Science & Nature
What is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element?
atom
Where is the deepest known point in the Earth's oceans, called the Mariana Trench, located?
The Western Pacific Ocean.
Who is the national hero of the Philippines, an ophthalmologist and novelist who wrote Noli Me Tángere before his execution in 1896?
Dr. José Rizal
What is the English translation of the common Tagalog greeting "Salamat"?
Thank you.
What is the one-word Tagalog translation of the English word "Hope"?
Pag-asa
What is the hardest natural substance known on Earth?
Diamond
What is the largest hot desert in the world, covering much of Northern Africa?
The Sahara Desert.
What is the name of the ancient Egyptian monumental structure that was built as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu and stands as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
The Great Pyramid of Giza.
What is the English translation or meaning of the poetic Tagalog word "Tadhana"?
Destiny, fate, or a predetermined course of events.
What is the largest organ of the human body?
The skin
Where is the organ known as the "pituitary gland" located in the human body?
At the base of the brain
What is the only country in the world that is also an entire continent?
Australia
Where is the historic site of Mactan located, where the chieftain Lapulapu defeated the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1521?
Cebu, Philippines.
What is the one-word English translation of the Tagalog noun "Alapaap"?
Clouds (or Firmament).
What fruit is famously the only one to grow its seeds entirely on the outside of its skin rather than the inside?
The strawberry.
Who is the scientist famously credited with developing the theory of general relativity?
Albert Einstein
What is the smallest country in the world by both area and population?
Vatican City
Who is credited with inventing the telephone in 1876?
Alexander Graham Bell.
What is the one-word English translation of the Tagalog noun "Unos"?
Storm (or Tempest).
Who is the actor that played the iconic role of Wolverine in the X-Men film franchise for over two decades?
Hugh Jackman
What is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water?
Photosynthesis.
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile River (though the Amazon is the largest by water volume)
What is the name of the ancient trade route that connected the Western world with the Middle East and Asia, famous for the exchange of goods like Chinese silk?
The Silk Road
What is the one-word English translation of the Tagalog word "Kawangis"?
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Who is the legendary "King of Pop" known for singing global smash hits like Thriller, Billie Jean, and Beat It?
Michael Jackson