Colon National High School

INTEGRATED SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Colon, Maasim, Sarangani Province

First Quarter Examinations (Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person)

Name:______________________________________ Date:_______________________ Score:______________
DIRECTION: Shade the blank the letter of the correct answer.
1. What does the term Philosophy mean?
Ⓐ love of goodwill Ⓑ love of critical thinking
Ⓒ love of wisdom Ⓓ love of logic
2. The study of philosophy includes the study of all of the following except:
Ⓐ metaphysics. Ⓑ morality.
Ⓒ recreational pharmacology. Ⓓ reason or logic
 3. The branch of philosophy that is concerned with beauty and arts ex. what makes something beautiful
Ⓐ  Epistemology Ⓑ  Ethics
Ⓒ  Aesthetics Ⓓ  Metaphysics
 4. Major in philosophy that stresses the individual existence, freedom, and choice.  ex. do we have real freedom? is our life
fated ?
Ⓐ  Politics Ⓑ  Ontology
Ⓒ  Ethics Ⓓ  Existentialism
5. Major branch in metaphysics, study of being/existence ex. what really exists ? Does God exists ?
Ⓐ  Epistemology Ⓑ  Ontology
Ⓒ  Aesthetics Ⓓ  Political
6. The study of the scope of knowledge  ex. what can i know, and how? what guarantee do I have of judgments that are based of
memory?
Ⓐ  Metaphysics Ⓑ  Ontology
Ⓒ  Logic Ⓓ  Epistemology
7.  Branch of Philosophy that is primarily concerned with the questions about to the good life ex. What should I do ?
Ⓐ  Aesthetics Ⓑ  Ethics
Ⓒ  Existentialism Ⓓ  Ontology
8. Branch in Philosophy that is concerned with demonstrable principles, and the structure of arguments and statements ( study of
reason ) ex. why is the argument valid? and why?
Ⓐ   Logic Ⓑ   Politics
Ⓒ   Metaphysics Ⓓ   Existentialism
9. The branch of Philosophy that is concerned with the nature of reality, study of existence 
Ⓐ  Metaphysics Ⓑ  Existentialism
Ⓒ  Ethics Ⓓ  Ontology
10. What is the process of engaging oneself in engaging oneself in matters of utility and methodologies to clear out any
practical problem or abstract idea?
Ⓐ doing philosophy Ⓑ doing history
Ⓒ doing mathematics Ⓓ doing pedantry
11. Which of the following demonstrates a partial point of view?
Ⓐ referring to only one source of information for your position paper
Ⓑ participating in a class discussion
Ⓒ listening to both of your teacher’s and parents’ advise on how to improve your grades
Ⓓ watching videos over the internet
12. Who among the following students may have already developed a broader philosophical perspective?
Ⓐ Maria who regularly monitors the emotional well – being her classmates
Ⓑ Julie who always listens to all sides of the argument before giving any advice
Ⓒ Kristia who consistently chats her classmates about their interests and beliefs
Ⓓ Trish who rarely talks to her classmates but is always observant to them
13. What point of view looks at all aspects of a situation?
Ⓐ holistic Ⓑ partial
Ⓒ holism Ⓓ partition
14. An argument, as philosophers use this term, is:
Ⓐ a contentious debate, leading to physical violence Ⓑ an irrational contest, leading to a victor.
Ⓒ a polite dispute, leading to tea and crumpets Ⓓ a group of statements, leading to a conclusion
15. Which of the following is not an example of a philosophical question?
Ⓐ How many planets are there in the Milky Way Galaxy?
Ⓑ Are minds distinct from bodies?
Ⓒ What is the nature of morality?
Ⓓ Do numbers exist independently of our thoughts about them?
16. The premises of an argument are …
Ⓐ always true. Ⓑ the reason offered for believing the conclusion.
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 Ⓒ probably unimportant. Ⓓ usually false.
17. The conclusion of an argument is:
Ⓐ always the last statement. Ⓑ when everybody is too tired to continue.
Ⓒ the evidence or reasoning presented Ⓓ the claim the premises argue for.
18. An argument where force, coercion, or the threat of force, is given as a justification for a conclusion.
Ⓐ Appeal to Ignorance Ⓑ Appeal to Pity
Ⓒ Appeal to the people Ⓓ Appeal to Force
19. Attempts to link the validity of a premise to characteristic or belief of the person advocating the premise. However, in some
instances, questions of personal conduct, character, motives, etc , are legitimate if relevant to the issue.
Ⓐ Appeal to the people Ⓑ Against the Person
Ⓒ Appeal to Pity Ⓓ Begging the Question
20. Whatever has not been proved false must be true, and vice versa
Ⓐ Appeal to the people (Argumentum ad Populum) Ⓑ Appeal to Force (Argumentum ad Baculum)
Ⓒ Appeal to Pity (Argumentum ad Misericordiam) Ⓓ Appeal to Ignorance (Argumentum ad Ignorantiam)
21. This term refers to the man as a species and distinguishes man from other animals.
Ⓐ Man Ⓑ Person
Ⓒ Human Ⓓ Human Being
22. This refers to the totality of an individual who possesses awareness, self – determination, and the capacity to interact with
others.
Ⓐ Person Ⓑ Human Nature
Ⓒ Humanities Ⓓ Homo Sapiens
23. This refers to an individual who is actively aware that he or she is perceiving and experiencing reality.
Ⓐ Self Ⓑ Person
Ⓒ Personality Ⓓ Individuality
24. This refers to the ability of the person to experience an “inner world” that is defined by personal thoughts and ideas.
Ⓐ Interiority Ⓑ Inferiority
Ⓒ Rationality Ⓓ Personality
25. This is the capability to act and be aware of one’s actions.
Ⓐ Self - awareness Ⓑ Self – determination
Ⓒ Self - understanding Ⓓ Self – expression
26. This enables the person to act whether he or she wants to and makes determination possible.
Ⓐ Free will Ⓑ Instinct
Ⓒ Humanity Ⓓ Liberty
27. This is the capability to reach out and interact with others and the world.
Ⓐ externality Ⓑ internality
Ⓒ rationality Ⓓ dignity
28. This is the inherent value of a person which cannot be expressed in quantifiable terms.
Ⓐ rationality Ⓑ virginity
Ⓒ dignity Ⓓ nationality
29. This is the intangible element that enables us to exercise thought, possess awareness, and reach out to the outside world and
others.
Ⓐ kindness Ⓑ charm
Ⓒ spirit Ⓓ luck
30. This is the ability to surpass limits.
Ⓐ transcendence Ⓑ dependence
Ⓒ determination Ⓓ courage
31. The result or effect of an action or condition.
Ⓐ decision Ⓑ consequence
Ⓒ sufferings Ⓓ happiness
32. The goodness or badness of an act.
Ⓐ integrity Ⓑ morality
Ⓒ honesty Ⓓ humanity
33. This refers to the characteristics that distinguish humans from all other creatures.
Ⓐ human Ⓑ human being
Ⓒ human nature Ⓓ man
34. This means that both the human body and the spirit define human nature and experience.
Ⓐ faith Ⓑ embodiment
Ⓒ personhood Ⓓ religion
35. The deeper awareness or human thought that defines the human person
Ⓐ integrity Ⓑ morality
Ⓒ virginity Ⓓ rationality
36. This is the branch of philosophy that is concerned with the natural environment and humanity’s place in it.
Ⓐ environmentalism Ⓑ environmental philosophy
Ⓒ environmental aesthetics Ⓓ environmental justice
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37 This view considers man the most important species on the planet
Ⓐ Biocentrism Ⓑ Ecocentrism
C. Anthropocentrism Ⓒ Environmentalism
38. This view believes that all organisms have inherent worth and should be valued and protected
Ⓐ Anthropocentrism Ⓑ Environmentalism
C. Biocentrism Ⓓ Ecocentrism
39. This view places at great value on ecosystems and biological communities
Ⓐ Ecocentrism Ⓑ Biocentrism
Ⓒ Environmentalism Ⓓ Anthropocentrism
40. Which of these statements about humankind and nature is NOT true?
Ⓐ Humankind can use natural resources without regard for the consequences
Ⓑ Humankind has a unique relationship with nature
Ⓒ Humans are able to transform and change the environment
Ⓓ Humans are stewards of nature
41. This perspective advocates action to address environmental problems
Ⓐ Biocentrism Ⓑ Environmentalism
Ⓒ Ecocentrism Ⓓ Anthropocentrism

42. This is a moral approach in analyzing the relationship between humans and the environment
Ⓐ Environmental Justice Ⓑ Environmental Aesthetics
Ⓒ Environmental Philosophy Ⓓ Environmental Ethics

43. Which of these does statements does NOT reflect environmental ethics?
Ⓐ Man must take action to solve environmental problems
Ⓑ Natural disasters are unrelated to human activities
Ⓒ We should reflect on how our actions show regard for nature
Ⓓ We must uphold the welfare of the environment and everything in it
44. This concept refers to the fair distribution of environmental benefits and the burden of addressing environmental challenges
Ⓐ Environmental Aesthetics Ⓑ Environmental Justice
Ⓒ Environmental Ethics Ⓓ Environmental Philosophy
45. Which of these statements is NOT related to sustainable development
Ⓐ Human activities must not negatively impact the environment
Ⓑ Natural resources must be used wisely and efficiently
Ⓒ Resources must be conserved for other people
Ⓓ Humankind must use up all natural resources
46. These are comprised of statements which not only give facts but also provide conclusions or perspectives regarding certain
situations
Ⓐ Facts Ⓑ Bias
Ⓒ Arguments Ⓓ Opinions
47. These are series of statements that provide reasons to convince the reader or listener that a claim is truthful
Ⓐ Fallacies Ⓑ Premise
Ⓒ Conclusion Ⓓ Arguments
48. These are arguments based on faulty reasoning
Ⓐ Arguments Ⓑ Fallacies
Ⓒ Bias Ⓓ Opinions
49. These are personal views of the person presenting an opinion
Ⓐ Arguments Ⓑ Bias
Ⓒ Conclusion Ⓓ Explanations
50. These are statements that are observed to be real or truthful
Ⓐ Facts Ⓑ Claims
Ⓒ Opinions Ⓓ Explanations

End of the Test

Good luck and God Bless!

“Your life tomorrow depends on how you will make it today”

Prepared by

MARIEL G. VILLANUEVA
Subject Teacher

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