UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS

REVIEWER

Homo erectus which means upright man is an extinct species of hominid. Which of the following is not a
characteristic of this specie?

Which of the following specie of man is the direct ancestor of Homo sapiens?

Natural changes and events forced species to adapt to the environment while some faced extinction for being
unable to do so. Which of the following species first used tool in order to gather food and protect themselves?

Hunting, fishing, and food gathering were the primary activities of the early humans. These were evident during
what period?

From being food gatherers, early people became food producers and introduced the concept of farming. They
also became herders from being hunters during the Paleolithic and Mesolithic periods. They crafted better
stone tools and invented the axe. Pots and jars were evident during this period which served as their food
containers and storage. These characteristics of man were evident during what period?

Which of the following is the period where early humans had their religious rituals based on nature and
developed their own language based on sounds and hand signals?

Artifacts, being made hundreds, even thousands of years ago, are very delicate objects that cannot be
replaced by any available material in the present time. This means that artifacts are ______________.

Which of the following terms pertains to objects made or modified by humans in the past?

Which of the following terms pertains to the process by which an individual adopts the behavior patterns of the
culture in which a person is immersed?

Which of the following terms pertains to the process through which people learn to understand the societal
norms, expectations and values as members of society?

Rolen is an African girl. She is the quietest student in her class. She believes that time is gold, so spends her
free time studying her lessons. What type of identity is being described in the given situation?

In the Philippines, the Agta tribe has been practicing a unique culture for centuries. Old men wear the bahag, a
unique style of clothing. They prefer to stay in the forest than to stay in lowlands. They mainly look for natural
food sources. What type of identity is being described in the given situation?

Which of the following terms pertains on legal equality for each citizen directed at giving all citizens a strong
feeling that they are part of the overall society?

What is the term that pertains to what is shared and advantageous for all or most members of a given society?

In regard to the function of deviance and society, what does Durkheim argue will happen if we eliminate all
serious crime?
Twelve-year-old Molly is allowed to drink alcohol at home with her parents. Learning from these experiences,
Molly then drinks when at her friends’ houses. Which theory best explains her drinking behaviors?

Boston has recently had a high turnover of residents who lack bonds to the community. Which theory assumes
this will lead to crime in the area?

Brittany has a poor relationship with her parents, has no goals for the future, and participates in few
extracurricular activities. Which theory assumes this can lead to deviance?

Some poor families in the slum areas of Metro Manila resorts to do illegal means in order for them to survive
and get what they want. How are you going to justify that the example is a form of deviance known as
innovation?

Imagine that the Philippines had been devastated by a total war that destroyed the country completely. What is
the best example of a responsible member of the country especially during this critical period in the nation’s
existence?

What is define as the legal, social and ethical principles that consider the human person as deserving of
liberties and protections?

Based on the following choices, what do you think will be the best possible consequence if we remove the
Commission on Human Rights in our government and community structure?

Why is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was drafted by the worlds nations in 1948?

What right is involved if an employee is terminated from work without just cause?

What is required before a person shall be deprived of life liberty, or property?

Mr. Asher was arrested and placed under custodial investigation. He was not informed of his right to remain
silent and to have competent and independent counsel preferably of his own choice. What constitutional right
of Mr. Asher was violated?

Which statement supports the idea that our sociality is defined by the very categories that we possess, the
categories assigned to us by society at large?

The different lifestyle decisions are responsible for systematic inequalities in income, health, and life
expectancy. Which of the following terms pertains to the link social categories such as social class, gender,
ethnicity, age, religion and disability?

What is the function of social forces in the life of people?

Which of the following choices will best complete the sentence below?
“Dealing with what makes us human, ________ delves into objects and materials we have created, our
interconnectedness and adaptability with environment, our lifestyle, our modes of communication, and our
understanding of the world around us.”

Political science is a social science discipline that mainly focus on dealing with systems of government and the analysis
of political activities and political behavior.  Which of the following is not its scope?

Sociology is the study of human social relationships and institutions. Which of the following is not a goal of
sociology?

Which of the following given elements is not an element of culture?

Government is to provide for common needs, keep order, and protect society from outside threats. What type
of government wherein the people have supreme power?
Economic systems pertain to how people use common good. What type of economic system is concerned with
buying and selling goods and services?

What type of government usually relies on military support for power?

Religion is often a source of conflict between cultures. What type of religion worships one God?

All societies have guidelines that govern moral standards and even the most routine aspects of life. Which of
the following pertains to the written and unwritten rules that specify the behaviors appropriate to specific
situations?

Which of the following terms pertains to the principle that an individual person's beliefs and activities should be
understood by others in terms of that individual's own culture?

Who is the philosopher who said that cultural heritage is the cultivation of cultural patrimony?

Which of the following terms pertains to the manifestation of our nation’s development through history and it
embodies our unique cultural identity?

How were the fist modern humans (Homo sapiens) different from any other hominid species?

Australopithecus bore a combination of humanlike and apelike traits. Which of the following is not a
characteristic of Australopithecus?