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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.
2. This replaced the tribute as a form of taxation in the Hispanic Philippine colony in 1884.
3. One of the following is more of a political realist (might is right) than a political idealist.
4. It is a kind of mentality that makes Filipino think that imported products are superior to Filipino products which
does not help the country’s economy at all.
7. When Christopher Colombus arrived in this place in 1492, he thought he had reached India. He therefore called the
people he found there Indian.
8. It is participation in governance, including the right to vote and seek public office which is secured within the
citizenry.
9. On what year did Haiyan or Yolanda, one of the strongest tropical cyclones ever recorded, devastated Southeast
Asia, particularly the Philippines?
11. It is the fundamental basis for data gathered in the science of Sociology, Biology, and Physics.
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12. It is a deliberate deception made by advertisers who say “Everybody use Gugo skin whitener and so you should do
the same.”
13. Like Biology and Physics, Sociology is scientific because its knowledge is based on:
15. What do well those people who are for the revival of the classics in social trends?
16. What characterizes good thinkers who desire to understand and search for answers and solutions?
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.”
18. There are the basic needs, and not simply related items or complimentary foods that compliment man’s basic
needs in society.
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?
20. According to Sociologists, conflicts in society need not to be violent and could be resolved through this method.
21. Which of the following is not one of the three major aspects of scientific social research?
22. It is a principle that no one is above the law and the laws must be obeyed by all the constituents.
23. Errors that creep into news reporting and is shown by a newspaper space
24. It is the basis of scientific theory that can be empirical and not merely speculative or opinionated.
27. What is the systematic process of collecting and analyzing information to increase our understanding of the
phenomena under study?
28. What is the branch of philosophy that studies the origin, evolution, and structure of the universe, especially such
characteristics as space, time, causality, and freedom?
29. Progressivist and existentialist educators see to it that learners will come out ___________.
30. It is the name for the estimated measurement of the ground motion that occurs during an earthquake
31. He was the Greek scholar and librarian of Alexandria who introduced the word geography from the Greek word
which means “earth” and graphos which means “to write”.
32. The world’s tallest mountain which was formed by the tremendous pressure from the tectonic activity of the
earth’s inner crust.
33. Maps have several advantages over the globe but this is not one of them.
34. Among the Ancient Greeks this poet is the founder of geography due to his works (Iliad and Odyssey) which
contained much geographical information.
35. A sea is a great body of salty water smaller than an ocean, more or less landlocked. Which is a large of the ocean or
sea partly enclosed by land?
37. He wrote seventeen volumes of books with a wealth of information on classical geography.
39. An environmental law which requires industries to install anti-pollution devices and bans the use of incinerators.
40. The term for volcanoes that have not shown any volcanic action for eruption of hundreds of years.
41. What kind of energy source has been explored from volcanic resources?
A. Solar energy B. Crude oil energy C. Natural gas energy D. Geothermal energy
42. What natural disaster can bring havoc to the country’s long coastline twice as long as that of continental United
States?
43. The physical phenomenon which raises the temperature of the earth’s surface through emission of carbon dioxide
and other greenhouse gases, especially from industrial centers.
44. How did the Hispanic conquest affect the physical features of the conquered native Filipinos, especially in lowland
regions?
45. The greatest Chinese scholar who used mythical figures in his geographical treatises to describe what was known
as the earth?
46. Scientists theorize that man evolved from an ancestral hominid which split from the chimpanzee 8 million years
ago. What type of specie give rise to the more human appearing species, Homo erectus?
47. The Ancient Greeks divided the world into three continents, namely Europe, Asia, and
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
49. Ocean waves move up and down. But the only thing that moves forward in a wave is
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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)?
51. 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.
52. What is considered as India’s hindrance to becoming a unified political culture and preventing the nation’s solid
traditions and institutions like those of Greece and Rome?
53. Of the following, which is not among the major good traits of cultural communities in highland regions?
54. What is the sociological foundation of the Philippine life under the 1987 Constitution?
55. In whose painting/s was slavery in the Philippines during the Spanish period clearly depicted?
56. One instance which shows that culture is cumulative (the new addition to the old for novelties) is the
57. 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. Looksism
60. The first Mauryan dynasty ruler who unified India’s sub-continent was
61. What type of anthropologists examine social patterns and practices across cultures, within a special interest in how
people live in particular places and how they organize, govern, and create meaning?
62. Who is a well-known Chinese thinker whose socio-political philosophy spread into parts of East Asia
64. What is manifested by the practice of a group of people of different lifestyles, ways of living together, value
system, traditions and beliefs?
65. The world’s oldest cat dies at 15 years old in 2014 and made it into the Guinness World of Records in 2012 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
66. A power given to the President to 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?
67. Under the law that expands the government science and technology scholarship 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.
68. The law that established the National Assembly or lower house of Congress in 1907
69. 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?
71. After 18 years of the Ozone disco blaze, 9 person were sentenced for violating of his act 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.
72. The UN recognizes “right to have a family” but a social program modifies this, departing from the traditional
religious belief to “go and multiply”.
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73. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs, what is needed by the Philippine against the reclamation activities
of China in the Philippine Seas which threaten our freedom of navigation, cause irreparable damage to the marine
environment and infringe on the firths of other states?
74. What makes an autocratic government different from a genuinely benevolent authoritarian government?
75. Mr. Wang Bo is Korean national. He wants to help the Filipino people by joining the congressional race. He was
neutralized at the age of 21. Can he run for a congressional seat in the Philippines?
76. A law that set a full free trade policy abolishing the quota limitations on Philippine exports to the United States
77. What civilization took pride in the famous penthouse Hanging Gardens which was identified as one of the
“wonders of the world”?
78. The religious institution which is the only living remnant of the Philippine Revolution or 1896 today.
80. 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
81. Which best describes the Division of Legislature into the Senate and the House of Representatives?
A. Unicameralism C. Bicameralism
B. Bipartisanship D. Co-legislative powers
82. The second editor of La Solidaridad with the penname Dolores Mandapat
83. He was appointed Field Marshal of the Philippine Army responsible for the defense of the country prior to the
Japanese invasion?
85. The number of ships that arrived in the Philippines from Mexico during the Galleon Trade
86. Non-debatable evidence left by Rizal providing his faith in God despite being estranged from his religion:
87. The approximate percentage of global electricity output from renewable resources.
88. A natural disaster which cannot be caused by shifts in the tectonic plates
89. 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 in
August 23, 1896. This signaled the Philippine Rebellion against Spain which was called:
A. Pact of Biak-na-Bato
B. Battle of San Juan del Monte
C. La Liga Filipina
D. Cry of Pugadlawin
90. To help global climate change, and live a more eco-friendly life which is the best practice which uses less water in
washing plates?
91. Whose assassination provided the excuse for Austria-Hungary to ask for Germany’s support in declaring war against
Serbia during World War I?
92. A ruler who follows the axiom “The will of the king is the law of the land”
93. They are the rich landowners during the Spain area
94. 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 power vested in the hands
of a few families?
95. It is one of the causes of poverty in the Philippines which is rooted in the human emotion
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96. It was the transition to the new manufacturing processes in the period from 1760 to sometime between 1820 and
1840
97. A law that sets the minimum age of candidates for mayors and councilors
98. It is the method of providing buyers with information about specific goods, service, and opportunities with the
goal of increasing sales.
99. Among the Greeks state, Athens was the most progressive and famous for its statement of which one was
considered the most famous because he drew up a constitution all citizens a voice in the government.
100. It was the goal of Propaganda movement for the Philippine colony as province of Spain.
101. In Western Europe, unemployment is described as luxury because of these benefits given to those who are
unemployed for six months
103. By mid-1980’s, crop yield such as in fell from 4-6% a year to only 2% or less by the late 1980 (FAO report), when
demand for this commodity increased.
104. What program promised more food for every household through planting of vegetable in home gardens and pots?
105. By mid-1980’s, the crop yields in India fell from 4-6% a year to only 2% or less by the late 1980’s (FAO report), what
increased its demand?
106. It refers to the ratio of tax collection to gross domestic product (GDP) or the total value of goods and service
produced and paid for within an economy in a given period measures the government’s ability to shore up tax
collection commensurate with the growth of the economy.
107. How can Filipinos overcome weak points in our culture, e.g. credit card over-spending?
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108. This is to equip people in low-income provinces with relevant technical skills and practical know-how on starting
small business as the Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and the Technical Education and
Skills Development Authority (TESDA) launched this project.
111. In Field Study, parents observed to be caring, but unmindful of their children’s manners at home are considered
112. An essay assignment to “write about EDSA revolution” may result in irrelevant and unnecessary piece of writing,
because the assignment is not
113. It is the basic on the belief that learning occurs when learns are actively involved in the learning process and not
just possibly receivers of information?
114. What is drawn from this philosophy of learning that prescribes only necessary subjects in basic education?
115. Which is a flexible and individual support for children with special needs that are a part of education?
117. This aims for outcomes that require student application and creation.
118. Knowing the purpose of research topic, the next step in social research is ______ which clarifies concepts, e.g.
reproductive health, contraceptives, natural birth control, etc.
A. Operationalization C. Conceptualization
B. Population sampling D. Data processing
119. Which part of instruction gives due consideration to differences in interest, abilities, and needs of learning?
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120. The first in social research is to define your purpose and come up with an assumed position or ______, e.g. Majority
of lay Catholic mother agree with their priests on objections to RH bill.
121. It provides educator, teachers, and curriculum makers with framework planning, implementing, and evaluating
curriculum in school.
122. It is a curriculum used in schools wherein we recognize what teachers implement or deliver in the classroom and
schools.
123. It lays the strong foundation of any curriculum. A curriculum planner or specialist, implementer or the teacher,
school heads, evaluator anchors his/her decision making process on this philosophy.
124. In history and origin began in the early 19th century with the positivist philosophy of science.
125. In teaching Social Studies, teacher Eva focuses on social issues, e.g. poverty, crime, corruption, etc. as springboard
lectures, discussions, discovery activities, etc. how can her lesson design be described?
126. What is the practice of creating “instructional experiences which make the acquisition of knowledge and skill more
efficient, effective, and appealing?”
127. Below are the characteristics of constructivist teaching except which one?
128. To identify an idea or dilemma, thinkers may engage in such mental activities as careful observation, recalling,
imaging, inquiring, interpreting, evaluating, classifying, and judging. This shows that thinking is much like
129. Filipinization is a gradual or general replacement of Americans by Filipinos in government service. It was during his
term that this was implemented in the Philippines.
130. Teacher Susie is a creative teacher who uses the project method to draw out originality from her students. She
therefore aims for outcomes that require
133. Flexible and individualized support for children with special needs is part of _______ education
134. In introducing how people in government units work and achieve results, which of the following is the visual way
of charting how work proceeds to achieve outcomes, e.g. in an agriculture agency?
137. What type of material is used for transfer information from one person to another?
138. The role played by assessment that determines the extent objectives of learning
139. 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 what various aspects of Filipino behavior.
What is the point of stressed by teacher Jill?
140. To effectively combine objective and precise assessment of learning, this technique can be employed.
141. The actual democratic transformation of the country commenced within movement resulted in Ferdinand Marcos
exile in 1986 and Corazon Aquino’s assuming the presidency.
142. A teacher shows she knows young learners well by avoiding this
146. Teacher Dan wants to show the difference between a unicameral and bicameral system of legislation and merits/
demerits in both. What visual way of charting is useful?
148. Along the aim of educating productive citizens, what is stressed by authentic assessment over traditional
assessment methods?
149. Among forms of authentic assessment, which uses the collection of student’s reflections on learning?
150. Social studies which answer the questions what, where, when, and how are _______
A. Correlation C. Description
B. Exploration D. Explanation
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