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Philippine Cities Trivia Quiz

This quiz contains amazing facts on some of the cities in the Philippines.

A multiple-choice quiz by jrvn. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jrvn

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
319,307

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
4945

Last 3 plays: Guest 111 (7/10), Guest 158 (10/10), Guest 49 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What city is home to the famous Rizal Park and is the capital of the Philippines as well? Hint

Baguio

Cebu

Manila

Davao

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Question 2 of 10

2. What city is known as the "Summer Capital of the Philippines"? Hint

Baguio City

Palawan

Quezon City

Bohol

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Question 3 of 10

3. Name the oldest Philippine city. Hint

Cebu

Davao

Manila

Makati

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Question 4 of 10

4. What Philippine city is known for its shoe industry? Hint

Mandaue

Marikina

Pasig

Pasay

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Question 5 of 10

5. What city is the largest in the Philippines in terms of total land area? Hint

Manila

Legaspi

Tagaytay

Davao City

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Question 6 of 10

6. Name the only surviving Spanish colonial city in the Philippines. Hint

Vigan City

Masbate

Olongapo

Dapitan

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Question 7 of 10

7. In terms of land area, what is the largest city found on the island of Mindanao? Hint

Tagbiliran

Davao

Negros

General Santos

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Question 8 of 10

8. What coastal city, near Obando, is dubbed the "Fishing Capital of the Philippines"? Hint

Navotas

Cotabato

Las Pinas

Negros

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Question 9 of 10

9. What Philippine city borders the Lingayen Gulf and is the country's top producer of milk fish? Hint

Bacolod

Dagupan

Lipa

Urdaneta

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Question 10 of 10

10. What Philippine city, famed for its coastline and harbor, is known as the City of Golden Friendship? Hint

Island City of Samal

Cotabato

Cagayan de Oro

Negros

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What city is home to the famous Rizal Park and is the capital of the Philippines as well?

Answer: Manila

Manila is located in Luzon in the National Capital region. It is the Philippines' seat of government and is found on the shores of the famous Manila Bay.

2. What city is known as the "Summer Capital of the Philippines"?

Answer: Baguio City

Baguio is the only city in the Cordillera region. During summer, many local and foreign tourists visit, not just because of its beautiful scenery, but also because of its pleasant climate. It is also known as the "City of Pines" because of the abundant pine trees that are planted there.

3. Name the oldest Philippine city.

Answer: Cebu

Cebu is the oldest city in the Philippines. It is the center for commerce, trade and industry. It is located in the Visayas Island and it's one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the Philippines.

4. What Philippine city is known for its shoe industry?

Answer: Marikina

Marikina is called the "Shoe Capital of the Philippines", because of its notable shoe industry. The "Guinness Book of Records" acknowledged the shoemakers from this city for creating the world's largest pair of shoes in 2002, beating the earlier record from Konya, Turkey.

5. What city is the largest in the Philippines in terms of total land area?

Answer: Davao City

Davao City has an area of over 2,070 sq kilometres (800 sq ml). Close to 50% of this land remains covered in rainforest or agricultural activity as the economy is still very much based on agronomy.

6. Name the only surviving Spanish colonial city in the Philippines.

Answer: Vigan City

Vigan City is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the preserved remnants of Colonial Spanish architecture, which can be found throughout the city. Vigan City is found in the Ilocos Sur province.

7. In terms of land area, what is the largest city found on the island of Mindanao?

Answer: Davao

Davao is one of the Philippines' most progressive cities. It is known for its wonderful scenic spots such as Mount Apo, the highest mountain in the Philippines.

8. What coastal city, near Obando, is dubbed the "Fishing Capital of the Philippines"?

Answer: Navotas

Navotas City is considered the "Fishing Capital of the Philippines", because most of the people there earn their income through fishing, fishnet mending and fish trading. The city is found near Manila Bay.

9. What Philippine city borders the Lingayen Gulf and is the country's top producer of milk fish?

Answer: Dagupan

Dagupan City is known for its milk fish industry. It is one of the main suppliers of milk fish in the country, thus it is dubbed as the "Bangus (Milk fish) Capital" of the Philippines. Daugpan has a total area of 14.4 sq mi.

10. What Philippine city, famed for its coastline and harbor, is known as the City of Golden Friendship?

Answer: Cagayan de Oro

Cagayan de Oro is known as the City of Golden Friendship because of the legendary friendliness and hospitality of its people. It is also renowned for its abundant gold deposits.

Source: Author jrvn

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