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Q & A w/Rationalization

1. The following are indicators of civilization EXCEPT :

A. Organized government

B. Slash and burn away of agriculture

C. System of writing

D. Organized religion

ANSWER: B

RATIONALIZATION: Analyze the question. It is asking for the incorrect indicator of civilization. Option B is
the correct answer because it is not an indicator of civilization. Civilization is described by its
systematized or organized way of doing things. Options A C D therefore are the indicators of civilization.

2. In ancient times, it was Asia which was referred to as the seat of civilization. During the Middle Ages,
which among the following continents became the center of social, political, economic and religious
development?

A. North America

B. Europe

C. South America

D. Africa

ANSWER : B

RATIONALIZATION: Options A and C are referred to as the "New World" while D is known as "Dark
Continent" even to this day because it had not been fully explored yet. B is the correct answer because it
was the continent which figured prominently in development during medieval period.

3.The Declaration of Independence drawn up by Thomas Jefferson and issued in 1776 by the Continental
Congress of America contained this famous line :

A. "All men are created equal"

B. "America for Americans"

C. "Give me liberty or give me death"

D. "I am not a Virginian, I'm American"

ANSWER: A

RATIONALIZATION: Options B, C were the statements given by Patrick Henry when they decided to
pursue the revolution against Britain while option D was stated by president Monroe when he made
clear to the Europeans that they must refrain from interfering in American affairs. The correct answer is
A, a statement that emphasized the democratic ideals advocated by USA.

4. Most Asian countries became colonies of the West. These colonies struggled to become independent.
Independence was acquired by most colonies through bloody revolution EXCEPT

A. Thailand

B. China

C. India

D. Indonesia

ANSWER: C

RATIONALIZATION: Option A. Thailand was not colonized while B. China was under the Sphere of
influence of western countries. Option D. Indonesia fought the Netherlands. The correct answer is C.
India because through Mahatma Gandhi non-violence means was used.

5. The following are classes of people within the Indian caste system EXCEPT

A. Brahmans

B. Pariah

C. Vaishya

D. Ksashtriya

ANSWER: B

RATIONALIZATION: Options A, C, D are classes within the Caste. Option B is the answer because Pariah
means an Outcaste.
6. This trait is common to most Asian's including Filipinos.

A. Frank

B. Sentimental

C. Close family ties

D. Outspoken

ANSWER: C

RATIONALIZATION: Options A and D are not traits of Asians but are associated with Westerners. Option
B is also an Asian trait but C is the best answer because this is the trait that is highly upheld by most
Asians.

7. Which among the following description is not a correct reference to Asia?

A. Asia is the seat of religion

B. Asia has diverse racial group and culture

C. Asia was entirely under colonial rule by western powers

D. Asia is the seat of Civilization

ANSWER: C

RATIONALIZATION: all major religions originated in Asia and it cannot be denied that civilization in
ancient period developed in Asia. Asia also has varied racial groups and culture. The answer therefore is
C because not all countries of Asia came under colonial rule.

Thailand was not colonized and China merely came under the sphere of influence.

8. Globalization, it is presumed, may result in the following EXCEPT

A. Bolster popular sovereignty

B. Accountability of world leaders

C. Bringing more people together

D. Make countries self-reliant

ANSWER: D

RATIONALIZATION: The statement is factual. Options A, B, and C are concrete manifestations of

globalization.

9. The cultural landscape of Islam is best manifested by

A. Pagodas

B. Mosques

C. Stupas

D. Synagogues

ANSWER: B

RATIONALIZATION: Pagodas are common among Confucian and Shinto worshippers /landmarks. Stupas
are common among Buddhist worshippers/landmarks in Burma. Synagogues are common among Jewish
worshippers/landmarks in Israel.

10. Refers to peninsula of Portugal and Spain

A. Iberia

B. Balkan

C. Jutland

D. Apennine

ANSWER: A

RATIONALIZATION: Balkan refers to peninsula of Greece and former Yugoslavia. Jutland refers to
peninsula of Denmark. Apennine refers to peninsula of Italy. The correct answer therefore is option A.
Iberia.

-CTTO

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