as one of its founders?

• La Solidaridad

• La Liga Filipina

• Katipunan

• Malolos Convention