Battle of the Brains

Easy Round
General Information
1. True or False: The average worker bee lives for just five to six days while a queen bee can live up to five years. Ans:
False (An average worker bee can live for five to six weeks)
2. What three-word Latin phrase meaning "with highest praise or honor" represents the highest academic honor granted
to a graduate? Ans: Summa Cum Laude

Current Events
1. Who is the current Presidential Spokesperson? Ans. Harry Roque
2. How many country members does ASEAN have? Ans. 10

Mental Health
1. What do you call a severe depression affecting new mothers that can last for some months after childbirth? Ans. Post
partum Depression
2. What is an irrational, illogical fear that has a powerful intrusive effect on a person's life? Ans: Phobia

Around the World

1. Who is the Chinese Philosopher, born in the Lu province, is famous for his work, The Analects? Ans. Confucius
2. Who painted the Monalisa? Ans. Leonardo Da Vinci

All about Sunrise/ Christmas Time

1. The founding of Sunrise is a joint effort between Dr. Leonardo L. Bascara and his wife. What is the name of Dr.
Bascara’s wife? Ans. Felicitas
2. ‘Feliz Navidad’ means Happy Christmas in which language? Ans. Spanish

Average Round
General Information
1. What does “CPR” stand for in medical emergencies? Ans. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
2. True or False: Harvard University (USA) is older than University of Sto. Tomas (Philippines). Ans. False (Harvard
University was founded on 1636 while University of Sto. Tomas was founded on 1595)

Current Events
1. What does the Acronym ASEAN stands for? Ans. Association of South East Asian Nations
2. What is the name of the law student who allegedly died due to injuries sustained during the hazing rites of the Aegis
Juris Fraternity? Ans. Horacio “Atio” Castillo III

Mental Health
1. What do you call the anxiety disorder that involves persistent thoughts, ideas or images and repetitive behavior? Ans.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
2. What is the word that describes a comfortable atmosphere and a mutual understanding which characterize the
relationship between the patient and the clinician? Ans. Rapport

Around the World

1. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon is located in what country? Ans: Iraq
2. What European country consisting of a boot shaped peninsula will you find the Leaning Tower of Pisa? Ans: Italy
All about Sunrise/ Christmas Time
1. Who is the youngest daughter of Dr. Bascara who specialized in Psychiatry and took a Masters degree in Hospital
Administration prior to joining her father in managing Sunrise? Ans. Dr. Evangeline Bascara-Dela Fuente
2. What do you call the Filipino tradition of attending nine dawn masses that was introduced by the Spanish friars to
allow the farmers to hear mass before going to the fields early in the morning? Ans. Simbang Gabi

Difficult Round
General Information
1. Vincent Van Gogh is a famous ________________. Ans. Painter
2. True or False: The largest naval battle ever fought in our modern history that sunk the largest class of warship ever
constructed in history happened in the Philippine Island during the World War 2. Ans. True (The said battle is also known
as the Battles of Leyte Gulf, an epic battle between the Japanese Imperial Navy and the US Navy (with some help from
the Australian Royal Navy) that was fought in 4 separate engagements near the islands of Leyte, Samar and Luzon from
October 23 to 26 in 1944)

Current Events
1. What city in Mindanao was liberated by the Armed Forces of the Philippines on October 17, 2017 after a five month
battle with a group of local terrorist? Ans. Marawi City
2. What is the name of the Filipina representative who was crowed as Miss Earth 2017 last November 4? Ans. Karen
Ibasco

Mental Health
1. What is the part of the brain involved in the formation and memory of emotional events that also plays a central role
in anxiety disorders? Ans: Amygdala
2. Cuddling and other “love” acts helps to heal physical wounds faster due to the release of this hormone that is also
associated with childbirth and breast feeding. What does this hormone is called? Ans: Oxytocin

Around the World

1. In Vietnam, what is the old name of Ho Chi Minh City? Ans. Saigon
2. The world’s largest four-faced chiming clock found in United Kingdom known for its accuracy in time and its huge
bells is called ________________. Ans: Big Ben

All about Sunrise/ Christmas Time

1. What is the sixth house rule? Ans: Observe proper hygiene and grooming.
2. Which plant, common around Christmas time, contains poisonous berries which can cause acute stomach irritation if
eaten? Ans: Mistletoe
 Pageant

1. How does playing sports benefit our mental health?

2. Do you think playing sports is therapeutic? Why?

3. If you have the chance to talk to entire human race, what would you say about sports?

4. Aside from nutritious foods, what else are the needs of an athlete?

5. If you win this pageant, to whom are you going to dedicate your win?

6. What is being healthy for you?

7. Do you think loosing from a game is therapeutic?

8. What is the negative effect of winning?