Philippines Quiz

1. What is the approximate number of islands that comprise the Philippines?
  • Correct Answer: 7500

2. When did the Philippines become independent?
  • Correct Answer: 04-Jul-46

3. Which country had the Philippines as its colony from 1898 to 1946, except for some years during World War II?
  • Correct Answer: USA

4. Which country occupied the Philppies during World War II?
  • Correct Answer: Japan

5. What is the term of the President of the Philippines?
  • Correct Answer: Six years

6. Which country had the Philippines as its colony for more than 300 years?
  • Correct Answer: Spain

7. Who of the following explorers arrived in the Philippines in 1521?
  • Correct Answer: Ferdinand Magellan

8. Which is the predominant religion of the Philippines?
  • Correct Answer: Christianity

9. Which of the following languages is indigenous to the Philippines?
  • Correct Answer: Tagalog

10. Which of the following groups has the Philippines as its member?
  • Correct Answer: ASEAN