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QUIZ BOWL IN PHILIPPINE CULTURE, GEOGRAPHY, GOVERNMENT AND HISTORY
1. What was the novel printed by Manila Felitica in the year 1907, where the theme was
anti- American colonialism, anti-church, anti-governor general and Filipino opportunists
that ready to trade the Philippines for their own interest?
Answer: Pinaglahuan
Phililppine History
Sagisag at Kultura, Philippine Cultural Education Program (PCEP) and National
Commission for Culture and the Arts
2. In 1808, French forces under Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Spain and compel its King,
King Carlos IV to renounce the Spanish throne. Spanish patriot rallied around King
Carlos’ heir, Ferdinand VII and fought the French invaders. To gather support, the
Spanish provisional government allowed the granting of concessions to the people
including the framing of Constitution in 1812, which allowed representation in the
Spanish Cortes of parliament. Who was the wealthy merchant from Manila selected to
represent the Philippines?
Answer: Ventura de los Reyes

Philippine History
De Viana (2011). The Philippines: A story of a Nation , p.138
3. During the post WW2, the United States was helping the Philippines to recover from
their situation and avoid further deterioration. United States intervention in the
Philippines was three- pronged, economic and military and political aspects. Name the 3
different Instruments that the Americans used for this intervention.
Answer: Bell Mission, Melby Mission& JUSMAG, CIA

Philippine History
Constantino( 1978). Philippines: The Continuing Past, p.228
4. Dr. Jose Rizal when at Madrid, predicted that he would die on Dec. 30 as recorded on
his diary. Based on history, he was executed by firing squad on Dec 30, 1896 for alleged
sedition, conspiracy and treason. Rizal’s prediction was recorded in his diary dated
______.
Answer: January 1, 1883

Philippine History
5. What was the name of the first group from the Philippines to receive the Ramon
Magsaysay Award in the year 1958?
Answer: Operation Brotherhood

Philippine History
6. In what particular US military base we can find the 2 Balanggiga bells taken by the
Americans after they won the battle of Balanggiga?
Answer: Trophy Park , Cheyenne , Wyoming

Philippine History
7. An election was held on September 13, 1934 for the officials of Commonwealth. Manuel
Quezon, Emilio Aguinaldo and Pascual Racuyal vie for the presidential post, while Osme
ň a and two others run for the vice president seat. Who were the two candidates for the
vice- presidential position?
Answer: Raymundo Melliza, and Norberto Nabong

Philippine History
8. For the Bagobo culture, it symbolizes as world under the earth and considered to be
the abode of spirits of deceased people. What is the name of the underworld?
Answer: Gimokudan
Philippine Culture
9. The personal address “Panglima” is a term given to a leader who holds power and
authority similar to governor. Identify the name of the so called” Panglima” who revolted
against the Americans in seizing Muslim lands and joined other Tausug leaders in Bud
Dajo.
Answer: Panglima Sawadjaan

Philippine History
10. What do you call the famous ritual of Tagbanuas held once a year set on fourth of
day of full moon every December and usually conducted at the Abarlon riverbank to ask
protection against epidemic?
Answer: runsay
Philippine Culture
11. What is this elegant long bench delicately made from wood carving that served as a
gift for Kadangyan (highest status in Ifugao community) which signifies throne or
respect in Cordillera?
Answer: hagabi
Philippine Culture
12. What is the traditional name for planting palay and camote during the month of
August that looks like a game but plays a vital part of ritual for planting and farming
among the people in Bontoc?
Answer: fagfagto
Philippine Culture
13. The Kutang Pikit is a fortress in the municipality of Pikit, Province of Cotabato which
was erected by the Spaniards in 1893 as part of the conquest of the colonial
administration among the Moros in Mindanao and to strengthen their hold on Cotabato
and Pulangi River. What stronghold in Dulawan, Cotabato (now Datu Piang,
Maguindanao) is similar to Kutang Pikit?
Answer: Fuerza de Regina Regente

Philippine Geography
14. This is the only cemetery that can be found underground and lies beneath a church. It
is located in the province of Laguna and is deeply regarded as an excellent work of
architecture during the time of Spanish colonization. It was built in 1845 under the
French missionaries led by Father Vicente Velloc. What is the name of the said
cemetery?
Answer: Nagcarlan Cemetery

15. What is the name of the bridge that crosses Olla River and was built using
Mamposteria technique or the piling of coarse stones or boulders and its arch measures
90 feet during the term of Fray Victorino de Moral de Calatrava as passage from the
center and outskirts of Majayjay to the church itself?
Answer: Puente del Caprichio

16. When the capital of the Spanish colony was transferred to Manila, direct trading links
with China was established. Name the four Chinese cities that had trading ventures with
Philippines?
Answer: Amoy, Zaiton, Macau, Canton

17. The Malolos Constiution was written by Felipe Calderon taking inspiration from the
constitution of the seven countries. Name these countries.
Answer: France, Belgium, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Brazil, Mexico

Philippine History
18. What volcanic lake exploded in 1982 and created a pool of simmering sulfur in Tiwi
Springs National Park, located at Brgy. Naga, Municipality of Tiwi, province of Albay?
Answer: Lake Naglagbong

19. The highest mountain peak in the Philippines is the mount Apo which stretches
between the province of Davao del Sur and North Cotabato. Six ethnic tribes are known
to inhabit the area and regard it as a sacred territory. Apart from Manobo, Bagobo and
Tagakaola, name other three groups that share the said territory.
Answer: Ubos, Atas, Kalagan

20. Bud Dajo is an extinct volcano which is part of the Jolo Volcanic group in the
province of Sulu. Specifically, Bud Dajo is an example of a cinder cone or a small
volcano brought about by volcanic explosions in its surrounding area. What are the
volcanoes that surround Bud Dajo?
Answer: Matanding, Guimba, at Sungal

21. What do you call the famous ritual of Tagbanuas held once a year set on fourth of
day of full moon every December and usually conducted at the Abarlon riverbank to ask
protection against epidemic?
Answer: runsay
Philippine Culture
22. What is this elegant long bench delicately made from wood carving that served as a
gift for Kadangyan only and signifies throne or respect in Cordillera?
Answer: hagabi
Philippine Culture
23. What is the traditional name for planting palay and camote during the month of
August that look like a game but it is a vital part of ritual for planting and farming among
the people in Bontoc?
Answer: fagfagto
Philippine Culture
24. In 1808, French forces under Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Spain and compel its King,
King Carlos IV to renounce the Spanish throne. Spanish patriot rallied around King
Carlos’ heir, Ferdinand VII and fought the French invaders. To gather support, the
Spanish provisional government allowed the granting of concessions to the people
including the framing of Constitution in 1812, which allowed representation in the
Spanish Cortes of parliament. Who was the wealthy merchant from Manila and selected
to represent the Philippines?
Answer: Ventura de los Reyes

Philippine History
De Viana (2011). The Philippines: A story of a Nation , p.138
25. During the post WW2, the United States was helping the Philippines to recover from
their situation and avoid further deterioration. United States intervention in the
Philippines was three- pronged, economic and military and political aspects. Name the 3
different Instruments that the Americans used for this intervention.
Answer: Bell Mission, Melby Mission& JUSMAG, CIA

Philippine History
Constantino( 1978). Philippines: The Continuing Past, p.228
26.Dr. Jose Rizal when at Madrid, predicted that he would die on Dec. 30, and he was
executed by firing squad on Dec 30, 1896 for alleged sedition, conspiracy and treason.
This prediction was recorded in an entry of Rizal’s diary dated _____.
Answer: January 1, 1883

Philippine History
27. What was the first group from the Philippines to receive the Ramon Magsaysay
Award in the year 1958?
Answer: Operation Brotherhood

Philippine History
28. In what particular US military base we can find the 2 Balanggiga bells taken by the
Americans after they won the battle of Balanggiga?
Answer: Trophy Park , Cheyenne , Wyoming

Philippine History
29. An election was held on September 13, 1934 for the officials of Commonwealth.
Manuel Quezon, Emilio Aguinaldo and Pascual Racuyal vie for the presidential post.
Osmeň a and two others run for the vice president seat. Who were the two candidates for
the vice- presidential position?
Answer: Raymundo Melliza, and Norberto Nabong

Philippine History
30. For the Bagobo culture, it symbolizes as world under the earth and considered to be
the abode spirits of deceased people. What is this world called?
Answer: Gimokudan
Philippine Culture
31. The La Solidaridad was the newspaper published by Filipinos involved in the
Propaganda movement. When did it first come out in Barcelona, Spain?
Answer: February 15, 1889

Phililppine History
Oliveros et.al, Philippine History and Government
32. The press was generally controlled by the Japanese Occupation. However, there were
four pre- war newspapers, owned by the Roces family, that were initially allowed to
continue the publication? Name these newspapers.
Answer: Taliba, La Vanguard, Tribune and Liwayway

Philippine History
Constantino(1978). The Philippines: The Continuing Past, p.61
33. What term in American Politics that refers to an elected official who is merely
completing his term which is about to expire with the concomitant loss of political
influence, after failing in his bid of re- election ?
Answer: Lameduck
Philippine Government
De Leon (2011). Textbook on the Philiipine Constitution, p.424
34. On June 24, 1571, Legaspi appointed Manila as the capital of the Philippines and was
inaugurated as _____.
Answer: Insigne y Siempre Leal Ciudad

Philippine History
Oliveros, et.al, Philippine History and Government , p.49
35. How many letters in the old Philippine orthography is inscribed at the opening of the
historic Calatagan pot which was excavated in Talisay, Calatagan , Batanggas in 1960?
Answer: 39
Philippine Culture
36. What is the name given to the nine-kilometer river found at the province of Btanggas
in Southern Luzon which serves as an outlet of water from the Taal Lake?
Answer: Pansipit River

43. What law defined the archipelagic baselines and described the Kalayaan Island Group
and Bajo de Masinloc also known as Scarborough Shoal as Regime Islands under the
Republic of the Philippines?
Answer: RA 9522
Official Gazette of the Philippines
44. What act that provides stronger measures against unlawful practices, businesses,
and schemes of matching and offering Filipinos to foreign nationals for purposes of
marriage or common law partnership, repealing for the purpose republic act no. 6955,
also referred to as the 'anti-mail order bride law'" penalizes any person who has in any
way engaged in business to exploit Filipinas to offer to foreigners for marriage?
Answer: Republic Act 10906

Official Gazette of the Philippines
45. What is this 307 pages manuscript written on the 16 th century which includes the
tradition and beliefs of ancient people in the Philippines and from the neighboring
country such as Taiwan, Vitenam, New Guinea , Thailand and etc.?
Answer: Boxer Codex

Philippine History
46. The poem “Ultimo Adios” of Rizal has reached Mariano Ponce who was based in
Hongkong that time. What was its title when published in 1897?
Answer: Me Ultimo Pensamiento

Philippine History
47. What is the term given to the traditional Manuvu courtship that is done in secrecy
because Manuvu culture won’t permit contact between the girl and the boy?
Answer: pamaungoy
Philippine Culture
48. What is this long narrative song of the Sama Dalaut which is often recited for
religious healing and is mostly presided by a djin?
Answer: kata-kata
Philippine Culture
49. At the end of the 17th century, there were only six cities or villas establishment in
Luzon and Visayas . They were:
Answer: Manila, Vigan, Lal–lo Cagayan, Naga, Cebu , Villa Iloilo

Philippine History
Agoncillo. History of Filipino People. p. 76
50. One way by which Japanese sought to erase the old order or the former colonial
influence and project their own was by changing the names of streets, bridges and
parks. What was the former name of the famous Taft Avenue?
Answer: Daitoa
Philippine History
Constantino(1978). The Philippines: The Continuing Past, p. 66

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SULTAN KUDARAT STATE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF TEACHERS EDUCATION

QUIZ BOWL IN PHILIPPINE CULTURE, GEOGRAPHY, GOVERNMENT AND HISTORY

Answer: Ventura de los Reyes

Answer: Bell Mission, Melby Mission& JUSMAG, CIA

Answer: January 1, 1883

Answer: Operation Brotherhood

Answer: Trophy Park , Cheyenne , Wyoming

Answer: Raymundo Melliza, and Norberto Nabong

Answer: Panglima Sawadjaan

Answer: Fuerza de Regina Regente

Answer: Nagcarlan Cemetery

Answer: Puente del Caprichio

Answer: Amoy, Zaiton, Macau, Canton

Answer: France, Belgium, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Brazil, Mexico

Answer: Lake Naglagbong

Answer: Ubos, Atas, Kalagan

Answer: Matanding, Guimba, at Sungal

Answer: Ventura de los Reyes

Answer: Bell Mission, Melby Mission& JUSMAG, CIA

Answer: January 1, 1883

Answer: Operation Brotherhood

Answer: Trophy Park , Cheyenne , Wyoming

Answer: Raymundo Melliza, and Norberto Nabong

Answer: February 15, 1889

Answer: Taliba, La Vanguard, Tribune and Liwayway

Answer: Insigne y Siempre Leal Ciudad

Answer: Pansipit River

Answer: Republic Act 10906

Answer: Boxer Codex

Answer: Me Ultimo Pensamiento

Answer: Manila, Vigan, Lal–lo Cagayan, Naga, Cebu , Villa Iloilo

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