Philippine Perambulations

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1. The American influence is very evident in the Philippines and its fast food culture is evident in many towns and cities. Which is the most popular fast food chain in the country? Fairwood McDonald's Jollibee Wendy's

2. Which ruler was the Philippines named after? King Philip the Second of Spain Queen Philippa of Holland King Philip the First of Spain King Philip the Third of Spain

3. Magellan attempted to sail around the world but was killed in the Philippines. Who led the men who killed him? Mahal Araw Araw Lapu Lapu Mundo Mundo

4. One of the Philippines delicacies is called balut. What is balut? A partially formed duck egg Monkey brains Raw milk fish Dog

5. What is the national language of the Philippines? Visayan Filipino Cebuano Ilocano

6. It is possible to find a multitude of different cuisines in the Philippines as they have adapted many dishes from China, Spain, America etc. The food is usually contained in a covered pot and sold by vendors, you lift the lid and point to the food you want to eat. What is the name of this kind of stall? Turo-Turo Araw-Araw Ihaw-Ihaw Sip-Sip

7. President Marcos, one of the more colourful politicians in the Philippines was removed from power in 1986. Where did he spend his last days before dying in 1989? New York San Francisco Los Angeles Hawaii

8. What is the name of the palace that Imelda Marcos built for the visit of Pope John Paul the Second in 1981? The Coconut Palace The Sampaguita Palace The Marble Palace The Jewelled Palace

9. Body language is very important in the Philippines. When you are talking to somebody, they raise their eyebrows. What does this gesture signify? I don't know No Yes Surprise

10. What is the national flower of the Philippines? Rose Bauhinia Orchid Sampaguita