1 He was the last Spanish Governor-General in the Philippines.

9) In this poem, Rizal noted the role of religion in attaining good education.
a. Diego de los Rios a. Remembrance to my Hometown
b. Basilio Agustin b. Our Mother Tounge
c. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi c. To Education
d. Narciso Claveria d. Initimate Alliance between Religion and Education
2) The Republic Act that requires the compulsory teaching of Rizal Course and the lives 10) This was a prize winning poem of Rizal when he was a student in UST. This poem
of other Filipino patriots is ______. proved that an Indio was not only equal but also more superior than the Spaniards in
a. R.A. 7796 poetry writing.
b. R.A. 7784 a. To the Filipino Youth
c. R.A. 1425 b. They Ask Me for Verses
d. R.A. 8049 c. Hymn to Talisay
d. Kundiman
3) This Republic Act created the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
(TESDA): 11) Rizal's loneliness is profoundly expressed in this poem which has the lines, "His lyre
a. R.A. 7796 had long ago become so mute and broken; his use stammers and no longer smiles at
b. R.A. 7784 him." What is the title of the poem?
c. R.A. 1425 a. Remembrance to my Hometown
d. R.A. 8049 b. Our Mother Tounge
c. To Education
4) An Act Stengthening Teacher Education in the Philippines by establishing Centers of
d. Initimate Alliance between Religion and Education
Excellence and creating a Teacher Education Council.
a. R.A. 7796 12) Written in 1895, the verses were used against him during his trial in December
b. R.A. 7784 1896.
c. R.A. 1425 a. Remembrance to my Hometown
d. R.A. 8049 b. Our Mother Tounge
c. To Education
5) It prohibits hazing and other forms of initiation rites in fraternies, sororities, and other
d. Initimate Alliance between Religion and Education
illegitimate organizations.
a. R.A. 7796 13) The poem is one of the two only poems that Rizal wrote in his vernavular. He,
b. R.A. 7784 however, denied authorship of such.
c. R.A. 1425 a. Remembrance to my Hometown
d. R.A. 8049 b. Our Mother Tounge
c. To Education
6) Rizal was eight years old when he wrote this poem. He realized the ultimate
d. Initimate Alliance between Religion and Education
importance of having a native tongue.
a. Remembrance to my Hometown 14) The highest mountain in the continent of Africa is ______.
b. Our Mother Tounge a. Mount Everest
c. To Education b. Mount Kilimanjaro
d. Initimate Alliance between Religion and Education c. Mount Fuji
d. Mount Apo
7) This poem was written by Rizal when he was 15 years old His memories of Calamba
demonstrated his innate love of nature that ultimately developed into a greater love of 15) He coined the term "survival of the fittest."
nation. a. Karl Marx
a. Remembrance to my Hometown b. August Comte
b. Our Mother Tounge c. Herbert Spencer
c. To Education d. Arnold Toynbee
d. Initimate Alliance between Religion and Education 16) This is a multilateral agreement regulating international trade. According to its
8)In this poem, Rizal compared education to the goodness of light, wisdom, hope, preamble, its purpose was the "substantial reduction of tariffs and other trade barriers
peace and truth. and the elimination of preferences on a reciprocal and mutually advantageous basis."
a. Remembrance to my Hometown a. APEC
b. Our Mother Tounge b. ASEAN
c. To Education c. NAFTA
d. Initimate Alliance between Religion and Education d. GATT
17) The mountain that separates the continents of Asia and Europe is ______. 26) The Allies of World War II, called the United Nations from the January 1, 1942
a. Ural Mountain declaration, were the countries that together opposed the Axis powers during the
b. Mount Everest Second World War. Which among the countries belongs to the "Allies"?
c. Mount Kilimanjaro a. Japan
d. Mount Fuji b. France
c. Italy
18) The "yellow race" is also known as:
d. Germany
a. Caucasians
b. Mongoloids 27) The first Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines.
c. Negroids a. Sergio Osmeña
d. Malays b. Mariano Trias
19) Year 2014 has been declared by Pope Francis as Year of the ______. c. Ramon Avanceña
a. Laity d. Salvador Laurel
b. Hope 28) Who was the Spanish Governor-General who ordered the deportation of Jose Rizal
c. Faith to Dapitan?
d. Righteousness a. Gov. Gen. Eulogio Despujol
20) The Russian President who gave Crimea to Ukraine in 1954 is ______. b. Gov. Gen. Carlos Maria dela Torre
a. Vladimir Putin c. Gov. Gen. Camilo de Polavieja
b. Michael Gorbachev d. Gov. Gen. Fermin Jaudenes
c. Joseph Stalin 29) Who was the hero of the Battle at Tirad Pass?
d. Nikita Krushchev a. Macario Sakay
21) Which of the following countries is located in Central America: b. Diego Silang
a. Mexico c. Antonio Luna
b. Puerto Rico d. Gregorio del Pilar
c. Panama 30) What is the Bukidnon plateau known for?
d. Colombia a. Strawberry plantation
22) The capital city of Australia. b. Banana plantation
a. Melbourne c. Orchidarium
b. Sydney d. Pineapple plantation
c. Canberra 31) Corazon Aquino is to Freedom Constitution as Ferdinand Marcos is to______
d. Perth a. Subservience to America
23) The principle of checks and balances is intended to maintain balance among b. Ties with Asian nations
executive, legislative and judicial departments of the government. Which one is a check c. New society
on the executive department by the judiciary? d. "Filipinos First" policy
a. Determining the salaries of the President and the Vice President. 32) In whose term was the celebration date of Philippine Independence Day changed
b. Declaring a legislative measure unconstitutional. from July 4 to June 12?
c. Declaring an act of the President unconstitutional. a. Diosdado Macapagal
d. Impeaching the President b. Carlos P. Garcia
24) ______ was named "Distinguished and Ever Loyal City" by Legazpi. c. Ferdinand Marcos
a. Manila d. Elpidio Quirino
b. Cebu 33) In which order did the following occupy the Philippines?
c. Bohol a. Spaniards, Americans, Japanese, British
d. Samar and Leyte b. Spaniards, Americans, British, Japanese
25) A Visayan bamboo drum: c. British, Spaniards. Americans, Japanese
a. Kudyapi d. Spaniards, British, Americans, Japanese
b. Tultogan 34) Which is a visible Hispanic legacy?
c. Silbay a. Love for fast food
d. Kutibeng b. Love for basketball
c. Prevalence of noodles
d. Prevalence of Spanish surnames among Filipinos
35) Who among the Presidents of the Philippines was known for his love for the "little
man" and opened Malacanang Palace to all? 43) Which economic system is based on free enterprise?
a. Ferdinand Marcos a. Mixed economies
b. Ramon Magsaysay b. Capitalism
c. Carlos P. Garcia c. Communism
d. Elpidio Quirino d. Globalism
36) Why is the Philippines described to have the largest Diaspora network in the world? 44) What is GNP in economics?
a. OFWs dollar remittances prop the nation's economy a. General National Product, a way to detect a country's economic growth.
b. A number of Filipinas marry foreigners b. Gross National Product, a way to determine a country's productivity.
c. Its insular nature makes its people live far apart c. General National Product, a way to detect a country's productivity.
d. About 11 % of its population is overseas d. Gross National Product, a way to determine a country's economic growth rate
37) Who was the Katipunero through whom the Katipunan was discovered by Fr. 45) "Trabaho lang, walang personalan" is a reminder for every Filipino to counteract his
Mariano Gil? ______.
a. Apolonio de la Cruz a. lack of discipline
b. Teodoro Patiño b. tendency to be lazy
c. Jose del Rosario c. extreme personalism
d. Daniel Tirona d. tendency to overwork
38) Even though women of the Katipunan were exempted from the pact, who 46) Risking his life, a Filipino boy dives into a pool of water to save a drowning boy.
participated in the blood compact and fought fearlessly, in twelve bloody''battles of the Which trait does tie demonstrate?
revolution in Bataan including the Battle of Biak-na-Bato? a. Bahala na
a. Agueda Esteban b. Bahala na with malasakit
b. Trinidad Tecson c. Flexibility
c. Teresa Magbanua d. Family-orientedness
d. Gregoria de Jesus 47) "No one is above the law", says Principal. She imposes the penalty to all children
39) The first woman in Panay to fight in the Philippine revolution, also known as the deserving of penalty but exempts the son of her kumare from the same penalty that he
Visayan Joan of Arc. equally deserves. What Filipino trait is shown?
a. Agueda Esteban a. Utang-na-loob
b. Trinidad Tecson b. Lack of discipline
c. Teresa Magbanua c. Extreme personalism
d. Gregoria de Jesus d. Colonial mentality
40) In a cooperative, what is the maximum term of a Board of Director? 48) A foreigner once remarked: "I envy Filipinos. They can sleep anywhere." What
a. Three consecutive terms Filipino trait is being praised?
b. two terms but not consecutive a. Faith in God
c. One term only b. Joy and humor
d. two consecutive terms c. Adaptability
d. Creativity
41) For the organization and registration of a cooperative, what is the required minimum
49) If you want to see the impact of the major religions of the world in people's way of
number of persons?
life, in which continent must you travel?
a. 25
a. Asia
b. 30
b. North America
c. 15
c. Australia
d. 20
d. Europe
42) A country does not need to specialize in everything. She needs to concentrate on
50) Which was the first hominid with marked expansion of the brain?
that thing which she is good at. This thought is in line with the economic principle
a. Homo sapiens
of_____.
b. Homo erectus
a. profit and loss
c. Homo habilis
b. supply and demand
d. Neanderthal man
c. opportunity and cost
d. comparative advantage
 60 The Americans acquired the philippines as their colony because
51 The earliest form of government of the filipinos was? A. They invated the philippines
A. Pueblo B. They helped Filipinos fight spaniards
B. Barangay C. Spain ceded the philippines by virtue of the treaty of Paris of 1898
C. Encomienda D. They defeated the Spaniards
D. Alcaldia 61The constitution empowers the president to declare martial for
52. The name "felipas" was given to the territory that spain later colonized by: A 30 days
A. Magellan B 60 days
B. Legazpi C 45 days
C. Erdaneta D 90 days
D. Villabos 62 an enrolled bill may become a law after lapse of?
53 Who led the first europeans who arrived in the philippine history? A 30days
A. Miguel lopez de legazpi B 60days
B. Magellan C 40days
c. Roy villabos D 90days
D. Ferdinand magellan 63 The government under president corazon c aquino was
54 The greatest contribution of spain to filipino culture was? A. De facto
A. Education B. De jure
B. Development of traded C. Both A&B
C. Construction of roads and other infrastructures D. None of the above
D. Christianization of the Filipinos 64 In which country did the Philippines participate in the world’s peacekeeping
55 Ferdinand magellan was killed by lapu-lapu's men in the? operations by sending doctors, nurses, soldiers and police?
A. Battle of manila bay a. Israel
B. Battle of mactan b. East Timor
C. Battle of cebu c. Iraq
D. Battle of limasawa d. Iran
65 In which poem did Rizal write about offering one’s life for one’s country?
56 What title was given to the head of the centralized government established by the
a. A La Juventud Filipina
spaniards in the philippines?
b. Song of Maria Clara
A. Corregidor
c. Sa Aking mga Kabata
B. Encomendero
d. Mi Ultimo Adios
C. Gobernadocillo
D. Governor general 66. What factor was a major cause of both World War I and World War II?
a. The spread of Marxian ideas into Europe
57 The katipunan was the movement founded by bonifacio. it's major objective was:
b. The dropping of atomic bombs
A. Seek reforms from spain
c. Nationalism and national borders
B. Demand for equal rights and priveleges for filipinos
d. The rise of totalitarian fascist states
C. Separation of phil.from spain
67. The third and last military governor of the Philippines was
58 As per the agreement in the pact of biac-na-bato.emilio aguinaldo was to go into
A) Gen. Wesley Merritt
exile in:
B) Gen. Elwell Otis
A. Guam
C) Gen. Arthur MacArthur
B. Hongkong
D) Gen. Douglas MacArthur
C. Singapore
.
D. Dapitan
68. Which is common to Sun Yat Sen and Mahatma Gandhi?
59 Emilio aguinlado declared the independence of the Phil.in kawit cavite on? A) Promoted a society ruled by religious leaders
A. July 4, 1946 B) Rejected violence as a way to political power
B. June 12. 1898 C) Led a successful nationalistic movement in their respective countries
C. July 4, 1898 D) Supported Marxist philosophy to change existing governments
D. August 25, 1896

.
69. Nebuchadnezzar was to the Babylonian Empire as Asoka was to the ______ 77This often called a "heaven of peace" in Central America. This country had led the
Empire. way in forest conservation and demilitarization.
A) Roman A. Nicaragua
B) Gupta B. Costa Rica
C) Greek C. El Salvador
D) Maurya D. Honduras
. 78 Who constructed Suez Canal?
70. How is the so-called colonial mentality manifested? A. Fyodor Litke
A) Cultural relativism B. Pyotr Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky
B) Cultural diversity C. Voin Rimsky-Korsakov
C) Xenocentrism D. Ferdinand de Lesseps
D) Ethnocentrism
79 La Solidaridad is to the reformists while _____ is to Katipunero
71. Which is a safeguard against unfair trade practices like short-weighing? A. Pahayag
A) Total Quality Movement B. La Propaganda
B) Consumerism C. The Decalogue
C) Consumer vigilance D. Kalayaan
D) Substandardization
. 80. What factor was a major cause of both World War I and World War II?
72. As an effect of our geography, in which of the following island/s do people travel a. The spread of Marxian ideas into Europe
mostly by water? b. The dropping of atomic bombs
A) Luzon c. Nationalism and national borders.
B) Mindanao d. The rise of totalitarian fascist states
C) Visayas 81. In which organization is the Philippines a member to fight communist aggression?
D) Visayas and Mindanao a. APEC
. b. ASA
73. As an insular country, to which principle does the Philippines adhere when it comes c. UN
to territorial boundary? d. SEATO
A) Two hundred nautical miles of the country’s coast
B) Three hundred fifty nautical miles from shore 82. The theory that population increases by geometrical ratio while the means of
C) Three-mile territorial limit subsistence increases by arithmetical ratio is attributed to?
D) Archipelagic doctrine a. Karl Marx
. b. Robert Malthus
74. The term that refers to the class of Filipinos who were free and independent c. Emile Durkheim
A) Timawa d. Aristotle
B) Maharlika 83. In what instance is the Filipino double-standard morality shown?
C) Aliping namamahay a. A couple brings their sick child to the doctor then later to the espiritista
D) Aliping saguiguilid b. Young parents bring up their children in a manner different from how they were
. brought up.
75. Which led to the creation of Pakistan as a nation in 1947? Religious differences c. Illiterate parents are eager to send their children to school even if they themselves
between did not go to school .
A) Hindus and Christians d. A married man who flirts with someone else other than his wife seems acceptable but
B) Christians and Muslims a married woman who flirts with another man is condemned.
C) Hindus and Buddhists
D) Hindus and Muslims 84. Which part of Asia does the Arabian peninsula occupy?
a. Northwest
76. The Spanish expedition responsible for naming the archipelago Filipinas b. Southeast .
A) Magellan’s expedition c. Southwest
B) Loarca expedition d. Northeast
C) Legaspi expedition
D) Villalobos expedition
85. The important factors which have contributed to the weakness in the internalization 94. If the seven continents were arranged from largest to smallest, in which order does
of desirable values is the? Australia fall?
a. Lack of models among the very people expected to exemplify these values a. 4th
b. Use of approaches which are mainly cognitive rather than effective b. 5th
c. Lack of follow up systems from one grade level to another c. 6th
d. Minimum recognition and appreciation given to teachers d. 7th
86. To govern is to rule and the government rules by laws. Whose main duty is the 95. In which continent can we find stormy Cape Horn which is known as the graveyard
enforcement of laws? of ships and sailors?
a. Police department a. Africa
b. Judiciary department b. Australia
c. Legislative department c. South America
d. Executive department d. Asia
87. The term that refers to the class of Filipinos who were free and independent 96. Which led to the creation of Pakistan as a nation in 1947? Religious differences
a. Timawa between
b. Maharlika a. Hindus and Christians
c. Aliping namamahay b. Christians and Muslims
d. Aliping saguiguilid c. Hindus and Buddhists
d. Hindus and Muslims
88. The Spanish expedition responsible for naming the archipelago Filipinas
a. Magellan’s expedition 97. Which is common to Sun Yat Sen and Mahatma Gandhi?
b. Loarca expedition a. Promoted a society ruled by religious leaders
c. Legaspi expedition b. Rejected violence as a way to political power
d. Villalobos expedition c. Led a successful nationalistic movement in their respective countries
d. Supported Marxist philosophy to change existing governments
89. The third and last military governor of the Philippines was
a. Gen. Wesley Merritt 98. Nebuchadnezzar was to the Babylonian Empire as Asoka was to the ______
b. Gen. Elwell Otis Empire.
c. Gen. Arthur MacArthur a. Roman
d. Gen. Douglas MacArthur b. Gupta
c. Greek
90. Which Katipunan member commuted from Cavite to Manila to buy materials used to
d. Maurya
make ammunitions?
a. Teresa Magbanua 99. With the opposition of the parity rights in mind, who does NOT belong to the group?
b. Agueda Esteban a. Claro M. Recto
c. Teodora Alonso b. Jose Laurel
d. Trinidad Tecson c. Manuel Roxas
d. Pedro Taruc
91.Which economic system is based on free enterprise?
a. Globalism 100. When the Filipino reformists asked for the assimilation of the Philippines by Spain,
b. Mixed economies what did they ask for? For the Philippines to ____
c. Capitalism a. Become independent from Spain
d. Communism b. Become a province of Spain
c. Be independent from Spain with certain conditions
92. How is the so-called colonial mentality manifested?
d. Be represented in the Spanish Cortes
a. Cultural relativism
b. Cultural diversity 101. Who among the Presidents changed the date of our celebration of Independence
c. Xenocentrism day from July 4 to June 12?
d. Ethnocentrism a. Ramon Magsaysay
b. Diosdado Macapagal
93. Which is a safeguard against unfair trade practices like short-weighing?
c. Carlos Garcia
a. Total Quality Movement
d. Ferdinand Marcos
b. Consumerism
c. Consumer vigilance
d. Substandardization
102. In which country did the Philippines participate in the world’s peacekeeping 111 What is that inevitable folkway which no one dares to question because they
operations by sending doctors, nurses, soldiers and police? embody moral laws are called
a. Israel a. change C. progress
b. East Timor b. development D. evolution
c. Iraq 112 Nora Aunor became a legend in the showbusiness because of her talent,
d. Iran determination and hard work. What role does this illustrate?
103. As an effect of our geography, in which of the following island/s do people travel a. achieve role C. hereditary role
mostly by water? b. ascribed role D. temporary role
a. Luzon 113 Pinning veil around the bride and the groom/exchange of rings, releasing of doves,
b. Mindanao etc. during wedding ceremony show that culture is
c. Visayas a. symbolic C. historical
d. Visayas and Mindanao b. continuous D. changeless
104. As an insular country, to which principle does the Philippines adhere when it 114 Aling Maria has taught her daughter how to prepare good and delicious desserts
comes to territorial boundary? from local fruits and vegetables. What cultural transmission process is this?
a. Two hundred nautical miles of the country’s coast a. observation C. enculturation
b. Three hundred fifty nautical miles from shore b. acculturation D. indoctrination
c. Three-mile territorial limit
d. Archipelagic doctrine 115 Mr. Francisco was teaching something on mores, folkways, customs and beliefs in
his Social Studies class. What was his lesson about?
105. Which part/s of the Visayas has/have comparatively more excessively moist A. material culture C. tangible culture
climate and limited arable lands? B. non-material culture D. hereditary culture
a. Western
b. Eastern 116 It was the first day of school. Miss Dela Rosa prepared activities which will make
c. Eastern and Central her Grade III children sing, play, talk, learn and introduce themselves to the class. What
d. Central and Western process did the teacher emphasize?
C. enculturation C. indoctrination
106. Which follows Pres. Garcia’s “Filipino First Policy”? Filipinos D. socialization D. acculturation
a. Should buy and consume Filipino products only
b. Should not contribute to the brain drain problem 117 Mildred, an accountant, who now lives with a married man was disowned by her
c. Should be selective in the entry in the entry of foreign professionals in the country family and friends. This punishment is a form of
d. Were to be given first preference in all matters related to the economic development A isolation C. ostracism
of the country B deportation D. character assassination
107. Aside from the Philippines, which countries claim part of the Spratly islands in the 118 When a certain culture is acceptable to one group and questionable to others, it
South China Sea? shows that:
a. China, Thailand, Brunei, Malaysia a. culture is borrowed C. culture is varied
b. China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia b. culture is a shared product D. culture is relative
c. Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Malaysia 119 The teaching and learning of religion and values mostly make use of
d. China, Thailand, Brunei, Malaysia a. enculturation C. culturation
108. The following are our constitutional rights EXCEPT to b. indoctrination D. acculturation
a. Free access to legal assistance which shall not be denied due to poverty 120 In order to achieve the goals for change, all include the following strategies
b. Have access to all records of the government EXCEPT
c. Be presumed innocent until proven guilty a. Change must involve all sectors of the society
d. Form association and labor unions b. Change must be centralized where only a few initiate the change
109 The adoption of scientific techniques to control and manipulate environment such c. Change must be holistic that focuses on the individual and the system
as modern methods for farming and fishing is called d. Change should come from the leaders and the people
A. social change C. cultural change 121 Which change is bought about by discovery or modernization to increase
B. technological change D. discovery change production?
110 Heavily sanctioned folkway which no one dares to question because they embody a. cultural change C. technological change
moral laws are called b. societal change D. social change
a. beliefs C. mores
b. customs D. tradition
122 The following statements refer to the characteristics of the Philippines as one of the 127 The biggest and most populated island in the Philippine Archipelago
important territories of Asia, except for one a. Cebu D. Mindanao
a. It is a tropical country and geographically located in the northeastern part of the b. Leyte E. Negros
world. c. Luzon
b. Philippines has one of the highest literacy rates in Asia with existing policy of free 128 As of 1996, what sector of Philippine economy shows an increase near to 50%?
and compulsory six years in elementary. a. Agricultural Sector D. Service Sector
c. The establishment of the first Philippine Republic gave birth to the first constitutional b. Energy Sector E. Tourism Sector
democracy in Asia c. Mining Sector
d. The free port of Manila is one of the world’s busiest ports, compared with other
Southeast Asian nations 129 Which of the following is not included in the main geographical and political-cultural
subdivisions of Asia?
123 Globes are essentially important tool in the study of Geography. A map is more a. North Asia D. Southeast Asia
convenient to use but all map projections have some errors in presentation of distance b. Northwest Asia E. Southwest Asia
and shapes. Given these conditions, which among the known mapping projections will c. South Asia
we use to give the true size and shape of the earth’s land masses?
a. Azimuthal Mapping C. Equal Area Mapping 130 This continent is the largest and it covers almost 33% of the earth’s surface. It is
b. Conformal Mapping D. Equidistant Mapping consider as the most diverse continent and home for earliest civilization and major
religions of the world
124 Most scientists believe that El Niño phenomenon which was greatly experiences in a. Africa D. Europe
1982, 1983 occurred when trade winds that normally blow from east to west slow down b. Asia E. North America
and actually change direction. The winds blow warm water toward South America c. Austria and Oceania
where the normal weather patterns are changed for a time. Given this global change,
which among the following conditions is not considered as direct effect of the El Niño 131 Which area of the world has been described as the “symbol of worldwide
phenomenon? demographic, environmental and societal stress/problems”?
a. Occurrences of hurricanes and heavy rainfall in the mid-Pacific region in a normal a. Africa D. North America
condition b. Asia E. South America
b. Some species of fish like cold-water loving salmon disappeared along the west coast c. Austria/Oceania
of the United States but tuna and shrimp were attracted to the warm waters 132 Which of the following continent is considered as the world’s most productive in
c. The gradual warming of the earth is known as the Greenhouse effect could agriculture?
dramatically change climates worldwide a. Africa D. North America
d. Water temperature in some parts of the Pacific Ocean rose to as much as 14 b. Australia and Oceania E. South America
degrees higher than to normal condition c. Europe
125 China has over one fifth of the world’s population and its leaders believe that its 133 If the Caribbean Islands may be combined with Mexico and Central America, it
large population hinders the economic progress of the country and to address this could be collectively and properly described as:
problem they want to achieve equal death rate and birth rate in population. This a. Latin America D. South America
government action to limit the population is known as the b. Middle America E. The Americas
a. Baby Boom C. Population pyramid c. North America
b. Population distribution D. Zero population growth 134 The name “Oceania” is widely used to refer to the scattered group of islands
126 Given the current condition of Africa, it is still considered as the most rural and least a. Central and Southern Pacific Ocean
urbanized continent in the world. With these characteristics, which among the following b. Central and Western Pacific Ocean
sentences is the least contributory factor to the current socio-political and economic c. Melanesia (Black Islands)
problems of Africa? D. Micronesia (Little islands)
a. Few states are ethnically homogenous and infancy of a strong sense of national unity E. Polynesia (Many islands)
among tribal leaders 135 What country is considered as largest producer of Diamond, although few of its
b. Insufficient capital technology, political instability and poorly trained workforce to diamonds are of gem quality?
push development among the African nations a. Australia D. New Zealand
c. The increasing percentage of school-age children who did not attend school low b. Canada E. South Africa
literacy rate and a grate number of world’s AIDS deaths c. Mexico
d. The replacement of Christianity among the Islamized society in Africa along with the
continuous practice of animism among few villages 136 The world’s largest island is:
a. Australia D. Greenland
b. China E. Madagascar
c. Iceland
137 What sea is often included in the physical definition of North America? 147 Among the South American nations, this country is the only Portuguese speaking
a. Baltic Sea D. Read Sea country
b. Caribbean Sea E. South China Sea a. Argentina D. Mexico
c. Mediterranean Sea b. Brazil E. Peru
c. Chile
138 It is the longest mountain chain in the world
a. Andes D. Kunlun 148 The first African nation that tried to establish industrialization to lessen the
b. Himalayas E. Pamir worsening unemployment rate of the country
c. Karakoram a. Bostwana D. South Africa
b. Egypt E. Zaire
139 What religious group suffered heavily in Europe during the Nazi Holocaust?
c. Kenya
a. Atheist D. Jewish
b. Buddhist E. Muslim 149 It is known to the ancient and modern world that this is the home of rich and key
c. Christian cities of the world. It is also of the major tourist destination and it provides a well
140 Most of the people in Latin America during the colonial period came from what designed airports and railways across the continent
known place in the world? a. Africa D. Europe
a. Amazon Rainforest D. Oceania b. Asia E. South America
b. Andes Mountain E. Scandinavian c. Australia
c. Iberian Peninsula 150 The opening of the Suez Canal connects the trading route between these two
141 It is considered as one of the worst eruption of the century that almost affects the bodies of water
earth’s atmosphere due to its ash falls a. Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
a. Mt. Hibuk-Hibok D. Mt. Pinatubo b. Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico
b. Mt. Kanlaon E. Taal Volcano c. Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal
c. Mt. Mayon D. Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
E. South China Sea and Philippine Sea
142 Which part of the earth where we can experience six (6) months of continuous
daylight and six (6) months continuous darkness each year? 151 This is the known Peninsula in Europe that occupied by Norway, Sweden,
a. Greenland D. North Pole Denmark also included is Iceland and Finland
b. Greenwich, England E. Pacific Ocean a. Apennines D. Jutland
c. Iceland b. Balkan E. Scandinavian
c. Iberian
143 In what part of the world can you approximately find the International Date Line
(IDL)? 152 Map projections have particular purposes; specifically what do we call projections
a. Atlantic Ocean D. Pacific Ocean that show all areas on Earth’s surface in proper proportion to visualize patterns of
b. Greenwich, England E. South Pole distribution with spatial area?
c. North Pole a. Albers conic projection
b. Equal area projection
144 In what part of the world can you find the longest and largest coral reef which is
c. Gnomonic projection
also known s the “Great Barrier Reef”?
D. Lamber azimuthal projection
a. Africa D. North America
E. Mercator projection
b. Australia E. South America
c. Europe 153 When these imaginary lines are used in combination, it gives you a unique
destination to every point on Earth?
145 It is a common knowledge that all bodies of water are interconnected with one
a. International Date Line (IDL)
another but this ocean covers 1/3 of the world from Arctic to Antartica
b. Lines of Longitude and Latitude
a. Arctic Ocean D. Pacific Ocean
c. North, East, West and South Hemisphere
b. Indian Ocean E. South Atlantic Ocean
D. North Pole and South Pole
c. North Atlantic Ocean
E. Prime Meridian & Equator
146 Which of the following countries is not part of the Association of the South East
154 Earthquakes and volcanic activities were frequently experienced by the Philippines
Asian Nations (ASEAN)?
due to:
a. Malaysia D. Taiwan
a. Climatic change in Asia for a long period of time
b. Philippines E. Thailand
b. Erosion caused by heavy winds and typhoons all year round
c. Singapore
c. High and low humidity brought by Northeasterly and Southeasterly wind
d. Short, sharp and shift flowing rivers from Luzon to Mindanao
e. Unstable Pacific floor under the Philippine territory
155 Manila has a good medical facilities but there is a great need for medical people 161 What do you call the new racial type created due to intermarriages of most
specially in the rural areas, the main factor for this situation is: Caucasian and African slaves brought to Brazil and Colombia?
a. Great exodus of medial practitioners like Nurses, Medical Technician and Medical a. Aborigine D. Mulatto
Doctors going abroad b. Indian E. Native American
b. Low quality of graduates that cannot passed both local and international standards c. Mestizo
for medical practices 162 Which of the following is not a human activity that threats the incredible biological
c. Political unrest and security of rural hospital across the nation due to terrorism and diversity of the Amazon Wildlife?
local conflicts a. El Niño Phenomenon
d. Small number of medical graduates like medical doctors and nurses to support the b. Development of rural settlement
needs of the country c. Increased in demand for lumber
e. Traditional medicine is a strong competitor for the scientific advancement of our D. Massive deforestation
Medicinal Science in rural areas E. Road construction
156 The “Rood of the World” may be associated to: 163 The word “Narcotraficantes” is associated with:
a. Diverse ethnic group of Asia a. Annual occurrences of El Niño Phenomenon
b. Frequent occurrence of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions b. Colombia’s illegal drug trade
c. Numerous islands, arranged in a series of arcs c. Destruction of the Amazon Forest
d. Series of high mountains and plateaus d. Trading of Black slaves from Africa
e. Super continent Pangaea and its cultural heritage e. Volcanic and earthquake activities in the Andes mountains
157 In the 19th century, most Europeans considered Africa as “The Dark Continent” 164 Which of the following reasons why people cannot establish a permanent
because: settlement in Antartica?
a. Most African nations had been subjected to European domination a. Danger of nuclear weapons testing over the territory
b. Most inhabitants are literally black or dark people of this continent b. Environmental problems like oil spills
c. Most of its economic and political activities were dependent to industrialized nations c. It is the coldest place on earth and experiencing the strongest wind
d. Most of the African land area is covered by vast desert and rugged mountains d. Ozone concentration in the area above the continent
e. Most of the African interior was unexplored and not colonized by European and other e. The growing controversy over the claims of different nations over the territory
neighboring nations
165 The three leading financial centers of the world included the following key cities of:
158 The following statement refers to the general characteristics of African people in a. Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Seoul
terms of their cultural traits except for: b. Beijing, Sydney, Washington DC
a. Few nations have developed a strong sense of national unity among its people c. Berlin, Mexico City, Singapore
b. Imposition of colonial boundaries among African people further divide the continent D. Hong Kong, Paris, Rome
c. Indigenous churches brought common traditions and practices among African people E. London, New York, Tokyo
d. Traditional values prevailed over the African Tribes
e. Various languages further perpetual tribal identities over and above national identity 166 The leading industry both for value and employment of many people in Australia.
a. Electronics & information technology
159 The population statistics as of 2004 shows evidences that population explosion will b. Food processing
bring: c. Forestry and fishing
a. A 100% increase by 2050 in terms of population d. Production of machinery for transportation
b. Africa to its greatest annual increase among the other continents e. Tourism
c. Declined life expectancy in developing countries due to famine and diseases
d. One child policy to Asian nations 167 Chernobyl will be remembered as
e. Stability in terms of population growth rate a. Commonwealth of Independent States
b. Economic bloc of former USSR to European Community
160 One of the major issues between US and Mexico which led US government to take c. Place of the nuclear reactor explosion
action against the growing population of Mexico. d. Site of the 1992 Olympics
a. Assist rapid economic growth of Mexico to eliminate poverty e. Space launcher of Russian Cosmonauts that blasted
b. Control the great demand of farmers for the south flowing Colorado River for dry
region 168 The following are general characteristics of an industrialized country except for
c. Control the increase of illegal crossing of Mexicans to the US border in search of one.
employment a. Economic and political stability
d. Manifest a virtual veto power of US towards Mexico’s economic policy b. High literacy rate
e. Support peasant rebels stage war against the state c. Longer life expectancy
d. Low infant mortality
e. One child policy per family
169 . Filipino citizens have the power to participate in the establishment or C. Culture of elitism.
administration of government such as right to vote and be voted upon as an exercise of D. Rule by those with noble birth.
____________________. 178 Among the developing Asian nations, it is widely promoted to be one of the better
a.Politicalrights solution to poverty and unemployment problems.
b.Civilrights A. Cooperation D. Privatization
c.Socialrights B. Importation E. Urbanization
d. Right to Suffrage c. Industrialization
170 Based on the early historical accounts of Europe these two nations had strong ties 179 All of the following constitute the meaning of political science except:
with the European culture and the Asian nations. A. A basic knowledge and understanding of the state.
A. Australia and New Zealand D. North Korea and South Korea B. It is primarily concerned with the association of human beings into a political
B. India and Sri Lanka E. Turkey and Russia community.
C. Iran and Iraq C. Common knowledge every events taking place in the society.
171 Among the 5 continents below D. It deals with the relationship among men and groups which are subject to the control
i. Africa 4 Australia/Oceania by the state.
ii. Antartica 5 Europe 180 It refers to the community of persons more or less numerous, permanently
iii. Asia occupying
Arrange the continents from smallest to biggest in terms of its population based on the definite portion of territory, having a government of their own to which the great body of
estimated 2004 data inhabitants render obedience, and enjoying freedom from external control.
A. 5 3 1 2 4 D. 1 3 4 2 5 A. Sovereignty
B. 3 1 4 5 2 E. 4 5 1 3 2 B. Nation
C. 2 4 5 1 3 C. Citizenship
D. State
172 The following statements refer to the African condition that hinders its potential
towards economic growth except for one: 181 It refers to the agency through which the will of the state is formulated, expressed
a. Diverse natural resources and
b. Insufficient capital technology carried out.
c. Political instability A. Government
d. Poorly trained workforce B. Sovereignty
e. Small purchasing power C. Constitution
D. Laws
173 Which of the following Asian countries has historical ties with European city and it
was considered as the heart of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empire? 182 What are the four elements of state?
a. Iraq (Mesopotamia) D. Saudi Arabia A. people, territory, sovereignty, government
b. Israel E. Turkey B. people, constitution, territory, government
c. Russia C. government, law, peace, territory
D. constitution, people, land, independence
174 The following occurrences are all natural hazards that the world is experiencing
across the time except for one: 183 What theory asserts that the early states must have been formed by deliberate and
a. Deforestation D. Tsunami voluntary compact among the people to form a society and organize government for
b. Diastrophism E. Volcanic Eruption their common good.
c. El Niño and La Niña A. Necessity Theory
B. Devine Right Theory
175 This is known super continent that broke up million and million years ago.
C. Social Contract Theory
a. Atlantis D. Pangaea
D. Social Compact Theory
b. Gondwanaland E. Tethys
c. Laurasia 184. Government exists and should continue to exist for the benefit of the people.
A The statement is a general truth.
176 Arrange the continents from biggest to smallest in terms of land area.
B The statement is just an assumption.
A. 3 1 2 5 4 D. 4 3 2 5 1
D There is no basis for judgment.
B. 2 3 4 1 5 E. 5 2 4 1 3
DThere is no basis for judgment.
C. 1 4 5 2 3
185 . What are the forms of government in which the political power is exercised by a
177. What is the possible consequence of meritocracy in a social system?
few privilege class.
A. Rule by the wealthy and powerful.
A Oligarchy and Aristocracy
B. Leadership by people of talent.
C Theocracy and Fascismarchy
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186. The pre-colonial Philippines has no established government. Its villages and 194. Arranged according to its establishment during the American Regime:
settlements were called barangays. 1. The Commonwealth Government
A Only the first statement is true and correct. 2. The Military Government
B Only the second statement is true and correct. 3. The Civil Government
C Both statements are true and correct. A. 1 2 3
D Both statements are untrue and incorrect. B. 2 3 1
C. 3 2 1
187. There were four social classes of people in the pre-colonial barangays. They were
D. 2 1 3
the nobles, freemen, serfs, and the slaves.
AOnly the first statement is true and correct. 195. What was the civil government established during the Japanese occupation of the
BOnly the second statement is true and correct. Philippines?
A Only the first statement is true and correct.ct. A The Japanese Imperial Government
D Both statements are untrue and incorrect. B The Philippine Republic
C The Puppet Government of Japan
188. What are the two known written codes during the pre-Spanish era in the
D The Philippine Executive Commission
Philippines?
A. Maragtas and Kalantiaw Codes 196. The Constitution used by the Philippine government from the commonwealth
B. Sumakwil and Sulayman Codes period until 1973.
C. Panay and Subanon Codes A The Malolos Constitution
D. Hammurabi and Ur Nammu Codes B The Biak-na-Bato Constitution
C The 1935 Constitution
189. Under the Spanish colonial government, who directly governed the Philippines?
D The 1901 Constitution
AThe Governor-General
A The Governor-Generalico 197. What kind of government was installed under the 1973 Constitution under the
C The Royal Audiencia Marcos regime?
D The King of Spain A Modified Presidential system
B Modified Parliamentary system
190. What is the first city to be established in 1565 in the Philippines?
C Military system
A Manila
D Bicameral system
B Davao
C Cebu 198. A de facto government acquires a de jure status when it gains wide acceptance
D Iloilo from the people and recognition from the community of nations.
AThe statement is true and valid.
191.The government which Spain established in the Philippines was defective. It was a
B The statement is true and valid..
government for the Spaniards and not for the Filipinos.
C The statement is a fallacy.
A. Only the first statement is true and correct.
D The statement is doubtful.
B. Only the second statement is true and correct.
C. Both statements are true and correct. 199. It is defined as written instrument by which the fundamental powers of the
D. Both statements are untrue and incorrect government are established, limited and defined and by which these powers are
distributed among the several departments or branches for their and useful exercise for
192. What was the secret society founded in 1896 that precipitated the glorious
the benefit of the people.
revolution against the Spaniards.
A Laws
A The Katipunan
B Statutes
B The Kalahi
C Constitution
C The Biak na Bato Republic
D Ordinances
D The Ilustrado
200. There is no Constitution that is entirely written or unwritten.
193. Arranged the sequence of governments during the revolutionary era:
A The statement is true and correct.
1. The Dictatorial Government
C The statement is partially correct.
2. The Revolutionary Government
CThe statement is partially correct.
3. The Biak-na-Bato Republic
D There is no basis to conclude.
4. The First Philippine Republic
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ANS KEY (1-200) 51. B 102. C 153. B
1. A 52. D 103. C 154. E
2. C 53. D 104. D 155. A
3. A 54. D 105. B 156. D
4. B 55. B 106. D 157. E
5. D 56. C 107. B 158. C
6. B 57. A 108. B 159. B
7. A 58. B 109. B 160. C
8. C 59. B 110. C 161. D
9. D 60. C 111. A 162. A
10. A 61. B 112. A 163. B
11. B 62. A 113. A 164. C
12. C 63. A 114. C 165. E
13. D 64. C 115. B 166. B
14. B 65. D 116. D 167. C
15. C 66. D 117. A 168. E
16. D 67. C 118. D 169. A
17. A 68. B 119. B 170. E
18. B 69. D 120. D 171. C
19. A 70. C 121. C 172. A
20. D 71. C 122. D 173. E
21. C 72. C 123. C 174. A
22. C 73. D 124. C 175. D
23. C 74. A 125. D 176. C
24. A 75. D 126. D 177. B
25. B 76. D 127. C 178. C
26. B 77. B 128. D 179. D
27. B 78. D 129. B 180. D
28. A 79. D 130. A 181. A
29. D 80. D 131. A 182. A
30. D 81. D 132. D 183. C
31. C 82. B 133. B 184. A
32. A 83. D 134. A 185. A
33. D 84. C 135. A 186. C
34. D 85. A 136. E 187. C
35. B 86. D 137. B 188. A
36. D 87. A 138. A 189. A
37. B 88. D 139. D 190. C
38. B 89. C 140. C 191. C
39. C 90. B 141. D 192. A
40. A 91. C 142. D 193. B
41. C 92. C 143. D 194. B
42. D 93. C 144. A 195. D
43. B 94. D 145. D 196. C
44. B 95. C 146. D 197. B
45. C 96. D 147. B 198. A
46. B 97. B 148. D 199. C
47. A 98. D 149. D 200. A
48. C 99. C 150. D
49. A 100. B 151. E
50. C 101. B 152. B