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Question 1

The Philippines national flag, as defined by the ___, is made of __, had a white equilateral triangle at the left containing a sunburst of ___ rays at the __, a __ star at each angle of the triangle, an upper stripe of __ and a lower stripe of __

Answer 1

National Historical Commission of the
Philippines;
silk;
eight;center;
five-pointed;
blue;
red

Question 2

The sun stands for __; the sunburst of eight rays for the first eight ___ to take up arms against Spain; and the three stars for the ___ of the Philippines – __

Answer 2

liberty;
provinces;
three island groups
Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Question 3

The white triangle signifies ____; the upper blue stripe stands for ___, ___, __; while the lower red stripe stands for ___ and __

Answer 3

Filipino hope for equality;
peace, truth and justice;
patriotism and valor

Question 4

____ states that a flag worn out through wear and tear, shall not be thrown away. It shall be solemnly burned to avoid misuse or desecration. The flag shall be replaced immediately when it begins to show signs of wear and tear.

Answer 4

Section 14 of Republic Act 8491 (Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines)

Question 5

Our national anthem was just music when it was first played by ___ on the occasion of the declaration of Philippine Independence on June 12, 1898

Answer 5

Banda San Francisco de Malabon

Question 6

The words of ___’s ―___‖ published on September 3, 1899 was used as lyrics for the national anthem

Answer 6

Jose Palma;
Filipinas, Letra Para La Marcha Nacional

Question 7

In 1943, the ___ was ordered by the late President ____ to translate the original Spanish text into Filipino and English. But a more spontaneous and apt translation was produced by a committee formed by the ___ thirteen years later. This was entitled ―___

Answer 7

Institute of National Language;
Jose P. Laurel;
Department of Education;
Lupang Hinirang

Question 8

The Philippine national flower is called ―___‖ which is generally known as the ___.

Answer 8

sampaguita;
Arabian Jasmine

Question 9

sampaguita’s white color symbolizes

Answer 9

purity, simplicity, humility and strength.

Question 10

Sampaguita is not a tree but a __. Its has a __ blossom which has a __ fragrance

Answer 10

woody vine.;
star-shaped;
sweet

Question 11

Declared as the national flower by ___ through ___, the sweet-smelling white flowers of sampaguita (the plant is a woody vine or shrub) has long been celebrated in song, stories and legends.

Answer 11

Gov. Gen. Frank Murphy;
Proclamation No. 652 s. 1934

Question 12

The Philippine national tree is called ―__‖ generally known as ___.

Answer 12

narra; rosewood

Question 13

Narra was made official by ___through ___

Answer 13

Gov. Gen. Frank Murphy;
Proclamation No. 652 s. 1934.

Question 14

narra is mostly found in 3 places

Answer 14

Bicol, Mindanao and the Cagayan Valley forests.

Question 15

Narra and other premium hardwood trees require a special permit under ___ and ___ And under DENR Memorandum Order dated ___, the cutting of Narra needs to be approved by the DENR Central Office, particularly by the Office of the ___.

Answer 15

DENR (Department of Environment and Natural Resources) Adm. Order No. 78, S. of 1987;
DENR Memo Circular No.22, S. of 1990.;
February 5, 2013;
Undersecretary for field Operations

Question 16

Philippine national bird is called ―Philippine eagle‖ scientifically known as ____.

Answer 16

Pithecophaga jeffery

Question 17

Declared by Pres.
____ as the national bird through __, it was made official in 1978 by former President ___ through ___

Answer 17

Fidel V. Ramos;
Proclamation No. 615 s. 1995;
Ferdinand Marcos;
Proclamation No. 1732.

Question 18

Philippine Eagle or also known as the ___ stands over ___ tall.

Answer 18

monkey eating eagle;
3 feet (1m)

Question 19

The Philippine national gem is called ―___‖ as declared by Former
President ___ through ___

Answer 19

Philippine Pearl;
Fidel V. Ramos;
Proclamation No. 905 s. 1996.

Question 20

Philipppine pearl is scientifically known as ___. In fact, world’s largest pearl was discovered by a Filipino diver in a giant __ (mollusk) under the __ in 1934.

Answer 20

Pinctada Maxima;
Tridacna;
Palawan Sea

Question 21

Philippine Pearl Known as the ―___‖ and ―____,‖ the gem weighs ___ and measures ____ long and ___ in diameter

Answer 21

Pearl of Lao-Tzu; Pearl of Allah;
14 pounds; 9 1/2 inches;
5 1/2 inches

Question 22

It’s both a
martial art and a sport whose origins are still largely unconfirmed because of lack of documentation.

Answer 22

arnis

Question 23

arnis is known by two other names: ,

Answer 23

Kali and Eskrima

Question 24

arnis became a national symbol in 2009 when then-Pres. ___ signed ___ into law.

Answer 24

Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo;
Republic Act 9850

Question 25

list of our country’s unofficial national symbols

Answer 25

natl. hero
natl. leaf
natl. fruit
natl. animal
natl. house
natl. dish
nal. costume (men and women)
natl. footwear
natl. vehicle
Natl. Fish

Question 26

Long recognized in the country’s history books as our National Hero, ______ status as our national hero has not been the subject of debate for the common Juan.

Answer 26

Dr. Jose Protacio
Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda’s

Question 27

Scholars, however, still argue about who should be given the title: (9) were listed down by former President __ as those worthy of being given the title of National Hero

Answer 27

Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Emilio Aguinaldo, Apolinario Mabini, Marcelo H. del Pilar, Sultan Dipatuan Kudarat, Juan Luna, Melchora Aquino, and Gabriela Silang;
Fidel V. Ramos

Question 28

Often referred to as the National Leaf, the ___ or __- is not partof the country’s national symbols. Normally seen in the countryside as a roofing material, ___leaves are seen as decorative pieces/plants in the metro.

Answer 28

anahaw or round-leaf fountain palm;

Question 29

Philippine mango is an ideal dessert served in many ways and has been known as the ―___‖.

Answer 29

Fruit of the Gods

Question 30

If common men have dogs as their best friend, then the ___ or ___is the Filipino farmer’s best friend.

Answer 30

carabao or Philippine water
buffalo

Question 31

The ___ or __ in Filipino is a tamed type of water buffalo (___ or sometimes ____) in the Philippines.

Answer 31

carabao or kalabaw;
Bubalus bubalis; bubalus carabanesis

Question 32

is a shelter made out of bamboo and palm leaves.

Answer 32

Bahay kubo

Question 33

Bony, yet prized for its belly fat, which almost everyone fights for on the dinner table.
The ___ or __- has long been seen as the country’s national fish, yet without a law, it’s status will never be official.

Answer 33

bangus or milkfish

Question 34

is roasted whole pig cooked over burning charcoals

Answer 34

Lechon

Question 35

Lechon is the Spanish name for pig, in the Philippines it means a __

Answer 35

spit-roasted pig.

Question 36

____ is an untucked or loose shirt of delicate fabric showing __, airy tropical
appearance ___ and elongated effect of___ influences and the decorative captivity of European men’s clothing.

Answer 36

Barong Tagalog;
Chinese; Indo-Malayan; Hindu

Question 37

is a collarless blouse and skirt which means baro at saya (blouse and skirt).

Answer 37

Baro’t Saya

Question 38

the bare upper torso was slowly covered with a short-sleeved, collarless blouse called “___”. The whole look has developed into a many-layered collection of the __ or inner shirt, the baro outershirt with its typically delicate materials, fine embroidery and wide sleeves.

Answer 38

baro; kimona

Question 39

This footwear is made from local light wood like __ and __

Answer 39

bakya; santol and laniti

Question 40

The word ___ may also be used in the Philippines to indicate something that is of “low class”, “unsophisticated” or “cheap”

Answer 40

bakya

Question 41

__ is a horse-driven carriage that looks like an inclined cart, was
introduced during the 18th century.

Answer 41

Philippine kalesa