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LET Reviewer in SOCIAL STUDIES 2019 Edition
REVIEWER IN SOCIAL SCIENCE /SOCIAL STUDIES/ARALING

PANLIPUNAN FOR LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR TEACHERS 2019
1. What was the First Philippine Republic?

A. The Republic proclaimed in Malolos
B. The Republic proclaimed under the 1935 Constitution.
C. The Republic of the Philippines proclaimed in 1946
D. The Republic proclaimed under the Japanese sponsored
Constitution
2. Which type of government did Aguinaldo establish?
A. Unitary
B. Republican
C. Revolutionary
D. Oligarchic
3. Which right is violated by wiretapping?
A. The right to private property
B. The right to privacy of communication
C. The right to information on matters of public concern
D. Freedom of expression
4. Can religious instruction be made compulsory for all children in public
schools?
I. Yes. If given free
II. Yes. If given outside class hours.
III. Yes, only to those children whose parents give their consent in
writing.
A. II and III
B. II only
C. I and III
D. I, II and III
5. Ours is a government of _____ and not of _____.

A. laws men
B. men laws
C. lawyers laws
D. laws citizens
6. In 1989, it became the very first country to sanction homosexual marriage

and to give homosexuals most of the legal rights accorded to heterosexuals.
A. Germany
B. Finland
C. Netherland
D. Denmark
7. This literally means "Opposite the Arctic". This is the 5th largest landmass
and the least a. Africa
A. Africa
B. North Pole
C. South Pacific
D. Antarctica
LET Reviewer in SOCIAL STUDIES/ SOCIAL SCIENCE 2019 Edition

8. This is the only Portuguese – speaking country in a Hispanic Latin region.
A. Mexico
B. Aruba
C. Nicaragua
D. Brazil
9. This is one of the world’s leading oil producers. The country has the highest
per capital income in Latin America, though its national wealth is very
unevenly distributed. This country helped in the founding of OPEC.
A. Mexico
B. Brazil
C. Venezuela
D. Ecuador
10. This is the second most populated country in the world. This nation still
practices caste determination, child bride, dowry system and girl child
infanticide especially in the rural areas.
A. China
B. India
C. Canada
D. Pakistan
11. Rainbow Warrior", the flagship of the Greenpeace Organization was

bombed and sunk in Auckland by French secret agents due to the former’s
nuclear testing. Where is Auckland?
A. Australia
B. New Zealand
C. Guam
D. Japan
12. This country assumed full sovereignty over a strategic canal from the
United States on December 31, 1999.
A. Solomon Island
B. Panama
C. Egypt
D. Colombia
13. The Prime Meridian passes through

A. London
B.. Rome
C. Berlin
D. Warsaw
14. The April 1986 Chernobyl explosion is the world’s worst nuclear disaster
wherein 3 people were killed in the initial explosion. Chernobyl is located in
A. Ukraine
B. Russia
C. Latvia
D. Lithuania
15. The name of "Far East" is a misnomer being coined by western

geographers and European mariners. This region refers to
A. India, Pakistan
B. Russia, Kazakhstan
C. Saudi Arabia, Jordan
D. China, Korea, Japan

16. This is popularly called as "Empty Quarter". This is one of the largest true
deserts in the world which has no settlement and no vegetation at all.
A. Rub Al Khali
B. Sahara
C. Nubian
D. Libyan
17. This is the second largest continent, home of the largest desert and was
also believed to be the birthplace of humanity.
A. Africa
B. North America
C. South America
D. Asia
18. Why is Africa often called "Dark Continent" until the 19th century?
A. It is a land of mystery and paradox
B Its peoples are all black and dark
C. Its forest is impenetrable
D. Its notorious for disease
19. What does the Suez Canal connect?

A. Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean
B. Atlantic Ocean with the Black Sea
C. Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea
D. Mediterranean Sea with the Black Sea
20. From which country do we buy Ceylon tea?

A. India
B. Maldives
C. Bhutan
D. Sri Lanka
21. Which place in China are said to be cradles of ancient civilization?

A. Huang Ho and Yangtze Valleys
B. Nile Valley
C. Tigris Euphrates Valley
D. Indus Valley
22. Hitler's move to eliminate the Jews was an act of _______.

A. genocide
B. ethnocide
C. suicide
D. infanticide
23. This is the philosophical study of the universe and everything in it

A. Cosmology
B. Ethics
C. Metaphysics
D. Axiology
24. How do countries register dislike or disagreement of another country’s

discussion through diplomatic means?
A. Declare war immediately
B. Recall all its nations
C. File a diplomatic protest
D. Retaliate by arresting nationals of the country

25. What is the term for the unpleasant sensation or frustration when a
traditional-bound Filipino goes to the U.S. and observes the open display of
love and emotions?
A. culture relativism
B. culture shock
C. culture cosmopolitanism
D. culture phobia
26. What was the first term given by Marcelo H. Del Pilar to the hidden control
and domination by Spanish religious priests over the colonial government?
A. las suerte partidas
B. fray botod
C. pase region
D. frailocracia
27. The Comprehensive Agrarian Reform & cooperatives are meant to

__________.
A. improve on the country’s literacy rate
B. make all citizens equal
C. bridge the gap between the rich & the poor
D. eradicate poverty in the country
28. What kind of cooperative system sells farmers’ agricultural produce?

A. service cooperative
B. producers cooperative
C. marketing cooperative
D. multi-purpose cooperative
29. Which of the following demonstrates ethnocentric behavior?

A.. UN volunteers participate in literacy programs in Mindanao.
B. A student tutors an immigrant in English
C. A Hispanic community group demands that public forms also be published
in Spanish.
D. A tourist lectures his foreign hosts on the uncivilized natural
customs.
30. Which religious missionary order first arrived in the Philippines?

A. Augustinian
B. Dominican
C. Jesuit
D. Franciscan
31. The fundamental right invoked by filing the “writ of amparo” is

___________.
A. the right to self-defense
B. the right to due process
C. the right to life, liberty, and security
D. the right to be defended by public attorney
32. Which is TRUE of the Philippines?

A. It has been colonized by 2 European colonial powers.
B. There have been attempts to change its government to a
parliamentary form.
C. It is the only Christian country in Asia.
D. It has never been united as a nation.

33. Rizal focused the “La Liga Filipina” to _____________.
I. unite the whole country
II. fight violence & injustice
III. revolt against Spaniards
A. I, III C. I, II
B. II, III D. II only
34. . Nelson Mandela sacrificed so much in his life – family, friends and a big
chunk of his life for things he believed in a democratic South Africa, with equal
rights and a beacon of hope for the rest of the world. Nelson Mandela’s dream
for South Africa, which was realized, was __________.
A. cooperation C. democracy
B. unity D. supremacy
35. He established the tobacco monopoly during the Spanish era.

A. Jose Basco
B. Rafael Izquierdo
C. Basilio Agustin
D. Francisco Rizzo
36. Political idealists advocate ideals in politics such as justice, and fairness.
Political realist have a more realist viewpoint of politics, aptly stated by “Might
is right”. Who among the following is more of a political realist rather than
political idealist?
A. Julius Caesar
B. Mohatma Ghandi
C. Martin Luther King
D. Benigno Jr. Aquino
37. The Philippine Legislature has two houses: senate and House of
Representatives. What term best describes this setup?
A. Bicameralism
B. Bipartisanship
C. Unicameralism
D. Co-legislative power
38. How do you call the tax imposed on all employed and practicing
professionals?
A. Income Tax
B. Real estate tax
C. Community Tax
D. Inheritance Tax
39. This field with the study of how human beings behave.
A. Philosophy
B. Morality
C. Psychology
D. Ethics
40. Reason must be used in understanding the existence of God. Who

advocated this philosophy?
A. St. Benedict
B. St. Peter
C. St. John
D. St. Thomas Aquinas

41. If the principles and theories of human behavior were to be applied to
teaching and learning. The field will be called ______.
A. Educational Theory
B. Educational Philosophy
C. Educational Psychology
D. Educational Sociology
42. In July 1901, Isabelo delos Reyes founded the first labor union in the
country. What was its name?
A. Association of the Philippine Labor
B. Union Obrera Democratica
C. Union Trabajadores de Filipinos
D. Association De Compania Tabacalera
43. The Philippine lies in the _____, an area where volcanoes are active.
A. Archipelagic fault line
B. Ring of fire
C. Wheel of fire
D. Volcanic Rim
44. During the June 12, 1898 Declaration of Independence, a band played the
Marcha Nacional Filipino What band was this?
A. Pangkatkawayang ng Pateros
B. Kawit Cavite Band
C. Malabon Band
D. San Francisco de Malabon
45. Which power of the state enables it to impose charge of burden upon
persons, property or property rights for the use and support of the government
expenditures for social services and a way of revenue collection?
A. Eminent domain
B. Expropriation
C. Value added tax
D. Taxation
46. What does a professional code of conduct prescribe?

A. Civic conduct for all
B. Professional traditions and mores
C. Moral and ethical standards
D. Stricter implementation of laws
47. It features the exchange of goods, money and services:

A. Gesellschaft
B. Gemeinchaft
C. Enculturation
D. Acculturation
48. Article IV of the 1987 Constitution, who has the power to declare the
existence of the State War?
A. Senate President
B. President
C. Chief justice
D. Congress

49. Section 3, Article XIV states that “All educational institutions shall include
the study of ________ as part of the curriculum.
A. History
B. Science & Technology
C. Sports
D. Constitution
50. Violation of Human Rights is a violation of the_______ of the person

A. Dignity
B. Intelligence
C. Emotions
D. Freedom
51. The state recognizes the Filipino_________ as the foundation of the

nation. Accordingly, it shall strengthen its solidarity and actively promote its
total development.
A. Family
B. Barangay
C. Church
D. School
52. The basic principle of taxation where the sources of funds/ revenues
should be efficient to meet the needs of public expenditure.
A. Fiscal adequacy
B. Equality
C. Equity
D. Administrative feasibility
53. One of the advantages of presidential system of government is:

A. The principle of the separation of powers and checks and balances is
observed
B. Unity of authority
C. It cuts costs and redundancy in lawmaking
D. It promotes strong political party
54. An International convention where the Philippine can validate its claim to
the Spratlys and other territories in the west Philippine Sea
A. United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
B. Rio de Janiero Convention
C. Geneva convention
D. Kyoto Protocol
55. What values is being promoted by the Philippine government when it

launched the “Juan Time” project in 2011?
A. Punctuality
B. Austerity
C. Palabra de Honor
D. Close family ties
56. . What famous literary work did Rizal voice out to the convection that
women should think for themselves, should be educated, and should be more
active in public office?
A. To the Virgin Mary
B. Letter to the Young Women of Malolos
C. My first inspiration
D. To the Flowers of Heidelberg

57. What was the title of Rizal’s poem from which the following lines were
taken? “Whoever knows not how to love his native tongue is worse than any
beast or evil smelling fish. To make our language richer ought to be our wish
the same as any mother loves to feel the young.’’
A. Huling Paalam
B. Sa mga Kabataang Pinoy/ To the Filipino Youth/ A La Juventud Filipina
C. Sa aking mga Kababata/ Our Mother Tongue
D. Sa mga kababaihan ng Malolos/ To the Women of Malolos
58. It is characterized by shared experiences and mutual responsibilities

A. Gesellschaft
B. Acculturation
C. Gemeinchaft
D. Enculturation
59. The Commander of the American and Filipino forces in Bataan

A. Gen. Edward King
B. Gen. Jonathan Wainwright
C. Gen. Douglas Mac Arthur
D. Gen. Arthur Mac Arthur
60. When a combination of independent business organizations formed to

regulate production, pricing, and marketing of goods by the members, which
term applies?
A. Inflation
B. Cartel
C. Depression
D. Monopoly
61. Martial law reminded in force until 1981 under Proclamation number:
A. 1081
B. 1425
C. 9994
D. 7610
62. This is the longest river in the country, which originates from the
mountains of Quirino and Nueva Viscaya and drains the whole Cagayan
Valley existing through the town of Aparri and Cagayan
A. Rio Grande de Cagayan
B. Agno river
C. Abra River
D. Pampanga River
63. One of the advantages of Presidential system of government

A. It promotes strong political party
C. The principle of the separation of powers and checks and balance is
observed.
D. It cuts cost and redundancy in lawmaking
64. During the Spanish period, it refers to the privilege of the provincial
governor to engage in trade
A. Corregimientos
B. Alcaldia
C. Alcalde mayor

D. Indulto de comercio
65. The longest revolt in Philippine History

A. Palaris revolt
B. Dagohoy revolt
C. Diego Silang revolt
D. Gabrielle Silang revolt
66. What form of government did we have when President Aguinaldo

proclaimed the Philippine Independence on June 12, 1898
A. Revolutionary
B. Dictatorial
C. Democratic
D. Presidential
67. A sociological research method that approaches social phenomena

through quantifiable evidence, and often relies on statistical analysis of many
cases (or across intentionally designed treatments in an experiment) to create
valid and reliable general claims:
A. Qualitative design
B. Quantitative design
C. Normative
D. Formative
68.This is the determination of the government to relate what is perceived as

beneficial to public interests and acts to implement its decision on such in
order to achieve a better future for its citizens
A. Political will
B. Common good
C. Public interest
D. Justice
69. The fulfillment of the collective needs to the human species, including
global society
A. Political will
B. Common good
C. Public interest
D. Justice
70. One of the types of positive economics that collects and presents data that
can describe the phenomena
A. Growth
B. Descriptive economics
C. Stability
D. Economic theory
71. In whose presidency was the famous MIRACLE RICE produced?

A. Sergio Osmena
B. Erap Estrada
C. Ferdinand Marcos
D. Fidel Ramos

72. An international convention where the Philippines can validate its claim to
the Spratly and other territories in the West Philippine Sea
A. Kyoto Protocol
B. Geneva Convention
C. United Nations Conventions on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
D. RIO DE Janiero CONVENTION
73. What is the very foundation of genuine peace and reconciliation?

A. Happiness
B. Dignity
C. Social justice
D. Confrontation
74. What values are being promoted by the Philippine Government when it
launched the “Juan Time” project in 2011?
A. Punctuality
B. Austerity
C. Palabra de Honor
D. Close family ties
75. Known as the ‘’Isla de Pintados’’ by the Spaniards

A. Luzon
B. Mindanao
C. Isla verde
D. Visayas
76. In economics, _________ is a rise in the general level of prices of goods

and services in an economy over a period of time.
A. Mercantilism
B. Inflation
C. Free trade
D. Depression
77. It describes concentration in thinking as a constant, unbroken line of

thought:
A. Disturbance
B. Vacillation
C. Focus
D. Diffusion
78. Violation of human rights is a violation of the _____ of people

A. Freedom
B. Intelligence
C. Dignity
D. Emotions
79. It is the fundamental basis for data gathered in the science of Sociology,
Biology and Physics.
A. Belief
B. Logic
C. Wisdom
D. Observation
80. The Act/Law that led to the granting of ten-year transition period.
A. Hare –Hawes Cutting Bill
B. Independence Law
C. Tidings-McDuffie Law

D. Parity Rights
81. The author of ‘’Flora de Filipinas’’ circa 1837, the botanical illustrations of
plant specimens that grow into the Philippines herbarium.
A. Gov. Narciso Claveria
B. Fr. Manuel Blanco
C. Padre Emmanuel Gonzales
D. Gov. Polavieja
82. Legislation granting special privileges to senior citizens help to neutralize

prejudice and discrimination toward a social category based on:
A. Ethnicity
B. Gender
C. Race
D. Age
83. 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
B. Following orders
C. Reflecting
D. Act on impulse
84. The earliest mode of economic life in human history according to Karl
Marx.
A. Agricultural
B. Primitive communism
C. Reciprocity
D. Enlightened self- interest
85. The process by which a person learns the requirements of the culture by
which he or she is surrounded, and acquires values and behaviors that are
appropriate or necessary in that culture
A. Assimilation
B. Cultural relativism
C. Acculturation
D. Enculturation
86. Cooperative can eventually put up banks of their own. What are the
evidences of their successes?
A. Opening of rural bank is allowed on a cooperative concept
B. Many banks in Metro Manila and Central Luzon started out as cooperatives
C. Most of the rural banks started out as cooperatives
D. Cooperatives are not heavily taxed
87. What characterizes logical reasoning in the thought process?

A. Clarity
B. Morality
C. Speed
D. Reasonable
88. It refers to the full and fair equivalent of the property taken from its owner
by the expropriator and the gauge for computation is not the taker’s gain but
the owner’s loss. In order for the payment to be ‘’just’’ it must be real,
substantial, full, and ample; made within a reasonable time from the taking of

the property
A. Just compensation
B. Property
C. Eminent domain
D. Public use
89. The ‘’La Liga Filipina’’ was CONCRETE EVIDENCE of Rizal’s desire for
I. Revolt against the Spaniards
II. Unite the entire Philippine archipelago
III. Fight violence and injustice
A. I and II
B. II and IV
C. II and III
D. I and IV
90. If you keep seeing your ways of doing things as the right way and
everybody else’s as the wrong way, you tend to have the attitude called:
A. Cultural relativism
B. Ethnocentrism
C. Xenophobia
D. Ethical relativism
91. Which order of presidents correctly applies to Philippine history?

I. Ferdinand Marcos
II. Manuel Roxas
III. Carlos P.Garcia
IV. Diosdado Macapagal
A. IV-III-II-I
B. II-III-IV-I
C. II-IV-III-I
D. III-II-IV-I
92. Thinking is a purposeful activity and the unconscious mind can join this
thought process which will result with good ideas:
A. Feelings
B. Instincts
C. Dreams
D. Insights.
93. What right and duty do Filipinos exercise when they participate in ratifying
a proposed constitution?
A. Bill of Rights
B. Suffrage
C. Citizenship
D. Habeas corpus
94. What is the systematic process of collecting and analyzing information to

increase our understanding of the phenomena under study?
A. Discover
B. Research
C. Data collection
D. Experiment

95. 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?
A. Cynicism
B. Consciencism
C. Cosmology
D. Conceptualism
96. It is a principle that no one is above the law and the laws must be obeyed
by all the constituents:
A. Social justice
B. Rule of majority
C. Egalitarian rule
D. Rule of Law
97. How do you find a competition in business?

A. A person who leads and commands a business
B. A rival of an entrepreneur to his/her venture
C. A personal enemy of an entrepreneur
D. A business who is innovative
98. Every Filipino is a tax payer. Where does this happen?

A. Paying grocery goods is paying taxes too
B. Married couples file only one income tax return
C. Ordinary housewives do not file income tax
D. Big companies pay taxes
99. The Philippine currency and its stability is protected and supervised by:
A. NEDA
B. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
C. Bureau of Treasury
D. Boy scout of the Philippines
100. Students and teachers stand at attention during flag ceremonies. School
principals assign guard on the street to stop vehicles during ceremonies. How
does the public take this practice?
A. The flag is for all citizens; it is a symbol of the nation
B. Stopping traffic is not the job of the school
C. Only school children should be controlled in this ceremony
D. Only military or policemen should stop and salute the flag
101. Squatters according to law cannot be ejected for their present place of
residence unless:
A. They are given disturbance fees
B. They are assured a place to go
C. There is a livelihood in the relocation place
D. They are paid for their old houses
102. He coined the term “survival of the fittest.”

A. August Comte
B. Karl Marx
C. Herbert Spencer
D. Arnold Toynee

103. The housing program for all these years did not succeed because:
A. Squatters are spoiled by politicians
B. Squatters sell their allotted houses to merchants
C. Squatters return to squatter’s area
D. Squatters is form of livelihood
104. Values Education is Integrated in the curriculum of all levels. Which of

the following support this statement?
A. Additional classroom will be needed
B. There is no need for training of teacher to teach
C. Values education is stressed
D. New teacher will be hired
105. According to Confucius, what is the best way to rule a people to attain
harmony?
A. By allowing people to do as they please
B. By consulting the government
C. By moral example
D. By force
106. 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
107. Whose values are most evident in children before they go to school?
A. Peer value system
B. Teacher-classmate value system
C. Mother-father value system
D. Maid or yaya-value system
108. A rich candidate bought a big family by the thousand. On Election day,
no one was allowed to leave their homes. What right was deprived the
members of the family?
A. Right to life, liberty
B. Right to due process
C. Right to eminent domain
D. Right to participate in democracy
109. Local peace negotiations should be the primary concern of what office?
A. Local municipal and provincial executives
B. Church hierarchy
C. Philippine national police
D. Philippine marine SWAT force
110. Families in the troubled Mindanao were:

A. Scared so they left their homes
B. Satisfied with the peace efforts
C. Unmindful of the events so they stayed home
D. Happy gunshots filled the air

111. Of the following, which is not among the major good traits of cultural
communities in highland regions?
A. Patience
B. Frugality
C. Extravagance
D. Industry
112. Which of the following causes global warming?

A. An increase in the average sunlight hitting the Earth
B. An increase in greenhouse gases
C. An increase in the temperature at the Earth’s core
D. All of the above
113. Which of the following shows examples of physical change?

A. Sawing a log, crushing a can, and fermenting of wine
B. Boiling of water, bursting of balloon, and melting of an ice cube
C. Freezing of water, evaporation of gasoline, and rusting of nail
D. Burning of gasoline, rotting of an egg, and exploding of fireworks
114. What is manifested by the practice of a group of people of different

lifestyles, ways of living together, value system, traditions and beliefs?
A. Confusion in mores
B. Cultural diversity
C. Condition in culture shock
D. Problems in cultural experience
115. One of the types of positive economics that collects and presents data
that can describe the phenomena is:
A. Descriptive economics
B. Economic theory
C. Growth
D. Stability
116. In connection with government transaction involving public interest, which

policy is adopted by the constitution to assure the public of accountability and
transparency?
A. Private enterprise and incentives to needed investment
B. Full public disclosure
C. Rural development and agrarian reform
D. Balanced and healthful ecology
117. With the Batasang Pambansa performing legislative and executive

powers in the Marcos regime, which form of government was Implemented?
A. Dictatorial
B. Parliamentary
C. Monarchial
D. Presidential
118. Why is the price tag law important?

A. To show the product is or high quality
B. To show the price and ask for more
C. To show the price and to attract buyers

D. To discourage and minimize price haggling
119. Why is the Filipino trait of “pakikisama ‘’ said to be ambivalent?

A. It makes people shoe their concern for others
B. It can be used for or against the person who values it
C. It encourages a person to do wrong
D. It helps person develop good values
120. Which statement on alcoholic Anonymous is correct?

A. It is an association of alcoholics who remain unknown to each other
B. It helps alcoholics to avoid alcohol use and rebuild their lives
C. It is the group of business men bent on stopping the manufacturer of
alcohol drinks
D. It is a group of alcoholic parents who has made its mission to help
alcoholic parent
121. In order to use an on-line database service, which of the following are
needed?
A. Computer, tele-computing software, printer
B. Computer, phone line, printer, CD-ROM drive
C. Phone line, tele-computing software, modem, computer
D. Tele-computing software, modem, phone line
122 . What does a simple machine do?

A. Decreases the amount of work required to perform a task
B. Reduces the force or effort required to do a task
C. Increases the amount of work required to perform a task
D. Requires the same amount of work to complete a task but is automated so
that it does the work for you.
123. The 1986 Constitution contains this number of articles including the
transitory provisions
A. 20
B. 18
C. 16
D. 19
124. Which of the following is recognized as the foundation of the nation?

A. Barangay
B. Church
C. Municipality
D. Family
125. Who shall exercise suffrage?

A. All citizens of the Philippines not otherwise disqualified by law
B. Citizens who are at least twenty-one years of age
C. Those who have resided in the Philippines for at least two years
D. All of the above
126. . Abortion is depriving life of an unborn child. The latest decisions on

personal freedom cites that
A. Held the right to abortion to ensure safety of mother
B. Abortion is prohibited by law and the declaration of human rights
C. Christian practices prohibit abortion
D. Abortion is a sin

127. The policy of the government to conduct teachers and professionals
examination abroad to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) is a step towards
A. Reconciliation of dissidents
B. Strengthening of dissidents
C. Repatriate Filipinos abroad
D. Attracting workers abroad to deposit income in the Philippines
128. Every Filipino is a tax payer. Where does this happen?

A. A non- resident citizen whose income is derived in his/her country
B. Married couples file only one income tax return
C. Ordinary housewives do not file income tax
D. Big companies pay taxes
129. In terms of education, the State shall

A. Establish, maintain, and support a complete education
B. Establish , maintain, and support a complete and integrated system of
education
C. Establish, maintain, and support a complete, adequate and integrated
system of education
D. Establish, maintain, a complete, adequate and integrated system of
education
130. The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality
education at this level.
A. Elementary
B. Tertiary
C. Secondary
D. All levels
131. The office that shall have jurisdiction to investigate on its own any act or
mission of any public official when such act or omission appear to be illegal ,
unjust , improper or inefficient.
A. Municipal court
B. Ombudsman
C. Sandiganbayan
D. Court of Appeals
132. An accused person is granted several rights. Which of the following is

provided for in the Constitution?
A. He is entitled to a speedy disposition of his case
B. He has the right against double jeopardy
C. He is presumed innocent until the contrary is proved.
D. All of the above
133. After World II, the United States paid this amount to the Philippine
government , through the Philippine War Damage Commission, for war
damages and rehabilitation.
A. $620 M
B. $120 M
C. $250 M
D. None of the above

134. He was the Philippine President who proposed the rigorous program,
“land for the Landless’’.
A. Carlos Garcia
B. Diosdado Macapagal
C. Ramon Magsaysay
D. Ferdinand Marcos
135. In 1956 agreement between the United States and the Philippines
extended American rights in the Philippines not only in the exploitation of
natural resources but in all economic activities.
A. Parity Agreement
B. Laurel – Langley Agreement
C. Quirino – Foster Agreement
136. This act of the United States Congress provided for the establishment of
the Philippine Assembly and the first elective positions in the Philippine
Government
A. Tidings –McDuffie Act
B. Philippine Bill of 1902
C. Philippine Autonomy Act
137. “The Philippines is for the Filipinos in the same manner that America is
for the America is for the Americans’’ is a statement attributed to:
A. Apolinario Mabini
B. Gen. Miguel Malvar
C. Emilio Aguinaldo
D. Pedro Paterno
138. Which of the following is a provision of the Pact of Biak – na- Bato
between the rebels and the Spanish authorities in the Philippines?
A. A central government would be established
B. The Filipinos would enjoy religious tolerance
C. Aguinaldo would go into exile voluntarily
D. All arms except those of the rebel officers would be laid down
139. The voyage of Ferdinand Magellan is considered the greatest single

achievement in the history of sea exploration and discovery because it-
A. Made Spain the mistress of the sea
B. Proved that the world is not flat
C. Marked the discovery of westward route to the East
D. Marked the first circumnavigation of the globe
140. The Katipunan in Cavite was divided into two faction—the Magdiwang
and the Magdalo. While the Magdiwang in Cavite was led by Mariano Alvarez,
who lead the Magdalo faction?
A. Ciriaco Bonifacio
B. Daniel Tirona
C. Baldomero Aguinaldo
D. Artemio Ricarte

141. He was the founder and first editor of La Solidaridad in Barcelona, Spain
and was considered the greatest orator of the Filipino colony in Spain?
A. Marciano Ponce
B. Jaena Graciano Lopez
C. Marcelo H. Del Pilar
D. Gregorio H. Del Pilar
142. Jose Rizal was very much travelled man. He wrote his novels when he
was abroad. Where did Rizal write his novels?
A. Zurich
B. Heidelberg
C. Paris
D. Berlin
143. Conducting PRC examinations abroad to OFC in different countries are

perceived as a:
A. Service to earn dollars
B. Propaganda of government
C. A pleasure trip for PRC officers
D. Service to overseas worker
144. A child discovered a new formula for decreasing the population of ants.
She submitted the research to a teacher who claimed the research as hers.
The teacher violated:
A. Right to choose
B. Human right
C. Right to intellectual property
D. Right to live within one’s means
145. Philippine economy indices are closely related to the rise and fall of the:
A. London Pounds
B. German Mark
C. US Dollars
D. Japanese Yen
146. Democracy refers to the involvement of all the citizens in the control of
government, while an oligarchy relegates control of government to:
A. The mother country
B. An autocrat
C. A religious group
D. A select few
147. In the Philippine government ,the earliest and smallest service of

governance is the:
A. Barrio
B. Poblacion
C. Barangay
D. Municipality
148. In moral life, responsibility depends on one’s knowingly and freely doing
an act. In which of the following situations would you attribute responsibility?
A. A person unknowingly passes counterfeit money
B. An insane person strikes someone’s head with a hammer
C. A four – year –old fires a loaded gun killing his own father
D. A nurse administers a medicine despite strong doubts about it

149. Which type of justice implies the duty of one individual to give another
what he is due?
A. Social justice
B. International justice
C. Commutative justice
D. Distributive justice
150. Which of the following statements defines ethics?

A. The study of being general
B. The science of correct thinking
C. The study of the nature of human knowledge
D. The study of rightness or wrongness of human action
151. Foreign students in Philippine International Schools are required courses

in Philippine culture and languages. This makes possible:
A. Comparison of cultural differences
B. Racial prejudices among foreigners
C. International understanding
D. Promotion of nationalism
152. Maternity leaves are extended to women. What legal provision extends
this?
A. Article XIV Education
B. Article XIII Sec 14 Women
C. Article XII Bill of Rights
D. Article XIII Role and Rights of People’s Organization
153. Rizal based the characters in Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusteresmo on

the people in his life. To whom did he patterned the character of Paulita
Gomez, Isagani’s true love, who later married Juanito Pelaez?
A. To his mother, Teodora A lonzo
B. To his eldest sister, Saturnina
C. To his love, Leonor Rivera
D. To the Japanese girl, O-Sei-San
154. El Filibusterismo is the sequel of Noli Me Tangere and like the first
book it was written in Spanish. To whom did he dedicate this second novel?
A. To his beloved parents
B. To the suffering Filipino people
C. To the executed Filipino priest GOMBURZA
D. To his love, Leonora Rivera
155. On time that Rizal returned in the Philippines, his novel, Noli Me Tangere
had already caused disputes especially among the friars. Who is the
Augustinian friar who published an eight- series handout to attack to attack
Noli Me Tangere?
A. Padre Jose Rodriguez
B. Padre Antonio Obach
C. Padre Jose Bech
D. Padre Federico Faura
156. The first commercial bank in the Philippines and the Far East
A. Allied Bank
B. China Bank
C. BDO
D. Banco Islas de Filipinas

157. In economics, _________ is a rise in a general level of prices of goods
and services in an economy over a period of time.
A. Inflation
B. Mercantilism
C. Depression
D. Free trade
158. Year 2014 has been declared by Pope Francis as Year of the:
A. Laity
B. Hope
C. Faith
D. Righteousness
159. If you keep seeing your ways doing things as the right way, you
tend to have the attitude called:
A. Cultural relativism
B. Ethical relativism
C. Ethnocentricism
D. Xenophobi
160. The employees of ABC Corporation want to associate, pool their savings
and use the fund as soon as possible to grant loans to members and
capitalized and operate the canteen of ABC Corp. What type of cooperative
will they organize and register?
A. Service Cooperative
B. Consumer Cooperative
C. Producer’s Cooperative
D. Credit Cooperative
161. The earliest mode of economic life in human history according to Karl
Marx
A. Enlightened self-interest
B. Reciprocity
C. Primitive communism
D. Agricultural
162. The complex set of relationships with the agricultural sector between
tenure, structure, production structure and the structure of supporting
services.
A. Land reform
B. Agrarian structure
C. Comprehensive Agrarian Land Reform Law
D. Agrarian reforms measures
163. ______ is a major land mass on the northern coast of the Black Sea that
is almost completely surrounded by water. The peninsula is located just south
of the Ukrainian mainland and west of the Russian region of Kuban. It is
surrounded by two seas: the Black Sea and the smaller Sea of Azov to the
east.
A. Gibraltar
B. Cape of Good Hope
C. Falkland
D. Crimea

164. Which order of presidents correctly applies to Philippine history?
I. Carlos P. Garcia
II. Diosdado Macapagal
III. Manuel Roxas
IV. Ferdinand Marcos
A. III, I ,II, IV
B. IV, II, I, III
C. I, II, III, IV
D. IV, III, II, I
165. The date when the American dropped the first atomic bombed Pearl
Harbor in Hiroshima.
A. August 9, 1945
B. August 6, 1945
C. August 14, 1945
D. August 20, 1945
166. The date when the Japanese forces attacked and bombed Pearl Harbor
in Hawaii.
A. July 25, 1941
B. January 23, 1942
C. December 8, 1941
D. December 7,1941
167. What civilization took pride in the famous penthouse Hanging Gardens
which was identified as one of the “wonders of the world?”
A. Assyria
B. Persia
C. Babylonia
D. Sumerian
168. Known as the Expanded Senior Citizen ACT 2010

A. 1081
B. 1425
C. 9994
D. 7610
169. In the “Death March’’ prisoners were forced to march Bataan to this
place.
A. Sta. Maria, Bulacan
B. Imus, Cavite
C. Lipa, Batangas
D. San Fernando, Pampanga
170. Agreement between the U.S and the Philippines wherein the former
would withdraw and surrender all rights and possessions, supervision,
jurisdiction, control or sovereignty over the Philippines
A. Treaty General Relations
B. Treaty of Sovereignty
C. Treaty of Withdrawal of Authority
D. Treaty of Surrend

171. A law passed on May 1939 which punished Filipinos who allowed
themselves to be used as front by alien businessman and investors:
A. Immigration Law
B. Economic Protection Law
C. Indigenous Protection Law
D. Anti-Dummy Law
173. The American promise of granting Independence to the Filipinos after

a transition period was contained in the following legislation except:
A. Jone’s Law
B. Hare-Hawes Cutting Law
C. Philippine Bill of 1902
D. Tidings Mcduffie Law
174. Which of the following describes the Battle of Manila Bay between the
American and Spanish naval base?
A. The American ships outnumbered those of the Spaniards
B. The Spaniards readily won the battle over the Americans
C. It was a mock naval battle the Spaniards and the Americans
D. The American won the Battle with great difficulty
175. Which order of governments correctly applies during the American

Regime?
A. Civil, Military, Commonwealth
B. Military, Civil, Commonwealth
C. Civil, Commonwealth, Military
D. Military, Commonwealth, Civil
176. The form government established by Aguinaldo was changed from

dictatorial to
A. Democratic
B. Socialist
C. Republic
D. Revolutionary
177. The fundamental objectives of Katipunan are

A. Political, economic and civic
B. Political, civic and moral
C. Socio, political and civic
D. Military, Commonwealth, Civic
178. What event in history followed when the Katipunan movement was
discovered?
A. Cry of Pugad Lawin
B. Treaty of Paris 1898
C. Execution of Rizal
D. Capture of Aguinaldo
179. The propaganda movement was example of the Filipinos expression of

nationalism, however most people today doubt the nationalistic intention of
the Propaganda due to its non-advocacy of
A. Assimilation of the Philippines by Spain
B. Reform in the administration of the Spaniards
C. Generation of the Philippines from Spain
D. Annexation of the Philippines

180. The most devastating typhoon in 2009 Pacific typhoon season with a
damage of Ps. 1.09 Billion and 747 fatalities
A. Reming
B. Milenyo
C. Ondoy
D. Habagat
181. The university official who was empowered to remove, suspend or

impose penalties upon errant officials
A. Visitador general
B. Governor-general
C. Gobernadorcillo
D. Corregidor
182. Acted as the Supreme Court and as advisory to the governor-general

A. Residencia
B. Visita
C. Encomienda
D. Royal Audencia
183. The emergence of Filipino nationalism came as the culmination of a long

process in motion by Spanish misrule hastened by political and economic
development. Which of the following does not belong to the contributing
factors of Filipino nationalism?
A. Personal Grievances
B. Secularization Controversy
C. Racial Prejudice
D. Rise of the Middle Class
184. In 1565 Legaspi concluded a blood compact with the Chief of Bohol
named:
A. Rajah Tupas
B. Rajah Sulayman
C. Sikatuna
D. Lakandula
185. The first Filipino who effectively repelled Spanish aggressor

A. Humabon
B. Sulayman
C. Lapu-Lapu
D. Lakandula
186. Giving “abuloy’’ to a bereaved family, an act of hospitality and the

“bayanihan spirit’’ prove which Filipino trait?
A. Adaptability
B. Religiosity
C. Hard work and perseverance
D. Pakikipagkapwa Tao
187. One of the advantages of Presidential system of government:

A. The principle of the separation of powers and checks and balances
is observed
C. It cuts cost and redundancy in lawmaking
D. It promotes strong political party

188. The British Prime Minister who supported the European Union’s
measures against Russia on the issue of Crimea is:
A. Margaret Thatcher
B. Winston Churchill
C. David Cameron
D. Tony Blair
189. It is characterized by shared experience and mutual responsibility

A. Gessellschaft
B. Gemeinchaft
C. Enculturation
D. Acculturation
190. The process by which a person learns the requirements of the culture
by which he or she is surrounded , and acquires the values and behaviors
that are appropriate or necessary in that culture
A. Assimilation
B. Enculturation
C. Cultural relativism
D. Acculturation
191. The culture of the Ilocano’s can easily be felt through their ants dance
known as:
A. Balitaw
B. Dandansoy
C. Mahinhin
D. Kinnotan
192. Northeast Luzon, the longest river in the country originates from the
mountains of Quirino and Nueva Viscaya and drains the whole Cagayan
Valley existing through the town of Aparri and Cagayan.
A. Agno river
B. Abra river
C. Pampanga river
D. Rio Grande de Cagayan
193. The practice of having surnames was started during Spanish regime
through the order of
A. Governor Gen. Claveria
B. Governor Gen. Polavieja
C. Governor Gen. Dela Torre
D. Governor Gen. Juadrone
194. The public announcer of the barangay to announce the promulgation of

the new rules and regulations.
A. Trial by Ordeal
B. Judicial
C. Umalohokan
D. Succession
195. Among the ancient Filipino’s the Visayan were the most tattooed
people, compelling the early Spanish writer to call them:
A. Kalumbigas
B. Pintados
C. Bigay-kaya
D. Himyat

196. This is the heart of Mayan Civilization. It is most populous country in
Central America and half of the populations are Mayan Indians.
A. Honduras
B. Costa Rica
C. Guatemala
D. Mexico
197. Why is Africa called "Dark Continent" until 19th century?

A. It is a land of mystery and paradox
B. Its people are all black and dark
C. Its forest are impenetrable
D. Its notorius for diseases
198. This is often called as "land of emeralds" because it has 90% of the
world's supply of emeralds. This country is the only nation with coastlines
washed by both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
A. Colombia
B. Brazil
C. Ecuador
D. Bolivia
199. This is popularly called as "Empty Quarter". This is one of the largest true
deserts in the world which has no settlement and no vegetation at all.
A. Rub Al Khali
b. Sahara
c. Nubian
d. Libyan
200. Paradise Lost, that's the story of this country which was rocked by 66
nuclear blast by the US from 1946-1958.
A. Nauru
B. Vanuatu
C. Marshall Is.
D. Tonga
201. This country assumed full sovereignty over a strategic canal from the US
on December 31, 1999.
A. Solomon Island
B. Panama
C. Egypt
D. Colombia
202. This often called a "heaven of peace" in Central America. This country
had led the way in forest conservation and demilitarization.
A. Nicaragua
B. Costa Rica
C. El Salvador
D. Honduras
203. During the Vietnam war, wide areas of forest and mangroves were
sprayed with this herbicide which contains dioxin, a high toxic compound. This
dioxin later was responsible for fetal deformities. What do you call this dioxin?
A. Agent Orange
B. Uranium
C. Formalin
D. All of the above

204. This is the only Portoguese-speaking country in Hispanic-Latin region
A. Mexico
B. Brazil
C. Venezuela
D. Ecuador
205. In 1989, it became the very first country to sanction homosexual

marriage and to give homosexuals most of the legal rights accorded to
heterosexuals.
A. Germany
B. Finland
C. Netherland
D. Denmark
206. The power to declare the existence of a state of war belongs to:
A. Congress
B. President
C.sandigang bayan
D. Supreme Court
207. The regular election of the members of the Congress shall be held on the
second Monday of.
A. April
B.May
C. June
D July
208. The members of the commission on Appointment shall be composed of
A. 24
B. 26
C. 25
D. 27
209. An enrolled bill may become a law after a lapse of

A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 40 days
D. 90 days
210. It is also called a Tanodbayan.

A. Court of appeals
B. Ombudsman
C. Sandiganbayan
D. Supreme Court
211. Who among the president of the Philippines was known for his love for
the "little man" and opened Malacanang Palace to all?
A. Ferdinand Marcos
B. Ramon Magsaysay
C. Carlos P. Garcia
D. Elpidio Quirino
212. Which country is almost fully dependent on imported raw materials for its
iron and steel industries?
A. Britain.
B. Poland.
C. Germany.
D. Japan
.

213. Who was the first person to use the name "Geography" in 267-194 ?
A. Homer.
B. Aristotle.
C. Plato.
D. Erasthosthenes
214. What type of geographers study the natural environment?
A. Temporal.
B. Climatic.
C. Floral.
D. Physical
215. What is GIS?
A. Geographic Information Structure
B. Geometric Information System
C. Geographic Information System
D. Geological Informarion System
216. What is Northern Philippines earned the title little Hongkong of the south?
a. Roxas
b. Dipolog City
c. Pagadian
d. Zamboanga
217. What is the strain in geography which is uses ideas from feminism in
geographic context?
A. A sexual Geography
B. Gender Equality Geography
C. Sex liberation Geography
D. Feminist Geography
218. The maritime dispute between philippines and china has made significant
impact on the relations of two states. The philippines maintain its position that
spratly islands within the exclusive Economic Zone of the country while china
invoked
A. Nine Dash Rule
B. Eight-dashline rule
C. Seven-dashline rule
D. Six-dashline rule
219. Which was dubbed as the unusual deadly pandemic which killed over 1%
of the world population ?
A. Tuberculosis
B. Meningitis
C. Spanish Flu
D. Hiv
220. The Republic Act that requires the compulsory teaching of Rizal Course
and the lives of other Filipino patriots is ________.
a. R.A. 7796
b. R.A. 7784
c. R.A. 1425
d. R.A. 8049
221. This Republic Act created the Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA):
a. R.A. 7796
b. R.A. 7784
c. R.A. 1425
d. R.A. 8049

222. An Act Stengthening Teacher Education in the Philippines by
establishing Centers of Excellence and creating a Teacher Education Council.
a. R.A. 7796
b. R.A. 7784
c. R.A. 1425
d. R.A. 8049
223. It prohibits hazing and other forms of initiation rites in fraternies,
sororities, and other illegitimate organizations.
a. R.A. 7796
b. R.A. 7784
c. R.A. 1425
d. R.A. 8049
224. The US Commission that declare Jose P. Rizal as the National hero of
the Philippines.
A. Taft
B.Ateneo
C.Schurman
D. Quezon
225. He was the chairman of the First Philippine Commission.

A.Taft
B.Schurman
C.Ateneo
D. Quezon
226. The President behind the "Filipino First Policy"

A.Carlos P. Garcia
B.Diosdado Macapagal
C.Ramon Magsaysay
D. Ferdinand Marcos
227. He promoted the national policy on "Austery" during his term as

Philippine President.
A.Ramon Magsaysay
B.Fidel Ramos
C.Carlos P. Garcia
D. Diosdado Macapagal
228. The President behin
d the "The Philippines 2000"
A.Joseph Estrada
B.Fidel Ramos
C.Ramon Magsaysay
D. Corazon Aquino
229. Father of Bicol Literature

A.Mariano Perfecto
B.Crisostomo Sotto
C.Pedro Bucaneg
230. Father of Cebuano Literature

A.Crisostomo Sotto
B.Vicente Sotto
C.Mariano Perfecto

231. Father of Kapampangan Literature
A.Mariano Perfecto
B.Crisostomo Sotto
C.Pedro Bucaneg
232. Father of Ilocano Literature

A.Pedro Bucaneg
B.Mariano Perfecto
C.Vicente Sotto
233. The chieftain of Bohol with whom Legaspi had a blood compact in 1565.
A.Rajah Sulayman
B.Sikatuna
C.Rajah Humabon
234. Mother of Biak na Bato by Gen.Emilio Aguinaldo.

A.Teresa Magbanua
B.Trinidad Tecson
C.Liwayway Arceneo
235. Who is considered the most outstanding among Filipino playwrights in

English?
A.Wilfredo Ma. Guerrero
B.Carlos P. Romulo
C.Severino Reyes
236. The Spanish expedition for naming the Archipelago Filipinas.

A.Legaspi expedition
B.Magellan's expedition
C.Villalobos expedition
237. Tinaguriang Prinsipe ng makatang Pilipino.Siya ang nagsalin sa tagalog

na Biag na Lam-ang.
A.Cecilio Apostol
B.Fautino Aguilar
C.Gerardo Chanco
238. May -akda ng pinaglahuan,busabos na palad at kalaigtasan.

A.Fautino Aguilar
B.Cecilio Apostol
C.Gerardo Chanco
239. Kauna-unahang nagsulat ng "Philippines First Lady's Biography"

A.Nora Mercado
B.Kerima Tuvera
C.Aida Revira
240. Tinaguriang kauna-unahan at nag-iisang Moro Beauty Queen na

kumatawan sa Mindanao sa kauna-unahan na National Beauty Queen
Contest sa Maynila.
A. Nora Mercado
B.Aida Revira
C.Kerima Tuvera

241. Itinanghal na hari ng balatagsan.
A.Franciso Baltazar
B.Jose Corazon de Jesus
C.Jesus Balmori
242. Which Katipunan member commuted from Cavite to Manila to buy

materials used to make communitions?
A.Andres Bonifacio
B.Aguede Esteban
C Teodoro Alonso
243. The third and last Governor of the Philippines was_____.

A.Gen.Douglas MacArthur
B.Gen.Arthur MacArthur
C Gen.Wesley Merritt
244.Siya ang may akda ng "Ninay"

A.Jomapa
B.Isabelo delos Reyes
C.Pedro Paterno
245. Isang manunulat sa panahon ng Amerikano na naging tanyag sa

kanyang tulang "Ang Guryon"
A.Amado Hernandez
B.Ildefonso Santos
C.Teodo Gener
246. Siya ang "Ama ng Maikling Kwento sa Pilipinas.

A.Jose Garcia Villa
B.Zulueta de Costa
C.Deogracias Rosario
247. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Filipino families
today?
a. Male authority has declined
b. Division of labor has changed
c. Separation has become more common
d. Has cease to be socialization unit in society
248. Which of the following is NOT an ethical issue that must be confronted
when doing social research?
a. Are the subjects being paid enough?
b. What degree of risk, pain or harm is involved?
c. To what extent are the subjects being deceived?
d. Will there be disclosure of confidential or personally harmful information?
249. In most instances of participant observation the researchers:

a. Hide their true identity
b. Do not hide their true identity
c. Pay their informants for information
d. Acts as therapist to the subject

250. A research technique in which the investigators enter to the activities of
the group at the same time they study the groups behavior is
a. Participants observation
b. A semi-structured (open-ended) Interview
c. A structured interview
d. A data discussion
251. Participant observation:

a. A research tool used to follow-up on expected findings
b. A research interview in which the investigators ash a list of questions, but is
free to vary them or make up new ones that become important during the
course of the interview
c. A research technique in which the investigators enter into activities of
the group at the same time they study the group’s behavior
d. A research interview determined entirely in advance and followed rigidly
252. A research interview determined entirely in advance and followed rigidly

is:
a. Participants observation
b. A semi structured (open-ended) interview
c. A structured interview
253. A research interview in which the investigators ask a list of questions,

but is free to vary them or make up new ones that become important during
the course interview, that is
a. Participant observation
b. A semi structured (open-ended) interview
c. Structured interview
254. A conversation between two or more individuals in which one party

attempts to gain information from others(s) by asking of questions is known
as;
a. A survey c. Participant observation
b. An interview d. Hypothesis testing
255. Sociological and anthropological be misused because it:

a. Is hard to understand
b. Is often used selectively by groups or individuals to support certain
motives
c. Is often ambiguous
d. Has few applicants
256. A survey by their nature usually

a. Are cross-sectional
b. Are longitudinal
c. Involve secondary methodology
d. Involve participants observation
257. A cross-sectional study is

a. A research technique in which investigators enter into activities of the group
at the same time they study the groups behavior
b. Research examines a population at a given point in a time
c. Research which examines a population, or portion thereof, is questioned in

order to reveal specific facts about itself
d. Research that investigates a population at several intervals over relatively a
long period of time
258. Research that investigates a population at several intervals over a

relatively long period of time is called
a. A cross-sectional study c. Secondary Analysis
b. A residual analysis d. Longitudinal research
259. Survey are used when:

a. Other measure do not produce statistical significance
b. The findings of the study must be repeatable
c. It is desirable to discover he contribution and interrelations of certain
variables among large number of people
d. Procedures having cross-cultural applications needed
260. A research method is which a population, or portion thereof, is

questioned in order to reveal specific facts itself is known as:
a. A survey c. Experiments
b. Participant observation d. Residual analysis
261. Which of the following is NOT one of the three main methods of research
used by sociologists?
a. A survey c. Experiments
b. Participants observation d. Residual analysis
262. A statistical technique to make all significant groups in as society

represented in a sample proportion to their numbers in the large society is
known as:
a. Random sampling
b. A stratified random sample
c. Sampling
d. Randomized response
263. The goal in designing a research project should be:

a. To prove a point
b. To provide a collection for all necessary and sufficient data to test the
stated hypothesis
c. To selectively isolate the variables in order to prove the hypotheses are
either correct or incorrect
d. To prove hypothesis false. If they cannot proven false, they must be true
264. An independent variable is

a. A testable statements about the relationship between two or more empirical
variables
b. Anything that can be change
c. A variable that changes for reason that have nothing to do with
another variable
d. A variable that changes in response to changes in another variable
265. Which of the following is not a sign?

a. A clenched first c. A flag
b. A knock on the door d. Yawning
266. The most important symbols are

a. Action c. Actions
b. Words d. Behavior

267. The principal means through which culture is transmitted from generation
to generation is
a. Actions c. Language
b. Diffusion d. Behaviors
268. If apes can be taught to use language, it denies the views that:
a. Only human can think
b. Only human have culture
c. Apes do not have history to pass on
d. Apes are stupid
269. Which of the following statements about culture is not true?

a. Every social group must have a culture on its own in order to function
b. Every individual participates in a number of different culture
c. Meeting the social expectation of several cultures is often source of tree
d. Families do not have their own culture but instead reflect the culture
of the larger society
270. Promised to “make this country great again.” Ruled for about twenty
years
a. Diosdado Macapagal c. Ramon Magsaysay
b. Ferdinand Marcos d. Carlos Garcia
271. The form of government established by Aguinaldo was change from

dictatorial to:
a. Democratic c. Republic
b. Sociologist d. Revolutionary
272. Which provides he Tagalog shall be the official language of the republic?
a. Constitution of 1935 c. Biyak na Bato
b. Makabula d. Malolos
273. Which of the following were the greatest naval battles in history during
Japanese occupation of the Philippines?
a. Battle of Leyte gulf c. Claveria
b. Surigao Strait d. Dela Torre
274. The most cultured of the reformist, wrote a socio-historical novel based
on facts he gathered in the Philippines
a. Marcelo H. Del Pilar c. Mariano Ponce
b. Jose Rizal d. Jose Ma. Paganiban
275. The editor of La Solaridad and a great orator, he initiated the reform
movement
a. Marcelo H. Del Pilar c. Emilio Jacinto
b. Jose Rizal d. Graciano Lopez-
Jaena
276. The generation of the spirits was common among ancient Filipinos.
Memories of their dead relatives were kept alive through craved idol. This
practice was called
a. Cult of the dead c. Nature Worship
b. Mass of the dead d. Divination

277. The practice of having surnames was started during Spanish regime
through the order of
a. Gov. Gen Jaudenes c. Gov. Gen Claveria
b. Gov. Gen Dela Torre d. Gov. Gen Polavejia
278. As promised by Gen. Mc Arthur- he would return to liberate the Filipinos

after he could train troops, in Australia. The Leyte landing signified the
liberation of the Philippines, was well as the return of the commonwealth
government. Who was the commonwealth president who came with Mc
Arthur?
a. Romulo c. Osmeňa
b. Roxas d. Quezon
279. Men and women of pre-colonial times had weakness for personal
adornment. A side from jewels, tattooing of the body was common. In the
Visayas tattooed men were called
a. Umalohokan c. Abi
b. Pintados d. Plista
280. Memories of brutality which was so in human during the Japanese

regime were always associated with a particular Japanese group called
a. Kalibapi c. Kamikaze
b. Kempetai d. Samurai
281. Membership in the Katipunan come in grades: first (katipon’s); second

(kawal); and third (bayani). Each grade designed as well as password so they
could maintain their secrecy of the movement. The password for the kawal
grade was?
a. Rizal c. Kawal
b. Gomburza d. Sundalo
282. Pre-colonial trade in the Philippines was prosperous. Business

transactions made use of:
a. Money system c. Credit system
b. Barter system d. Banking System
283. The use of magic charms was very common among pre-Spanish
Filipinos. One of these is the anting-anting or agimat which is meant to:
a. Insure a man against a weapon of every kind
b. Made a man lovable to all ladies
c. Made a man invisible
d. Made him walk in storm or sea without getting wet
284. Who was the FIRST U.S. PRESIDENT to visit the People’s Republic of
China?
a. Ford c. Kennedy
b. Nixon d. Eisenhower
285. Which was the FIRST GOVERNMENT during the JAPANESE

OCCUPATION?
a. The Japanese sponsored Republic of the Philippines
b. Military Government
c. Japanese Military Administration
d. The Philippine Executive Commission
286. Which type of government did AGUINALDO establish?

a. Unitary c. Revolutionary
b. Republican d. Oligarchic
287. What CHARACTERISTIC/S of government is established by the 1987

Constitution?
I. Presidential system of government with three branches
II. Parliamentary system of government
III. The three branches of government are separate and independent of each
other
IV. The three branches of government have a check and balance over each
other
a. I and IV c. I, III and IV
b. II, III and IV d. II only
288. Does the RIGHT OF THE MINORITY include the right to DEFY THE
DECISION OF THE MAJORITY?
a. It depends on the issue
b. Yes
c. No
d. Yes, if the minority group is older than the majority group
289. With the basic principle on the RULE OF THE MAJORITY, which one
follows?
a. The wishes of the majority prevail over those of the minority
b. The right of the minority to express their opinion is suppressed
c. The majority is always right
d. The majority does not have the right to protest the acts of the majority
290. Which democratic participation as POINT OF REFERENCE, which does

NOT belong to the group?
a. people’s initiative c. referendum
b. party-list system d. senate investigation
291. Which policy is an INNOVATION OF THE 1987 CONSTITUTION?

a. To provide urban land reform and social housing program
b. To establish a parliamentary form of government
c. To give priority to education, science and technology, arts, culture and
sports
d. to give “grant” of lands of public domain to qualified citizens
292.Which is a NEW MODE FOR PROPOSING AMENDMENTS to the

Constitution as provided for by the 1987 Constitution?
a. citizen’s assemblies c. plebiscite
b. referendum d. people’s initiative
293. In which ways is PEOPLE POWER enshrined in the 1987 Constitution?

I.Initiative
II.Referendum
III.Power of recall
IV.Senate investigation in and of legislation
a. I and II c. II and III
b. I,II and III d. III and IV
294. Which article composed of 19 sections is said to be the “CENTERPIECE”

of the 1987 Constitution? The article on ________
a. human resources c. decentralization

b. education d. social justice
295. Which does NOT properly describe a REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC

state?
a. existence of a bill of rights
b.observance of the principle that ours is a government of men and not of laws
d. presence of elections through popular will
296. Which is NOT an exercise of academic freedom?

a. arbitrary imposition of tuition fees
b. determination of curriculum
c. selection of teachers
d. selective admission of students
297. Is LAND GRABBING an act of deprivation of property without due

process?
a. Yes, if the land grabber is rich
b. No
c. Yes
d. No, if the land grabber is landless
298. Which constitutional right is VIOLATED WHEN WITHOUT VALID

WARRANTS AND AGAINST THE LAW, the LAW ENFORCES SEARCH
YOUR HOUSE over your objections and confiscate your personal belongings?
a. right against unreasonable searches and seizures
b. right to free speech and expression
c. right of liberty of abode and changing the same
d. right against self-incrimination
299. Which right is violated by WIRE TAPPING?

a. the right to private property
b. the right to privacy of communication
c. The right to information on matters of public concern
d. freedom of expression
300. Can religious instruction be made compulsory for all children in public
schools?
I.Yes, if given free
II. Yes, if given outside class hours
III. Yes, only to those children whose parents give their consent in writing
a. II and III c. I and III
b. III only d. I,II and III
301. Ours is a GOVERNMENT OF ______ AND NOT OF _______

a. laws-men c. lawyers-laws
b. men-laws d. laws-citizens
302. Which is a LEGISLATIVE CHECK on the President?

a. rejection of appointments by the President
b. prescription of the qualifications of the President
c. Prescription of qualifications of judges of lower courts
d. inquiry in the wisdom of any pardon given by the President
303. Which is a JUDICIAL CHECK ON THE EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE

branches of the government?

a. judges the constitutionality of executive orders
b. determines the term of a member of the house of representatives
c. prescribes the qualifications of the President
d. prescribes the qualifications of a Senator
304. In which instance is the INDEPENDENCE OF THE JUDICIARY shown?

a. the Supreme Court is beyond criticism
b. The Supreme Court is given authority to appoint all officials and
employees of the judiciary
c. the qualifications of the justices of the Supreme Court can be changed by
Congress
d. The salaries of the members of the Supreme Court and of the lower courts
can be decreased during their continuance in office.
305. Does CONGRESS have the sole power to declare the existence of war?
a. Yes
b. Yes, provided the President approves of it
c. No, the House of Representatives has also the power provided vote is
unanimous
d. No, the senate has also the power on condition that no Senator objects
306. To foster PATRIOTISM AND NATIONALISM accelerate social progress

and promote total human liberation the State shall give priority to
a. education, science and technology
b. health services
c. balanced and healthful ecology
d. role of youth in nation building
307. Which is the FOURTH LARGEST ISLAND in the Philippines, often visited
by typhoons and with a very rugged interior?
a. Negros c. Samar
b. Bohol d. Leyte
308. Far from the central government, which is the ONLY REGION that HAS
OWN GOVERNMENTas decided by its people?
a. CAR c. SOCCSKSARGEN
b. NCR d. ARMM
309. How has the FRAGMENTED NATURE OF THE TOPOGRAPHY of the

Philippines affected the nation’s progress?
a. No pattern in the state of economic progress can be drawn
b. The state of the nation’s economic progress is more or less the same
across regions
c. The state of economic progress differs across regions
d. Regions in the northern part of the country are more economically
progressive than those in the southern part.
310. Which region is in between the CORDILLERA and SIERRA MADRE

mountain ranges that is dominantly AGRI-BASED?
a. Ilocos Region c. Cordillera Administration Region
b. Cagayan Valley d. Batanes Islands
311. The Philippines is in the PACIFIC PLATE. As a consequence, it is prone

to ________
a. flood c. typhoons
b. volcanic eruptions d. earthquakes

312. In its mountains you MINE GOLD. It also supplies most part of Luzon,
with FRESH FLOWERS AND VEGETABLES because of its climate. Which
province is this?
a. Apayao c. Mt. Province
b. Benguet d. Ifugao
313. In which region does the BIG PROCESSION OF THE LIFE-SIZED

STATUE OF THE BLACK NAZARENE who is carried by barefooted men, take
place every 9th of January and every Good Friday?
a. Cebu c. Bicol
b. NCR d. Bohol
314.Cebu is to Sinulog as ______ is to DINAGYANG

a. Panay c. Laguna
b. Iloilo d. Bohol
315. Where do devotees to Sto. Nino flock in January for its “ATI-ATIHAN”?
a. Aklan c. Tagbilaran
b. Tacloban d. Cebu
316. Complete this analogy: Nile River: World-______:Philippines

a. Amburayan River c. Cagayan River
b. Rio Grande of Mindanao d. Agusan River
317. Which place in CALABARZON was named “SPECIAL SCIENCE and

NATURE CITY” of the Philippines?
a. Los Banos c. Pagsanjan
b. Tagaytay d. Kawit
318. What is the BUKIDNON PLATEAU known for?

a. Strawberry plantation c. orchidarium
b. banana plantation d. pineapple plantation
319. Why is WALIN-WALING considered the “QUEEN OF PHILIPPINES

ORCHIDS”?
a. it blooms rarely and when it blooms, it lasts
b. it is the most colorful orchid
c. it is the most fragrant orchid
d. it is the rarest and most expensive orchid
320.Which one serves as the RICE GRANARY in NORTHEAST Philippines?

a. Cagayan Valley c. Cordillera Admin Region
b. Nueva Ecija d. Ilocos Region
321. Which CORRECTLY describes the Philippines?

I. the topography of the Philippines is not monotonous in the sense that it is
rugged
II. The coastline is long and rugged
III. The word “variety” applies to its flora and fauna
IV. Its climate is warm but some elevated parts of the country are cool
a. I, III and IV c. I,II,III and IV
b. I, II and IV d. II, III and IV
322. Which region is known for its “ABEL ULES”(WOVEN BLANKETS)?

a. Central Plain c. Cagayan
b. Cordillera d. Ilocos

323. Which characteristics are common to UNDERDEVELOPED REGIONS of
the country?
I. Lack of infrastructure
II. Preserved natural resources
III. Lack of access to technologies, markets and credits
a. I,II and III c. II and III
b. I and III d. I and II
324. Which province is identified with the TREACHEROUS MOUNTAIN

TRAIL which is OCCASIONALLY DAMAGED BY LANDSLIDES during the
rainy season consequently interrupting the delivery of FRESH VEGETABLE
supply to the lowlands including Manila?
a. Mt. Province c. Benguet
b. Kalinga d. Ifugao
325. Which province is helped developed by the advent of LOCAL AND

INTERNATIONAL TOURISTS WHO GO SURFING in SIARGAO Island?
a. Misamis Oriental c. Surigaodel Sur
b. Agusan del Sur d. Surigao del Norte
326.Which province in the CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION is

KNOWN FOR ITS RICH NATURAL RESOURCES but its development is
somehow hampered by several factors including TRIBAL WARS?
a. Mt. Province c. Kalinga
b. Abra d. Apayao
327. What makes CENTRAL PLAIN, the RICE GRANARY OF THE

COUNTRY?
a. Rio Grande de Pampanga and Agno Grande
b. Agno Grande
c. Pantangan Dam
d. Rio Grande de Pampanga
328. AS PRESERVED IN BISAYAN TRADITION, which ISLAND WAS

BOUGHT BY TEN MALAY DATUS FROM BORNEO who left Borneo with
their families due to discontentment under the TYRANNICAL RULE OF
SULTAN MAKATUNAW?
a. Panay c. Cebu
b. Masbate d. Bohol
329. Which was REJECTED BY THE FILIPINOS under the Spanish rule?
a. introduction of democratic ways and liberal ideas
b. free and compulsory instruction through the public school system
c. taxation without representation
d. abolition of the tobacco monopoly
330.Corazon Aquino is to Freedom Constitution as FERDINAND MARCOS is

to _____________
a. Subservience to America c. Ties with Asian Nations
b. New Society d. Filipino First Policy
331. In whose term the celebration date of PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE

DAY CHANGED FROM JULY 4 TO JUNE 12?
a. Diosdado Macapagal c. Carlos P. Garcia
b. Ferdinand Marcos d. ElpidioQuirino
332. Complete this analogy:

Manuel Roxas : Loyalty to America
Carlos P. Romulo: ________________
a. New Society c. Freedom Constitution
b. Filipino First Policy d.Establishing ties w/ Asian
333. Who was the FIRST EDITOR OF “LA SOLIDARIDAD”?

a. Graciano Lopez Jaena c. Antonio Luna
b. Jose Rizal d. Marcelo H. del Pilar
334. In which ORDER did the following OCCUPY THE PHILIPPINES?

a. Spaniards, Americans, Japanese, British
b. Spaniards, Americans, British, Japanese
c. British, Spaniards, Americans, Japanese
d. Spaniards, British, Americans, Japanese
335. Which of the following events in recent Philippine history was the
LATEST?
a. Declaration of Martial Law by presidential proclamation
b. Ratification of Visiting Forces Agreement
c. Termination of RP-US Military Bases Agreement
d. End of martial rule through EDSA people power revolution
336. Through whose effort was GEN. AGUINALDO GIVEN SUFFICIENT

TIME TOESCAPE FROM PURSUIT OF THE AMERICAN ARMY?
a. Juan Luna c. Marcelo del Pilar
b. Antonio Luna d. Gregorio del Pilar
337. Who was the liberator who engage himself to Filipinos with the fulfillment
of his famous words, “I SHALL RETURN”?
a. President Roosevelt c. President Quezon
b. General MacArthur d. General Yamashita
338. Who was the revolutionary leader who CONTINUED TO STRUGGLE

EVEN AFTER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AMERICAN RULE and established
the “ REPUBLIKA NG KATAGALUGAN”?
a. Simeon Ola c. ArtemioRicarte
b. Macario Sakay d. Miguel Malvar
339. The NEGRITOS OR AETAS are known to be the earliest inhabitants of

our islands. After them, WHO CAME FIRST AS PERMANENT SETTLERS?
a. The Malays c. The Chinese
b. The Indonesians d. The Spaniards
340. In which SEQUENCE did the ff. EVENTS occur? EsPhilConJap

I. Establishment of the First Philippine Republic
II. Control of the Philippines was transferred to the U.S. by virtue of the Treaty
of Paris
III. Philippine revolution against Spain
IV. Japanese occupation of the Philippine Islands
a. I, III,II and IV c. III,I,IV and II
b. II,I,IV and III d. II,I, III and IV
341. Which is a VISIBLE HISPANIC LEGACY?

a. Love for fast food
b. Love for basketball
c. Prevalence of noodles
d. Prevalence of Spanish surnames among Filipinos

342. Who among the Presidents of the Philippines was known for his LOVE
FOR THE “LITTLE MAN” and OPENED MALACANANG PALACE TO ALL
a. Ferdinand Marcos c. Ramon Magsaysay-RAMAG
b. Carlos P. Garcia d. ElpidioQuirino
343. If PRO-AMERICAN SENTIMENT SERVES AS REFERENCE, who will

pair with CAYETANO ARELLANO?
a. Carlos P. Garcia c. Claro M. Recto
b. Pardo de Tavera -PATA d. Leon Ma. Guerrero Jr.
344. Which statement is CORRECT?

a. Gov. Howard Taft was the last governor of the civil government in 1901
b. Gen.Douglas MacArthur was the first governor of the civil government in
1901
c. Gov. Howard Taft was the predecessor of Gen.D.McArthur
d. Gen.Douglas MacArthur was the predecessor of Gov.Howard Taft
345.If the ff. events are arranged according to occurrence, which should come
LAST?
a. arrest of opposition leaders like Benigno Aquino Jr
b. suspension of the writ of habeas corpus
c. declaration of martial law
d. bomb explosion during the proclamation rally of the senatorial state of the
Liberal Party at Plaza Miranda
346. Why is the Philippines described to have the LARGEST DIASPORA

NETWORK IN THE WORLD?
a. OFWs dollar remittances prop the nation’s economy
b. a number of Filipinas marry foreigners
c. Its insular nature makes its people live
347.The FIRST EUROPEANS who arrived in the Philippine history?

a. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi c. Marco Polo
b. Roy Villalobos d. Ferdinand Magellan
348.What message did Rizal want to put across in these words? “THERE
ARE NO TYRANTS WHERE THERE ARE NO SLAVES”
a. tyrants and slaves exist side by side
b. the Filipinos could be free only if the Spaniards would set them free
c. if there are no tyrants , then there will be no more slaves
d. freedom from Spain was in the hands of the Filipino
349. If you accept the ownership of productive lands which is LIMITED ONLY
TO A FEW RICH FILIPINOS as contributing factor to the ECONOMIC
STAGNATION of the Philippines, you will appreciate which literary work of
Rizal?
a. To theYoung Women of Malolos
b. The Philippine a Century Hence
c. Sobre la Indolencia de los Filipinos-SOLAINDEFIL
d. To the Filipino Youth
350. Which statement is TRUE of Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere?

a. it was a direct attack on the Spanish authorities
b. it is a socio-historical novel
c. it is fiction

d. it was openly read by Filipinos and Spaniards alike
351. What did RIZAL BELIEVE IN?

a. the futility of fighting against Spain
b. Compromising need for reforms for the sake of peace
c. bloody revolution as the only means of liberation from Spain
d. Necessity for reform
352. In his novel El Filibusterismo, why did he make the REVOLUTION FAIL?
Because he _______.
a. wanted to cushion the impact of his novel on the Spaniards
b. conceived of it only as a peaceful revolution
c. was afraid he might incite rebellion
d. wanted to instill in the Filipino minds their unpreparedness for an
armed revolution
353. In which poem did Rizal INSPIRE EVERY FILIPINO to OFFER ONE’S
LIFE FOR ONE’S COUNTRY?
a. MiRetiro
b. A la Juventud Filipina
c. Las Flores del Heidelberg
d. Mi Ultimo Adios
354. With a Filipino NATIONALISM IN MIND, who does NOT belong to the
group?
a. Jose P. Laurel c. Carlos P. Garcia
b. Manuel Roxas d. Claro M. Recto
355. Who was the KATIPUNERO THROUGH WHOM THE KATIPUNAN WAS
DISCOVERED BY FR. MARIANO GIL?
a. ApolinarioDela Cruz c. Teodoro Patino
b. Jose del Rosario d. Daniel Tirona
356. In what aspect/s were Rizal and Bonifacio a CONTRAST?

I. Aspiration for their fellow Filipinos
II. Manner of liberating the Filipinos from Spanish oppression
III. Educational background
a. II and III c. III only
b. I,II, and III d. II only
357. Even though women of Katipunan were exempted from the pact, who
PARTICIPATED IN THE BLOOD COMPACT and FOUGHT FEARLESSLY IN
TWELVE BLOODY BATTLES of the revolution in Bataan including the Battle
of Biak naBato?
a. Agueda Esteban c. Trinidad Tecson
b. Teresa Magbanua d. Gregoria de Jesus
358. What are the FARMER-BENEFICIARY OBLIGATIONS as owner of the

land?MAKE,PAY,PAY
I. Divide it among his heirs
II. Make the land productive
III. Pay his yearly amortization on the land
IV. Pay taxes and other government fees required of an owner of the land
a. II,III and IV c. I,II and III
b. I,III and IV d. II and III
359. Read these observations regarding FARMER BENEFICIARIES of the

agrarian reform program Subsistence farmers could not meet the capacity-to-

pay criteria of lending institutions. Those who did, defaulted on their
payments. Corporate farms displaced tenants while high-yielding varieties of
crops failed to increase productivity because of higher costs. SOME
FARMERS WENT TO THE EXTENT OF SELLING THEIR CERTIFICATES
OF LAND TRANSFER…
What CONCLUSION can be drawn from these observation?

a. The rich and the landed find it difficult to part with their land
b. The farmers need not be given a piece of land. They sell it any ways
c. For the program to be effective, land distribution must go with a
scheme of financial assistance
d. The agrarian reform program cannot improve the life of farmers
360. Is CAPITAL build-up a requirement for membership in a cooperative?

a. No, if you are salaried professional
b. Yes
c. No
d. Yes, if you NOT a salaried professional
361. On which assumption is the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program

(CARP) anchored?
a. In a democracy, the rich become richer and the poor become poorer
b. Filipinos’ independence on landlords is a cultural fact
c. men always work harder when they work on that which is their own
d. land as a natural resource should not be owned privately
362. In a cooperative, what is the MAXIMUM term of a BOARD OF

DIRECTOR?
a. Three consecutive terms
b. one term only
c. two terms but not consecutive
d. two consecutive terms
363. One of the HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 8TH SONA was a call for the
extension of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law. Which are perceived
to be blocks in the successful implementation of the CARL?
I. Failure of government to provide the infrastructure and farm support
services
II. Over dependence of tenants on government funds
III. CARL was drawn up by lawmakers who mostly belonged to the landed
class and made one in their favor
a. I, II and III c. I and II
b. I and III d. II and III
364. Which aim is COMMON to COOPERATIVES AND AGRARIAN REFORM

program?
a. to empower people to help themselves
b. to give them an opportunity to test their ideas
c. to teach people the way to riches
d. to bring people together to discuss matters that affect them
365. For the organization and registration of a cooperative, what is the

required MINIMUM NUMBER OF PERSONS?
a. 25 c. 30
b.15 d. 20

366. The Philippines has a favorable BALANCE OF TRADE when
__________
a. its merchandise imports exceeds its merchandise exports
b. its merchandise exports exceeds its merchandise imports
c. it has huge reserve of gold
d. its merchandise imports equal its merchandise exports
367. A COUNTRY DOES NOT NEED TO SPECIALIZE IN EVERYTHING.

She needs to concentrate on that thing which she is good at. This thought is in
line with the economic principle of ____________
a. profit and loss c. supply and demand
b. opportunity and cost d. comparative advantage
368.Which policy does the government observed when IT PUMPS EXCESS

RESERVES INTO THE BANKING SYSTEM? ____policy
a. expasionary monetary
b. fiscal
c. contractionary monetary
d.monetary
369. When economic system is based on FREE ENTERPISE?

a. mixed economies c. capitalism
b. communism d. globalism
370. Which of the ff. is a DISADVANTAGE of organizing a BUSINESS

PARTNERSHIP?
a. if one partner dies, the remaining partner/s is responsible for
continuing the business
b. taxes are higher than on proprietorships
c. each partner is responsible for business actions taken by the other partners
d. it is easier to raise investment capital when the business is a proprietorship
371. Complete this analogy:

Maximum price : Price ceiling
Minimum price : ____________
a. consumer price c. price tax
b. price floor d. trade floor
372. Which phrase in economics embraces the ff. NATURAL RESOURCES,

CAPITAL, LABOR FORCE AND TECHNOLOGY?
a. assets c. liabilities
b. goods d. productive resources
373. What is GNP in economics?

a. General National Product, a way to detect a country’s economic growth
b. Gross National Product, a way to determine a country’s productivity
c. General National Product, a way to detect a country’s productivity
d. Gross National Product, a way to determine a country’s economic
growth rate
374.With SOCIAL INTERACTION IN MIND, which does NOT belong to the

group?
a. conflict c. competition

b. accommodation d. projection
375.The JAPANESE MOTHER COMMUNICATEWITH HER CHILD

PHYSICALLY rather than VERBALLY; THE FILIPINO MOTHER NURTURES
HER CHILD BY PLAYING WITH HER CHILD AND FEEDING HER ON
DEMAND. What do the CHILD- REARING PRACTICES point to? Cultural
__________
a. relativity c. valuing process
b. integration d. diversity
376. Which is referred to when we claim that there is NO SINGLE

UNIVERSAL STANDARD to be used to judge any culture?
a. cultural universalism c. cultural diversity
b. cultural relativism d. ethnocentrism
377. Which words goes with GEMEINSCHAFT?-----community (shared

experiences)
I. Intimate
II. Secondary
III. Personal
a. I and II c. I and III
b. I only d. III only
378. Risking his life, a FILIPINO BOY DIVES INTO A POOL of water to save a
drowning boy. Which trait does he demonstrate?
a. Bahalana c. flexibility
b. Bahalana with pagmalasakit d.family-orientedness
379. “NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW”, says Principal. She imposes the
penalty to all children deserving of penalty but exempts the son of her
COMARE from the same penalty that he equally deserves. What Filipino trait
is shown?
a. Utang na Loob c. lack of discipline
b. Extreme personalism d. colonial mentality
380. A foreigner once remarked: “I ENVY FILIPINOS. THEY CAN SLEEP

ANYWHERE”. What Filipino trait is being praised?
a. Faith in God c. Joy and humor
b. Adaptability d. Creativity
381.Which is the ULTIMATE AIM of the Constitutional mandate on SOCIAL

JUSTICE?
a. to reduce the gap between the rich and poor
b. to eradicate poverty
c. to attain social equality
d. to conscienticize the rich to share their wealth with the poor
382. “ TRABAHO LANG WALANG PERSONALAN” is a reminder for every

Filipino to counteract his _______
a. lack of discipline
b. extreme personalism
c. tendency to be lazy
d. tendency to overwork
383. Read this anecdote then answer the question: “ON A SHORE, AN
AMERICAN TOURIST SAW FISH BASKET OF CRABS OPEN THAT
BELONGED TO THE FILIPINO FISHERMAN AND SAID: “HEY, YOUR
BASKET IS OPEN. BEFORE YOU KNOW IT, YOUR CRABS ARE GONE. “

THE FILIPINO FISHERMAN ANSWERED: “YOU FORGOT THAT THEY ARE
FILIPINO CRABS, SIR” . What Filipino trait does the Anecdote Insinuate?
a. the tendency to regard a foreigner as someone who is superior
b. the tendency to work under the sun all day
c. the tendency to pull down one who has gained some status or
prestige
d. the tendency to be careless and carefree
384. “ SIR , AGKAKADUA TAYO” said a group in an audience of teachers

whom Sir Allan is address. To which Filipino trait does the group’s comment
insinuate?
a. family orientation c. religionalistic orientation
b. adaptability d. passivity
385. Which can work against MERITOCRACY?

I. Nepotism
II. Padrino System
III. Accountability
a. I, II and III c. II and III
386. Santos-Cuyugan wrote “ The Filipino in the 1960’s has developed

REVERSE ETHNOCENTRISM”. Which one proves this?
a. the Filipino hates things foreign
b. in line with the bilingual policy. The Filipino prefers to speak in Filipino
c. The true, the good and the beautiful to the Filipino is what looks Caucasian.
d. Street names and military training commands are in the vernacular
387. Which is a proof that Philippine Laws have given WOMEN EQUALITY
WITH MEN in terms of rights?
a. the husband’s prerogative to choose the family residence in now a joint
decision with her husband in consultation with their children
b. the wife’s prerogative to choose the family residence in now a joint decision
with her husband in consultation with their children
c. the husband’s prerogative to choose the family residence is now a
matter for both husband and wife to decide
d. the husband’s prerogative to choose the family residence is now transferred
to the wife.
388. Which problem is created when FILIPINAS ARE LEGALLY OR

ILLEGALLY SENT TO OTHER COUNTRIES as mail order brides and end up
in prostitution houses?
a. Piracy c. human trafficking
b. Terrorism d. white slavery
389. Which can work against MERITOCRACY?

I. Nepotism
II. Padrino System
III. Accountability
a. I, II and III c. II and III
390. In which type ofBIOME are Southeast Asia, most of South AMERICA
AND AFRICA situated?
a. Deciduous forest---DEFO c. Savannah
b. Taiga d. Tropical rain forest

391. Which is the COLDEST CONTINENT?
a. Asia, its northern part c. America
b. Europe d. Antartica
392. Cagayan River is to the Philippines as ______ is to the UNITED

STATES.
a. Mississipi River c. Amazon River
b. Williamite River d. Colorado River
393. What are the EFFECTS OF THE SEAS AND THE OCEANS of the
European continent on world history?
I. Europeans controlled vast majority of land in the world
II. Europeans are known to be less carnivorous
III. Traces of European culture are visible nearly everywhere in the world
a. I and II c. II and III
b. I and III d. I,II and III
394. If ANTARTICA is land of ice that reaches thickness of about two

kilometers, what CONCLUSION can you draw?
a. the oceans are full of fish
b. residents in there have already adapted to the cold environment
c. the land is full of vegetation that has adapted to the environment
d. only scientists conducting research stay in Antartica
395. Which statement on DESERTIFICATION is correct?

a. it is man-made ecological degradation
b. it is synonymous to drought
c. it is a natural hazard
d. it is caused by low rainfall climate
396. For which MAIN REASON do some cities in the U.S. have an ordinance
that PROHIBITS THE USE OF PLASTIC BAGS in shopping areas?
a. people must be taught to recycle plastic materials
b. American citizens must be taught to patronize their products
c. government must work for the convenience of the people they serve
d. plastic is non-biodegradable and adds to the problem of solid garbage
disposal
397. Which describes the ASIAN CONTINENT correctly?

a. the 4 “cradles of civilization” are all in it
b. it people has a longer life expectancy than any other continent
c. it has more land and people and a higher population density than any other
continent
d. it has two pronounced seasons, the dry and wet seasons
398. if you want to see the impact of the MAJOR RELIGIONS OF THE
WORLD in people’s way of life, in which continent must you travel?
a. Asia c. North America
b. Australia d. Europe
399. With which are the KHMER ROUGE, POL POT, AND THE KILLING
FIELDS associated?
a. Vietnam War
b. Liberation of the Philippines
c. Cambodian Genocide
d. France

400. Which was an equivalent of the PHILIPPINE ENCOMIENDA SYSTEM
during the medieval period?
a. Caste System c. Slave-master
b. Feudalism d. Christian-Jew relationship
401. Why is this present era in the world named as INFORMATION AGE?
a. emphasis in schools is acquisition of information
b. information is at its height as a result of its accumulation through the
years
c. the shift in global economy is towards the manipulation of information
d. this is the period of correcting all erroneous information from the past
402. Which description applies BEFORE THE ADVENT OF THE

INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION?
a. Power-driven machinery
b. establishment of banks
c. manual manufacturing of goods
d. factory organization
403. Who was the FIRST U.S. PRESIDENT to VISIT THE PEOPLE’S
REPUBLIC OF CHINA?
a. Ford c. Kennedy
b. Nixon d. Eisenhower
404. What was the PROTEST CENTER FOR THE CHINESE STUDENTS in
their fight for reform in 1980’s?
a. Beijing University c. Tiananmen Square
b. Shanghai Wd. Hefei
405. Which statement on the ASEAN is correct?

a. its members are Philippines, Taiwan, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand
b. this is an association of five Southeast nations for nation building
c. its members are Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, and Thailand
d. This is the same as the Association of Southeast Asia
406. Does the Philippines consider itself as STAUNCH ALLY OF THE U.S.?
a. before, yes but now no more
b. yes, only after US pulled out its bases from the Philippines
c. Yes
d. No
407. With PRICE OF COMMODITY AS POINT OF REFERENCE, which does

NOT belong to the group?
a. monopoly c. anti-trust laws
b. high supply d. low demand
408. if the price of TIDE DETERGENT IS HIGHER THAN SURF, the tendency
is to buy Surf instead of Tide. This illustrates __________ effect.
a. substitution c. income
b. utilization d. inflation
409. Which does NOT go with FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM?

a. private individuals risk their own resources
b. competition is the regulator of economic activity
c. motto is laissez faire
d. the state interferes
410. What is most likely to take place in a period of ECONOMIC BOOM?

a. Total spending rises
b. Production slows down
c. cases of unemployment rise
d. consumers refrain from spending
411. What does a nation experience if the SUPPLY OF GOODS AND

SERVICES BECOMES SMALLER than the demand for them?
a. Recession c. Inflation
b. Boom d. Depression
412. Which was the FIRST HOMINID with marked expansion of the brain?
a. Homo Sapiens c. Homo Erectus
b. Homo Habilis d. Neanderthal man
413. What does an ANTHROPOLOGIST do when he studies society from an

insider’s view?
a. he interprets findings from the viewpoint of the society which he
studies
b. he uses other’s worldview to interpret findings
c. he analyzes his findings against his own worldview
d. he asks an insider to interpret research findings
414. Which are characteristics of humans which other primates do NOT have?
I. use language
II. use fire
III. manufacture and decoration of objects
a. I and III c. I,II and III
b. I and II d. II and III
415. When did MAN BEGIN TO FARM and ESTABLISH FARM VILLAGES?
a. Old Stone Age
b. Middle and New Stone Age
c. Bronze Age
d. Iron Age
416. HITLER’S MOVE to ELIMINATE THE JEWS was an act of _________

a. genocide c. suicide
b. ethnocide d. infanticide
417. When a Filipino gets HURT AND DISORIENTED with the brutal
frankness of a Western, he experiences ______________
a. culture shock c. electric shock
b. cardiogenic shock d. mental shock
418. The FILIPINO IN AMERICA ARE NOW AMERICANIZED while the

Americans who come to the PHILIPPINES GET FILIPINIZED. This process is
called ___________
a. assimilation c. integration
b. enculturation d. acculturation
419. For PEACE AND HARMONY, what did Gautama Buddha teach?
a. love your self
b. love thy self
c. hatred ceases only by love
d. do nothing and you accomplish everything

420. Alejandro Roces once said: YOU ADD ONE JAPANESE TO A FILIPINO,
AND THE RESULT IS LESS THAN ONE HALF. What Filipino trait is referred
to?
a. lack of teamwork among Filipinos
b. inability to develop friendship with foreigners
c. unforgiveness for past colonizers
d. lack of trust in foreigners
421. Is this argument in COURT valid?

“Your honor, how can the prosecution dare try to send this poor, defenseless
child to jail for the murder of his father and mother? Have a heart! The boy is
now an ORPHAN.”
a. No, this is faulty reasoning, appeal to force
b. Yes, nobody can disagree
c. No, this violates the rules of logic, an appeal to popular belief
d. No, this is a fallacy an appeal to pity
422. From whom did we learn the love for lavish FIESTAS OR
CELEBRATIONS?
a. The Americans c. the Japanese
b. The Spaniards d. the Malays
423. The TAOIST WAY to harmony in society is inaction. The ff. illustrate Lao-
tsu’s inaction EXCEPT
a. let people be themselves
b. subdue and conquer nature
c. do not interfere in the life of others
d. do nothing to disturb the course of nature
424. COCKFIGHTING as a Filipino sport is an influence of the ___________

a. Japanese c. British
b. Spaniards d. Chinese
425. To attain PEACE AND HARMONY in society, what is Confucius advice?

a. love your enemies
b. do nothing and you accomplish everything
c. do not do to others what you do not like others do to you
d. known thyself
426. IT DID NOT RAIN, THE GROUND IS NOT WET. Is this a valid
conclusion?
a. yes, because rain makes the ground wet
b. no, because if there was rain, the ground should be wet
c. yes, rain is associated with wet ground
d. no, there are other ways by which the ground can get wet other than
rain
427. What is the ONE-CHINA POLICY?

a. maintaining diplomatic relations with the Republic of China
b. Acknowledging that mainland China is the Republic of China
c. acknowledging that mainland China, Hongkong, Taiwan and Macao are
governed by the People’s Republic of China

d. acknowledging that the peoples’ Republic of China consists of Macao,
Taiwan and Hongkong
428. Which place in CHINA are said to be CRADLES OF ANCIENT

CIVILIZATION?
a. Huang Ho and Yangtze Valleys
b. Nile Valley
c. Tigris-Euphrates Valley
d. Indus Valley
429. What do the JAPANESE people believe about themselves?

a. they are a blending of the East and the West
b. they are a superior race
c. they are like the cherry blossoms every spring time
d. they are descendants of the gods and goddesses.
430. From which country do we buy CEYLON TEA?

a. India c. Bhutan
b. Maldives d. Sri Lanka
431. Which statement is TRUE of MAHATMA GANDHI? He was the Asian

nationalist who advocated ________
a. non-violence as the way to change
b. violence as the way to change
c. education as the way to progress
d. information technology as the way to progress
432. With which country is her relationship with the Philippines strained as a
result of the COUNTRY’S CLAIM OVER SATAH?
a. Borneo c. Indonesia
b. Malaysia d. Brunei
433. Which became the MAIN OBJECT OF EUROPIAN COLONIAL RIVALRY

in the 16th and 17th centuries for its spices?
a. Moluccas c. Malacca
b. Macao d. Mexico
434. Which is the statement is TRUE of MINDANAO?

a. is the second biggest island in the country
b. it is the third largest island in the country
c. it is the biggest island in the country
d. it is where the smallest deer is found
435. What is the primary GOVERNING LAW on agrarian reform at present?

a. Presidential Decree No. 27
b. Agricultural Land Reform Code
c. Agricultural Tenancy Act
d. Comprehensive Agrarian Reform law
436. Which terms refers to the PERIOD OF TRANSITION FORM the USE OF
HUMAN AND ANIMAL POWER to the USE OF MACHINE in producing and
distributing goods?
a. nuclear revolution c. industrial revolution
b. agricultural revolution d. information revolution
437. Which among the ff. are examples of MATERIAL CULTURE?

a. mores c. sentiments
b. clothing d. folkways

438. Who is the CAPITALIST THINKER who said the “ THE COMBINATION
OF SELF-INTEREST, PRIVATE PROPERTY, AND COMPETITION AMONG
SELLERS in markets will lead producers as by an “INVISIBLE HAND” to an
end that they did NOT intend, namely, the well-being of society”.
a. Thomas Malthus c. Adam Smith
b. Karl Marx d. Vladimir Lenin
439.With which group are you if you for the RIVAL OF THE CLASSICS?
a. The rationalist c. The positivists
b. The humanist d. The reformist
440.Under what form of government does the COMMONWEALTH

GOVERNMENT of the Philippines fall?
a. republican democracy in the form under the parliamentary type
b. republican democracy in form under the presidential type
c. direct democracy in form under the presidential type
d. direct democracy in form under the parliamentary type
441.Which event explains why sociologist F.LandaJocano debunked the

theory that the MALAYS were the ancestors of the early Filipinos?
a. the discovery of fossil relics in Pangasinan and Cagayan Valley
b. The formation of land bridges during the Ice Age
c. The ice melting submerging land bridges some 25,000 years ago
d. The unearthing of the human fossils of the Tabon Man
442. The Philippines is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian

Nation(ASEAN). Which are the other members?
a. Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, China
b. Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan
c. Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand (BIMST)
443.Which is the statement about CARTEL is WRONG?

a. cartels restrict available supply
b. cartels bring down the selling price of the product
c. cartels raise the selling price of their product
d. cartels have a monopoly on their product
444. Which is said to be the LARGEST PHILIPPINE BIRD?

a. The Kalaw c. The Tipol
b. The Owl d. The Katala
445. The Philippines has abundant sunshine all year round. Because of this
FILIPINO has the tendency _______.
a. to work very hard
b. plan for his life
c. to have prolonged rest from work
d. to save for tomorrow
446. Which theory states that HUMAN SOCIETY DEVELOPS GRADUALLY

FROM LOWER TO HIGHER FORMS?
a. survival of the fittest c. functionalism
b. social evolution d. biological evolution
447. Which is SOUTH ASIA’S LARGEST COUNTRY?

a. China c. India
b. Thailand d. Burma

448. WHEN YOU JUDGE BY RESULTS, regardless of your relation to the
people involved, which Filipino trait do you counteract?
a. particularism c. non-rationalism
b. personalism d. supernaturalism
449. According to Montesquieu, which continent is said to be “ THE

INTELLECTUAL CENTER OF THE WORLD”?
a. North America c. Europe
b. Australia d. Asia
450. Napoleon Rama once wrote of FILIPINOS OVERSTAYING IN TAIPEI

CHARGED AND DEPORTED. It was fellow Filipinos who kept reporting to the
Chinese police. To what Filipino trait does this behavior point?
a. Lack of unity c. heroism
b. Apathy d. pride
451. Which is the statement about Rizal is FALSE?

a. In Spain, Rizal’s anti-clericalism increased
b. his advice of no gambling to his countrymen in Spain fell on deaf ears
c. writing to his brother Paciano, Rizal dared to criticize his mother’s
religious devotions
d. despite his increasing anti-clericalism in Spain, he sticked to the external
practices of his childhood faith.
452. FOUR MAIN ELEMENTS make it possible for a nation’s economy to

grow. They are natural resources, capital, labor force and __________.
a. technology
b. productive resources
c. gross domestic product
d. gross national product
453. Who said “ THERE ARE NO TYRANTS WHERE THERE ARE NO

SLAVES”?
a. Jose Rizal c. Andres Bonifacio
b. ApolinarioMabini d. Marcelo del Pilar
454. What powers were common to the DATU of the pre-Spaniards period
and the GOVERNOR-GENERAL of the Spanish colonial era?
a. executive, judicial, military
b. executive, legislative, military
c. executive, legislative, judicial
d. executive, legislative
455. Under whose leadership was PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE proclaimed

on June 12, 1898?
a. Andres Bonifacio c. Jose Rizal
b. Emilio Jacinto d. Emilio Aguinaldo
456.Which refers to the POWER OF THE COURTS to INTERPRET THE

CONSTITUTION AND TO DECLARE ANY LEGISLATIVE OR EXECUTIVE
ACT INVALID because it is in conflict with the fundamental law?
a. power of judicial review
b. rule-making power
c. power of administrative supervision
d. quasi-judicial power

457. The 1987 Constitution created a body with the power to CONFIRM
MAJOR APPOINTMENTS of the President. What is this body called?
a. Commission on Appointment
b. Blue Ribbon Committee
c. Civil Service Commission
d. Electoral Tribunal
458. The FAMILY INTO WHICH ONE IS BORN is called the ____
a. family orientation c. nuclear family
b. family of procreation d. extended family
459. In classical Athens, who emphasized the individual’s attainment of

EXCELLENCE THROUGH RHETORIC, GRAMMAR, MUSIC AND
MATHEMATICS?
a. Plato c. The Sophists
b. Socrates d. Aristotle
460. Which statement on FILIPINO REVOLTS against Spain is CORRECT?

a. No revolt was suppressed by the Spaniards
b. some revolts were cause by personal reasons
c. there was only one reason for the revolts, that of oppressive taxation
d. the Spaniards without assistance from the natives quelled these revolts
461. Which one does NOT happen during a recession or a depression?

a. production slows down
b. total spending drops
c. people lose their jobs
d. business rake bigger profits
462. Which Philippine forest resource is known as the “ REPUBLIC TREE”?

a. Narra c. Ipil-ipil
b. Mahogany d. Yakal
463. Which does NOT held true to Philippine society in Rizal’s time?
a. The nation was drafted for manual labor
b. elite class exploited the masses
c. the indios earned the respect of the Spaniards
d. Spaniards exacted all forms of taxes and tributes
464. In what way does the executive of the nation have a LEGISLATIVE
POWER?
a. global solidarity c. cultural relativism
b. ethical relativism d. acculturation
465. SOCIAL JUSTICE, the centerpiece of the 1986 Constitution, demands

the reduction of the widening gap between the rich and the poor. This effort
leads to the building of ________.
a. a modern society c. a classless society
b. an egalitarian society d. a society of equals
466. In what way does the executive of the nation have a LEGISLATIVE
POWER?
a. enforces the laws
b. exercises general provision over all municipal, provincial, and city
governments
c. approves or vetoes the bill passed by Congress

d. prepares annual budget of government
467. Which river is claimed to be a commercially important ARTERY

FLOWING THROUGH MANILA?
a. Apalit River c. Agno River
b. Pasig River d. Marikina River
468. What was Pres. Magsaysay’s “LIBERTY WELLS” campaign?

a. the provision of wells to localities with local government counter part
b. the provision of uncontaminated water supply for a thousand localities
through private initiative
c. the provision of wells for schools free of charge
d. the provision of wells in schools with the assistance of parents
469. Which term refers to LIFE ZONES- all plants, animals, other organisms,
and the physical environment in a particular area?
a. Tundras c. Biomes
b. Savannas d. Ecosystems
470. What is CULTURALLY AND POLITICALLY FRAGMENTED REGION

shaped by the collisions of stronger aggressive external powers?
a. Southeast Asia c. Shatterbelt
b. Spratlys d. Buffer Zone
471. Which ERA IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY is characterized by a system of

POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC LIBERALISM?
a. Japanese c. Spanish
b. American d. Pre-Spanish
472. On what ground was the election of ANDRES BONIFACIO AS

DIRECTOR OF THE INTERIOR protested?
a. Age c. Civil Status
b. Lack of qualification d. Residence
473. HOMO ERECTUS developed from the _________.

a. Homo habilis c. Homo
b. Homo Sapiens d. Austrolopithecine
474. Which of the ff. EVENTS WAS FIRST TO OCCUR?

a. the execution of Rizal at Bagumbayan
b. the Cry of Balintawak
c. the trial and execution of Bonifacio
d. the proclamation of Philippine Independence at Kawit, Cavite
475. Which term refers to the REDUCTION OF THE SENTENCE imposed to

a lesser punishment?
a. Commutation c. Suspension
b. Pardon d. Reprieve
476. “ THERE ARE NO TYRANTS WHERE THERE ARE NO SLAVES”, said

Rizal during the Spanish period. What MESSAGES did Rizal want to put
across?
a. The Filipinos needed to reform themselves
b. there will always be tyrants
c. the slaves preferred slavery to freedom
d. there will be slaves
477. Which of the ff. taxes is imposed by LOCAL GOVERNMENTS?

a. real property tax c. documentary stamp tax
b. service cooperative d. Income tax
478. Most of the parents in your school are FARMERS. For agricultural
supplies they are provided by a cooperative which SELLS THEIR FARM
PRODUCE AT THE SAME TIME. Of which type of a cooperative are they
members?
a. marketing cooperative c.multi-purpose cooperative
b. service cooperative d. producers cooperative
479. The TIME ORIENTATION of the Filipino is ________ rather than

mathematical.
a. situational c. psychological
b. personal d. natural
480. In World War I, which was NOT among the Central Powers?
a. Italy c. Germany
b. Austria d. Hungary
481. The state is likened to a HUMAN BODY which consist of three important
parts: the head, seat of reason and wisdom; the chest, seat of the will and
courage; and abdomen, seat of appetite and temperance. Just as the human
body is healthy when its three parts function in harmony, so will a state be
good if all its members function in accordance with the three components.- the
rulers, auxillaries and workers. Whose teaching was this?
a. Jesus Christ c. Plato
b. Socrates d. Aristotle
482. Which assumption underlines the COMPREHENSIVE AGRARIAN

REFORM PROGRAM?
a. land ownership stimulates investments and greater productivity
b. land as a natural resource should not be owned privately
c. there are many idle lands in the country
d. share tenancy contributes to high morale of farmers more than lease
tenancy
483. The ff. describe membership in a cooperative EXCEPT________.

a. open c. inclusive
b. exclusive d. voluntary
484. With which group of foreigners did our ancestors TRADE EXTENSIVELY
BEFORE THE COMING OF MAGELLAN?
a. The Spaniards c. The Mexicans
b. The Negritos d. The Chinese
485. Which REFORM was introduced in the 1987 Constitution?

a. the establishment of a parliamentary form of government
b. the extension of the term of Senators to three
c. the issuance of search warrants also by responsible officers as may be
authorized by law
d. the recognition of the right of government employees to form
associations, unions or societies for purposes contrary to law
486. Which describes the phenomenon of “ HURRIED CHILDREN”?

a. retaining kids in kindergarten who are not ready to advance to first grade
b. raising the age for enrolling in kindergarten

c. too much pressure of excel at an early age
d. enrolling children at Day Care Centers
487. Though the GALLEON TRADE (1565-1815) the Philippines extended

historical contracts with ______
a. Portugal c. Mexico
b. India d. China
488. Which island was the scene of the FIRST LANDING OF US TROOPS
when they recaptured the Philippines from the Japanese?
a. Cebu c. Leyte
b. Samar d. Mindoro
489. Social Justice is a mandate imposed by the 1987 Constitution. Which

measure does NOT promote it?
a. equitable distribution of wealth and political power
b. development of a sense of dependency on dole outs of individual citizens
c. creation of economic opportunities for all citizens
d. elimination of cultural inequalities
490. Which is the LONGEST FLOWING RIVER in the Philippines?

a. Rio Grande de Bulacan
b. Rio Grande de Nueva Ecija
c. Rio Grande de Pampanga
d. Cagayan River
491. Which is the ROYAL AUDENCIA in our time?

a. Supreme Court c. Court of Appeals
b. Sandigan Bayan d. Regional Trial Court
492. Which are the basic principles that underlines the NEW
CONSTITUTION?
I. Sovereignty of the people
II.Recognition of the aid of the Almighty God
III. Union of Church and State
a. II,III c. I,III
b. III d. I,II
493. The “PRESIDENT” during the pre-Spanish period is

a. Gobernadorcillo c. Datu
b. Alcalde d. Barangay Captain
494. Who ORDAINED AND PROMULGATED THE 1986 CONSTITUTION as

gleaned from the Preamble?
a. The Almighty God
b. The Constitutional Convention delegates
c. The Sovereign Filipino People
d. The Philippine Government
495.Which statement WRONGLY tells something about the history of Korea?

a. after Japan’s defeat in World War II Soviet troops occupied Northern Korea
while U.S. military occupied the South
b. In 1948 two separate governments were found
c. China annexed Korea for many centuries
d. After several border clashes, North Korea invaded South Korea in 1950
496. Other than Cordillerans, which group said to HAVE NOT BEEN
SUBJUGATED BY THE SPANIARDS.

a. The Tagalogs c. The Ilocanos
b. The Visayans d. The Muslims
497. If Soliman heroically fought to death the Spaniards in Manila, who readily
welcomed the Spanish conquerors because HE THOUGHT IT WAS FUTILE
TO RESIST A SUPERIOR FOE?
a. King Tupas c. DatuPuti
b. DatuSumakwel d. Lakandula
498.What happens to the PESO when there is INFLATION?

I. The purchasing power of the peso decreases
II. The purchasing power of the peso increases
III. The peso get devalued
a. I, II c. III
b. II d. I
499. Which types of resolution is RATIFIED IN THE SAME MANNER AS A

BILL?
a. Simple c. Joint and Simple
b. Concurrent d. Joint
500. When compared with other countries in size in the PHILIPPINES is

smaller than _____
a. Indonesia c. South Korea
b.Vietnam d. Thailand
501. The COLLAPSE OF THE WORLD ECONOMY in the 1930’s is referred

to as ________
a. The Cold War c. Black Death
b. Great Depression d. Bubonic Plaque
502. Where was the FIRST FILIPINO REPUBLIC inaugurated?

a. Kawit c. Malolos
b. Biak na Bato d. Tejeros
503. Who was ALL TOGETHER THE LAWMAKER, chief executive and judge
of pre-Hispanic barangays?
a. Datu c. Teniente de barrio
b. Bathala d. Maharlika
504. a NEW INVENTION REPLACES MANY WORKERS. It takes time for

these workers to learn new skills and find other jobs. This referred to as
a. cultural deprivation c. cultural revolution
b. cultural lag d. diffusion
505. The DATU is for the pre-Spanish as ______ is for the Spanish period.
a. King c. Queen
b. Royal Audiencia d. Governor-General
506. Which constitute a QUORUM IN EACH HOUSE OF CONGRESS?

a. one-third of the members of each house
b. two-thirds of the members of each house
c. a majority of each house
d. three-fourths of the members of each house
507. Because of its natural resources, the PHILIPPINES is basically an

__________ country.
a. agricultural c. industrial

b. commercial d. mining
508. Which type of family is claimed to tend to encourage the development of

OVERDEPENDENCE ON OTHER?
a. consanguinial c. conjugal
b. nuclear d. extended
509. He had the MEN OF MACABEBE who stood up against the whole
Spanish army with their bolos and spears against the long riffles of Spain. He
was a admired by the Americans to be real man. He DIED IN THE WATER AT
BANKUSAY. Who is he?
a. Rajah Sikatuna c. Lapu-Lapu
b. Rajah Humabon d. Rajah Soliman
510. The principle of CHECKS AND BALANCES is intended to maintain

balance among executive, legislative and judicial departments of the
government. Which one is a CHECK ON THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
BY THE JUDICIARY?
a. determining the salaries of the President and Vice President
b. declaring a legislative measure unconstitutional
c. declaring an act of the president unconstitutional
d. impeaching the President
511. The function by which schools HELP CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE

EFFECTIVELY IN LARGER SOCIETY is called
a. Socialization c. enculturation
b. education d. acculturation
512. Which work of Rizal is said to be AN ANGRY MAN’S PERSONAL

DEBATE ON WEATHER OR NOT A VIOLENT REVOLUTION would solve the
Philippine crisis through the Spanish period?
a. Junto Al Pasig
b. El Consejo de los Dioses
c. El Filibusterismo
d. Noli Me Tangere
513. PRO-POOR PROGRAMS of the Philippines government are meant to

a. eliminate poverty
b. reduce the disparity between the rich and the poor
c. make everyone equal
d. make everyone live in a affluence
514. After World War II, which country was OCCUPIED AND ADMINISTERED
BY THE UNITED STATES with the emperor assuming a primarily symbolic
role as the head of the monarchial state?
a. Thailand c. Korea
b. Cambodia d. Japan
515. The ff. are cooperative principles EXCEPT_______

a. democratic control
b. unlimited interest on capital
c. cooperative education
d. open and voluntary membership
516. Which does NOT belong to Region XI?

a. South Cotabato c. Agusandel Sur
b. Davao City d. Surigao del Sur

517. Some police officers WIRETAPPED some phones without lawful order of
the court or for a cause prescribed by law. What constitutional right may have
been VIOLATED?
a. right against illegal search
b. right to privacy of communication
c. right to due process of law
d. freedom of speech
518. The CHINESE MINORITY GROUP in the Philippines ADOPTS THE

LANGUAGE, HISTORY AND MANNERS of man stream Filipino culture as its
own.
a. Acculturation c. amalgation
b. Alienation d. accommodation
519. SIQUIJOR was formerly a sub-province of

a. Eastern Samar
b. Guimaras
c. Negros Oriental
d. Negros Occidental
520. The SPANIARDS organized the many independent barangays under one
government so that they could impose their rule much more easily. For the
Filipinos, this OPENED THE OPPORTUNITY TO
a. enjoy freedom under the Spaniards
b. participate in running the government
c. be united in thoughts and feelings as one nation
d. become partners toward progress with the Spaniards
521. In which instances are the exemptions of certain entitles and properties
from taxation CORRECTLY applied?
a. a property leased by the owner to another who uses it exclusively for
charitable purpose is exempt from property tax
b. a property owner uses his income for religious or charitable purpose and so
is exempt from income tax
c. the owner of a property leased to another exclusively for charitable purpose
is exempt from income tax
d. A and B
522. Which is NOT a principle of cooperatives?

a. exclusive membership c. democratic control
b. cooperative education d. limited income on capital
523. Which is given the SOLE POWER TO DECLARE EXISTENCE OF A

STATE OF WAR?
a. Senate c. House of Representative
b. congress d. The President
524. “WE ARE A SOCIETY OF LAWYERS BUT NOT OF LAW” claims one
author. Which Filipino trait is referred to?
a. Small-group centeredness c. extreme personalism
b. colonial mentality d. utangnaloob
525. Which is the LEADING MINERAL EXPORT in the Philippines?

a. Chromite c. Copper
b.Iron d. Coal

526. a UN report states “WE COULD PREVENT DESERTICATION WHICH
COSTS 5.6 BILLION DOLLARS, AN AMOUNT THAT THE WORLD SPENDS
ON ARMAMENTS IN 2 DAYS”. What does this imply?
a. armaments are less expensive than desertification
b. desertification is more expensive than armaments used in 2 days
c. if the world disarmed, we could prevent desertification
d. armaments help a nation develop into a world power.
527. Which islands in the Pacific did SPAIN CLAIM TO BE HERS AND
LATER SOLD TO PORTUGAL when she needed money for her various
wars?
a. Urdaneta c. Hawaii
b. Moluccas d. Philippines
528.Where did the Spaniards establish their FIRST PERMANENT

SETTLEMENT?
a. Cebu c. Panay
b. Vigan d. Manila
529. What percent of the EARTH’S SURFACE DO THE FOUR OCEANS AND
NUMEROUS SEAS COVER?
a. 80% c.71%
b.65% d. 75%
530. Where were the FIRST SUNDIALS built in the Philippines?

a. Tagudin, Ilocos Sur c. Naga City
b. Baler, Quezon d. Zamboanga City
531. WITH WHOM DID RIZAL DIFFER IN PERSONALITY AND OPINION?

Their differences led to the end of the propaganda movement in Spain?
a. Graciano Lopez Jaena
b. Gregorio delPilar
c. Andres Bonifacio
d. Marcelo H. del Pilar
532. In which AREA OF THE GLOBE IS THE SUN LOW in the sky with its
rays slanted?
a. North Pole c. Equator
b. Middle latitude d. South pole
533. Which assumption underlines the COMPREHENSIVE AGRARIAN

REFORM PROGRAM?
a. Filipinos dependence on landlords is a cultural fact
b. land as a natural resource is a public property
c. it is a sin to be rich and a virtue to be poor
d. men always work harder when they work on that which is their own
534. Which is TRUE to the members of the 1987 Constitutional Commission?

They were
a. elected people
b. appointed by the Commission on Appointment
c. Nominated by the people and appointed by the President
d. Appointed by the President Corazon Aquino
535. Gleaned from the 1987 Constitution, what is the NEW DEVELOPMENT
PHILOSOPHY?
a. development programs must be initiated from the top rather than from
below

b. development is not an exclusive concern of government but more
importantly of the people
c. development is an exclusive concern of government because it exist
primarily for the people
d. development programs must be initiated by the technocrats of government
536. Which is one of the successful cartels that CONTROLS THE WORLD
MARKET FOR OIL?
a. World Trade Organization
b. Organizing of Petroleum Exporting Countries
c. Association of Southeast Asian Nations
d. North Atlantic Treaty Organization
537. Father Reuter wrote: “In a survey in Asia, they discovered that the
happiest people in Asia are the Filipinos. The most miserable are the
Japanese. The Japanese have money. WE DON’T HAVE MONEY, BUT WE
HAVE A SMILE, THE WARM EMBRACE, THE SONG, THE LAUGHTER,
THE JOY OF LIVING”. What does this prove?
a. that the Filipinos are rich in the treasure of the spirit
b. that the Filipinos are a healthy and happy people
c. that the Filipinos don’t care about material wealth
d. That the Filipinos are happy-go-lucky people
538. Which statement is TRUE about Philippine relations?

a. it is used to be a member of the U.N. organization, but now no more
b. it is a temporary member of the UN organization
c. it was admitted to the UN organization in 1971
d. it is a charter member of the United Nations Organization
539. Some floods are cause INDIRECTLY BY SEISMIC SEA WAVES also
known as
a. Flash floods c. Tropical cyclones
b. Tsunamis d. Monsoons
540. What exist when we HAVE ASURPLUS OF EXPORTS OVER

IMPORTS?
a. budget deficit c. inflation
b. mercantilism d. favorable trade of balance
541.Which basic principle was INTRODUCED BY SPAIN TO THE

PHILIPPINES?
a. Union of Church and state
b. Separation of Church and state
c. Separation of power
d. slavery
542. Which explains SPENCER’S THEORY OF PROGRESSIVE EVOLUTION

OF HUMAN SOCIETIES?
a. societies have to compete to survive
b. societies inevitably progresses
c. human individuals adapt but not human societies
d. societies have to adopt to survive or else perish
543. Which one demonstrates that there is INTERCONNECTEDNESS

BETWEEN SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICES?
a. emissions from fossil fuels have increased almost 400% since 1950
b. atmospheric warming increases
c. the release of CFCs into the atmosphere

d. industry continues to produce 2 ½ billion tons of toxic waste each
year and disposes of it in the poorer countries
544. Which is considered the MOST ACTIVE VOLCANO in the Philippines

because it erupted many times since 1915?
a. Mayon Volcano c. Banahaw Volcano
b. Hibok-hibok Volcano d. Taal Volcano
544. King Tupas Brother offered himself as a captive of the king of Spain in
place of his daughter who was made captive. What does this show of
CEBUANO PRE-HISPANIC SOCIETY?
a. Cebuano’s piety and religiosity
b. Cebuano’s longing for independence
c. Strong personal and family ties
d. Cebuano’s friendliness
545. AFTER THE ICE AGE ENDED, THE CLIMATE IN NOW NEVADA AND
UTAH BECAME DRIER AND WARMER. Because large game became
scarce, the Indians in those areas became desertlike and the Indians began to
roam in small bands in search for food. What does this prove?
a. any change in the environment of a group results in a change or
changes in the group culture
b. a group of people’s behavior can change a fertile land into a desert
c. a group of people when they live together will survive
d. a group of people is so powerful that it can control changes in the
environment
546. Which may have contributed to the Filipino “KAMI-MENTALITY”?

a. indolence
b. our colonial history
c. our rich natural resources
d. island character of our geography
547. In what FAMOUS SCARED RIVER INDIA do thousands of people gather

every morning to take a bath?
a. Indus c. Hindu
b. Bengali d. Ganges
548. With the VIOLATION OF THE PACK OF BIAK NA BATO and with
Aguinaldo in Hong Kong, who served as LEADER OF THE KATIPUNAN?
a. Pio Valenzuela c. Francisco Makabulos
b. Emilio Jacinto d. Andres Bonifacio
549. Among the ff. local government positions during the SPANISH PERIOD,
which is claimed by historians to be the MOST CORRUPT IN THE HISTORY
OF OFFICIAL CORRUPTION?
a. Alcalde Mayor c. Cabeza de barangay
b. Corregidor d. Gobernadocillo
550. To WHOM DID RIZAL DEDICATE HIS SECOND NOVEL, El

Filibusterismo?
a. his brother, Paciano
b. his parents
c. Father Gomez, Father Burgos and Father Zamora
d. His sisters
551. Which of the ff. statements is in accordance with the rules of logic?
a. if all teachers are honest is true then, some teachers are honest is true

b. if all teachers are honest is false then, some teachers are liars is false
c. if all teachers are honest is true then, no teacher is honest is false
d. if some teachers are honest is true then, some teachers are liars is false
552. What holds TRUE in a PROGRESSIVE SYSTEM OF TAXATION?

a. the rate of tax increase as the income base or income bracket
increases
b. the rate of tax increases as the income base decreases
c. the rate of tax increase as the income base increase
d. the tax is equal regardless of class and place
553. The process by which DOMINANT SOCIETIES CAN SHAPED THE

CULTURE of less powerful societies is called_________
a. acculturation c. cultural hegemony
b. enculturation d. multiculturalism
554. Which part of Asia does the ARABIAN PENINSULA occupy?

a. Southeast c. Northeast
b. Northwest d. Southwest
555. In the construct of “SMOOTH INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS” (SIR)

proposed by Lynch how is SIR acquired?
I.Pakikisama
II.Euphemism
III. Use of a go-between
a. III c. I,II
b. I,II,III d. II,III
556. While Rizal was in exile he made his love for his countrymen visible.
Which one did NOT do?
a. he devoted a part of his time at farming
b. he built a clinic where he attended to his patients
c. he built a school where he held academic sessions with his pupils
d. he rendered free medical services to his poor and wealthy patients
557. Which is form of MIXED ECONOMIES?

a. Capitalism c. Communism
b. Socialism d. Free enterprise
558. The RIGHT TO FORM A FAMILY is an example of an

a. imperfect right c. inalienable right
b. alienable right d. perfect right
559. Which region is considered THE CENTER OF CULTURAL AND

COMMERCIAL LIFE in the country?
a. National Capital Region c. Mindanao Region
b. Bicol Region d. Visayan Region
560. Against which one has the WORLD DECLARED WAR, WITH U.S.A
leading?
a. against Ebola c. against terrorism
b. against Aids d. against SA
561. Which is the OVERRIDING AIM of the constitutional mandate on

SOCIAL JUSTICE?
a. to work for social equality
b. to authorize the taking of what is in excess
c. to bridge the gap between rich and poor

d. to protect a squatter in the possession
562. According to a statistical STUDY OF TSUNAMIS, which area is most

PRONE TO TSUNAMI?
a. the Manila Bay area
b. The Babuyan islands area
c. the Moro Gulf area
d. the Lingayen Gulf area
563. Which has ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION OVER ALL COURTS and

the court personnel?
a.The Supreme Court
b. the Judicial and Bar Council
c. the department of justice
d. the office of the President
564. The PHILIPPINE DEEP is found in the east coasts of

a. Panay c. Mindanao
b. Negros d. Cebu
565. Who among the ff. pioneered in the FIGHT FOR CLERICAL EQUALITY
and the SECULARIZATION of the perishes during the Spanish period?
a. Father Pedro Pelaez
b. Father Mariano Gomez
c. Father Jacinto Zamora
d. Father Jose Burgos
566. the “ LIGHTNING WAR” that Hitler introduced in World War II is called
a. Blitzkrieg c. The Great War
b. Scharnhorst d. Lebensraum
567. To which factors did the Spaniards attribute the ECONOMIC

STAGNATION OF THE PHILIPPINES DURING THEIR REIGN?
a. To the lack of unity among Filipinos and their of cooperation with Spanish
officials
b. To the corrupt Filipino officials and the collaboration of the Filipino elite
c. To the corrupt Spanish officials and the insubordination of the Filipino
natives
d. to the indolence of the Filipinos and to their incapacity for learning
568. Who was claimed to be the MOST LOVED GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF

THE PHILIPPINES who was known for his LIBERALISM?
a. Jose Vargas c. Rafael Izquierdo
b. Carlos M. dela Torre d. Simon Salazar
569. Considering the Filipino values that were displayed in EDSA 1986, which
does NOT belong to the group?
a. Pagkakaisa c. pagkabayani
b. Tayo-Tayo mentality d. Pagsasarili
570. What are the possible CONSEQUENCES OF WARMER

TEMPERATURES?
I. intense droughts in some regions
II. destabilization of ecosystem
III. decline or extinction of some species
a. I,III c. I,II,III
b. II,III d. I,II

571. Like the DATU IN THE PRE-SPANISH TIME, the Governor-General
exercised
a. executive, administrative, legislative, judicial and religious powers
b. only executive and administrative powers
c. executive, administrative and legislative powers
d. executive, administrative, legislative and judicial powers
572. Acts of TREASON, REBELLION, SEDITION, or similar acts show the

actors’ disregard of their duty and obligation as Filipino Citizen, most
specifically
a. to register and vote
b. to defend the State
c. be proud of the Strong Republic
d. to be loyal to the Republic
573. Which is the ULTIMATE OBJECTIVE OF THE Comprehensive Agrarian

Reform Program?
a. the establishment of owner-cultivated farm
b. the cultivation of all idle lands
c. the abolition of shared tenancy in favor of lease tenancy
d. the distribution of arable lands in the country
574. In the passage of a bill, which takes place in the THIRD READING?
a. only the title of the bill is read
b. the authors’ names are read
c. the number and title of the bill are read
d. amendments are included
575. Which is also known as the PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE ACT?

a. Cooper Law
b. Hare-Haws-Cutting Law
c. Tydings-McDuffie Law
d. Jones Law
576. Which law specifies the MINIMUM ARE REQUIRED OF CANDIDATES

FOR MUNICIPAL MAYORS AND COUNCILORS?
a. Labor Code c. Election Code
b. Local Government Code d. Civil Service Law
577. Which is considered as FAVORABLE CONSEQUENCE OF TOUGH

COMPETITION?
a. achievement is stimulated
b. social inequalities exist
c. cooperation is reduced
d. personal stress is heightened
578. EMILE DURKHEIM believed that a major cause suicide in industrializing

nations was the situation where the NORMS OF SOCIETY ARE UNCLEAR
OR NO LONGER APPLICABLE TO CURRENT CONDITIONS. He called this
situation
a. Tecnicway c. Taboo
b. Anomie d. Deviance
579. MERITOCRACY is not yet fully operative in our systems. Which is a

possible consequence?
a. Kami mentality
b. pursuit of excellence

c. adherence to “pwedena” mentality
d. talangka mentality
580. The Philippines adopts and pursues a policy of FREEDOM FROM

NUCLEAR WEAPONS in its territory. Which is therefore is FORBIDDEN?
a. welcoming the establishment of foreign bases
b. the use of nuclear energy for medicine, agriculture and other beneficial
services
c. the making, storing, manufacture and dumping of nuclear weapons or
devices in the country
d. establishment of ties with nuclear countries
581. Which of the ff. Rizal’s works was believed to the GERM OF NOLI ME
TANGERE?
a. Revista del Circulo Hispano-Filipino
b. A Filipino’s Thoughts
c. Junto Al Pasig
d. El Progreso
582. Which is a Constitutional response to the WORSENING RURAL-URBAN

DISPARITIES?
a. local governments have a share in the national wealth taxes
b. privatization of industry
c. observance of Filipino-First policy
d. Immigration to the cities

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