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QUICK .
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Reviewer
Social Sciences
Questions and Answers with Concise
and Easy to Understand Explanations

Deo M. Talao

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 Preface

The QUICK LET Reviewer: Social Sciences, Is primarily, but

not solely, intended for those who are about to take, the
Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET). It contains a
collection of questions from different social science topics
divided into different test sets with 20 questions each so that it
would be easily digested by the reader. As its title implies, it
aims to provide a quick review by having a concise but easy~
t~understand discussion on each answer after each test set
instead of notes and lectures.

I am deeply indebted to my colleague, Engr. Roberto C.

Basadre, for showing me how rewarding giving reviews to
teachers could be. I would also like to thank all the reviewees
and students who gave their comments and questions, both
wholesome and hostile. They have greatly added to the color
and flavor of our review sessions.

Deo M. Talao

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Test Ill Answer Key and Discussion ............................................ 18

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Test XIII ........................................................................................ 84

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Test I l&j~ f)
1. It can be defined as the integrated study of th e social
sciences and humanities to promote civic competence.
/ A. civics C. social science
_, B. political science D. social studies

2. What do you call this feature which involves the

combining and synthesizing of the disciplin,es in the
/ /social sciences so that they are better suited to solve
// problems?
A. interculturalism C. multiculturalism
B. interdisciplinarity D. multidisciplinarity

3. Schools fulfill the role of wherein .they teach

n children to actively participate in larger(soc~
.1- [A . acculturation C. enculturatibn
'-~ Jeducation D. soc;ialization

4. The students in Miss Tamayo's Civics class talked about

governance. Based on their discussion of the Philippine
~> constitution, in whom does a sovereignty reside and
from whom does all government authority emanate?
.A~ the appointed officials
( B) the elected officials
C. the Filipino people
D. the members of the Cabinet

5. In class, we often Conduct competitions. What is

c_onsidered a good reason' for engaging in competitions?
A .' achievement is stimulated
B. cooperation is reduced
C. inequalities are highlighted
D. stress is heightened
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6. /Which group is considered the "nursery of human
/ nature"?
/ / ~: classmates C. peer group
~.:' family D. play group
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· 7. All of these are reasons why the United Nations was

established, EXCEPT to _ __
A. improve the state of health
B. prevent wide-scale conflict
C. promote economic progress
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8. What is the best indicator of "quality education" as

invoked in the constitution? Generation of reliable
measurements _ __
·A. of educational outcomes
-8. on cohort survival rate
C. on drop-out rate
0. on participation rate

9. What are considered major goals of multicultural

education?
i. Catering to diversity of learners
ii. Considering social class and ethnic groups
iii. Providing equal opportunities to education

A. ionly .c-~ ii and iii only

B. i and ii only D~ i, ii, and iii

10. Whi9h of the following is NOT a goal of peace

edueation?
.-A Develop the dignity and worth of students.
B. Help the United Nations achieve its goals in
maintaining peace.
C. Teach students the concept of human rights.
£?._) None of the above.

11. As teachers, we need to correct the attitude of some

arrogant students who keep on seeing their own way of
doing things as the right way and everybody else's as
wrong. What do you call this kind of attitude?
A. cultural pluralism · .~; ethnocentrism
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12. Violation of human rights is a violation of the of

persons.
~~ A. dignity @ freedom
B. emotions D. intelligence

13. To achieve quality education, te~chers should be

accountable in _ __
A. grading the performance of learners
B. reporting the performance of learners to parents
C.,reporting the performance of learners to the school
/ head and stakeholders
D. the effective attainment of specified learning
objectives and outcomes

14. Which of the following statements reflects a strong

"school culture"?
A. has a network of communications
@ has definite organizational co.cav.alues-
·c. has high standards of performance
D. has informal rules of behavior

15. With the promotion of social justice in mind, which does

NOT belong to the group?
rAJ Absolute right over property
:B. Diffusion of wealth
C. Equitable access to education
D. Profit sharing

16. The logo of the Olympic Games represents the

interconnectedness of the countries in the world. What
does the global activity pro.DJ,_ote?
A. World history \ C.)World peace
B. World industry World tourism 'c>.
17. What term best characterizes a peaceful community?
/~:-<Ethical C. Spiritual
/ -~~Harmonious D. Tolerant

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18. The UNt§CO is ' an international organization promoting

which programs of the UN?
A. competence, science, nature
j: B. education , science, culture · · ).•'·" . . ' I

C. nationality, unity, science

Q?~ unity, organization, education

19. When a school's mission says that it offers a holistic

~pproach to education, which goal in peace education
/a·re th!3Y helping to achieve?
/ . A. Friendship among different cultural groups
~Full development of the human personality
'e :' Promotion of understanding and tolerance
D. Respect for human rights

I 20. When the students in Mr. Pareja's Asian History class

·visited ·mosques and temples and interviewed the people
/ " inside, in a way, he is promoting _ __
/ A. appreciation of different cultures
I: B. awareness of social differences
C_,_;espect for human rights
I @)olerance towards other religion

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Test I
Answer Key and Discussion

1. 0 6. 8 11. c 16.C
2. 8 7. 0 12. A 17. 8
3. 0 8. A 13. 0 18.8
4.C 9.0 14.8 19.8
5.A 10.0 15.A 20.0
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..,, 1. D.
Civics is the study of rights and duties of citizenship.
Political science is concerned _with the theory and
practice of politics. Civics: and political science·are
disciplines that fall under the umbrella term of social
sciences.

2. B.
The different disciplines in the social sciences can be
combined to synthesize broad perspectives, e.g.
geography and political science can be combined into
geopolitics to study politics and territory.

3. D.
Socialization is the process in which individuals team
how to acquire knowledge, skills, and values of their
society. The school is one institution that teaches these
knowledge, skills, and values.

4. c.
According to Article II, Section 1 of the 1987 Philippine
Constitution, "sovereignty resides in the people and all
government auttl'Oi'ityemanatesli'Omlfiem...- ·---~

5. A.
Positive competition promotes hard work and effort to
reach a goal.

6. B.
In most societies, the family is the most basic institution
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7. D.
The UN does not promote any, but respects all
religions. The term "Word of God" is used almost
exclusively by Christians.

8. A.
Effectiveness is best measured by outcomes or results.

9. D.
Multicultural education aims to create equal educational
opportunities for students from diverse racial, ethnic,
social-class, and cultural groups.

10. D.
Peace education aims to teach students the concept of
human rights as well as develop their dignity and worth.
Both of these are goals of the UN.

11. c. '
.E;thnocentrj sm i.s the tendency to believe that one's
~~~rii.c O! cu.ltural group is centrally important.

12. A.
Dignity signifies that humans have an innate right to
respect and ethical treatment.

13. D.
One of the primary responsibilities of teachers is to
make sure that learning objectives are achieved and
that results are satisfactory.

14. B.
The school's culture is reflected in its core values which
are embodied in its mission and vision statements.

15. A.
Social justice refers to the idea of creating a society or
institution that is based on the principles of equality and
solidarity. Absolute rights over property implies owner-
ship and enjoyment for one person or group only.
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16. c.
The Olympic games sought to foster the ideal of a
"sound mind in a sound body" and to promote
friendship among nations.

1!7. B.
Harmony means agreement. One of the goals of peace
education is to enable people to live in harmony with
each other and with nature.

18. B.
The acronym UNESCO means the United Nations
Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization .

19. B.
Holistic education does not only provide students with
skills that will tackle the academic rigors but also
prepare them for the challenges of life.

20. D.
Mosques and temples are places of worship and are
connected to certain religions.

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1. What makes the social sciences a "science"?

A. It uses a lot of theories.
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;__.... B. It explores the different aspects of the human society.
~C. It uses empirical methods in research.
c~lt is a systematic body of knowledge.
2. Jose Rizal explained that we can partly attribute the
·Filipinos' tendency to be indolent to .
;·~ their i~telligence ~ _,Lt.:?-u jON~ c,'{a,-·l·--n~
./~:~~;)he climate of th'co~ntry ~ J
/ C. the influence of o.~sian neighbors _
D. the poor economic c~tion of the country
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humanities?
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history
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4. educatioQ' aims to prepare students for a

-pa_rt_i-cu-la-r relationstlip with one another and Withlhe
J)olitical commuDity. ·
.P A. Environmental
B. Democratic
C. Civic
' D. Citizenship

5. ? he family into Which one is born is called the _ __

; A~lblood'family C. family of procreation
L 'B. extended family D. nuclear family

6. Giving "abuloy" to a bereaved family, hospitality, and the

•bayanihan• prove which Filipino trait? .
-· 'A adaptability C.,, hard work and industry
B. faith and religiosity 1 '?.:
pakikipag kapwa-tao

7. T~ students in a PEHM class were tasked to note down

the Spanish influences in our arts and culture. Which
/ Pr:ocess explains this presence of Spanish influence?
// /A. cultural diffusion C. interbreeding
· B. inheritance D. evolution

8. The context plays a role when the medium of

instruction used in class is a hindrance for the students'
(fbi rt lfr ()
leilming.
/"(~) cultural · ·l'Jv,
J C. political
B. economic D. social

9. Wh~t is/are the importance of immersing oneself in the

<?>rhmunity that he/she is teaching?
/A. The teacher can prepare culturally-appropriate
/ materials for his/her students.
B. The teacher will get to know the needs of the
community and teach·the students the skills to
/- -c achieve those needs.
C. All of the above.
0. None of the above .

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10. What topic could NOT possibly fall under the United
Nations' core valu~...Q.ldemocr:acy?
A practica·l Taw-
1, B. respect for minority groups / ft(.<. t -' 9.:- HtM"..-,...; .IG...1e,r,/J
1~' (C) the constitution and its implications •c.?
t>. the role of the people in governance
11. Which among the following are examples of material
culture?
(~);lathing C. mores .
B. folkways D. sentiments

' i 12. When Mr. Ligan writes his syllabus in alignment with the
country's goals, which context in preparing his contents
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and methods is he consideriQg?
A.,social ,G. economic
B. politic~! D. cultural
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13. Since most parents have unstable means of livelihood,
Miss Jen is sensitive enough to consider the _ __
.context in planning her activities and assignments .
.· / A social :§ ' economic
B. political D. cultural

14. In what instance is a Filipino's double-standard of

moraJity shown?
---A;A couple brings their sick child to the doctor then later
/, to a faith healer.
,,. - '('V Amarried _man who fli~s with someone els~ other
,' " than his Wife seems acceptable but a marned woman
who flirts with another man is unacceptable.
C. Young parents bring up their children in a manner
different from how they were brought up.
D. Illiterate parents are eager to send their children to
school even if they themselves did not go to school.

15. Children learn culture from parents and teachers. What

, is this process called?
·P A Enculturation C. Acculturation
B. -Assimilation L D. Accommodation
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16. Children learn how to open coconuts and do other
common chores In a coconut farm. In this instance,
culture is transmitted through _ __
A. acculturation C. enculturation
B. assimilation D. immersion

17. On which concept is the cross-cultural undertaking

advOcated by anthropologists and sociologists based in
,order to prevent eth~~ntrism?
.. / A~ Acculturation . A C. Global solidarity
. B. Cultural relativism D. Ethnocentrism
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18. The widening horizon concept states that the study of
human beings should begin with examples from the
environment~
fc,, -A-.l_o_ca_l_ _c.
,irternational
B. national (D. All of these
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19. The central idea of this curriculum design is that each

~ocial science discipline carries a b~~ic structure of
/ concepts-that_can .be_o(g_~_nized to ·ma~~- l~ar~ing _more
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"' A. fused C. spiral
B. holistic n: widening horizon

20. Which is not a definition of sustainable development?

A. a pattern of resource use that aims to meet human
needs while preserving the environment so that these
/ needs can be met not only in the present, but also for
future generations ·
B. development that "meets the needs of the present
without compromising the ability of future generations
~.:...to meet their own needs"
(C". ~tate wherein economic, political, cultural, gender,
'-,_ · and scientific growth is reached
D. development that is concerned for the carrying
capacity of natural systems with the social challenges
j facing humanity.

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Test II
Answer Key and Discussion

1. c 6.D 11. A 16.0

2.8 7.A 12.8 17.6
3. A 8. A 13.C 18.A
4.D 9. c 14.8 19.C
5.D 10.8 15. A 20.C
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1. c.
Science is oftentimes defined as a systematic body of
knowledge. Social Science explores the different
aspects of human society and uses rigorous, empirical
methods when conducting research.

2. B.
Jose\
Rizal, in his work "On The Indolence of the
Filipinos", tried to correct the perception of Spaniards
that Filipinos are lazy by explaining that Filipinos are
wise enough not to toil all day under the heat of the
burning, tropical sun.

3. A.
The humanities focuses on the human condition . Unlike
the social sciences that uses empirical methods in
research, the study of humanities uses analytical,
speculative methods. History on the other hand needs
evidences and documents for study.

4. D.
Citizenship education enables people to make their
own decisions and to take responsibility for their own
lives and their communities, thereby creating a
democratic society.

5. D.
A nuclear family Js a family group consisting of a father,
mother and their children, who share living quarters.

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6. D.
Kapwa denotes togetherness. Abuloy means
contribution, and bayanihan, means communal unity,
as well as hospitality. All illustrate togetherness.

7. A.
Cultural diffusion is used to describe the spread of
cultural items from one culture to another.

8. A.
The language of instruction falls under the cultural
context.

9. c.
When teachers are immersed in a community, they
would know the community's problems. They would
then be able to create lessons that would provide the
community with solutions on how to solve those
problems.

10. B.
Respect for minority groups falls under the core value
of peace and human rights.

11 . A.
Clothing is a material culture that is tangible. Mores,
sentiments, and folkways are immaterial or intangible.

12. B.
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The country's goals are state affairs which are politicai '
in nature.

13. c.
The means of livelihood is economic in nature.

14. B.
A double standard is the unjust application of different
sets of principles for similar situations. In this case,
infidelity is accepted among Filipino men but not among
women.

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15. A.
Enculturation is the process by which a person learns
and acquires the values and behaviors that are
appropriate or necessary in that culture.

16. D.
Immersion is the mingling with the community to attain
a common goal or interest.

17. B.
Cultural relativism is the principle that an Individual
I human's beliefs and activities should be understood by
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others in tenns of that individual's own culture. It Is the
antithesis of ethnocentrism.

18. A.
The widening horizon starts from experiences within the
local community and moves on towards national issues
and finally into the international arena.

19. c.
The spiral curriculum lets students revisit a subject
matter's content at the different levels of development
of the subject matter being studied.

20. c.
The widely accepted definition of sustainable
development involves three tilings: the environment,
the present generation, and the future generation. The
statement 'state wherein economic, political, cultural,
gend~r. and scientific growth is reached' does not
include the concerns of fut\.lre generations.

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Test Ill

1. While discussing the development of art, the teacher

discussed how early humans utilized stone tools in all
aspects of their life including ornaments. Which period in
humar(history is characterized with the use of crude
stone tools? -
A:it1c:iUStiia·i-~ge -h·"C)
c. Neolithic age /
B. Metal age ® Paleolithic age

2. The British scientist who wrote "On the Origin of

Species" which contributed largely to the concept of
~v6iution was . _, ~ \ ·
·A Richard Leakey ( C. Charles Darwin
B. Louis Leakey ~D. Raymond Dart
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I 3. What are the functions of myths and legends?
I A;..Tney became the basis for many early religions.
I / B. They serve as explanations for the many phenomena
// during our ancestors' time.
I C ~ They help us understand the culture and beliefs of our
,...flncestors.
I D) AII of the above.

4. What is considered to be the first step of hominids in the

process Qf.becoming true humans?
.A,, when their brains started to become more developed
Bj when they started to walk upright
/ C. when they started to use stone tools
~/ " D. when they discovered agriculture

5. Which statement proves that the Homo erectus was the

first to migrate out of Africa?
A. gave arts were found in Spain and France.
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& ''Figurines with female anatomy were discovered all
/ / ,.. , -~ver Europe.
(_Sl he remains of Java Man and Peking Man were
found in Indonesia and China, respectively.
D. Fire enabled the Homo erectus to drive away fierce
animals and provide him with heat.

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6. Which is NOT a feature of a civilization?.

-~· centralized government
B)_).iOmestication of animals
}21. organized religion
./D. widespread agriculture

7. What is an example of a fossil?

A,' hand axe C. ornaments made of shells
// B~)skull cap D. polished stone tools

Which statement does NOT describe th~ Homf)J/iJbJJJs1

1a.
A. Stone tools were discovered alongside their remains.
B. They have more technical knowledge compared to

D. -- \ the Australopithecus.
\_SDlheir body structure suggests that they walked
· upright.
D. There were signs that they knew how to manipulate
fire.

9. Unli~e other primates; what do human beings have in

co)llmon?
fi. acute perception
/ B. depth perception
C. grasping hands
( D .l beliefs about the supernatural r; .., : ,
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10. Which of the following proves that the Neanderthals /)rfll rn-'Jlf1
~e experts in hunting in groups?
~~~ains of large animals like bear and rhinoceros
7 were discovered beside them. ·.
/ B. Remains of huts w~re excavated alongside their
remains.
C. They used spears that had points hardened by fire.
D. They :~ better implements made of stone, wood,
and bones.

11. The 9Etvetopment of~was one of the greatest

achievements during this PJKioc:t .
/ /( Industrial age ( c) Neolithic age
-· B. Metal age "o
Paleolithic age

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12. Which could be a possible explanation why the Cro-
Magnons created cave arts and artifacts?
i. 'It may have something to do with early religion.
ii. It may b~ a hobby that they have taken up.
iii. It may be for aesthetic purposes.
A A. i only
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\ C. ,1 and iii only
B. i and ii only D~ i, ii, and iii

13. What are the developments brought about by the

d!scovery of agriculture?
i.\ Farming enabled people to stay in one place which
J grew into villages.
ii. The surplus of food and village-living enabled the
p·eople to focus on specializing on other things.
,.iii. The different products of farmers and artisans
encouraged barter and trade.

A. i only C. iii only

B. ii only b. i, ii, and iii
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14. What proves that many early civilizations were
theocratic?
A. 1he people created temples for their deities . .
@ The people usually had a patron god or goddess.
/ c·.'
The leaders were usually the high priests or seen as
/ representatives of the gods.
D. The people worshipped many gods and goddesses.
I. /
I 15. y.'hat improvements were made when written language
I / W.as developed? ·
/ : A.,1 It enabled records to be kept such as taxes and laws.
· '-B. Ideas and technology were propagated.
C. There was a division of labor.
D. There was widespread trade among neighboring
towns.

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16. While studying the violence in the Middle East for their
Contempor~ry Issues class, the teacher reminded the
class that the first civilization is located in Iraq. Which
,eivilization is this?
/ A. Akkadian ,C.: Chaldean
/ B. Babylonian D. umerian

17. Why was the forr:nation of governments necessary in the

early civilizations?
. I A./ ,Large projects to control flood waters and for irrigation
/ ' needed the cooperation of many people of which
, / / leadership was necessary.
B. There is a need to organize the people to protect
··themselves from attacks .
.rC.· Law and order was needed in a large population.
~lAII of the above.
18. The first people who widely used bronze tools were the

A· @A Sumerians
f r:tB \ d'
C. Hebrews
. y 1ans D. Arameans

19. Th_e se "wedge-shape" characters were instrumental for

_r:eC:ording the achievements of the Sumerians and later
r// Mesopotamians.
. 1 'I
, I A. cuneiform C. hieroglyphics
~-8'. hieratic script
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D. stylus

20. Which is NOT a legacy of the sexagesimal system?

A. 60 minutes in an hour
n B. 60 seconds in a minute
JJ ·-C.)360 degrees in a circle
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D. None of the above

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Test Ill
Answer Key and Discussion

1. D 6.8 11. c 16.0

2.C 7.8 12.A 17.0
3. D 8.0 13.0 18.A
4.8 9.0 14.C 19.A
5.C 10.A 15.A 20.0

1. D.
The Paleolithic, or Old Stone Age, is characterized by
the useofcrude Stone tools.

2. c.
Charles Darwin wrote "Oo_the_.Origin of Species".
RICh-ar'cn:maT olils.leakey, as well as Raymond Dart
discovered fos_sil~ of early humans that contributed to
the study of human evolution:

3. D.
Myths and legends instead of scientific explanations
were used to explain natural phenomena. These mirror
the culture of our ancestors and eventually developed
into early forms of religion.

4. B.
Bipedalism or bipedality, the ability to walk on two feet,
freed the early humans' hands to use stone tools which
developed their brains. -----

5. c.
The remains of the Homo erectus, or "upright man·,
were found in Indonesia and China. Their ability to
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manipulate fire was attributed to be one of the reasons
for this achievement.
Il 6. B.
1 Humans have .domesticated
.... ---- ··- . . . . animals
.- . even before the
I emergence of civilizations.
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 7. B.
Fossils, like skulls, are remains of once living things.
Material remains, such as ornaments and tools are
called artifacts.

8. D.
The Homo habilis, or "handy man", walked upright,
used stone tools, a11d were smaller than modem
a
humans. There is lack of evidenc~, however, that
they knew h~w to manip~late fire. ·\ Q 77
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9. D. I
Early and modem humans both have supernatural
beliefs. Primates, like chimpanzees, do not exhibit this
trait. ---..-- - - - - -· - ---·

10. A.
large animals can .only be hunted by .groups of
humans. This requires cooperation through
communication which suggests that the Neanderthals
had a language. ··

11. c.
The Neolithic, or New Stone Age, saw the development
of agriculture because of a more favorable climate.
Tools were reoriented for agricultural purposes.

12. A.
The caves are located in inaccessible areas for them to
be continually inhabited or for the paintings to be done
merely out of hobby. Most theories suggest a religious
purpose.

13. D.
Farming enabled humans to stay in one place and
cuJtivate the land. The surplus food were kept or traded,
·and allowed others to take up another livelihood. This
eventually led to a division of labor.

14. c.
Theocracy Is a form of government that is governed by
the divine or whose officials are divinely guided.
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15.A.
The development of a writing system allowed people to
record practical things such as laws, taxes, and
commercial transactions. This eventually led to the
development of literature and formalleamlng.

16. D.
The Sumerian civilization is the first civilization in the
world. Their remains can be found In modem day Iraq.

17. D.
A form of leadership or a government Is needed by
societies to maintain order and cooperation among
large groups of people.

18. A.
The development of the first civilization is aided by the
widespread use of bronze tools and weapons, The
Sumerians, as mentioned earlier, was the first group of
people to qualify as a civilization. ·

19. A.
The first writing system created by the Sumerians are
known as "cuneiform• because of their wedge-shaped
characters.

20. D.
The sexagesimal system, another Sumerian
contribution, is_a numeral system whose ba~ . is, 60.
Thus, we have 60-Secx>nds, 60 minutes and~9:
degrees in a circle. ) -- ·

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1. What is the study of the earth's surface and physical
features?
/ A~ topography .c : geography - ~, n- 6--cJ.-
B. geology D. cartography k D ~. •· c~

2. What continent is known as the "cradle of humankind"?

A.IAfrica C. Asia
/ a:·America D. Europe

3. The first civilization was made possible because it was

situated between two rivers that made the land fertile.
. '\AJhat are these rivers?
A. Amazon, Nile C. Tigris, Euphrates
B. Yangtze, Huang ~o D. lrrawady, Mekong

4. What.river
/
is also known as "China's sorrow"?
~/lrrawady C. Mekong
, B. Huang Ho D. Yangtze

5. Tlle.Jndus River gave _ _ _ ptace its name.

!).' India C. Indo-Malay Islands
B. Indochina D. Indonesia

6. What body of water was very important for the

development of the Ancient Greek civilization?
A_jTibet River ~- Atlantic Ocean
·B. Medit~rranean Sea · D. Aegean Sea
./ .
7. W_pat body of water borders,Europe, Africa, and As1a?
A. Black Sea · C. 'Mediterranean Sea
B. Indian Ocean n: Pacific Ocean

8. Gre~nWich, England is designated as the in

d~termining absolute locations.
·A. Equator C. Tropic of Cancer
·s:Prime Meridian D. Tropic of Capricorn

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 9. ) Nhat mountains are used to divide Asia and Europe?
,, A. Andes rC_, Pyrenees
./ B. Himalayas ( D;ural Mountains

10. What is the largest island in the world?

K Australia C. Indonesia
B. Greenland D. Madagascar

11. If the seven continents were arranged from largest to

smallest, in which order does Australia fall?
; . A. 4th c J6th
!../ B. 5th D~ 7th

12. Which country is NOT a member of the ASEAN?

{' ~A).Cambodia C. Si~gapore
· J B. Laos D. Ta1wan

13. To which part of Asia does the Arabian peninsula

belong?
A. West C. North
-B'. Southeast D. East

14. The · is considered the lowest point on earth .

. A.-,Caspian Sea C. Lake Baikal
B. Dead Sea D. Red Sea

15. The earth is approximately _ _ _ percent water.

A.10 ,£ \ W I
B.26 l_g. 74 I
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16. As of 2011, the world's pqp4_lation reached _ __

A. 5 billion C. 10 billion
B. 7 billion -o. 12 billion
. 'tl~
17. Cape Horri'is described as the sailors' graveyard
because of its frequent storms. In which continent can
we find this?
A. South America C. Asia
B. Australia .'lJ:I.\frica
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18. Which term refers to all life zones-plants, animals, other

organisms, and the physical environment in a particular
a~~t
A. Tundra C. Rainforests
/ s. Savanna D.' Ecosystems

19. Whatymficial waterway allows water transportation from

Eurepe to enter Asia without going around Africa?
. (k(Erie Canal C. Panama Canal
/ B. Canal Grande \ .,o. Suez Canal , ~~

20. It is the largest Muslim country in terms of population.

~A. India C. Iraq
~n"donesia D.lran

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Test IV
Answer Key and Discussion

1.A 6.0 11. D 16.8

2.A 7. c 12.0 17. A
3.C 8. 8 13.A 18.0
4.8 9.0 14. B 19.0
5. A 1·0. 8 15. D 20. B

1. A.
Topography focuses on the eartn's surface_. Geography
is the study of the earth. Geology is the study of the
I processes by which the earth is shaped and changed.
'j Cartography is the study of making maps.

l· 2. A.
The first true humans came from Africa. Asia, on the
other hand, is known as the "cradle of civilization".

3. c.
Mesopotamia, meaning "the land between two rivers
(Tigris and Euphrates)" is where the Sumerian
civilization emerged.

4. B.
Huang Ho or the Yellow River is also known as
"China's Sorrow• because of its frequent devastating
floods. Yangtze is another riverfound in China. The
i lrrawady is the main river of Burma. The Mekong runs
I through Burma, Laos, Thailand, cambodia, and
t Vietnam.
I 5. A.
l The Indus River, which is located in present-day
Pakistan, gave the Indian sub-continent its name.

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The islands where the first civilization In Greece
_/ emerged (e.g. Minoans and Mycenaeans} are located
in the Aegean Sea.

7. c.
The Mediterranean Sea borders Europe in the north,
Africa in the south, and Asia in the east.

8. B.
Greenwich, England is designated as the Prime
Meridian, the zero degree longitude. The equator is
designated as the zero degree latitude. The Tropics of
Cancer and Capricorn are respectively the
northernmost and southernmost latitudes of which the
sun can directly appear overhead.

9. D.
The Ural Mountains are used to divide Asia and
Europe. The Himalayas separates the Indian
subcontinent from the Tibetan Plateau. The Pyrenees ·is
the natural border between France and Spain. The
Andes is located in South America.

10. B . .
Greenland is the largest island in the world.
Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world.
Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world.
Australia is the smallest continent in the world.

11. D.
There are seven continents. Australia, being the
smallest continent, is the 7th.

12. D.
I Taiwan is located in East Asia. Laos, Singapore, and
I Cambodia are located in Southeast Asia and are
II members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations
, I
(ASEAN).
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13.A.
The Arabian Peninsula is located in West Asia.
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14. B.
The Dead Sea has the lowest elevation on the earth's
surface on dry land. This causes a very high salinity
that makes it impossible for life to flourish, thus the
name.

15. D.
The abundance of water on earth allows life to flourish
in the planet. It is approximately 71% salt water oceans
and 3% fresh water.

16. B.
As of 2011, the world's population reached 7 billion,
Most can be found in Asia.

17. A.
Cape Hom is located in Chile, the southernmost part of
the Americas.

18. D.
Tundra, rainforest, and savanna are examples of
ecosystems.

19. D.
Th~ Suez Canal, which is also known as the "Highway
to India•, is located in Egypt and connects the Red Sea
and the Mediterranean Sea. The Panama Canal joins
the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The Erie Canal joins
the Atlantic Ocean and the Great Lakes of America.
The Canal Grande is a major water-traffic corridor in
Venice, Italy.

20. B.
Indonesia is the 4th most populous country in the world,
majority of which are Muslims. This makes them the
largest Muslim country in terms of population.

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TestV

1. Who was the lawmaker, chief executive, and judge of

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pr~-Hispanic barangays?
/ K Bathala
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C. Laon
B. Datu D. Maharlika

2. What form of government was the pre-Hispanic

barangay?
( / . A.. aristocracy C. monarchy
a:
v ·- democracy D. oligarchy

3. While discussing the dynamism of the Filipino language,

Mrs.-Montano asked why, despite more than 300 years
..ofSpanish rule, majority of Filipinos could not speak
' Spanish. What could be a possible reason for this?
~he Spaniards did not propagate the Spanish
language and the friars learned the native languages
in order to proselytiz~he Filipinos.
B. The ~ilipinos in genera"-were not intere~ted to le~rn .
Spamsh. ~ J--..£.,7%...· t , cl..fr.._.t ; d "">{.<'""
C. Spain outlawed the teaching and learning of Spanish
by Filipinos.
D. Spanish as an official language was opposed by
Filipinos.

4. 'JI!ho ~ere those never really conquered by the

/ Spamards?
/ / A. The llocanos led by Silang .
/ B. The Boholanos led by Dagohoy
C. The lgorots of the Cordillera
@) The Muslims of Southern Philippines

5. During their discussion of the Noli Me Tangere, the

students debated on the identity of the Filipino. During
much of the Spanish occupation, how were the natives
·· .oJ the Philippines called?
( A)indios C. peninsulares
's. insulares D. principalia

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6. Which was well accepted by the Filipinos under Spanish

rule?
f\. .practice of polo
j) .§ .. payment of buwis
C. representation in the Cortes , _1
D. employment of reduccion ,le1t''f.:.:t~-.a...l ·

7. While discussing the Age of Exploration in their Asian

History class, Mrs. Logarta let her students evaluate the
effects of mercantilism, the basis of economic policies
during the Spanish colonial period . How should they
describe mercaotilism?
A sequestratiOn of the Philippines for its raw materials
that should flow only into Spain
B. purchase of raw materials from the British, Dutch, and
Portuguese
C. sale of Philippine raw materials to the British, Dutch,
and Portuguese ·
D. flow of manufactured products from countries other
than Spain into the Philippines

8. Rizal, focused the "La Liga Filipina" to _ __

i"' / unite the whole country
/ ii. revolt against the Spaniards
,/ iii. fight violence and injustice

A ii only
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(C. i and iii only
B. i and ii only D. ii and iii only

j' 9. Rizal's greatest resentment during his student days that

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A passivity of Filipino students
f?., prevailing discrimination
I' '"'; / C~ :Unequal treatment of students by the Jesuits
I' ··n~· use of Spanish. as a medium of instruction
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10. S,ilipino students are taught to emulate the young Jose

/ l3izal who was everything listed below, EXCEPT:
// A~loner C. reflective
· B: motivated D. very observant

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11 . Which work of Rizal was said to be an angry man's

personal debate on whether or not a violent revolution
JIOUid solve the Philippine crisis during the Spanish
/ times? ·
,/ A:... A La Juv,entud Filipina
B. El Filibusterismo
C. Junto A1 Pasig
D. Noli Me Tangere

12. Which is TRUE of the historical development of the

Philippines?
~-:'It has been an independent nation .
. / B. It has been an independent nation ever since .
./ C. It has not achieved full independence from the very
. beginning .
@ It has evolved from a colony to a fully independent
nation.

13. In !he hostility between the Filipinos and Americans, who

is recorded to have fired the first shot?
./ A. a Chinese trader C. a Filipino soldier
B. a Filipino merchant D. an American soldier
·I 14. Which of the following happened first?
. A. Aguinaldo declared Philippine independence. I >
, ... :. ~· B. Guerilla warfare against the US was initiated.
· : .· c.)rhe Philippines was ceded to the US by the Treaty of
\./ Paris.
D. Aguinaldo was captured.

15. Whiclydescribes the Battle of Manila Bay correctly?

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~·Jhe ~paniards readily won the battle over the
·7~ ~mencans.
I <BJIt wa~ a mock battle between the Spaniards and
I- ..-/ '--" Amencans.
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C. The American ships outnumbered those of the
.I Spaniards.
D. The Americans won the battle with great difficulty.

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16. In the Filipino-American War, who was called the

"Tagalog Joan of Arc"?
/1- A. Agueda Kahabagan C. Teresa Magbanua
~ Melchora Aquino D. Trinidad Tecson

17. Who opposed American rule and wrote the ·Rise and
Fall of the Philippine Republic" to exhort the Filipinos to
keep fighting for independence?
A A. Apolinario Mabini ~q.' Pedro Paterno
B. Claro M. Recto b.
Sergio Osmena

18. In their discussion of sets, Teacher Ivy let the students

arrange the order of the presidency according to the
years of their reign. Which is the correct order?
i. Elpidio Quirino
ii. Manuel Roxas
(" iii. Ramon Magsaysay
(./
iv. Carlos Garcia

A. i, iii, iv, ii C. ii, i, iii, iv

B. i, ii, iii, iv D.Ji, i, iv, iii
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19. VV:hich is the Independence Law of the Philippines?

/ 1(· Cooper Act C. Hare-Hawes-Cutting Act
/ .. B. Jones Law D. Tydings-McDuffie Law

20. In which order did the following events take place in

Philippine history?

i. The investigation of the political and economic

J\ situation of the Philippines by the commission
headed by Leonard Wood
ii. Advocacy of the Tydings-McDuffie Bill by President
Quezon and the Philippine Senate
iii. Establishment of the Philippine Commonwealth

A: i, ii, iii C. i, iii, ii

B.!i,iii,i D.iii,ii,i

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TestV
Answer Key and Discussion

1. B 6.D 11. B 16.A

2. c 7.A 12. D 17. A
3. A s.c 13. D 18.C
4.D 9.8 14.A 19.D
5. A 10.A 15.8 20. A

1. B.
· Bathala was the supreme god of the anc!ent Tagalogs.
Maharlika is a Filipino term for "nobility". Laon was a
deity of the Ancient Visay.ans.

2. c.
In a monarchy, the power is held by a single person,
such as the datu. Democracy is a form of government
wherein all citizens can participate in decision-making.
Oligarchy involves only the decision of a few people.
Aristocracy is a government ruled by the elite.

3. A.
The teaching of the Spanish language was available for
only a privileged few. The Spanish friars also opted to
learn the native languages in order to preach
Christianity to the natives.

4.; D.
Though different groups revolted and resisted and were
successful for a time, only the Muslims of Mindanao
were able to hold off the Spaniards.

5. A.
The derogatory term indio, was used to call the natives.
Peninsu/ares refer to Spaniards who were born in
Spain and lived in the Phiiippines. lnsu/ares refer to
Spaniards who were born in the. Philippines. Principalia
refer to members of the noble class.

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6. D.
Reducciones were. settlements founded by the Spanish
colonizers with the purpose of assimilating Indigenous
populations . The natives were attracted to the religious
and economic activities within these settlements, and
sought protection from Muslim raiders in these towns.

7. A.
Mercantilism was an economic theory which says that
the wealth of a nation depends on their supply of
precious metals such as gold'. Govemments must
secure this supply from their colonies and circulate this
only within their territories.

8. c.
Rizal established the La Liga Filipina to "unite the
archipelago into one homogenous organization" and for
"defense against violence and injustice".

9. B.
Rizalleft the University of Santo Tomas because he felt
the professors were discriminating Filipino students.

10. A.
Rizal's letters, as well as the peopre who knew him, did
not give any indication that he. was a loner.

11. B.
The plot of "EI Filibusterismo" reflected Rizal's view on
the pros and cons of a revolution. "Noli Me Tangere"
exposed the evils of the Spanish-run government in the
Philippines. "Junto AI Pasig" was a poem about the
Pasig . "A La Juventud Filipina" was a poem dedicated
to the Filipino students of the University of Santo
Tomas.

12. D.
The Philippines was colonized by Spain, USA, and
Japan but has -been an independent nation since
July 4, ~ 946.
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13. D.
Private William Grayson, an American soldier, shot a
Filipino sentry. This started the Filipino-American war.

14.A.
Aguinaldo declared Philippine independence from
Spain on June 18, 1898. Spain ceded the Philippines to
USA in the Treaty of Paris on December 10, 1898. The
Filipino-American War broke out in 1899 when it
b6came clear that the Americans would not recognize
the Philippine Republic. Aguinaldo was cap,Ju~ by the
Americans on March 23, 1901.

15. B.
The Mock Battle of Manila Bay was so-called because
Spain had already ceded the Philippines to the USA In
the Treaty of Paris prior to the "war".

16.A.
Agueda Kahabagan was the only woman offtcially listed
in the Army of the Philippine Republic. Teresa
Magbanua is described as .t he "Visayan Joan of Arc".
Trinidad Tecson is cited as the "Mo1her-of Biak-n'a.:
Bato" as well as the "Mother of the Philippine Red
Cross". Melchora Aquino or Tandang Sora is known as
the "Mother of the Katipunan" .
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17. A.
Apolinario Mabini served as chief adviser for Aguinaldo
and wrote the Rise and Fall of the Philippine Republic
as the Philippines fell under American rule. ·

18. c.
Roxas, Quirino, Magsa~y, and Garcia were
respectively the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th president of the
Republic of the Philippines.

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The Tydings-McDuffie Act was official known as the
"Philippine Independence Act" and subsequently
enacted as a law. The Jones Law was known as the
"Philippine Autonomy Law·. The Cooper Act is also
known as the "Philippine Organic Act". The Hare-
Hawes-Cutting Act was the first law passed for the
decolonization of the Philippines.

20. A.
Governor-General Leonard Wood led the commission
in 1921. The Tydings-McDuffie Act Bill was passed in
1934. The Philippine Commonwealth was established
in 1935.

Test VI

1. Which correctly describes the topography of the

Philippines?./ --
A. short__,coastline
mooth physical features
ugged physical features
......-- o plait;~, all mountains and hills
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2. This)li'y have resulted because the Philippines is an
archipefago. · ~
./ rA. indolence ~ulti-cultural diversity
./ B. low literacy D. widespread poverty

3. Being ·'situated on the Pacific Plate, the Philippines is

prorie to ·
...~ drought C. floods
·· . ~ earthquakes D. typhoons
4. Because of its geographic location, the Philippines

A. ~·~omically poor
l}:"'is not prone to calamities
4) has a low literacy rate
/ ~has a warm climate
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5. The Philippines consists of islands and landlocked

. . ees. Which is a landlocked province?
bela C. Mindoro Oriental
sbate D. Romblon

6. In terms of land area, the Philippines is bigger than

C. South Korea
D. Thailand

7. As an eff~_ of their geography, in which of the following

do p~ople travel mostly b~ter?
)\...·t'uzon . isayas
/ --13. Mindanao · - . isayas and Mindanao

8. The world: Nile River; Th~)?,hilippines:

_ __
~Agno River ~Rio Grande de Mindanao
--+-·"(_y Cagayan River . D. Rio Grande Pampanga

9. Which of the following is NOT a major mountain found in

P\_e Philippines?
n~_)Banahaw " C. Kitanglad
~I") B. Bulusan ~ ~v~-Gi$/O)v D. Pulag
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10. Sierra ¥adre, Cordillera, and Caraballo are examples of

____
/ . in the Philippines.
I ~ountain ranges C. valleys
~-plateaus D. volcanoes
/
11. Which is considered to be the most active volcano in the
PhT ines because it has erupted many times in
ded history? / ......",
Y ahaw ( C. Mayon
/·B. Hibok-hibok -~O:Taal
/
12. Which province in the western coast of luzon is virtually
surrounded by sea waters and has become the center
,4\ _ for big businesses and d~y~~Qpment processing zones?
( \ @ Bataan ( C. ~ampanga
B. Mindoro ''-D.~Zambales

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13. Which of th ~ follq~ing does..NOT belong to the group?

V A. Tarion ~'/:ft--A·t.)./ ~ an Bernardino
/ '- B. Tablas C3J
Pagsanjan

14. Which is the leading mineral export of the Philippines?

A Iron C. Coal
B. opper D. Chromite

15. Which is the leading agricultural export of the

Philippines?
~ ).~baca C. Fabric
~ opra D. Tobacco

l 16. Which region is said to offer limited economic

opportunities because it is a narrow strip of land

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surrounded by mountain r~~es and sea?
A. Bicol Region
~· eagayan Valley
' C. llocos Region
- . National Capital Region

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Philippines, yeu should go to-:----:-:--:--
A. Bengue( C. La Union
B. G,;:~giyan e)Palawan

18. In which regi9n can you find the .cities of Dagupan,

~~oag, S' n''Carlos and San Fernando?
\ fYI ./ C. Ill
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B) l D. CAR

19. Which province in the north is landlocked, mountainous,

and f~equently exposed to extensive landslide?
A:, Batanes · c. Cagayan
.( _5' Benguet D. lsabela

20. Which province in the Cordillera Administrative Region is

known for its ;rich natural resources but hindered by
factors. lik~Aribal wars? ?"\, .
A. Abra./ ~yallnga ·
B. lfugao
,/
b. Mt. Province
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 Test VI
Answer Key and Discussion

1. c 6. c 11. c 16.C
2. c 7.C 12.A 17.0
3. 8 8.8 13. 0 18.A
4.0 9. 8 14.8 19. 8
5. A 10.A 15.8 20.C

1. c.
The physical landscape of the Philippine archipelago is
pockmarked with mountains, volcanoes, and other
formations.

2. c.
The archipelagic character of our country enabled the
different islands to develop unique cultures.

3. B.
The Pacific Plate is a tectonic plate. The movement of
tectonic plates causes earthquakes, volcanic activities,
and other formations.

4. D.
The Philippines is geographically located near the
equator which makes its climate warm.

5. A.
lsabela is a province located at the center of the
Cagayan Valley Region. Masbate, Romblon, and
Mindoro are island provinces.

6. c.
South Korea only had a land area of 100 21 0 square
kilometers compared to the Philippines' 299 764 square
kilometers.
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7. c.
People travel mostly by water to get across the different
provinces in the Visayas.

8. B.
The Nile River is the longest river in the world. To
complete the analogy, the answer for the long~st river
in the Philippines would be the 'Cagayan River located
in the Cagayan Valley Region.

9. a..
Mount Bulusan is an active volcano found in Sorsogon.

10. A.
The Sierra Madre, Cordillera, and Caraballos are
mountain ranges that are located in Luzon .

11 . c.
Mayan Volcano has had 48 major eruptions since 1616.

12. A.
Bataan is almost surrounded by water. The Bataan
Export Processing Zone Authority is located in
Mariveles, Bataan.

13. D.
Pagsanjan is a waterfalls found in Laguna. Tanon, San
Bernardino, and Tablas are straits found in the Visayas.

14. B.
Copper cathodes is the leading mineral export of the
Philippines.

f 15. B.

I Coconut oil, which is derived from copra, is the

Philippines top export commodity.

16. c.
The llocos Region is bounded by the Cordillera
Administrative Region and Cagayan Valley to the east,
Central Luzon to the south and by the West Philippine
Sea to the west.

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17. D.
Palawan is home to the Puerto Princesa Subterranean
River National Park, a UNESCO Worid.Heritage Site
and one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.

18. A.
Dagupan, Laoag, San Carlos, and San Fernando can
be found in Region I or the llocos Region .

19. B.
Benguet is the only landloQked province mentioned
among the choices.

20. c.
Kalinga and Apayao used to be a single province ,
Kalinga-Apayao, but were separated because of
frequent tribal wars.

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Test VII

1. In President Quezon's time, the country had the

Philippine Commonwealth. What is TRUE about this?
The Filipinos were _ __
( A.)fully independent
r; \. ff. partially independent
l..:. C. citizens of the United States
D. granted total freedom to course their destiny only on
matters of education

2. What does "presumption of innocence" mean as far as

human rights are concerned? A suspect _ __
A. has-the
,- right to remain silent
B... h·as the right to a legal counsel
/ ·'6. is considered guilty unless proven otherwise
@remains innocent until proven guilty

3. In connection with government transactions involving

public ir)terest, which policy is adopted by the
Co~ti(ution to assure the public of accountability and
!J:ansparency? .
/~ Balanced and healthful ecology
(~Full public disclosure
e. Private enterprise and incentives to needed
investments
D. Rural development and agrarian reform

4. With th ~B'atasang Pambansa performing legislative and

I executive powers in .the Marcos regime, which form of
I
I:
~rnm~?t was implemented?
.Ll~Dictat~al (c) Parliamentary
B. Monarchial 'd Presidential
/
, -,
5. Each ~r, the president of the Philippines delivers a
SO~A What is meant by SONA?
A State of the Nation Assembly
...,s peech of the Nation Assembly
. \..<;! State of the Nation Address
D. Speech of the Nation Address
!
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6: "Con ass" apd "Cha cha" are associated with _ _ _

A. impo"'itlon of martial law
B. r~tlm to a dictatorial form of gov~rn.ment
W mendment of the present constitution
~~ ~ivision between Senate and House of
- Representatives

7. In the 1973 Constitution, "the defense of the State is the

prime duty of Govemmenr. But in the 1987 Constitution,
it was to _ __
. A._preserve democracy
D @)rotect the rights of the :people
e. provide the basic services
---
_r

D. serve and protect the people

----. .

8. Students in Mr. Ereno's Filipino class made a skit on the

eviction of illegal settlers in a big city. What is the power
of the state to take property for public use with just
co~nsation? . .
U.
eminent domain C. police power
-~. judicial review D. taxation ·

9. The students inan Economic class were tasked to look

for the minimum wage in the different regions. The right

~
_-a minimum wage is an example of alan right.
C A constitutional C. natural
. imperfect D. statutory

10. Discussing transparency in ~lass, Prof. Espiritu

encouraged young people to exercise their right to
info~. This right can be classified
1\ as a/an right ~ - .,
r A. civil · c
political
B. economic . social
,.

11. ThE{officers in an NSTP course volunteered to become

watchers. What is the voting .age of Filipin~ for
_p<)u
,, national elections? r• -,

/ A. 1~ and above ~
8 and above
B. 15.,.and above D. 21 and above

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12. The discussion for the day was on the different types of
gover~ e"'nt. Based on the classification of government,
11 applies to the present Philippine government?
onstitutional , elective
onstitutional, military
C. despotic, civil
D. presidential, military

13. In his World Literature class , Mr. Gacho discussed why

Filipino authors during the American period were
influenced by American authors. He said that this was
because our government under the 1935 constitution
D was classified as a
A. parliament
.of the United States.
( C ffederal state
B. military state

14. The students in a speech class were learning the

-
\E( commonwealth

parliamentary procedures of a meeting. Similarly in our

government, which body ratifies or rejects appointments
m~d( by the president?
~ Civil Service Commission
y'\__~Commission on Appointments
C. Congress ·
D. Sandiganbayan

15. A vetoed bill passed again in Congress becomes a law

with a
---
A. majority vote of all the members of the house
B. majority vote of all the members present constituting a
\. quorum
(-> C. two-thirds vote of all the members of both houses
./ D. two-thirds vote of all.the me~-e-fit­
constit~ting a quorum
,~/ ~

16. Cor13-fan Aquino abolished the to start the

r~a_Jganization of the government.
~atasang Pambansa C. Congress
B. Cabinet D. Supreme Court

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17. While comparing and contrasting the Upper and Lower

Hou e', the students learned that the Congress _ __
1s a unicameral
~")makes laws but does not alter or repeal them
/ C. has powers which are non-legislative In character
D. can enact any law even those contrary to the
Constitution

18. Which is NOT a reform in the 1987 Constitution?

A. equal protection of the life of the mother and the life of
. the unborn from conception
B. protection and advancement of rights of the people in
C a balanced ecology
~ separ~nd state
(3,Jthe pursuit of a nuclear weapons free society

19. What do you call the right of a teacher in higher

institution of learning to conduct research and discuss
'Publish his/her conclusions without interference?
academic freedom C. free enterprise
free education D. press freedom

20. During the transition period after the EDSA Revolution,

the constitution that served as the framework of the
government was the ---,-""'<-
p A. 1935 Constitution (C) 1987 Constitution
8.1973 Constitution D. F~itutio~ . ,
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Test VII
Answer Key and Discussion

1. 8 G.C 11. c 16.A

2.0 7.0 12.A 17.8
3.8 8.A 13.0 18.C
4.C 9. D 14.8 19.A
s.c 10. A 15.C 20. D

1. B.
The Philippine Commonwealth had its own constitution,
and was self-governing . Foreign policy and military
affairs, however, were under the responsibility of the
United States, and certain legislation required the
approval of the American President.

2. D.
Those who are accused of a crime must undergo due
process and are considered innocent until proven
guilty.

3. B.
Public money must be fully accounted for, as stated in
Section 352 of Republic Act 7160, or the Local
Government Code.

4. c.
The Batasang Pambansa or the National Legislature
replaced the former Congress of the 1935 Constitution .
The Batasang Pambansa was a unicameral parliament.

5. c.
The president addresses the congress at the opening
of its regular session and reports on the status of the
nation.
6. c.
Constitutional Assembly ("Con-Ass") Is a body created
to create a' constitution or for a Charter Ghange rcha-
Cha"), which refers to the political and other related
processes Involved in amending or revising the current
constitution.

7. D.
Article IV, Section 2 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution
says that "the prime duty of the Government is to serve
and protect the people".

8. A.
Eminent domain is the power of the state to take
property for public use with just compensation. Police
power is the capacity of the state to enforce order in
their territory. Taxation is the power of the state to
impose financial charge on their citizens. Judicial
review is a doctrine in which the actions of the state are
subject to review, and possible invalidation, by the
judiciary.

9. D.
Minimum wage is a statutory or legal right, or a right
that is legislated by the government.

10.A.
Civil rights, like the right to information, protect
individuals' integrity and safety and allows citizens to
participate in civil matters.

11. c.
Article V, Section 1 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution ·
says that "suffrage may be exercised by all citizens ...
who are at least eighteen years of age."

12. A.
The present Philippine government follows a
constitution and its leaders are elected.
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13. D.
The Philippine Commonwealth which lasted from 1935
to 1946 was a commonwealth of the United States.

14. B.
The Commission on Appointments (CA) confinns the
appointments made by the president of the Philippines.

15. c. .
If a vetoed bill is passed by a vote of two-thirds of the
members of both houses, such bill shall become a law.

16. A.
The Batasang Pambansa was dissolved when the 1986
Freedom Constitution was promulgated to reorganize
the government.

17. B.
The Philippine Congress is the national legislature of
country. It is bicameral (House of Senate and House of
Representatives), and enacts laws that are within the
bounds of the constitution.

18. c.
The separation of Church and State was first
recognized in the 1899 Malolos Constitution.

19. A.
Academic freedom which includes free learning,
teaching, and research is essential for the growth of the
academe.

20. D.
The 1986 Provisionai"Freedom" Constitution was
promulgated to provide for an orderly transition to a
government under a new constitution.
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Test VIII

1. Education experts believe that teachers should play the

role of uthe guide in the side" rather than the usage In the
stage" to encourage students to learn on their own and
generate their own knowledge. In the same light, which
econo9JicSystem gives private businesses the freedom
irect their own economic activities with minimum
ernment interference o~r" ulation?
/ capitalism · C: ree enterprise
/ communism . socialism

2. What is the effect of increase in available money stock?

(ft:lt will increase the supply of credit thus decrease · .
qnterest rates.
£> B. It will decrease t~QQiy of creqj!_ thus increase
interest rates. I
I·
C. It will discourage the purchase of goods.
D. It will cause people to tighten their belts in spending.
.I
Ir

f.)
3. Which statement about a cartel is FALSE?
A. It restricts available supply.
B_ 1t brings down the selling price of the prQduct.
1 has SimiiBi marketing strategies.
(c.)t ~
lI
I.
o·: It has a monopoly of their product. I
i
I
4. According to , "if there is less intervention from
the government, competition among sellers in the market
fuad into the well-being of the society".
dam Smith ©Thomas Malthus
· / Karl Marx D. Vladimir Lenin
./

5. In wh~political set-up do governments control major

industries such as media, transportation and
t~le'communications?
/A. capitalist & laissez faire
/ B. feudafist ~ocialist

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6. How was the Philippines affected by the 2008 world

financial crisis?
A. less re.mfttances abroad
B. le~1firect foreign Investments
C.)ess exports especially in the semiconductors and
..<::~electronics
-~II of the above
7. Whe9--r~eession gets prolonged resulting to a slump In
business activity, we are in a period of .
Kdeflation C. econo"]ic boom
., . ·L ' depression D. inflation

8. I_he primary purpose of taxation is to .

(A~ ~aise-revenues for the support of the government
'B:/r.educe inequalities in wealth and incomes
/
o:iortify. the government against invaders
,__.. D. make the country a leading industrialized country in
the world

9. The rate of growth qf_a nation's -~co!!omy is measured by

the - ·-- · ··
A. standard of living of its people and the abundance of
its nafural resources
B. pr~nce of scientific and business researches and
/ ventures and the changes in its GNP over a period of
/ ·'" years
/ / C. abundance of its natural resources and scientific and
~usiness researches and inventions
( D. shange in its gross national product over a period of
·...___.years and the standa~ of living for its people

10. Whjch-:terrn applies when company controls the supply

ot sugar? ~ f.ut /
y-'"/~)nonopoly --- fU-Jr~ C. oligopoly / ll v
@,Anonopsony -)'"'-~.f D. perfect competitiory
u TrJilt\! ~~I
. fl\ ./Y'"o ~Y·!

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11. Which of the following is NOT one of the component

factors that make the flow of production possible?
~..., A. capital C. labor () , (} · ·
J) B. goods (J· land -ZM , N~ , O-ifc/
12. The integration of the countries into a global economic
system is called
y.n;oderilization_ _ _ C. industrialization
.../ / / t )lobalization D. economic restructuring

13. The Philippines joined the , an organization that

seek7.:to liberalize international trade.
-1.\.)::Jnited Nations
CEt World Trade Organization
/-6. General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs
D. Association of Southeast Asian Nations

14. The landed class enjoyed huge incomes from share.

tenancy and rents from inherited estates, while the
tenants remained poor. As a result, the wealthy
landowners _ __
A. abolished share tenancy and reverted the land to the
peasants
~ a2~uired tremendous economic, social, and political
--- __ae1vantages ..
Ct.' disposed their landholdings voluntarily in response to
, / social obligations
./ D: expelled tenants and actually worked on the
· farmlands themselves

15. The ultimate objective of the Comprehensive Agrarian

Reform Program is the .
· ( A.)abolition of share tenancy in favor .of lease tenancy
'' ',-8~ cultivation -of all idle lands
L/ C. distribution of arahl.e.Jands in the country
D. establishment of owner-cultivated farm

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16. Which economic condition/s in the country may have

helped shape the "Filipino First" policy?
i. The foreign businessmen controlled mining ;
electricity, commerce, and manufacturing.
ii. The Filipinos had complete control of fisheries, and
had better control of forestry and transportation.
tl iii. The Central Bank discriminated Filipino businessmen
~ in the allocation of dollars for import.

~j)and ii only C. ii and iii only

B. i and iii only D. i, ii, and iii

17. ~hat holds true in a progressive system of taxation?

(A-~he rate of tax increases as the income base or
\ ,.1Pcome bracket increases.
~The rate of tax increases as the income base
/ / decreases.
· C. The rate of tax is equal regardless of income.
D. None of the above.

I 18. The ~.ale of-government-owned companies like PLOT to

priyate corporations is called .
J(. contractualization
/ B. deregulation
-·*
liberalization- q,.~
_ @ privatization
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b;r)1~1 -f.J¥
If )-._w.~{ .;~ :r;{i n-wttA
19. Which statement ill~£ttates liberalization?
I A. Telecommunication companies agrees on similar
services and prices.
B. A Chinese tycoon becomes the major stakeholder of
( A 3 " a formerly government-owned bank.
1, . C. There is an un..~_!!iged flo.w_of~uits and
vegetables. ·
®Oil firms can freely dictate their prices.

20. Which sector involves all types of livelihood not

registered with the government?
'f) A community sector C. international sector
\..§} informal sector D. private sector

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Test VIII
Answer Key and Discussion

1.A 6.0 11.8 16.8

2.8 7.8 12.8 17. A
3.8 8. A 13.8 18.0
4.A 9.D 14.8 19.C
5.0 10. A 15.C 20.8

1. A.
Capitalism is an economic system wherein the means
of production are privately owned and operated for pro-
fit. The political freedom is said to promote economic
growth.

2. B.
If there is an increase of available money stock, people
will not resolve to borrowing money, thus credit will de-
crease. As a result, banks and other lending companies
will 'increase interest rates to offset the fewer credits.

3. B.
A cartel is an agreement among competing firms that
sell similar products and agree to fix prices, marketing,
and production. Like oil distributors, cartels do not
necessarily bring down the prices of their products.

4. A.
Adam Smith is widely cited as the father of capitalism.

5. D.
Socialism is an economip system wherein the means of
production are publicly owned. It is based on
cooperative social relations and self-management.

6. D.
The 2008 world financial crisis resulted to the pulling
out of investments and the loss of jobs .

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7. B.
Depression is a sustained, long-term downturn In
economic activities. An economic boom is a sustained
increase in several economic indicators. Inflation and
deflation are respectively the increase and decrease In
the general level of prices of goods and services.

8. A.
The primary purpose of taxation is to raise revenues for
the government to carry out public functions .

9. D.
Economists gerrerally measure the country's economy
based on the gross national product (GNP) as well as
the people's standard of living.

10. A.
A monopoly exists when there is only one seller of a
product. A monopsony~ exists when there is only one
buyer. An oligopoly exists when there are few sellers. A
perfect competition exists when there are many sellers
and many buyers.

11. B.
Land, labor, and capital are the -factors needed to
produ~· ~ood~ /
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12. B.
Globalization refers to the unification of the world's
economy through the reduction of barriers to
international trade, such as tariffs and import quotas.

13. B.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is the
organization that seeks to supervise globalization. It
replaced the General Agreement of Trade and Tariffs
(GATI).

14. B.
Landowners acquired tremendous economic, social,
and political advantages, such as the case of
government officials.

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15. c.
The Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program sought
to redistribute arable lands to landless farmers for the
promotion of their welfare and elevation of social
justice.

16. B.
President Carlos Garcia implemented th e Filipino First
Policy to favor Filipino businessmen over foreign
investors.

17. A.
A progressive tax system exists when the rate of tax
increases as the income base or income bracket
increases. A regressive tax system exists when the rate
of tax increases as the income base decreases. A
proportional tax system exists when the rate of tax is
equal regardless of class or place.

18. D.
Privatization is the sale of government owned
companies and corporations (GOCCs) to private
companies. Liberalization refers to the relaxation of
previous government restrictions, e.g . the relaxation of
tariffs on imported products. Deregulation refers to the
removal of government rules and regulations that
constrain the operation of market forces, e.g. the Oil
Deregulation Law.

19. c.
Statement C illustrates liberalization. Statement A
illustrates a cartel. Statement B illustrates privatization.
. Statement D illustrates deregulation.

20. B.
The informal sector or the underground economy refers
to all the types of livelihood not reg istered with the
government, for example, the ambulant vendors.

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Test IX

1. One challenge in peace ~?ducation is teaching students

how to think critically, no~ what to think. What strategy
y help develop this skill?
ebating the pros and cons of globalization
. discussirig the UN universal declaration of human
right~
c./ sifu ulating the experiences of disadvantaged people
D. writing a reflection paper after watching a
documentary film on human trafficking
./
/

2. / /. . through Executive Order 570, otherwise known

as ~.l·flstitutionalizing Peace Education in Basic Education
~rid Teacher Education" .
. .../ A. A series of workshops on peace education is planned
· B. Instructional materials on how to teach pea-ce
;::-~ucation are prepared
& :ace education is mainstreamed in the basic formal
-.. . and non-formal education
D. The war in Mindanao is being solved

3. "Enroilment in primary education in developing regions

reached 89 percent in 2008 , up from 83 percent in
-2000." Under wh.at UN Millennium OOvelopment Goal
[1 does this concern fall?
Y A. child he~l_th . C. maternal health
B. global partnership D. universal education

4. According to the UN Millennium Development Goals,

one way to develop global partnership is to _ __
A. natve the proportion of th~ population without
sustaiQable access to safe drinking water and basic
J3 sanitation
B. deal comprehensively with developing countries'
debts ~ __,
C. achieve decent employment for women, men, and
young people
D. achieve a significant improvement in the lives of at
least 100 million slum dwellers by 2020

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5. Which could NOT be a target to achieve universal

ss to maternal and reproductive health?
/J...
-, \ lr girls in some regions, ~ducation remain.s elusive.
overty and lack of education perpetuate h1gh
adolescent birth rates.
C. There is a wide rural-urban gap in skilled care during
childbirth.
D. Use of contraception is lowest among the poorest
women and those with no education.

6. "1.8 million people died from tuberculosis in 2008," "an

estim~ed 33.4 million people were living with H IV In
209.8, "malaria kills a child in the world every 45
econds". _These facts show that there is a need to

i: A. reduce child mortality

B. improve maternal health
C. eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
(9. combat infectious diseases
7. Which article set forth in the UN Declar~tion of Human
Rights allows Jose Ma. Sison, founder of the Communist
Party of the Philippines, to stay in the Netherlands
despite being accused of political crimes?
A. Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and security of
."" person.
{_/ B. Everyone has the right to freedom of movement and
residence within the borders of each state. ·
C. Everyone has the right to seek and to enjoy in other
countries asylum from persecution.
D. No one shall be subjected to torture or punishment.

8. Which article in the UN Declaration of Human Rights

assures students can choose their preferred college
course? Everyone has the right to:
,.
D AB. fradeedquate sftan_d~rds ofdliving. .
. e om o opm1on an expression.
C. freely participate in the cultural life of a community.
@w~~nt.

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9. Which could NOT possibly be an·impo ~'ht-Jon cept In

krt~W,Ie.~ge domain of' eace Educat~
onflict ~d war C. p~ non-violence !
D globalization
/
@ responsible ~~~cje r~hip n__ •
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10. Which article in the UN Declaration of Human Rights
suggests that teachers can protect themselves from
~~s_usations?
~veryone charged with a penal offence has th~ right
to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. ···
C/ B. Everyone is entitled in full equality to a fair and public
hearing by an independent and impartial trial.
@ No one shall be subjected to arbitrary interference,
nor attacks upon his honor and reputation .
D. Everyone has the right to an effective remedy by
competent national tribunals.

11. Which article in the UN Declaration of Human Rights

suggests that we cannot force students to stay in our
country even after they have graduated?
·A. Everyone has the right to a nationality.
J!J ~Everyone has the right to leave any country, including
his own, and to return to his country.
C. Everyone has the right to seek and to enjoy in other
countries asylum from persecution.
D. No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest,
detention, or exile.

12. Which article in the UN Declaration of Human Rights

suggests that governments should ensure the availability
of public-schools?
A All tfuman beings are born free and equal in dignity

A d rights. ·
eryone has duties to the community in Which alone
free and _full development of his personality is
;r\ possible. ·
U Everyone has the right to education, and it shall be
free in the elementary and fundamental stages.
D. Parents have the prior right to choose the kind of
education that shall be given to students.

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13. How can Teacher Carla make her homeroom more

gender sensitive?
A. Majs.eci I students, whether boys or girls, participate In
all' activities.

r fiY(structure the room that would cater to the specific

~eeds of boys and girls.
" C. Plan the seating arrangement in a girl-boy-girl pattern.
D. All of the above.

14. In which might Miss Laluna find relevant information on

promoting the rights of women?
A. Cgr:rfention on the Elimination of all forms of
/!Jfs~rimination against Woman (CEDAW)
B. Commission of Women
/ C. General Assembly Binding Women for Reforms,
~Integrity, Equality, Leadership, and Action (GABRIELA)
~ All of the above.

15. What could NOT be an example of derogatory and ·

discrirpinatory portrayal of women in media?
~female characters are physically and verbally abused
~ female characters are given the lead roles with male .
/ characters
/ C. female characters are given stereotypical roles like j
·· the "dumb blonde" .1
D. female characters are portrayed as sex objects

16. An individual has the right to file the Writ of Amparo.

What is this?
A. Right to due process
£ B. Right to protection
C. Right to be defended by:a public attorney
D. Right to life, liberty and.security

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17. Which statement/s on education is/are correct?

i. EducSttion is a fundamental human right.
ii. lg.dtfcation is an imperfect right.
)ii:'Education is the key to sustainable development,
/ peace and stability.
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~-j and ii only C. iii only

~~ and iii only D. ii only

18. For world peace, the UN approved a non-p(oliferation

treaty. What was the immediate purpose of this treaty?
A. To limit the use of and sale of guns
f\ B. To reject the membership of China as a member of
V the UN
f~ To stop the manufacture of guns
~To stop the spread of nu_91ear weapons
19. The ASEAN aims to promote regional peace and
adherence to the principles of the UN Charter. It
envisions a "caring~_ community" which will
eliminate the pro6fems of .
t2 ~"deprivation, illiteracy, elderly
J) ( B:/hunger, malnutrition, poverty
'C. large families, environment, travel
D. war, conflict, deprivation

20. What could be the best way for students to appreciate

the experiences of farmers in their proper socio-cultural
context?
A. Bring clippings of articles on the state of the
agricultural sector of the Philippines and discuss in
class.
~ R Discuss and evaluate the effectiveness of the
Cgmprehensive Agrarian Reform Program.
k ' Aave an immersion in a farming community.
~Watch a documentary on the plight of farmers in
haciendas owned by government officials.

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Test IX
Answer Key.and Discussion

· 1. A 6.0 11. B 16.8

2.C 7.C 12.C 17. B
3. 0 8.0 13.8 18.0
4.8 9.0 14.0 19.8
S.A 10.C 15.8 20.C

1. A.
Critical thinking clarifies goals, examines assumptions,
discerns hidden values, evaluate!?. evidence,
accomplishes actions, and assesses conclusions.
Debating pros and cons evaluates evidence.

2. c.
Section 1 of Executive Order_5.1Q says that the "The
OepEd shall mainstream peace education in the basic
formal and non-formal edu~tlon curriculum."

3. D.
The statement talks about the improvements of the
state of education among developing regions.

4. B.
One of the UN's Millennium Development Goal is to
develop global partnership for development. One of this
goal's target is to deal with the debt problems pf
developing countries comprehensively. ·

5. A.
Choice A talks about achieving universal education.

6. D.
Tuberculosis, HIV, and malaria are infectious diseases.
One of the UN's Millennium Development Goal is to
combat HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases.
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7. c.
Jose Ma. Sison is seeking political asylum at the
Netherlands from what he claims as trumped-up
charges against him by the Philippine government.

8. D.
Colleges offer special instruction in professional or
technical subjects. Ideally, students choose a college
course that will prepare them for their chosen future
career.

9. D.
Responsible leadership falls under the Attitudes domain
of Peace Education.

10. c.
Accusation means an allegation of wrongdoing. It may
not be formally charged and people are protected from
arbitrary interferences nor attacks against one's honor.

11 . B.
Unless there is a legal reason, everyone has 'the right
to leave any country, including one's own, and to return
to the country.

12. c.
Public schools are funded by tax revenues and
administered by the government making it free.

13. B.
Gender sensitivity is the awareness and insight into the
state of the other sex so that we would know how to
appropriately act around each other. Catering to each
other's specific needs is being sensitive.

14. D.
One might find relevant information on how to promote
women's right from CEDAW, Commission on Women,
and GABRIELA. .
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15. B.
All choices, except B, portray women In a
discriminatory or derogatory matter.

16. B.
The Writ of Amparo is a remedy for protection of
constitutional rights. Amparo means protection.

17. B.
Imperfect rights are rights that are not legally
recognized. Universal access to education is mandated
bylaw.

18. D.
The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear
Weapons or the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty is a
treaty to stop the spread of nuclear weapons.

19. B.
The Cebu Declaration Towards One Caring and
Sharing Community reaffirmed the ASEAN 's
commitment in "reducing poverty and inequality and
improving the standard and quality of life of our people."

20. c.
· Community immersion bridges the gap between theory
and actual practice experiential learning.

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 Test X

1. Which statement regarding the nature of the Filipino is

correct? The Filipino is · -:-- ·- · · - -
A. a pure Filipino
B. basically a Spaniard
C. totall.y Westernized
~ the blending of the East and West

2. Which doe~~aracterize Traditional Chinese

society? ~
A. J liey believe in Confucianism.
) Their families are patrilineal.
/S:
/ (C. They practice Shintoism.
6 . They advocate government examinations for
government positions.

3. The J asadays used caves for shelter while the Negritos

5Pristructed dwellings made of sticks and leaves. To
/Which of these can you attribute the difference in
/ r:--Qelter? ·
~ A) availability of materials
13. exposure to society
C. gender difference
D. intellectual ability

4. The word ----:-- comes from the Greek word that

11 ®tans
_v
"inquiry".
. nthropology C. Linguistics
B. History D. Sociology

5. is the scientific study of social human behavior

while is the scientific study of individual human
,.b,~ayior.
\6.fiociology; psychology
~Psychology; · sociology
/ ~·Anthropology; psychology
D. Psychology; anthropology

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6. It is the scientific study of the physical, social, and

ti:Jral development of humans.
Anthropology C. Psychology
History D. Sociology

7. The CWTS class of Miss Cathy signed up for a Gawad

/Kalinga program in their community. On which Filipino
trait is the Gawad Kalinga built?
- !- \
~daptability C. extreme personalism
( _yayanihan spirit D. sense of humor

8. Coach Chris credits his basketball team's success to

their "never say die" attitude. He is showing the Filipinos'
· ·domitable spirit in their .
/ bility_to survive C. self-reliance
/ riendliness D. utang na loob

9. Following a sociological insight, if a person is

surrounded by lazy and di~honest people, will he also be
like them?
A. Yes, because environment infl~~nces the
development of man. · · ._
B.Af depends on his personality type.'
~ No, he can choose to be different_ since man has free
/~"til.
~ ~ hat depends on the strength of the influence of the
group of lazy and dishonest around him. ·
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10. Ariel formed an organization that will serve as a
watchdog in the affairs of the city hall where they have
heard of a lot of corrupt hiring practices. Wtiich is an
indicator of the patronage system in Philippine society
J~at contributes to poverty?
0_) less deserving applicant gets appointed because he
aS' a "padrino".
Parents have many "kumpares" in the baptism of thejr
hild.
C. Most people patronize imported goOds.
D. The "pilosopo" type of worker does-Rot get promoted
to his job .

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11. It could be challenging to make students value

meritocracy. What could possibly be a consequence if
teachers do not emphasize this?
A. students might give in to the "kami mentality"
~ prevalence of crab mentality among students
__,-{ C)Students might adhere to the "pwede na" mentality
/ ~ E1. students would pursue excellence ~

12. A professional organization slogan says: "Be honest

even if others are not. Be honest even if others cannot."
What does the slogan imply about values?

i. Values are dependent on person, place, and time .

10 \i. Values are changing.
/ Iii." Values remain to be values even if nobody
.._. / possesses them .
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~ionly ~
(c. ii only
. ii and iii only

13. Sir Nathan reprimanded the students who were not

working as a group and chided them for having the
mentality of crabs . What was he trying to correct?
A. TJ;le tendency to be careless and carefree.
k(fhe tendency to pass the work to others.
_/(:)The tendency to pull down one who has gained some
success.
D. The tendency to be uncooperative.

14.Why is every government employee required to submit

an annual statement of assets and liabilities?
To be objective in performance evaluation.
To safeguard the people against corruption .
. To determine who deserves the promotion.
' D. To determine who is fit for the job.

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15. Jane could not believe what John said, but John said
that ma.n y believe It, so it must be true. John Is
committing the fallacy of _ __
/A.'"Ar;9umentum ad hominem ~/J .
( B. gumentum ad populum yr~-!» · f --, ..._
rgumentum ad misericordiam
D. Argumentum ad verecundiam

16. A student pleaded to his professor to give him a passing

grade because his whole family is depending on him to
\', lift them out of poverty once he graduates. This is an \
- / \ ~ample or .
f · (A_)Argumentum~roFdiam aAZp.e,.W -£o ~
B. Argumentum ad populum · ·u ~ V 1/
C. Argumentum ad verecundiam
D. Argumentum ad ignorantiam

17. What fallacy did the student commit when he challenged

their new college instructor in practical law, saying, "Why
. should we believe you when you have not even finished
Jf- your law degree?"
A. Argumentum ~omioem ' ~
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B. Argumentum ad baculum
C. Argumentum ad verecundiam
~Argumentum ad ignorantiam

18. A student pointed out a teacher's error during a

discussion. The teacher, however, snapped at the
student and threatened him thathe'll-be·sent·out-of-class·
if he does not stop arguing with him. This is an example
D of .
, .1 A. Argumentum ad misericordiam
B. Argumentum ad verecundiam
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~ Argumentum ad hominem . . .J.I ,..1 L
\_9l Argumentum ad baculum t~tJ I 'lt J--'fiCy"
l'-ffe/\.1/

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19. Ella's classmates could not believe her report. When the
teacher asked her to verify her report, she said that she
got her information from a popular website, therefore
/\ _ reputable. This, how.ever, is a fallacy of .
1\ rA:;..rgumentum ad verecundiam J. 41 .
\6;Argumentum ad ignorantiam /.1 ~ tJ~ (/!) au»L-t!A'•tr
C. Argumentum ad populum vv~ , , ......... ~ - - U
D. Argumentum ad hominem

20. A student is being investigated for cheating. He is

confident, however, that the investigation will not push
through because he said that the investigators have no
[ } evidence_ against him. This is a fallacy, however, of

A. Argumentum ad misericordiam
Argumentum ad verecundiam 1:-o
Argumentum ad ignorantiam IA(I· -eA.L .- 1/.Pv~v
Argumentum ad hominem

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Answer Key and Discussion

1. D 6. A 11. c 16.A
2.C 7.8 12. c 17. A
3.A 8.A 13. c 18.0
4.8 9. D 14.8 19. A
5. A 10.A 15.8 20.C

1. D.
The Filipino has been influenced by their Asian
neighbors such as the Chinese, Malays, and Hindus,
and the Western colonizers like Spain and USA. The
era of g1obalization has exposed the Filipinos to more
influences.

2. c.
Shinto is traditionally practiced by Japanese.

3. A. ·
The Tasadays live in their ancestral caves, in the
forests of South Cotabato while the Negritos live in
isolated, scattered mountainous parts of Luzon. Their
shelters are the result of the availability of materials in
their environment.

4. B.
History comes from the Greek historia, which means
"inquiry". ~ ·

5. A.
Sociology studies humans in their collective aspect In
education, it looks at how social issues affect
education. Psychology also studies groups as weil as
individual behavior and mental processes.

6. A.
Anthropology is the study of humanity. In education, it
looks at how culture affects education.

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7. B.
Gawad Kalinga, which means to "give care", Is known
for their program of building homes In sustainable
communities. It is built on the concept of bayanlhan,
which refers to a spirit of communal unity.

8. A.
Indomitable also means incapable of being overcome
or unconquerable. It Illustrates the Filipino's ability to
survive.

9. D.
Sociology looks at group influences on individual
behavior. Sociology challenges the view that humans
are individualistic.

10. A.
The padrino system, especially in Philippine politics,
has been criticized as a source of corruption and
controversies.

11. c.
Meritocracy is a system wherein a person is recognized
for their merits, intelligence, and credentials. Students
might not work hard and just come up with a mediocre
work, the "pwede na" mentality, if teachers do not let
students value the merits of their efforts.

12. c.
Values wiH remain as values even if nobody possesses
them, as in the case of being "honest even if others
cannof.
13. c.
Crab mentality is best described by the term "If I can't
have it, neither should you". It refers to the negative
tendency of Filipinos to pull down others who have
achieved prestige or success.

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