- 1. Vigan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the northern part of the Philippines, is renowned for its well-preserved Spanish colonial and Asian architecture, which reflects its historical significance and cultural heritage. Established in the 16th century, it is one of the few remaining towns in the Philippines that showcase a harmonious blend of Spanish and indigenous influences. The city is most famous for its cobblestone streets, particularly Calle Crisologo, lined with ancestral houses that feature intricate wooden carvings and ornate designs. Visitors to Vigan can immerse themselves in its rich history by exploring various landmarks such as the Bantay Bell Tower, the Vigan Cathedral, and the picturesque Plaza Salcedo, which serves as the heart of the city. The vibrant local culture is also evident in the traditional crafts, such as the weaving of inabel, a handwoven textile, and the production of pottery and burnay jars. Vigan's gastronomic offerings, including the famous longganisa (local sausage) and empanada, further enhance the charm of this historical destination. The annual Vigan City Fiesta and the Longganisa Festival attract both locals and tourists, celebrating the city's vibrant community and rich traditions. As one strolls through the streets of Vigan, the echoes of the past resonate, making it a captivating destination that beautifully showcases the Philippines' diverse history and cultural tapestry.
Which country colonized Vigan?
A) Spain
B) United States
C) Japan
D) Portugal
- 2. What style of architecture is prominent in Vigan?
A) Gothic
B) Spanish Colonial
C) Modernist
D) Art Deco
- 3. Which UNESCO designation does Vigan hold?
A) Global Geopark
B) Cultural Landscape
C) Biosphere Reserve
D) World Heritage Site
- 4. What is the famous delicacy from Vigan?
A) Chorizo de Bilbao
B) Longganisa de Cebu
C) Vigan Longganisa
D) Tocino
- 5. Which river runs through Vigan?
A) Rio Grande de Cagayan
B) Agno River
C) Vigan River
D) Pasig River
- 6. What is a popular mode of transport in Vigan?
A) Bicycle
B) Kalesa (Horse-drawn carriage)
C) Jeepney
D) Tricycle
- 7. What traditional craft is Vigan famous for?
A) Painting
B) Weaving
C) Carving
D) Pottery
- 8. What type of cuisine is Vigan famous for?
A) Pangasinense cuisine
B) Cebuano cuisine
C) Ilocano cuisine
D) Bicolano cuisine
- 9. What type of economy is prevalent in Vigan?
A) Tourism and Agriculture
B) Manufacturing
C) Construction
D) Finance
- 10. Which local delicacy is a must-try street food in Vigan?
A) Kwek-Kwek
B) Fishballs
C) Empanada
D) Turon
- 11. What is the climate like in Vigan?
A) Arctic
B) Desert
C) Temperate
D) Tropical
- 12. What was Vigan's name during the Spanish colonial era?
A) Intramuros
B) Villa Fernandina
C) Cavite
D) Manila
- 13. What year was Vigan declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) 1999
B) 1987
C) 2010
D) 2005
- 14. In which country is Vigan located?
A) Mexico
B) Spain
C) Philippines
D) Portugal
- 15. Which historical figure is associated with Vigan?
A) Andres Bonifacio
B) Emilio Aguinaldo
C) Juan de Salcedo
D) Jose Rizal
- 16. What year was Vigan founded?
A) 1565
B) 1580
C) 1590
D) 1572
- 17. What is the famous street in Vigan called?
A) Burgos Street
B) Quezon Avenue
C) Calle Crisologo
D) Rizal Street
- 18. As of the 2024 census, what is the population of Vigan?
A) 50,000 people
B) 54,498 people
C) 60,000 people
D) 45,000 people
- 19. What body of water does Vigan face?
A) Luzon Strait
B) Sulu Sea
C) Philippine Sea
D) South China Sea
- 20. Which architectural style is abundant in Vigan due to its colonial history?
A) Renaissance
B) Earthquake Baroque
C) Neoclassical
D) Gothic Revival
- 21. Who was born in the former location of the Provincial Jail in Vigan?
A) Elpidio Quirino
B) Manuel L. Quezon
C) Corazon Aquino
D) Ferdinand Marcos
- 22. In what year was Vigan officially recognized as one of the New7Wonders Cities?
A) 2010
B) 2020
C) 2015
D) 2005
- 23. What is the origin of the name 'Vigan' derived from in Ilocano?
A) fernandina (Ferdinand)
B) bigàan (the place where bíga abounds)
C) villa (town)
D) bí-gān (beautiful shore)
- 24. What plant is depicted in the Spanish-era coat of arms of the Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia?
A) Taro
B) Banana
C) Rice
D) Alocasia macrorrhizos
- 25. What was Vigan known as during the pre-colonial period?
A) A religious center
B) A military fort
C) A coastal trading post
D) An agricultural hub
- 26. In honor of whom was Villa Fernandina de Vigan named?
A) Prince Ferdinand, son of King Philip II
B) Juan de la Fuente Yepes
C) King Fernando VI
D) Gómez Pérez Dasmariñas
- 27. What was the original number of barrios in Vigan?
A) 19
B) 21
C) 25
D) 17
- 28. Who led the revolutionary forces that captured Vigan during the Philippine Revolution?
A) Gómez Pérez Dasmariñas
B) Manuel Tinio
C) Juan de Salcedo
D) Leona Florentino
- 29. On what date did Japan invade Vigan during World War II?
A) November 11, 1941
B) December 10, 1941
C) January 1, 1942
D) June 6, 1942
- 30. What was the population of native families in Ilocos during Vigan's early history?
A) 60
B) 631
C) 44,852
D) 3,200
- 31. How many Spanish households were recorded in Vigan?
A) 44,852
B) About 60
C) 21
D) 3,200
- 32. What was the name of the neighborhood where Chinese migrants resided in Vigan?
A) Nueva Segovia
B) Los Españoles de la Villa
C) Villa Filipina
D) El Pariancillo, los Sangleyes del parian
- 33. Who was born in Vigan in 1849 and is known as the mother of Philippine women's literature?
A) Leona Florentino
B) Juan de Salcedo
C) Gómez Pérez Dasmariñas
D) Manuel Tinio
- 34. What was the number of mixed Spanish-Filipino families in Ilocos during Vigan's early history?
A) 44,852
B) 3,200
C) 631
D) 60
- 35. What was the role of Augustinian missionaries brought by Salcedo to Vigan?
A) To establish trade routes
B) To pioneer the evangelization of the Ilocos region
C) To lead military expeditions
D) To govern the province
- 36. Who was the Governor General who described Vigan as having Spanish settlers, a priest, and a Justice Alcalde Mayor?
A) Juan de Salcedo
B) Manuel Tinio
C) Gómez Pérez Dasmariñas
D) Leona Florentino
- 37. What was the tribute collected by the King from Vigan in 1591?
A) 800 tributes (equivalent to 3,200 subjects)
B) 631 mixed Spanish-Filipino families
C) 21 Cabezas de Barrio
D) 44,852 native families
- 38. What was the original province awarded to Juan de Salcedo?
A) Albay
B) The old province of Ilocos
C) Camarines
D) Catanduanes
- 39. What was the purpose of establishing a Spanish city in Vigan by Salcedo?
A) To serve as a military base
B) To establish trade routes
C) To create a cultural center
D) To control the neighboring country
- 40. Who transferred the See of Nueva Segovia to Vigan?
A) King Fernando VI
B) Gómez Pérez Dasmariñas
C) Manuel Tinio
D) Juan de Salcedo
- 41. Who signed Republic Act No. 8988 that recognized Vigan's city status?
A) Joseph Estrada
B) Rodrigo Duterte
C) Corazon Aquino
D) Ferdinand Marcos
- 42. On what date did Republic Act No. 8988 take effect?
A) December 7, 2014
B) January 21, 2001
C) December 27, 2000
D) July 27, 2022
- 43. What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Luzon in 2022?
A) 6.5
B) 9.0
C) 8.0
D) 7.0
- 44. How far is Vigan from Manila?
A) 500 kilometres (310.69 mi)
B) 600 kilometres (373.08 mi)
C) 403.88 kilometres (250.96 mi)
D) 300 kilometres (186.41 mi)
- 45. How many barangays make up Vigan?
A) 50
B) 39
C) 30
D) 45
- 46. Which soil type in Vigan is best for upland rice and vegetables?
A) San Manuel clay loam
B) Umingan sandy
C) Beach sand
D) Bantay Loam
- 47. What forest product is found in Vigan?
A) Mahogany
B) Teak wood
C) Pine
D) Bamboo
- 48. What type of clay used in making earthen jars is found in Vigan?
A) Fireclay
B) Ball clay
C) Kaolin clay
D) Bantog clay
- 49. What is the primary use of Bantog clay in Vigan?
A) Making bricks for building Hispanic houses
B) Creating sculptures
C) Manufacturing tiles
D) Producing pottery
- 50. What is the average annual rainfall in Vigan?
A) 2,506 millimetres (98.66 in)
B) 3,000 millimetres (118.11 in)
C) 4,000 millimetres (157.48 in)
D) 1,500 millimetres (59.06 in)
- 51. What is the average temperature in Vigan?
A) 30 °C
B) 22 °C
C) 28 °C
D) 26 °C
- 52. How many typhoons visit Vigan annually on average?
A) 12-15
B) 20-25
C) 7-10
D) 3-5
- 53. Who governs Vigan as its local chief executive?
A) President
B) Governor
C) Mayor
D) Senator
- 54. What urban plan did Juan de Salcedo pattern Vigan's layout after?
A) Cebu City
B) Davao City
C) Intramuros, the walled city in Manila
D) Manila Central Business District
- 55. Which building was replaced with a provincial capitol during the American period?
A) Casa Real
B) Arzobispado
C) St. Paul's Cathedral
D) Municipal Hall
- 56. What happened to the archdiocese seminary in 1968?
A) It was destroyed by fire
B) It became a shopping mall
C) It was renovated
D) It was converted into a school
- 57. What pattern did the urban planners of the Spanish government follow for old towns?
A) Linear pattern along rivers
B) Random layout without any specific plan
C) Circular pattern with no central plaza
D) Grid pattern with a central plaza or park
- 58. Which district in Vigan houses Calle Crisologo?
A) Santa Maria district
B) Mestizo district
C) Bantay district
D) Salcedo district
- 59. What is the name of the museum located in Syquia Mansion?
A) Vigan Heritage Museum
B) Ilocos Sur Historical Museum
C) Luna Art Gallery
D) Syquia Mansion Museum
- 60. Which fountain is located at Plaza Salcedo in Vigan?
A) Burgos Fountain
B) Dancing Fountain
C) Mystic Fountain
D) Luna Fountain
- 61. Which church is located near the popular tourist sites in Vigan?
A) San Agustin Church
B) Santa Maria Cathedral
C) Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel
D) Bantay Church Bell Tower
- 62. What is the distance of the Banaoang Marathon?
A) 12 kilometers
B) 5 kilometers
C) 10 kilometers
D) 21 kilometers
- 63. Which type of vehicle is used for public transport in Vigan and is color- and number-coded?
A) Calesas
B) Jeepneys
C) Tricycles
D) Vans-for-hire
- 64. What type of vehicle in Vigan is horse-drawn?
A) Jeepneys
B) Tricycles
C) Calesas
D) Vans-for-hire
- 65. Which bus company operates a terminal in Bantay, outside Vigan?
A) Dominion Bus Lines
B) Maria de Leon
C) GMW Florida Transport
D) Viron Transit
- 66. What year did the taxi service start operating in Vigan City?
A) 2018
B) 2021
C) 2020
D) 2019
- 67. How long is the runway at Vigan Airport?
A) 1000 meters
B) 900 meters
C) 1200 meters
D) 800 meters
- 68. Which institution governs technical and vocational schools in Vigan?
A) TESDA
B) CHED
C) Vigan City Schools Division Office
D) DepEd
- 69. What is the width of Vigan Airport's runway?
A) 40 meters
B) 20 meters
C) 50 meters
D) 30 meters
- 70. Which organization governs tertiary education levels in Vigan?
A) CHED
B) DepEd
C) TESDA
D) Vigan City Schools Division Office
- 71. What is the name of the secondary airport in Vigan?
A) Vigan International Airport
B) Baguio Regional Airport
C) Mindoro Airport
D) Laoag Domestic Airport
- 72. What is the primary purpose of upgrading Vigan Airport?
A) Military use
B) Charter flights only
C) Private plane operations
D) Commercialization
- 73. In what year was Divine Word College of Vigan founded?
A) 1903
B) 1945
C) 1989
D) 1822
- 74. Which college is located at Quezon Avenue in Vigan?
A) Divine Word College of Vigan
B) Data Center Colleges Philippines Vigan Branch
C) Macro Colleges, now K-to-12 College
D) Ilocos Sur Community College
- 75. Which TV channel in Vigan is associated with PTV?
A) Channel 30
B) Channel 36
C) Channel 4
D) Channel 11
- 76. What frequency does DZVV Bombo Radyo operate on in Vigan?
A) 603 AM
B) 747 AM
C) 927 AM
D) 963 AM
- 77. Which radio station is operated by the University of Northern Philippines?
A) 94.1 Magik FM
B) 91.7 Brigada News FM
C) 100.5 Campus Radio
D) 98.9 XFM Vigan
- 78. What is the frequency of Radyo Commando in Vigan?
A) 747 AM
B) 603 AM
C) 963 AM
D) 927 AM
- 79. Which cable provider offers services in Vigan?
A) Vigan Satellite Cable TV
B) Eaglevision Cable
C) Sky Direct
D) Cignal TV
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