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#9 The Quick LET REVIEWER (Social Sciences) Book2
#9 The Quick LET REVIEWER (Social Sciences) Book2
14. B.
The Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth
(SALN) discloses a public servant's wealth and makes
sure that there is no discrepancy betWeen their income
and accumulated wealth .
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Argumentum ad populum is Latin for "~Imeal to tbe
people". It alleges that "if many believe so, it is so".
16. A.
Argumentum ad '!I~Jtordiam is Latin .for "appeal to
~t tries to win support by exploiting ano~ .
person's pity or guilt.
17. A.
A<!.!!Qmin.em is Latin for "to the m.an:. It is often
described as a fallacy because It can be used to
question personal conduct or used as personal attacks.
18. D.
Argumentum ad baculum is Latin for "argument to the
cudge" or "appeal to the stick~. It is an argument that
uses force, coercion, or threats.
19. A.
Argumentum ad verecundiam is also known as "appeal
to authority~. It argues that a statement is correct
because it is made by a source that is regarded as
authoritative although it may be erroneous.
20. c.
Argumentum ad ignorantiam or "appeal to ignorance"
argues that a proposition is true because it has not
been proven to be false or vice versa. An absence of
evidence, however, does not really prove what is the
truth.
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Mesopotamia?
~!igla. th Pil~ser invaded other lan.ds mainly for plun~er.
~The A,Rsynans were able to efficiently manage their
empife by employing terror.
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A)systematic library that contained thousands of clay
\_.,tablets with information about Mesopotamia was
excavated.
D. Ashurbanipal ordered a grandiose city highly
influenced by the culture of Mesopotamia.
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Test XI
Answer Key and Discussion
1. 8 6. c 11.0 16.C
2. c 7.8 12. C 17. 0
3. 8 8.C 13.8 18.C
4.8 9. 0 14.C 19.C
5. c 10. A 15.0 20.0
1. B.
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Scholars believe that the Epic of Gilgamesh originated
from a series of Sumerian legericrs-a'1ia' poems.
2. c.
The Hittites from Anatolia credited their military success
to the use of iron implements and war chariots.
3. B.
The Phoenicians alphabet was spread by Phoenician
merchants and used by many people. The Greek
alphabet, from which the Latin alphabet was based, is a
direct descendant of the Phoenician alphabet.
4. B.
The Hebrews, also known as the Israelites, started a
faith that would fonn the basis of the Abrahamic
religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
5. C.
The Royal Library of Ashurbanipal, the oldest
systematically organized library in the ancient Middle
East, contained a wealth of information on ancient
Mesopotamia.
6. c.
Darius rebuilt the Persian Royal Road to facilitate rapid
communication all over the Persian Empire.
7. B.
Exodus, which means "exit from Egypt~. Is the story of
the Israelites' departure from ancient Egypt as
described In the Book of Exodus, the second book of
the Bible.
B. C.
Just like many .ancient civilizations that started in river
valleys, the ancient Egyptian civilization would not have
thrived in the desert if not for the Nile River that made
the area fertile.
9. D.
Mycenaean Greece is the historical setting of the
ancient Greek myths including the epics of Homer.
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10. A.
Homer, considered as the greatest ancient Greek poet,
is the author of the Iliad and Odyssey. Hesiod was an
ancient Greek poet who wrote Works and Days. Virgil
was an ancient Roman poet who wrote the Aeneid and
Eclogues. Plato, the Greek philosopher, wrote Dialogue
and The Republic.
11 . D.
In an oligarchy, power resides in a few people. In a
democracy, power resides among all the citizens.
12. c.
Although democracy originated in Athens, the status of
the Athenian woman was lower compared to women in
many Greek city-states.
13. B.
The Golden Mean, the philosophy that people should
follow the desirable middle rather than the extremes,
was practiced in Athens, not in Sparta.
14. c.
Crassus, one of the three members of the First
Triurmnrate, crushed the slave revolt led by Spartacus.
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15. D.
Octavian defeated the combined forces of Mark Antony
and Cleopatra . After the latter committed suicide,
Octavian added Egypt into the Roman Empire and
would later be known as Augustus, the first emperor of
the Roman Empire.
16. c.
A parable is a brief story with a lesson or instructive
. principle. It is utilized by Jesus of Nazareth to teach
about the Kingdom of Heaven, and other virtues. They
could also be veiled commentaries about society during
Jesus' time. ·
17. D.
Constantine may have enacted the Edict of M"an which
tolerated Christianity, but it was The-o..doslLIS who made
Christianity the official state religion of th~ Roman
Empire.
18. c.
Monasticism is a religious practice wherein one
renounces worldly pursuits. The dE}Votion to spiritual
work would make it unlikely for a person to pursue
politics.
19. c.
The Byzantine Empire was the Eastern Roman Empire.
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Iconoclasm was one of the r,eligious issues that caused
a schism, or a split, between the Roman Catholic
Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church ..
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D. EmperorYu
11. Many Japanese are more than willing to offer their lives
for the sake of regaining honor. What do you call this
V practice?
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C Seppuku
I B. Kamikaze . Zaibatsu
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12. Aside from the Western classics, Mr. Bacalso induded
Asian classics in his Literature class such as
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( A} fhe Tale of Genji
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C. Bunraku
D. A Thousand and One Nights
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16. Miss Cheryl said that through their class activities, the
students can practice diplomacy. Who is credited for
creating the largest land empire in history not only
(l through superior ftghting skills but also through
(.;/diplomacy a~s-witA-etAer tribes?
. ~ Ashoka C ~ Genghis Khan
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Test XII
Answer Key and Discussion
1. B.
Shahadah is the first of the Five Pillars and is the
profession of the Muslim faith. Salat or Salah is the
practice of formal PLayers. Zal<ans tlie giVing of._Eims to
the ~~f-S'aufidS:the fastingdurmg themooth ·of
Ranla_~.~Jl. Hajj is the pi~age-to Mecca.
2. B.
Jihad is a religious duty among Muslims which literally
means "struggle". It is more of a personal struggle to
maintain the faith rather than a "holy war".
3. D.
Alchemy, the forerunner of modem chemistry, was
derived from the Arabic, al-kimia. A significant number
of stars are still referred to by their Arabic names.
Algebra is derived from al-jabr.
4. A.
The Abbasid Caliphate made significant contributions in
science, technology, literature, and philosophy.
5. B.
The Caste System was a social stratification system in
India. The outcastes were treated as untouchables. The
Brahmins were the priests. The Kshatri~~ were the
W8'iTiO'fS and nobilities. The Vaishyas were the traders
and bankers. The Shudras were the service providers.
6. c.
The Mandate of Heaven says that the heaven will bless
a just ruler and his descendants but will take away that
mandate if one is a despotic ruler.
7. D.
Nirvana, the central concept of Buddhism, is the state
of .eternal happiness when one has finished the
Ei'ghtfold Path. Dhanna refe.[s_to personal duties and
obligatio~anna is the action-tbatJeads to the cycle
of reincarnation. Moksha is the "release~ from the cycle
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Confucianism, which is based on the teachings of
Confucius or Kung Fu :rzu, stresses the importance of
relationships, sucnasthe reverence of juniors for their
seniors.
9. A.
Buddha, or Siddharta Gautama, is a spiritual teacher
from ~o.dia but was born in ~w Nepal.
Confuc1us, Lao Tze; and Mencius are philosophers
from ancient cf'iina.
10. A.
Shi Huang Ti was leader of the state of Chin. He unified
the warring states and became the first emperor of the
Chin Dynasty, where the name "China" was derived.
Emperor Yu was the legendary first emperor of China.
11. C.
Seppuku is a ritual suici®_.9l.d.l~em_Q9__wejmentdone by
samorat~egam.:their-honor. It is a part of the
shido)'the samurai code of honor. Kamikaze, literally
ine"winds", were the stonns that protected Japan
from Mongol invaders and were used by World War II
pilots on a suicide mission. Zaibatsu refers to financial
and business conglomerates in Japan.
12. A.
The Tale of Gel]!. or Genji Monagatarf, is also
consicrefeaas the world's first novel attributed t{ La~
C-Muras;:~ki. Bunraku Is a traditional Japanese pup'pet
- th'Efafer. Ka@Is..a traditional Japanese dance-drama.
A Thousand and One Nights, also known as Arabian
Nigh~Js...a-classic in Islamic literature compiled during
the Abbasid_Q.ynasty.
13. c.
The Mahabharata and the Ramayana are the two major
Sanskrit epics of India. The Mahabharata is four times
the length of the Ramayana, making it the longest epic
in the world. The Bhagavap Gita is part of the
Mahabharata. The Epic of Gilgamesh is the oldest epic
in the world.
14. B.
Christ is from t~e Greek khristos, meaning "anointed
one". The term usually refers to Jesus of Nazareth.
Buddha is a Sanskrit word meaning "enlightened" or
"awakened one". It usually refers to Siddharta
G.auta·ma.
15. c.
Chichen ltza is a Mayan site found in Mexico.
Borobodur, is a Buddhist monument in Indonesia.
Angkor Wat is a Hindu and Buddhist monument in
Cambodia. Mohenjo Daro is an ancient Indus Valley
civilization site in Pakistan.
16. c.
Genghis Khan was the founder of the Mongol Empire,
the largest contiguous empire in history. His grandson, .
Kublai Khan, was the founder of the Yuan Dynasty in
China. Ashoka the Great of the Maurya Dynasty is one
of the greatest rulers-of ancient India. Darius the Great
of the Achaemenid Empire was one of the greatest
rulers of ancient Persia.
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17. D.
Ancestor worship, or veneration of the dead, Is a
common tradition among many Asian cultures.
18. D.
Tenochtitlan and Machu Picchu are Important sites of
the Aztec and lncan Empire, respectively. Porto and
Lisbon are important cities of Portugal which pioneered
the Age.of Exploration.
19. B.
Harappa is an ancient Indus Valley civilization in
Pakistan.
20. D.
The Columbian Exchange was a widespread exchange
of animals, plants, slaves, culture, ideas, and even
communicable diseases between the Western and
Eastern hemispheres.
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and good works.
B. He outlined his ideas in the Ninety-Five Theses and
nailed this in the door of the .Castle Church in
n\ Wittenberg.
\ CJ His cause got the support of the German princes.
-o. He attacked most of the sacraments of the Church.
8. Which is NOT a feature of the Protestant Reformation?
A. the growth of different Christian denominations
B. work ethics that reflect their faith
~independence from the rule of the Catholic Pope
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Answer Key and Discussion
1. A.
Feudalism was a system that revolved around the
relationship of giving land in exchange for service or
labor. Manorialism was the rural economic activity in
feudal society. Charter is the grant of authority or rights
to govern a certain place.
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2. B.
Chivalry is the code of conduct followed by European
knights during the Middle Ages.
3. B.
The Crusades were a series of military campaigns
called by popes and led by kings and nobles to restore
Christian control in the Holy Lands that were controlled
by Muslims. Reconquista was a series of Christian
military campaigns that sought to wrestle the Iberian
Peninsula from Muslim control.
4. B.
Scholasticism was utilized by Thomas Aquinas in his
work Summa Theologica, to defend Christian thought.
Stoicism, which says that destructive emotions are the
result of poor judgment, was founded by Zeno.
Naturalism is the belief that only natural laws and
forces operate in the world .. Humanism is a philosophy
that focuses on human nature and concerns .
5. D.
Renaissance is a French word meaning "rebirth". This
cultural movement that happened from the 141h to 17th
century started in Italy and saw the revival of classical
learning and the development of literature, arts, politics,
and religion.
6. B.
Johannes Gutenberg in~ented the movable type of
printing press which spte~d the ideas of the
Renaissance, Reformati(bJl, and Scientific Revolution.
7. A.
Martin Luther, through his study of the Bible, believed
that salvation can be achieved through faith in Christ
alone. This challenged the Catholic dogmas and started
the Reformation.
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The Protestant Reformation saw the rise of different
Christian denominations in different states since each
prince or leader can now choose their own religion
through the Peace of Augsburg. This also ended the
pope's political power. The "Protestant Ethic" drove
people to hard work and the growth of capitalism.
9. c.
The Age of Exploration was fuelled with the desire to
spread Christianity (God), accumulate wealth through
precious stones and spices (Gold), and conquer new
lands for their country and king, and for personal fame
(Glory).
10. A.
Social contract, a theory that illustrates the appropriate
relationship between people and Jtl~ic goyernment, was
famously espoused by T-homas Hobbes, John Locke,
and Jean Jacques Rousseau and developed during the
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Absolute monarchs have unrestricted power over their
states and subjects. This was best exemplified by the
long reign of Louis XIV in France.
12. A.
The Age of Enlightenment sought to reform European
society through the use of reason. It also promoted the
ex_change of knowledge and opposed the abuses of the
Church.
13. c.
The Industrial Revolution, which started in England in
the 18th to 19th century, was marked with significant
changes in manufacturing, mining, transportation, and
technology.
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14. C.
Adam Smith argued that a free market economy is
more productive and beneficial to the society and th at
the state must not interfere with its economic activities.
15. D.
Karl Marx said that capitalism produces Internal
tensions and oppresses the workers. This would lead to
a violent revolution led by the proletariat (i.e . workers)
since the bourgeoisie (i.e. rich capitalists) would not
give up their wealth without a fight. The workers will
., eventually win, according to him, and form a socialist
state, which would give way to communism, a classless
system based on common ownership.
16. c.
Imperial Japan's militaristic ambitions culminated with
their Axis alliance in World War II.
17. c.
Sun Yat Sen and Mahatma Gandhi led nationalistic
movements in China and India, respectively.
18. c.
Imperialism is an extension of an empire or country's
rule over another country and takes advantage of its
society, politics, economy, and culture. Colonialism is
the establishment of colonies in a territory by another
group of people from another territory. Neo-colonialism
is the taking advantap.e..Gf-developed countries over
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Ultranationalism, the extreme devotion to national
interests, as well as the desire to spread their territo-
ries, was a major cause of both World Wars I and II.
20. D.
The Partition of India was the separation of British India
and saw the creation of Pakistan for the Muslims and
India for the Hindus.
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1. It 1s the sector with the largest contribution to the
ilippine economy.
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Test XIV
Answer Key and Discussion
1. D.
The Service Sector contributes about 55% to the
. Philippines' Gross Domestic Product (GOP). The
Industrial Sector contributes about 30% to the country's
GOP, while Agricultural Sector contributes about 15%
to the country's GOP.
2. A.
Demand, not the Law of Demand, refers to the ability
and willingness of consumers to buy goods and
services at different prices.
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3. B.
The Industrial Sector employs about 15% of th e
Philippines' labor force . The Service Sector employs
abot:Jt 50%, while the Agricultural Sector employs about
35% of the country's labor force.
4. B.
A table that shows how consumers behave in terms of
quantity demanded in relation to price is called a
demand schedule, while the graph is called a demand
curve . The slope is the direction of the curve .
5. c.
Supply refers to the ability and willingness of suppliers
to sell specific quantities of a commodity at alternative
prices.
6. B.
According to the Law of Supply, as the price increases,
the ability and willingness of suppliers to sell product
increases, and vice versa. On the other hand , the Law
of Demand states that as the price increases, the ability
and willingness of consumers to buy products
decreases, and vice versa.
7. c.
Surplus refers to something 1in excess. Developed
countries often have surplus from unsold, or even used
products. These are sent to developing countries and
are sold at cheaper prices such as the case of surplus
shop's or ukay-ukay stands in the Philippines.
8. A.
Price floor is a government or group-imposed limit on
how low a price can be charged for a product. If prices
are too low, consumers might be encouraged to
excessively buy those cheap products which might
result to an artificial shortage. Price ceiling is a
government or group-imposed limit on how high a price
can be charged for a product.
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Scare~ ~ef~rs. to.-'!.E~an~!}t s· uation wherein a
commodtty ts hmtted. Meanwhile, shortage refers to a
temporary situation wherein the demand of a product
exceeds the available supply. Therefore, even If water
is limited, people can properly allocate and distribute
the water supply to make sure that everyone's need for
water is satisfied. However, if the country's population
keeps on getting bigger and the people are not doing
something to ensure the availability of the water supply,
the available supply might not be enough for everyone.
The result is a water shortage.
10. B.
The Philippines spends more on imports than it earns ·
from exports. This results to a deficit in the economy. d
11. D.
Equilibrium price refers to the market price in which the
quantity demanded is equal with the supply. It is the
agreed upon price of buyers and sellers. If the buyers
and seller do not agree with the price and the supply
and demand are not equal, the result is a
disequilibrium.
12. A.
Macro means "large". Thus, macroeconomics studies
the structure, performance, and behavior of the entire
economy. Micro, on the other hand means "small".
Microeconomics, therefore, studies the economic
activities of individual households or firms. Positive
economics studies the facts, looks at the causes and
effects, and test theories. Normative economics looks
at the value judgment of whether an economic activity
is good or bad, and makes recommendations on public
policy.
13. A.
Obligations incurred by the government in the form of
loans and services or goods are called government or
public debts.
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A credit cooperative is fanned for the purpose of I
pro":'otingt ththri~, providbing cAredit arknd .oth~r financi at . ,
servrces o err mem ers. rna eting rooperat 1ve IS
engaged in the production of inputs of members and In
selling their products. A service cooperative Is engageet
in providing social services to their members. A
consumers' cooperative procures and distributes
commodities to their members.
15. c.
The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) was
an alliance to prevent the further expansion of commu-
nist influence in Southeast Asia . The North Atlantic
Treaty Organization (NATO) which is mostly composed
of West European nations, also has a similar aim in
Europe. The Warsaw Pact, which is mostly composed
of Eastern European nations, was an organization that
aimed to spread and strengthen communism in Europe.
16. B.
Though the Cold War was an ideological battle bet-
ween the USA and the USSR, the actual confrontations
were passed on to their proxies, satellites, or allies. The
Korean War was the first actual confrontation between
the capitalists (South Korea) and the communists
(North Korea). The Vietnam War was another proxy
war during the Cold War.
17. D.
The Cold War was an ideological conflict between two I' ,
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superpowers namely the United States of America
(USA), which represented capitalism, and the Union of
Soviet Socialist Republic (USSR), which represented
communism .
18. B.
Mikhail Gorbachev, fanner head of state of USSR,
initiated the policies of glasnost and perestroika, which
means "political opennessn and "economic restructur-
ing", respectively. These radically changed the political
and economic system of the USSR, and later led to its
dissolution, and eventually the end of the Cold War.
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19. B.
The Russian Federation is recognized In International
.Jaw as successor state of the fonner USSR.
20. c.
The official name of mainland China Is the "People's
Republic of China" (PRC). The official name of Taiwan
is the "Republic of China" (ROC). The One China Policy
states that there is only one state of "China", though
there are two governments that claim to be "China".
Since the Philippines maintains official diplomatic
r~lations with mainland China, and only economic and
cultural relations with Taiwan, from the Philippines'
point of view, as with most countries, the People's
Republic of China includes mainland China, Republic oJ
China, Hong Kong and Macau.
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Test XV
An swer Key and Discussion
1. c 6. C 11. A 16. A
2. 0 7.A 12. B 17.C
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1. c.
Graciano Lopez Jaena was editor of La Solidarldad
who wrote the satirical Fray Botod.
2. D.
Marcelo H. del Pil~r was also the editor and co-
publisher of La So/idaridad and Diariong Tagalog, the
first native daily newspaper. He wrote parodies of the
Ten Commandments , Our Father, Hail Mary, and the
Apostle's Creed.
3. B.
Gregoria de Jesus was the founder and vice-president
of the women's chapter ofKatipunan, as well as
custodian of the Qocuments of the organization. She
wa.s also the wife: of Andres Bonifacio, the supremo of
the Katipunan.
4 . B.
Rizal believed in diplomatic reforms while Bonifacio
believed in an armed revolution. Rizal fought with a
"pen" while Bonifacio fought with a "sword".
5. A.
The Cry of Balintawak, or Cry of Pugadlawin, happened
on August 1896. Rizal was executed on Decemb?r 30,
1896. Bonifacio was tried and executed on May 1897.
The Philippine Independence was declared by
Aguinaldo on June 12, 1898.
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6. c.
Gregorio del Pilar was the young general who led the
Filipino troops in the Battle of Tirad Pass to delay
Aguinaldo's retreat.
7. A.
Julian Felipe composed the tune while Jose Palma
wrote the lyrics of what is now the Lupang Hinirang, the
national anthem of the Philippines.
8. A.
The Americans introduced a system of governance that
was different from the Spanish times. Free trade was
also introduced by the Americans.
9. C.
The Philippines fought with the Americans In World War
II, being commonwealth of the US. ]:he Philippines also
sent Filipino troops during the Vietnam ~~ -being an
ally of the US and a member of the SEA.:ru.
10. c.
Claro M. Recto and Leon Ma. Guerrero Ill, partners in
their Jaw practice, were known for their debates and
criticisms against American policies in the Philippines.
11. A.
.The Bell Trade Act of 1946, also known as Philippine
Trade Act, linked the Philippine economy to the US I
economy. \
12. B. 1
The Philippine Parity Rights plebiscite of 1947 gave
Americans equal rights and opportunities with Filipinos
to develop and exploit the natural resources of the l
Philippines and_ to operate public utilities in the country.
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One may have lived and resided in the Philippines for
his whole life yet he may be a foreign national whose
parents are not Filipinos.
14. C.
Fernando Amorsolo, who is famous for his paintings of
Philippine landscapes, became the Philippines' first
National Artist for Painting in 1972. Amado Hernandez
and Jose Garcia Villa were the first National Artists for
Literature in 1973. Jovita Fuentes is the first National
Artist for Music in 1976.
15. B.
Diosdado Macapagal enacted Republic Act 3844 or the
Agricultural Land Reform Code of 1963 with the
intention of distributing small lots to landless tenants on
easy payment terms.
16. A.
Carlos P. Garcia initiated the "Austerity Program" to
curb corrupt practices and luxurious lifestyles. He
emphasized the value of thrift, wise spending, industry,
and integrity. ·
17. c.
Diosdado Macapagal spearheaded the formation of
Maphilindo (Malaya, Philippines, Indonesia), a regional
association that would approach common issues of
those countries involved.
18. c.
The 1986 EDSA Revolution was also known as the
People Power Revolution because it was joined by over
two million civilians, including some political, military,
and religious personalities.
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19. D.
Philippines was recognized for the EDSA Revoluti on
and inspired many simil~r non-violent people power
revolutions in other countries though it has also been
criticized as a "mob rule" and have not made genuine
changes in the country.
20. A.
R.A . 72F is also known as t e Magna Carta for _.. OMW
Disable<i'Persons. R.A 7722/ s the Higher Edu cation
I Act of 1994. R.A. 7796 is n act Creating the Technical
Education Skills Development Authority. R.A. 9163 is
I the National Service Training Program Act of 1991 .
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