Q 01/05

On which island of the Philippines does Manila stand?

A) Cebu

B) Mindanao

C) Luzon

D) Palawan

Answer · why

C) Luzon

It sits on the eastern shore of Manila Bay and is one of the most densely populated cities on Earth.

Q 02/05

Which river flows through the middle of Manila, dividing it north and south?

A) Cagayan

B) Pasig

C) Agno

D) Marikina

Answer · why

B) Pasig

A 2003 report called it one of the most polluted rivers in the world.

Q 03/05

Manila is the Philippines' capital, but which place has more people?

A) Cebu City

B) Makati

C) Davao City

D) Quezon City

Answer · why

D) Quezon City

That neighbour was created in 1939 and served as the seat of government from 1948 for decades.

Q 04/05

Which Spanish conquistador founded Spanish Manila on June 24, 1571?

A) Hernán Cortés

B) Juan de Salcedo

C) Ferdinand Magellan

D) Miguel López de Legazpi

Answer · why

D) Miguel López de Legazpi

He began the walled fortification on the ruins of an older settlement.

Q 05/05

Who was the last indigenous ruler of Maynila, defeated at the Battle of Bangkusay in 1571?

A) Rajah Humabon

B) Rajah Sulayman

C) Lakandula

D) Lapu-Lapu

Answer · why

B) Rajah Sulayman

The Spanish described the young crown prince as the most aggressive of the three local rulers they faced.