ThinkQuest School Level 2025

Question # 1 - Arts and Literature

"Once and for All"

Question: How many lines are in a limerick?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Answer explanation

A limerick is a type of poem that consists of five lines. It typically follows a specific rhyme scheme (AABBA) and has a distinct rhythm. Limericks are often humorous and playful.

Example:

There once was a man from Peru,

Who dreamed he was eating his shoe.

He awoke with a fright

In the middle of the night,

And found that his dream had come true!

Question # 2 - Social Sciences

"Once and for All"

Question:
Which of these former La Liga Filipina members

pushed through with a bloody battle against Spain after

Rizal's death?

• Andres Bonifacio

• Deodato Arellano

• Graciano Lopez Jaena

• Marcel del Pilar

Answer explanation

After José Rizal's death, members of La Liga Filipina who pushed through with a bloody battle against Spain were primarily those who joined the Katipunan. The Katipunan was a revolutionary society founded by Andrés Bonifacio, who was also a member of La Liga Filipina.

Question # 3 - Mathematics

"Once and for All"

It takes Arjay 20 minutes to walk to the car park and 30 minutes to drive to work. At what time should he get out of the house in order to get to work at 9:00 a.m.?

• 8:00 AM

• 8:10 AM

• 8:15 AM

• 8:30 AM

Answer explanation

1. Departure Time Calculation:

2. To find out what time Arjay should leave the house, we subtract the total travel time from the work arrival time:

   • Work arrival time: 9:00 a.m.

   • Total travel time:

   • 20 mins + 30 mins = 50 minutes

   So, we subtract 50 minutes from 9:00 a.m.:

   • 9:00 a.m.−50 minutes=8:10 a.m.

Therefore, Arjay should leave the house at 8:10 a.m. to arrive at work by 9:00 a.m.

Question # 4 - Science and Technology

"Once and for All"

Question: What is the name of the point in the Earth's orbit where it is farthest from the Sun?

• Periphelion

• Equinox

• Zenith

• Aphelion

Answer explanation

The point in the Earth's orbit where it is farthest from the Sun is called the aphelion. This occurs once a year, typically in early July. Conversely, the point where the Earth is closest to the Sun is called the perihelion, which occurs in early January.

Question # 5 - General Information

"Once and for All"

Question: Which of the following is known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World"?

• Chocolate Hills

• Tubbataha Reef

• Banaue Rice Terraces

• Mayon Volcano

Answer explanation

• The Banaue Rice Terraces in Ifugao are often referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World" due to their impressive engineering and cultural significance. These terraces were carved into the mountains by the Ifugao people over 2,000 years ago and are still used for farming today.

Question # 6 - Arts and Literature

"Once and for All"

Who is known as the "Father of Philippine Literature"?

Answer explanation

Francisco Balagtas, also known as Francisco Baltazar, is considered the "Father of Philippine Literature" due to his significant contributions to Filipino poetry and literature. His most famous work is the epic poem "Florante at Laura," which is a masterpiece of Tagalog literature.

Question # 7 - Social Sciences

"Once and for All"

Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating emotions?

• A. Cerebellum

• B. Hippocampus

• C. Amygdala

• D. Medulla Oblongata

Answer explanation

The amygdala is a small, almond-shaped structure in the brain that plays a key role in processing emotions, particularly fear and pleasure. It is part of the limbic system, which is involved in emotional regulation and memory.

Question # 8 - Mathematics

"Once and for All"

Question:

Which measure of central tendency is most affected by extreme values?

• A. Mean

• B. Median

• C. Mode

• D. Range

Answer explanation

The mean is the most affected by extreme values (outliers) because it takes into account all values in the data set. Extreme values can significantly skew the mean.

Question # 9 - Science and Technology

"Once and for All"

Question:

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

• • A) 3,000 km/s

• 30,000 km/s

• 300,000 km/s

• 3,000,000 km/s

Answer explanation

The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 300,000 kilometers per second (km/s). This is a fundamental constant of nature, denoted by the symbol cc, and is crucial in the theories of relativity and many areas of physics.

Question # 10 - General Information

"Once and for All"

Question:

Who is the current Secretary-General of the United Nations (as of 2023)?

• Ban Ki-moon

• António Guterres

• Kofi Annan

• Boutros Boutros-Ghali

Answer explanation

The current Secretary-General of the United Nations (as of 2023) is António Guterres. He has been serving in this role since January 1, 2017.

António Guterres is a Portuguese politician and diplomat who previously served as the Prime Minister of Portugal from 1995 to 2002 and as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees from 2005 to 2015.