The Philippine Archipelago

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1. What is the capital of the Republic of the Philippines? Cebu Baguio Davao Manila

2. What is the "Summer Capital" of the Philippines? Quezon City Davao City Baguio City Cebu City

3. What is the oldest city of the Philippines? Cebu Pasig Manila Davao

4. What is the largest island of the Philippine Archipelago? Visayas Palawan Mindanao Luzon

5. The Philippines is predominantly Catholic in religion. Islam is the second largest religion of the Philippines and most of the Filipino Muslims live in what island? Tawi-Tawi Luzon Mindanao Visayas

6. During World War Two, it was known as "The Rock" due to its fortress and the strong resistance of the USAFFE (United States Army Forces in the Far East) forces. What is the name of this island? Bataan Mindoro Palawan Corregidor

7. Where can you find the marker for "Kilometer 0 (zero)"? It is the distance reference to all points in the country. Bonifacio Shrine Rizal Monument in Luneta Park Quezon Monument There is no such thing

8. Where is the highest peak in the Philippines? Mt. Province Mt. Pulag Mt. Apo Mt. Pinatubo

9. What is the longest river in the Philippines? Marikina River Agno River Cagayan River Pasig River

10. Where can you find Mayon Volcano? Catanduanes Camarines Norte Albay Sorsogon

11. What is the provincial capital of Isabela? San Fernando Tuguegarao Ilagan Malolos

12. The Philippines is composed of approximately how many islands? 7,107 15,007 6,506 2,019

13. What is the largest province in the Philippines in terms of land area? Palawan Cagayan Isabela Maguindanao

14. What is the longest mountain range in the Country? Caraballo Pinatubo Cordillera Sierra Madre

15. In the early 1990s, this volcano exploded and it is one the most violent in the 20th century. What is the name of this volcano? Mt. Hibok-hibok Mt. Mayon Mt. Pinatubo Mt. Kanlaon