Trivia Quiz

• Which is the fastest bird on foot?  

• Eagle

• 
  Ostrich

• Sparrow

• Dragon

• Woodpecker

Answer explanation

• The ostrich is the fastest bird on foot because it can run at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour. It has long legs and powerful muscles that allow it to cover large distances quickly. Ostriches use their speed as a defense mechanism to outrun predators in the wild. They are also the largest and heaviest bird species, which gives them an advantage in terms of stride length and overall speed.

• What planet is closest to the Sun?  

  
  

• Venus

• Earth

• Mercury

• Saturn

• Jupiter

Answer explanation

Mercury orbits the Sun at an average distance of about 36 million miles, which is closer than any other planet in our solar system.

• What is the smallest prime number?  

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 5

Answer explanation

• The smallest prime number is 2. It is the only even prime number, as all other even numbers can be divided by 2 and are therefore not prime. Prime numbers are natural numbers greater than 1 that are divisible by only 1 and themselves, and 2 fits this definition, making it the smallest prime number.

• What is the area of the square with side 5 cm?

• 50 square cm

• 5 square cm

• 25 square cm

• 20 square cm

• 10 square cm

Answer explanation

• The area of a square is calculated by multiplying the length of one side by itself. In this case, the side of the square is given as 5 cm. Therefore, the area of the square is 5 cm x 5 cm = 25 square cm.

• Which was the first patented invention of Thomas Edison?

• Light Bulb

• Carbon Microphone

• Telegraph

• Gramophone

• Electrographic Vote-Recorder

Answer explanation

• The electrographic vote-recorder was the first patented invention of Thomas Edison. This device was designed to record votes in a legislative chamber electronically. It consisted of a series of electrical switches connected to a central recording station. When a legislator pressed a button to cast their vote, the corresponding switch would close and the vote would be recorded. This invention was significant as it aimed to streamline and modernize the voting process, making it more efficient and accurate.

Who were the seamstresses of the Philippine national flag and what year was it first unfurled?

• Maria Orosa and Josefa Llanes Escoda, 1898

• Marcela Agoncillo, Lorenza Mariño Agoncillo, Delfina Herbosa de Natividad, 1898

• Gabriela Silang and Magdalena Leones, 1891

• Melchora Aquino, Delfina Herbosa de Natividad, Marcella Agoncillo, 1889

Answer explanation

The Philippine Flag was sewn in Hong Kong by Marcela Agoncillo, her daughter Lorenza Mariño Agoncillo, and Jose Rizal's niece, Delfina Herbosa de Natividad. It was brought back to the Philippines by Emilio Aguinaldo and was first unfurled in 1889 after the Philippine Revolutionary Army won over Spanish forces in Cavite.

What was the original title of the Philippine National Anthem?

• Marangal na Dalit ng Katagalugan

• Bayang Magiliw

• Marcha Filipina Magdalo

• Marcha Real

Answer explanation

General Emilio Aguinaldo commissioned composer Julian Felipe to create an instrumental march. The title was initially "Marcha Filipina Magdalo" which was changed to "Marcha Nacional Filipina."

• What kind of pattern were Roman cities built in?

  
  

• Grid

• Skeleton

• Plain

• Gated

• Layered

Answer explanation

• Roman cities were built in a grid pattern. This means that the streets and roads were laid out in a perpendicular pattern, forming a grid-like structure. This layout allowed for efficient organization and easy navigation within the city. The grid pattern also facilitated the division of land into equal plots, making it easier for the Romans to allocate and manage resources. Additionally, the grid pattern provided a sense of order and symmetry to the city's design, reflecting the Roman ideals of discipline and control.

• Emma has 2-yardsticks. She also has a 12-inch ruler. She laid them end-to-end in a line. How many feet long is the line?    

  
  

• 3 Feet

• 5 Feet

• 7 Feet

• 9 Feet

• 11 Feet

Answer explanation

• Emma has two yardsticks, which means she has a total of 2 yards (since a yardstick is one yard long). Additionally, she has a 12-inch ruler, which is equivalent to 1 foot. Therefore, the total length of the line formed by laying the yardsticks and ruler end-to-end is 2 yards (1yard= 3 feet) + 1 foot, which is equal to 7 feet.

• Name the hardest natural mineral.

  
  

• Iron

• Cobalt

• Quartz

• Silver

• Diamond

Answer explanation

• Diamond is considered the hardest natural mineral because of its exceptional hardness and durability. It is composed of carbon atoms arranged in a crystal lattice structure, which gives it its unique properties. Diamond is known for its ability to resist scratching and is often used in industrial applications such as cutting, grinding, and drilling. Its hardness is a result of the strong covalent bonds between its carbon atoms, making it the hardest known natural material.