Chapter 9-10

Question 1

What is RA 8491 Section 14 means?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

THE WHITE TRIANGLE IN PH FLAG MEANS?

Answer 2

Filipino hope for equality

Question 3

THE UPPER BLUE STRIPE in PH flag means?

Answer 3

Peace, Truth and Justice

Question 4

THE LOWER RED STRIPE in PH flag means?

Answer 4

Patriotism and Valor

Question 5

SUN symbolize?

Answer 5

LIBERTY

Question 6

THE SUN WITH EIGHT RAYS symbolize?

Answer 6

First
eight provinces to take up arms
against Spain( Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Manila, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac)

Question 7

THREE STARS symbolize?

Answer 7

Three island
groups of the Philippines – Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao

Question 8

What is Phillipine National Anthem in Spanish version?

Answer 8

Filipinas, Letra Para La Marcha Nacional

Question 9

Philippine National Anthem in English version?

Answer 9

Chosen Land

Question 10

Philippine National Anthem in Today’s version?

Answer 10

Lupang Hinirang

Question 11

Difference of Bayani and Kabayanihan?

Answer 11

Bayani
The word “Bayani” or hero in Filipino is
someone who saves somebody’s lives.

Kabayanihan
The heroism in real life does not require someone to sacrifice his or her life to be called a bayani. The
people that we set up as heroes are people that generally go above and beyond in terms of the call of duty, they do things that are extraordinary.

Question 12

What is a National Flower?

Answer 12

Sampaguita/ Arabian Jasmine - A white, star-shaped blossom which has a sweet fragrance. It opens at night and droops in less than a day.

Question 13

What is a National Tree?

Answer 13

Narra/ Rosewood - A striking, large and strong shady tree and the most wanted wood for furniture. Mostly found in
Bicol, Mindanao and the Cagayan
Valley forests. Made official by Gov. Gen. Frank Murphy

Question 14

What is a National Bird?

Answer 14

Philippine Eagle/ Pithecophaga Jeffery -
A monkey eating eagle stands
over 3 feet tall. It has a large, sharp, curved beak and feathers that seem to bristle on its head. A giant forest raptor and is considered excellent hunters.

Question 15

What is a National Gem?

Answer 15

Philippine Pearl/ Pinctada Maxima
- The world’s largest pearl was discovered by a Filipino diver in a giant Tridacna under the Palawan Sea in 1934. Known as the Pearl of Lao-Tzuǁ and Pearl of Allah,
the gem weighs 14 pounds and measures 9 1/2 inches long and 5
1/2 inches in diameter

Question 16

What is a National Fruit?

Answer 16

Mango/
Mangifera Indica - Philippine Mango is a bizarre tropical fruit prevalently known to be yellow in color which achieves its addictive taste through its scrupulous harvest procedures.