Math Ka Lang!
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Who is known as the "Father of Geometry"?
A. Pythagoras
B. Euclid
C. Archimedes
D. Newton
B. Euclid
Euclid’s book Elements is one of the most influential works in mathematics.
Which language is primarily spoken in the Cordillera region of the Philippines?
A. Tagalog
B. Ilocano
C. Ifugao
D. Cebuano
B. Ilocano
While many indigenous languages are spoken in the Cordillera region of the Philippines, Ilocano is the primary and most widely spoken language, particularly as a regional lingua franca. The region is also home to numerous other native languages, including various Central Cordilleran languages like Kankanaey, Ifugao, and Kalinga.
Which movie franchise features the characters Frodo, Gandalf, and Aragorn?
A. Harry Potter
B. The Chronicles of Narnia
C. The Lord of the Rings
D. Game of Thrones
C. The Lord of the Rings
Frodo carries the One Ring to destroy it in Mount Doom.
Which is the pair of female chromosomes?
A. DD
B. QQ
C. XX
D. YY
C. XX
XX chromosomes determine female biological traits, while XY determines male.
Who was the first woman to make a million dollars in the United States?
A. Madam A.J. Walker
B. Madam E.J. Walker
C. Madam C.J. Walker
D. Madam E.C. Walker
C. Madam C.J. Walker
Which famous sequence starts with 0, 1 and each number is the sum of the previous two?
A. Arithmetic
B. Geometric
C. Fibonacci
D. Pascal’s
C. Fibonacci
Fibonacci numbers appear in nature, like in sunflower seeds and pinecones.
What is the Filipino traditional dance led by a female royalty performed by Maranao people?
A. Singkil
B. Tinikling
C. Pandanggo sa Ilaw
D. Kuratsa
A. Singkil
Singkil tells the epic story of Darangen using intricate steps and fan movements.
What is the title of Mariah Carey’s new album released in May 2014?
A. The Elusive Muse
B. The Elusive Siren
C. The Elusive Chanteuse
D. The Elusive Nightingale
C. The Elusive Chanteuse
Mariah Carey is known for her five-octave vocal range.
What flower is also known as "lily of the Nile"?
A. Calla Lily
B. Lotus
C. Iris
D. Lily of the Valley
A. Calla Lily
Calla lilies are native to southern Africa.
Which country is not currently a member of the Commonwealth of Nations?
A. Canada
B. Malaysia
C. India
D. Japan
D. Japan
The Commonwealth mostly consists of former territories of the British Empire.
The number “e” is approximately equal to?
A. 3.72
B. 3.14
C. 2.72
D. 2.14
C. 2.72
What was the original name of EDSA?
A. Avenida 4 de Hulio
B. Avenida 12 de Hulio
C. Avenida 9 de Abril
D. Avenida 19 de Junio
D. Avenida 19 de Junio
The original names for the highway now known as EDSA include Avenida 19 de Junio and, before that, Highway 54. Parts of the route were also known by different names, such as Calle Samson and P. Lovina Street, before the unified highway system was established.
In "The Simpsons", what is Lisa's favorite instrument?
A. Piano
B. Flute
C. Saxophone
D. Trombone
C. Saxophone
Lisa’s saxophone playing is inspired by jazz musician Lisa Simpson’s creator Matt Groening’s love for jazz.
What is the most abundant element in the universe?
A. Oxygen
B. Hydrogen
C. Carbon
D. Helium
B. Hydrogen
Hydrogen makes up about 75% of the universe's elemental mass.
On which river in China was the Three Gorges Dam built?
A. Mekong River
B. Yangtze River
C. Wusong River
D. Ganges River
B. Yangtze River
The Three Gorges Dam is the largest hydroelectric power station in the world.
What is the name of the branch of mathematics that deals with the properties of integers?
A. Algebra
B. Number theory
C. Geometry
D. Calculus
B. Number theory
By what name is Magdapio Falls more commonly known?
A. Hinulugang Taktak
B. Ma. Cristina Falls
C. Daranak Falls
D. Pagsanjan Falls
D. Pagsanjan Falls
Magdapio Falls is more commonly known as Pagsanjan Falls. It is also sometimes called Cavinti Falls.
Which artist’s real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta?
A. Lady Gaga
B. Ariana Grande
C. Katy Perry
D. Selena Gomez
A. Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga’s stage name was inspired by the Queen song “Radio Ga Ga.”
What is the color of the Granny Smith variety of apples?
A. Green
B. Purple
C. Red
D. Orange
A. Green
Granny Smith apples were first cultivated in Australia in 1868.
Which writer first used the word "utopia"?
A. Thomas More
B. Francis Bacon
C. Emmanuel Kant
D. Aristotle
A. Thomas More
More’s Utopia described an ideal island society free of poverty.
Which mathematician is known for developing calculus independently of Isaac Newton?
A. Leonhard Euler
B. Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
C. Blaise Pascal
D. René Descartes
B. Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
Both men developed their versions of calculus in the late 17th century, but Leibniz is particularly known for his efficient notation, including the integral sign and differentials dx, which is still used today.
Which Ifugao chant is included in UNESCO’s ‘Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity’?
A. Hudhud
B. Oruro
C. Darangen
D. Kapagondoga
A. Hudhud
Hudhud is sung during rice planting, harvesting, and funeral rituals.
According to Act 4 of Macbeth, which is one of the ingredients used by the witches in making their potion?
A. Serpent's fang
B. Dragon's tail
C. Bat's tooth
D. Lizard's leg
D. Lizard's leg
Eye of newt and toe of frog, Wool of bat and tongue of dog, Adder's fork and blindworm's sting, Lizard's leg and howlet's wing
In the disease Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), what is the literal translation of ‘amyotrophic’?
A. Slow heartbeat
B. No muscle nourishment
C. Bone marrow loss
D. Sight degeneration
B. No muscle nourishment
The Olympic torch relay began in which Olympic Games?
A. 1912 Stockholm
B. 1936 Berlin
C. 1924 Paris
D. 1948 London
B. 1936 Berlin
The Olympic torch relay began with the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics. The modern tradition was conceived by Carl Diem, the organizer of the 1936 Games, and the flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, and carried by torchbearers to Berlin.