Philippines Trivia Questions (General Knowledge)
1. Who was the first Filipino to win a gold medal at the Olympics?
a) Onyok Velasco c) Carlos Yulo
b) Hidilyn Diaz d) Efren Reyes
2. What does the title of José Rizal's book Noli Me Tangere translate to?
a) The Untouchable c) Touch Me Not
b) Do Not Disturb d) Hands Off
3. Who composed the music for the Philippine national anthem, "Lupang Hinirang"?
a) Julian Felipe c) Jose Palma
b) Antonio Molina d) Levi Celerio
4. In what year did Ferdinand Marcos Sr. declare martial law?
a) 1970 c) 1975
b) 1972 d) 1980
5. Which city is known as the "Summer Capital of the Philippines"?
a) Tagaytay c) Boracay
b) Sagada d) Baguio
6. What do Filipino children traditionally do during the New Year's Eve to get taller?
a) Jump c) Put coins in their pockets
b) Sleep early d) Stretch
7. What was the first full-length Filipino film directed and produced by Jose Nepomuceno, which premiered in 1919?
a) Ang Tatlong Hambog c) Tatlong Maria
b) Dalagang Bukid d) Noli Me Tangere
8. Who is the Filipino boxer nicknamed "Ahas," which means "snake" in Filipino?
a) Nonito Donaire c) Donnie Nietes
b) Manny Pacquiao d) Gabriel Elorde
9. Who was the first Filipina to win the Miss Universe title?
a) Pia Wurtzbach c) Catriona Gray
b) Gloria Diaz d) Margie Moran
10. The Philippine folklore creature tikbalang is known for having the body of a human and the head of which animal?
a) Eagle c) Dog
b) Tiger d) Horse
11. What term refers to a subculture in the Philippines known for using capital letters and symbols in their unique style of
writing and texting?
a) Bayong c) Taga
b) Sawsawero d) Jejemon
12. What is the longest river in the Philippines?
a) Cagayan River c) Rio Grande de Mindanao
b) Agusan River d) Pampanga River
13. Which Filipino revolutionary leader is regarded as the "Brains of the Revolution"?
a) Emilio Jacinto c) Apolinario Mabini
b) Andres Bonifacio d) Gregorio del Pilar
14. During what month does the Christmas season unofficialy start in the Philippines?
a) August c) October
b) September d) November
15. What is the traditional Filipino practice that involves community members coming together to help a family move their
house or perform other collective tasks?
a) Kapwahan c) Pagtutulungan
b) Salu-salo d) Bayanihan
16. What is the national fish of the Philippines?
a) Tilapia c) Bangus
b) Lapu-Lapu d) Dalagang Bukid
17. On what date is the birthday of José P. Rizal, the b) December 30
national hero of the Philippines?
c) March 15
a) June 19
d) August 21
18. Which famous Philippine volcano is known for its perfect cone shape?
a) Taal c) Mayon
b) Pinatubo d) Kanlaon
19. Who was the first female president of the Philippines?
a) Gloria Macapagal Arroyo c) Leni Robredo
b) Corazon Aquino d) Miriam Defensor Santiago
20. Who is the Filipino singer known as "Asia's Songbird"?
a) Lea Salonga c) Sharon Cuneta
b) Sarah Geronimo d) Regine Velasquez
21. Who was the youngest among the three prince brothers sent to capture the mythical Ibong Adarna?
a) Don Pedro c) Don Juan
b) Don Diego d) Don Carlos
22. What is the traditional Filipino dance that involves dancers skillfully stepping between two bamboo poles that are
clapped together?
a) Tinikling c) Pandanggo sa Ilaw
b) Singkil d) Kurats
23. The Philippine Eagle, which is the national bird of the Philippines, is also known as the ______ eating eagle.
a) Lemur c) Snake
b) Monkey d) Squirrel
24. What should you do if you're lost, according to a common Filipino superstition?
a) Be silent and pray c) Stop for 30 minutes
b) Whistling loudly d) Turning your shirt inside out
25. What is the traditional genre of Filipino love songs that Francisco Santiago is known for contributing to?
a) Harana c) Kundiman
b) Tugtugin d) Balitaw
