Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
Schools Division Office II Pangasinan
UNZAD NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
VILLASIS
SECOND QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT
INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

Name: _______________________________ Grade & Section: __________________ Date: ________________

1. Who believes that the human person is the one who exists and acts in a conscious will and self-determination.

a. Martin Buber b. Pope John Paul II c. Wojtyla d. Jean Jacques Rousseau

2. What attitude or behavior describes the “I-Thou” relationship?

A. Sarcasm B. Empathic Understanding C. Insult D. Impatience

3. What is the focus of Martin Bubers’ concept of “I-Thou”relationship?

A. Human Person As A Subject B. Fellow Member C. Being-In-Relation D. Mutuality

4. What best describes, “The human person is not just being-in-the-world but being-with-others, or being-in-
relation”?

A. Hatred To Your Enemy B. Sincerity And Concern To Others C. Children Exploitation D. Bullying

5. What is authentic dialogue?

A. Unity B. Harmony C. Peace and order D. All of the above

6. Who was the author of this type of social contract where the society is born based on the idea that man is by
nature and therefore ‘selfish”

A. Kant B. Hobbes C. Locke D. Rousseau

7. Who’s version of social contract is founded on the idea that man surrenders his individual will to the general
will of the people in the society?

A. Kant B. Hobbes C. Locke D. Rousseau

8. Which among the choices is the element of society that is created through the interaction of people
that includes norms, value, and religion etc.?

A. People B. Government C. Culture D. Interrelated

9. Which among the choices expresses the social contract according to John Locke?

A. The society preserves the right of its people. B. The individual will is surrendered to the will of many
C. Part of my freedom is given to the society D. None of the above.

10. What element of society refers to the location where people resides or stay?

A. People B. Government C. Culture D. Territory

11. Who said, “for a person to be happy, he has to live a virtous life.”?

A. Plato B. Socrates C. Locke D. Aristotle

12. What is the meaning of “Contemplation”?

 A. Doing Good B. State of mind communing with universal and eternal ideas
C. Option A only D. Both A and B option is Correct

13. Who was the philosopher that coined the idea that the body is a constant source of endles trouble.”?

A. Plato B. Socrates C. Locke D. Aristotle

14. When can a person appreciate the value of his/her own life?

A. After he/she experience death B. Before he/she experiences death.

D. During his/her sufferings and difficulties. D. After his/her sufferings and difficulties.

15. Where can a person find “True Happiness”?

A. at home B. at school C. in others D. in God

16. What is the main idea of this phrase given by St. Augustine of Hippo, “No human being should become an end
to himself/herself?”

A. We are responsible to our neighbors as we are to our own actions

B. It only takes a while to live and that is only an individual effort
C. The human person is oriented toward only for himself/herself
D. The human person experiences his wholeness in virtue of his relation to one’s self.

17. Which of the following is not an example of I thou relationship?

A little boy helping an old woman carrying her things.

B. A man who pays money in exchange of sexual gratification
C. A granddaughter taking care her grandmother who is physically ill.
D. The Philippine government support person with disabilities

18. Which is not about persons with disabilities (PWD)?

A. PWD are people with the same right as what other people does.
B. PWD’s are less productive.
C. PWD’s could possibly engage into various social activities.
D. PWD’s can contribute to the economic growth of the society.

19. What are the characteristics of middle class people?

A. Consist of white collared workers B. With minimal material difficulties

C. Professional services for income D. All of the above

20. What is the identity of Working Class society?

A. The society focuses on the production of crops and rising of farm animals.
B. The society where factories are seen as the center of work.
C. The society consists of blue-collared workers.
D. None of the above

21. What choices refers to “Culture” in general?

A. This refers to a society that focuses on producing and selling information.

B. It refers to the beliefs, customs, arts etc. of a particular society, group, place or time.
C. A collection of individual shaped by social relations and interactions.
D. All of the above.

22. How would you generalize the “Social Contract Theory”?

A. This refers to a society that focuses on producing and selling information.

B. It refers to the beliefs, customs, arts etc. of a particular society, group, place or time.
C. A collection of individual shaped by social relations and interactions.
D. It refers to an agreement that people accept certain instructions on them for the benefit of the society.
23. When will a person recognize the meaning of his/her own life?

A. If he/she is dependent on the participation with the drama of life/history.

B. If he/she is living up according to his true potential.
C. If he/she strives hard in all things
D. If he/she will find the highest moral standards based on God’s principle of life.

24. What can clarify the objectives of a person who wants to have a meaningful and productive life?

A. Find out what the person likes to do.

B. Look at the persons daily activities.
C. Ask the person what he/she wants to do in life.
C. Provide opportunities for that person to grow/mature.

25. What is the main idea of wanting to have a meaningful life?

A. Be able to do good where the mind is in communion with universal and eternal ideas.
B. Be able to live and aunthentic experience and take a “leap of faith.”
C. Be able to free himself from the environmental influences of this world.
D. Be able to have a life that is according to your own dreams and desires.

26. What ways would you choose to avoid imposing your will towards others?

A. Express kindness and patience in time of difficulties.

B. Express gentleness and don’t keep wrongs of others.
C. Express forgiveness and be supportive.
D. All of the above.

27. How would you appreciate the talents of persons with dissabilities?

A. Don’t look down on them. B. Give them due respect.

C. Boost their confidence in what they do. D. None of the above.

28. What would be the result of accepting others inspite of differences in culture?

A. There will be good communication between people.

B. Misunderstandings and differences will be minimize.
C. Interpersonal relationship is developed.
D. None of the above.

29. What examples could best demontrate the talents of underprivileged individuals?

A. Someone who could sing, dance and entertain others.

B. A balut vendor who attracts customers by giving discounts.
C. Sleeping in the couch and doing nothing all day.
D. Doing laundry at home every other day.

30. What actions would you take to help the society become a better place?

A. Identify yourself as part of the society. B. Follow implemented government rules of the society.
C. Commit and be involve in the society. D. Work hard and be productive in the society.

31. How would you solve bad human relations that are transformed by social systems?

A. None. It is not my business anyway. B. Live a life that reflects good interpersonal relationships.
C. Call the police when bad things happen. C. Keep quite and let time deal with the situation.

32. What other ways would you choose to introduce change in a very conservative and timid society?

A. Learn their culture first before introducing change. B. Learn their language to understand them more.
 C. Learn their daily way of life. D. All of the above.

33. How could you develop a meaningful life of an underprivilege individual?

A. Who cares, I have my own life to take care of. B. No need. He is a survivor, he knows what to do.
C. Provide opportunities for that person to develop. D. Show and give the person due respect.

34. What would the result be if you know that death is unavoidable?

A. I will be scared and dare not talk about it. B. I will make my life meaningful for me and others.
C. I will apply for death insurance immediately. D. I will ask forgivness to all I offended before I die.

35. How would you like to be remembered by others?

A. As a person who cares for other people B. As a good citizen of the society where I live.
B. As an individual whom others trust in the society. D. All of the above.

36. How does acknowledging the strengths and weaknesses of people with disabilities or belonging to the
underprivileged help you perceive them?

A. It helps us see the situation in a good way. B. It helps us understand how they think and act.
C. It makes us find ways to support and help them. D. It changes our perspetive about PWD’s.

37. What can you point out about authentic dialogue?

A. When the dialogue shows effective understanding of another person.

B. When the dialogue portrays the active participation of two people talking to each other.
C. When the dialogue between two people expresses the five elements of intersubjectivity.
D. When all of the above mentioned happens in dialogue.

38. Why do you think that underprivileged people should improve themselves?

A. So that they can learn skills and talents for survival. B. So that they could find work opporutnities.
C. So that they can develop their self confidence. D. All of the above.

39. How would you explain the phrase coined by Socrates that, “Man is a Social Animal”?

A. It allows us to appreciate and realize the that we need the help of the people.
B. It allows us to appreciate the recognition of other people.
C. It allows us to appreciate that we are not alone in this world.
D. None of the above.

40. How can you portray fair treatment for person with dissabilities (PWD) in our society?

A. Give them the rights and privileges according to our law.

B. Give them the respect and support needed to move on in life.
C. Give them money so that they could do business.
D. Give them discounts in all purchased products.

41. How would you elaborate the meaning of interpersonal relatioship?

A. It is the need of belongingness, sense of love and to be love, and sexual fulfillment.
B. It is the need of self satisfaction in expense of others.
C. It is the surrendering of your own will to the will of the people.
D. It is the giving of a portion of your freedom to the society.

42. Predict the outcome if one of the 6 elements of society is not present.

A. The society will move on and survive. B. The society will be in the state of peace.
C. The society will not stand the test of time. D. The society will be in total chaos.

43. What facts can you gather about the meaning of social contract?
 A. Man by nature is good, and thus man basically surrenders his individual will to the will of the people.
B. It stands on the assumption that human nature is basically selfish.
C. The aim of government is the preservation of liberty, property, life, and well-being in general.
D. All of the above.

44. How would you determine the facts of John Locke’s idea of social contract – “that the aim of government is
the preservation of liberty, property, life, and well- being in general”?.

A. The government spends money for making roads which are efficient and conducive for commuters.
B. The government spends money for developing important infrastructures – like clinics - in the society.
C. The government spends money for staff outings and team building of their own group only.
D. The government spends money for higher salaries of its contractual employees.

45. What is your opinion about the unavoidable truth that man will die?

A. Since death is unavoidable, I must work hard and save money for my family.
B. Since death is unavoidable, I must cherish each day of my life and make it meaningful.
C. Since death is unavoidable, I must enjoy life because I only live once.
D. Since death is unavoidable, I will cross the bridge when I get there.

46. What alternative would you suggest so that others would understand the meaning of life?

A. Spend all your efforts in getting the things that you want in life.
B. Start saving money and invest on things that gives you benefit.
C. One must accept that, the meaning of life depends on how you live your life.
D. Enjoy life as much as you can, you only live once!!!

47. How would you improve your way living?

A. No need to rush. You are still young and life is good.

B. I need to work hard early in my career, and enjoy life by the age of 50.
C. The kind of life we’ll live is the life we intend to live and we live.
D. None of the above.

48. How does one live a meaningful life in the reality of impending death?

A. Our lives can only be ours once we lose these for the sake of others.
B. Death is not just the absence of life but the appreciation of life.
C. The kind of life we’ll live is the life we intend to live and we live.
D. None of the above.

49. How would you like to put meaning to your life knowing your impending death?

A. Our lives can only be ours once we lose these for the sake of others.
B. Death is not just the absence of life but the appreciation of life.
C. The kind of life we’ll live is the life we intend to live and we live.
D. None of the above.

50. How would you explain the reason of the phrase,“An unexamined life is not worth living.” –Socrates

A. Our lives can only be ours once we lose these for the sake of others.
B. Death is not just the absence of life but the appreciation of life.
C. The kind of life we’ll live is the life we intend to live and we live.
D. All of the above.