Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
DIVISION OF QUEZON
TALUONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Brgy. Taluong, Polillo, Quezon

Summative Test
Week 1 & 2
Introduction to the Philosophy of Human Person Grade-12
Name: _______________________________ Date: _________
Teacher: _____________________________ Score: _________
Most Essential Learning Competencies: 1. Distinguish a holistic perspective from a partial point of view.
2. Realize the value of doing philosophy in obtaining a broad perspective on life.
TEST I – Multiple Choice
Directions: Choose the letter that corresponds to the best answer. Write the answer on the space provided for before
each number. Strictly NO ERASURE.
_____1. Most of social science concepts have etymological background. Which of the following tells about the etymology or origin of the
term philosophy?
A. The term philosophy comes from two Greek words philo and sophia which means “to love” and “wisdom”, respectively.
B. The term philosophy comes from Confucian idea which says that deep thinking is essential to one’s well-being.
C. The term philosophy comes from two Greek words philo and sophia which means “to argue” and “agree”, respectively.
D. The term philosophy was coined by early philosophers which means reasoning.
______2. It focuses on specific aspects of a situation, as an individual focus on certain areas or aspects of a problem in order to
understand it. a. Doubt b. Academy c. Holistic Thinking d. Partial Thinking
______3. It requires a person to be willing to examine one’s thoughts, feelings, and action and to learn more about one’s life and
experiences. A. Reflection b. Observation c. Knowledge d. Doubts
______4. One of the characteristics of doing philosophy is that it is multidimensional or holistic in its approach. What is meant by h olistic?
A. It means that a philosopher does not limit himself to a particular object of inquiry.
B. It means that a philosopher questions almost anything, if not everything.
C. It means that philosophical approach must be based on empirical evidences.
D. Both A and B are correct
______5. Identify which statement describes the difference between holism and partial thinking.
A. Holism is a perspective that looks at the “big picture” while partial thinking focuses on the specific aspect of the situa tion.
B. Holism is a perspective that looks at the specific aspects of the situation while partial thinking looks at the big picture.
C. Holism requires us to focus on a certain aspect of the problem while partial thinking requires us to have an open mindset.
D. All of the above
For items 6-8. Choose from the options below.
A. True B. False C. Undetermined D. Both A and B
______6. Aesthetics is branch of philosophy which deals with beauty.
______7. Ethics is a branch of philosophy which deals with correct reasoning.
______8. Philosophy of the Human Person is a branch of philosophy which deals with moral questions and dilemmas.
______9. Which of the following reflection enables us to look deeper into our experiences and see the bigger picture of reality.
A. Secondary reflection B. Tertiary reflection C. Primary reflection D. all of the above
______10. Most of us are so engross with individual trees and we miss the whole forest as the saying goes. The following further elaborate
the given saying EXCEPT;
a. We need to examine object by abstraction, by analytically breaking it down into its constituent parts.
b. We are always predispose to attend to the details of the problem rather than look at the situation as a whole.

c. It is the idea that various systems should be viewed as wholes, not merely as a collection of parts
d. We need to look deeper into our experiences and see the bigger picture of reality.
______11. Where does western philosophical tradition originated?
A. Greece C. India B. China D. Egypt

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
DIVISION OF QUEZON
TALUONG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Brgy. Taluong, Polillo, Quezon

______12. You were walking at Isla Polillo Beach Resort with your bestfriend. He is convincing you that water is the only reality. Would you
believe in him?
A. No, because I had my own belief.
B. Yes, because he is my bestfriend.
C. Either yes or no, I will be having my own examination with the use of presented evidences.
D. Neither yes nor no until it is proven true.
For items 13-14. Choose from the options below.
A. True C. Undetermined
B. False D. Both A and B
______13. Our views and beliefs affects the way we view the world.
______14. In our daily lives we encounter events, situations or issues that we need to ponder and think deeply. This activity which req uires
a person to examine his or her thoughts, feelings and actions and learn from experience is related to the concept of philosophical
reflection.
______15. Which of the following BEST discuss the importance of studying philosophy?
A. See the downs and depths in the development and history of philosophy.
B. Survey the realizations of the different philosophers in various periods of history.
C. Know the different philosophers and their philosophies in life?
D. Enriches our minds, comprehend what we encounter every day, and assess our judgement.

Brgy. Taluong, Polillo, Quezon

Email: sdo.quezon.taluongnhs@gmail.com
“Educating 21st century future builders in the new normal.”