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Philippine Watchacallits Trivia Quiz

There are 7,707 islands in the Philippines. No wonder it also has thousands of 'watchacallits'. You will encounter some of them here in my quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by tobertz_20. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
tobertz_20

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
310,619

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1350

Last 3 plays: Guest 49 (9/10), Guest 203 (10/10), Guest 45 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What do you call the Philippine traditional Christmas tableau signifying the Nativity scene? Hint

Ave Maria

Maria Clara

Belen

Doctrina Christiana

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Question 2 of 10

2. What part of the chicken is sold as a street food called Adidas? Hint

feet

blood

wings

intestines

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the Tagalog phrase for 'Good Morning'? Hint

Magandang hapon

Magandang umaga

Magandang tanghali

Magandang gabi

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Question 4 of 10

4. Apart from berde, what color is 'luntian' in Tagalog? Hint

green

gray

brown

purple

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Question 5 of 10

5. What do you call the ghoul in Filipino folklore that can transform from human to animal? Hint

aswang

manananggal

tikbalang

multo

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the colorful icy treat consisting of many toppings that is popular in Philippine summer? Hint

halo-halo

lapu-lapu

paru-paro

itik-itik

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Question 7 of 10

7. What are the use of Belt of Judas, Kuwitis, Pla-pla and Super Lolo? Hint

accessories

fireworks

ornaments

costumes

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Question 8 of 10

8. What do you call the ethnic dance performed only by males who are strapped up by coconut shells? Hint

cari�osa

tinikling

maglalatik

pandanggo sa ilaw

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of the herbal medicine leaf which means 'astonishing'? Hint

katakataka

kalatsusi

kamias

kantutay

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Question 10 of 10

10. What do you call the exotic delicacy which is known for its nearly developed chicken embryo that is boiled and eaten inside the egg shell? Hint

itlog

balut

bilog

pugo

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What do you call the Philippine traditional Christmas tableau signifying the Nativity scene?

Answer: Belen

Maria Clara is one of the characters in Dr. Jose Rizal's novel entitled "Noli Me Tangere". "Doctrina Christiana" is the first printed book in the Philippines and "Ave Maria" is a religious song.

2. What part of the chicken is sold as a street food called Adidas?

Answer: feet

Funny. Chicken wings, blood, and intestines are also sold as street foods namely PAL (Philippine Airlines), Betamax, and IUD respectively. There are also chicken heads called helmet.

3. What is the Tagalog phrase for 'Good Morning'?

Answer: Magandang umaga

Magandang hapon= good afternoon, Magandang tanghali= good noon, and Magandang gabi= good evening.

4. Apart from berde, what color is 'luntian' in Tagalog?

Answer: green

"Berde" is also a Filipino term for green. It is a variation of the Spanish term "verde" for green.

5. What do you call the ghoul in Filipino folklore that can transform from human to animal?

Answer: aswang

"Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia", a Filipino animated film that features several mythical creatures, portrays the tikbalang that looks like a horse and the manananggal that pictures a winged woman with severed torso. Multo is a Filipino term for 'ghost'.

6. What is the name of the colorful icy treat consisting of many toppings that is popular in Philippine summer?

Answer: halo-halo

Mix-mix (halo-halo). Delicious! Did you know that it has no real recipe? You can decide whatever toppings you will mix.

7. What are the use of Belt of Judas, Kuwitis, Pla-pla and Super Lolo?

Answer: fireworks

During New Year, it has been regulated by the authority because it could cause severe injuries when used improperly.

8. What do you call the ethnic dance performed only by males who are strapped up by coconut shells?

Answer: maglalatik

The Latik taken from Maglalatik is a residue from coconut milk after it has been boiled. It depicts a war between Moros and Christians. On the other hand, Tinikling is the national dance of the Philippines which involves bamboo poles.

9. What is the name of the herbal medicine leaf which means 'astonishing'?

Answer: katakataka

It is also called Cathedral Bells, Goethe Plant, and Miracle Leaf.

10. What do you call the exotic delicacy which is known for its nearly developed chicken embryo that is boiled and eaten inside the egg shell?

Answer: balut

Balut is listed as one of the most terrifying foods in the world!

Source: Author tobertz_20

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