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Research on the Philippines
An Internet Treasure Hunt


Introduction
 
What do you know about the Philippines? The Philippines are so near Japan and there are many people from the Philippines living in Japan. Below is a list of questions about the Philippines. Use google to find answers to the questions.
  Answer the questions on this sheet and turn it in to Mr. Walsh.


Questions:
1) (History) How many times was the Philippines a colony?
2) (Culture) What kind of place is the UNESCO World Heritage Site called "Earthquake Baroque"?
3) (Language) What is the official language in the Philippines?
4) (Religion) What is the most popular religion in the Philippines?
5) (Music) What kind of music do the local bands play in the Philippines?
6) (People) What are the major ethnic groups in the Philippines?
7) ( Big Question )  What does the metaphor "400 years in a convent, 50 years in Hollywood" mean? Use your own words.


  Some internet resources on the Philippines:

Google ( always start here! )

"Wikipedia" ( Best internet encyclopedia! )

"Lonely Planet"  ( Best travel books! )

"The Philippine Ministry of Tourism"
"BBC World News"  
"Index Mundi" 
"National Commission on Culture and Arts"
"National Geographic"