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