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SCITEC-Social Science Quiz Bee 2024

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the capital city of the Philippines?

a)

Cebu City

b)

Manila

c)

Davao City

d)

Iloilo City

2.

Which of the following is the national language of the Philippines?

a)

Cebuano

b)

Ilocano

c)

Filipino

d)

Waray

3.

What is the currency used in the Philippines?

a)

Yen

b)

Dollar

c)

Peso

d)

Ringgit

4.

Which of these is the largest island in the Philippines?

a)

Mindoro

b)

Cebu

c)

Luzon

d)

Palawan

5.

What is the popular traditional clothing worn by men in the Philippines?

a)

Kimono

b)

Barong Tagalog

c)

Sari

d)

Hanbok

6.

What is the name of the current President of the Philippines as of 2023?

a)

Rodrigo Duterte

b)

Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

c)

Leni Robredo

d)

Benigno Aquino III

7.

Which major typhoon recently affected the Philippines, causing widespread damage?

a)

Typhoon Haiyan

b)

Typhoon Rai

c)

Typhoon Yutu

d)

Typhoon Noru

8.

What significant economic initiative has the Philippine government recently launched to boost development?

a)

Build, Build, Build

b)

Bayanihan to Recover as One

c)

Ambisyon Natin 2040

d)

K-to-12 Program

9.

In 2023, which sector in the Philippines has seen significant growth due to increasing foreign investments?

a)

Agriculture

b)

Technology

c)

Mining

d)

Tourism

10.

What is the focus of the recent environmental policy introduced by the Philippine government?

a)

Reducing plastic waste

b)

Protecting marine biodiversity

c)

Enhancing renewable energy sources

d)

Reforestation

11.

Who was the first President of the Philippines?

a)

Manuel L. Quezon

b)

Emilio Aguinaldo

c)

Jose Rizal

d)

Ferdinand Marcos

12.

What year did the Philippines gain independence from Spain?

a)

1896

b)

1898

c)

1901

d)

1946

13.

Which treaty ended the Spanish-American War, leading to the cession of the Philippines to the United States?

a)

Treaty of Tordesillas

b)

Treaty of Paris

c)

Treaty of Versailles

d)

Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo

14.

Who is known as the 'Father of the Philippine Revolution'?

a)

Andres Bonifacio

b)

Jose Rizal

c)

Emilio Aguinaldo

d)

Apolinario Mabini

15.

What was the main language used in the La Liga Filipina, the organization founded by Jose Rizal?

a)

English

b)

Spanish

c)

Tagalog

d)

Cebuano

16.

Which environmental issue has recently been a significant concern in the Philippines due to its adverse effects on agriculture and water supply?

a)

Deforestation

b)

Air pollution

c)

Water scarcity

d)

Soil erosion

17.

In 2023, the Philippines government took measures to address the rising tensions in which area due to territorial disputes?

a)

South China Sea

b)

Sulu Sea

c)

Celebes Sea

d)

Philippine Sea

18.

Recently, the Philippine government has been focusing on improving which sector to boost economic growth and job creation?

a)

Agriculture

b)

Manufacturing

c)

Information Technology

d)

Tourism

19.

What initiative has the Philippine government introduced to enhance digital connectivity and support remote learning?

a)

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

b)

Subsidized mobile data plans

c)

Nationwide computer literacy programs

d)

Online learning platforms

20.

In response to recent natural disasters, the Philippine government has emphasized the importance of improving what type of infrastructure?

a)

Road and transportation

b)

Healthcare

c)

Disaster-resilient housing

d)

Renewable energy

21.

Which event marked the beginning of the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule?

a)

The signing of the Treaty of Paris

b)

The execution of Jose Rizal

c)

The Cry of Pugad Lawin

d)

The Battle of Manila Bay

22.

What was the significance of the Treaty of Paris (1898) in relation to the United States' expansion?

a)

It marked the end of World War I

b)

It established the United States as a colonial power

c)

It resolved the conflict between the U.S. and Mexico

d)

It initiated the Cold War

23.

Who was known as the 'Brains of the Katipunan'?

a)

Emilio Jacinto

b)

Apolinario Mabini

c)

Jose Rizal

d)

Andres Bonifacio

24.

What was the main reason for the execution of the Gomburza priests?

a)

They led a revolt against Spanish authorities

b)

They refused to pay taxes

c)

They were falsely accused of leading the Cavite Mutiny

d)

They supported American rule

25.

What was the primary goal of the Hukbalahap movement during the Japanese occupation?

a)

To support the Japanese forces

b)

To fight for independence from the United States

c)

To resist Japanese occupation and fight for land reform

d)

To promote education reform in the Philippines

26.

What is the significance of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in the Philippines?

a)

It is a military training zone.

b)

It is an area for agricultural development.

c)

It represents the Muslim-majority regions with self-governance.

d)

It is a tourist destination.

27.

What is the primary goal of the Philippines' 'Balik Probinsya' program?

a)

To increase urbanization

b)

To promote agriculture in cities

c)

To decongest urban areas and promote rural development

d)

To encourage international migration

28.

In 2023, what initiative did the Philippine government launch to enhance digital infrastructure?

a)

Digital Pilipinas

b)

E-Governance for All

c)

Smart Nation Plan

d)

National Broadband Plan

29.

Which international organization has been involved in the territorial dispute in the South China Sea?

a)

World Health Organization (WHO)

b)

United Nations (UN)

c)

World Trade Organization (WTO)

d)

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

30.

What is the significance of the Benham Rise to the Philippines?

a)

Tourist attraction

b)

Fishing grounds

c)

Military base

d)

Agricultural land