BANGKULASI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

14 Sioson St., Bangkulasi, Navotas City

INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

Name: _________________________________ Grade 12-_____ Date: __________ Score: __________

INSTRUCTION: Read carefully each questions. Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it
accordingly to your answer sheets.
1. He is a Greek philosopher known for his Pythagorean Theorem.
a. Plato c. Socrates
b. Epicurus d. Pythagoras
2. His teachings are considered as the foundation of the Western Philosophy.
a. Plato c. Socrates
b. Epicurus d. Pythagoras
3. He was credited with formulating the Socratic Method, examining a topic by devising series of
questions.
a. Plato c. Socrates
b. Epicurus d. Pythagoras
4. He believe that philosophy could enable man to live a life of happiness.
a. Plato c. Socrates
b. Epicurus d. Pythagoras
5. He proposes the Kyoto Protocol, addressing environmental problems such as global warming.
a. John Locke c. Thomas Hobbes
b. Nick Vujicic d. Jean Jacques Rousseau
6. He proposes that the natural state of a human as good, meaning able to surrender all of his
freedom.
a. John Locke c. Thomas Hobbes
b. Nick Vujicic d. Jean Jacques Rousseau
7. He called the government as the sovereign one in a given society.
a. John Locke c. Thomas Hobbes
b. Nick Vujicic d. Jean Jacques Rousseau
8. He was a person with disability that became famous through his work “Life without limbs”.
a. John Locke c. Thomas Hobbes
b. Nick Vujicic d. Jean Jacques Rousseau
9. He was famous for his book “Leviathan” which become the basis of his social contract theory.
a. John Locke c. Thomas Hobbes
b. Nick Vujicic d. Jean Jacques Rousseau
10. He believed that even if the people are the organizers of society, in extreme cases a government
is needed.
a. John Locke c. Thomas Hobbes
b. Nick Vujicic d. Jean Jacques Rousseau
11. It is commonly referred as the separation of body and spirit.
a. Death c. Suffering
b. Life d. Doubt
12. It is described as the continuously enduring of distress, discomfort and pain.
a. Death c. Suffering
b. Life d. Doubt
13. The purpose traced by Rene Descartes of the need to philosophize.
a. Death c. Suffering
b. Life d. Doubt
14. It is known as the clear awareness and understanding of something.
a. Knowledge c. Free will
b. Fallacy d. Thought

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15. It is a kind of argument that is based on faulty reasoning.
a. Knowledge c. Free will
b. Fallacy d. Thought
16. It enables us to do actions whenever we want and makes self-determination possible.
a. Knowledge
b. Fallacy
c. Free will
d. Thought
17. It is the ability to regulate one’s actions and behavior.
a. Frugality c. Voluntariness
b. Prudence d. Empathy
18. It is being thrifty with the use of one’s resources.
a. Frugality c. Voluntariness
b. Prudence d. Empathy
19. It refers to the ability of a person to be accountable for his or her actions and their consequences
a. Frugality c. Voluntariness
b. Prudence d. Empathy
20. It is the ability to act out one’s own free will and self determination
a. Frugality c. Voluntariness
b. Prudence d. Empathy
21. It enables a person to place himself in the shoe of others. Frugality
a. Frugality c. Voluntariness
b. Prudence d. Empathy
22. It is a group of people having a territory, with one government, same culture, interrelated to each
other.
a. Social class c. Noble
b. Society d. Real
23. It is the grouping of people based on their assets, liabilities and net worth.
a. Social class c. Noble
b. Society d. Real
24. It is a type of happiness that is pursued for someone’s own self.
a. Social class c. Noble
b. Society d. Real
25. It is a type of happiness found in more permanent and meaningful things.
a. Social class c. Noble
b. Society d. Real
26. You and your friend are arguing between the leading causes of traffic. According to him, it is due
to lack of patience of drivers, while on your side, you think that it is merely not following
instruction. What kind of perspective are you philosophizing?
a. Partial c. Analytic
b. Holistic d. Logical
27. “Every boy your age already has a girlfriend, you should go find one.” What type of argument is
being described in the given statement?
a. Appeal to pity c. Appeal to popular
b. Appeal to force d. Appeal to tradition
28. Nico refuses to receive the money given by politicians during the election campaign. As human
person, what does he possesses?
a. Worth c. Value
b. Dignity d. Possession
29. Which of these statements does NOT reflect environmental ethics?
a. Man must take action to solve environmental problems
b. Natural disasters are unrelated to human activities.
c. We should reflect on how our actions show regards for nature.
d. We must uphold the welfare of the environment.

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30. Who of the following shows responsible use of freedom?
a. Instead of buying things he want, Boy start saving money in the bank.
b. A girl that uses the Internet to humiliate her ex-boyfriend.
c. A businessman enslaving his laborers
d. A lady who shame a boy for not offering her a seat on the train.
31. Who among them do not show authentic dialogue?
a. Paula who place herself in the problem of her friend
b. Dem who rescheduled her appointments to have a time with a sad friend.
c. Irish who offered something to ease the pain of her best friend.
d. Ching who make her friend uncomfortable by doing nothing.
32. What type of government is compared to the social contract theory proposed by John Locke?
a. Parliamentary
b. Federal
c. Republic
d. Democratic
33. Which among them did not live their lives to the fullest?
a. Pat who created a bucket list and accomplished them
b. James who chooses to live in the hospital for his medical treatment
c. Julius who become contented of being a janitor
d. Ninz who finds happiness in teaching persons with disabilities
34. Which of the following is not a practical use of philosophy in our daily lives?
a. Problem Solving skills c. Communicating skills
b. Decision making skills d. Performing skills
35. “This is nonsense. You’re just wrecking me, can’t you see? What type of argument is being
described in the given statement?
a. Appeal to pity c. Appeal to popular
b. Appeal to force d. Appeal to tradition
36. Andy refuses to receive the money given by politicians during the election campaign. But when
the money is doubled, he accepted the offer. As human person, what does he possesses?
a. Worth c. Value
b. Dignity d. Possession
37. This is a moral approach in analyzing the relationship between humans and the environment.
a. Environmental justice c. Environmental philosophy
b. Environmental aesthetics d. Environmental ethics
38. Which of these statement is not related to sustainable development?
a. Human activities must not negatively impact the environment
b. Natural resources must be used wisely and efficiently.
c. Resources must be conserved for the people.
d. Humankind must use up all natural resources.
39. Being prudent is on positive trait which enable a person to become a responsible person. Which
of the following human actions shows prudence in their actions?
a. A student copying from his classmate
b. A man sitting in chair designated for PWD
c. A boy throwing his candy wrappers in the trash can.
d. A lady shaming a man for not offering a seat.
40. Being able to understand others shows intersubjectivity. Which of the following shows the product
of being able to interrelate ourselves in the lives of others?
a. Showing empathy
b. Giving time or availability
c. Making them alienated
d. Not doing anything

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41. Which of the following would be an effect of society in the human person?
a. Recognizing oneself
b. Identifying our social identity
c. Comparing social statuses
d. Maintaining good relationship
42. How could we possibly live happier?
a. Complaining about everything c. Coping with the challenges
b. Contrasting the society d. Contending for our idea
43. How does philosophy develop the critical thinking skills of students?
a. Beginning to synthesize everything
b. Asking themselves of their worth
c. Contrasting opinions around them
d. Acknowledging the existence of anyone
44. The type of argument being described refers to someone adheres to a truth being
used/acknowledged for a long time.
a. Appeal to pity c. Appeal to popular
b. Appeal to force d. Appeal to tradition
45. Being an embodied spirit, how does a human person surpass his own limits?
a. He can think beyond what we can see
b. He is able to live better everyday
c. He is able distinguish truth from not
d. He is capable of everything
46. Human and nature is interdependent to each other, as a student, how could a human person use
his embodied spirit to adhere with the nature?
a. Being responsible
b. Being stoic
c. Being skeptic
d. Being aware
47. The National election is fast approaching. As a Filipino citizen, how should we exercise our
freedom in choosing public servants?
a. Vote according to candidates’ credentials
b. Vote according to the family’s decision
c. Vote according to the amount of money given
d. Vote according to your personal conflicts
48. “No man is an island”. This quotation describes that as a human, we must be dependent to each
other. As a student, how could we show that we are intersubjective to anyone?
a. Submit to authorities even if bad
b. Complain on challenging tasks
c. Respect everyone’s opinion
d. Do what you want whenever
49. What is your role as a student in our society?
a. Submit to authorities c. Respect everyone
b. Complain on task d. Do what you want
50. Death is an inevitable part of our life and sometimes comes in an unexpected time. If
circumstances like this happens, how should we deal with death?
a. See it as a thief that will steal our lives
b. See it as a suitor following us
c. See it as goal to enjoy life
d. See it as natural state in a man’s life

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