Quiz bowl Univesrity Week

1. If Pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa is the work of Bonifacio for Patriotism what is the title of
Emilio Jacintos work? (A)

Ans. La Patria ( To Country)

2. If the pen name of Jose Rizal is Dimasalang what is the pen name of Emilio Jacinto

Ans. Dimas-Ilaw ( Halili, 2010) (A)

3. What is the real name of Lapu-Lapu?

Ans. Cali Pulaco ( Halili, 2010) (D)

4. Who is the Igorot guide of the Americans in finding the secret trail of Tirad Pass

Ans Januario Galut ( Halili, 2010) (D)

5. The institute founded in accordance with the Commonwealth Act No. 184 to make the
study of different languages for the purpose of adopting a national language. (D)

Ans. Institute of National Language(Halili, 2010)

6. The belief that the earth is the center of the universe

Ans. Geocentric (E)

7. These are drugs capable of provoking changes of sensation, thinking, and self awareness
and emotion. They lead to changes in perception of time and space, delusions or false beliefs.

Ans. Hallucinogens or psychedelic (p168. Society and Culture by Roman Leano) (D)

8. What is the full name of one of the most controversial senators, Leila Delima? (D)
Leila Norma Eulalia Josefa Magistrado de Lima

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leila_de_Lima)

9. Who replaces Vice President Leni Robredo as the secretary of Housing and Urban
Development Council after her resignation last December 5, 2016?

Ans. Leoncio Evasco (E)

10. A term coined by Edward Tylor which refers to a belief that certain inanimate objects
have life and personality. It is also referred to as Spirits.

Ans Animism ( Panopio and Rolda, 2000 p319) (E)

11. Based on the data of the survey of various rehabilitation centers, what is the number one
and favorite drugs used in the Philippines?

Ans. Marijuana ((Panopio and Rolda, 2000 p117))

(E)

12. It refers to all funds or income derived by the government, whether from tax or any other
source. (E)

Ans. Revenue

13. The wonder drug that was used by the Army and Navy for three years and became
available to the general public in 1944. (E)

Ans. Penicillin

14. What invention in 1450 A.D. that revolutionized communication in the world.

Ans. Printing press (D)

15. What poisonous alkaloid that is extracted from tobacco leaves and is widely use as
insecticide (A)

Ans. Nicotine

16. Philippines is always visited by more than 20 typhoons every year. Flooding cause the
overflow of rivers and water drainages thus causing diseases to the affected areas. What is
the highly endemic disease in the Philippines after the typhoon? (E)

Ans. Leptospirosis

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/18/1/10-1892_article

17. It is an art perfected by the Japanese in growing dwarfed trees in a small pot?

Ans. Bonsai (A)

18. What is the vitamin that is also called ascorbic acid?

Ans. Vitamin C (E)

19. Where did the first atomic bomb drop?

Ans. Hiroshima, Japan ( Zaide and Zaide Chapter 22) (E)

20. The country that occupied the Philippines during World War II (E)

Ans. Japan

21. What school did President Duterte finish his law? (A)
Ans. San Beda College, Manila
http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2016/06/03/quiz-how-well-do-you-know-duterte.html

22. In Davao City, what is Pres. Dutertes ham radio call sign? (A)

Ans. Charlie Mike ( City Mayor)

http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2016/06/03/quiz-how-well-do-you-know-duterte.html

23. In the first State of the Nation Address of President Duterte, based on the data from the
Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, what is the estimate number of drug addicts in the
country?

Ans. Approximately 3 million (D)

http://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/144331-data-drug-problem-philippines

24. Who is the Philippine contestant for Miss Universe this coming January 2017?

Ans. Maxim Medina ( Source 24 oras December 7,2016) (E)

25. What is the capital city of Mongolia

Ans. Ulanbator/ Ulaanbaatar (E)

26. Who proposes non-violent movement to overthrow the British regime in India

Ans. Mahatma Ghandi/ Mahatma Gandhi/ Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (E)

27. What is the highest law of the land?

Ans. Constitution (E)

28. What is the condition in which there is an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal

fluid (CSF) within the brain.This typically causes increased pressure inside the skull.

Ans. Hydrocephalus

29. Who sewed the Philippine flag in Hongkong?

Ans. Marcela Agoncillo.

30 Who is the first president of the Katipunan?

Ans. Deadato Arellano

31. what is the longest bone in the human body?

Femur