General Information and Philippine Studies Review

Comprehensive review flashcards covering zodiac signs, birthstones, medical and scientific fields, mythology, Philippine currency, historical figures, landmarks, and arts.

Capricorn

Dec 22 – Jan 19; represented by the goat.

Aries

Mar 21 – Apr 19; represented by the ram.

Virgo

Aug 23 – Sept 22; represented by the virgin.

2016 Chinese Zodiac

The year of the Dog.

January Birthstone

Garnet.

June Birthstone

Alexandrite.

October Birthstone

Pink Tourmaline.

Cardiology

The study or field of medicine focused on the heart.

Geriatrics

The study or field of medicine focused on elderly patients.

Hepatology

The study or field of medicine focused on the liver.

Nephrology

The study or field of medicine focused on the kidney.

Oncology

The study or field of medicine focused on cancer.

Cartography

The natural science field involving the study of maps.

Phenology

The study of periodic biological phenomena in relation to climatic change.

Ichthyology

The life science field focused on the study of fish.

Histology

The study of microscopic structures of plant and animal tissues.

Eugenics

A social science focused on hereditary improvements.

Penology

A social science focused on the study of prisons.

Athena / Minerva

Greek and Roman goddess of wisdom.

Hephaestus / Vulcan

Greek and Roman god of the forge.

Hermes / Mercury

Greek and Roman messenger of the gods.

P20 Bill (Front Features)

Manuel L. Quezon, Malacanang Palace, and the Philippine National flag.

P20 Bill (Back Features)

Banaue Rice Terraces, Palm civet, and Cordilleras weave pattern.

P500 Bill (Front Features)

Ninoy & Cory Aquino, EDSA Revolution, and Benigno monument.

P1000 Bill (Back Features)

Tubbataha reefs, South Sea pearl, and Mindanao design pattern.

Ferdinand E. Marcos

The first president to win two presidential terms.

Rodrigo "Rody" Roa Duterte

Also known as Digong; served as President with Vice President Maria Leonor "Leni" Robredo.

Kampuchea

The former name of the country Cambodia.

Edo, Japan

The former name of Tokyo, Japan.

Rhodesia

The former name of the country Zimbabwe.

Hundred Islands

A natural landmark located in Alaminos city, Pangasinan.

Tirad Pass

A historical landmark located in Ilocos Sur.

Leyte Landing Memorial

A historical landmark located in Palo, Leyte.

Dimasalang and Laong-Iaan

Pen names of Jose Rizal, author of Noli, Fili, and Mi Ultimo Adios.

Plaridel

A pen name used by Marcelo H. Del Pilar.

Emilio Jacinto

Known as the "Brains of the Katipunan"; used the pen names Dimas-Ilaw and Pingkian.

Apolinario Mabini

Known as the "Brains of the revolution"; used the pen name Paralitico.

Amado Hernandez

Known as the "Poet of the Laborers"; wrote "Isang dipang langit".

Severino Reyes

Known as the "Father of Tagalog plays" and by the pen name Lola Basyang.

Lope K. Santos

Known as the "Father of Tagalog grammar" and author of "Banaag at Sikat".

Biag ni Lam-ang

A Pre-Hispanic Ilocano epic.

Doctrina Cristiana

The first book printed in the Philippines during the Spanish Period.

Julian Felipe

The composer who wrote the music for the Philippine national anthem.

Marcela Agoncillo

The principal seamstress of the Philippine flag.

Francesca Reyes Aquino

Folk dance pioneer known as the "Mother of Philippine dancing".

Fernando Amorsolo

A portraitist and painter of rural Philippine landscapes.

Guillermo Tolentino

The artist behind the Bonifacio monument and the UP Oblation.