NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

SOCIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The meaning of the red and blue color in the Philippine flag
A
Sociology
B
Anthropology
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Philippine national flag has a rectangular design that consists of a white equilateral triangle, symbolizing liberty, equality and fraternity; a horizontal blue stripe for peace, truth, and justice; and a horizontal red stripe for patriotism and valor.

Detailed explanation-2: -The three stars symbolizes the archipelago’s three principal islands, Luzon, Panay Island, and Mindanao. The 8 rays of the sun of the flag symbolizes the provinces of Tarlac, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Laguna, Bataan and Batangas.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Philippines takes its name from Philip II, who was king of Spain during the Spanish colonization of the islands in the 16th century. Because it was under Spanish rule for 333 years and under U.S. tutelage for a further 48 years, the Philippines has many cultural affinities with the West.

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