National Symbols

I. A. Match the symbols / colors of our flag with their meaning or what they
Represent. Write the letters only.

A B

_____1. red A. peace
_____2. white B. courage and bravery
_____3. blue C. freedom
_____4. sun D. provinces that fought
against the Spaniards
_____5. three stars E. big groups of islands
_____6. eight rays of the sun F. purity

B. Write True or False

________1. Our national song is Lupang Hinirang.
________2. Its music was composed by Jose Palma.
________3. The words of the song were written by Julian Felipe.
________4. Our national anthem was first played on June 12, 1998.

II. Encircle the correct answers.

1. national hero
Jose Rizal Andres Bonifacio Emilio Aguinaldo

2. national language
Filipino Ilocano Tagalog

3. national flower
Rose Orchid Sampaguita

4. national costume for men
Camisa de Tsino Tuxedo Barong Tagalog

5. national costume for women
Baro’t saya Bestida Mini skirt

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6. national tree
Acacia Narra Mango

7. national leaf
Coconut Banana Anahaw

8. national animal
Cow Carabao Dog

9. national fruit
Banana Mango Apple

10. national dance
Ballet Carinosa Tango