Quiz WhizThe Philippines

Created by Amber Oestreicher

What European nation colonized the Philippines in 1565?

• Spain

This colonization period ended when who won the Spanish-

American War?• America

Philippines gained independence after what war?

• WWII

Philippines is located where?

• Southeast Asia

Philippine currency?

• Peso!!

Are there still US military bases in Philippines?

• No, not since 1992.

Island nation?

• Yes!!

Located west of Vietnam?

• No, to the east.

Once a Spanish colony?

• Yes, from 1565 til Spanish-American War.

Active volcanoes?

• Yes!!

Terrorist group in southern islands?

• Muslims

Climate of the Philippines?

• Tropical marine!!

Capital city?

• Manila.

Two official languages?

• English and Filipino (Tagalog)

Agricultural products?

• Rice, coconuts, corn, sugarcane, bananas, pineapples, pork, beef, fish, and eggs