Questions and Answers on Asian History

1. 1911 Revolution of China resulted in

(A) Establishment of a Republic
(B) Reudalism
(C) Democracy
(D) Increased problems of people

2. Which of the following is not a religion developed in ancient time (i.e. In B.C.) ?
(A) Shintoism
(B) Zorostrianism
(C) Islam
(D) Taoism

3. The Chinese Nationalist Party Kuomintang was found by

(A) Pu-yi
(B) Mao Tse-tung
(C) Chiang Kai-shek
(D) Sun Yat-sen

4. The world’s first drainage system was build by the people of

(A) Egyptian civilization
(B) Indus Valley civilization
(C) Chinese civilization
(D) Mesopotamian civilization

5. The capital of Pakistan till 1959 was

(A) Islamabad
(B) Karachi
(C) Lahore
(D) Hyderabad

6. Who was the chairperson of the Chinese Communist Party at the time of liberation of China?
(A) Zhou Enlai
(B) Deng Xiaoping
(C) Mao Zedong
(D) Liu Shaoqi

7. Peking is the sacred place of

(A) Taoism
(B) Shintoism
(C) Confucianism
(D) Judaism
8. East Timor, in Indonesian Archipelago, was the former colony of
(A) Dutch
(B) English
(C) French
(D) Portuguese

9. The world’s oldest continuously inhabited city is

(A) Jerusalem
(B) Baghdad
(C) Istanbul
(D) Damascus

10. Zend-Avesta is the sacred book of the

(A) Parsees
(B) Jains
(C) Jews
(D) Buddhists

11. In which country the Head of the State gets his office by the law of hereditary succession?
(A) China
(B) Sri Lanka
(C) France
(D) Japan

12. The Wailing wall is situated in

(A) Berlin
(B) Beijing
(C) Jerusalem
(D) Tel Aviv

13. When did China start the Civil Services Examinations ?

(A) 6 A.D
(B) 1905
(C) 1920
(D) 1949

14. Who was the first Calipha

(A) Sulaiman, the Great
(B) Abu Bakr
(C) Iman Hussain
(D) Constantine

15. In which country is Karabla, the holy city of Shia Muslims located ?
(A) Iran
(B) Iraq
(C) Jordan
(D) Syria

16. The city of “Tashkent” is located in

(A) Uzbekistan
(B) Kazakhstan
(C) Russia
(D) Kyrgystan

17. Independence movement of Vietnamwas headed by

(A) Ngo Dinh Diem
(B) Zhou Enlai
(C) Pol Pot
(D) Ho Chi Minh

18. Which one country is still governed by a monarch ?

(A) Afghanistan
(B) Iran
(C) Iraq
(D) Saudi Arabia

19. Japan’s Parliament is known as

(A) Diet
(B) Dail
(C) Yuan
(D) Shora

20. The currency of Thailand is

(A) Bhat
(B) Rupiah
(C) Yuan
(D) Yen

21. On which side did Japan fight in the First World War ?
(A) none, it wag neutral
(B) with Germany against United Kingdom
(C) against Russia on its own
(D) with United Kingdom against Germany
22. Indonesia was a colony of which of the following countries?
(A) Dutch
(B) Spain
(C) Portugal
(D) Belgium

23. The Great Wall of China was built by

(A) Li-tai-pu
(B) Shih Huang-ti
(C) Lao-tze
(D) Confucius

24. The Crimean War in 1854–1856 was fought between

(A) Russia and Turkey
(B) USA and England
(C) Russia and Japan
(D) England and France

25. Bangladesh was created in –

(A) 1970
(B) 1972
(C) 1973
(D) 1971

26. Taoism, is an ancient tradition of Philosophy and religious belief deeply rooted in
(A) Taiwanese custom and world view
(B) Chinese custom and world view
(C) Japanese custom and world view
(D) Vietnamese custom and world view

27. Synagogue is the place of worship of

(A) Zoroastrianism
(B) Taoism
(C) Judaism
(D) Shintoism

28. Japanese folk tradition and ritual, with no founder or single sacred scripture, is popularly known as
(A) Taoism
(B) Zoroastrianism
(C) Shintoism
(D) Paganism

29. During the reign of which dynasty was the Great Wall of China constructed?
(A) Sung
(B) Tang
(C) Han
(D) Chin

Answer:  1911 Revolution of China resulted in

 A) Establishment of a Republic

 Which of the following is not a religion developed in ancient time (i.e. In B.C.)?

 C) Islam

 The Chinese Nationalist Party Kuomintang was founded by

 D) Sun Yat-sen

 The world’s first drainage system was built by the people of

 B) Indus Valley civilization

 The capital of Pakistan till 1959 was

  B) Karachi

 Who was the chairperson of the Chinese Communist Party at the time of liberation of China?

 C) Mao Zedong

 Peking is the sacred place of

 C) Confucianism

 East Timor, in Indonesian Archipelago, was the former colony of

 D) Portuguese

 The world’s oldest continuously inhabited city is

 D) Damascus

 Zend-Avesta is the sacred book of the

 A) Parsees

 In which country the Head of the State gets his office by the law of hereditary succession?

 D) Japan

 The Wailing wall is situated in

 C) Jerusalem

 When did China start the Civil Services Examinations?

 B) 1905

 Who was the first Caliph?

 B) Abu Bakr

 In which country is Karbala, the holy city of Shia Muslims located?

 B) Iraq

 The city of “Tashkent” is located in

 A) Uzbekistan

 Independence movement of Vietnam was headed by

 D) Ho Chi Minh

 Which one country is still governed by a monarch?

 D) Saudi Arabia

 Japan’s Parliament is known as

 A) Diet

 The currency of Thailand is

 A) Baht

 On which side did Japan fight in the First World War?

 D) with United Kingdom against Germany

 Indonesia was a colony of which of the following countries?

 A) Dutch

 The Great Wall of China was built by

 B) Shih Huang-ti

 The Crimean War in 1854–1856 was fought between

  A) Russia and Turkey

 Bangladesh was created in

 D) 1971

 Taoism is an ancient tradition of Philosophy and religious belief deeply rooted in

 B) Chinese custom and world view

 Synagogue is the place of worship of

 C) Judaism

 Japanese folk tradition and ritual, with no founder or single sacred scripture, is popularly known as

 C) Shintoism

 During the reign of which dynasty was the Great Wall of China constructed?

 D) Chin

General Knowledge Quiz Bee

1. What is the capital of France?

o A) Rome

o B) Berlin

o C) Paris

o D) Madrid

Answer: C) Paris

2. Who wrote "Romeo and Juliet"?

o A) Charles Dickens

o B) William Shakespeare

o C) Mark Twain

o D) Jane Austen

Answer: B) William Shakespeare

3. What is the largest planet in our solar system?

o A) Earth

o B) Mars

o C) Jupiter

o D) Saturn

Answer: C) Jupiter

4. What is the chemical symbol for water?

o A) H2O

o B) O2

o C) CO2

o D) NaCl

Answer: A) H2O

5. Who is known as the "Father of Computers"?

 o A) Alan Turing

o B) Charles Babbage

o C) Thomas Edison

o D) Nikola Tesla

Answer: B) Charles Babbage

6. Which continent is known as the "Dark Continent"?

o A) Africa

o B) Asia

o C) Europe

o D) Antarctica

Answer: A) Africa

7. What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?

o A) Gold

o B) Iron

o C) Diamond

o D) Quartz

Answer: C) Diamond

8. Which element is known as the "King of Chemicals"?

o A) Oxygen

o B) Nitrogen

o C) Sulfur

o D) Hydrogen

Answer: D) Hydrogen

9. What is the longest river in the world?

o A) Amazon

o B) Nile

o C) Yangtze

o D) Mississippi

Answer: B) Nile

10. Who painted the "Mona Lisa"?

o A) Vincent van Gogh

o B) Pablo Picasso

o C) Leonardo da Vinci

o D) Michelangelo

Answer: C) Leonardo da Vinci

11. What is the smallest country in the world?

o A) Monaco

o B) Vatican City
 o C) San Marino

o D) Liechtenstein

Answer: B) Vatican City

12. What is the main ingredient in traditional Japanese miso soup?

o A) Tofu

o B) Seaweed

o C) Miso paste

o D) Soy sauce

Answer: C) Miso paste

13. Who discovered penicillin?

o A) Alexander Fleming

o B) Marie Curie

o C) Louis Pasteur

o D) Gregor Mendel

Answer: A) Alexander Fleming

14. What is the tallest mountain in the world?

o A) K2

o B) Mount Everest

o C) Kangchenjunga

o D) Lhotse

Answer: B) Mount Everest

15. Who was the first president of the United States?

o A) Abraham Lincoln

o B) Thomas Jefferson

o C) George Washington

o D) John Adams

Answer: C) George Washington

16. Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?

o A) Venus

o B) Mars

o C) Mercury

o D) Neptune

Answer: B) Mars

17. What is the currency of Japan?

o A) Yen

o B) Won

o C) Yuan

o D) Dollar
Answer: A) Yen

18. Which organ in the human body is responsible for pumping blood?

o A) Liver

o B) Brain

o C) Kidney

o D) Heart

Answer: D) Heart

19. What is the largest ocean in the world?

o A) Atlantic Ocean

o B) Indian Ocean

o C) Arctic Ocean

o D) Pacific Ocean

Answer: D) Pacific Ocean

20. Who invented the light bulb?

o A) Alexander Graham Bell

o B) Nikola Tesla

o C) Thomas Edison

o D) Guglielmo Marconi

Answer: C) Thomas Edison

21. What is the official language of Brazil?

o A) Spanish

o B) Portuguese

o C) French

o D) English

Answer: B) Portuguese

22. What is the largest mammal in the world?

o A) Elephant

o B) Blue Whale

o C) Giraffe

o D) Hippopotamus

Answer: B) Blue Whale

23. Which country is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun"?

o A) China

o B) Japan

o C) India

o D) South Korea

Answer: B) Japan

24. What is the main gas found in the Earth's atmosphere?

 o A) Oxygen

o B) Carbon Dioxide

o C) Nitrogen

o D) Hydrogen

Answer: C) Nitrogen

25. Which musical instrument has 88 keys?

o A) Guitar

o B) Violin

o C) Piano

o D) Harp

Answer: C) Piano

26. Who is the author of "Harry Potter" series?

o A) J.R.R. Tolkien

o B) J.K. Rowling

o C) George R.R. Martin

o D) C.S. Lewis

Answer: B) J.K. Rowling

27. What is the name of the largest desert in the world?

o A) Sahara

o B) Gobi

o C) Kalahari

o D) Atacama

Answer: A) Sahara

28. What is the process by which plants make their food?

o A) Respiration

o B) Digestion

o C) Photosynthesis

o D) Fermentation

Answer: C) Photosynthesis

29. Who was the first man to walk on the moon?

o A) Yuri Gagarin

o B) Neil Armstrong

o C) Buzz Aldrin

o D) Michael Collins

Answer: B) Neil Armstrong

30. What is the chemical symbol for gold?

o A) Au

o B) Ag
 o C) Pb

o D) Fe

Answer: A) Au

31. Which country is known for the Eiffel Tower?

o A) Italy

o B) Germany

o C) France

o D) Spain

Answer: C) France

32. What is the largest organ in the human body?

o A) Liver

o B) Skin

o C) Heart

o D) Lung

Answer: B) Skin

33. Which element has the atomic number 1?

o A) Helium

o B) Hydrogen

o C) Lithium

o D) Beryllium

Answer: B) Hydrogen

34. Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

o A) Raphael

o B) Leonardo da Vinci

o C) Michelangelo

o D) Donatello

Answer: C) Michelangelo

35. What is the largest bone in the human body?

o A) Femur

o B) Tibia

o C) Humerus

o D) Radius

Answer: A) Femur

36. Who wrote "Pride and Prejudice"?

o A) Charlotte Brontë

o B) Emily Brontë

o C) Jane Austen

o D) Mary Shelley
Answer: C) Jane Austen

37. What is the capital of Canada?

o A) Toronto

o B) Vancouver

o C) Ottawa

o D) Montreal

Answer: C) Ottawa

38. What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?

o A) Gold

o B) Iron

o C) Diamond

o D) Quartz

Answer: C) Diamond

39. What is the main ingredient in traditional Japanese sushi?

o A) Beef

o B) Rice

o C) Bread

o D) Pasta

Answer: B) Rice

40. Who discovered America in 1492?

o A) Christopher Columbus

o B) Ferdinand Magellan

o C) Vasco da Gama

o D) Marco Polo

Answer: A) Christopher Columbus

41. What is the smallest unit of life?

o A) Tissue

o B) Organ

o C) Cell

o D) Atom

Answer: C) Cell

1. Filipinos during this period were hooked in reading magazines and comics. The Carlos Palanca Awards continued to
give annual awards.

a. New Society Period

b. American Period

c. Period of 3rd Republic

d. 21st Century Period

2. During this period, Jose Rizal’s works such as Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo were written to awake the mind of
our countrymen.

a. Spanish Period

b. American Period

c. Pre-Spanish Period

d. Period of Enlightenment

3.Poetry during this period were romantic and revolutionary.

a. The 3rd Republic Period

b. Edsa I Period

c. 21st Century Period

d. Pre-Spanish Period

4.This period is notable in the reawakening of the Filipino spirit when the 3 priests Gomez, Burgos and Zamora were
guillotined without sufficient evidence of guilt.

a. Post-EDSA 1 Period

b. Period of 3rd Republic

c. Period of Enlightenment

d. Period of Activism

5.A statement of fact about Philippine regional literature is _________________.

a. It mirrors the deeply ingrained Filipino values, culture and tradition even when keeping up with the changing times.

b. It reflects the conservatism of indigenous folks who have maintained a backward expression style.

c. It embraces only the written compilation of literary works in various styles and genres.

d. It depicts the influences of various colonizers that occupied the country for more than three centuries.

6.“Ang Bayan ko” was a song popularized in this period.

a. Period of 3rd Republic

b. New Society Period

c. 21st Century Period

d. Post-EDSA 1 Period

7.In this period, poems dealt with patience, regard for native culture, customs, and the beauties of nature and
surroundings.

a. American Period

b. 21st Century Period

c. Period of 3rd Republic

d. New Society Period

8.This period presented new trends in writing using modern technology.

a. Edsa I Period

b. Pre-Spanish Period

c. 21st Century Period

d.The 3rd Republic Period

9. PAGIBIG SA TINUBUANG LUPA was translated from the Spanish AMOR PATRIA of Rizal, published on August 20, 1882,
in Diariong Tagalog.

a. Spanish Period

b. American Period

c. Pre-Spanish Period

d. Period of Enlightenment

10.During this period, the Philippines had literature such as legends, folktakes, folksongs, and the like.

a. Spanish Period

b. Japanese Period

c. Pre-Spanish Period

d. Period of Enlightenment

Answer:

a. New Society Period

a. Spanish Period

a. The 3rd Republic Period

c. Period of Enlightenment

a. It mirrors the deeply ingrained Filipino values, culture and tradition even when keeping up with the changing times.

a. Period of 3rd Republic

a. American Period

c. 21st Century Period

a. Spanish Period

a. Spanish Period

Quiz Bee Questions

Philippine Literature
1. Who is the author of the poem “Sa Aking mga Kabata”?
a. Andres Bonifacio b. Emilio Aguinaldo c. Jose Rizal d. Juan Luna

2. What is the title of the Philippine national epic?

a. The Maragtas b. Biag ni Lam-ang c. Darangan d. Ibalon

3. What is the title of the first novel written by a Filipino, published in 1887?
a. Noli Me Tangere b. El Filibusterismo c. Ibong Adarna d. Florante at Laura

Vocabulary
4. What does the word "furious" mean in the sentence: "After losing the game, John was
furious."
a. happy b. angry c. sad d. excited

5. What could be an antonym for the word "beginning" in the sentence: "They reached the
beginning of the trail"?
a. start b. middle c. end d. commencement
6. What does benevolent mean in a sentence? The benevolent millionaire donated a large sum
to the local orphanage.
a. stingy b. generous c. selfish d. gifted

7. What does the word Lucid mean in a sentence: After a good night's sleep, Sarah felt
refreshed, and her thoughts were lucid.
a. clear b. confusing c. jumbled d. disoriented

Grammar
8. Which of the following is an example of a pronoun?
a. run b. table c. quickly d. she

9. Which of the following is an example of conjunction?

a. dog b. and c. jumped d. happy

10. What is the past tense of the verb "to eat"?

a. eating b. ate c. eaten d. eat

Philippine Literature
1. Which literary work by Jose Rizal explores the injustices and abuses of Spanish
colonization in the Philippines?
a. "Noli Me Tangere" c. "Florante at Laura"
b. "El Filibusterismo" d. "Ibong Adarna"

2. Who authored the short story "Dead Stars," often regarded as a quintessential work in
Philippine literature?
a. F. Sionil Jose c. Paz Marquez Benitez
b. Nick Joaquin d. Jose Garcia Villa

3. Which Philippine literary period is characterized by its focus on societal issues and struggles
against colonial rule?
a. Pre-Colonial Period c. Spanish Colonial Period
b. American Colonial Period d. Contemporary Period

Vocabulary
4. What is the synonym of the word ephemeral in the sentence? The beauty of a cherry
blossom is ephemeral, as its delicate petals bloom for only a short period each spring
before gently falling to the ground.
a. lasting b. fleeting c. permanent d. enduring

5. What is the antonym of the word vindictive in the sentence? She can be quite vindictive
when someone takes her toys without permission.
a. forgiving b. grudge c. retaliation d. revengeful
6. What is the synonym of the word resilient in the sentence? Despite facing several obstacles,
the team maintained a resilient attitude, showing great strength and perseverance.

a. fragile b. delicate c. weak d. sturdy

Grammar
7. Which sentence uses the past perfect tense?
a. She will finish her homework before dinner. c. They had already eaten when I
arrived.
b. He has been working on the project all day. d. I am going to the gym later.

8. Identify the sentence with a correct subject-verb agreement:

a. The group of students is going on a field trip tomorrow.
b. The team of horses were galloping across the field.
c. The list of ingredients have been updated.
d. The flock of birds are migrating south for the winter.

9. Choose the sentence with proper parallel structure:

a. She likes hiking, swimming, and to ride bicycles.
b. He enjoys reading, playing tennis, and writing poems.
c. They danced, singing, and watched movies last night.
d. We prefer jogging, to cycle, and playing basketball.

10. Identify the sentence with correct use of the past participle:
a. She had ran to catch the bus. c. He has written a letter to his friend.
b. They have went to the store. d. I had saw that movie before.

Philippine Literature
1. What is the title of Nick Joaquin's novel that portrays the rich cultural history of the Philippines
during Spanish colonial rule?
a. "A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino" c. "May Day Eve"
b. "Cave and Shadows" d. "The Woman Who Had Two Navels"

2. Who is the author of the modern Filipino classic novel "Smaller and Smaller Circles," which
revolves around two Jesuit priests investigating a series of gruesome murders in Manila?
a. F.H. Batacan b. Bob Ong c. Lualhati Bautista d. Ricky Lee

3. Which Philippine epic, often considered the oldest among the surviving epics, originates from
the indigenous people of the Mountain Province in Luzon?
a. "Hinilawod" b. "Darangan" c. "Hudhud" d. "Ullalim"
4. Who authored the novel "Stupid is Forever," a collection of witty and humorous essays that
reflect on various societal issues in the Philippines?
a. Bob Ong c. Miriam Defensor-Santiago
b. Jessica Zafra d. Lourd de Veyra

Vocabulary
5. What is the synonym of the word venerable in the sentence? The ancient artifact was so
venerable that it commanded the utmost respect from historians.
a. revered b. fragile c. irrelevant d. pliable

6. What is the synonym of the word intrepid in the sentence? The explorer was known for his
intrepid nature, always seeking out new and challenging adventures.

a. timid b. adventurous c. fearless d. hesitant

7. What is the synonym of the word penchant in the sentence? His penchant for adventure led
him to explore remote and uncharted territories.
a. dislike b. fondness c. indifference d. ambiguity

Grammar
8. In which sentence is the future continuous tense used?
a. They are watching a movie tonight. c. He swims in the pool every morning.
b. She will be studying at this time tomorrow. d. I am finishing my work now.

9. Choose the sentence in the present perfect continuous tense:

a. She runs in the park every evening. c. He has been waiting for an hour.
b. They have finished their meal already. d. I will be going to the concert tonight.

10. Identify the sentence with proper use of the gerund phrase:
a. He enjoys to play basketball on weekends. c. Cooking dinner, the phone rang.
b. She finished her work before going home. d) I am interested in to learn a new
language.

Clincher
1. Which sentence demonstrates correct use of the infinitive phrase?
a. He decided to leave without saying goodbye.
b. I am excited about to start my new job.
c. She can swim in the pool after to finish her homework.
d. They planned to go for a walk after finished dinner.

2. What is the title of the short story collection by Bienvenido Santos that explores themes of
nostalgia, exile, and the Filipino immigrant experience in the United States?
a. "Scent of Apples" c. "The Bamboo Dancers"
b. "Dwell in the Wilderness" d. "You Lovely People"
 3. Which Filipino poet penned the collection "Balikbayan" known for its introspective themes,
including the Filipino diaspora and cultural identity?
a. Cirilo F. Bautista c. E. San Juan Jr.
b. Virgilio S. Almario d. Ricardo de Ungria

4. What does amelioration mean in the sentence? The company's amelioration of its
policies resulted in increased employee satisfaction.
a. worsening b. improvement c. stagnation d. complication

5. What does penchant mean in the sentence? His penchant for adventure led him to explore
remote and uncharted territories.
a. dislike b. fondness c. indifference d. ambiguity

6. Which literary work by Carlos P. Romulo, a prominent Filipino diplomat and writer,
showcases vignettes of Philippine society and culture during the American colonial period?
a. "The United" c. "Mother America"
b. "I Saw the Fall of the Philippines" d. "Philippines is in the Heart"

7. What is the name of the Visayan epic that narrates the exploits of three heroes named
Baltog, Handyong, and Bantong?
a. "Hinilawod" b. "Hudhud" c. "Ibalon" d. "Maragtas"

8. Which epic from the Ifugao people of the Cordillera region is about the god-king, Lumawig,
and his adventures?
a. "Hudhud" b. "Darangan" c. "Hinilawod" d. "Aliguyon"

9. What is the traditional poetic form in Filipino literature that consists of four-line stanzas
with seven syllables each and employs the "AABB" rhyme scheme?
a. Balagtasan b. Tanaga c. Kundiman d. Awit

10.Which literary genre in Philippine literature is characterized by its long narrative poem
format that discusses heroic deeds, legends, and tales of love and adventure?
a. Duplo b. Korido c. Balagtasan d. Sarswela

IDENTIFICATION- Philippine Literature Trivia Quiz Questions

Q. Who is the author of the novel “Noli Me Tangere”?

Answer: Jose Rizal.

Q. What is the title of the Philippine national epic?

Answer: “Biag ni Lam-ang.”

Q. Who is the author of the poem “Sa Aking mga Kabata”?

Answer: Jose Rizal.

Q. Who is the author of the short story “Dead Stars”?

Answer: Paz Marquez Benitez.

Q. What is the title of the first Filipino novel in English?

Answer: “The Child of Sorrow” by Zoilo Galang.

Q. Who is the author of the short story “The Mats”?

Answer: Francisco Arcellana.

Q. What is the title of Nick Joaquin’s most famous play?

Answer: “A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino.”

Q. Who is the author of the novel “Banaag at Sikat”?

Answer: Lope K. Santos.

Q. What is the title of the anthology of poems written during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines?

Answer: “Florante at Laura.”

Q. Who is the author of the novel “Ilustrado”?

Answer: Miguel Syjuco.

Q. What is the title of the collection of essays written by Jose Garcia Villa?

Answer: “Have Come, Am Here.”

Q. Who is the author of the novel “Smaller and Smaller Circles”?

Answer: F.H. Batacan.

Q. What is the title of the play written by Aurelio Tolentino that is considered as the first Tagalog play?

Answer: “Kahapon, Ngayon at Bukas.”

Q. Who is the author of the novel “Noli Me Tangere: The Opera”?

Answer: Felipe de Leon.

Q. What is the title of the short story collection written by Jessica Hagedorn?

Answer: “Dogeaters.”

Q. Who is the author of the novel “El Filibusterismo”?

Answer: Jose Rizal.

Q. What is the title of the first published book of poetry in the Philippines?

Answer: “Las Flores de Maria Clara” by Jose Rizal.

Q. Who is the author of the novel “Dogeaters”?

Answer: Jessica Hagedorn.

Q. What is the title of the first Tagalog novel?

Answer: “Ninay” by Pedro Paterno.

Q. Who is the author of the poem “To My Fellow Children”?

Answer: Jose Rizal.

Q. What is the title of the collection of short stories written by Nick Joaquin?

Answer: “The Woman Who Had Two Navels.”

Q. Who is the author of the novel “Viajero”?

Answer: F. Sionil Jose.

Q. What is the title of the play written by Nick Joaquin that won the first Palanca Award for Full-Length Play?

Answer: “A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino.”

Q. Who is the author of the novel “Gapo”?

Answer: Lualhati Bautista.

Q. What is the title of the poetry collection written by Carlos Bulosan?

Answer: “Voice of Bataan.”

Q. Who is the author of the short story “May Day Eve”?

Answer: Nick Joaquin.

Q. What is the title of the first novel written by a Filipino in English and published in the United States?

Answer: “America Is in the Heart” by Carlos Bulosan.

Q. Who is the author of the novel “Bata, Bata… Pa’no Ka Ginawa?”?

Answer: Lualhati Bautista.

Q. What is the title of the play written by Rolando Tinio that is based on the life of Andres Bonifacio?

Answer: “Bonifacio: Isang Sarsuwela.”

Q. Who is the author of the novel “Ang Kagila-gilalas na Pakikipagsapalaran ni Zsazsa Zaturnnah”?

Answer: Carlo Vergara.

Q. Who is the author of the novel “Smaller and Smaller Circles”?

Answer: F.H. Batacan.

Q. What is the title of the poetry collection written by Jose Garcia Villa?

Answer: “Poems.”

Q. Who is the author of the play “Mga Ama, Mga Anak”?

Answer: Nick Joaquin.

Q. What is the title of the first English-language newspaper in the Philippines?

Answer: “The Manila Times.”

Q. Who is the author of the play “Orosman at Zafira”?

Answer: Francisco Balagtas.

Q. What is the title of the first Tagalog play to be staged commercially?

Answer: “Walang Sugat” by Severino Reyes.

Q. Who is the author of the novel “The Bamboo Dancers”?

Answer: N.V.M. Gonzalez.

Q. What is the title of the collection of essays written by Nick Joaquin?

Answer: “Culture and History.”

Q. Who is the author of the novel “Sari-Sari: A Novel of the Philippines”?

Answer: Jose Garcia Villa.

Q. What is the title of the novel written by F. Sionil Jose that chronicles the history of the Rosales family?

Answer: “The Rosales Saga.”

Q. Who is the author of the novel “Ilaw ng Tahanan”?

Answer: Aurora Quezon.

Q. What is the title of the first literary magazine in the Philippines?

Answer: “Liwayway.”

Q. Who is the author of the novel “Biyaya ng Lupa”?

Answer: Amado V. Hernandez.

Q. What is the title of the play written by Nick Joaquin that is based on the life of Leonor Rivera?
Answer: “The Portrait of the Artist as Filipino: An Elegy in Three Scenes.”

Q. Who is the author of the novel “Ermita”?

Answer: F. Sionil Jose.