GENERAL EDUCATION – SOCIAL SCIENCE
1. The Volcanic Theory, Plate Tectonic Theory,
Continental Drift Theory, and even the Legend of
Lemuria talks about the Philippines with regard to
its _____.
A. peopling of islands
B. geographical information
C. creation of natural resources
D. population of flora and fauna
2. The Migration Theory, Evolution Theory and
Malakas at Maganda talks about the _____ of the
Philippines.
A. peopling of islands
B. geographical formation
C. formation of first societies
D. movement of people in the islands
3. Brown-skinned and of medium height, with
straight black hair and flat noses. Their technology
was said to be more advanced than that of their
predecessors. They engaged in pottery, weaving,
jewelry making and metal smelting, and introduced
the irrigation system in rice planting.
A. Aetas
B. Indonesians
C. Dawn Men
D. Malays
4. He called the Philippines as Pearl of the Orient.
Who is being referred to?
A. Jose Rizal
B. Ruy Lopez de Villalobos
C. Ferdinand Magellan
D. Fr. Juan J. Delgado
5. Rizal founded the La Liga Filipina to _____.
I. Unite the whole country
II. Fight the violence and injustice
III. Revolt against Spaniards
A. I and III
B. II only
C. I and II
D. II and III
6. Which is TRUE of the Philippines?
A. It was colonized by Spain, Portugal, America
and Japan.
B. It has been part of the world’s economy since the
Spanish colonial rule.
C. It is one of the least populated countries of the
world.
D. It follows a parliamentary form of government.
7. The following were among the five ships
involved in Ferdinand Magellan’s voyage except:
A. Concepcion
B. Cartagena
C. Trinidad
D. Victoria
8. During the Spanish Era, who was the
revolutionary leader who waged a long war against
the government because it did not allow proper
burial for his brother?
A. Macario Sakay
B. Andres Bonifacio
C. Diego Silang
D. Francisco Dagohoy
9. The Kataastaasang Sanggunian (supreme council)
was the highest among governing body of the
Katipunan. It was headed by a supremo, or
president. Each province has “Sangguniang Bayan”
(provincial council) and each town had a
“Sangguniang Balangay” (popular council). Who
was the first elected president?
A. Deodato Arellano
B. Ladislao Diwa
C. Teodoro Plata
D. Andres Bonifacio
10. Who officiated the first mass in Leyte on March
31, 1521?
A. Father Pedro de Valderrama
B. Father Viero de Guerrero
C. Father Gonzalo Ronquillo de Penalosa
D. Father Guido de Lavezaris
11. He is considered as the last Spanish Governor-
general in the Philippines. Who is he?
A. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
B. Jose Basco A. getting cedula personal
C. Diego delos Rios B. give santorum tax to the church
D. Rafael Izquierdo C. paying the bandala
D. paying the falla
12. Who was the American president who
proclaimed the Benevolent Assimilation Policy 18. Who is considered as the greatest governor
during the American colonial years of the general and the commander in chief during
Philippines? Aguinaldo’s regime?
A. William McKinley A. Juan Luna
B. Franklin Roosevelt B. Artemio Ricarte
C. Woodrow Wilson C. Gregorio del Pilar
D. Theodore Roosevelt D. Antonio Luna

13. In order to show that God always took the side 19. What was the term given by Marcelo H. del
of the innocent people, the early Filipinos resorted Pilar to hidden control and domination by Spanish
to trial by: Friars?
A. number of witness A. Pase region
B. ordeal B. Complase
C. verbal ability C. La suerte partidas
D. jury D. Frailocacia

14. The right of the governor to suspend the 20. The Katipunan was the movement founded by
operation of a Royal Decree coming from the King Bonifacio. What was its major objective?
if in his opinion said order would not be beneficial A. seeks reform from Spain
to the colony. B. demand for equal rights and privilege for
A. Bandala Filipinos
B. Falla C. separation of Philippines from Spain
C. Cumplase D. assimilation of Philippines by Spain
D. Reduccion
21. The Spanish-American War ended with the
15. What school is considered as the first college for signing of the Treaty of Paris.
boys? A. December 11, 1898
A. College of San Antonio B. December 21, 1898
B. College of San Ignacio C. December 10, 1898
C. College of Potenciano D. December 20, 1898
D. College of San Ildefonso
22. The Katipuneros tore up their cedulas shouting –
16. The Spanish expedition responsible for naming “Long Lived the Philippines thus making the so-
the archipelago Filipinas? called – Cry of Pugad Lawin.” When did this
A. Magellan’s expedition happen?
B. Loaysa expedition A. July 3, 1892
C. Legaspi expedition B. August 22, 1896
D. Villalobos expedition C. August 23, 1896
D. July 7, 1892
17. During the Hispanic era, native and Chinese
mestizos aged 16-60 years old obligated to do 23. Execution of Bonifacio brothers (Andres and
forced labor for forty days. How can exemption be Procopio) after being found guilty of treason and
made? sedition by a military court.
A. June 12, 1898 30. When was the start of the Philippine American
B. May 11, 1897 war?
C. June 16, 1898 A. Feb. 5, 1899
D. May 10, 1897 B. Feb. 4, 1898
24. The Spanish authorities discovered the C. Feb. 4, 1899
Katipunan when Teodoro Patino exposed what he D. Feb. 5, 1898
knew to Fr. Mariano Gil.
A. August 17, 1896 31. He was the last president of the commonwealth
B. August 18, 1896 government and first president of the third republic
C. August 19, 1896 of the Philippines. Who is this president?
D. August 20, 1896 A. Manuel Roxas
B. Elpidio Quirino
25. Establishment of Biak-na-Bato Republic. C. Carlos Garcia
A. November 1, 1896 D. Ramon Magsaysay
B. November 1, 1897
C. November 1, 1898 32. Who is considered as the first accidental and
D. November 1, 1899 Visayan president of the Philippines?
A. Manuel Roxas
26. The sinking of the Battleship Maine in Havana B. Gloria Arroyo
harbour happened on? C. Sergio Osmena
A. February 15, 1898 D. Manuel Quezon
B. February 14, 1898
C. February 13, 1898 33. On April 17, 1948, two days after Roxas’ death,
D. February 12, 1898 his Vice President took the oath of office as
President of the Philippines, per line of succession.
27. Aguinaldo arrived in the Philippines and Who is this?
continued the Filipinos’ fight against the Spaniards. A. Ramon Magsaysay
When was this? B. Elpidio Quirino
A. May 20, 1898 C. Carlos Garcia
B. May 19, 1898 D. Diosdado Macapagal
C. February 13, 1898
D. February 12, 1898 34. What was Pres. Garcia’s flagship project?
A. LASEDECO
28. When did the Americans establish Military B. NARRA
government? C. Filipino first
A. May 20, 1898 D. Agricultural Land Reform
B. August 14, 1898
C. May 19, 1898 35. What was Vice President Macapagal’s “name
D. August 15, 1898 call” when he ran for president of the Philippines in
1961?
29. Aguinaldo changed the form of government A. Man of the Masses
from dictatorial to revolutionary government. B. The Poor Boy from Lubao
A. June 22, 1898 C. Bard from Bohol
B. June 23, 1898 D. Puppet President
C. June 24, 1898
D. June 25, 1898 36. What was the flagship project of Pres. Ramos
after winning the 1992 Presidential Elections?
A. Daang Matuwid
B. Strong Republic B. Jus loci
C. Change is Coming C. Jus Sanguinis
D. Philippines 2000 D. Naturalization

37. Who among the Philippine presidents changed 43. Which among the following does NOT belong
the date of the Philippine independence from July 4 to the qualifications of the members in the House of
to June 12? Senate?
A. Corazon Aquino A. A natural born citizen of the Philippines
B. Carlos Garcia B. At least 25 years of age on the date of the
C. Ramon Magsaysay Election Day
D. Diosdado Macapagal C. Able to read and write
D. At least 35 years of age on the date of the
38. He is the president of the Philippines who won Election Day
in the first ever automated election. Who is he?
A. Fidel Ramos 44. What form of government is characterized by
B. Rodrigo Duterte the separation of powers?
C. Joseph Estrada A. Parliamentary
D. Benigno Aquino III B. Presidential
C. Aristocracy
39. What particular issue on Filipino women did D. Monarchical
Pres. Quezon advocated and finally resolved?
A. Women in the labor force 45. Which of the following represents the smallest
B. Women’s suffrage subunit of government in the Philippines at present?
C. Sexual Harassment A. Purok
D. National Language B. Barangay
C. Sitio
40. President Duterte is known for his War on D. Zone
Drugs Campaign and is now currently building a
mega drug abuse treatment and rehabilitation center 46. The Philippine government is divided into three
for drug surrenderees. In what particular part of the branches: executive, legislative and judiciary.
country is this located? Which among the following doctrines best describes
A. Fort Santiago, Intramuros the model of governance in the Philippines?
B. Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija A. Tricameralism
C. Fort San Pedro, Cebu B. Separation of powers
D. Fort Pilar, Zamboanga C. Emancipation of state
D. Division of labor
41. Who is this Philippine president whose
presidency was referred to as Golden Years due to 47. In England Queen Elizabeth acts as head of
lack of corruption and the first president who wore state. This country also has a parliament and a
Barong Tagalog during his inauguration? Prime Minister, which among the following best
A. Manuel Quezon describes the form of government in this country?
B. Elpidio Quirino A. Absolute Monarchy
C. Ramon Magsaysay B. Constitutional Monarchy
D. Ferdinand Marcos C. Oligarchy
D. Aristocracy
42. Relationship by blood is the basis of the
acquisition of citizenship under this rule. 48. Which principle states that no man in this
A. Jus soli country is above the law and that laws must be
obeyed by all and applied to everyone – rich or 54. Which type of governance is characterized by a
poor, lowly or powerful – without fear or favor? union of partially self-governing states or region
A. Rule of law united by a central government?
B. Rule of the majority A. Federalism
C. Separation of Church and State B. Socialism
D. Social Justice C. Democracy
D. Totalitarianism
49. Can a person be imprisoned for debt? 55. It must have an annual income of at least P 20
A. No, if he can’t pay the interest of his debt million, a land area of at least 50 square kilometers
B. Yes, if he has no property with which to pay his and a population of not less than 150, 000
debt inhabitants.
C. No A. Municipality
D. Yes, if he stubbornly refuses to pay B. City
C. Province
50. What does “presumption of innocence” mean in D. Barangay
so far as human rights is concerned?
A. A suspect is considered guilty until proven 56. He was the paternal grandfather of Jose Rizal.
otherwise A. Domingo Lam-co
B. A suspect has the right to remain silent B. Juan Mercado
C. A suspect has the right to a legal counsel C. Agustin Chinco
D. A suspect remains innocent until proven guilty D. Manuel de Quintos

51. It is a type of election wherein the people render 57. Considered to be Jose’s First Love but a fixed
decisions to accept or reject certain amendments to marriage was arranged between her and Manuel
the Constitution. Luz. Who is she?
A. Recall A. Leonor Rivera
B. Referendum B. Josephine Bracken
C. Plebiscite C. Segunda Katigbak
D. Initiative D. Nelly Boustead

52. People may directly propose changes to the 58. The list of produced and approved family names
constitution upon the petition of at least 12% of all can be referred from this publication.
the registered voters, represented by at least 3% of A. Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos
all registered voters in every legislative body. B. Catalogo Alfabeto de Apellidos
A. Recall C. Catalogo de Apellidos Filipinos
B. Referendum D. Catalogo de Alfabeto Filipinos
C. Plebiscite
D. Initiative 59. The Royal Decree of 1849 was ordered by:
A. Governor General Polavieja
53. What constitution approved the establishment of B. Governor General Claveria
the First Philippine Republic? C. Governor General Izquierdo
A. 1973 constitution D. Governor General Despujol
B. 1935 constitution
C. Malolos constitution 60. Jose Rizal’s mother, Teodora Alonso, studied in
D. Biak-na-Bato this school.
A. Colegio de San Jose
B. Colegio de Santa Rosa
C. Colegio de San Juan de Letran
D. Colegio de Santa Isabel D. Favoritism

61. On June 22, 1861 Jose Rizal was baptized by 67. Upon which is based the claim that there is no
this priest. single universal standard to be used to judge any
A. Pablo Pastells culture-based?
B. Jose Villaclara A. Cultural relativism
C. Jose Burgos B. Cultural shock
D. Rufino Collantes C. Cultural diversity
D. Ethical relativism
62. Domingo Lam-co, Jose Rizal’s paternal
ancestor, was a native of this place. 68. You will be in good hands when your host is a
A. Beijing Filipino because one outstanding trait of Filipinos
B. Chinchew is:
C. Shanghai A. hospitality
D. Parian B. thrift
C. industry
63. Ateneo de Municipal Manila was located in D. cleanliness
Intramuros which means:
A. thick walls 69. The Philippines is dominantly a Christian
B. protective walls country in the Orient, yet according to survey it is
C. outside the walls on the top 5 as the most corrupt nation in Asia.
D. within the walls What does this point to in Philippine society?
A. Lack of cultural integration
64. Which situation is the BEST example of a B. Presence of cultural differences
culture shock? C. Prevalence of ethnocentrism
A. A native from New Zealand is so afraid of the D. Prevalence of xenocentrism
big crowd in malls and along the roads during rush
hours that remarked “so many people!” 70. You have to take extra care when you critique
B. The Hippies’ rejected “The Establishment” in the the work of a Filipino. Your negative comment may
1960s and sported long hair be mistaken to be an attack against his/her person.
C. The Canadians use forks while the Filipinos use Upon which Filipino trait is this advice based?
spoon and fork and sometimes their hands on eating A. Extreme personalism
D. The Aetas don’t like sardines but like sweet B. Adaptability
potatoes C. “Sakop” mentality
D. “Bayanihan” spirit
65. Under which group do the Sunday churchgoers
in a Cathedral fall? 71. The expression promdi connotes:
A. Secondary group A. ethnocentrism
B. Primary group B. xenocentrism
C. Tertiary group C. favoritism
D. Elementary group D. racial discrimination

66. Which does one portray when he thinks that 72. When a person shows the ability to understand
what is foreign is best and that what is local and appreciate the similarities and differences in the
inferior? customs, values and beliefs of one’s culture, he/ she
A. Xenocentrism is said to:
B. Relativism A. possess multicultural literacy
C. Ethnocentrism B. sociocultural aware
C. possess global awareness
D. possess social literacy 79. When one controls the supply/production of
goods, this implies:
73. Which is at the base of a triangle that shapes us A. inflation
into what we are? B. monopoly
A. environment C. economic stability
B. heredity D. economic equilibrium
C. training
D. school attended 80. Gross Domestic Product is the sum of the
market value of the:
74. What is the possible consequence of A. manufactured goods
meritocracy in a social system? B. intermediate goods
A. rule by the wealthy and powerful C. inferior goods
B. leadership by people of talent D. final goods and services
C. culture of elitism
D. rule by those with noble birth 81. The market value of all the goods and services
produced in the country in a given period:
75. Which of the following is the study of human A. Gross National Product
behavior? B. Per Capita GDP
A. Philosophy C. Gross Domestic Product
B. Morality D. Per Capita GNP
C. Psychology
D. Ethics 82. Sustained and general increase in prices in all or
76. What is the best reason for holism in art nearly all the markets in the economy.
education? A. Deflation
A. Everyone is a potential artist with talents of B. Interest rate
his/her own C. Inflation
B. Art means the beautiful in human creativity D. Purchasing power of peso
C. Aesthetic development is for total growth
D. We can be unique artists in our degree of growth 83. States that when prices increases, the supply of
the certain product will also increase.
77. What is the application of the principles and A. Law of Comparative Advantage
theories of human behavior in teaching and B. Law of Supply
learning? C. Law of Inertia
A. Educational theory D. Law of Demand
B. Educational philosophy
C. Educational psychology 84. Which of the following are complementary
D. Educational sociology goods?
A. Coffee and tea
78. Which is NOT a characteristic of people with a B. Cellphone and Sim Card
strong sense of self-efficacy? C. Pencil and Ballpen
A. view challenging problems as tasks to be D. Jeepneys and Buses
mastered
B. recover quickly from setbacks and 85. Who is considered the Father of
disappointments Macroeconomics?
C. avoid challenging tasks A. Adam Smith
D. develop deeper interests in the activities in which B. Simon Kuznets
they participate C. John Maynard Keynes
D. Thomas Robert Malthus B. colonialism
C. capitalism
86. What does TRAIN Law stands for? D. utilitarianism
A. Tax Reform for Accelerating and Inclusive Act
B. Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusive Act 89. The economic policy that good action is one that
C. Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act helps the greatest number of people is called:
D. Tax Reform for Accelerating and Inclusion Act A. mercantilism
B. colonialism
87. Tax imposed on all employed and practicing C. capitalism
professionals. D. utilitarianism
A. Income tax
B. Real estate tax 90. The economic policy that good action is one that
C. Community tax helps the greatest number of people is called:
D. Inheritance tax A. mercantilism
B. colonialism
88. The economic policy that good action is one that C. capitalism
helps the greatest number of people is called: D. utilitarianism
A. mercantilism

ANSWER KEY
1. B 29. B 57. C
2. A 30. C 58. A
3. D 31. A 59. B
4. D 32. C 60. B
5. C 33. B 61. D
6. B 34. C 62. B
7. B 35. B 63. D
8. D 36. D 64. A
9. A 37. D 65. A
10. A 38. D 66. A
11. C 39. B 67. A
12. A 40. B 68. A
13. B 41. C 69. A
14. C 42. C 70. A
15. B 43. B 71. A
16. D 44. B 72. A
17. D 45. B 73. B
18. D 46. B 74. B
19. D 47. B 75. C
20. C 48. A 76. C
21. C 49. C 77. C
22. C 50. D 78. C
23. D 51. C 79. B
24. C 52. D 80. D
25. B 53. C 81. C
26. A 54. A 82. C
27. B 55. B 83. B
28. B 56. B 84. B
85. C 87. A 89. D
86. C 88. D 90. D

GENERAL EDUCATION – SOCIAL SCIENCE

1. Prior to Ateneo, Rizal took and passed the examination at:

A. University of Santo Tomas
B. Colegio de San Agustin
C. Colegio de San Juan de Letran
D. Colegio de San Jose

2. At first Rizal was denied entry in Ateneo but he was finally accepted through the intercession of:
A. Manuel-Xerez Burgos
B. Fr. Magin Fernando
C. Fr. Jose Villaclara
D. Paciano Rizal

3. While attending Ateneo, Rizal developed into a first-rate student. Who among the following noticed his
proficiency in the Spanish language?
A. Fr. Magin Fernando
B. Fr. Jose Villaclara
C. Fr. Franciso de Paula Sanchez
D. Manuel Xerez-Burgos

4. Who was the registrar in Ateneo who initially denied Rizal’s admission to the university?
A. Fr. Magin Fernando
B. Fr. Jose Villaclara
C. Fr. Franciso de Paula Sanchez
D. Manuel Xerez-Burgos

5. What is the main reason for the education of Rizal in UST?

A. the cataracts of his mother
B. cholera outbreak
C. dengue outbreak
D. malaria outbreak

6. What are the two courses Rizal enrolled simultaneously in UST?

A. philosophy and law
B. philosophy and letters
C. philosophy and engineering
D. philosophy and medicine

7. In 1879, Rizal won a silver pen for his entry in the poetry contest organized by Manila Lyceum of Art and
Literature. What is the title of the poem?
A. Sa Aking mga Kababata
B. To the Filipino Youth
C. In Memory of My Village
D. My Mother’s Birthday

GENERAL EDUCATION – SOCIAL SCIENCE

1. The Philippine Legislature has two houses: Senate and House of Representatives. What term best describes
this setup?
A. Bicameralism
B. Bipartisanship
C. Unicameralism
D. Co-legislative powers

2. How do you call the tax imposed on all employed and practicing professionals?
A. Income tax
B. Real Estate tax
C. Community tax
D. Inheritance tax

3. This man served as the last Spanish Governor-General of the Philippines?

A. Ramon Blanco
B. Basilio Agustin
C. Diego de los Rios
D. Fermin Jaudenes

4. If this principle is applied well, no branch of government will be too powerful or abusive?
A. Impeachment
B. Check and Balance
C. Ombudsman
D. Laissez Faire

5. The Filipinos are deeply religious, however, sometimes this religiosity instills the NEGATIVE attitude:
A. social responsibility to participate in the development of society
B. resignation which leads to doing nothing to improve one’s condition
C. total surrender to God in times of helplessness is best
D. the Lord, who is omnipotent and omniscient will allow what is best

6. Who is the Philippine President known as the Father of Social Justice and of the National Language?
A. Elpidio Quirino
B. Manuel Quezon
C. Manuel Roxas
D. Ramon Magsaysay

7. It refers to any liability to pay money arising out of a contract, express or implied.
A. Poll tax
B. Tax
C. Debt
D. Debtors

8. In whose presidency was the famous MIRACLE RICE was produced?

A. Ferdinand Marcos
B. Fidel Ramos
C. Joseph Estrada
D. Sergio Osmena

9. What values are being promoted by the Philippine Government when it launched the “Juan Time” project in
2011?
A. punctuality
B. austerity
C. palabra de honor
D. close family ties

10. In economics, it is the rise in the general level of prices of goods and services in an economy over a period
of time.
A. Inflation
B. Mercantilism
C. Depression
D. Free Trade

11. One of the new seven wonders of nature that can be found in Palawan is:
A. Puerto Princesa Underground River
B. El Nido
C. Palawan River
D. Puerto Princesa River

12. Violation of human rights is a violation of the _____ of persons.

A. dignity
B. intelligence
C. emotions
D. freedom

13. The most devastating typhoon in 2009 with a damage of $ 1.09 billion and 747 fatalities was known as:
A. Reming
B. Milenyo
C. Ondoy
D. Habagat

14. The fulfillment of the collective needs to the human species, including global society, is to pursue:
A. public interest
B. common good
C. justice
D. political will

15. One of the advantages of presidential system of government is:

A. The principle of the separation of powers and checks and balances is observed.
B. Unity of authority
C. It cuts costs and redundancy in law-making
D. It promotes strong political party

16. The process by which a person learns the requirements of the culture by which he or she is surrounded, and
acquires values and behaviors that are appropriate or necessary in that culture is called:
A. assimilation
B. enculturation
C. cultural relativism
D. acculturation

17. Martial Law remained in force until 1981 under Proclamation #:

A. 1081
B. 1425
C. 9994
D. 7610

18. In northeast Luzon, the longest river in the country originates from the mountains of Quirino and Nueva
Vizcaya and drains the whole Cagayan Valley through the town of Aparri and Cagayan. What is the name of the
river?
A. Agno River
B. Abra River
C. Pampanga River
D. Rio Grande de Cagayan

19. The Philippines lies in the _____, an area where many volcanoes are active.
A. Wheel of Fire
B. Volcanic Rim
C. Ring of Fire
D. Archipelagic Fault Line

20. This is the largest country in Asia.

A. Philippines
B. Indonesia
C. India
D. China

21. If Bukidnon-Lanao area is plateau, Zamboanga is more of a:

A. Island
B. Valley
C. Archipelago
D. Peninsula

22. What was the social relevance of Noli and FIli to the conditions among Filipinos during the late 19 th century
period?
A. unfulfilled secularization movement of GomBurZa
B. need for violent uprising against Hispanic imperial rule
C. rule of friars over Hispanic colonial governments
D. Human civil oppression of native Filipinos

23. When one controls the supply/production of goods, this implies:

A. inflation
B. economic stability
C. monopoly
D. economic equilibrium

24. The biggest among the seven continents of the world is:
A. Asia
B. Australia
C. Africa
D. Europe

25. Which is the fundamental and highest law of the Philippines?

A. The Philippine Constitution
B. The Civil and Criminal Codes
C. The Ten Commandments
D. The Bill of Rights

26. Which situation is not included in the social justice mandate in the 1987 constitution?
A. creation of economic opportunities for all
B. sense of individualism among citizens
C. elimination of cultural inequalities
D. equitable distribution of wealth

27. It is being recognized as man-made wonders of the Philippines.

A. Manila bay
B. Taal Volcano
C. Rice Terraces
D. Mount Makiling

28. He is considered as the Father of Sociology.

A. Charles Cooley
B. Herbert Spencer
C. Emile Durkheim
D. Auguste Comte

29. What is a complex whole which includes knowledge, beliefs, art, morals, laws, custom and any other
capabilities and habits acquired by man as member of society?
A. Laws
B. Culture
C. Mores
D. Folkways

30. Gian is from poverty-stricken family but this did not hinder him from realizing his dreams. He worked hard
and earned his bachelor’s degree. What role does this demonstrate?
A. Achieved role
B. Hereditary role
C. Ascribed role
D. Temporary role

31. How many islands are there in the Philippines?

A. 7640 islands
B. 7107 islands
C. 7641 islands
D. 7108 islands

32. What was the First Philippine Republic?

A. The Republic proclaimed in Malolos
B. The Republic proclaimed under the 1935 Constitution
C. The Republic of the Philippines proclaimed under 1946
D. The Republic proclaimed under the Japanese sponsored Constitution

33. Which was the first government during the Japanese occupation?
A. The Japanese-sponsored Republic of the Philippines
B. Military government
C. Japanese Military Administration
D. The Philippine Executive Commission

34. What was the last department turned over by the Americans to be governed by a Filipino?
A. Department of Public Health and Welfare
B. Department of Trade
C. Department of Education
D. Department of Defense

35. Arrange the sequence of governments during the revolutionary era:

1. The Dictatorial Government
2. The Revolutionary Government
3. The Biak-na-Bato Republic
4. The First Philippine Republic
A. 2 3 1 4
B. 3 1 2 4
C. 4 1 3 2
D. 1 2 3 4

36. Arrange according to its establishment during the American Regime:

1. The Commonwealth Government
2. The Military Government
3. The Civil Government
A. 1 2 3
B. 2 3 1
C. 3 2 1
D. 2 1 3

37. How long can an elected President of the Philippines serve under the 1987 Constitution?
A. Two terms, 6 years
B. Two terms, 4 years
C. One term for 6 years
D. One term for 4 years
38. Who was the Commander of the American and Filipino forces in Corregidor?
A. General Arthur MacArthur
B. General Douglas MacArthur
C. General Jonathan Wainwright
D. General Edward P. King

39. What kind of government was installed under the 1973 Constitution under the Marcos regime?
A. Presidential system
B. Parliamentary system
C. Military system
D. Bicameral system

40. What are the four elements of state?

A. people, territory, sovereignty, government
B. people, constitution, territory, government
C. government, law, peace, territory
D. constitution, people, land, independence

41. The Katipunan in Cavite was divided into factions – the Magdiwang and the Magdalo. While the
Magdiwang in Cavite was led by Mariano Alvarez, who led Magdalo faction?
A. Ciriaco Bonifacio
B. Baldomero Aguinaldo
C. Daniel Tirona
D. Artemio Ricarte

42. Not many students are aware that Jose Rizal, the Philippine’s National Hero is also a sculpture. Which
among the following is a work of Rizal?
A. The oblation
B. The power of Science over Death
C. Lapu Lapu Monument
D. The Philippines map Relief

43. Maternity leaves are extended to women. What legal provision extends this?
A. Article XIV Education
B. Article XII Bill of Rights
C. Article XIII Sec. 14 women
D. Article XIII Role and Rights of People’s Organization

44. Diariong Tagalog was founded by:

A. Marcelo del Pilar
B. Juan Luna
C. Jose Rizal
D. Gregorio del Pilar
45. For which are the Filipinos thankful for Julian Felipe?
A. the tune of the National Anthem
B. the making of the national flag
C. the lyrics of the National Anthem
D. the draft of the Malolos Constitution

46. What is the experimental method of research?

A. An intensive study of one individual. Typically, this may involve interviews, observation
B. It involves the acquisition, synthesis, organization and presentation of information
C. The research manipulates variables, randomly assign participants to various conditions and seek to control
other influences
D. Involves going out and asking questions about the phenomenon of interest

47. In 1851, the first commercial bank in the Philippines and the Far East, was established. What is the present
name of this bank?
A. Bank of the Philippine Islands
B. Banco de las islas Filipinas
C. Bangko Central ng Pilipinas
D. Far East bank

48. The first Sulu-United States Treaty concluded on August 20, 1899 allowing American presence in Sulu.
A. Murphy Treaty
B. Bates Treaty
C. Jones Treaty
D. Forbes Treaty

49. The West Philippine Sea is formerly known as the:

A. South Vietnam Sea
B. Philippine Sea
C. South China Sea
D. Celebes Sea

50. What Philippine city is known as “the City of Waterfalls”?

A. Koronadal
B. Iligan
C. Pagsanjan
D. Alaminos

51. According to Article III, Section 15 of the Constitution, the writ of habeas corpus may be suspended in
times of rebellion or what?
A. martial law
B. invasion
C. terrorism
D. war

52. What was our government under the 1935 Constitution?

A. Revolutionary
B. Monarchy
C. Commonwealth
D. Military

53. How many Associate Justices comprise the Supreme Court?

A. 15
B. 19
C. 12
D. 14

54. Who shall head the Cabinet under the 1987 Constitution?
A. Speaker
B. Deputy Prime Minister
C. Prime Minister
D. President

55. The Commander-in-Chief of all the Armed Forces of the Philippines is the:
A. President
B. Secretary of National Defense
C. PNP Chief
D. Chief of Staff

56. Rizal mournfully wept when she died of sickness in 1865.

A. Concha
B. Maria
C. Josefa
D. Lucia

57. The island of Corregidor is part of the province of:

A. Cavite
B. Bataan
C. Zambales
D. Pangasinan

58. Membership in the Katipunan come in grades: first (katipon); second (kawal); and third (bayani). Each
grade designed as well as password so they could maintain their secrecy of the movement. The password for the
kawal grade was?
A. Rizal
B. Kawal
C. Gomburza
D. Sundalo

59. The teaching and learning of religion and values mostly make use of:
A. enculturation
B. assimilation
C. indoctrination
D. acculturation
60. Jerome, an accountant, who now lives with a married woman was disowned by his family and friends. This
punishment is a form of:
A. isolation
B. ostracism
C. deportation
D. character assassination

61. Prior to Ateneo, Rizal took and passed the examination at:
A. University of Santo Tomas
B. Colegio de San Agustin
C. Colegio de San Juan de Letran
D. Colegio de San Jose

62. At first Rizal was denied entry in Ateneo but he was finally accepted through the intercession of:
A. Manuel-Xerez Burgos
B. Fr. Magin Fernando
C. Fr. Jose Villaclara
D. Paciano Rizal

63. While attending Ateneo, Rizal developed into a first-rate student. Who among the following noticed his
proficiency in the Spanish language?
A. Fr. Magin Fernando
B. Fr. Jose Villaclara
C. Fr. Franciso de Paula Sanchez
D. Manuel Xerez-Burgos

64. Who was the registrar in Ateneo who initially denied Rizal’s admission to the university?
A. Fr. Magin Fernando
B. Fr. Jose Villaclara
C. Fr. Franciso de Paula Sanchez
D. Manuel Xerez-Burgos

65. What is the main reason for the education of Rizal in UST?
A. the cataracts of his mother
B. cholera outbreak
C. dengue outbreak
D. malaria outbreak

66. What are the two courses Rizal enrolled simultaneously in UST?
A. philosophy and law
B. philosophy and letters
C. philosophy and engineering
D. philosophy and medicine

67. In 1879, Rizal won a silver pen for his entry in the poetry contest organized by Manila Lyceum of Art and
Literature. What is the title of the poem?
A. Sa Aking mga Kababata
B. To the Filipino Youth
C. In Memory of My Village
D. My Mother’s Birthday

ANSWER KEY

1. A 35. B
2. A 36. B
3. C 37. C
4. B 38. C
5. B 39. B
6. B 40. A
7. C 41. B
8. A 42. B
9. A 43. C
10. A 44. D
11. A 45. A
12. A 46. C
13. C 47. A
14. A 48. B
15. A 49. C
16. B 50. B
17. A 51. B
18. D 52. C
19. C 53. D
20. D 54. D
21. D 55. A
22. C 56. A
23. C 57. A
24. A 58. C
25. A 59. C
26. B 60. B
27. C 61. C
28. D 62. A
29. B 63. C
30. A 64. A
31. C 65. A
32. A 66. D
33. C 67. B
34. C