Discovering the Philippines

What is the Philippines known for in terms of its physical geography?

• The longest river in the world

• A tropical archipelago of over 7,000 islands

• The largest desert in Asia

• The highest mountain peak in Asia

How many islands in the Philippines are inhabited?

• About 500

• About 2,000

• About 1,000

• About 3,000

What is the capital of the Philippines?

• Cebu City

• Davao City

• Quezon City

• Manila

Which of the following is a popular fast-food chain in the Philippines?

• McDonald's

• Burger King

• Jollibee

• KFC

What is the official language of the Philippines along with English?

• Spanish

• Filipino

• Cebuano

• Mandarin

Which of the following is NOT a traditional Filipino dish?

• Adobo

• Sushi

• Sinigang

• Lumpia

What is the name of the largest eagle in the world, which is also the national bird of the Philippines?

• Golden Eagle

• Philippine Eagle

• Bald Eagle

• Harpy Eagle

What percentage of the Philippines' population adheres to the Catholic faith?

• About 90%

• About 65%

• About 81%

• About 50%

Which of the following countries was NOT a colonizer of the Philippines?

• The United States

• France

• Spain

• Japan

Which body of water borders the Philippines to the west?

• Philippine Sea

• South China Sea

• Celebes Sea

• Pacific Ocean