Cat-egory!
What is the average lifespan of a domestic cat?
10–15 years
Most indoor cats live 12–17 years with proper care.
What shot frames a subject from head to toes while showing their environment?
Wide Shot
A wide shot emphasizes the subject’s relationship to their surroundings.
Who led the Spanish expedition that named the islands "Philippines" in 1542?
Roy Lopez de Villalobos
The islands were named after Prince Philip II of Spain.
Who is the incumbent President of the Philippines as of 2025?
Bongbong Marcos
Marcos Jr. assumed office in July 2022 and remains president in 2025.
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter
Diameter: ~142,984 km.
Which cat breed is known for being hairless?
Sphinx
The Sphynx has a sleek, wrinkled body and requires frequent grooming to maintain skin health.
Which shot frames a subject from the waist up?
Medium Shot
Ideal for capturing dialogue and subtle gestures.
Which event in 1898 marked the Philippines’ declaration of independence from Spain?
Proclamation in Kawit, Cavite
Emilio Aguinaldo declared independence on June 12, 1898.
What major political event is scheduled for May 12, 2025?
Midterm elections
Voters will elect new House members and 12 senators.
Which artist painted The Starry Night?
Vincent van Gogh
Created in 1889 while he was in an asylum.
What is the term for a group of cats?
Clowder
A "clowder" is the collective noun for cats, while "kindle" refers to kittens.
What is the term for a shot that frames a subject from mid-thigh up?
Cowboy Shot
Popularized in Westerns to show holsters; also called an "American shot".
What treaty in 1898 transferred Philippine sovereignty from Spain to the U.S. for $20 million?
Treaty of Paris
Spain ceded the Philippines to the U.S., triggering the Philippine-American War.
Which vice president became the first to face impeachment in February 2025?
Sara Duterte
Charges include corruption and plotting to assassinate officials.
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
From Latin aurum
Which ancient Egyptian deity was often depicted as a cat?
BASTET
Bastet was the goddess of fertility, motherhood, and protection, often shown as a cat or woman with a cat’s head.
Which shot emphasizes a small detail (e.g., eyes or lips)?
Extreme Close-Up
Used to heighten tension or highlight subtle actions.
Which constitution established Asia’s first republic in 1899?
Malolos Constitution
Adopted by the Malolos Congress, it formed the First Philippine Republic.
What international legal development occurred on March 11, 2025?
Rodrigo Duterte arrested for crimes against humanity
He was extradited to the Netherlands for ICC trial.
Which element has the atomic number 1?
Hydrogen
Lightest element in the periodic table.
What is the scientific term for a cat’s unique nose print?
RHINARIUM
Like human fingerprints, each cat’s rhinarium—the moist, pigmented skin on their nose—is unique
What camera movement involves rotating on a vertical axis to create a dizzying effect?
Roll
Common in action scenes or to convey disorientation.
What U.S. law promised Philippine independence by 1946?
Tydings-McDuffie Act
Passed in 1934, it set a 10-year transition to full independence.
Which infrastructure project is expected to partially open in September 2025?
Cavite Bus Rapid Transit System
Part of efforts to improve urban mobility.
What is the term for the study of the structure of the Earth’s crust?
Geomorphology
Focuses on landforms and their origins.