TRIVIA 3

What national martial art of the Philippines, also known as Kali or Eskrima, sometimes uses sticks and knives as well as open hand combat?

• Judo

• Aikido

• Arnis

• Yaw-yan

A 1977 David Lynch movie set partially in a pencil factory inspired the name of what Filipino alt rock band formed in 1989?

• Eraserheads

• Rivermaya

• Kamikazee

• Parokya ni Edgar

One of the most famous dishes from the Philippines is what sweet and savory stew, commonly featuring chicken or another meat, marinated in soy, vinegar, garlic, and a blend of herbs and spices?

• Sisig

• Bulalo

• Adobo

• Lechon

The poem 'Filipinas' was adapted to become the lyrics for this song, while the music was written by Julian Felipe. Originally called the "Marcha Nacional Filipina", what is this famous song better known as today?

• Pilipinas Kong Mahal

• Lupang Hinirang

• Tagumpay Nating Lahat

• Ang Bayan Ko

Its name meaning "inside the walls" in Latin, what walled area in the city of Manila is home to Fort Santiago and Manila Cathedral?

• Mall of Asia

• Binondo

• Money Museum

• Intramuros

What baroque church in Ilocos Norte was declared a National Cultural Treasure by the Philippine government in 1973 and a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1993?

• Santa Maria Church

• Baclayon Church

• Baclaran Church

• Paoay Church

Batad and Banaue are two of the prominent Terraces of the Phillipine Cordilleras, dedicated to the irrigation and production of what food stuff?

• Rice

• Corn

• Root Crops

• Fruit

In 1543, the islands of the Philippines were named after Philip II, king of what country?

• Italy

• France

• Spain

• Germany

With over 1.39 billion SMS messages sent daily in the country in 2007, the Philippines has been frequently named the “text capital of the world”. The acronym “SMS” is short for what three-word texting term?

• System Messaging Service

• Short Messaging System

• Service Messaging System

• Short System Messaging

Easily earning her social work merit badge, Josefa Llanes Escoda founded the Philippines branch of what youth organization?

• Red Cross

• Federation of Women

• Gabriella

• Girl Scouts