2. Quiz Whiz The Philippines Created by Amber Oestreicher

3. What European nation colonized the Philippines in 1565? Spain

4. This colonization period ended when who won the Spanish- American War? America

5. Philippines gained independence after what war? WWII

6. Philippines is located where? Southeast Asia

7. Philippine currency? Peso!!

8. Are there still US military bases in Philippines? No, not since 1992.

9. Island nation? Yes!!

10. Located west of Vietnam? No, to the east.

11. Once a Spanish colony? Yes, from 1565 til Spanish-American War.

12. Active volcanoes? Yes!!

13. Terrorist group in southern islands? Muslims

14. Climate of the Philippines? Tropical marine!!

15. Capital city? Manila.

16. Two official languages? English and Filipino (Tagalog)

17. Agricultural products? Rice, coconuts, corn, sugarcane, bananas, pineapples, pork, beef, fish, and eggs