Department of Education c.

Based on subjective statements

Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula d. Based on observation and research
9. Analyze which sentence below is an opinion
Division of Zamboanga City a. All birds can fly
BALIWASAN SENIOR HIGH b. The earth is round.
c. The cheetah is the fastest land animal.
SCHOOL- STAND ALONE d. Jollibee is the number fast food chain in
San Jose, Baliwasan, Zamboanga City the Philippines.
(62) 957-3739 – baliwasanseniorhigh@gmail.com 10. How do we assess if something is true?
1ST QUARTER MIDTERM EXAMINATION a. Assumption
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN b. Verifiable
PERSON c. Observable
d. Possible
DIRECTION: Shade the letter of the correct 11. This statement best describes which method of
answer on your answer sheets. Please use philosophizing It emphasizes the importance of
ballpen for shading and erasures are not allowed. free individual choice, regardless of the power
REMINDER: NO CELLPHONES DURING of other people to influence and coerce our
EXAMINATION. desires, beliefs, and decisions.
a. Existentialism
1. This statement best describes which subject, b. Analytic Tradition
an activity people undertake when they seek to c. Logic
understand fundamental truths about d. Phenomenology
themselves, the world in which they live, and 12. Which statement below explain logic?
their relationships to the world and to each Man is a mortal being.
other. But andre is a man.
a. Science So, andre is a mortal being.
b. Philosophy
c. Mathematics a. Only the first sentence
d. Physics b. only the second sentence
2. How would you decide if you use the Holistic c. Only the third sentence
Perspective? d. all of the above
a. Take in consideration the source of the 13. CORRECT : RIGHT
information or opinion. a. crazy : smart
b. Give your personal opinion on the matter b. weak : fun
c. Check and consider all perspectives on the c. strong : hard
matter at hand. d. cheap : inexpensive
d. Go directly to the source and get the 14. ROCK : HARD as water : wet , both statement
information needed. is similar because?
3. Which statement below explains why we do a. They are adjectives.
philosophy? b. They are both describing characteristics of
a. Science cannot answer every question the object.
b. Philosophy has meaning in the business c. They are both describing elements.
world d. They are opposites of each other.
c. Ancient philosophers continue to influence 15. Which pair of words best express a
humanity relationship similar to that of the original pair?
d. All of the Above PUPPY : DOG
4. Which explanation below is focused on this a. kitten : cat
statement “Philosophy is the foundation of b. bear : cub
critical thinking”? c. fish : minnow
a. Philosophy helps analyze, criticize and d. cow : calf
evaluate situations and statements. 16. Which religion believes in reincarnation?
b. Critical thinking cannot be done without a. Christianity b. Hinduism c.
philosophy. Islam d. Buddhism
c. Philosophy helps justifies critical thinking 17. Karma is also referred to as?
d. Philosophy guides people to view the world a. Fine Attitude b. Fine Manners c. Fine
in a deeper level Record d. Fine Accomplishments
5. Which step in the process of philosophical 18. How can we practice this statement
reflection is not in order? “unencumbered from all the fetters that bind a
a. Sharing stimulus human existence”?
b. Seeking understanding and meaning a. By fulfilling all our earthly desires and
c. Raising questions wants
d. Connecting questions and identifying b. Following the latest trends and buying the
themes latest gadgets
6. Which statement best describes how holistic c. By only buying what is essential and
perspective in a concrete setting? needed
a. The spiral progression of the k to 12 d. By not being bothered by earthly needs
curricula. and wants
b. The creation of man according to the Bible 19. In layman’s term, how do we explain Nirvana?
c. The grades of g12 students of BSHS a. Disregard for earthly desires
d. The opinion of columnist on the newspaper b. Non-attachment to earthly desires
7. Facts are best described as: c. Working for towards betterment of others
a. Judgement d. Being inactive and indifferent
b. Belief of Something 20. What is the most important in according to St.
c. The possibility of gradations of truth Agustine?
d. Something that can be verified a. God is the eternal law
8. Which statement about truth is true? b. Innocence of heart and purity is through
a. Based on assumptions God’s grace
b. Based on perception
 c. We cannot do anything if it’s not morally a. Ecocentrism
right. b. Biocentrism
d. We are responsible to our neighbors. c. Environmentalism
21. Which is a natural evil? d. Anthropocentrism
a. Storms b. Tsunami c. Typhoon d. All of 34. Which of these statements about humankind
the above and nature is not true?
22. What is the symbol of God’s saving love for a. Humankind can use natural resources
human beings? without regard for the consequences
a. Bible b. Rosary c. Cross d. Mass b. Humankind has a unique relationship
23. In Buddhism, suffering give rise to compassion with nature
for others, which means that? c. Humans are able to transform and
a. Only by suffering can we understand the change the environment
suffering of others. d. Humans are stewards of nature.
b. We can only feel compassion if we also 35. This perspective advocates action to address
suffer. environmental problems.
c. Compassion is the heart of any religion. a. Biocentrism
d. Religion cannot exist without compassion. b. Environmentalism
24. How do Christianity and Buddhism differ in c. Ecocentrism
their view of suffering? d. Anthropocentrism
a. Christianity sees suffering as necessary 36. This is a moral approach in analyzing the
and the other sees suffering as a relationship between humans and the
punishment environment.
b. Christianity sees suffering as people forcing a. Environmental justice
their will while the other seeks to control it b. Environmental aesthetics
c. Christianity sees suffering as a punishment c. Environmental philosophy
and the other sees suffering as a blessing d. Environmental ethics
d. . 37. Which of these statements does not reflect
25. According to Buddha the cause of suffering environmental ethics?
was? a. Man must take action to solve
a. Not achieving enlightenment environmental problems
b. A life of moderation b. Natural disasters are unrelated to
c. Desire or want human activities
d. needs c. We should reflect on how our actions
26. It is when something is lacking or missing in a show regard for nature
person, therefore he has no will and prevents d. We must uphold the welfare of the
the person to decide on things. environment and everything in it.
a. Concept of Being-others related 38.Which is a sample of a trigger?
b. Concept of Guilt feeling a. water quality
c. Concept of Temporality b. ecological system
d. Concept of Resoluteness c. water framework
27. Human person relates himself to the world, d. over population
affects his views and beliefs, shapes and mold 39. According to this theory male dominance is the
him/her as a person. This statements refers to this reason for the ecological crisis
determinant. a. ecocentrism
A. Friends and Associates b. Deeply Ecology
B. Genetics c. Ecofeminism
C. Life -Experiences d. Social Ecology
D. Self-image 40. According to Kant, we must ignore any
28. It is an enlightened state wherein one attains practical motives or inclinations that we have and
one true selfhood and finds oneself one with the instead contemplate the object without being
One. distracted by our desires. This means that?
a. Moksha b. Jiva c. Nirvana d. Dharma a. just appreciates the beauty of the flower do
29. What does it mean to move the divine? not pick it.
a. God will appear before his people b. get all the flowers you find beautiful
b. The divine will show mercy and intercession c. get a seedling and plant more flowers
c. The divine will punish them if they do not follow d. plant more plants similar to the flower
d. The divine will just let us do what we need to do
30. How can we move from inside to outside
enlightenment?
a. self-reflection
b. giving away our earthly possessions
c. self-development and charity work
d. all of the above
31. This view considers man the most
important species on the planet.
a. Biocentrism
b. Ecocentrism
c. Anthropocentrism
d. Environmentalism
32. This view believes that all organisms have
inherent worth and should be valued and
protected.
a. Anthropocentrism
b. Environmentalism
c. Biocentrism
d. Environmentalisms.
33. This view places a great value on ecosystems
and biological communities.