- 1. What is the capital city of the Philippines?
A) Quezon City
B) Manila
C) Cebu City
D) Davao City
- 2. What body of water does Manila Bay connect to?
A) Celebes Sea
B) Pacific Ocean
C) South China Sea
D) Indian Ocean
- 3. Which famous historical landmark is located in Manila and commemorates the war dead of the Philippines?
A) Manila American Cemetery and Memorial
B) Jintraguon Monument
C) Rizal Monument
D) Bonifacio Monument
- 4. Manila was one of the most important ports during which period of history?
A) Pre-colonial era
B) Spanish colonial period
C) American colonial period
D) Japanese occupation
- 5. Which river flows through Manila?
A) Nile River
B) Thames River
C) Amazon River
D) Pasig River
- 6. What is the name of the main airport serving Manila and its surrounding metropolitan area?
A) Mactan-Cebu International Airport
B) Clark International Airport
C) Ninoy Aquino International Airport
D) Davao International Airport
- 7. What is the name of the oldest district and historic center of Manila?
A) Bonifacio Global City
B) Quezon City
C) Makati
D) Intramuros
- 8. Manila is known for its street food. Which of these is a popular street food in Manila?
A) Balut
B) Tacos
C) Sushi
D) Poutine
- 9. What is the name of the famous shopping area in Manila known for its bargain goods?
A) Oxford Street
B) Divisoria
C) Rodeo Drive
D) Champs-Élysées
- 10. Manila is situated on which island of the Philippines?
A) Luzon
B) Visayas
C) Palawan
D) Mindanao
- 11. What is the name of the famous university in Manila known for its long history and academic excellence?
A) University of Santo Tomas
B) Ateneo de Manila University
C) De La Salle University
D) University of the Philippines
- 12. Manila is often referred to as the 'Pearl of the ____'?
A) East
B) Pacific
C) Orient
D) Tropics
- 13. What is the name of the bustling business district in Manila that is home to many skyscrapers and multinational corporations?
A) Ortigas
B) BGC
C) Alabang
D) Makati
- 14. What is the name of the biggest shopping mall in Manila, which is also one of the largest in the world?
A) SM Mall of Asia
B) Greenhills Shopping Center
C) Ayala Center
D) Robinsons Place Manila
- 15. Which of the following is a traditional Filipino rice cake commonly found in Manila?
A) Cannoli
B) Baklava
C) Macaroon
D) Bibingka
- 16. What is the name of the historic hotel in Manila that has hosted famous personalities and world leaders?
A) Manila Hotel
B) Mandarin Oriental
C) Raffles Hotel
D) Shangri-La Hotel
- 17. Which of the following is a popular mode of public transportation in Manila known for its colorful designs and loud music?
A) Taxi
B) Bus
C) Jeepney
D) Train
- 18. What is the name of the famous singer from Manila known for hits like 'Anak' and 'Magdalena'?
A) Regine Velasquez
B) Gary Valenciano
C) Freddie Aguilar
D) Lea Salonga
- 19. What is the name of the famous Filipino dish that originated in Manila and consists of pork belly, ears, and snout?
A) Sisig
B) Adobo
C) Kare-Kare
D) Sinigang
- 20. Manila is known for its vibrant nightlife. What is the name of the popular entertainment district in the city?
A) Poblacion
B) Eastwood City
C) Bonifacio Global City
D) Malate
- 21. Which Spanish governor-general is credited with the founding of Manila in 1571?
A) Ferdinand Magellan
B) Jose Rizal
C) Miguel López de Legazpi
D) Andrés Bonifacio
- 22. What is the name of the famous shopping and entertainment complex in Manila that features an indoor ice skating rink?
A) Ayala Malls
B) SM Megamall
C) Resorts World Manila
D) Greenbelt
- 23. In which region of the Philippines is Manila located?
A) Central Luzon
B) Western Visayas
C) National Capital Region
D) Bicol Region
- 24. What is the name of the historic building in Manila that serves as the seat of government?
A) Malacañang Palace
B) Manila Cathedral
C) Coconut Palace
D) San Agustin Church
- 25. Which famous boxer was born in Manila?
A) Manny Pacquiao
B) Mike Tyson
C) Muhammad Ali
D) Floyd Mayweather
- 26. What is the name of the oldest Chinatown in the world, located in Manila?
A) Chinatown Central
B) Binondo
C) Chinatown Square
D) Chinatown Manila
- 27. What is the most common religion practiced in Manila?
A) Hinduism
B) Buddhism
C) Islam
D) Roman Catholicism
- 28. Which of the following is a popular traditional Filipino dish commonly found in Manila?
A) Sushi
B) Burger
C) Adobo
D) Pizza
- 29. What is the nickname given to the people of Manila?
A) Cebuanos
B) Manileños
C) Tagalogs
D) Ilonggos
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