quiz whiz the philippines created by amber oestreicher
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Quiz WhizThe Philippines
Created by Amber Oestreicher
What European nation colonized the Philippines in 1565?
• Spain
This colonization period ended when who won the Spanish-
American War?• America
Philippines gained independence after what war?
• WWII
Philippines is located where?
• Southeast Asia
Philippine currency?
• Peso!!
Are there still US military bases in Philippines?
• No, not since 1992.
Island nation?
• Yes!!
Located west of Vietnam?
• No, to the east.
Once a Spanish colony?
• Yes, from 1565 til Spanish-American War.
Active volcanoes?
• Yes!!
Terrorist group in southern islands?
• Muslims
Climate of the Philippines?
• Tropical marine!!
Capital city?
• Manila.
Two official languages?
• English and Filipino (Tagalog)
Agricultural products?
• Rice, coconuts, corn, sugarcane, bananas, pineapples, pork, beef, fish, and eggs