VALENCIA TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

VALENCIA, BOHOL
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

3rd QUARTER EXAMINATION Prepared by:

Understanding Culture, Society and Politics Donna Rose M. Balamad
2nd Semester, 2022 – 2023 SST-1

I. Multiple Choice: Directions: Read each question carefully and choose the best answer. Write only the letter
that corresponds to your best choice.

1. It is the scientific study of patterned and shared human behavior. It analyses human interactions which are
essential in understanding man’s cultural make-up.
A. Anthropology B. Archeology C. Political Science D. Sociology

2. The following are the sub-branches of Socio-cultural anthropology EXCEPT

A. Archeology B. Ethnology C. Evolution D. Linguistics

3. The rise of political science could be traced to the works and political thoughts of the Greek Philosophers.
Which of the following is not included on this field?
A. Archimedes B. Aristotle C. Plato D. Socrates

4. It includes the search for answers to questions particularly about human evolution, a scientific study of
his/her works, behavior, and values, his/her physical, social and culture development.
A. Anthropology B. Archeology C. Political Science D. Sociology

5. Political Science examines how people attain political positions, maintain its power and influence, and
outcomes of their policy implementation. Which of the following is not included on its scope?
A. Political Dynasty B. Political Theories C. Public Law D. Public Administration

6. It is one of the youngest of social sciences and has its roots in Europe, particularly France at the time of
French Revolution.
A. Anthropology B. Archeology C. Political Science D. Sociology

7. It is study of material remains such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stones, monuments of past human life ad
activities.
A. Anthropology B. Archeology C. Ethnology D. Evolution

8. Sociology focuses on the patterns and process of human relation as well as how society is organized
EXCEPT
A. Social Arts B. Social Relationships C. Social organizations D. Social
Laws

9. Dr. Santos is known as an anthropologist for thirty (30) years. Which of the following doesn’t describe his
line of work?
A. Dig up objects that have become buried in the ground over the years.
B. Use objects to determine the history, customs, and living habits of earlier civilizations.
C. Examine physical objects, such as tools, clothing, homes, and art left from past human cultures.
D. Observe the activity of social, religious, political, and economic groups, organizations, and
institutions. 

10. Sociologists use systematic ways to study society. Which of the following methods they used in achieving
its goal?
A. Holistic Approach
B. Participant Observation
C. Sampling and Sample Survey
D. Quantitative and Qualitative Research

11. It is the discipline that traces its roots to philosophy, world travel, and scholars who studied preliterate
peoples and evolutionary thoughts.
A. Anthropology B. Archaeology C. Political Science D. Sociology

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12. The following are the major subfields of Political Science EXCEPT
A. Comparative Politics B. Linguistics C. Political Methodology D.Political
Theory

13. The following are example of Ethnocentrism, EXCEPT

A. Laughing at someone for practicing his religion which is different from yours.
B. Laughing at someone using chopsticks while eating other than spoon and fork.
C. Rejection an applicant for a job because she is lesbian.
D. All of These

14. It is known as the study of the human body.

A. Archaeology B. Anthropology C. Cultural Anthropology D.Physical
Anthropology

15. The following are the roles of judiciary branch EXCEPT

A. Disseminates these rules and regulations to all courts.
B. Exercises the authority to exercise the power of eminent domain.
C. Hears challenges to district court decisions from courts located within its circuit
D. Decides the constitutionality of federal laws and resolves other disputes about federal laws.

16. It deals with the demography of scientific mathematical and statically study of population.
A. Sociology of Law
B. Sociology of Economy
C. Sociology of Knowledge
D. Sociology of Demography

17. Child abuse happens when an individual under 18 is abused or neglected. They can be the victim of adults
or their peers. What branch of Sociology deal with studying this kind of situation?
A. Criminology B. Demography C. Economics D. Law

18. It studies production, distribution, consumption and exchange of goods and services.
A. Sociology of Law
B. Sociology of Economy
C. Sociology of Knowledge
D. Sociology of Demography

19. Which of the following statements best describes physical anthropology?

A. It analyzes how humans move, live, and grow into populations.
B. It studies human cultures around the world.
C. It is the study of what humans left behind.
D. It is the study of human language.

20. Fidel is interested in watching news regarding the issue of the West Philippine Sea. He is curious on how
the Philippines and China interact with each other. He also loves to observe how neighboring Asian
countries react to this issue. In what major subfields of Political Science does this fall?
A. Comparative Politics C. Political Methodology
B. International Relations D. Political Theory

21. The following are the importance of culture EXCEPT

A. Develops one’s attitudes and values.
B. Design for living or a blueprint for social behavior.
C. Ensures the extinction of the heritage of humankind.
D. Provides people with ready-made solutions to common social problems.

22. The following are considered as a Filipino material culture EXCEPT

A. Bahay-Kubo B. Lechon C. Mañana Habit D. Maria Clara

23. It is a system of symbols with specific meanings in each society that allows people to communicate with
one another.
A. Folkways B. Language C. Mores D. Values
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24. Filipinos are mighty proud of their cultural heritage and are doubly proud when they hear of Filipinos
making it big in other countries. Which of the following values does it describe?
A. Close family ties B. Collective pride C. Respect for elders D. Strong work ethic

25. It refers to the patterns of repetitive behavior which become habitual and conventional part of living.
A. Folkways B. Language C. Mores D. Values

26. Filipinos are known for being hospitable especially to tourists and wanderers who do not have a place to
stay. Aside from this, Filipinos also characterize other values. Which of the following is not considered as a
Filipino value?
A. Family orientation B. Resilience C. Procrastination D. Joy and Humor

27. It is the practical application of knowledge in converting raw materials into finished products.
A. Language B. Mores C. Technology D. Values

28. It is the perception of accepted reality which refers to the existence of things whether material or
nonmaterial.
A. Belief B. Knowledge C. Norms D. Values

29. Which of the following is not considered as a non-material culture?

A. Adobo B. Lip Pointing  C. Mano or Pagmamano D. Terno
30. The evolution of man became an important concern in the emergence of different societies. Which of the
following is NOT considered as a socio-cultural development of societies?
A. Horticultural Society C. Pastoral Society
B. Hunting and Gathering Society D. Throw-Away Society

31. It means “Upright Man” with body proportions like modern humans.
A. Homo Erectus B. Homo Habilis C. Homo Floresiensis D. Homo Sapiens

32. This type of society is considered as the dawn of civilization.

A. Agricultural Society B. Horticultural Society C. Industrial Society D. Pastoral Society

33. The following are characteristics of a human society EXCEPT

A. It changes over time
B. It occupies a territory.
C. It is static and will forever remain.
D. It recruits most of its members from within.

34. The Neolithic Age or New Stone Age is popularly known as _____________________.
A. food-collecting culture C. food-gathering culture
B. food-hunting culture D. food-producing culture

35. The following are characteristics of culture EXCEPT

A. It is fixed.
B. It is shared and transmitted.
C. It is learned through socialization.
D. It is integrated and at times unstable.

36. The Industrial Society is characterized by more than just the use of mechanical means of production.
Which of the following best describes it?
A. Increased working time.
B. Employment of highly skilled labor force.
C. Well-organized systems of exchange between suppliers of raw materials and industrial
manufacturers.
D. All of these

37. The following are situations that describe Paleolithic Age EXCEPT
A. learned to domesticate animals.
B. discovered how to hunt and gather food.
C. learned to live in caves and discovered the use of fire.
D. practiced using simple rough stones as tools and weapons.

38. It refers to a group of people sharing a common culture within defined territorial boundaries.
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 A. Culture B. Evolution C. Human D. Society

39. Pastoralists were nomads who followed their herds in a never-ending quest for pasture and water. Which of
the following does not characterize this society?
A. It is characterized by extensive land use.
B. Their rituals and beliefs are usually tied closely to their animals.
C. Most are nomadic, moving to temporary pastures as needed or seasonally.
D. Wealth is determined by the size of agrarian and often the number of wives and offspring man has.

40. It is an example of intangible cultural heritage and its threat EXCEPT

A. deterioration B. disappearance C. neglect D. all of these

41. A perspective of culture which encourages false conclusions.

A. Ethnocentrism B. Idealism C. Liberalism D. Xenocentrism

42. The evaluation of one’s culture and that of other based on a romantic notion that the culture and the way of
life of the primitives or other simple culture is better, more acceptable, and more orderly.
A. Cultural Relativism C. Noble Savage Mentality
B. Culture Lag D. Sub-culture

43. A subgroups whose standards come in conflict with and oppose the conventional standards of the dominant
society and are the considered social problems.
A. Counterculture/Contra culture C. Cultural Relativism
B. Culture Lag D. Cultural Shock

44. A form of culture that includes all material s objects and physical substance which has been changed
and used by people.
A. Globalization C. Tangible Cultural Heritage
B. Intangible Cultural Heritage D. Tradition

45. The spread of products, technology, information, and jobs across national borders and cultures.
In economic terms, it describes an interdependence of nations around the globe fostered through free
trade.
A. Cultural Homogenization C. Technological Revolution
B. Globalization D. Xenocentrism

46. What are the material advances more rapidly and more readily accepted by people such the non-material
culture lags behind?
A. Counterculture/Contra culture C. Cultural Relativism
B. Culture Lag D. Cultural Shock

47. An aspect of cultural globalization, listed as one of its main characteristics, and refers to the reduction in
cultural diversity through the popularization and diffusion of a wide array of cultural symbols—not only physical
objects but customs, ideas, and values.
A. Cultural Homogenization C. Technological Revolution
B. Globalization D. Xenocentrism

48. It is an example of perspective of culture where marriage is monogamy among Christians but polygamy
among Muslims. Polygamy is immoral and sinful among the Christians but moral and appropriate among
Muslims.
A. Counterculture/Contra culture C. Cultural Relativism
B. Culture Lag D. Cultural Shock

49. Smaller groups which develop norms, values, beliefs and special languages which make them distinct from
the broader society.
A. Catholics C. Senior Citizen
B. Ilokanos D. All of These

50. It refers to not judging a culture to our own standard of what is right or wrong, strange, or normal.
Instead, we try to understand and respect cultural practices of other groups that are rare and very different
from yours.
A. Cultural Relativism C. Ethnocentrism
B. Cultural Variations D. Xenocentrism

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MA’AM DONNA

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