Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Set 1
1. In connection with government transactions involving public interest, which policy is adopted in the
constitution to assure the public of accountability and transparency?
A. Rural development and agrarian reform.
B. Public enterprise and incentives to needed investments.
C. Balanced and healthy ecology.
D. Full public disclosure
2. The important factors which have contributed to the weaknesses in the internalization of
desirable social values are the:
A. Lack of models among the very people expected to exemplify these values.
B. Use of approaches which are mainly cognitive rather than effective.
C. Lack of follow up systems from one grade level to another.
D. Minimum recognition and appreciation given to teachers.
3. To govern is to rule and government rules by laws. Whose main duty is the enforcement of
laws?
A. Police department C. Legislative department
B. Judiciary department D. Executive department
4. In teaching the democratic beliefs in the classroom, which of the following is MOST consistent with current
educational thought?
A. Democracy as the smoothest form of government is emphasized.
B. The teacher should effectively lead the discussion on current affairs.
C. Democratic belief can be taught based on respect for individual worth and faith
in ability of people to govern them.
D. Democratic beliefs can be taught by assuring that celebrations are observed to honor
national heroes,
5. Without limiting the rights of parents to rear their children, the Constitution provides a
compulsory elementary education for:
A. All children of school age C. All children of pre-school age
B. All physically able individuals D. Adult citizens & out of school youth
6. The term that refers to the class of Filipinos who were free and independent:
A. Timawa C. Aliping namamahay
B. Maharlika D. Aliping saguiguilid
7. The gallant champion of Filipino rights during the Spanish regime was:
A. Father Diego de Herrera C. Saint Francis Xavier
B. Father Martin de Rada D. Bishop Domingo de Salazar
9. Who said that Rizal is the greatest son of the Malay race?
A. Antonio Ma. Regidor C. Don Pedro Paterno
B. Ferdinand Blumentritt D. Dr. Maximo Viola
10. The third and last military Governor of the Philippines was?
A. General Wesley Merritt C. Major General Arthur MacArthur
B. General Elwell E. Otis D. Douglas MacArthur
11. At the bottom of the judicial system during the Spanish time were the:
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12. The law which has its applications where the military arm does not supersede civil authority
but is called upon to aid in the execution of its vital functions.
A. Martial Law C. Civil Law
B. Educational Act D. National Defense Act
13. It is an act of forgetfulness putting to oblivion the offense of which one is charged.
A. Pardon C. Commutation
B. Amnesty D. Reprieve
15. Among early Greek philosophers, ________ introduced empirical knowledge by the use of
observation to explain universal truths.
A. Plato B. Socrates C. Aristotle D. Thales
16. What method of thinking-and-learning draws from the general qualities of knowledge to
particular knowledge?
A. Induction B. Deduction C. Discovery D. Problem-solving
17. The earliest people showed their scientific ability when they:
A. Discovered the use of iron C. Discovered the use of copper
B. Began to use bronze D. Started using polished stone tools
18. In which situation do we insist on belonging to a group thus resisting the risk of being
different?
A. Conformity B. Radicalism C. Anarchism D. Pessimism
19. The social change that leads to the development of towns and cities in Europe was:
A. The slaves were able to buy their freedom
B. The traders and business become rich
C. The use of money as payment for service rendered
D. The downfall of the monarchy
20. The worst effect of capitalism due to the Industrial Revolution was:
A. The low salaries of the worker
B. The decrease in the employed workers
C. The high price of commodities
D. The capitalists were getting richer & the workers poorer
21. Which of the following inventions started the fast weaving process of cloth?
A. Flying shuttle C. Power loom
B. Cotton gin D. Spinning jenny
22. This invention produced electricity that greatly improved works of the machineries:
A. Air breaks B. Dynamo C. Petroleum D. Internal Combustion engine
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24. In the archeological record, these have only very indirect traces or often leave no traces atall.
A. The world of the mine C. Formation of the land
B. Size of the community D. Technological knowledge
25. Asians established different organizations in order to show the world that:
A. They culturally bound to one another
B. They are capable of developing their own resources
C. They are interested to help each other
D. Asia is for the Asians
27. The ruler who ordered the burning of the Confucian classic was:
A. Shih Huang Ti C. Pan Chao
B. Tai Tsung D. Kublai Khan
29. Most scientists now believe the theory of continental drift which means:
A. That were was only one supercontinent
B. That continents are still moving slowly
C. That continent have moved in the distant past
D. That were was once a time the continent cracked
33. The systematic explanation of observed phenomena drawn from social manifestation or
patterns in social life is _______.
A. hypothesis B. theory C. assumption D. truth
34. Scientific inquiries conducted on social change over a period of time are ________.
A. trend studies B. cohort studies C. panel studies D. case studies
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35. Which area of the world is generally known as the Fertile Crescent?
A. Plains of the Nile, Egypt C. Plains around Syria
B. Plains of Mississippi D. Low lands of Holland
36. The two essential dimensions in teaching Social Science are _______ and _______.
A. observing and inferring C. searching and imparting
B. seeing and listening D. knowing and thinking
38. Social stratification is the system or process of signing men their respective ranks in a society based on:
A. The acquired social and cultural heritage of the society
B. The individual learning about his social position in the society
C. The income, wealth, education, occupation and lifestyle
D. One social stratum to another horizontally, vertically or laterally
39. Eligibility for membership in a kin based social unit is determined by:
A. Biological relationship C. Mutual interest
B. Sociological rules D. Political and jurally arrangement
40. Which island was the scene of the first landing of US troops when they recaptured the
Philippines from the Japanese?
A. Samar B. Leyte C. Cebu D. Mindanao
42. The internet is cutting many people in, but increasingly cutting many people out because:
A. It balances the user into 50-50% basis for the rich and the poor
B. It creates a broader outlook for all the people
C. It gives a clear presentation as to what people stands for
D. 88% of the world’s internet users are wealthy industrial nations
43. In what countries are half of the populations the poorest in the world?
A. Bangladesh and India C. Cambodia and Laos
B. Maldives island D. Sri Lanka and Vietnam
44. This is an animal or plant species or some other object or class of objects, with which the
group believes it has a mystical relationship.
A. Sorocate B. Totem C. Kaingang D. Mesmer
45. Concentration in thinking which leads to a constant, unbroken line of thought is _________.
A. infusion B. focus C. intention D. direction
46. The choice of the nation’s economic system is important because it determines:
A. The quantities of each good that will be produced.
B. The distribution of goods and services
C. The manner in which goods will be produced
D. All of the above
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47. Which of the following instances shifts the supply curve to the left?
A. Better technology C. Decrease in the number of sellers
B. Decrease in cost of production D. Increase in number of sellers
48. The law of supply and demand is important in the Philippines economy because it is:
A. A mix of economies C. A dominantly market oriented economy
B. A command economy D. A traditional economy
49. In every society, certain positions are assigned to individuals on the basis of age, sex, maritalstatus and
similar other criteria. These patterns are:
A. Culturally defined C. Learned from parents
B. taught in school D. Universally accepted and practices
50. An aspect of Philippines culture that does much to promote interpersonal communication
beyond the community boundary is:
A. Fiesta celebration C. Election
B. Tagalog movies D. zarzuela
Set 2
1. A society that adopts the democratic view of education places great emphasis on:
A. Choice of leaders in charge of education
B. The essential dignity of all individuals
C. Compulsory schooling for all citizens
D. The selection of textbook to be used in school
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6. As the composition of older people in the population increases, per capital real income tends to decrease
because:
A. Less production supports the population
B. Less money income is earned.
C. Money income lags behind population
D. The proportion of the productive group to total population decreases
8. The level of employment is to be increased; if the real wages must fall the demand for labor is:
A. A decreasing function of real wages C. Maintaining Function of real wages
B. An increasing function of real wages D. Either A or B
9. The province in the Philippines noted for the highest incidence of underemployment:
A. Cebu B. Bicol C. Quezon D. Cagayan
11. Filipinos should be wary about the government foreign loans because of the:
A. Bigger interest payments that the government has to shoulder
B. Imposition of new and higher taxes in the next fiscal year.
C. Burden of the loan payments that will fall on the next generation
D. All of the above
12. The main item product during the early galleon trade was:
A. Rugs from Persia
B. Precious metals from India
C. Chinese silk
D. Philippine products
14. Which of the following exercising proprietary function is not exempted from tax?
A. Education institution C. Government owned or conglomeration
B. Religious institution D. Charitable institution
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16. The only official vested with the power and discretion to enter into a compromise tax cases:
A. President C. Senate and Congress
B. Courts D. BIR Commissioner
17. The most important contribution of the industry sector to the economy:
A. Produce new products C. Use of raw materials
B. Modernization D. Provides of employment
26. To process the distribution commodities to members & non-members is the primary purpose of:
A. Consumer’s Cooperatives C. Marketing Cooperatives
B. Producers cooperatives D. Credit Cooperatives
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31. Most important material gains I Manila before and after Legaspi:
A. Diamond C. Copper
B. Pearl D. Gold
32. The first painted book, Christian Doctrine had two translations. These are:
A. Nipongo and Filipino C. Chinese and Filipino
B. Sanskrit and Filipino D. Chinese and Sanskrit
33. The university was known as Escuela Pia during the Spanish regime was the:
A. Dela Salle University C. Ateneo de Manila University
B. University of Sto. Tomas D. San Juan de Letran
34. The instrument used by Spaniards to make the Filipinos read and write was:
A. The promulgation of laws on education
B. The strict, with punishment, way of teaching
C. The use of books with pictures
D. The teaching of Catechisms
35. The treaty that divided the world into two parts running from the North Pole to the South Pole at a distance
of 370 leagues west of Cape Verde Islands:
A. Treaty of Paris C. Treaty of Versailles
B. Treaty of Demarcation D. Treaty of Tordesillas
36. It is a wine as clear as water but strong and dry and if used in moderation, can be a good
medicine for rheumatism:
A. Bubod B. Tapuy C. Tuba D. Basi
37. The place where the first mass in the Philippines was held:
A. Mactan B. Butuan C. Limasawa D. Homonhon
38. In 1952, the organization of the _________ marked a milestone in the development of
Philippine Sociology.
A. Philippine Social Science Council C. Research Foundation of the Philippines
B. Philippine Sociological Society D. Institute of Philippine Culture
39. The one who officiated the first mass in the Philippines:
A. Juan dela Concepcion C. Diego de Herrera
B. Domingo Salazar D. Pedro de Valderama
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41. As a science of humanity and its society, Anthropology seeks to present an integrated
picture of ______.
A. Man B. Early man c. Hominid D. Human fossils
42. The Batangueno priest who baptized Rizal and predicted that he will become a great man someday is:
A. Father Rufino Collantes C. Father Jose Escudero
B. Father Jose Mateo D. Father Romualdo de Jesus
43. Who was the Lieutenant of the civil guards assigned to protect Rizal from molestation by his enemy was?
A. Lieutenant Pedro V. Valdez C. Lieutenant Maximo de Santos Cruz
B. Lieutenant Jose Taviel de Andrade D. Lieutenant Mariano de San Miguel
44. The Sikatuna-Legaspi blood compact was significant in our history because:
A. Filipino people embraced Christianity by mass baptism
B. Spaniards completed the conquest of the entire country
C. It is the start of the very profitable galleon trade
D. It is the first treaty of friendship & alliance between the Philippines and Spain
45. Which events in the Philippine history prove/s that the Filipinos could hardly unite?
I. Rivalries between Aguinaldo’s and Bonifacio’s men.
II. Split between Jose Rizal and Marcelo H. Del Pilar in Madrid
III. The disagreement between Jose Rizal and Bonifacio on the manner of achieving
reforms in the Philippines.
A. I, II, III B. I only C. I, II D. III only
46. Why was President Magsaysay dubbed as lover of the “Little People”?
A. He observed a policy of attraction to win over the small group of dissidents.
B. He showed special concern for pre-school children
C. He established school buildings in the barrios
D. He was endeared to the masses.
47. In which wars did the United States and the Philippines fight side by side?
I. Seven years War between Spain and Great Britain
II. World War II
III. Vietnam War
A. I, II and III B. II and III C. I and III D. I and II
48. Among the fields of anthropology, which studies the evolution of man and biological
diversity within the species?
A. Linguistics C. cultural anthropology
B. Archaeology D. biological anthropology
49. Among patterns of behavior required in Sociology which is obtained through direct
experience, observation, and testing?
A. Empiricism B. Critical spirit C. Objectivity D. Ethical neutrality
50. Which research methods does an anthropologist employ to enable him to study people’s
culture from inside out?
A. Qualitative research C. Ethnographic method
B. Focus group discussion D. Participant observation
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Set 3
1. Children learn culture from parents and teachers. What is this process called?
A. Accommodation C. Assimilation
B. Acculturation D. Enculturation
2. Which form of government shall we have if we are ruled by a minority in the interest of the
minority?
A. Oligarchy C. Democracy
B. Monarchy D. Tyranny of the minority
3. The Philippine constitution is the law to which all other law must conform. Thus it is said to be_______.
A. Conventional C. The fundamental law of the land
B. Constitutional D. Permanent framework of the government
6. Which of the following was the La Liga Filipina aimed to carry out?
A. To assassinate abusive and tyrannical friars and governors
B. To unite the whole archipelago into one homogenous body
C. To work for the separation of the archipelago from Spain
D. To spread revolutionary ideas and masonry
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9. The landed class enjoyed huge incomes from share tenancy and rents from inherited estates, while the
tenants remained poor. Because of this, the wealthy landowners_______.
A. Abolished share tenancy and reverted the land back to the peasants.
B. Expelled tenants and actually worked on the farmland themselves.
C. Acquired tremendous economic, social and political advantage
D. Disposed on their landholdings voluntarily in response to social obligations.
10. Who was the Filipino native who wanted to be a pries but was refused because he was a
native, and so formed a religious brotherhood for which he sought recognition but was
rejected?
A. Pedro Almazan C. Juan Sumuroy
B. Andres malong D. Apolinario dela Cruz
11. Who was the first woman in Panay to fight in the Philippines revolution?
A. Agueda Esteban C. Teodora Alonzo
B. Trinidad Tecson D. Teresa Magbanua
12. The agricultural lands to be distributed to landless tenants under the Comprehensive
Agrarian Reform (CARP) include__________.
A. Rice, corn and sugar lands C. Sugar, coconut, rice and corn lands
B. Coconut lands D. Sugar lands
14. What resulted from the “Encomienda” system during the Spanish colonial times?
A. Concentration of land ownership in the hands of a few
B. Emancipation of tenant farmers from bondage of the soil
C. Distribution of land titles to peasant
D. Eradication of tenancy
15. Hazing rights in school persist despite their being outlawed. Which is the purpose of such
rites?
A. To minimize culture shock C. To preserve tradition
B. To foster patriotism D. To mark changes in an individual’s status
18. In which country do the pastoral industries play an important role in the economy?
A. Canada B. France C. Germany D. New Zealand
19. Which is issue caused the estrangement of the relations between the Philippines and
Malaysia in the past?
A. The founding of MAPHILINDO C. the shaping of the Federation of Malaysia
B. The Philippine claim of Sabah D. Terrorist issue
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20. Why did Shi Huangi build the Great Walls of China?
A. To prevent Chinese emigration to the north
B. To prevent the influx of foreign cultures to china
C. To protect the Chinese people from the barbarians
D. To keep out invaders from the north
21. The lighter, unpigmented skin most likely evolved in the temperature climate for what
reasons?
A. To protect skin against skin against sunlight
B. To protect skin against sunburn
C. To absorb more light
D. To protect skin against sunlight & sunburn
22. A community oriented education goes with our government philosophy of ________.
A. Modernization C. Centralization
B. Improvision D. Decentralizaion
23. Which is a proof that the Philippines were inhabited as early as 21,000 years ago?
A. Chinaware unearthed in Catalagan, Batangas
B. Boat fragments excavated in Butuan river banks
C. Skull cap discovered in Tabon Cave, Palawan
D. Mummies found in Timbac Cave in Benguet
24. Which is/are true of the Philippine participation in the United Nations Organization?
I. Participated in the drafting of the UN Charter
II. Joined the United Nations forces in the Korean War
III. Participated in the drafting of the Universal Declaration of the human rights.
A. I, II, III B. II, III C. I, II D. I, III
26. With the promotion of social justice in mind, which does NOT belong to the group?
A. Profit sharing C. Absolute right over property
B. Diffusion of wealth D. Equitable access to education
27. It is the privilege of the president to address and appear before the Congress at the openingof its regular
session. What do you call this address?
A. Inaugural address C. Presidential address
B. Privilege speech D. State of the Nation address
28. The Philippines consists of islands and landlocked provinces. Which is a landlocked province?
A. Isabela B. Romblon C. Masbate D. Mindoro Oriental
29. The Philippine lies within the seismic belt. As a consequence, it has experienced severe:
A. Floods B. Famine C. Drought D. Earthquakes
30. Which part/s of the Visayas has/have comparatively more excessively moist climate and
limited arable lands?
A. Eastern C. Central and Western
B. Western D. Eastern and Central
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32. Who among the Presidents was known for his nationalistic moves particularly in the field of
economics?
A. Disdado Macapagal C. Carlos P. Garcia
B. Ferdinand Marcos D. Corazon Aquino
33. Who among the presidents change the date of our celebration of Independence day fromJuly 4 to June 12?
A. Ferdinand Marcos C. Diosdado Macapagal
B. Carlos P. Garcia D. Ramon Magsaysay
34. In Philippine history, who resisted the conversion to the Catholic faith?
A. The tribal groups in the highlands
B. The Muslim separatists in the south
C. The indigenous communities in northern Luzon
D. The tribal groups in the highlands and the Muslim separatists
35. Which was the lawmaker, chief executive, and judge of the pre-Hispanic barangays?
A. Datu B. Bathala C. Maharlika D. Teniente del barrio
36. Which was well accepted by the Filipinos under Spanish rule?
A. Representation in the CORTES C. Payment of BUWIS
B. Employment of REDUCCION D. The practice of POLO
37. Why wasn’t Gen. Mac Arthur not in favor of Sergio Osmeña as a president then?
A. He was obviously anti-America in sentiment
B. He harassed Manuel Roxas, a friend of Gen. Mac Arthur
C. He was sickly
D. He was perceived to be quite slow in the face of national crisis
38. Which whom Rizal differ in personality and opinions? Their difference led to the end of
propaganda movement in Spain.
A. Marcelo H. del Pilar C. Graciano Lopez Jaena
B. Gregorio del Pilar D. Andres Bonifacio
40. Which Katipunan member commuted from Cavite to Manila to buy materials used to makeammunitions?
A. Agueda Esteban C. Trinidad Tecson
B. Teresa Magbanua D. Teodora Alonso
41. Which economic condition/s in the country may have helped shape the “Filipino First”
policy?
I. The Filipinos had complete control of fisheries and had better control offorestry and
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transportation
II. The foreign businessman controlled mining, electricity, commerce andmanufacturing
III. The central bank discriminated against Filipino businessmen in the allocationof dollars
for import
A. II, III B. I, II, III C. I, III D. I, II
42. What is the charge imposed under the policy power of the state to promote the general
welfare?
A. Internal revenue C. License fee
B. Toll fee D. Tax
45. Why is every government employee required to submit an annual of assets and liabilities?
A. To safeguard the people against corruption
B. To determine who deserves promotion
C. To be adjective in performance evaluation
D. To determine who is fit for the job
48. What does the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River prove? A change in the earth’s surfacecan take place by
way of ________.
A. Changes in the earth’s crust C. Mater erosion
B. Chemical weathering D. Mass movement of rock and soil
49. From which country does the world buy its Havana cigar?
A. Philippines C. Mexico
B. Cuba D. Colombia
50. Which of the following contribute/s to the thinning down of the ozone layer?
A. Exhausts from automobiles
B. Thermal heat from waste of factories
C. Climatic change
D. Mercury form mine tailings
Set 4
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2. In connection with government transaction involving public interest, which policy is adopted in the
Constitution to assure the public accountability and transparency?
A. Private enterprise and incentive to needed investments
B. Rural development and agrarian reform
C. Balanced and healthful ecology
D. Full public disclosure
4. Which department has the authority to make laws and alter them when needed?
A. Judicial C. Legislative
B. Executive D. Administrative
5. All Filipino citizens have the right to vote and to be voted upon as government official. What is the
constitutional right called?
A. Political franchise C. Electoral right
B. Suffrage D. Passive right to vote
6. Which problem is common from the presidency of Marcos, Aquino, Ramos, Estrada
Macapagal-Arroyo and Benigno Aquino III?
A. Peace and security C. Moral degeneration
B. Social injustice D. Poor governance
7. You will be in good hands when your host is a Filipino because one outstanding trait of Filipinos is:
A. Cleanliness C. Thrift
B. Industry D. Hospitality
8. Which of the four pillars of education for the 21 stcentury is crucial in the light of conflicts
between Israel and Palestine?
A. Learning to know C. Learning to do
B. Learning to be D. Learning to live together
9. The Philippine objected to the advisory on travels to Mindanao, by the Australian government. What should
the government do?
A. Arrest their nationals C. File the diplomatic protest
B. Recall all nationals D. Declare war against the country
10. Foreign influences are evident on most aspects of Filipino culture including Philippine
languages. From which Asian language do these words come: alam, hukom, salamat?
A. Sanskrit C. Malayo-Polynesian
B. Arabic D. Mandarin
11. Which refers to the act of the President to stay the execution of a convict?
A. Pardon C. Amnesty
B. Reprieve D. Commutation
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12. 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. Diego Silang C. Francisco Dagohoy
B. Andres Bonifacio D. Macario Sacay
14. Which is the overriding aim of the constitutional mandate on social justice?
A. To work for social equality
B. To bridge the gap between the rich and the poor
C. To protect the squatter in the possession of the premises occupied by him
because he is poor
D. To authorize the taking of what is in excess of one’s personal needs and giving
it to another
15. Filipino citizens have the power to participate in the establishment or administration of
government such as right to vote and be voted upon as an exercise of:
A. Civil rights C. Economic rights
B. Social rights D. Political rights
16. Who does the canvassing of votes for President and Vice President in every election?
A. Senate and Congress C. Comelec and Chief Justice
B. Supreme court and Congress D. Joint committee of Congress
17. Trade offs are required because wants are unlimited and resource is:
A. Marginal C. Unlimited
B. Scarce D. Economical
18. Gross Domestic Product is the sum of the mark value of the:
A. Manufactured goods C. Inferior goods and services
B. Intermediate goods D. Final goods and services
19. The Japanese successful invasion was climaxed by the surrender of the joint Filipino American forces on
May 6, 1942. Where did this happen?
A. Manila C. Corregidor
B. Capas D. Bataan
20. Foreign investors are discouraged in doing business in our country. To what condition/s can this be
attributed?
I. Deteriorating peace and order
II. Poor technology
III. High tariffs
IV. Poor standards
A. II only B. I and II C. I, II, and III D. IV only
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22. Who was among the last Filipino generals who fought the Americans and established the so called “Tagalog
Republic”?
A. Manuel Tinio C. Miguel Malvar
B. Macario Sacay D. Gregorio del Pilar
23. What building was the only one left intact after the destruction of Intramuros during the Battle of Manila?
A. San Agustin Church C. Quiapo Church
B. Manila Cathedral D. Manila Post Office
25. With the Batasang Pambansa performing legislative and executive powers in the Marcos
regime, which form of government was implemented?
A. Presidential C. Parliamentary
B. Monarchical D. Dictatorial
26. The Philippine legislature is divided into two major bodies, the Senate and the House of
Representatives. Which among the following best describes this division of the legislative body of the
country?
A. Bicameralism C. Co-legislative
B. Bipartisanism D. Unicameralism
27. In which form of government are all citizens treated as equals on certain dimensions such as religion,
politics, economics, social status and culture?
A. Socialism C. Democracy
B. Egalitarianism D. Totalitarianism
28. In which forms of government does power or authority reside in a few persons who govern for their own
interest?
A. Monarchy C. Parliamentary
B. Democracy D. Oligarchy
29. When an individual is imprisoned without proper investigation, what right is violated?
A. Right to protection C. Right to secure persons
B. Right to process paper D. Right to due process of law
31. An individual who can find minute differences between small objects possesses which of the following?
A. A high difference threshold C. A good long-term memory
B. A low difference threshold D. A goof short-term memory
33. What a student can do differs from what he will do. What does this prove?
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34. I pretend not to be able to play several music instruments. I may get tied as an instrumentalist of the church
choir. Which type of ignorance do I have?
A. Visible Ignorance C. Invisible Ignorance
B. Supine Ignorance D. Affected Ignorance
35. Which one goes with this principle: “The end does not justify the means”.
A. Both are equally morally responsible; they are both professional teachers.
B. An objective evil act can never become good in spite of the good motive
C. An objectively good act may become morally evil because of a bad motive
D. An indifferent act may become morally good or evil depending on the motive
36. Art &music are necessary ingredients to a child’s education. Which statement supports the
idea of this sentence?
I. Music and art intensity a child’s imagination
II. Music teaches Discipline, team work, math and poetry through rhythm
III. Painting helps a kinesthetic learner express abstract concepts in concrete forms
A. I only B. III only C. I and II D. I, II, and III
38. Who has the greater moral responsibility and why? The lazy master teacher who does not
teach well or the beginning teachers who is groping while she teaches and so does not teach well either.
A. The master teacher, who is older and more experienced
B. Both are equally morally responsible; they are both professional teachers
C. The master teacher, who is expected to have more knowledge and freedom
D. Cannot be determined; age and experience do not necessarily make one
more knowledgeable and free.
39. Let’s assume that universities will be required to offer education programs at the graduate
rather than at the undergraduate level. Based on this information, how should you respond?
A. Agree C. Improbable
B. Neutral D. Disagree
40. Which among the following is the main theme if the El Filibusterismo?
A. Curing the social cancer C. Abuses and indecency of friars
B. Rizal’s hope for a revolution D. Ideal means of achieving social reform
41. Out of used illustration boards, students came up with cute and functional bags for school
children. Which Filipino trait is exhibited?
A. Adaptability C. Family orientedness
B. Pagkabayani D. Creativity
42. In his “La Indolencia del Filipino”, Rizal’s thinking was the rich natural resources of the
Philippines and the favorable climates were not a blessing after all for the Filipino. Which explains this? The
rich natural resources &the favorable climate of the country:
A. Led to disunity
B. Encourage the “get-by “mentality
C. Enabled Filipinos to earn college degrees
D. Enabled the Filipinos compete against one another
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43. How did Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere contribute to the development of his countrymen?
A. It pictured for them the ideal Filipino
B. It taught them to love their local language
C. It exposed to them the scandals of the affairs
D. It awakened them the oppressive rule of Spain
44. What committee was founded in 1978 to promote effective cooperation and enhance
solidarity among the people of ASEAN?
A. Committee on Culture and Arts C. Committee on Regional Cooperation
B. Committee on Culture Heritage D. Committee on Culture & Information
45. Which of the following types of societies came first during societal evolution?
A. Industrial C. Horticultural
B. Mass D. Agricultural
46. Material culture refers to the tangible and concrete objects produce by man. Which are
examples of material culture?
A. Moriones Festival C. Ceremonies of Ivatans
B. Sinulog Festival D. Stone tools of Tasadays
48. A society cannot exist without a government. Which word is synonymous with government?
A. Authority C. check and balance
B. Restraint D. Domination
49. Which of the following statements accurately reflects a strong “School Culture”?
A. Has informal rules of behavior C. Has high standards of performance
B. Has a network communication D. Has a definite organizational cove values
50. Which is required of cooperative members for the operation of their cooperative?
A. Patronage fund C. Interest on share capital
B. Share capital D. Net surplus
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Set 5
1. Tomatoes are off season and so price of tomatoes is up. Which law/principle in economics
explains it?
A. Law of cause and effect C. Law of supply and demand
B. Substitution effect D. Principle of marginal utility
3. Stimulation is good for the brain. Which action is a logical application for this?
A. Avoid giving challenging tasks to teenagers for they get easily discouraged
B. Retire early so you will be spared of the challenge o work
C. Give to children toys that they can manipulate
D. Train your child to obey orders blindly
4. What is a glaze?
A. A color diluted with white C. Paint diluted with linseed oil
B. Paint diluted with water D. Paint diluted with olive oil
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6. In times of war, soldiers must be ready to give up their lives in defense of the nation. Which
normative relationship applies in this case?
A. Higher Law-Inalienable rights vs. alienable
B. Wide a social order-the family before the individual
C. More common good- public safety before private gain
D. Greater urgency-saving the living before burying the dead
7. The expressionist painters at the turn of the century tried to depict a state of mind rather than to make a
realistic copy of some object. In other words, expressionist paintings:
A. Are all done in oil C. Give the feeling rather than the appearance
B. Are all about people D. Resemble camera snapshots
9. If one agrees with Rizal on the best way to redeem our country, what would he do?
A. Work for quality education for all
B. Campaign for more foreign investors
C. Attract tourist to come to the country
D. Do advocacy for health programs to get the biggest share in the national budget
10. What do we call the sum of money collected for our use of a road, bridge and highway?
A. Penalty C. Assessment
B. Toll D. Tax
12. Which is at the base of a triangle that shapes us into what we are?
A. Heredity C. School attended
B. Training D. Environment
13. You have to take extra care when you critique the work of a Filipino. Your negative comment may have
mistaken to be an attack against his/her person. Upon which Filipino trait is this advice based?
A. Adaptability C. Bayanihan Spirit
B. Sakop Mentality D. Extreme Personalism
15. What is the principal means through which culture is transmitted from generation to
generation?
A. Church C. Language
B. Family D. Community action
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17. What is the social scientist’s explanation of the relationship of a leader to history?
A. Leaders are product of their times
B. History is a reflection of great leaders
C. Every great movement is the lengthened shadow of a great man
D. Had any great leader been different than he was, the course has been different
18. The Katipunan in Cavite was divided into two factions – the Magdiwang and the Magdalo
while the Magdiwang in Cavite was led by Mariano Alvarez, who led the Magdalo faction?
A. Daniel Tirona C. Artemio Ricarte
B. Baldomero Aguinaldo D. Ciriaco Bonifacio
19. Inclusion is a basic right of every Filipino child with special needs to education, rehabilitation, support
services, work training and employment opportunities, community participation and independent living. To
prepare teachers to handle inclusive education, what specialization is offered in teacher education
institutions?
A. Special course C. Pre-school education
B. Special education D. Kindergarten course
22. All appropriations, revenue or tariff bills shall originate exclusively from the:
A. Senate
B. House of representative
C. Sangguniang Panlalawigan
D. Senate Department of budget
24. Pre-colonial trade in the Philippines was prosperous. What system did they use for their
business transactions?
A. Banking C. Money
B. Credit D. Barter
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26. Who was the American president who proclaimed the Benevolent Assimilation policy during the American
colonial years of the Philippines?
A. Theodore Roosevelt C. Franklin Roosevelt
B. Woodrow Wilson D. William Mckinley
27. When one company controls the supply of sugar, which term applies?
A. Equilibrium C. Economic stability
B. Monopoly D. Inflation
29. You are a member of a cooperative which operates taxis, tricycles and buses. Of which type of a cooperative
are you a member?
A. Producers C. Multipurpose cooperative
B. Service cooperative D. Marketing cooperative
30. Which terms to the social aspects of sec or to socially defined roles and expectations that
are associated with sex?
A. Social sex C. Cultural context
B. Gender D. Social differentiation
31. The Philippines has many harbors and has one of the finest harbors in the world because of
its:
A. Seas and ocean C. Rugged land mass
B. Rivers D. Irregular coastline
33. Among the great teachers and philosophers of the Chou dynasty, ______ wrote the Tao Te
Ching.
A. Mencius B. Confucius C. Lao Tzu D. Chou En Lao
34. Among our forefathers, why were the Bisayans referred as Pintados? Because they:
A. Were the most tattooed with various design
B. Had homes which were colorfully painted
C. Loved to wear brightly printed clothes
D. Were fond of facial make-up
37. Which principle is violated when one department of the government encroaches upon thepowers confided to
other departments?
A. Separation of powers C. Supremacy of civilians authority over the military
B. Guarantee of local autonomy D. Government of laws and not of men
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40. The maximum price that can be legally charged for a good or service is called:
A. Price ceiling C. Price floor
B. Legal wage D. Minimum wage
41. The theory that population increases by geometrical ratio while means of subsistence
increases by arithmetical ratio is attributed to:
A. Aristotle C. Malthus
B. Marx D. Durkheim
42. The mummies of Kabayan, Benguet must be an influence of the ancient called:
A. Egyptians C. Chinese
B. Indus D. Sumerians
45. If anyone can be said to profit from a depression, the group favored would likely to be:
A. People with secure sources of fixed income, such as government bonds
B. Assembly line workers in automobile plants
C. Industrial owners producing goods
D. Low level government
46. In which continent can we find stormy Cape Horn which is known as the graveyard of the ships and sailors?
A. Asia C. Australia
B. Africa D. South America
48. Whose legal system was considered excellent that it became the basis of civil law in Europe and Latin
America?
A. The Romans C. The Hebrews
B. The Greeks D. The Hindus
49. Which biome is found in the northern hemisphere close to the polar region?
A. Taiga C. Savannah
B. Deciduous Forest D. Tundra
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Set 6
1. Rice, the staple food of the Filipinos, come mainly from the:
A. Bukidnon C. Central Plain of Luzon
B. CALABARZON D. Cagayan Valley
3. When one appeals to the opinions or passions of the multitude to establish a conclusion, i, e. let us vote for
him who belongs to us, our townmate, barkada the fallacy is:
A. Appeal to pity C. Appeal to authority
B. Appeal to people D. Appeal to person
5. The mandatory teaching of human rights in the school curriculum is included in the following legal
documents EXCEPT:
A. DECS Order 61 C. 1987 Constitution
B. UDHR D. Executive Order 27
11. The first appointed head of the Department of Education during Commonwealth period.
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13. The following are the primary purpose of professional fees EXCEPT:
A. To reap return of investment
B. To attract the right person to the profession
C. To gain advancement in professional knowledge and skill
D. To provide a reasonable income for professionals and their families
15. The fundamental aim of the ASEAN as an organization of Southeast Asian Nations to:
A. Foster economic, social and culture cooperation
B. Safeguard the peace and prosperity of the region
C. Develop the natural resources of the member countries
D. Provide facilities for professional and technical training
16. During the American Civil War, the battle of Gettysburg was fought in:
A. South Carolina C. Georgia
B. Virginia D. Pennsylvania
17. One of the stages in moral development approach which is instrumental relationship is best
illustrated by:
A. I will do what I think is right no matter what happens
B. Good work is rewarded and bad work is punished
C. You scratch my back and I will scratch yours
D. Everyone is an instrument for good deeds
18. Emilio Jacinto’s literacy works were written in Tagalog and small part in Spanish. The best in
all of his works was written on October 8, 1897. It was visibly an animation of Rizal’s Mi ultimo
Adios. What was the title of this poem?
A. Mi padre C. Ala Juventud Filipina
B. Ala Patria D. Amor Patrio
20. After the revolution, Macario Sacay went underground and established a republic based on
the ideology of the Bonifacio, Jacinto and the katipunan. What do you call the republic
established by Macario Sacay at his headquarters on top of Mount San Cristobal?
A. Republika ng San Cristobal c. Republika ng Katipunan
B. Republika ng mga Pilipino d. Republika ng katagalugan
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25. The world of nations is suffering from recession and so nations are experiencing the following
EXCEPT:
A. Production is slowing down C. Business are raking bigger profits
B. People are losing their jobs D. There is a drop in total spending
27. In president Quezon’s time, the country had the Philippine commonwealth. What is TRUE
about the Philippine Commonwealth? The Filipino people are:
A. The people were fully independent
B. The people were partially independent
C. The people were citizens of the United States
D. They granted total freedom to course their destiny only in matters of education.
28. Which type of governance is characterized by a union of partially self governing states or
regions united by a central government?
A. Socialism C. Totalitarianism
B. Democracy D. Federalism
30. Every has a built-in duty. Which of the following illustrates this CORRECTLY?
A. My right to privacy requires my neighbor to respect it
B. I have right to sell you may cell phone but it is your duty to pay for it
C. I have right to drive car but I must see to it that I obey traffic rules
D. I have the right to vote, and it is the duty of the Comelec to allow me to vote
31. A losing senatorial candidate may file a protest against the winter. What body will assume
jurisdiction over the case?
A. Electoral Tribunal C. Supreme Court
B. COMELEC D. Regional Trial Court
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33. The Consumer Price Index measures changes in prices of goods and commodities as these affect the standards of living
of ______ family.
A. Typical B. Rural C. Urban D. Peasant
35. Which terms refers to the measure undertaken by the government which would remove anything that hinders the entry
of foreign products, services and capital between countries?
A. Globalization C. Internationalization
B. Privatization D. Liberalization
36. Which is/are TRUE of cooperatives and the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform?
I. Intended to eliminate poverty in Philippine society
II. Meant to alleviate poverty
III. Are programs for people empowerment
A. III only C. I and II
B. II only D. II and III
37. A burden of a tax falls more heavily on the sellers in a market when:
A. Demand is elastic and supply is inelastic
B. Demand is inelastic and supply is elastic
C. Both supply and demand are inelastic
D. Both supply and demand are elastic
39. Man is being called as a social being. What does this line mean?
A. He must introduce himself in social gatherings
B. He necessarily attends social events
C. He does not live only for himself
D. He does not need other people
40. What is the underlying theory of the belief that the DepEd and other stakeholders should exert deliberate efforts to
construct a satisfying culture for education?
A. Utopian theory C. Revival theory
B. Anarchistic theory D. Cultural Revitalization Theory
41. Private sector groups for national advocacies are commonly referred to as ________.
A. Public Sector B. Civil Society C. Cooperatives D. Party-list
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43. Royalty rights acquired through the authorship of a book are examples of ______.
A. Inalienable rights C. Alienable rights
B. Acquired rights D. Imperfect rights
46. It is a plebiscite that provided for free trade relation between the USA and the Philippines.
A. Bell Trade Act C. Spooner Amendment
B. Jones Law D. Tydings-McDuffie Act
48. Which of the following is NOT a qualification of a natural born Filipino citizen?
A. Being born in the Philippines of Filipino parents
B. Having resided in the Philippines throughout his life
C. One whose mother is a foreigner who is married to a Filipino
D. One whose father is a foreigner who is married to a Filipina
49. One challenge in peace education is teaching students, how to think critically, not what to
think. What strategy may help develop this skill?
A. Debating the pros and cons of globalization.
B. Simulating the experiences of disadvantage people
C. Discussing the UN universal declaration of human rights.
D. Writing a reflection paper after watching a documentary film on human trafficking.
50. What are the developments brought about by the discovery of agriculture?
I. Farming enabled people to stay in one place which grew into villages.
II. The surplus of food and village-living enabled the people 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 D. I, II, and III
Set 7
1. The process that encourages students to manipulate or to experiment with objects (artifacts, relics) or with
events they might gain new insights into the nature or objects, events and relationship is referred to as:
A. Problem Solving C. Values clarification
B. Discovery D. Concept mapping
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3. All test instruments are assessed according three important criteria or standards: Validity, Reliability and
usability. Validity refers to an instrument’s truthfulness reliability to its consistency; and usability to its:
A. Practicality C. Effectively
B. Specificity D. Generality
4. The way of presenting and clarifying content by means of oral interactions between teachers by means
students refers to:
A. Debate C. Socio-drama
B. Discussion D. Role playing
5. The valuable process for planning the content appropriate for the fulfillment of educational objectives is
called:
A. Concept map C. Venn diagram
B. Fact storming D. Semantic web
6. Refers generally to grouping techniques in which students work towards some common
learning goals in small heterogeneous group of usually form five students.
A. Cognitive learning C. Know-want-learn-technique
B. Inquiry learning D. Cooperative learning group technique
7. What approach to instruction involves creating a setting within which students feel compelled to pursue
solutions to problems that are meaningful to them?
A. Concept mapping C. Inquiry-oriented teaching
B. Valuing D. Moral reasoning
8. The general rule in playing instruction is teaching strategies should be consistent with:
A. Activities C. Sources
B. Objectives D. Techniques
9. The discipline that provides an understanding of the social relationships and political systems those are
essential in regulating individual and group behavior within a society.
A. History C. Sociology
B. Economic D. Political Science
10. The discipline that provides an understanding of the physical or natural environment of the
earth surface including the various landscapes, climates and natural systems that brings about changes in the
human condition.
A. History C. Anthropology
B. Geography D. Political Science
11. The standard or criteria used in making judgment about whether something is positive or
negative, good or bad, pleasing or displeasing.
A. Skills C. Values
B. Beliefs D. Attitudes
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12. The knowledge situations that guide perception, categorizes information, interpret
experience, draw influences, and evaluate information refers to:
A. Schemata C. Assessment
B. Procedure D. Subject matter
13. The form of government in which political control is exercised by all the people either directly or through
their elected representatives is_____.
A. Communism C. Socialism
B. Autocracy D. Democracy
14. The shared interests of all citizens, according to Jean-Jacques Rousseau, which I the basis of the social
contract and the notion of the common good.
A. Will of all C. Particular will
B. Majority will D. General will
15. Plato’s vision as the ultimate end of the political community or the polis which is more
commonly understood today as the state.
A. The wealth of nation C. The freedom of the polis
B. The power of the polis D. The good life
16. A model of democracy which views democracy as a mechanism for citizen participation in political life and
the structure which insulates him/her from government abuses.
A. Protective Democracy C. Classical Democracy
B. Developmental Democracy D. People’s Democracy
17. A form of feminism emphasizing the enhancement of the legal and political status of women and improving
their educational and career prospects.
A. Socialist Feminism C. Radical Feminism
B. Liberal Feminism D. All of the above
18. An element of conservative thought which accepts leadership from above guiding and
supporting those who lack the knowledge, experience or education to protect their own
interest.
A. Tradition C. Hierarchy
B. Pragmatism D. Human imperfection
19. The core principle of liberal ideology which reflects a belief in the supreme importance of the human being
as opposed to any social group or collective body.
A. Reason C. Consent
B. Freedom D. Individualism
20. The strategic foreign policy emphasizing the necessity of preventing hegemony from
merging in order to ensure both regional/global peace & stability.
A. Balance of terror C. Balance of power
B. Collective security D. Comprehensive security
21. The criticism against international organizations whose executive bodies lack accountability to popular
assemblies or inadequate opportunities for popular participation.
A. Democratic peace C. Democratic transformation
B. Democratic deficit D. Democratic oversight
22. The description of the post-Cold War period where there is one preeminent states the
existence of a single great power.
A. Unipolarity C. Bipolarity
B. Tripolarity D. Multipolarity
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23. The most basic unit of analysis in the field of international relations
A. Nation-State C. International Organization
B. Local Government Unit D. Multinational Corporation
24. A model of civil-military relations w/c clearly delineates the authority between political &
military agencies of government & seeks the military out of politics.
A. Subjective model of civil-military relations
B. Transformation model of civil-military relations
C. Penetration model of civil-military relations
D. Liberal model of civil-military relations
27. An electoral system which considers the candidate who gathered the highest number of
votes, even if these votes are less than the majority of the electorate, as the winning candidate.
A. Second Ballot system C. Single-member plurality system
B. Alternative vote system D. Additional member system
28. When parents decide to send their children to a private school and pay their tuition fee
instead of sending them to public school. They don’t get their share I the benefit derived from the taxes they
pay. This is a case of:
A. Social injustice C. Social inequity
B. Double taxation D. Double jeopardy
29. Elections in democratic politics are deemed to be performing number of functions. One of its functions
relates to the turn-over of politics leadership, either wholly or partially, from incumbents to a set of newly-
elected officials.
A. Educating voters C. Recruiting politicians
B. Influencing policy D. Making governments
30. It is a type of political culture where citizens view their active involvement in politics as both desirable and
effective. Citizens see their active involvement in politics as crucial to the life of the community.
A. Subject culture C. Participant culture
B. Civic culture D. Parochial culture
31. A model of representation which views the representative of the people as their spokesperson whose
principal function is to articulate and advance the interests of his
constituencies.
A. Trustee model C. Resemblance model
B. Delegate model D. Mandate model
32. This is a type of political party composed of trained and professional members who are
expected to be committed to their platform based on the party ideology.
A. Constitutional party C. Representative party
B. Mass Party D. Cadre party
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33. It is a group of people organized for the purpose of controlling the government through
election or other means.
A. Political party C. Political community
B. Pressure group D. Interest group
34. What is the principal means through which culture is transmitted from generation to
generation?
A. Community action C. Family
B. Church D. Language
35. Which refers to the act of the president to stay the execution of a convict?
A. Commutation C. Pardon
B. Reprieve D. Amnesty
36. These are networks of groups which share attitudes and beliefs in their activist advocacies of certain issues
involving the environment, human rights, welfare of labor, or the status of women.
A. Political coalition C. Nationalist movements
B. Global coalition D. Social movements
37. It is a type of group where membership is based on birth rather than recruitment. Families,
tribes, clans and ethnic groups are examples of this type of group.
A. Political group C. Institutional group
B. Associational group D. Communal group
38. What form of immunity is enjoyed by legislators while the congress in session?
A. Presidential immunity C. Parliamentary immunity
B. Diplomatic immunity D. All of the above
39. What was the term office of the president under the 1935 Constitution of the Philippines?
A. Six years without re-election
B. Four years without re-election
C. Six years with one immediate re-election
D. Four years with one immediate re-election
40. What is the procedural and substantive right of citizens to fair trial which requires in general, among others
jurisdiction, notice and hearing?
A. Equal protection of law C. Due process of law
B. Bill of attainder D. Double jeopardy
41. What law provided for the granting of independence of the Philippines upon fulfillment of
certain conditions?
A. Jones Law C. Hare-Hawes-Cutting Law
B. Tydings McDuffie Law D. Spooner Amendment
42. Who was the famous sculptor who made the Oblation in the University of the Philippines and the Bonifacio
monument in Caloocan.
A. Edgar Doctor C. Elizaide Navarro
B. Napoleon Abueva D. Guillermo Tolentino
43. All Filipino citizens have the right to vote and to be voted upon as government officials. What is the
constitutional right called?
A. Suffrage C. Passive right to vote
B. Electoral right D. Political franchise
44. Who surrendered Corregidor including the whole Philippines to the Japanese?
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45. Who was the president who launched Philippines 2000 to uplift the economy of the
Philippines so as to attain the stats of Newly Industrialized country (NIC)?
A. Fidel V. Ramos C. Diosdado Macapagal
B. Elpidio Quirino D. Ferdinand Marcos
46. What is the right of the state to take private property for the benefit of the people but with
just compensation to the owner?
A. Sovereign power C. Police power
B. Power to tax D. Power of eminent domain
47. Who were referred to as the people who had the opportunity of acquiring a good education during the
Spanish period?
A. Penisulares C. Ilustrados
B. Creoles D. Insulares
48. What do you call the policy of extending a nation’s dominance over other nations for
economic and political advantages?
A. Nationalism C. Liberalism
B. Imperialism D. Militarization
49. Which of the following is a coastal center of trade where the Chinese government allowed Westerners to
carry on business?
A. Treaty port C. Sphere of influence
B. Concession D. Entrepot
50. What method was used by the Spaniards Portuguese to fight Napoleon’s forces where small band of soldiers
made sudden surprise attacks?
A. Propaganda Warfare C. Blitzkrieg
B. Guerilla Warfare D. Divide and Rule
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Set 8
1. What is the religious and political head of a Muslim state?
A. Sultan C. Datu
B. Caliph D. Khanate Sultan
3. What building was the only one left intact after the destruction of intramuros during the Battle of Manila?
A. Manila Cathedral C. San Agustin Church
B. Quiapo Church D. Manila Post Office
4. What do you call the trade in which people exchange goods without using money
A. Mercantilism C. Capitalism
B. Barter D. Marxism
5. What do you call the policy of the Tokugawa Shogunate to close the Japanese ports to the westerners to
prevent the entry of Christianity?
A. Sakoku C. Daimyo
B. Harakiri D. Bakufu
6. What was the most famous empire in Southeast Asia that had adapted Indian Influences?
A. Pagan C. Ayutthaya
B. Funan D. Angkor
7. What was the basis for the founding of pueblos or towns in the Philippines?
A. Situado C. Plaza complex
B. Reduccion D. Cedula
8. What caliphate ruled the Islamic community for 500 years and was dubbed as the “Golden Age of Islam”
because Islamic science, literature and philosophy flourished?
A. Ummayad C. Orthodox
B. Safavid D. Abbasid
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9. Which of the following is a reason why less developed countries find it difficult to raise
standards of living?
A. Lack of foreign aid
B. High rates of population growth
C. Plentiful savings but limited financial infrastructure
D. Shortage of labor resources
10. Which of the following statements accurately reflects a strong School Culture?
A. Has definite organizational core values
B. Has high standards of performance
C. Has a network communication
D. Has informal rules behavior
11. Which economic system is characterized by private ownership of capital and considerable state intervention
in the allocation of resources?
A. Capitalism C. Socialism
B. Welfare state capitalism D. Market socialism
12. If the prices of goods and services were set in terms of bags of cacao beans, then the bag of cacao beans is:
A. Quasi-money C. Unit of account
B. Store of value D. A standard of deferred payment
13. Capital flight, divestment of foreign capital and debt service payments:
A. Has no effect on the economy
B. Decrease the domestic supply of money
C. Affects the economy
D. Increases the domestic supply of money
14. What fixes the permanent position of a place on the surface of the globe?
A. Location C. Destination
B. Direction D. Elevation
15. What are the lines running around the earth I an east-west direction maintaining the same
distance from each other?
A. Meridians C. Antarctic circle
B. Parallels D. Arctic circle
16. What region of the world is located between the tropic of cancer and the tropic of the
Capricorn with a generally hot climate?
A. Polar C. Mid latitude
B. Tropics D. none of the above
17. The 180th Meridian lying opposite the prime Meridian (0 0) and where one either loses or gains a day when
crossing it is called the:
A. Special meridian C. International Date Line
B. Antemeridian D. none of the above
18. Which is the best definition of inclusive education endorsed by the DepEd?
A. It is a system to support children & youth in exclusive schools.
B. It is a special support for children & youth who cannot attend school.
C. It is a mandate to include all children &youth in community activities.
D. It is a flexible and individualized support system for children and youth with
special education needs.
19. Can the accused waive his right to remain silent and to have competent and independent counsel?
A. No, it cannot be waived
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20. The oceans of the world cover almost _________ of the earth’s total surface.
A. Two-fifths C. Four-fifths
B. One-fourth D. Three-fourths
21. A flat landform where the surface is raised above the surrounding land, with a steep cliff on one side is a:
A. Valley C. Hill
B. Plateau D. plain
22. What element on the map explains the different symbols/signs used on the map?
A. Scale C. Direction
B. Title D. Legend
23. The process of deformation of the earth’s crust due to tectonic force which produces
mountains, plateaus, folded, and faulted strata is called:
A. Erosion C. Diastrophism
B. Volcanism D. Deposition
24. The location of places in relation to surrounding bodies of water is referred to it relative ______location.
A. Exact C. Geographic
B. Maritime D. Continental
25. The Philippines is located on the track of the typhoons that originate on the region of the
Marianas and Caroline Islands of the:
A. Indian Ocean C. Antarctic Ocean
B. Pacific Ocean D. Atlantic Ocean
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31. Which of the following is not one of the other things held constant along a demand curve?
A. Tastes C. Price of the good itself
B. Income D. Price of other goods
32. The reality that a decline in the price of a product causes producers to lessen the quantity of the good they
plan to produce illustrates:
A. A change in supply C. The nature of an inferior good
B. The law of supply D. The law of demand
34. Why do economists set quantitative values on the costs &benefits of everything?
A. To make things readily available
B. Market prices reflect people’s values and how they ascribe value.
C. As a rational discipline, economics has no interest in morals & ethics.
D. To estimate the relative value of choices for sound decision-making.
36. Which of the following might be considered to be cost an associated with economic
growth?
A. An increases in unemployment as a result of structural changes in economy.
B. The creation of more taxes for the government
C. A rise in the standard of living of the population
D. More savings by households
38. The measure of the economic activity of all the people and business within a country is
called:
A. National income C. Gross domestic product
B. Disposable income D. Gross national product
39. Which of the following is an example of a real flow from household to firms?
A. Factors of production C. Income from factors of production
B. Goods and services D. Payment for factors or production
40. The overall instructional goals of the social studies are often related:
A. Encourage students to participate in the affairs of society & to work toward
establishing a good society.
B. Broaden students’ perspective and understanding of the community, state, nation and world.
C. Prepare students for a changing world
D. All of the above
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42. The dominant discipline that contributes greatly to the social studies curriculum is:
A. History C. Sociology
B. Geography D. Anthropology
43. The major source of content of instruction for Civic Education is:
A. History C. Economics
B. Geography D. Political Science
44. The policy sciences that study processes and decision-making are:
A. History and geography C. Economics & Anthropology
B. Sociology & Anthropology D. Political science & Economics
46. The institutions and procedures through which a territory and its people are ruled refers to:
A. Government C. Community
B. Family D. Church
48. The statement of applicability that contain two or more concepts and show relationship
between them are called:
A. Facts C. Generalizations
B. Themes D. Main ideas
49. The process that is best applied to questions that can be narrowed to choices between
alternative possibilities is:
A. Creative thinking C. Problem solving
B. Moral discussion D. Critical thinking
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1. The Japanese rebuild their communities to show their good character after an earthquake. One thing that does
NOT describe the Japanese people is this kind of character.
A. Unity C. Superiority over nature
B. Solidarity D. Fortitude
2. This replaced the tribute as a form of taxation in the Hispanic Philippine colony in 1884.
A. Donavito C. Diezmosprediales
B. Santotum D. Cedula Personal
3. One of the following is more of a political realist (“might is right”) than a political idealist.
A. Martin Luther King C. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Julius Cesar D. Benigno Aquino
4. It is a kind of mentality that makes Filipinos think that imported products are superior to
Filipino products which does not help the country’s economy at all.
A. Spendthrift Habits C. Passivity Attitude
B. Colonial Mentality D. Luxurious Living
7. When Christopher Columbus arrived in this place in 1492, he thought he had reached India. He therefore
called the people he found there Indians.
A. The America C. Cape of Good Hope
B. “New World” D. India
9. On what year did Haiyan or Yolanda, one of the strongest tropical cyclones recorded,
devastated Southeast Asia, particularly Philippines.
A. 2000 C. 1999
B. 2013 D. 2014
10. A teacher shows she knows young learners well by avoiding this.
A. Step-by-step- directions C. Hands-on experience
B. Active learning D. Complex directions
11. It is the fundamental basis for data gathered in the science of Sociology, Biology and
Physics.
A. Belief C. Wisdom
B. Logic D. Observation
12. Teacher Jill stressed the whole picture of the Philippine Social System and the application of knowledge
from different fields, (history, environment, organization, etc.) to understand
various aspects of Filipino behavior. What is the point of stressed by teacher Jill?
A. Universalism C. Adaptation
B. Holism D. Integration
13. To effectively combine objective and precise assessment of learning, this technique can be employed.
A. Oral Recitation C. Subjective Evaluation
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15. What do we call those people who are for the revival of the classics in social trends?
A. Reformists C. Existentialists
B. Humanists D. Rationalists
16. What characterizes good thinkers who desire to understand and search for answers and
solutions?
A. Traditionalists C. Crowd followers
B. Mythmakers D. Innovators
17. It is a fallacy or direct deception made by a politician who puts an ugly, unfair and
defamatory label on people, e.g. “Activists are all terrorists.”
A. Distraction C. Name-Calling
B. Rationalizing D. Loaded Words
18. These are basic needs, and not simply related items or complimentary goods that
compliment man’s basic needs in society.
A. Bags and shoes C. electricity
B. Clothing D. food and shelter
19. What shows the kind of thinking which likes to identify an idea or dilemma, wherein thinkers
may engage in such mental activities such as careful observation, recalling, imaging, inquiring, interpreting,
evaluating, classifying and judging?
A. Doing without knowing C. Reflecting
B. Following orders D. Act on impulse
20. According to Sociologists, conflicts in society need not be violent and could be resolved
through this method.
A. Revolution C. Coup d’ etat
B. Negotiation D. Putsch
21. Which of the following is NOT one of the three major aspects of scientific social research?
A. Data Collection C. Data Analysis
B. Theory D. Philosophy
22. It is a principle that no one is above the law and the laws must be obeyed by all the
constituents.
A. Social Justice C. Egalitarian rule
B. Rule of majority D. Rule of law
23. Errors that creep into news reporting and is shown by a newspaper space.
A. News stories C. News photos
B. Erratum D. Commentary
24. It is the basis of scientific theory that can be empirical and not merely speculative
opinionated.
A. Authority C. Evidence-based
B. Tradition D. Logical reason
25. The role played by assessment that determines the extent that objectives of learning are
met.
A. Formative C. Diagnostic
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B. Placement D. Summative
26. Thinking is purposeful activity and the unconscious mind can join this thought process which will result with
good ideas.
A. Feelings C. Dreams
B. Instincts D. Insights
27. What is the systemic process of collecting and analyzing information to increase
understanding of the phenomena under study?
A. Discover C. Data collection
B. Research D. Experiment
28. What is the branch of philosophy that studies the origin, evolution, and structure of universe, especially such
characteristics as space, time, casualty, and freedom?
A. Cynicism C. Cosmology
B. Consciencism D. Conceptualism
29. What type of material is used to transfer information from one person to another?
A. Constructional C. Formal
B. Informal D. Instructional
30. It is the name for the estimated measurement of the ground motion that occurs during an
earthquake.
A. Crichter Scale C. Richter Scale
B. Reachter Scale D. Homerian Scale
31. He was the Greek scholar and librarian of Alexandria who introduces the word geography
from the Greek word which means “earth” and graphos which means “to write”.
A. Aristotle C. Erastosthenes
B. Plato D. Socrates
32. The world’s tallest mountain which was formed by the tremendous pressure from the tectonic activity on the
earth’s inner crust.
A. Jaja Peak C. Kilimanjaro
B. Fuji D. Everest
33. Maps have several advantages over the globe but his is NOT one of them.
A. They can be folded, carried and stored
B. They give a true picture of one or two features of the earth
C. They are round with true scales
D. They can show details of the earth’s surface
34. Among the Ancient Greeks this poet is the founder of geography due to his works (Iliad and Odyssey) which
contained much geographical information.
A. Thales C. Socrates
B. Aristotle D. Homer
35. A sea is a great body of salty water smaller than an ocean, more or less landlocked. Which is a large part of
the ocean or sea partly enclosed by land?
A. Canal C. Lake
B. Strait D. Gulf
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37. He wrote seventeen volumes of books with a wealth of information on classical geography
A. Aristotle C. Homer
B. Strado D. Ptolemy
38. The most violent yet the smallest storm typically only 30 meters in diameter.
A. Typhoon C. Cyclone
B. Tornado D. Tsunamis
39. An environmental law which requires industries to install anti-pollution devices and bans the use of
incinerators.
A. Greenpeace Act C. Environmental Security Act
B. Anti-pollution Act D. Clean Air Act
40. The term for volcanoes that have not shown any volcanic action or eruption for hundreds of years.
A. Active C. Intermittent
B. Extinct D. Dormant
42. What natural disaster can bring havoc to the country’s long coastline twice as long as that
of continental United States?
A. Earthquake C. Flooding
B. Mudslides D. Tidal waves
43. The physical phenomenon which raises the temperature of the earth’s surface through
emission of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, especially from industries centers.
A. Atmospheric winds C. Global warming
B. Ocean heat D. Hurricane
44. How did the Hispanic conquest affect the physical features of the conquered native
Filipinos, especially in lowland regions?
A. Indian Mestizos C. Light-skinned, high-nosed mestizos
B. Slit-eyed Chinitos D. Fil-Am half-breeds
45. The greatest Chinese scholar who used mythical figures in his geographical treatises to
describe what was known as the earth.
A. Lao Tzu C. Confucius B. Chan the Great D. Yu the Great
46. Scientists theorize that man evolved from an ancestral hominid which split from the
chimpanzee 8 million years ago. What type of specie gave rise to the more human appearing species, Homo
erectus?
A. Homo erectus C. Neanderthal
B. Homo Habilis D. Peking Man
47. The ancient Greeks divided the world into three continents, namely Europe, Asia, and
_________.
A. Athens C. Troy
B. Africa D. Sparta
48. The world population is growing larger everyday, while the fertile soil of the earth is getting
smaller caused by human practices which do not include_________.
A. Overuse of soil through planting C. Cutting of trees
B. Over gazing D. Sustainable agriculture
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49. Ocean waves move up and down, but the only thing that moves forward in a wave is
________.
A. Air C. Surf
B. Energy D. Wind
50. Which is the major cause of the death of women in childbirth which was estimated at
500,000 each year as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO)?
A. Lack of good obstetrician C. Poor reproductive health system
B. Poor Nursing Education D. Lack of facilities
Set 10
1. This Filipino trait would have been a beautiful one if it hadn’t been denuded of nobility by
joining the bandwagon of corrupt officials and politicians.
A. Masinop C. Pakikisama
B. Masunurin D. Magalang
3. Of the following, which is NOT among the major good traits of culture communities in highland regions?
A. Patience C. Extravagance
B. Frugality D. Industry
4. What is the sociological foundation of the Philippine life under the 1987 Constitution?
A. Cultural Heritage C. Folklore
B. Arts & Sciences D. Family
5. In whose painting/s was slavery in the Philippines during the Spanish period clearly depicted?
A. Antonio Luna C. Juan Luna
B. Felix Hedalgo D. Jose Rizal
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6. One instance which shows that culture is cumulative (the new addition to the old for novelties)is the
____________.
A. OPM (Original Pilipino Music) C. Pinoy Jeepney
B. Barong Tagalog and Saya D. Folk Dancing
7. What kind of prejudice has been overcome in the Philippines in the inclusion of the Muslim
holidays that has gained national respect aside from the Catholic holidays like Christmas, Lenten Season,
etc.?
A. Heterosexualism C. Sexism
B. Religious intolerance D. Lookism
10. The first Mauryan dynasty ruler who unified India’s sub-continent was __________.
A. Gautama C. Chandragupta
B. Ashoka D. Alexander
11. What type of anthropologists examine social patterns and practices across cultures, with a
special interest in how people live in particular places and how they organize, govern, and create meaning?
A. Linguistic C. Chemical
B. Socio-cultural D. Biological
12. Who is a well-known Chinese thinker whose socio-political philosophy spread into parts of
East Asia.
A. Marco Polo C. Genghis Khan
B. Lao Tzu D. Confucius
13. What Filipino trait is directly opposite the American openness and transparency?
A. Crab mentality C. Fraudulence
B. Hiya D. Radical pride
14. What is manifested by the practice of a group of people of different lifestyles, ways of living together, value
system, traditions and beliefs.
A. Confusions in mores C. Condition of culture shock
B. Cultural diversity D. Problems in cultural experience
15. The world’s oldest cat dies at 15 yrs. in 2014. And made it into the Guinness World Records in2012 for the
world’s oldest Janus cat. Where was the name Janus derived from?
A. A Greek God with three faces C. A Greek God with two faces
B. A Roman God with three faces D. A Roman God with two faces
16. A power given to the President t pardon any aged seriously ill inmates as provided under
Article VII Section 19 of the Constitution which pertains to reprieve, absolute or conditional
pardon with or without parole conditions and commutation of sentence.
A. Social Rights C. Executive Pardon
B. Executive Clemency D. Emergency Powers
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17. Under the law that expands the government’s science and technology scholarships to
encourage more college students to pursue careers in this field, students are entitled to an
annual award for full-time study equal to the complete financial assistance package offered under this
Republic Act.
A. Republic Act 1237 C. Republic Act 10612
B. Republic Act 7687 D. Republic Act 2019
18. The law that established the National Assembly or lower house of Congress in 1907.
A. Commonwealth Law C. Jones Law
B. Cooper Act D. Tydings-Mcduffie Law
19. Who was dubbed as the “Grand Old Man of Philippine Politics,” being a senator of the
country for 24 years-the longest in Philippine history?
A. Benigno Aquino, Jr. C. Ferdinand Marcos
B. Jose P. Laurel D. Lorenzo Tañada
21. After 18 years of the Ozone disco blaze 9 persons were sentenced for violating of his cat or
the anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act because they failed to detect structural deficiencies and electrical as
well as fire safety issues that caused the blaze.
A. RA1013 C. RA 2015
B. RA 3019 D. RA 2143
22. The UN recognizes “right to have a family” but a social program modifies this, departing from the traditional
religious belief to “go and multiply.”
A. Gay Rights C. Planned Parenthood
B. Same Gender Marriage D. Law against Female Circumcision
23. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs, what is needed by the Philippines against
the reclamation activities of China in the Philippines Seas which threaten our freedom of
navigation, cause irreparable damage to the marine environment and infringe on the rights ofother states?
A. Emergency power C. Judicial Power
B. Military power D. Police Power
24. What makes am automatic government different from a genuinely benevolent authoritarian government?
A. It decides automatically C. It controls media
B. It uses technology D. It is a ‘one-man rule’
25. Mr. Wang Bo is Korean national. He wants to help the Filipino people by joining the
congressional race. He was naturalized at the age of 21. Can he run for a congressional seat in the
Philippines?
A. Yes, because he is citizen.
B. No, because naturalized citizens are disqualified to run for public office.
C. No, because he is underage and a naturalized citizen.
D. Yes, because he was a naturalized citizen.
26. A law that set a full free trade policy abolishing the quota limitations on Philippine exports to the United
States.
A. Bell Trade Act C. Hare-Hawes-Cutting Act
B. Underwood-Simmons Act D. Payne-Aldrich Act
27. What civilization took pride in the famous penthouse Hanging Gardens which was identified as one of the
“wonders of the world”?
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A. Assyria C. Babylonia
B. Persia D. Sumeria
28. The religious institution which is the only living remnant of the Philippines Revolution of 1896
today.
A. Unitarian Church of the Philippines C. Philippine Independent Church
B. Roman Catholic Church D. United Church of the Philippines
30. A law passed by the U.S Congress in 1946 granting $800M financial aid to Filipinos for property losses and
$620M government rehabilitation after WWII.
A. McArthur Rehabilitation Act C. Cooper Rehabilitation Act
B. Tydings Rehabilitation Act D. Bell Rehabilitation Act
31. Which best describes the Division of the Legislature into the Senate and the House of
Representatives?
A. Unicameralism C. Bicameralism
B. Bipartisanship D. Co-Legislative powers
32. The second editor of La Solidaridad with the penname Dolores Manapat.
A. Graciano Lopez-Jaena C. Marcelo H. del Pilar
B. Jose Rizal D. Mariano Ponce
33. He was appointed Field Marshal of the Philippine Army responsible for the defense of the
country prior to the Japanese invasion.
A. Gen. Dwight Eisenhower C. Gen. Williams Howard Taft
B. Gen Douglas McArthur D. Gen. Carlos Pp. Romulo
34. A bill becomes a law even if it is not signed by the president after________ days.
A. 90 days C. 45 days
B. 60 days D. 30 days
35. The number of ships that arrived yearly in the Philippines from Mexico during the Galleon
Trade.
A. Two C. One
B. Three D. Five
36. Non-debatable evidence left by Rizal proving his faith in God despite his being estranged
from his religion.
A. El Filibusterismo C. Retraction paper from strange beliefs
B. MI Ultimo Adios D. Noli Me Tangere
37. It provides educator, teachers and curriculum makers with framework planning
implementing and evaluating curriculum in school.
A. Archeology C. Philosophy
B. History D. Anthropology
38. A natural disaster which cannot be caused by shifts in the tectonic plates
A. Avalanche C. Hurricane
B. Volcanic activity D. Earthquakes
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39. It was news about the discovery of the katipunan that spread to Manila and nearby suburbs, and Andres
Bonifacio immediately called for a general meeting. Various wings of the Katipunan gathered at the house of
Juan Ramos August 23, 1896. This signaled the Philippine Rebellion against Spain which was called.
A. Pact of Biak-na-Bato C. La liga Filipina
B. Battle of San Juan del Monte D. Cry of Pugadlawin
40. To help global climate change, and live a more eco-friendly life which is the best practice
which uses less water in washing plates?
A. Recycling water C. Using a dishwasher
B. Washing by hand C. Using a pail
41. Whose assassination provided the excuses for Austria-Hungary to ask for Germany’s support in declaring
war against Serbia during World War I?
A. Leo Tolstoy C. Nicole Lenin
B. Francis Ferdinand of Austria D. Gavrillo Princap
42. A ruler who follows the axiom “The will of the King is the law of the land”
A. Socialist C. Reformist
B. Populist D. Despot
43. They are the rich landowners during the Spain era.
A. Cabezas de Barangay C. Hacienderos
B. Gobernadorcillos D. Encomienderos
44. What is the biggest reason why the Philippines’ political system is so flawed from the time of the Datus to
the Spanish encomienda system that has always been a system of patronage, with political vested in the
hands of a few families?
A. Sibling Rivalry C. Tribe
B. Indigenous Group D. Dynasty
45. It is one of the causes of poverty in the Philippines which is rooted in the human emotion.
A. Corruption C. Lack of education
B. Greed D. Power politics
46. It was the transition to the new manufacturing processes in the period from about 1760 to
sometime between 1820 and 1840.
A. Green Revolution C. Machineries Revolution
B. Industrial Revolution D. Human Revolution
47. A law that sets the minimum age of candidates for mayors and councilors.
A. Local Government Code C. Civil Service Law
B. Labor Code D. Election Code
48. It is the method of providing buyers with information about specific goods, services, and
opportunities with the goal of increasing sales.
A. Journals C. Advertising
B. Propaganda D. Bulletins
C.
49. Among the Greeks state, Athens was the most progressive and famous for its statesmen of
which ONE was considered the most famous because he drew up a constitution all citizens a voice in the
government.
A. Xerxes C. Solon
B. Zoroaster D. Cicero
50. It was the goal of the Propaganda Movement for the Philippines colony as a province of
Spain.
A. Reformation C. Assimilation
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B. Autonomy D. Independence
Set 11
2. A table that shows how consumers behave in terms of quantity demanded in relation to price is called a
demand________, while the graph is called:
A. Slope; curve C. Schedule; curve
B. Curve; slope D. schedule; slope
3. As the population grows and there will be no economic regulations, we will end up having a/an _____of
water.
A. Surplus C. Excess
B. Scarcity D. Shortage
4. What alliance was formed whose primary aim was to prevent the further expansion of communist influence
in Southeast Asia?
A. Warsaw Pact
B. North Atlantic Treaty Organization
C. Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
D. Association of Southeast Asian Nation
6. The students in a PEMH class were tasked to note down the Spanish influences in our arts and culture.
Which process explains the presence of Spanish influence?
A. Inheritance C. Cultural diffusion
B. Evolution D. interbreeding
8. What topic could not possibly fall under the United Nations’ core value of democracy?
A. Respect for minority groups C. The role of the people in governance
B. Practical law D. The constitution and its implication
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10. The central idea of this curriculum design is that each social science discipline carries a basic structure of
concepts that can be organized to make learning more meaningful.
A. Holistic C. Widening horizon
B. Spiral D. Fused
11. The British scientist who wrote ‘On the Origin of species” which contributed largely to the concept of
evolution was:
A. Louis Leakey C. Richard leakey
B. Raymond Dart D. Charles Darwin
12. Which statement proves that the Homo Erectus was the first to migrate out of Africa?
A. Fire enabled the Homo Erectus to drive away fierce animals and provide him with heat.
B. The remains of Java Man and Peking Man were found in Indonesia and China.
C. Figurines with female anatomy were discovered all over Europe.
D. Cave arts were found in Spain and France.
13. One challenge in peace education is teaching students, how to think critically, not what to think. What
strategy may help develop this skill?
A. Debating the pros and cons of globalization.
B. Simulating the experiences of disadvantage people
C. Discussing the UN universal declaration of human rights.
D. Writing a reflection paper after watching a documentary film on human
trafficking.
14. The development of agriculture was one of the greatest achievements during this period.
A. Metal age C. Paleolithic age
B. Neolithic age D. Industrial age
15. 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 be a hobby that they have taken up
III. It may be for aesthetic purposes
A. I only C. I and II only
B. I and III D. I, II and III
16. Why was the formation of governments necessary in the early civilization?
A. Law and order was needed in a large population
B. There is a need to organize the people to protect themselves from attacks
C. Large projects to control flood waters and for irrigation needed the cooperation of many people of
each leadership was necessary.
D. All of the above
17. Which of the following is NOT a qualification of a natural born Filipino citizen?
A. Being born in the Philippines of Filipino parents
B. Having resided in the Philippines throughout his life
C. One whose mother is a foreigner who is married to a Filipino
D. One whose father is a foreigner who is married to a Filipina
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A. The leaders were usually the high priest or seen as representatives of the gods.
B. The people worshipped many gods and goddesses
C. The people usually had a patron god or goddesses
D. The people created temples for their deities
20. What is the study of the earth’s surface and physical features?
A. Geology C. Cartography
B. Geography D. Topography
21. The first civilization was made possible because it was situated between two rivers that made the land fertile.
What are these rivers?
A. Irrawady, Mekong C. Yangtze, Huang Ho
B. Amazon, Nile D. Tigris, Euphrates
22. What body of water was very important for the development of the Ancient Greek civilization?
A. Aegean Sea C. Mediterranean Sea
B. Tibet River D. Atlantic Ocean
24. If the seven continents were arranged from largest to smallest, in which orders does
Australia fall?
A. Fourth C. Seventh
B. Fifth D. Sixth
25. If they were to come back to life, who among the following would be the most vocal to speak against the
country’s foreign policy of close association with the United States?
A. Jose P. Laurel & Elpidio Quirino
B. Leon Ma. Guererro, Jr. & Jose p. Laurel
C. Claro M. Recto & Leon Ma. Guererro, Jr.
D. Claro M. Recto & Jose P. Laurel
26. While studying the violence in the Middle East for their contemporary issues class, the teacher reminded the
class that the first civilization is located in Iraq. Which civilization is this?
A. Sumerian C. Babylonian
B. Akkadian D. Chaldean
27. These wedge-shape characters were instrumental for recording the achievements of the Sumerians and later
Mesopotamians.
A. Stylus C. Hieratic script
B. Cuneiform D. Hieroglyphics
28. Which term refers to all zones-plants, animals, other organisms and the physical environment in particular
area?
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A. Savanna C. Ecosystems
B. Rainforest D. Tundra
29. What artificial watery allows water transportation from Europe to enter Asia without
going around Africa?
A. Canal Grande C. Suez Canal
B. Erie Canal D. Panama Canal
30. While discussing the dynamism of the Filipino language, the teacher ask why, despite more than 300 years of
Spanish rule, majority of Filipinos could not speak Spanish. What could be a possible reason for this?
A. Spanish as an official language was opposed by Filipinos
B. The Filipinos in general were not interested to learn Spanish
C. Spain outlawed the teaching and learning of Spanish by Filipinos
D. The Spaniards did not propagate the Spanish language and the
friars learned the native languages in order to proselytize the Filipinos
31. 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 of the Philippines called?
A. Principalia C. Insulares
B. Indios D. Peninsulares
33. The Filipino students are taught to emulate the young Jose Rizal who was everything listed below except:
A. Motivated C. Very observant
B. Loner D. Reflective
34. Who was known for the parody of “Our father” and the “Ten commandments” in his attempt to campaign
against the abuses of the friars?
A. Antonio Luna C. Graciano Lopez Jaena
B. Pedro Paterno D. Marcelo H. Del Pilar
36. In the hostility between the Filipinos and Americans, who is recorded to have fired the first shot?
A. An American soldier C. A Filipino merchant
B. A Chinese trader D. A Filipino soldier
37. Which work of Rizal was said to be an angry man’s personal debate on whether or not a violent revolution
would solve the Philippine crisis during the Spanish times?
A. Junto Al Pasig C. A la Javentud Filipina
B. Noli Me Tangere D. El Felibusterismo
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39. Which province in the western coast of Luzon is virtually surrounded by sea waters and has become the
center for bug businesses and development processing zones?
A. Mindoro C. Zambales
B. Bataan D. Pampanga
40. Which region is said to offer limited economic opportunities because it is a narrow strip of land surrounded
by mountain ranges and sea?
A. Ilocos Region C. Cagayan Valley
B. Bicol Region D. National Capital Region
41. Being situated on the pacific Plate, the Philippines is prone to:
A. Typhoons C. Earthquakes
B. Floods D. Drought
42. The Philippines consists of islands and landlocked provinces. Which is landlocked province?
A. Romblon C. Masbate
B. Isabela D. Mindoro Oriental
43. Which province in the north is landlocked, mountains and frequently exposed to extensive landslide?
A. Benguet C. Batanes
B. Isabela D. Cagayan
44. “Con ass” and “Cha cha” are associated with the:
A. Division between Senate and House of Representative
B. Return to a dictatorial form of government
C. Amendment of the present constitution
D. Imposition of martial
45. The officers in an NSTP course volunteered to become poll watchers. What is the voting age of Filipinos for
national elections?
A. 14 and above C. 15 and above
B. 18 and above D. 21 and above
46. Discussing that writing can be used as propaganda, Sir Elmer in his communication class let his students
remember the great Filipino reformist know his work, Fray Botod, which exposed the ignorance, abuses, and
immorality of a certain friar. Who was he?
A. Apolinario Mabini C. Graciano Lopez Jaena
B. Emilio Jacinto D. Marcelo H. Del pilar
47. In the 1973 constitution, “the defense of the state is the prime duty of government “But in the 1987
Constitution, it was to:
A. Provide the basic services C. Protect the rights of the people
B. Preserve democracy D. Serve and protect the people
48. During the transition period after the EDSA revolution, the constitution that served as the framework of the
government was the:
A. 1973 constitution C. Freedom constitution
B. 1987 constitution D. 1935 constitution
49. What do you call the right of a teacher in higher learning to conduct research and discuss and publish his/her
conclusions without interference?
A. Free Education C. Press Freedom
B. Free Enterprise D. Academic Freedom
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50. While comparing and contrasting the upper and lower house, the student learned
that the congress:
A. Can enact any law even those contrary to the constitution
B. Has powers which are non-legislative in character
C. Makes laws but does not alter or repeat them
D. Is a unicameral
Set 12
1. In what political set-up do governments control major industries such as media, transportation and
telecommunications?
A. Socialist C. Laissez faire
B. Capitalist D. Feudalist
3. When recession gets prolonged resulting to a slump in business activity, we are in a period of:
A. Inflation C. Depression
B. Deflation D. Economic boom
4. How was the Philippines affected by the 2008 world financial crisis?
A. Less exports especially in the semiconductors and electronics.
B. Less direct foreign investments
C. Less remittance abroad
D. All of the above
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A. Oligopoly C. Monopsony
B. Monopoly D. Perfect competition
8. Which sector involves all types of livelihood not registered with the government?
A. Private sector C. Community sector
B. Informal sector D. International sector
9. Which economics condition in the country may have helped shape the “Filipino First” policy?
I. The foreign businessman controlled mining, electricity, commerce and manufacturing.
II. The central bank discriminated Filipino businessman in the allocated of dollars for import
III. The Filipinos had complete control of fisheries and had better control of forestry and
Transportation
A. I and II only C. II and III only
B. I and III only D. I, II and III
10. “Enrolment in primary education in developing regions reached 89% in 2008 up from 83% in 2000” Under
what UN millennium development goal does this concern fall?
A. Universal Education C. Global Partnership
B. Child Health D. Maternal Health
11. Which article in the UN declaration of human rights assures students can choose their preferred college
course? Everyone has the right to:
A. Freely participate in the cultural life of a community
B. Work and free choice of employment
C. Freedom of opinion and expression
D. Adequate standards of living
12. Which could not be a target to achieve universal access to maternal and reproductive health?
A. For girls in some regions, education remains elusive
B. There is a wide rural urban gap in skilled care during childbirth
C. Poverty and lack of education perpetuate high adolescent birth rates.
D. Use of contraception is lowest among the poorest women and those with no education
13. Which could not possibly be an important concept in the knowledge domain of Peace Education?
A. Globalization C. Responsible Leadership
B. Conflict and War D. Peace and Non-violence
14. How can a teacher make her homeroom more gender sensitive?
A. Structure the room that would cater to the specific needs of boys and girls
B. Make all students, whether boys or girls, participate in all activities.
C. Plan the seating arrangement in a girl-boy-girl pattern
D. All of the above
15. What could not be an example of derogatory and discriminatory portrayal of women in media?
A. Female characters are portrayed as sex object.
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16. For world peace, the UN approved a non-proliferation treaty, what was the immediate purpose of this treaty?
A. To stop the manufacture of guns
B. To limit the use of and sale guns.
C. To stop the spread of nuclear weapons
D. To reject the membership of China as a member of the UN
17. Which statement regarding the nature of the Filipino is correct? The Filipino is:
A. Basically a Spaniards C. The blending of the East and West
B. A pure Filipino D. Totally westernize
18. The Tasadays used caves for shelter while the Negritos constructed dwellings made of sticks and leaves. To
which of these can you attribute the difference shelter?
A. Intellectual ability C. Availability of materials
B. Gender difference D. Exposure to society
19. It is the scientific study of physical, social, and cultural development of human behaviour.
A. History B. Sociology C. Anthropology D. Psychology
20. Teacher coach credits his basketball team’s success to their “never say die” attitude. He is showing the
Filipinos indomitable spirit in their:
A. Friendliness C. Utang na loob
B. Self-reliance D. Ability to survive
21. Sir Chief 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. Which is an indicator of the patronage system in the Philippine
society that contributes to poverty?
A. Most people patronize imported goods
B. Parents have many Kumpares in the baptism of their child
C. The pilosopo type of worker does not get promoted to his job
D. A less deserving applicant gets appointed because he has a Padrino
22. Why every government employee required submitting an annual statement of assets and liabilities?
A. To determine who is fit for the job
B. To be objective in performance evaluation
C. To determine who deserves the promotion
D. To safeguard the people against corruption
23. A student pointed out of a teacher’s error during a discussion. The teacher, however, snapped at the student
and threatened him that he’ll be sent out of class if he does not stop arguing with him. This is an example.
A. Argumentum Ad Baculum C. Argumentum Ad Misericodiam
B. Argumentum Ad Hominen D. Argumentum Ad Verecundiam
24. A professional organization slogan says Be honest even if others are not, Be honest even if others cannot.
What does slogan imply about vales?
I. Values are changing
II. Values are dependent on person, place and time
III. Values remain to be values even if nobody possesses them.
A. I only C. II only
B. III only D. II and III only
25. Whose major achievement was the congressional enactment of the Agricultural Land Reform Code signed by
him into Law?
A. Ramon Magsaysay C. Disodado Macapagal
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26. What law was passed by the Philippine Congress which affirms the total integration of persons with
disabilities into mainstream society?
A. R.A. 7722 C. R.A. 9163
B. R.A. 7796 D. R.A. 7277
27. Carlos P. Garcia ordered the wealthy to stop spending lavishly in his policy of:
A. Economy C. Austerity
B. Thrift D. Retrenchment
28. In their discussion of gender equality, teacher reminded students that women members of the Katipunan
played a significant role during the revolution. Who was known as the Lakambini of the Katipunan?
A. Trinidad Rizal C. Gregoria de Jesus
B. Melchora Aquino D. Delfina Herbosa
29. Following a sociological insight, if a person is surrounded by lazy and dishonest people, will he also be like
them?
A. That depends on the strength of the influence of the group of lazy and dishonest around him
B. Yes, because environment influence the development of man
C. No, he can choose to be different since man has free will.
D. It depends on his personality type.
30. During the age of Exploration, which among the following was not received by the colonies from the
colonizers?
A. Foodstuff B. Culture C. Diseases D. None of these
31. Which among the following is not a civilization in the ancient America?
A. Olmec C. Harappa
B. Incan D. Aztec
32. What is oftentimes erroneously referred to as holy war, when it actually translates to struggle in the way of
Allah?
A. Jihad C. Zakat
B. Hajj D. Salat
33. Many of the Arab contributions to education happened during the Golden Age of Islam. In which caliphate
did it happen?
A. Fatimid C. Umayyad
B. Abbasid D. Rashidun
34. What was the term for the traditional Chinese concept that the powers of the authority of the emperors should
then be regarded as Sons of heaven?
A. Taoism C. Confucianism
B. Chung Kuo D. Mandate of Heaven
35. Who was the Chinese emperor who founded the Chin Dynasty which became the basis for the name China?
A. Emperor Yu C. Shih Huang Ti
B. Lao Tze D. Kung Fu Tze
36. Aside from the western classics, Teacher included Asian classic in his literature class such as ______ about
the Japanese medieval court.
A. Bunraku C. A thousand and One Nights
B. Kabuki D. The Tale Genji
37. What is the Buddhist term when one has perfected the Eightfold Path?
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A. Karma C. Nirvana
B. Moksha D. Dharma
38. What is the longest epic in the world that originated in India?
A. Ramayana C. Epic of Gilgamesh
B. Mahabharata D. Bhagavad Gita
39. The Chinese praying for their dead relatives, the Japanese reverence for their departed loved ones, and the
Indian’s Sraddha are evidences of:
A. Filial piety C. Ancestor worship
B. Respectfulness D. Close family ties
40. Islam’s central doctrine is the ______, which says that there is no God except Allah and Muhammad is his
prophet.
A. Saum B. Zakat C. Salat D. Shahadah
41. Many Japanese are more than willing to offer their lives for the sake of regaining honor. What do you call
this practice?
A. Zaibatsu C. Kamikazee
B. Bushido D. Seppuku
42. We give credit to the oriental philosophers for their contributions to their ideas in education. Who does not
belong to the group?
A. Lao Tze C. Confucius
B. Mencius D. Buddha
43. What were the secrets of the Hittites for their success in warfare?
A. Plunder & intimidation C. Consulting the stars before going to war
B. War ships D. Iron implements and war chariots
44. Though not a political power, they made lasting contribution for their belief that would become the three
major faith in the world right now.
A. Persians C. Phoenicians
B. Hebrews D. Chaldeans
45. The flight of the Jews led by Moses from Egypt to the Sinai Peninsula is called:
A. Hegira C. Exodus
B. Diaspora D. Migration
46. Some schools patterned their school’s mission and vision after the Greek ideals like excellence, courage and
honor in Homer’s epic poems, namely the:
A. works and Days C. Iliad and Odyssey
B. Aeneid and Eclogues D. Dialogue and Republic
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50. It can be defined as the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence
called:
A. Political science C. Social studies
B. Civics D. Social science
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