REPUBIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

MIMAROPA Region
DIVISION OF ORIENTAL MINDORO
LEUTEBORO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Leuteboro, Socorro, Oriental Mindoro
Grade 11
Understanding Culture Society and Politics

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Follow instructions carefully and STRICTLY NO ERASURE Any erasure
will be considered wrong. You are not allowed to use pencil or any erasable pen.
Multiple Choice. Write your answer on the space provided.
________1. Which of the following is an example of a macro-level sociological analysis?
A. Studying the formation of cliques within a high school
B. Investigating the relationship between parents and children in a family
C. Analyzing the behavior of individuals in a social experiment
D. Examining the income inequality between different social classes
________ 2. Which of the following statements best describes the political science perspective?
A. It focuses on the individual choices and behaviors that shape political outcomes.
B. It examines the psychological factors that influence political decisions.
C. It seeks to understand political phenomena from a micro-level perspective.
D. It analyzes the structures and functions of political institutions.
_______3. Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between political science
and sociology?
A. Political science focuses on the study of political systems, while sociology focuses on the
study of social interaction.
B. Political science and sociology are unrelated fields of study.
C. Political science and sociology both seek to understand human behavior and social
phenomena, but from different perspectives and methods.
D. Political science and sociology are identical disciplines with no meaningful differences.
_______4. Which of the following is a key goal of sociology?
A. To understand the biological basis of human behavior
B. To study the patterns and processes of human interaction in society
C. To explore the impact of technology on society
D. To analyze the political systems of modern states
_______5. “Sabong” is a vice which Lolo Tasyo has been indulged with until this year. This kind of
gambling was brought in the Philippines during the Spanish colonization. This only proves that
culture is?
A. learned C. shared
B. integrated D. symbolic
_______6. UCSP is a multidisciplinary course that integrates and combines the contents, methods
and theories of the following EXCEPT:
A. Mathematics C. Anthropology
B. Sociology D. Political Science
______ 7. Which of the following is an example of political theory
A. Analyzing the impact of social media on political campaigns
B. Investigating the relationship between the media and the government
C. Studying the behavior of voters in a particular election
D. Examining the philosophical underpinnings of democracy
_______8. Which of the following is a key concept in political science?
A. Power C. Symbolic interactionism
B. Anomie D. Deviance
_______9. Which of the following is an example of a critical race theory perspective in sociology?
A. Race is a biological category that is determined by genetic factors
B. Race is a social construct that has no real meaning or significance
C. Racism is a problem that can be solved through education and individual awareness-raising
D. Racism is a structural issue that is deeply embedded in society, and requires systemic
change to address
______10. Which of the following is an example of a cross-cultural analysis?
A. Analyzing the cultural practices of two different societies
B. Examining the role of interest groups in a particular political system
C. Comparing the voting patterns of two different demographic groups in the same election
D. Studying the impact of a particular policy on different regions of the same country
_________11. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a post-industrial society?
A. The dominance of the service sector C. A focus on manual labor
B. A decline in manufacturing jobs D. A reliance on technology

__________12. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a capitalist society?

A. Private ownership of the means of production
B. Profit as the main motivator of economic activity
C. A focus on communal ownership
D. Competition between individuals and firms
__________13 Which of the following is an example of social inequality?
A. A wealthy person donating money to charity
B. A doctor saving a patient's life
C. A student achieving good grades in school
D. A homeless person struggling to find shelter
_________14. Which of the following is an example of a social movement?
A. A group of friends going to the movies
B. A political party running for office
C. A religious organization
D. A group of activists advocating for equal rights
_________15. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of culture?
A. It is learned C. It is biological
B. It is shared D. It is symbolic
_________16. Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion?
A. A tourist visiting a foreign country
B. A company expanding its operations to another country
C. A language being spoken in multiple countries
D. A cultural artifact being preserved in a museum
_________17. Which of the following is an example of a cultural artifact?
A. A fossil C. A car
B. A tree D. A rock
________18. Which of the following is an example of cultural relativism?
A. Believing that your culture is superior to others
B. Refusing to participate in cultural traditions that you find uncomfortable
C. Understanding and respecting cultural differences
D. Criticizing another culture for their beliefs and practices
________19. Which of the following best describes the role of symbols in shaping culture?
A. Symbols are the product of culture
B. Symbols are independent of culture
C. Culture and symbols are mutually exclusive
D. Symbols shape culture and are shaped by culture
________20. Which one is an act that violates a social norm?
A. Conflict C. Rebellion
B. Deviance D. Ritualism
________21. What do you call of Mang Tirzo’s family’s customary patterns of everyday life that
specify what is socially correct and proper?
A. Folkways C. Mores
B. Laws D. Norms
________22. Which statement is irrelevant?
A. Socialization plays no part in personality formation in individuals.
B. Successful socialization can result in uniformity within a society.
C. Large-scale complex societies that are not culturally homogenous usually have
unanimous agreement about what should be the shared norms.
D. none of the above
________23. A tractor is introduced to Mang Jose, a traditional farmer who doesn’t know to operate
it. This is an example of what concept of culture?
A. Culture lag C. Counterculture
B. Contra culture D. Culture shock
________24. Which is the least essential statement?
A. The material and non-material cultures are always interlink.
B. A society represents the beliefs, practices and artifacts of a group.
C. The existence of material culture is justified by the non-material culture.
D. All cultures consist of key elements that are crucial to human’s existence.
_______25. Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
A. Prospective norms are those that define and tell things us not to do.
B. Societal norms are of different types and norms.
C. Prescriptive norms are those that define and tell us things to do.
D. Society and culture are the same
_______26. Which of the following best describes the human capacity for culture?
 a. Innate and unchanging c. Learned and adaptable
b. Genetic and predetermined d. Random and unpredictable
_______27. Which of the following is an example of cultural diversity in a society?
a. Shared language c. Shared religion
b. Shared skin color d. Shared food preferences
_______28. How does culture influence sociopolitical organization?
a. It has no influence on sociopolitical organization
b. It determines the form of sociopolitical organization
c. It has a limited influence on sociopolitical organization
d. It shapes the values and beliefs of individuals in society
_______29 Which of the following best describes a totalitarian society?
a. A society in which all individuals have equal power
b. A society in which the government has total control over all aspects of life
c. A society in which individuals are free to make their own choices
d. A society in which there is no government or laws
________30. Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion?
A. A tourist visiting a foreign country
B. A company expanding its operations to another country
C. A language being spoken in multiple countries
D. A cultural artifact being preserved in a museum
_______31. Which of the following is an example of social control?
A. A police officer issuing a parking ticket
B. A teacher grading a student's paper
C. A doctor prescribing medication
D. A musician performing a concert
_______32. Which of the following is an example of a social movement?
A. A group of friends going to the movies
B. A political party running for office
C. A religious organization
D. A group of activists advocating for equal rights
_______33. Which of the following is an example of a social institution?
A. A building C. A university
B. A grocery store D. A Luneta Park
_______34. Angeline and Pauline joined the HUMSS Core Quiz Bee competition. They placed third
among all the contestants. Their competitors belong to __________.
A. In-group B. Network
C. Out-group D. Reference Group
_______35. The Philippines national dragon-boat team represented our country during the SEA
Games in the traditional boat race. They competed against other teams in Southeast Asia. The team
considered the opponents of the Philippine team as their __________.
A. In-group B. Network
C. Out-group D. Reference Group
_______36. Ivan is a millennial. This generation is described as socially conscious, ethnically diverse,
and optimistic. This generation is an example of __________.
A. In-group B. Network
C. Out-group D. Reference Group
________37. What is the cultural pattern of the elite?
A. Counter Culture C. Popular Culture
B. High Culture D. Subculture
________38. Which of the following is characterized by communal ownership of property and division
of labor?
A. Asiatic Society C. Democratic Society
B. Capitalists Society D. Pre-class Society
_______39. Technological tools, architectural, structures, fashion and accessories, and food are all
examples of what component of culture?
A. Basic Culture C. Material Culture
B. Commercial Culture D. Non-material Culture

_______40. Which statement is irrelevant?

A. Socialization plays no part in personality formation in individuals.
B. Successful socialization can result in uniformity within a society.
C. Large-scale complex societies that are not culturally homogenous usually have
unanimous agreement about what should be the shared norms.
D. none of the above
_______41. What type of norms tells us thing to do?
A. Folkway C. Prescriptive
B. Law D. Proscriptive
_______42. Which represent the standards we used to evaluate the desirability of things?
A. Beliefs C. Knowledge
B. Folkways D. Values
_______43. What does it mean when we say culture is holistic?
A. It is integrated. B. It is a patterned social interaction.
C. It is shared and may be challenged. D. It is adaptive, dynamic, and flexible
_______44. Which is the least essential statement?
A. The material and non-material cultures are always interlink.
B. A society represents the beliefs, practices and artifacts of a group.
C. The existence of material culture is justified by the non-material culture.
D. All cultures consist of key elements that are crucial to human’s existence
_______44. Which statement is relevant?
A. Culture is an adaptive mechanism for humans.
B. Culture is necessary for survival in the complex industrialized nations, but it is not
in small societies that live by hunting and gathering wild foods.
C. The first humans evolved in the cold temperate regions of the world because of the
need to develop culture for survival in those areas.
D. all of the above
______45. Which of the following is an example of a folkway?
a. Murder b. Dressing in formal attire for a job interview
c. Speaking loudly in public places d. Stealing
______46. What is the difference between a subculture and a counterculture?
a. Subcultures are smaller than countercultures
b. Subcultures are based on opposition to mainstream culture, while countercultures are
based on support for mainstream culture
c. Subcultures are more accepting of societal norms than countercultures
d. Subcultures are not distinct from mainstream culture, while countercultures are
completely distinct from mainstream culture
______47. What is the difference between a norm and a value?
a. Norms are abstract concepts, while values are concrete behaviors
b. Norms are specific guidelines for behavior, while values are broad principles that guide
behavior
c. Norms are universal across cultures, while values are specific to individual cultures
d. Norms and values are interchangeable terms
______48. What is the difference between a hunter-gatherer society and an agricultural society?
a. Hunter-gatherer societies are nomadic, while agricultural societies are sedentary
b. Hunter-gatherer societies have a complex social hierarchy, while agricultural
societies have a simple social hierarchy
c. Hunter-gatherer societies have a surplus of food, while agricultural societies have a
shortage of food
d. Hunter-gatherer societies use advanced technology, while agricultural societies use
primitive technology.
______49. What is the difference between an achieved status and an ascribed status?
a. An achieved status is earned through personal effort, while an ascribed status is
assigned at birth or by other factors outside of one's control
b. An achieved status is assigned at birth or by other factors outside of one's control,
while an ascribed status is earned through personal effort
c. An achieved status is temporary, while an ascribed status is permanent
d. An achieved status and an ascribed status are interchangeable terms

______50. What is the difference between a primary group and a secondary group?
a. Primary groups are larger than secondary groups
b. Primary groups are characterized by intimate, long-lasting relationships, while
secondary groups are characterized by formal, goal-oriented relationships
c. Primary groups are more formal than secondary groups
d. Primary groups are temporary, while secondary groups are permanent

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified, for the Lord your God goes with
you; he will never leave or forsake you.
Psalm 144:2.

Madam Hazzy 😊

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will
never leave or forsake you.
Psalm 144:2.
Madam Hazzy 😊