General Knowledge Quiz Bee 2021

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Questions and Answers

Who is the author of the play 'Romeo and Juliet'?

  • George Bernard Shaw
  • William Shakespeare (correct)
  • Christopher Marlowe
  • Charles Dickens

Which color is associated with the hottest stars?

  • Red
  • White
  • Blue (correct)
  • Yellow

Who killed Professor Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter'?

  • Draco Malfoy
  • Voldemort
  • Severus Snape (correct)
  • Harry Potter

What famous line did General Douglas MacArthur say in 1942?

<p>I will return (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the Declaration of Philippine Independence?

<p>Ambrocio Rianzares Bautista (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the biggest planet in the solar system?

<p>Jupiter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country is known as the Land of Smiles?

<p>Thailand (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of pi?

<p>3.14 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Greek mythology, who is the king of all gods?

<p>Zeus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the popular nickname of former Senator Benigno Aquino Jr.?

<p>Ninoy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country is responsible for giving us pizza and pasta?

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What is a Japanese poem of seventeen syllables, in three lines of five, seven, and five?

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What is the smallest bone in the human body?

<p>Stapes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the founder of Facebook?

<p>Mark Zuckerberg (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Greek goddess of beauty?

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Who was the first Filipina beauty queen to win Miss Universe?

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Who is the first president from Mindanao and the oldest person elected as president of the Philippines?

<p>Rodrigo Duterte (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum age requirement for presidential candidates in the Philippines on or before election day?

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Who is known as the Iron Lady of Asia?

<p>Miriam Defensor-Santiago (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest organ in the human body?

<p>Skin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the symbol for potassium?

<p>K (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the first president from Mindanao and the oldest person to be elected president of the Philippines?

<p>Rodrigo Duterte (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which country is known as the Sleeping Giant?

<p>China (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum age requirement for the president in the Philippines before or on the day of election?

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Who is known as the Iron Lady of Asia?

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What is the longest epic poem in the world?

<p>Mahabharata (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest organ in the human body?

<p>Skin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the symbol for potassium?

<p>K (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest island in the Philippines?

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What is the pen name of Marcelo H. Del Pilar?

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Who is the only brother of Dr. Jose Rizal?

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Who is recognized as the first and youngest president of the Philippines?

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Who is the founder of Facebook?

<p>Mark Zuckerberg (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the first Filipina beauty queen who won Ms. Universe?

<p>Gloria Diaz (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term describes a group of words that share the same spelling and pronunciation but have different meanings?

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In LGBTQIA+, if L stands for Lesbian and G stands for Gay, what does Q stand for?

<p>Queer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an individual is suffering from emphysema, which organ of the body is primarily affected?

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Flashcards

What is Jupiter?

The largest planet in our solar system.

What is a Universal Solvent?

A substance that dissolves most chemicals.

What is the Stapes?

Smallest bone in the body, located in the middle ear.

What is Cytology?

The branch of biology studying cells.

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What is the Skin?

The largest organ in the human body.

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What is K?

The chemical symbol for potassium.

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What is Meteorology?

The branch of science studying weather.

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What is Blue?

The color of the hottest stars.

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What is the 7th?

Dr. Jose Rizal's rank among his siblings.

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Who is Ninoy?

Nickname of Benigno Aquino Jr.

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Who is Plaridel?

Pen name of Marcelo H. del Pilar.

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Who is Paciano Rizal?

Dr. Jose Rizal's only brother.

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Who is Emilio Aguinaldo?

First and youngest Philippine president.

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Who is Miriam Defensor-Santiago?

Known as the Iron Lady of Asia.

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When was March 11, 1942?

The 'I shall return' quote was said.

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What is Thailand?

A country known as the Land of Smiles.

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What is China?

A country also known as the Sleeping Giant.

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What is Italy?

The country that introduced pizza and pasta.

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What is Luzon?

The largest island in the Philippines.

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What is San Juanico Bridge?

The longest bridge in the Philippines.

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What is Sierra Madre?

Longest mountain range in the Philippines.

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Who is Mark Zuckerberg?

Founder of Facebook.

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Who is Zeus?

King of all gods in Greek mythology.

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What is Mahabharata?

The longest epic poem in the world.

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What is Haiku?

A 17-syllable Japanese poem format.

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Who is William Shakespeare?

Author of 'Romeo and Juliet'.

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Who is Lily Potter?

The fictional mother of Harry Potter

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What is a Phoenix?

Animal that regenerates from ashes in Harry Potter.

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Who is Severus Snape?

Killer of Professor Dumbledore.

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Who is Rodrigo Duterte?

First president from Mindanao.

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Study Notes

Quiz Bee Coverage

  • Categories include English, Literature, Harry Potter, Philippine History, Trivial Questions, Science, Sports, Politics, and Math.

Elimination Round Highlights

  • Science

    • Largest planet in the solar system: Jupiter
    • Universal solvent: Water
    • Smallest bone in the human body: Stapes
    • Branch studying cells: Cytology
    • Largest organ in the human body: Skin
    • Symbol for Potassium: K
    • Branch studying weather: Meteorology
    • Color of the hottest star: Blue

  • Philippine History

    • Dr. Jose Rizal's rank among siblings: 7th
    • Nickname of Benigno Aquino Jr.: Ninoy
    • Pen name of Marcelo H. del Pilar: Plaridel
    • Only brother of Dr. Jose Rizal: Paciano Rizal
    • First and youngest Philippine president: Emilio Aguinaldo
    • Iron Lady of Asia: Miriam Defensor-Santiago
    • March 11, 1942 quote: "I shall return" by Gen. Douglas MacArthur

  • Trivial Questions

    • Land of Smiles: Thailand
    • Known as the Sleeping Giant: China
    • Country that introduced pizza and pasta: Italy
    • Largest island in the Philippines: Luzon
    • Longest bridge in the Philippines: San Juanico Bridge
    • Longest mountain range in the Philippines: Sierra Madre
    • Founder of Facebook: Mark Zuckerberg, established on February 4, 2004.

  • Literature

    • King of all gods in Greek mythology: Zeus
    • Longest epic poem globally: Mahabharata
    • A 17-syllable Japanese poem format: Haiku
    • Author of "Romeo and Juliet": William Shakespeare
    • Harry Potter's mother: Lily Potter
    • Animal that regenerates and rises from ashes in Harry Potter: Phoenix
    • Professor Dumbledore's killer: Severus Snape
    • Author of "The Da Vinci Code": Dan Brown

  • Politics

    • First president from Mindanao and oldest elected president in the Philippines: President Rodrigo Duterte
    • Minimum age for presidential candidates in the Philippines: 40

  • Sports

    • Colors of Olympic rings: Blue, Yellow, Black, Green, Red

  • Sociology

    • In LGBTQIA+, Q stands for Queer.

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