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Philippines Geography History Essentials
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Philippines Geography History Essentials
Philippines Geography History Essentials
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1
Question
What is the origin and meaning of the word 'history' as used in the Philippines introduction?
Answer
From Greek historia; investigation of past events.
2
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What are the three important parts about knowing a country’s history?
Answer
People, land, God.
3
Question
Which early name for the Philippines was given by Chinese traders and what did it mean?
Answer
Ma-yi; Land of gold.
4
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Who named the Philippines 'Maniolas' and what was the context?
Answer
Claudius Ptolemy; ancient mapmaker.
5
Question
What was Magellan’s 1521 name for the Philippines?
Answer
Archipelago of St. Lazarus.
6
Question
Who gave the Philippines the name 'Felipinas' and in honor of whom?
Answer
Ruy Lopez de Villalobos; King Philip II.
7
Question
Who popularized the nickname 'Pearl of the Orient Seas' and when?
Answer
Fr. Juan J. Delgado (1751) and Dr. Jose Rizal.
8
Question
What is the geographical location of the Philippines in Asia?
Answer
Southeastern Asia; archipelago of >7,000 islands.
9
Question
What tectonic setting characterizes the Philippines?
Answer
Active volcanoes in a Western Pacific arc system.
10
Question
What are the geographic coordinates of the Philippines?
Answer
13 00 N, 122 00 E.
11
Question
What is the capital city of the Philippines?
Answer
Manila.
12
Question
Describe the shape and size characteristics of the Philippines.
Answer
Elongated, archipelago; area 115,830 sq miles; long coast 22,549 miles.
13
Question
Name the surrounding bodies of water around the Philippines.
Answer
Luzon Strait, South China Sea, Philippine Sea, Celebes Sea.
14
Question
What is the lowest and highest point in the Philippines?
Answer
Lowest: Philippine Sea; Highest: Mount Apo (9,691 ft).
15
Question
What are the main climate patterns in the Philippines and their typical months?
Answer
Hot/Dry Mar–May; Rainy Jun–Oct; Cool Nov–Feb.
16
Question
What are the ranges of typical temperatures and humidity listed?
Answer
78–90°F (25–32°C); humidity ~77%.
17
Question
How many island groups are in the Philippines and which are they?
Answer
Three: Luzon, Mindanao, Visayas.
18
Question
List the eleven main islands of the Philippines.
Answer
Luzon, Mindanao, Samar, Negros, Palawan, Panay, Mindoro, Leyte, Cebu, Bohol, Masbate.
19
Question
Name the Luzon regions and their major cities as given.
Answer
I Ilocos Region: San Fernando; Manila; II Cagayan Valley: Tuguegarao; III Central Luzon: Baguio; IV-A CALABARZON: Calamba; IV-B MIMAROPA: Calapan; V Bicol Region: Legaspi.
20
Question
Which Visayas region corresponds to Western Visayas and its major city?
Answer
Region VI; Iloilo City.
21
Question
Which Visayas region corresponds to Central Visayas and its major city?
Answer
Region VII; Cebu City.
22
Question
Which Visayas region corresponds to Eastern Visayas and its major city?
Answer
Region VIII; Tacloban City.
23
Question
Name the Mindanao regions IX to XIII and a major city for each.
Answer
IX: Western Mindanao; Pagadian; X: Northern Mindanao; Cagayan de Oro; XI: Southern Mindanao; Davao City; XII: Central Mindanao (SoccSKargen); Koronadal; XIII: Caraga Region; Butuan.
24
Question
What is ARMM and which city is its major city listed?
Answer
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao; Davao City.
25
Question
What are the Philippine topographic features highlighted about coastlines and interior geography?
Answer
36,289 km coastline; coral reefs; rugged mountainous interiors.
26
Question
Name the four major lowland areas mentioned.
Answer
Luzon Central Plain, Cagayan Valley, Agusan Valley, Cotabato Valley.
27
Question
What are the major mountain ranges listed for the Philippines?
Answer
Cordillera, Caraballo.
28
Question
How many volcanoes are there and how many are active in the Philippines?
Answer
About 221 volcanoes; 21 active.
29
Question
What major global tectonic feature influences Philippine volcanism?
Answer
Pacific Ring of Fire.
30
Question
Name two active volcanoes shown as examples.
Answer
Mt. Mayon, Mt. Pinatubo.