Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
National Capital Region
Schools Division Office of Quezon City
MIDTERM EXAMINATION IN UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS (UCSP)
SY 2022-20230

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Read and analyze each statement. Choose your answer from among the given options,
then write your answers on your answer sheet.

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. The study of people and their culture is called _____________.

A. Anthropology C. Psychology
B. Geography D. Sociology

2. It is the scientific study of the material remains of past human life and activities.
A. Archaeology C. Anthropology
B. Sociology D. Geography

3. The “way of life” people in the community practice refers to as a __________.

A. Manner C. Society
B. Culture D. organization

4. The study of society, patterns of social interactions, and culture of everyday life is called as _________
A. Anthropology C. Sociology
B. Archaeology D. Geography

5. What type of social group is formed when people gather to see a celebrity?
A. Formal group C. Voluntary group
B. informal group D. Involuntary group

6. What type of group is formed where individuals make connections but do not have enough sense of belongingness?
A. network B. secondary group C. reference group D. none

7. Which statement explains well the inclusion of UCSP subjects in the Senior High School curriculum?
A. for compliance and enhancement of curriculum
B. raise awareness on the socio-political events happening today.
C. broaden the scope of subjects learned in preparation to a college degree
D. remind learners about past events that has something to do with the present.

8. What is the best institution should someone attend for special training to enhance knowledge and skills to pursue a
career in the hospitality industry?
A. DEPED C. CHED
B. TESDA D. Private Institution

9. Which statement is NOT an important factor of Anthropology?

A. Discovering commonality among people in the community
B. Understanding what makes people different from one another to preserve unity in diversity.
C. Obtaining theories and principles about society as well as various aspects of social life
D. Look into one’s own culture more objectively like an outsider.

10. Carla was a proud cultural relativist. She sees that Ilocanos are thrifty because of their geographical
location. Likewise, she sees nothing wrong about it. What did Carla exhibit in her perception?
A. believes anything goes in one’s own culture.
B. measures behavior by how the other culture regards this practice.
C. She has no concept of right or wrong.
D. She measures which cultures are related to others.
11. What is the primary means of passing culture from one generation to another generation?
A. Instruction C. Symbols
B. Language D. Imitation

12. It refers to the way individuals gather in a community for a common goal.
A. Society C. Culture
B. Organization D. Manner

13. In this society, social classes are divided by access to education, without technical skills and sufficient information the
people in this society lack the means for success.
A. Industrial Society C. Agricultural Society
B. Post Industrial Society D. Horticultural Society

14. Which process of culture has been lost and forgotten?

A. Acculturation C. Deculturation
B. Enculturation D. None of the Above

15. Another term for learning about other culture is called ______________
A. Acculturation B. Deculturation C. Enculturation D. None

16. What do you call a person who tends to be biased and judgmental towards another culture or belief?
A. Inferior B. Optimistic C. Realistic D. Ethnocentric

17. Rich and influential people show off their ___________ by buying expensive cars and houses.
A. cultural heritage C. political standpoint
B. economic status in life D. religious affiliation in the society

18. What is the best place for an individual who is physically or mentally challenged to pursue education that would best
fit them?
A. primary education C. formal education
B. special education D. non- formal education

19. The quotation “No man is an island" implies that ________.

A. Man is an animal.
B. Man avoids politics.
C. Politicians are ruthless.
D. Action of man is guided by laws and politics.

20. In which positive political practice in the Philippine government setting is NOT beneficial to its citizens?
A. building infrastructures
B. transparency in governance
C. creating livelihood programs
D. black propaganda during campaign period

21. It is an object, word, or action shared by society which stands for something that conveys meanings.
A. symbol B. culture C. society D. symbolism

22. Which symbol depicts Christianity as a whole?

A. star B. cross C. rosary D. anchor

23. What agent of socialization nowadays plays a vital role using technology as a means of communication?
A. school B. religion C. social media D. government

24. Filipinos are well known to be a close-knit family having ________members at home living together.
A. stepfamily B. nuclear family C. single – parent D. extended family

25. Mr. and Mrs. Vicente celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary. They were faithful to one another. through their
married life. What type of marriage did they choose in their relationship?
A. Polygamy C. monogamy
B. Fixed marriage D. arranged marriage.

26. The Latin word “Legitimare” simply means ___________.

A. society B. legitimacy C. authority D. matrimony
27. Ramon and Anna go to church with their children every Sunday. They explain to their children the reason for having
deep faith in God. What aspect of culture is best displayed for this Good practice?
A. Culture is shared C. Culture is transmitted.
B. Culture is varied D. Culture is learned.

28. How would you describe a leader involving all his members in the decision-making process?
A. authoritarian C. Laissez Faire
B. democratic D. participative

29. John came from a very poor family, but he studied hard and later acquired a job that has high compensation and then
became a businessman. What type of social mobility system does John belong to?
A. open class system C. caste and closed class system
B. Horizontal mobility D. political system

30. What can you say about cultural relativism?

A. People in one’s culture may learn a lot from another culture.
B. Celebration of fiestas should be banned because it is just a waste of time, energy, and resources.
C. Korean culture is better than ours because many Filipinos try to imitate and adopt this culture.
D. Native people should learn to change traditional ways of life to be happy and successful.

31. One of the characteristics of this group is having a face-to-face interaction and smaller in size
according to C. H. Cooley.
A. in-group B. out-group group C. primary group D. secondary group

32. What is NOT a primary function of education?

A. courtship C. socialization
B. cultural innovation D. transmission of culture

33. Which of the following describes a non-formal education?

A. primary schooling C. adult night classes
B. senior high school D. doctorate program

34. What type of institution lends money both to public and private organizations?
A. trade unions C. corporations
B. labor union D. banks

35. Which of these banks belongs to the government?

A. Banco De Oro C. Land Bank of the Philippines
B. Metro Bank D. Bank of the Philippine Island

36. This type of institution is responsible for negotiating with the employers the better compensation, safety standards in
the workplace of its members.
A. Corporation C. Labor Union
B. Global organization D. Cooperative

37. Parents who do not wish to send children to school violates their children’s right to _______
A. life and liberty C. name and identity
B. freedom of expression D. education even in the primary level

38. Loraine idolizes a Korean group and tries to emulate their fashion style. In what way does this Korean group
influences Lorraine’s fashion preference?
A. as a primary group C. as a secondary group
B. as a reference group D. as a voluntary group

39. What alternative could Carla do to acquire skills that would lead her to employment if she cannot pursue a college
degree after senior high school?
A. volunteer in Red Cross
B. apply as domestic helper
C. enroll in TESDA trainings
D. ask for someone to support her

40. The power of the president to make binding decisions and issue commands is legitimated because of the authority
vested in him as an elected government official. What leadership style is this according to Weber’s types of authority?
A. bureaucratic C. charismatic
B. monarchical D. traditional
41. Which is the best example of a network that link people to each other
A. alumni C. senate
B. broadcasters D. priest

42. San Miguel, Magnolia, Jollibee are examples of _____________________.

A. cooperative C. development Agencies
B. corporation D. global organizations

43. The newly wed couple is staying at the husband’s kin. What type of residence they are practicing after the wedding?
A. biological C. matrilocal
B. patrilocal D. neolocal

44. The process by which structural reorganization is affected through time, eventually producing a qualitative
structure which is different from ancestral domain
A. Sociological C. Political
B. Cultural D. Biological

45. What type of society was like hunter-gatherers who depended on the environment for survival then eventually started
permanent settlements?
A. Feudal Society C. Pastoral Society
B. Horticultural Society D. Hunting and Gathering Society

46. Which society relied deeply on the domestication of animals as a means for survival.
A. Hunting and Gathering Society C. Pastoral Society
B. Feudal Society D. Horticultural Society

47. What does it mean if the Philippine flag is raised with the red color upright?
A. outbreak of war
B. peace and tranquility is achieved
C. celebration of democracy and solidarity
D. respect for those who served in the government

48. How would you describe the action of an anti-social group?

A. abiding laws and regulations
B. giving donations during calamities.
C. helping in the economy to flourish.
D. protests are done against the government

49. Which among these examples shows Philippine Culture?

A. Polygamy
B. Dancing in Obando Festival for fertility
C. Eating salads, pizza, burgers for breakfast
D. Greeting a person by bowing instead of handshake

50. How does a transformational leader influence his/her followers?

A. leader leaves decision to the members
B. members are free to work with anyone
C. leader oversees or dictates every decision to be made
D. leader allows members to clearly see the vision and goals