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Quiz: Philippines

  1. What was the capital?

    • Manila
    • Monrovia, named for President James Monroe
    • Panama City
    • Tirana
    Answer

    Manila — Capital: Manila.

  2. When was Philippines founded?

    • 4 July 1946, independence from the United States
    • 20 March 1956, independence from France
    • 12 July 1975, independence from Portugal
    • 28 November 1960, independence from France
    Answer

    4 July 1946, independence from the United States — Founded: 4 July 1946, independence from the United States.

  3. What form of government does Philippines have?

    • Presidential republic
    • An elected mayor and island council handle local affairs; the governor is the British high commissioner to New Zealand, based in Wellington
    • Presidential republic, closely tied to Russia
    • Federal monarchy; each emirate has its own ruler
    Answer

    Presidential republic — Government: Presidential republic.

  4. True or false: The Philippines is an archipelago of more than seven thousand islands in Southeast Asia.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. The Philippines is an archipelago of more than seven thousand islands in Southeast Asia.