Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region VII, Central Visayas
Division of Guihulngan City
P.ZAMORA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Brgy. P.Zamora, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental

FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION

GRADE 11
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

Name: Date:
Grade and Section:
Instruction: Please read and understand the questions carefully.
I. Multiple Choice. Encircle the letter of your chosen answer.
1. It comes from the Latin verb “scire” which means to know.
a. English b. Philosophy c. Science d. Reason
2. It is the application of knowledge.
a. Wisdom b. Reason c. Philosophy d. Science
3. Sufficient ground or explanation of something.
a. Reason b. Science c. Wisdom d. Philosophy
4. The method or methodology that philosophers use to address philosophical question.
a. Scientific findings b. Science c. Critical Thinking d. None
5. It uses an evidence based approach.
a. Scientific Method b. Science c. Laboratory d. Facts
6. This refers to a perspective that considers large-scale patterns in system.
a. Partial thinking b. Holistic Thinking c. Critical Thinking d. Political Thinking
7. The following are factors that limits transcendence EXCEPT____.
a. demography b. financial source c. environment d. human body
8. When you are able to recognize your own limitations and possibilities, which of these
things should you remember?
a. Challenges are learning opportunities
b. Recognize that your goal is more important than your fears.
c. both A and B
d. None of these
9. The general term commonly used to refer to the entire human race.
a. Human b. Man c. Person d. Body
10. Refers to man as species- Homo sapiens or modern human beings.
a. Human b. Man c. Person d. Body
11. In this type of reasoning, conclusion comes first.
a. Inductive Reasoning b. Deductive Reasoning c. Reasoning d. Reasons
12. In this type of reasoning supporting data, facts, examples, and evidences come first
followed by the main points and conclusion will be the last part.
a. Inductive Reasoning b. Deductive Reasoning c. Reasoning d. Reasons
13. It requires a person to be willing to examine one’s thoughts, feelings, and actions.
a. Wonder b. Reflection c. Reasoning d. Feelings
14. A series of statements that provide reasons to convince the reader or listener that a
claim or opinion is truthful.
a. Fallacies b. Bias c. Arguments d. Conclusion
15. A judgment based on certain facts.
a. Fallacies b. Bias c. Arguments d. Conclusion
 Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region VII, Central Visayas
Division of Guihulngan City
P.ZAMORA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Brgy. P.Zamora, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental

FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION

GRADE 11
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

II. Identification. Choose the letter of your answer in the box below.

A. Critical Thinking E. Opinion

B. Fallacies F. Philosopher
C. Karl Jaspers G. Philosophy
D. Love of Wisdom H. Wonder

______ 16. It is the study or discipline that uses human reason to investigate the ultimate
causes, reasons, and principles which govern all things.
______ 17. The Greek term for Philosophy/Philosophia.
______ 18. The Greek philosopher Plato, believes that philosophy is brought about by
this man’s sense.
______ 19. He believes that persons engage in philosophy in order to make sense of
difficult life experiences.
______ 20. It refers to people who engage in philosophy.
______ 21. Coined from the Greek word “philein,” which means love and “Sophia”
which means to love.
_____ 22. Statements that go beyond providing facts.
_____ 23. Arguments based on faulty reasoning.
_____ 24. A statement in which it is what someone believes or thinks, and not
necessarily the truth.
_____ 25. A lifelong process of self-assessment.

III. True or False. Write A if the statement is correct and B if not.

_____ 26. When you evaluate information, it is very important to distinguish between fact
and opinion.
_____ 27. A method of philosophizing is a process of determining the truth or drawing
conclusions.
______28. Ad hominem is attacking the person presenting the argument instead of the
argument itself.
_____ 29. A fact is not universal and it differs from person to person.
______30. Fact relies on observation.
IV. Select the correct arrangement of the statements based on human limitations.
31.
a. Man can run but cannot walk slowly.
b. Man cannot fly.
c. Man is ugly and pretty at the same time.
d. Man sleeps and rest.
 Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region VII, Central Visayas
Division of Guihulngan City
P.ZAMORA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Brgy. P.Zamora, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental

FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION

GRADE 11
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

32.
a. Man cannot run as fast as a cheetah.
b. Man can walk as far as he can without getting tired.
c. Man can swim as deep as he can.
d. Man cannot breathe with oxygen.

33.
a. Man cannot sleep in the dark.
b. Man cannot growl like a lion.
c. Man cannot eat without his hands.
d. Man cannot walk without his feet.
V. Analyze the statements and identify if it is a fact, opinion, argument or bias. Write the
letter only.

A. Argument B. Bias C. Fact D. Opinion

____ 34. Filomeno Reyes is Guihulngan City’s Mayor.

____ 35. The ship sank because of its engine.
____ 36. Barangay P. Zamora is the boundary of Guihulngan and La Libertad in the
northern part.
____ 37. The Philippines is a tropical country.
____ 38. America is composed of nation-states.
____ 39. The cake tastes delicious.
____ 40. Coca-cola is the best company.
____ 41. The Earth is round and not flat.
____ 42. Ogie Alcasid is a Filipino singer.
____ 43. The Philippines is not prone to typhoons.

VI. Choose the letter of your answer.

44. Which of the following scenarios demonstrates a partial point of view?

a. Referring to only one source of information
b. Participating in a class discussion.
c. Listening to both your teachers’ and parents’ advices on how to improve your grades.
d. Watching videos over the internet.

45. Who among the following students may have already developed a broader
philosophical perspective?
a. Mara, who regularly monitors the emotional well-being of her classmates.
b. Julie, who always listens to all sides of the argument before giving any advice.
c. Kristia, who consistently chats with her classmates about their interests and
beliefs.
 Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region VII, Central Visayas
Division of Guihulngan City
P.ZAMORA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Brgy. P.Zamora, Guihulngan City, Negros Oriental

FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION

GRADE 11
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

d. Trish, who rarely talks with her classmates, but is always observant of them.
46. Base from the two statements below, which of these statements is true?
1. Both partial and holistic points of view are good contributors to doing philosophy.
2. Reflection is not required in doing philosophy.

a. Both statements 1 and 2 are false.

b. Statement 1 is false. Statement 2 is true.
c. Statement 1 is true. Statement 2 is false.
d. Both statements 1 and 2 are true
47. It is a perspective that focuses on specific aspects of a situation.
a. Doing Philosophy b. Partial thinking c. Holistic thinking d. Conclusion
48. A perspective that considers large-scale patterns in a system.
a. Doing Philosophy
b. Partial thinking
c. Holistic thinking
d. Conclusion