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FIRST QUARTERLY UNIT ASSESSMENT IN

INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

Directions: Read and understand the questions carefully. Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE (1 point each)

_____1. Which Western thinker argues that gender roles as social construct is a reflection of the society’s subjective approval?

A. Foucault B. Kant C. Locke D. Socrates

_____2. A church believer confessed to a priest about the former’s immoral wrongdoing. In which kind of truth does this statement belongs?

A. Analytic B. Contingent C. Private D. Relative

_____3. Joseph wants a peace of mind; hence he tries to do a yoga as meditation. Analyzing of the self through the aforementioned activity
marks the philosophy of which thinker?

A. Confucius B. Lao Tzu C. Locke D. Socrates

_____4. Ana’s shoulder felt numbness after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. This statement can be categorized as an:

A. Analytical truth
B. Empirical truth
C. Objective truth
D. Universal truth

_____5. How does philosophical reflection help us understand ourselves and our decisions in life?

A. It enriches our understanding of humanity.

B. It provides a holistic view of life.
C. It helps us to rationalize.
D. It assists us to survive.

_____5. Which of the following is true about the objective truth?

A. It is independent on the attitudes or interests of a group of persons.

B. It can only be known directly by the person whose belief is true.
C. It extends the knowledge of a particular person.
D. It is acknowledged by everyone.

_____6. Alex wants to know the correct information about the country’s history. All of the following materials possess truth about the Philippine
past EXCEPT:

A. The 1987 Philippine Constitution

B. Testimonies of Filipino war veterans
C. History instructor’s personal political standpoint
D. Rappler’s live news coverage about State of the Nation Address

_____7. What is the importance of looking a situation into a holistic perspective?

A. It helps us to see the situation in a restricted, narrow manner.

B. It helps us to conclude based on considering some side of the scenario.
C. It helps us to understand the meaning and process of doing philosophy.
D. It helps us to understand what is going on and look all the aspects of the given situation before making a conclusion.

_____8. Why do you need to study Philosophy?

A. It is important because it is one of the subjects I need to take in Senior High School.
B. It helps me to develop critical thinking so as to make better decisions in life.
C. It gives hope in a challenging time.
D. It belongs in the lives of everyone.

_____10. How does holistic perspective differ from partial point of view?

A. Holistic perspective tries to broaden the understanding of restricted reality, whereas partial point of view looks solely at a
particular situation.
B. Holistic perspective sees the situation in a bigger picture, whereas partial point of view focuses on a narrow condition.
C. Holistic perspective is directed towards a greater source of wisdom, while partial point of view encompasses all ideas.
D. Holistic perspective considers some factors, while partial point of view examines general actions.

_____11. Which of the following statement best describes the idea of universal truth?

A. Asia is the largest continent of the world.

B. The Philippines is a small country.
C. Earth’s shape is oblate spheroid.
D. There is life beyond our Universe.
_____12. The following situations signify philosophical reflection, EXCEPT:

A. Mario provides service to the poor communities of Taguig amidst backlash from wealthy families.
B. Mark joins blood donation program because his brother has leukemia.
C. Jeanne passively considers friends’ advices about relationship.
D. April dedicates her life to teaching children in a remote village.

_____13. All of the following are true about Philosophy, EXCEPT:

A. It studies arguments and beliefs of various individuals.

B. It is an infinite pursuit of wisdom and exploration of different realities.
C. It is exclusive solely for those who want to become thinkers and philosophers.
D. It is part of the school curriculum, which develops learners’ understanding of humanity.

_____14. The discipline of philosophy merely focuses on abstract ideas and not on reality. Therefore, political issues such as corruption,
dynasty, and election should not be philosophy’s areas of interest. These postulate that:

A. The first statement is true and the second statement is false.

B. The second statement is true and the first statement is false.
C. Both statements are false.
D. Both statements are true.

_____15. Individual tends to become less subjective to the issue at hand if holistic perspective is applied. Factors such as age, ethnicity,
religion, and among others are the reasons why individual has a partial perspective.

A. The first statement is true and the second statement is false.

B. The second statement is true and the first statement is false.
C. Both statements are false.
D. Both statements are true.

_____16. Philosophers’ philosophical views are product of their time. Hence, Locke’s method of introspection should be viewed according to
Greek’s classical age.

A. The first statement is true and the second statement is false.

B. The second statement is true and the first statement is false.
C. Both statements are false.
D. Both statements are true.

_____17. Socratic method as an approach to philosophical reflection should be used for close-ended questions. Thus, exploring the meaning
of life or of death and existence are examples of Socratic method.

A. The first statement is true and the second statement is false.

B. The second statement is true and the first statement is false.
C. Both statements are false.
D. Both statements are true.

_____18. Creating alliances and achieving harmonious relationships among nations are two of the goals of Lao Tzu’s philosophy. While,
caring of the elders and venerating of the ancestors are self-evident in Confucius’ ideas.

A. The first statement is true and the second statement is false.

B. The second statement is true and the first statement is false.
C. Both statements are false.
D. Both statements are true.

_____19. News about COVID-19 pandemic can be categorized as public truth. Moreover, new discoveries about our Universe are examples
of synthetic truth. These suggest that:

A. The first statement is true and the second statement is false.

B. The second statement is true and the first statement is false.
C. Both statements are false.
D. Both statements are true.

_____20. Empirical truth is established by means of reason; while, relative truth is acknowledged only by some people. These affirm that:

A. The first statement is true and the second statement is false.

B. The second statement is true and the first statement is false.
C. Both statements are false.
D. Both statements are true.

_____21. Weather forecasting about upcoming typhoon is genuine therefore contains truth. Further, election forecasting is credible therefore
an example of truth. These assert that:

A. The first statement is true and the second statement is false.

B. The second statement is true and the first statement is false.
C. Both statements are false.
D. Both statements are true.

_____22. “Winarak ‘nyo kami” as an emotional assumption during a Congress hearing is an example of truth; while, Filipino rapper EZ Mil’s
interpretation of Battle of Mactan in his Panalo, is also a truth. These state that:

A. The first statement is true and the second statement is false.

B. The second statement is true and the first statement is false.
C. Both statements are false.
D. Both statements are true.
_____23. Fondness toward South Korean girl group is a subjective truth; while Filipino admirations to SB19 is a necessary truth. These
presume that:

A. The first statement is true and the second statement is false.

B. The second statement is true and the first statement is false.
C. Both statements are false.
D. Both statements are true.

_____24. Which of the following thinker shared a view of understanding of the self through introspection?

A. Confucius B. Lao Tzu C. Locke D. Socrates

_____25. Minimizing biases is one of the characteristics of objective truth. Hence, Miguel tries to be impartial on the issue of same sex
marriage amidst the strong influence of his church.

A. The first statement is true and the second statement is false.

B. The second statement is true and the first statement is false.
C. Both statements are false.
D. Both statements are true.

_____26. The idea of releasing government officials’ Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) falls under which type of truth?

A. Necessary
B. Public
C. Universal
D. Relative

_____27. Stephen Hawking’s contribution to physics and astronomy especially his theory of the universe affirms that:

A. It is an empirical truth.
B. It is a synthetic truth.
C. It is a subjective truth.
D. It is a necessary truth.

_____28. Monlimar Development Academy, Inc.’s rules and policies are exclusive or can be applied only to Monlimarians. Therefore, the
aforementioned statement is an example of relative truth.

A. The first statement is true and the second statement is false.

B. The second statement is true and the first statement is false.
C. Both statements are false.
D. Both statements are true.

_____29. Sue loves reading and memorizing general information about the Philippines. Sue’s recalling of facts is an example of which
disciplinal kind of truth?

A. Analytic B. Contingent C. Empirical D. Synthetic

_____30. Opinion such as judgment is credible. Hence, court judge’s affirmation of rule of law contains truth.

A. The first statement is true and the second statement is false.

B. The second statement is true and the first statement is false.
C. Both statements are false.
D. Both statements are true.

_____31. Which of the following situation best describes a partial point of view?

A. Ronnie seeks the opinions of his co-members about the incoming Performance Task.
B. Anne dismisses parents’ warning about her low academic performance.
C. Matthew coordinates with his team in order to win in a sport festival.
D. Lea prioritizes employees’ decisions about the company’s survival.

_____32. Having a reflection about the society is an example of which philosophical characteristic?

A. Philosophy as a term
B. Philosophy as an activity
C. Philosophy as a discipline
D. Philosophy as a perspective

_____33. Juan’s perspective about reality is “To see is to believe.” This is a manifestation of which type of truth?

A. Analytic
B. Empirical
C. Relative
D. Subjective

_____34. Which of the following situation best describes the idea of philosophy as a discipline?

A. A public officer shows his political beliefs in an election campaign.

B. An educator teaches logical thinking skills in a classroom.
C. A principal discusses MDA, Inc.’s School Philosophy.
D. A student engages in a debate in the social media.

_____35. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of truth?

A. Its opposite is falsity.

B. It assumes the genuineness of idea.
C. It has sincerity in action or character.
D. It presumes less credible than opinion.
_____36. Which of the following situation represents the notion of opinion?

A. Luke presents in front of the class the result of his scientific experiment.
B. Susan gives a lecture about financial literacy to her client.
C. Lei extends her legal advices and services to the victim.
D. John predicts the winners of upcoming election.

_____37. Which of the following does NOT represent an opinion?

A. It contains personal worldview.

B. It has strong impression.
C. It is based on emotion.
D. Its basis is actuality.

_____38. Why is it necessary to express our opinion?

A. So, we can contribute to the decision-making process.

B. So, we can be able engage in a public conversation.
C. Because it is our right to speak openly and freely.
D. Because it is our duty as citizen.

_____39. Which of the following material does represent the idea of opinion?

A. Monlimar Development Academy Inc.’s policies and regulations.

B. Government’s guidelines on vaccination process.
C. Rudy Baldwin’s prediction about the Philippines.
D. PAGASA’s forecasting of the typhoon.

_____40. Which thinker upholds the importance of history in studying philosophy?

A. Confucius B. Foucault C. Locke D. Socrates

END OF EXAMINATION

“True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing.”

– Socrates

Prepared by:

MS. SHAIRA AÑES

MR. ARGEN D. RIVAS
SOCIAL SCIENCES INSTRUCTORS