Quiz Whiz The 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