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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF DAGUPAN CITY
DAGUPAN CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
City of Dagupan

FIRST QUARTER SUMMATIVE TEST

INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON
FIRST SEMESTER, S.Y. 2023 – 2024

LAST NAME FIRST NAME M.I.

Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Shade your answers on the zip grade answer sheet.
1. Philosophy was classified as?
A. Textual B. geographical C. alphabetical D. biblical
2. It means considering all aspects before jumping to any conclusions or generalizations about a certain issue or
situation.
A. Holistic Perspective B. Partial Point of View C. Absolute Perspective D. all of the above
3. A girl listens first to both her suitors’ concerns before making any conlusions about the situation or issue.
A. Holistic Perspective B. Partial Point of View C. Absolute Perspective D. all of the above
4. Sir Yuma was wrongfully accused and terminated in his job by his boss, because of a very malicious FB post
that went viral against him without even giving him the chance to defend himself.________.
A. Holistic Perspective B. Partial Point of View C. Absolute Perspective D. all of the above
5. Bidamere always has a ready saying or proverb in a form of “patama lines” for his friends. In this account,
what is the presented act of Bidamere?
A. Pamimilosopiya B. Pamimilosopo C. Pakikipag-kapwa tao D. Pakikipag-kaibigan
6. Abby has always been observant of Paula’s cheating every quiz. Paula has been listed as one of the top 10 and
Jenny was removed, the latter being the one more deserving on the list. If you are Abby, what would you do?
A. Will tell the teacher of how Jenny was cheating
B. Will tell the teacher that Paula was cheating on the spot to prove that she really is cheating
C. Will not tell what happened since I am benefiting of Paula’s cheating.
D. Will talk to Paula and will tell her that she is “kopyaters”
7. You are always the one who starts the noise in your class. One time, there had been someone who started it and
it was not you. The teacher scolded everyone in class and they all pointed at you and mentioned that you
started the noise. What will you do?
A. I will tell them that it was not me and point the person who really made the noise.
B. I will deny the accusation and will point the real culprit.
C. I will apologize to my teacher even if I really did not started the noise
D. I will keep quiet and will talk to the teacher after the class.
8. Philosophy is the way to liberate oneself from ignorance.
A. Absolute Truth B. Absolute Lie C. Partial Truth D. Partial Lie
9. How does a philosophically sound-minded person reacts on unfortunate circumstances?
A. Zenitsu releases his skills on a lightning speed when attacked by evil spiders
B. Tanjiro unleashes his attacks in a calculated manner to avoid injury
C. Nezuko bites on her bamboo mouthpiece to restrain her anger and bloodlust
D. Giyu stealthily maneuvered his speed to deal a finishing blow
10. How do virtues mutate?
A. Common Sense B. Philosophical Inquiry C. Scientific Inquiry D. Adrenalin Rush
11. When approaching a complex ethical dilemma, a holistic perspective would most likely:
A. Prioritize individual rights and freedom
B. Focus on achieving the greatest overall happiness.
C. Consider cultural and societal values
D. Emphasize economic considerations
12. When assessing the consequences of a controversial government policy, a holistic approach would focus on:
A. Public opinion and political support
B. Economic growth and stability
C. Social justice and equality
D. International diplomacy and relations
13. In the story of the Allegory of the Cave by Plato, what can you infer from the departure and return of the
person who was freed from the cave who convinces his friends to get out of the cave?
A. He was so scared that he wanted to help his friends
B. He had a knowledge of the outside world and he wanted to free his friends from the shackles of
ignorance
C. He wanted to tell what he had learned from the outside world to convince his friend in order for them
to look at him as a great philosopher

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D. He was ordered by King Herod to end the life of those who are ignorant including those that were left
in the cave.
14. Your class was given a project and was divided into four groups. Unfortunately, all of the groups were
complete of its members except for one--- the group that you had been avoiding. You joined this group and had
accepted you as one of their members for a condition you will do the project alone. One member told you that
ehy will make your life miserable if ever you will report to the teacher. What will you do?
A. I will avoid them and will join another group instead.
B. I will tell my teacher that I do not want to be with my groupmates
C. I will report them to my teacher and also to my parents.
D. I will finish the project alone and will submit it without their names.
15. “madaling maging tao, mahirap magpakatao”
A. Common Sense B. Philosophical Inquiry C. Scientific Inquiry D. Adrenalin Rush
16. Which of the following statements is an opinion?
A. Water boils at 100 degrees Celcius at sea level
B. The Mona Lisa is the most beautiful painting ever created
C. The Earth orbits the Sun
D. Electrons have a negative charge
17. In a science class, a student claims that “pizza is the healthiest food”. What can you conclude about this
statement?
A. It is a scientific fact
B. It is a well-researched truth
C. It is an opinion based on personal preference
D. It is a universally accepted truth
18. You overheared two classmates discussing climate change. One says “Climate change is a hoax created by
scientists”. The other says, “The overwhelming consensus among scientists is that climate change is real
and caused by human activity”. What can you say about these statements?
A. Both statements are opinions C. the first statement is opinion, the second is a fact
B. Both statements are truths D. The first statement is a fact, the second is an
opinion
19. When considering the statement, ‘the Earth is flat”, what can be said about this claim?
A. It is a well-established scientific truth C. It is a universal opinion
B. It is aface based on personal observation D. It is a scientifically debunked opinion
20. “Yuma sees himself as a god-like man”.
A. A factual statement B. An Opinion C. A well-established truth D. An objective fact
21. During a debate, a student argues, “study smart and not study hard”. What type of statement is this?
A. A scientifically proven fact C. An expert opinion
B. A personal opinion D. an undisputed truth
22. Which statement best reflects the purpose of philosophical inquiry?
A. Philosphy seeks to establish absolute truths.
B. Philosophy aims to explore diverse perspectives and seek wisdom
C. Philosophy focuses on confirming popular opinions
D. Philosophy exclusively examines scientific facts
23. When a philosopher evaluates opinions, they are most likely to:
A. Accept all opinions as equally valid. C. Disregard opinions that differ from their own
B. Carefully consider and analyze different viewpoints D. Avoid engaging discussions about opinions

For the following items,(24-26); answer either

A. Opinion
B. Truth
24. Inquiry is essential in philosophizing
25. Truth means a transcendent fundamental or spiritual reality
26. The two levels of knowledge are: Reason and Understanding
27. The following are the philosophical definitions of human spirits except one:
A. This includes intellect, emotions, passion and creativity
B. This consideres to be the mental fucntions of awareness, insights, judgment and understanding
C. This comprises entities of emotions, images, memory and personality
D. This studies about moral values and judgment
28. YumaYuma is a righteous believer of God, suddenly died as a result of heart disease. His family believes that
he is now in heaven. What ascended to heaven?
A. Human Body B. Human Soul C. Human Spirit D. all of the above
29. Since YumaYuma died of heart disease, his wife cannot accept his early death. Since then, most of his children
knew that their dad is still with them. What had they experienced?
A. The spirit of dead B. The soul of the dead C. Both soul and spirit D. none of the above
30. According to Aquinas, all creatures are metaphysically made of essence and existence.
A. True B. False C. Both D. Undecided
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31. What does it mean to “recognize limitations” in the context of the human body?
A. Acknowledging that the body has no physical boundaries
B. Accepting that the body is capable of limitless feats
C. Understanding that the body has inherent consraints and boundaries
D. Believing that the body is boundless and has no restrictions
32. When it comes to “transcending limitations” in the context of the human body, what does it imply?
A. The body can overcome all physical and biological constraints
B. The body is inherently limitless and doesn’t require transcendence
C. Efforts to push the body’s boundaries and go beyond its usual capacities
D. The body is bound by unchangeable limitations
33. What is an example of a limitation related to the human body that nca be transcended through medical
advancements?
A. Age-related wrinkles and hair loss cannot be reversed
B. The development of anti-aging treatments and regenerative medicine
C. Accepting that aging is an irreversible natural process
D. Resisting all forms of medical intervention for cosmetic reasons
34. Man is not only body, but he is something infinitely higher.
A True B. False C. Both D. Undecided
35. When evaluating your own limitations and possibilities for transcendence, what is the first step?
A. Ignoring your limitations to focus on possibilities
B. Recognizing and acknowledging your strengths and weaknesses
C. Assuming that you are already beyond your limitations
D. Setting unrealistic goals without self- assessment
36. Which of the following best represents an example of self-awareness in recognizing personal limitations?
A. Believing you are already perfect and cannot improve further
B. Understanding your strengths and areas that rewuire development
C. Denying that you have any limitations to begin with
D. Setting goals without any understanding of your capabilities.
37. When faced with limitations in a personal or academic context, what should you consider first?
A. That limitations cannot be changed
B. The possibility if overcoming or working around those limitations
C. Ignoring the limitations and pretending they don’t exist
D. Setting unattainable goals regardless of limitations
38. Which of the following statements represents recognizing a limitation?
A. “ I can’t run a marathon because I’ve never trained for it”
B. “ I can easily run a marathon with no prior training”
C. “I will never run a marathon no matter how much I train”
D. “Running a marathon is impossible for anyone”
39. How does distinguishing limitations and possibilities for transcendence relate to setting achievable goals?
A. It encourages setting unrealistic goals wihout understanding personal limits
B. It helps in setting goals that are challenging yet attainable by working within one’s capabilities
C. It promotes setting goals that require no effort or personal growth
D. It encourages setting only the safest, most easily achievable goals
40. What is te Taoist goal?
A. A philosophy of negation
B. Philosophy to be in a partial point of view
C. To become one with all things and coexist with Heaven and Earth
D. Transformation of nature in easthetic ways
41. How will you define TRANSCENDENCE?
A. “I am my body but a the same time I am more than my body”
B. Karma and reincarnation
C. Is the root of the universe and everything that exists and continues to hold everything together
D. Human beings is a body alone
42. Because of _______ or our transgression and disobedience to God, we were punished by being given a body.
A. Koros B. Karma C. Philosophies D. Transcendence
43. What are the Postive traits of human in realtion to the environment?
A. Narcissism and attention seeker C. Responsible and caring
B. Selfish and Biased D. Messy
44. In studies, it reveal that the higher the income, there is substantial change in consumption of patterns. Which
results in ______ carbon footprint.
A. Lower B. Higher C. No D. Average
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45. The following are effects of global warming except:
A. Soil Erosion B. Famine C. Typhoons D. Green Grasslands
46. Paradign Shift pertains to all except for:
A. It is a change in worldview
B. The change from mythical explanation f the origins of the cosmos to a more rational explanation
C. Listening to the stories about gods
D. Scientist wanted to understand scientific progress by studying nature
47. What is the significance of demonstrating prudence and frugality toward the environment?
A. It encourages wasteful practices for personal convenience
B. It showcases responsible and mindful resource use, reducing waste
C. Prudence and frugality have no bearing on environmental issues
D. It promotes excessive consumption without any regard for the environment
48. How does caring for the environment contribute to sustainable development?
A. It promotes excessive resource consumption and economic growth
B. Sustainable development focuses solely on economic progress, not environmental concerns
C. Environmental care ensures that resources are conserved for future generations
D. Sustainable development disregards environmental conservation
49. Why is it important for individuals to notice disorder in the environment?
A. To encourage a chaotic and unpredictable environment
B. To raise awareness about environmental issues and potential problems
C. To ignore environmental problems for personal comfort
D. To criticize those who seek environmental improvements
50. The following are the 3Rs concept except:
A. Reduce B. reuse C. Recycle D. repair

Prepared by:

Pneuma C. Elcano
Teacher II

Noted by:

MILANIE M. FLORES
SGH HUMSS – C

Checked by:

WILLY U. GUIEB
Principal IV

Reviewed by:

EDWIN R. FERRER
Public Schools District Supervisor

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