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Individual Contest Seg.5

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Aside from numerous superstitions associated with the turn of the millennia, a formatting error by computers back in 2000 literally brought down worldwide infrastructures ranging from banking to air travel.

Question: What was this bug called?

a)

A. Millenia Virus

b)

B. The Y2K Bug

c)

C. Year 2000 Anomaly

d)

D. The 2000 Blackhole

2.

On the tragic day of September 11, two hi-jacked planes hit the World Trade Center Twin Towers in New York. Another plane hit this important US Government establishment.

Question: What was the name of the building?

a)

A. The Pentagon

b)

B. The White House

c)

C. The Washington Memorial

d)

D. The Empire State Building

3.

During the Asian Games in Busan, South Korea, he unfortunately missed two crucial free-throws and the Philippine Basketball Team lost to host South Korea in the Semi-Final round.

Question: Who was this player that also played with the San Miguel Beermen of the PBA?

a)

A. Jimmy Alapag

b)

B. Dindo Pumaren

c)

C. Danny Seigle

d)

D. Olsen Racela

4.

For the last time, Michael Jordan played his final NBA game and decided to retire the third time at age 40, though this final stint has been less stellar compared to his playing days with the Chicago Bulls.

Question: Which NBA Team did he played from 2001-2003?

a)

A. Los Angeles Lakers

b)

B. Utah Jazz

c)

C. Washington Wizards

d)

D. Miami Heat

5.

During the Presidential Election of 2004, incumbent Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo defeated the popular actor Fernando Poe Jr. in one of the most notable yet controversial elections in Philippine History.

Question: Who won as Vice-President in the 2004 Philippine Elections?

a)

A. Eddie Gil

b)

B. Noli De Castro

c)

C. Loren Legarda

d)

D. Raul Roco

6.

This was the highest-grossing film for 2005 in the United States and 2nd worldwide. This installment of this epic space opera depicts the downfall of the supposed to be “Chosen One” as he was turned to the dark side.

Question: What’s the title of this movie?

a)

A. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

b)

B. Star Trek Into Darkness

c)

C. Star Wars Episode III – Revenge of the Sith

d)

D. Armageddon

7.

Professor Robert Langdon is the main character of the famous series of thriller novels written by Dan Borwn

Question: Which of the Robert Langdon films series was released in 2006?

a)

A. Angels and Demons

b)

B. The Da Vinci Code

c)

C. Inferno

d)

D. None of the above

8.

Occurred on November 2007, this mutiny was spearheaded by Antonio Trillanes IV and other Magdalo members after they walked-out of their trial for their involvement in the 2003 coup attempt.

Question: Which luxury hotel in Makati was occupied by the mutineers?

a)

A. Oakwood Premier

b)

B. Shangri-La Makati

c)

C. The Peninsula Manila

d)

D. Greenbelt

9.

The Dark Knight was released in July 2008 winning multiple accolades and awards. The portrayal of the Joker by this actor was also praised gaining numerous awards and nominations.

Question: Who played the Joker in the 2008 film The Dark Knight?

a)

A. Aaron Eckhart

b)

B. Joaquin Phoenix

c)

C. Heath Ledger

d)

D. Jared Leto

10.

In 2009, San Miguel Corporation acquired this company, which is an industry leader in oil refining.

Question: What is the full corporate name of this company?

a)

A. Petron Corporation

b)

B. San Miguel Petron

c)

C. SMC Petron Philippines

d)

D. Petron Oil & Gas Corp.