Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Borongan City Division
EASTERN SAMAR NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL
1st Quarter Summative Test in Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person

Name: __________________________________Grade level & Strand: _________________ Date: _______ Score: _______

Directions: Read and analyze the statements carefully. Answer the following by simply encircling the correct answer.

1. Sophia is a Greek word which means ________?

a. Love b. Wisdom c. Philosopher d. Philosophy

2. Aina and Arriane had an opposing view about getting vaccinated or not, after a quick exchange of arguments, Aina
started attacking the person instead of the argument itself. What type of fallacy appears?
a. Ad hominem
b. Appeal to force
c. Appeal to emotion
d. Appeal to tradition

3. Jenebeth saved money to buy an expensive jewelry, she asked for her friends’ opinions in making her decision. Which
among her friends is frugal?
a. Princess suggested that she should spend the money for travel abroad
b. Mario advised her to spend the money on the expensive jewelry.
c. Janelle said that should go on a shopping spree using the money
d. Angel suggested that she should keep the money for future, more important uses.

4. If you are socially inclined, how would you interact with people in meaningful ways?
a. To be worried about what people will think about you
b. To establish attachments and seek close relationships with other people
c. To be hesitant in being attached with other people
d. To be anxious about socializing

5. What do you call the concept when an individual places himself in the “shoes of others”?
a. Empathy b. Sympathy c. Dignity d. Interaction

6. Who among the following can best engage in a true dialogue?

a. Ethel who refuses to talk to everyone
b. Sarah who talks to everyone, except her enemies
c. Joane who would merely talk about what she likes in everything
d. Angel, who can talk to anyone comfortably with ease and compassion

7. He is one of the most notable Greek Philosophers in ancient times, he was credited by formulating the Socratic method.
a. Democritus b. Pythagoras c. Socrates d. Plato

8. Your mother instructed you not to go out with friends after school and you should be home early to help her in
household chores, but one of your closest friends asked you to go with them and watch movies. How will you exercise
your freedom more responsibly?
a. Text your mother that you will be home late because you will be with your friends to watch movies.
b. Create an alibi that there are school activities.
c. Ask the permission from your mother if you could go with your friends.
d. Decline the offer and head directly to your home after school.
9. This refers to a perspective that considers a large-scale pattern in systems, it requires an individual to get a general
sense or impression regarding a situation.
a. Holistic thinking b. Partial thinking c. Knowledge d. Wisdom

10. A type of freedom that upholds human dignity and goodness, not an object that a person may use in whatever way he
she pleases.
a. Physical freedom b. Psychological freedom c. Moral freedom d. Biological freedom

11. These are propositions or statements which observed to be real.

a. Facts b. Claims c. Knowledge d. Opinions

12. It gives us the opportunity to pursue various activities to achieve our goals and attain well-being or happiness.
a. Freedom b. Justice c. Opportunity d. Happiness

13. This term refers to the separation of the soul and the body.
a. Happiness b. Life c. Sadness d. Death

14. This focuses on a specific aspect of a situation; a person focuses on certain areas of a problem in order to understand it.
a. Doubt b. Academy c. Holistic thinking d. Partial thinking

15. The following are examples of “self-other interaction” which one has the deepest level?
a. Knowledge of the existence of the other
b. Awareness of the self as being seen by others
c. Attentiveness to the surrounding environment
d. Understanding the unique behavior of the others.

16. Which among the following statements is a disorder in the environment?

a. A garden with dying plants
b. A comfort room with no plant
c. A library with small number of books
d. A park full of roses

17. This word refers to the ability to make choices and perform actions. It is an intrinsic and essential property of the
human person.
a. Freedom b. Free Will c. Physiological freedom d. Voluntariness

18. It is a deeper form of learning where if practiced with higher sense of wise judgement and keen perception, the
experiences you’ll make are more meaningful and serve as guide for improved and informed decisions, actions and
choices.
a. Prudence b. Self-reflection c. Freedom d. Free Will

19. The ability to govern and discipline oneself with the use of reason; it is having caution and giving judgments in making
decisions.
a. Prudence b. Self-reflection c. Freedom d. Free Will

20. Which of the following is the mutual recognition of each other as persons?
a. Dialogue b. Intersubjectivity c. Personality d. Character