BOARD LICENSURE EXAM FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS (BLEPT) Refresher Course AREA: SOCIAL SCIENCE / STUDIES Directions: Read and analyze carefully each item. Choose and write the letter of the BEST answer on your answer sheet. Most historians would agree that their death ignited the sense of nationalism among the Filipinos. Who are these heroes? A. Andres Bonifacio, Emilio Jacinto and Apolinario Mabini B. Gregorio Del Pilar, Miguel Maivar and Macario Sakay C. Marcelo H. Del Pilar and Graciano Lopez-Jaena D. Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos and Jacinto Zamora Who is the custodian of Katipunan documents, revolvers, seals and other paraphernalia, she is also known as the "Lakambini of the Katipunan”? A. Josefa Rizal B. Gregoria De Jesus C. Espiridoria Bonifacio D. Melchora “Tandang Sora” Aquino What is the propagandist newspaper that aims to express the aspirations of Filipinos against the abuses of Spanish officials in the Philippines? A. La Soldaridad B. Diaryong Tagalog C. Espafia en Filipinas D. Discursos y Articulos Varios Which among the following events DO NOT belong to the group? A. Cry of Pugadiawin B. Truce of Biak-na-Bato C. Battle of Pasong Tirad D. Establishment of Commonweatth What is the main topic of Graciano Lopez-Jaena’s satirical writing entitled “Fray Botod"? A. Corruption of the Spanish friars in “Obras Pias’ B. Obstruction of Spanish policies towards Philippine progress. C. Immoral, abusive, and big-bellied Spanish friar during his time.D. Excessive taxation without representation among the native people. 6. What is the major goal of La Solidaridad as propagandist newspaper? Uphold the dignity and legacy of GomBurZa. Liberate the Philippines against Spanish colonization. Accelerate the economic activities of Spain and Philippines in world trade . Expressed the aspirations of Filipinos against the abuses of Spanish officials gom> 7. Which of the following sentences is NOT well-matched with La Liga Filipina’s objectives? A. Encouragement of instruction, agriculture, commerce, and study & application of reforms. B. Mutual protection in every want, necessity, and defense against all violence and injustice. C. Plan and call leaders to take steps toward the liberation of the country from ‘Spanish tyranny. D. Unite the whole archipelago into one compact, vigorous, and homogenous body 8. Which of the following is NOT a factor on the failure of the Reform Movement? A. Intensive campaign of La Solidaridad for reforms. B. Reformists were divided against themselves by petty jeclousies C. Societies established in the Philippines do not have sufficient funds D. Secularization of the parishes ended when the GomBurZa was executed 9. Many historians would concur that the “Golden Years” of Philippine history was during the Spanish colonization (1565 - 1898) because it produced the likes of Rizal, Bonifacio, Tandang Sora and De Jesus. What is the appropriate conclusion you can provide? A. Different philosophies and ideas emerged that molded Filipino lifestyle. B. Many heroes and heroines defended and fought for Filipino welfare and freedom. C. Several economic, political, and socio-cultural policies implemented by Spaniards. D. Various literary works and organization was founded during the Spanish period 10. Where is the strategic place that served as the last heroic stand of USAFFE troops against the Japanese Imperial Army during World War II? A. BataanB. Cavite C. Manila D. Tarlac 11. Which of the following reasons that made Jose Abad Santos worthy of admiration and recognition as one of the heroes of World War II? A. Serving the Supreme Court of the Philippines. B. Rendering legal service to the Philippine Congress. C. Organizing a guerilla group against the Japanese troops. D. Accepting his death to give an ultimate sacrifice and honor for country. 12. What program during President Marcos Administration that encouraged and rekindled the spirit of culture and arts of the country? A. Completing Masagana 99 projects B. Implementing the Green Revolution C. Applying Kilusang Bagong Lipunan D. Building Cultural Center of the Philippines. 13. Who was the Philippine President that established the Economic Development Corporation or EDCOR that tried to help the HUK Movement towards a better agricultural life? A. Carlos Garcia B. Ramon Magsaysay C. Fidel Ramos D. Manuel Roxas 14.As Filipino, what is the most important recognition given to Ninoy Aquino in our history? A. Return of democracy and freedom of our country. B. Installation of her widow, Corazon C. Aquino to presidency. C. The 500-peso bill and a special holiday every 21st of August. D. Renaming of the Manila International Airport to Ninoy Aquino International Airport, 15.As a Filipino, how would you show your appreciation to the contributions of our national artists who shared their lives and talents? A. Study hard and develop our own talent. B. Read about their life and introduce their stories with other people. C. Visit museum and see performances that highlights their contributions. D. Develop 2 sense of pride with their crafts as an artist and emulate them.16.1 1892, Rizal founded La Liga Filipina as a civic organization to help Filipinos, but it did not last long because of various concerns among members like. paying monthly dues. What was the primary problem of La Liga as an organization? A. Existence of anti-Filipino campaign of Spanish friars to discredit the credibility of the reformists. B. Foreign intervention against Spanish policies for reform and education programs in the Philippines. C. Conflict among the middle class and the poor members who thought that there was no hope for reform. D. The immediate formation of Katipunen founded by Andres Bonifacio and eventually the outbreak of the revolution. 17.Which of the following is the most important and immediate result of Rizal's execution in Bagumbayan? A. Formation of the first Philippine Republic recognized by Spain B. Declaration of Philippine Independence against Spanish authority. C. The Filipinos asked for foreign intervention to resolve the Filipino-Spanish War. D. The awakening of nationalism among Filipinos and to demand for independence. 18. The heroines who fought for our freedom and rights deserves as much recognition as their male counterparts. What is the best way to remember their sacrifices for our country? A. Change our patriarchal attitude. B. Read more about women in history and society. C. Attend gender sensitivity trainings and programs. D. Educate people about roles of women in society. 19.Rizal objected to Bonifacio's plan of revolution, but when Pio Valenzuela (Katipunan's emissary) asked him for his advice, Rizal gave them idea on what to do. Which of the following sentences was Rizal's best advice to the leaders of the revolution? A. Allow him to go to Cuba to get important knowledge and military tactics on how to win the revolution. B. Get the support of the rich and influential people and he also suggested that Antonio Luna be made to direct the military operations of the Revolution.C. Issue a peace treaty to avoid massive killings anc great loss of properties especially among the civilians. D. Strengthen military intelligence about the defensive end offensive plans of Spain against the revolution. 20.Which of the following sentences is the best characteristic of the Reformists in the midst of Spanish atrocities? A. Freedom fighter working hard together with Spanish insulares. B. Serious-minded and young people with self-less love for country. C. Filipino men of wealth and intellect fighting for a government position. D. Courageous and defender of poor victims of discrimination by Spaniards. 21. What country is associated with the Mogul Empire? A. China. B. India. C. Japan: D. Manchuria. 22. Which historical event stimulated hopes among anti-colonialists in Asia? A. Boxer Rebellion. B. Sino-Japanese War. C. Russian defeat in 1904. D. Announcement of the “open door policy.” 23.Where did a tragic incident occur when a British officer had his troops fire into peaceful Indian demonstration, killing many and wounding over a thousand? A. Poona B. Amritsar C. Calcutta D. New Delhi 24.What event in China that forced the opening of ports and diplomatic relations with the Westem countries? A. Taiping rebellion. B. Lotus rebellion, C. Boxer rebellion. D. Opium War. 25.What is the direct campaign in India about refusal to pay tax and protest against British monopoly?A. the Sepoy mutiny. B. the Boxer rebellion. C. Gandhi's “march to the sea.” D. the activity of Mahdi Mohammed Ahmed. 26.What is the Japanese “zaibatsu"? A. apprentice samurai. B. wealthy family monopolies. C. professors at Keio University. D. radical Japanese nationalist, 27.Which of the following is not an appropriate description of imperialism in Southeast Asia? A. Indonesia being administered by the Netherlands. B. European powers building naval stations in the Pacific. C. the reluctance of colonies to acquire colonies for themselves. D. willingness of the United States to annex the Philippines and Guam. 28. What is the proper chronological order of these events? 1. Indian Rebellion 2. First Opium War 3, Opening of the Suez Canal 4. Philippine Revolution SONS SOP NaS ewan a Row 29.Which of the following states receive an early independence after the war? A. India. B. Burma. C. Indonesia. D. the Philippines. 30. Which of the following is indispensable for the success of ASEAN? A. Mobility B. Cooperation C. Connectivity D. Standardization31.Who were the creators of the earliest civilizations? A. Hittites and Egyptians B. Egyptians and Sumerians C. Sumerians and Assyrians D. Persians and Egyptians 32. Which of the following human activities is not well-matched in Paleolithic Age? A. there was toolmaking B. they discovered how to cook their meat. C. the used fire as a protection against predators. D. scavenging for food was no longer necessary. 33.What is the most acceptable statement about Renaissance? the start of modernity. originated in southern Germany. remained confined to Italy and France. abandoned religious pursuits for the secular. pop> 34. Which of the following would best describe the era of High Middle Ages? A. it was a period of irreligion. B. long-distance trade developed. C. the power of the Roman popes was declining D. popes tried to meddle in internal political affairs of kings. 35.What is the most valid conclusion about the effect of the Black Death? was probably carried by cats. spread quickly through Europe in one decade. resulted in about one-quarter to one-third of the population dying. would have been much worse, except the population was fairly well nourished. ooe> 36. What is the best description of “Total war"? mobilization of the reserve corps. number of years’ service required of a conscript. ‘commitment of all the people of a state to the war effort. linking of economic and military policies of a nation at war. 9Om> 37. Which of the following development during the Industrial Revolution in the nineteenth century is not true?~ exceptional increase in the rate of population and mobility from rural areas to urban places. introduction of technological systems, most significantly the use of electricity and telephone. increased in the use of steam power, machine tools and the rise of the mechanized factory system. transition from hand production methods to machines, new chemical manufacturing and iron production processes. » 99 38.Which of the following statements about the pre-World War | period that would cause disagreements among historians? A. Europe had a romantic vision of the nature of combat. B. Colonial cisputes helped to develop premonition about @ war to come. C. People were already aware that technology could make war more brutal. D. Europe was undergoing failure in the state system as well as a cultural crisis at the beginning of the twentieth century. 39. What is the most significant aspect of the Treaty of Versailles? ended four years of slaughter. Settled French fears of Germany. It did not solve the problem of Germany enunciated the principle of sef-determination cop> 40.What is the main objective of the Non-Proliferation Treaty of 1968? limiting nuclear weapons. forbidding chemical weapons. stopping economic trade wars. curailing the spread of disinformation. gom> 41. What is the most divisive global issue in United States during the Cold War period? A. Civil War B. Vietnam War C. feminist awakening D. civil rights movement 42. What is the recognized origin or dawn of globalization? A. World War |and Il B. Industrial Revolution C. Discovery of the New World D. Invention of electric telegraph43.After more than 50 years of existence as one of the important regional bloc, what is the established economic significance of ASEAN in the world? A. A population of around 630 million people B. Consensus-based intergovernmental policy C. Provides much-needed stability to avoid war and conflict D. At present the 7" largest and it would be the fifth largest in the world. 44.What do you call this important document endorsed by many states in year 2000 thai aims to improve the quality of life for all people worldwide? A. Millennium Declaration B. ASEAN Declaration on Innovation C. Universal Declaration of Human Rights D. Elimination of Ali Forms of Racial Discrimination 45.What is the major issue between US and Mexico which led US govemment to take action against the growing population of Mexico? A. Assist rapid economic growth of Mexico to eliminate poverty . Manifest a virtual veto power of US towards Mexico's economic policy . Control the illegal crossing of Mexicans to the US border in search of ‘employment Contral the great demand of farmers for the south flowing Colorado River for dry region B. C. D. 46.Which among the following sentences refer to Greek contribution to the western civilization? A. The principle and declaration of women's rights. B. Hellenistic international policy in the western civilization C. The union of church and state derived from the Greek ethics. D. Application of reason to the understanding of meaning of life. 47. What is the best role of Enlightenment philosophes (French intellectuals) in the French Revolution? A. acting as revolutionary rabble rousers. B. continuing lectures before clubs and universities. C. defenders of the monarchy to preserve the nobility in French society D. applied reason and use critical eye for issues that needed improvement 48. Which of the following statements about the Great Schism is correct? A. Allof these statements are correct. B. At one time there were three men who claimed to be pope.C. The French monarch believed it was important to support Urban VI D. The Holy Roman Emperor from the start refused lo get involved in the issue. 49. What is the appropriate statement about the spread of Protestant reformation? women still had recourse to the convent for true spiritual living its influence was limited to the upper orders, the leaders of society. Margaret of Navarre became a strong advocate for the celibate life. it was seen by some as a way of changing society and government. pom> 50. Which of the following contributions is best associated with Greeks? A. Hellenistic foreign policy. B. the principle of women's right. C. application of reason to the understanding of the meaning of life. D. the union of religion and politics from which Greek ethics is derived. 51. What is the common belief about the Jewish community during the middle age? A. Jews practiced ritual killing of Christian children. B. all Jews for all times were guilty of killing a divine being Cc. D Jews deserved punishment for their defiance to Christianity. . all of the preceding were charged against Jews as group of people. '52.What is the best aim of moral activity according to Stoics? A. To live in agreement with nature. B. Found in earlier Greek traditions. C. Best left to philosophers to define. D. Combining religion, philosophy, and civic virtue. 53.What is the BEST description of the Eighteenth century philosophers? A. Leaders of enlightenment thought. B. Traditionel philosophers who opposed the new ideas. C. The university professors who debates issues of the enlightenment. D. Clergymen whose duty was to protect the faith from philosophical disputes. 54. Which of the following sentences do NOT depict or describe philosophers? A. The thought of the philosophers was so diverse that they virtually held no ideas in common. B. Medieval thinkers had a greatimpact on religion and held on the belief in the immortality of the soul.C. Philosophers believed that religious worship should be abolished in spite of the feelings of the masses. D. Some enlightenment thinkers were ready to support immediate revolution against old authorities. 55. Which of the following may NOT be associated with Immanuel Kant? A. The mind is @ Tabula rasa. B. One cannot actually know ultimate reality. C. Kant supported Newtonianism as the scientific method. D. Objects conform to human because the mind creates order within nature. 56.What is the best description for "Hegelians' Former students of Hegel who spread his ideas in public places A teacher or lecturer at the University of Berlin who followed master teachers. . Those who believed an understanding of the dialectic could lead to change in the world Conservatives who accepted the world as it was because it was the result of a rational dialectic. 9 9 oP 57.What is the major contribution of Social Darwinism in modem time? A. Impact on racial theories. B. Continued enlightenment traditions, C. Cosmopolitanism of the philosophers. D. Through evolution, states would eventually eliminate war. 58. Which of the following sentences about Karl Marx is incorrect? A. Marx feared that capitalism would not be destroyed. B. Marx inherited much of the Western humanist traditions. C. Capitalism saw human beings only in terms of cash value. D. Capitalism dehumanized both the workers and the wealthy capitalists. 59. Which of the following is NOT professed by Amold Toynbee? A. Liberal humanism has proved inadequate. B. Modem man had chosen to worship the state. C. One must study more than one civilization D. Religion has no place in the telling of history. 60. What is the leading knowledge about Tabula rasa? A. No ideas are innate. B. Slavery was part of the chain of being.C. Original sin must be removed by baptism. D. Law of supply and demand had to be kept by modern states. 61.What is the collective and proper description if the Caribbean Islands are combined with Mexico and Central America? A. Latin America B. North America C. Middle America D. South America 62.Which of the following is not included in the main geogrephical and political cultural sub-civisions of Asia? A. North Asia B. Southeast Asia C. Northwest Asia D. Southwest Asia 63. What known place in the world colonized the people in Latin America? A. Amazon Rainforest B. Iberian Peninsula C. Andes Mountain D. Scandinavian 64.In what part of the world can you find the Intemational Date Line (IDL?) A. South Pole B. Pacific Ocean C. Atlantic Ocean D. Greenwich, England 65.In what part of the world can you find the longest and largest coral reef which is also known as the "Great Barrier Reef"? A. Africa B. Europe C. Australia D. North America 66. What group of islands that is commonly associated with “Oceania? A. Polynesia (Many Islands) B. Melanesia (Black Islands) C. Central and Western Pacific OceanD. Central and Souther Pacific Oceania 67.Among the South American nations, what country is the only Portuguese speaking country? A. Peru B. Chile C. Brazil D. Argentina 68. What are the two bodies of water connected by the Suez Canal? A. Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea B. Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean C. Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico D. South China Sea and West Philippine Sea 69. What kind of map projection that shows alll areas on Earth's surface in proper proportion to visualized patters of distribution with spatial data? A. Mercator projection B. Equal area projections C. Albers conic projection D. Lambert azimuthal projection 70. What are the imaginary lines that gives you a unique destination to every point on Earth? A. Prime Meridian & Equator B. International Date Line (IDL) C. Lines of Longitude and Latitude D. North, East, West and South Hemisphere 71.In the 19" century, what is the common idea of most Europeans about Africa? most inhabitants are literally black or dark people most nations are subjected to European domination the land area is covered by vast desert and rugged mountains . unexplored and not colonized by European and other neighboring nations 9O@> 72. What is the known supercontinent that broke up million and million years ago? A. Pangaea B. Atlantis C. Laurasia D. Gondwanaland73. What do you call the new racial type created due to intermarriages of most Caucasian and African slaves brought to Brazil and Colombia? A. Indian B. Mestizo C. Mulatto D. Aborigine 74. What global experience is associated with Chernoby!? A. Site of the 1992 Olympics B. Place of the nuclear reactor explosion C. Commonwealth of Independent States D. Space launcher of Russian Cosmonauts that blasted 75.Which area of the world has been described as the “symbol of worldwide demographic, environmental and societal stress/problems"? A. Asia B. Africa C. North America D. South America 76.What is sovereignty as state principle? A. refers to the ancient Greek democracy B. authority to use and explore territories C. installation of state leaders through election D. AKing or Queen's role as head of the state 77.Which of the following types of authority does not reside primarily in a leader? A. Dictatorial B. Traditional C. Charismatic D. Rational-legal 78.Which of the following terms refers to the governmental structure, in which the nobles maintain supplies and wealth for the monarchy in exchange of military protection? A. Feudalism B. Imperialism C. Homage D. Vassalage79. Which of the following is an anarchist’s belief? A. Anecessary evil B. Withering away C. Arfficial construets D. Instruments of democratic will formation 80. Which of the following rights of a citizen is not true? A. allowed to exercise suffrage B. create a military group for protection C.. practice individual dignity and freedom D. can get an official passport issued by the state 81.Which is not a characteristic of youth's engagement in politics today? A. Higher than average voting turnouts B. Higher than average non-voting political behaviors C. Higher than average concern with post-materialist issues D. Lower than average consumption of news and current events 82.Which statement best expresses the shift to post materialism? A. People are more concerned today with spirituality inspired lifestyles than with consumerism. B. People are more concerned today with environmental activism than with social conservatism. C. People are more concerned today with the quality of life issues than with ‘economic growth and security. D. People are more concerned today with lowering taxes than with the decline of the welfare state. 83.Which of the following is not an act of terrorism? A. The use of tear gas to suppress public looting . The use of violence by non-state actors to achieve political ends . The indiscriminate destruction of civilian property to attain military objectives The use of secretive security agencies to assassinate leaders of foreign governments B. , D. 84, Which concept corresponds best to the functionalist analysis of the state? A. Power B. Goal attainment C. Symbols of authorityD. Greatest good for the greatest number 85. Which of the following is associated with Karl Marx political view about the state’? A. Pluralism B. The needs of capital C. Proletarian revolution D. Political supply and demand 86.Which is not one of functionalism's four main purposes of government? A. Maintaining law and order B. Meeting social needs C. Equally distributing resources D. Planning and directing society 87.What theoretical perspective is applicable for the reflective assessments and critique of society and culture using knowledge from the social sciences and the humanities? A. Feminist B. Critical theory C. Functionalist D. Symbolic interactionist 88. Which of the following statements represent a symbolic interactionist perspective on the state? A. The state is a means of attaining societal goals. B. The state is a means of managing the affairs of the bourgeoisie. C. The state is made up of meaningful interactions of small groups of men. D. The state is made up of meaningful interactions of small groups of people. 89, What is the main characteristic of an Islamic state? A. Caliph was the source of ell law. B. rule was rarely theocratic. C. no separation between secular and spiritual authority. D. Koran regulated spiritual life, but not government and society. 90. Which of the following theories do not agree with the origin of the state? A. Divine Theory B. Force Theory C. Social Contract TheoryD. Out of Africa Theory