Math
A farmer has 120 apples. He packs them into bags of 8 apples each. How many bags does he need?
Answer: 15 bags
Divide the total apples by the number per bag: 120/8=15.
Which organ system is responsible for breaking down the food you eat into nutrients?
Answer: Digestive System
Who is the national hero of the Philippines whose monument is located in Luneta Park?
Answer: Jose Rizal
What "king of fruits" found in Davao is famous for its strong smell but sweet taste?
Answer: Durian
In which province can you find the famous "perfect cone" shape of Mayon Volcano?
Answer: Albay
Sarah bought 3 notebooks for ₱25.50 each and a ballpen for ₱12.75. If she gave the cashier a ₱100 bill, how much change should she receive?
Answer: ₱10.75
Total for notebooks: 3x25.50 = 76.50.
Total purchase: 76.50+12.75 = 89.25.
Change: 100.00 - 89.25 = 10.75
What do you call the process where a female animal or human produces offspring to ensure their species continues?
Answer: Reproduction
What was the name of the secret society founded by Andres Bonifacio to fight for Philippine independence?
Answer: KKK (Kataastaasan, Kagalanggalangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan)
This Filipino dish is made by simmering meat in vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic. What is it?
Answer: Adobo
The Chocolate Hills are a famous attraction in which island province?
Answer: Bohol
A school canteen buys 15 boxes of juice. Each box contains 24 cans. How many cans of juice did the canteen buy in total?
Answer: 360 cans
Multiply the number of boxes by the cans per box: 15x24=360.
If you leave a glass of cold water on a table and droplets form on the outside of the glass, what phase change has occurred?
Answer: Condensation
Magellan's expedition arrived in the Philippines in 1521. Who was the chieftain of Mactan who defeated him?
Answer: Lapu-Lapu
Lechon is a center-piece of Filipino fiestas. Which city in Cebu is officially known as the "Lechon Capital of the World"?
Answer: Talisay City (though Carcar is also very famous!)
Which UNESCO World Heritage site in Ilocos Sur is famous for its well-preserved Spanish colonial architecture and cobblestone streets?
Answer: Vigan City (Calle Crisologo)
A factory produces 5,376 light bulbs every month. If the bulbs are packed into boxes of 12, and each box is sold for ₱450, what is the total sales value of the bulbs produced in one month?
Answer: ₱201,600
Find number of boxes: 5,1376/12 = 448 boxes
Find total sales: 448x450 = 201,600
In a simple electrical circuit, if you add more light bulbs in a series, what happens to the brightness of the bulbs?
Answer: The bulbs get dimmer.
The GOMBURZA priests were executed in 1872. How did their death affect the Filipino people’s feelings toward Spain?
Answer: It sparked nationalism and unity among Filipinos (awakened the desire for reform).
Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, Quezon, features colorful decorations made of rice paste called Kiping. What is the main purpose of this festival?
Answer: To celebrate a bountiful harvest and honor San Isidro Labrador.
The San Juanico Bridge connects which two major islands in the Visayas?
Answer: Samar and Leyte
car travels 15.5 kilometers for every liter of gasoline. If gasoline costs ₱62.40 per liter, how much will it cost to travel a total distance of 310 kilometers?
Answer: ₱1,248
Find liters needed: 310/15.5 = 20 liters
Find total cost: 20x62.40 = 1,248
Explain why estuaries (where river water meets the sea) are often called the "nurseries of the ocean."
Answer: Because many marine animals lay their eggs there; the calm, nutrient-rich water protects the young.
Identify the two primary reasons why the Bataan Death March was a significant turning point during the Japanese occupation in World War II.
Answer: It showed the extreme brutality of the occupiers and strengthened the resolve of the guerrillas/resistance.
What is the specific difference between Sinigang and Sinampalukan in terms of the souring agent used?
Answer: Sinigang usually uses Tamarind (Sampalok) fruit; Sinampalukan specifically uses Tamarind leaves (and usually chicken).
Which Philippine landmark is featured on the back of the 1,000-Peso Polymer bill (the blue one with the Philippine Eagle on the front)?
Answer: Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park