Intersection form Matrix induces map on Cohomology.

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Can we say some thing about maps on Cohomology of two surfaces, provided we have only intersection form Matrix?

Say, I have intersection matrices for $H^1(X,G) \otimes H^1(X,G) \rightarrow H^2(X,G)$ and $H^1(Y,G) \otimes H^1(Y,G) \rightarrow H^2(Y,G)$

Can I say some thing (atleast existence of a non trivial map or no non trivial map exists) about $H^2(Y,G) \rightarrow H^2(X,G)$ assuming I have a map from $X \rightarrow Y$.

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Independent of all the other stuff, $f^*$ gives the map, and, for $G=\Bbb Z$, it is given by $\text{deg}(f)$.