General Information Reviewer Flashcards
1
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The first country in Southeast Asia to gain Independence after World War II, in 1945.
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Philippines
2
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What type of animal is Bambi?
A
Deer
3
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Which country features a maple leaf on its flag?
A
Canada
4
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What game features the terms love, deuce, match and volley?
A
Tennis
5
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Name a US State beginninv with K.
A
Kansas
6
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Who wrote the Harry Potter series?
A
J.K. Rowling
7
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What is the currency of India and Pakistan as well as a few other Asian countries?
A
rupee
8
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What is the standard of unit of distance in metric system?
A
meter
9
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What chemical element is diamond made of?
A
carbon
10
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What part of the body produces insulin?
A
Pancreas
11
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In a standard pack of cards, which king is the only one to not have a moustache?
A
King of Hearts
12
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Which month is Black History month is USA?
A
February
13
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What is the capital of Turkey?
A
Ankara
14
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Which planet did Superman come from?
A
Krypton
15
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Who was the Greek or Roman god of War?
A
Ares or Mars
16
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What is the official language of Brazil?
A
Portuguese
17
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The world’s biggest pair of shoes was made in ______ City, Philippines, in 2002.
A
Marikina City
18
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The Philippines is named after ________ of Spain.
A
King Philip II
19
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3 largest shopping malls in the world that is found in the Philippines
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SM Megamall, SM North Edsa and SM Mall of Asia
20
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The 2 English words that are actually based on Filipino/Tagalog word for mountain.
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“Boonies” and “Boondocks”
21
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Christmas Capital of the Philippines.
A
San Fernando, Philippines
22
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Walled City of the Philippines.
A
Intramuros
23
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Which country occupied the Philippines during World War II?
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Japan
24
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Independence Day of the Philippines.
A
June 12
25
The "Hero of Tirad Pass"
Gregorio Del Pilar
26
In what year did the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan arrive in the shores of Philippines?
1521
27
Pen name of Marcelo H. del Pilar.
Plaridel
28
A fertilized duck egg.
Balut
29
Original name of Luneta Park.
Bagumbayan
30
CALABARZON
Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon
31
Jellyfish Lake in the Philippines contains more than ____ million jellyfish.
13 million
32
Cory Aquino's real favorite color.
Red
33
Currency of the United States.
Dollar
34
Currency of Japan.
Yen
35
Currency of South Korea.
Won
36
Currency of Swedish.
Krona
37
Currency of Malaysia.
Ringgit
38
Mt. Pinatubo erupted in what year?
1991
39
What are the 3 branches of the Government of the Philippines?
Legislative, Executive and Judicial
40
It was an ISIS-affliated local terrorist group that took over Marawi City.
Maute Group
41
As of 2018, the Philippine Archipelago is consists of how many islands?
7,641 islands
42
The present anti-graft court is known as the?
Sandiganbayan
43
The Burj Khalifa has been tallest building in the world since 2008 and is 828 meters tall (2,717 feet). It is found where?
Dubai
44
It is the lowest rank among the commissioned officers in the Bureau of Fire Protection.
Inspector
45
The members of the House of Representatives shall be elected for a term of _______.
3 years
46
A phrase or a fixed expression that has a figurative meaning, or sometimes literal meaning.
Idiom
47
Who is the Filipina weightlifting athlete who won a silver medal in the recent 2016 Rio Olympics held in Brazil.
Hidilyn F. Diaz
48
Is a bunker fuel a biofuel?
No
49
Also known as the Tanodbayan ng Pilipinas, he or she is responsible for investigating and prosecuting Philippine government officials.
Ombudsman
50
The liberty of abode and changing the same maybe impaired upon the order of ________.
Court
51
The Supreme Court shall be composed of a Chief Justice and-
14 Associate Justices
52
Give 3 renewable sources of energy.
Geothermal, Solar and Wind energy
53
The date wherein the Philippines won against China on its case on the Permament Court of Arbitration.
July 12, 2016
54
It is a law in the Philippines that aims to address legal issues concerning online interactions and harmful internet behavior.
Cybercrime Prevention Act
55
This program was launched by the DOTr which greatly affected transport groups and resulted to several transport strikes because one of its provisions includes phasing out of jeepneys.
PUV Modernization Program
56
This constitutional principal is meant that no man in the country, not even the government, is beyond or above law.
Rule of Law or Republican Law
57
It is also known as PHL-Microsat-1, a Philippine micro satellite launched to the International Space Station (ISS) in March 23, 2016.
Diwata 1
58
The term of office of the President and Vice president of the Philippines shall be up to how many years?
6 years
59
A rose grape that is featured on the newly-designed 10 peso coin by the BSP last March 2018.
Kapa-kapa
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A basic social institution that our State should strengthen according to the Constitution under our declaration of principles.
Family
61
The legislative power shall be vested in the ________ which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.
Congress of the Philippines
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It is the right and obligation by all citizens who are atleast 18 years old, to vote in the election of national and local officials.
Suffrage
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The Senate shall be composed of how many senators elected at large by voters of the Philippines?
24 senators
64
It is the power of the electorate to approve or reject a legislation through an election called for the purpose.
Referendum
65
How long shall the term of the office of the senators be commenced?
6 years
66
The right to just and favorable working condition guarantees every Filipino worker a right to _________.
Fair remuneration for equal work
67
It is a specialized agency of the United Nations that concerns international public health.
World Health Organization
68
What event in the Philippines is in some ways similar to Pasadena Tournament of Roses in the USA?
Panagbenga Festival
69
Where was the remains of the late President Ferdinand Marcos buried on Oct. 18, 2016?
Libingan ng mga Bayani
70
The Philippines is a _______ and a __________ state.
Democratic, Republican
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The principle of human rights which explains that rights of Filipinos cannot be taken away.
Inalienable principle
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It is the electoral process by which an initiative on the Constitution is either approved or rejected by the people.
Plebiscite
73
Who shall have the exclusive power to initiate all cases of impeachment?
House of Representatives
74
HDMI technology is now the global standard. What does HDMI mean?
High-Definition Multimedia Interface
75
The currency of China.
Yuan ¥
76
The currency of Italy.
Euro €
77
Which country had the Philippines as its colony, from 1898 to 1946, except during World War II?
USA
78
What mountain at 2,954 meters above sea level is the tallest peak in the Philippines?
Mount Apo
79
What province is both the northernmost province and the smallest province in the Philippines?
Batanes
80
Capital of Misamis Oriental, "The City of Golden Friendship"
Cagayan de Oro
81
Fruit commonly associated with Davao.
Durian
82
First President of the Philippines.
Emilio Aguinaldo
83
"Utak ng Katipunan"
Emilio Jacinto
84
Portuguese explorer who discovered the Philippines.
Ferdinand Magellan
85
Who killed Magellan?
Lapu-lapu
86
Wife of Diego Silang.
Gabriela Silang
87
Underground movement of Filipino fighters that opposed the Japanese during 1940s?
Hukbalahap (Hukbong Bayan Laban sa mga Hapon)
88
"City of Majestic Falls"
Iligan City
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For which saint is the longest bridge in the Philippines named after?
San Juanico Bridge
90
KKK
Kataas-taasan, Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan
91
Ilocano folk hero who performed magical deeds.
Lam-ang
92
What "M" name was the common first name for the first 15 presidents of the Philippines?
Manuel
93
Benigno _______ Aquino Jr.
Ninoy
94
City in the Philippines that used to host the largest US naval feet in the Pacific.
Olongapo
95
Philippine agency that is responsible for predicting weather conditions in te country.
PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration)
96
Family name of Dolphy, the actor.
Quizon
97
When is Rizal Day?
December 30
98
Beverage that is first produced in the Philippines in 1890.
San Miguel Beer
99
Capital of Leyte Province that was badly damaged by Yolanda.
Tacloban
100
What university founded in 1611, in the PH and in Asia to be granted university status?
University of Santo Tomas
101
Which Spanish explorer gave the Philippines its name?
Ruy Lopez de Villalobos
102
Butanding in English.
Whale Shark
103
Item that is popularized in 1928 by Filipino Pedro Flores became a worldwide phenomenon.
yo-yo
104
Which city in the Philippines has long been home to the largest population of Spanish-creole speakers?
Zamboanga City
105
Tanyag na hayop na matatagpuan sa Bohol.
Tarsier
106
Bilang ng mga universidad na kalahok sa UAAP.
8
107
Isla sa pinakadulong timog ng Pilipinas.
Saluag
108
Paboritong sugal ng pambansang bayani.
Lotto
109
Pinakamatagal na umeereng noon time variety show sa Pilipinas.
Eat Bulaga
110
Kilalang asawa ni Jose Rizal.
Josephine Bracken
111
Kabuuang pangalan ng EDSA.
Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue
112
Largest coffee growing country in the world.
Brazil
113
The world's oldest known city is
Damascus
114
Mount Everest was named after
Sir George Everest
115
Largest ocean in the world.
Pacific Ocean
116
Primary producer of newsprint in the world.
Canada
117
Founder of the Chinese Republic.
San Yat Sen
118
National Flower of Britain.
Rose
119
National flower of the Philippines.
Sampaguita
120
Country famous for Samba dance.
Brazil
121
World literacy day.
September 8
122
The largest library in the world.
University States Library of Congress, Washington DC
123
Fear of cats
Ailurophobia
124
Which American State is nearest to the former Soviet Union?
Alaska
125
What is converted into alcohol during brewing?
Sugar
126
Capital of Australia.
Canberra
127
Currency of Kenya.
Shiling
128
What year did Albert Einstein died?
1955
