Social Science Diagnostic Exam

Rationalization

1. During the Renaissance, this city is called "Queen of the Adriatic".

A. Genoa B. Milan C. Florence D. Venice

Venice is water locked by Adriatic Sea. The intrinsic canal network makes the place tourist friendly,
convenient and popular. The city has no motorable roads and the entire communication is done through
the well-knit canal network.

Venice has been known as the:

La Dominante
Serenissima
Queen of the Adriatic
City of Water
City of Masks
City of Bridges
The Floating City
City of Canals

2. It is considered as the international version' of the "Battle of the Tirad Pass."

A. Battle of Leipzig B. Battle of Normandy
C. Battle of Salamis D. Battle of Thermopylae

Ephialtes, a Greek citizen desiring reward, informed Xerxes of a path that went around Thermopylae,
thus rendering the Greeks' line useless in preventing forward advancement of the Persian army. Xerxes
took advantage of this betrayal and sent part of his army along this path, led by Ephialtes himself.

The main downfall to the Filipino's in the Battle of the Tirad Pass was a traitor. Januario Galut was a
Tingguian Igorot who led the 33rd Infantry Regiment of United States Volunteers under Major Peyton
March so that they could surround and defeat 60 Filipinos led by General Gregorio del Pilar in the Battle
of Tirad Pass.

3. "Crossing the Rubicon" means

A. changing one's decision B. become impulsive
C. making decision without turning back D. having a loyalty

To make an irrevocable decision; it comes from the name of the river Julius Caesar crossed with his
army, thereby starting a civil war in Rome.

4. The Hundred Years' War was all about ________

A. the Christians' attempt to recapture Jerusalem
B. the long dispute between the kings of France and England
C. the series of wars between the Roman Republic and the
Carthaginian empire
D. the England's invasion of Scotland

Hundred Years' War, (1337–1453)Intermittent armed conflict between England and France over
territorial rights and the issue of succession to the French throne. It began when Edward III invaded
Flanders in 1337 in order to assert his claim to the French crown.

5. The term barbarian was coined by the Roman and referred to the
A. Germanic tribes B. Pope
C. Greeks D. Plebeians

Late in the Roman Empire, the word “barbarian” came to refer to all foreigners who lacked Greek and
Roman traditions, especially the various tribes and armies putting pressure on Rome's borders.

From 376 to 476 CE, huge numbers of Germans poured into Roman territory. As a result, Germanic
tribes that included Ostrogoths, Visigoths, Franks, Angles, Saxons, Burgundians, Alemanni, and
Vandals all competed for land, recognition, and Roman favor. Gradually, they overwhelmed the
structures of Roman society.
6. Who occupied East Germany as the Berlin a was erected?
A. USA B. Soviet Union
C. UK D. France

After it was defeated, Germany was divided into four occupied zones: Great Britain in the northwest,
France in the southwest, the United States in the south and the Soviet Union in the east.

7. He established Christianity as the official religion of the Roman Empire.

A. Alexander the Great B. Pope Gregory Xlll
C. Octavian D. Constantine the Great

Constantine made Christianity the main religion of Rome, and created Constantinople, which became
the most powerful city in the world.

His acceptance of Christianity and his establishment of an eastern capital city, which would later bear
his name, mark his rule as a significant pivot point between ancient history and the Middle Ages.

8. He is the earliest modern astronomer, of Polis nationality, who proposed a heliocentric model.
A. Copernicus B. Kepler
C. Erasmus D. Galilei

Nicolaus Copernicus detailed his radical theory of the Universe in which the Earth, along with the other
planets, rotated around the Sun. His theory took more than a century to become widely accepted.

9. King of France who had left enormous debt created by wars and luxurious living
A. Louis Ill B. Louis IV
C. Louis XIV D. Louis XVI

Upon his death in 1715, Louis XIV left his great-grandson and successor, Louis XV, a powerful kingdom,
albeit in major debt after the War of the Spanish Succession that had raged on since 1701.

10. Which influenced the Spanish Constitution of 1812?

A. Unus Instar Omnium B. Liberty, equality, fraternity
C. Remember the Maine D. Veni. Vidi. Vici.

The Spanish Constitution of 1812 (Constitución política de la Monarquía Española): 19 March 1812
(Spain) was Spain's first constitution. A liberal constitution, it drew inspiration from the constitutional
texts of the American Revolution and French Revolution.

A legacy of the Age of Enlightenment, the motto "Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité" first appeared during the
French Revolution.

Jefferson wrote: “All men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain
unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” There it is for us:
equality – “all men are created equal,” liberty – “life and liberty,” and fraternity – “the pursuit of
happiness.”

Thomas Jefferson, a spokesman for democracy, was an American Founding Father, the principal author
of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and the third President of the United States (1801–1809).

11. Known as the "Iron Chancellor", he masterminded the drive to unify Germany under Prussian
leadership.
A. Otto Von Bismarck B. Allan Hume
C. Adolf Hitler D. Victor Emmanuel

Bismarck's diplomacy of Realpolitik and powerful rule at home gained him the nickname the Iron
Chancellor. German unification and rapid economic growth were foundational to his foreign policy.

12. Industrial Revolution started in

A. England B. USA
C. France D. UK

The Industrial Revolution began in England in the late 18th century, and spread during the 19th century
to Belgium, Germany, Northern France, the United States, and Japan. Almost all areas of the world felt
the effects of the Industrial Revolution because it divided the world into "have" and "have not" countries,
with many of the latter being controlled by the former. England's lead in the Industrial Revolution
translated into economic prowess and political power that allowed colonization of other lands, eventually
building a worldwide British Empire.

13. Russian's relationship to the world, according to Gorbachev, is

A. Isolationist policy B. Divine theory
C. Perestroika D. Glasnost

Glasnost was taken to mean increased openness and transparency in government institutions and
activities in the Soviet Union (USSR). Glasnost reflected a commitment of the Gorbachev administration
to allowing Soviet citizens to discuss publicly the problems of their system and potential solutions.

14. They are known to be fierce, yellow-skinned warriors who rode on horses.
A. Perians B. Assyrians
C. Hittites D. Mongolians

Mongolia is known as the land of the horse, and Mongols have a reputation for being the best horsemen
on Earth.

15. The Persian empire is considered as the most efficient government of all time because _____.
A. The government has a well-organized spy system B.
The system of government was all organized
C. All their rulers are strong-minded DR.
D. The government had organized provincial system

The empire was divided into provinces (satrapies) administered by a Persian governor (satrap) who
was responsible only for civil matters; military matters in a satrapy were handled by a general.

16. The first independent black country

A. Trinidad and Tobago B. Haiti
C. Belize D. Dominican Republic

In 1804, the country renamed itself Haiti, which means "mountainous," and declared its independence,
with Dessalines as leader. Haiti became the first free black republic in the world, the first independent
state in the Caribbean and the second independent state in the Western Hemisphere after the United
States.

17. Whose death sparked World War l?

A. William Churchill B. Napoleon Bonaparte
C. Gavrilo Princip D. Franz Ferdinand

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand: Topics in Chronicling America. Two shots in Sarajevo
ignited the fires of war and drew Europe toward World War I

18. The greatest weakness of the League of Nations was _____.

A. Lack of force B. Lack of members
C. Lack of ammunition D. Lack of funds

The League lacked its own armed force and depended on the Great Powers to enforce its resolutions,
keep to its economic sanctions, and provide an army when needed. However, the Great Powers were
often reluctant to do so. Sanctions could hurt League members, so they were reluctant to comply.

19. The social and economic system also known as “seignorial system” of the people of Europe during
the Middle Ages is known as
A. Feudalism B. Capitalism
C. Manorial system D. Socialism

manorial system, also called manorialism, seignorialism, or seignorial system, is a political, economic,
and social system by which the peasants of medieval Europe were rendered dependent on their land
and on their lord.
20. The Venetian merchant who traveled to the East
A. Christopher B. Marco Polo
C. Ferdinand Magellan D. Vasco da Gama

Marco Polo (1254-1324) was a Venetian merchant believed to have journeyed across Asia at the height
of the Mongol Empire. He first set out at age 17 with his father and uncle, traveling overland along what
later became known as the Silk Road

21. "No taxation without representation" was the battle cry of the ______ revolution.
A. American B. Mexican
C. French D. Russian

"No taxation without representation" — the rallying cry of the American Revolution — gives the
impression that taxation was the principal irritant between Britain and its American colonies. But, in fact,
taxes in the colonies were much lower than taxes in Britain.

22. In what dynasty did the Great Wall start to be built?

A. Han B. Sui
C. Qin D. Tang
In 221B. C., Qin Shi Huang conquered the other six ducal states, unified China, became the first
emperor of the Qin Dynasty. Construction of the series of Great Walls thus began in the Qin Dynasty

23. This is where Britain expressed support for a national home for the Jews.
A. MacMahon Agreement B. Balfour Declaration
C. Truce of God D. Sykes-Picot Agreement

The Balfour Declaration was a public statement issued by the British government in 1917 during the
First World War announcing its support for the establishment of a "national home for the Jewish people"
in Palestine, then an Ottoman region with a small minority Jewish population.

24. The teacher and scholar who started to attack the church and the authority, its Pope, was
A. Martin Luther B. John Tetzel
C. Andrew Karlstadt D. John Eck

On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther posted his Ninety-five Theses against papal indulgences, or the
atonement of sins through monetary payment, on the door of the church at Wittenberg, Germany.

Martin Luther, a 16th-century monk and theologian, was one of the most significant figures in Christian
history. His beliefs helped birth the Reformation—which would give rise to Protestantism as the third
major force within Christendom, alongside Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy.

25. The responsiveness of demand/supply to a change in its determinant

A. Price Elasticity B. Point Elasticity
C. Elasticity D. Arc Elasticity

The elasticity of demand refers to the degree to which demand responds to a change in an economic
factor. Price is the most common economic factor used when determining elasticity. Other factors
include income level and substitute availability. Elasticity measures how demand shifts when economic
factors change.

26. A market structure in which many firms sell products that are similar but not identical
A. Oligopoly B. Monopolistic competition
C. Monopoly D. Pure competition

Monopolistic competition exists when many companies offer competing products or services that are
similar, but not perfect, substitutes. Hair salons and clothing are examples of industries with
monopolistic competition

27. The departure of Chiang Kai-Shek from mainland China in 1949 led to
A. The establishment of two contending Chinese states
B. A relaxation of Cold War tensions
C. Soviet withdrawal from mainland China
D. The end of communism in China
In 1948, Chiang Kai-shek began planning the KMT (Kuomintang) retreat to Taiwan with a plan to take
gold and treasure from the mainland.

28. Elizabeth l, a known ruler of England, is also known as

A. People's queen B. Virgin queen
C. Iron butterfly D. Democracy icon

Elizabeth was the last monarch of the House of Tudor and is sometimes referred to as the "Virgin
Queen", resistant to being married off and obviously childless.

29. Founder of Achaemenid Empire

A. Cyrus the Great B. Nabopolassar
C. Nebuchadnezzar Il D. Sargon the Great

Cyrus the Great—founded the first Persian Empire, also known as the Achaemenid Empire, in 550 B.C.
The first Persian Empire under Cyrus the Great soon became the world's first superpower.

30. Who is the first person to reach the South Pole?

A. Yuri Gagarin B. Tenzing Norgay
C. Robert Peary D. Roald Amundsen

Roald Amundsen's polar party was the first to reach the South Pole on December 14th, 1911; five weeks
later the polar party led by Robert Falcon Scott was the second.

31. A secretive agreement among firms in a market about prices to charge and quantities to produce
A. Oligopoly B. Collusion
C. Cartel D. Connivance

Collusion in economics refers to a situation in which a group of companies cooperates to set prices
higher than a competitive benchmark or close enough to resemble a monopoly. This practice aims to
take control of the prices of commodities and maximize industry earnings as a whole.

When firms act together in this way to reduce output and keep prices high, it is called collusion. A group
of firms that have a formal agreement to collude to produce the monopoly output and sell at the
monopoly price is called a cartel.

32. The Philippines has a favorable balance of trade when

A. Its merchandise imports exceeds its merchandise exports
B. Its merchandise exports exceeds its merchandise imports
C. It has huge reserve of gold
D. Its merchandise imports equal its merchandise exports

33. What is GNP in economics?

A. General National Product, a way to detect a country's economic growth
B. Gross National Product, a way to determine a country's productivity
C. General National Product, a way to detect a country's productivity
D. Gross National Product, a way to determine a country’s economic growth rate

34. Which one best describes the period of recession?

A. The extended aftermath of a long depression
B. A sudden and acute rise in unemployment, business activity, and industrial output
C. A limited period of rising prices, increased industrial output, falling wages
D. A limited period when unemployment rises and business activity slow down

A recession is a downward trend in GDP characterized by a decline in production and employment.

35. What does a nation experience if the prices of goods and services increases then the purchasing
power is decreased?
A. Recession B. Inflation
C. Boom D. Depression
Inflation is the rate of increase in prices over a given period of time. Inflation is typically a broad measure,
such as the overall increase in prices or the increase in the cost of living in a country.

36. What are the four super regions stated by former president GMA in her sixth SONA?
A. Luzon, NCR, Visayas, Mindanao
B. Northern Luzon, Middle Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao
C. Northern Luzon, Cyber Luzon, Central Philippines, Mindanao
D. Northern Luzon, Metro Luzon, Central Philippines, Mindanao

The super regions of the Philippines are an informal and de facto defunct grouping of parts of regions
and provinces of the Philippines based on their economic strengths; D. Northern Luzon, Metro
Luzon, Central Philippines, Mindanao

37. Who stated this: "The combination of self-interest, private property, and competition among sellers
in markets will lead produces as by an 'invisible hand' to an end that they did NOT intend, namely, the
wellbeing of society"?
A. Thomas Malthus B. Karl Marx
C. Adam Smith D. Vladimir Lenin

The phrase invisible hand was introduced by Adam Smith in his book 'The Wealth of Nations'. He
assumed that an economy can work well in a free market scenario where everyone will work for his/her
own interest.

38. Complete this analogy. Maximum price: Price ceiling; minimum price:
A. Consumer price B. Price floor
C. Price tax D. Trade floor

A price floor is the lowest legal price that can be paid in a market for goods and services, labor, or
financial capital. Perhaps the best-known example of a price floor is the minimum wage, which is based
on the normative view that someone working full time ought to be able to afford a basic standard of
living.

39. If the price of a hotdog bun increases, what happens to the demand of a hotdog?
A. Nothing. Consumers will continue to buy hotdog buns.
B. Depends on the brand of the bun
C. The demand decreases
D. The demand increases

The law of supply and demand predicts that if the supply of goods or services outstrips demand, prices
will fall. If demand exceeds supply, prices will rise. In a free market, the equilibrium price is the price at
which the supply exactly matches the demand.

40. If the price of refined sugar increases, then what happens to the demand of brown sugar?
A. The demand increases.
B. The demand decreases.
C. Depends on the weight of the product
D. Nothing. The consumer will still buy refined sugar.

41. Migs, upon receiving his salary, wants to buy himself a meal from a buffet restaurant this time than
his usual habit of ordering from a carinderia. The meal from the carinderia becomes a/an
A. Complementary good B. Normal good
C. Inferior good D. Substitute good

An inferior good is an economic term that describes a good whose demand drops when people's
incomes rise.

42. Ceteris paribus assumes that

A. All other things equal or constant
B. All other things are not equal or constant
C. All other things are different from each other
D. All other things are independent of each other

The ceteris paribus assumption is a Latin phrase that means "other things being equal."
43. The law of supply and demand states that
A. When supply is greater than the demand, prices increase. When demand is greater than supply,
price increases.
B. When supply is lower than the demand, prices increases. When demand is lower than supply,
price increases.
C. When supply is greater than the demand, prices decrease. When demand is greater than
supply, price increases.
D. When supply is greater than the demand, prices increase. When demand is greater than supply,
price decreases.

44. These are really the basic needs, and not to be confused with the pressures of having a pleasurable
life.
A. Food and shelter
B. Clothing and modes of transportation
C. Jewelry
D. Income and bank accounts

45. Which aim is common to cooperatives and agrarian reform program?

A. To empower people to help themselves
B. To give them an opportunity to test their ideas
C. To teach people the way to riches
D. To bring people together to discuss matters that affects them

46. On which assumption is the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program anchored?

A. In a democracy, the rich become richer and the poor become poorer.
B. Filipinos' dependence on landlords is a cultural fact.
C. Men always work harder when they work on that which is their own.
D. Land as a natural resource should not be owned privately

47. It is also known as the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law (CARL)

A. PD # 72
B. PD# 27
C. RA 6657
D. RA 5766

Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law of 1988 (Republic Act No. 6657). An Act instituting a
comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program to promote social justice and industrialization, providing the
mechanism for its implementation, and for other purposes.

48. The taxing power of local governments which is granted by the Constitution
A. Crafting their own sources of revenue
B. Sharing taxes and fees with national government
C. Levying taxes, fees, and charges for local activities and sharing taxes and fees with national
government
D. Levying taxes, fees and charges for local activities

VIII. Local Government Tax Law

Local government taxation in the Philippines is based on the constitutional grant of the power to tax to
the local governments.

Local taxes may be imposed, as the Constitution grants, to each local government unit, the power to
create its own sources of revenues and to levy taxes, fees, and charges which shall accrue to the local
governments (Article X, Section 5). With respect to national taxes, local Government units shall have a
just share, as determined by law, in the national taxes which shall be automatically released to them
(Article X, Section 6).
49. A statement that expresses an attitude toward something; it makes a judgment, view, or
conclusion that cannot be proven to be absolutely true or false.
A. Opinion B. Inference
C. Definition D. fact

Opinion - a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.

50. When one appeals to the opinions or passions of the multitude to establish a conclusion, i.e. "Let us
vote for him who belongs to us, our town mate, barkada", the fallacy is
A. Argumentum Ad Hominem B. Argumentum Ad Populum
C. Argumentum Misericordiam D. Argumentum Ad Vericundiam

In argumentation theory, an argumentum ad populum (Latin for "appeal to the people") is a fallacious
argument which is based on claiming a truth or affirming something is good because the majority thinks
so.

An "argument ad hominem" (or argumentum ad hominem, to use the full New Latin phrase) was a valid
method of persuasion by which one took advantage of an opponent's interests or feelings in a debate,
instead of just sticking to general principles.

The appeal to authority or argumentum ad verecundiam is an informal logical fallacy in which a false or
misplaced authority is appealed to in order to justify an argument or idea.

51. When appeal to pity is substituted for an appeal to evidence, i.e. a student crying before a teacher,
pleading for a passing grade, the fallacy is
A. Argumentum Misericordiam B. Argumentum Ad Populum
C. Argumentum Ad Vericundiam D. Argumentum Ad Ignorantiam

Appeal to Pity (Ad Misericordiam) Appeal to Pity (Ad Misericordiam) Description: The argument
attempts to persuade by provoking irrelevant feelings of sympathy.

52. He is known for his famous quotation "the end justifies the means".
A. Thomas More B. Niccolo Machiavelli
C. Desiderius Erasmus D. William Harvey

The end justifies the means is a para-phrase of Niccolò Machiavelli. It means that if a goal is morally
important enough, any method of getting it is acceptable.

53. A word or phrase that makes something sounds worse than a neutral description
A. Euphemism
B. Dysphemism
C. Argument
D. Fallacy

A dysphemism is defined as an unpleasant or derogatory word or phrase that is used instead of a more
neutral, pleasant, or polite word. Dysphemisms describe certain types of speech that are generally
distasteful or even offensive.

Conversely, dysphemisms refer to sensitive topics in a harsh or rude way. For example, “passed away”
and “departed” are euphemisms for death, while “croaked” and “six feet under” are dysphemisms for
death.

54. What was the First Philippine Republic?

A. The republic proclaimed in Malolos
B. The republic proclaimed under the 1935 Constitution
C. The republic of the Philippines proclaimed in 1946
D. The republic proclaimed under the Japanese-sponsored constitution

On July 4, 1946, pursuant to the provisions of the Tydings-McDuffie Law or the Philippine Independence
Act, the Commonwealth of the Philippines became the Republic of the Philippines—the Third Republic.
55. What characteristic/s of government is established by the 1987 Constitution?'
I. Presidential system of government with three branches
II. Parliamentary system of government
III. The three branches of government are separate to each other.
IV. The three branches of government have a check and balance over each other.
A. I and IV
B. II, III, and IV
C. I, III, and IV
D. II only

56. Which constitutional right is violated when without valid warrants, the law enforcers search your
house over your objections and confiscate your personal belongings?
A. Right against unreasonable searches and seizures
B. Right to free speech and expression
C. Right of liberty of abode and changing the same
D. Right against self-incrimination

57. Which is a legislative check on the President?

A. Rejection of appointment/s by the president
B. Prescription of the qualifications of the president
C. Prescription of qualifications of judges of lower courts
D. Inquiry into the wisdom of any pardon given by the president

The President in the executive branch can veto a law, but the legislative branch can override that veto
with enough votes. The legislative branch has the power to approve Presidential nominations, control
the budget, and can impeach the President and remove him or her from office.

58. Which is a new mode for proposing amendments to the Constitution as provided for by the 1987
Constitution?
A. Citizens' Assemblies
B. Plebiscite
C. Referendum
D. People's initiative

The People's Initiative can also refer to the right of Filipinos to propose statutes as well as call for
referendums on both the national and local government level, a right given by the Initiative and
Referendum Act of 1987.

59. Does Congress have the sole power to declare the existence of war?
A. Yes.
B. Yes, provided the President approves of it
C. No, the House of Representatives has the sole power; provided, vote is
unanimous.
D. No, the Senate has the sole power on condition that no senator objects

The Congress, by a vote of two-thirds of both Houses in joint session assembled, voting separately,
shall have the sole power to declare the existence of a state of war.

60. When should the president be held liable for his/her crimes?
A. Before he/she assumes presidency
B. During his/her term
C. After his/her term
D. During and after his/her term

The President shall be immune from suit during his tenure. Thereafter, no suit whatsoever shall lie for
official acts done by him or by others pursuant to his specific orders during his tenure.

61. It is the 180O meridian.

A. International Date Line B. Equator
C. Prime Meridian D. Tropic of Cancer

The international date line, established in 1884, passes through the mid-Pacific Ocean and roughly
follows a 180 degrees longitude north-south line on the Earth.
62. Which of the following is unconstitutional?
A. A regulation requiring the use of personal I.D before entering a school
B. A law prohibiting a professional from seeking employment abroad
C. A traffic rule preventing some cars to travel on a certain day
D. A person's choice of abode limited by order of the court

63. It divides the earth into the eastern and western hemisphere. Its location is 0 O longitude.
A. Prime Meridian B. IDL
C. Grid D. Tropic of Cancer

64. What is the power of the state to take private property for public use with just compensation?
A. Police Power B. Expropriation
C. Taxation D. Public domain

Expropriation is the action by the state or an authority of taking property from its owner for public use or
benefit.

65. It is located 66.5 O north of the equator.

A. Arctic Circle B. North Pole
C. Antarctic Circle D. South Pole

The Arctic Circle is a line of latitude that circles the globe at approximately 66°33′ North of the equator.

66. In connection with government transactions involving public interest, which policy is adopted in the
constitution to assure the public of accountability and transparency?
A. Balanced and healthful ecology
B. Rural development and agrarian reform
C. Full public disclosure
D. Private enterprise and incentives to needed investments

67. It is located on 23.5 O south of the equator.

A. Tropic of Capricorn B. Tropic of Cancer
C. Antarctic Circle D. Arctic Circle

68. How has the fragmented nature of the topography of the Philippines affected the nation's progress?
A. No pattern in the state of economic progress can be drawn.
B. The state of the nation's economic progress is more or less the same across regions.
C. The state of economic progress differs across regions.
D. Regions in the northern part of the country are more economically progressive than those in
the southern part

Topography is a measurement of elevation, and slope is the percent change in that elevation over a
certain distance. Topography may be measured with lines that connect points representing the same
elevation; these are called topographic contours.

69. Fossils in the Philippines, that are similar to those found in nearby parts of Asia, prove that the
country was once part of
A. Mainland Asia
B. Mainland China
C. Indochina
D. The sea

70. Which province is helped developed by the advent of local and international tourists who go surfing
in Siargao Island?
A. Misamis Oriental
B. Surigao del Sur
C. Agusan del Sur
D. Surigao del Norte

Siargao is an island of nine municipalities in the province of Surigao del Norte. Known as the “Surfing
Capital of the Philippines”, Siargao is mainly responsible for introducing surfing to the country.
71. With the basic principle on the rule of the majority, which one follows?
A. The right of the minority to express their opinions is suppressed.
B. The wishes of the majority prevail over those of the minority.
C. The minority does not have the right to protest the acts of the majority.
D. The majority is always right.

72. Which of the following island-provinces is located between Samar and Leyte?
A. Biliran
B. Camiguin
C. Guimaras
D. Marinduque

The Biliran island lies between Northern Leyte and Samar. It is bounded by the Visayas Sea on the
north, by the Carigara Bay on the south, by the Samar Sea on the east, and by the Biliran Strait on the
west. The province of Biliran consists of 8 municipalities and 132 barangays, with Naval as its capital
town.

73. A vetoed bill repassed in Congress becomes a law with a

A. Majority vote of all the members of both houses
B. Two-thirds vote of all the members present constituting in quorum
C. Two-thirds vote of all the members of both houses
D. Majority vote of all the members present constituting a quorum

74. Because of its shape and location, this province is called the Heart of the Philippines.
A. Bohol
B. Masbate
C. Catanduanes
D. Marinduque

75. Which is the fourth largest island in the country, often visited by typhoons and with a very rugged
interior?
A. Negros
B. Bohol
C. Samar
D. Leyte

76. Ours is a government of laws and not of men. This means that
A. A person who does not agree with the wisdom and expediency of the law may not obey the
same
B. All private individuals, except foreigners, are bound to respect the sovereignty of the law
C. All officers of the government, except the highest, are bound to obey the law
D. No one is above the law, regardless of who he/she is

77. Far from the central government, which is the only region that has its own government has decided
by its people?
A. CAR
B. NCR
C. SOCCSKSARGEN
D. ARMM

Replacing the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). The BARMM consists of five
predominantly Muslim provinces. It is the only region in the Philippines that has its own government.
BARMM has a Regional Governor, Executive departments, and its own unicameral legislature, the
Regional Legislative Assembly.

78. Where can you find the Sinking Bell Tower and the Bangui Windmills?
A. Ilocos Norte
B. Ilocos Sur
C. Pangasinan
D. La Union
Sinking Bell Tower is found in Laoag City. Located at a rather curious 85-meter-distance from the church
proper, the bell tower of St Williams Cathedral is said to be the tallest in the Philippines at 45 meters. It
is the most striking building that welcomes visitors into Laoag City in Ilocos Norte province.

79. The Philippines is in the Pacific plate. As a consequence, it is prone to

A. Flood
B. Volcanic eruptions
C. Typhoons
D. Earthquakes

80. In its mountains, you can mine gold. It also supplies most part of Luzon with fresh flowers and
vegetables because of its climate. Which province is this?
A. Apayao
B. Benguet
C. Mt. Province
D. Ifugao

81.Which words apply to the present Philippine government?

A. Presidential, military B. Constitutional, military
C. Constitutional, elective D. Despotic, civil

82. Cebu is to Sinulog as _______ is to Dinagyang

A. Panay C. Laguna
B. Iloilo D. Bohol

83. It is the largest landlocked country.

A. Turkmenistan
B. Tajikistan
C. Afghanistan
D. Kazakhstan

84. Known as the Playground of Europe

A. Switzerland
B. Ireland
C. Belgium
D. Spain

Switzerland is known as the Play Ground of Europe. It is because it has plains, a central plateau of
rolling hills, and large lakes. It is home to numerous villages, lakes, and the high peaks of the Alps.

85. This lighthouse was built more than 2 000 years ago in Egypt:
A. Les Eclaireurs Lighthouse
B. Peggys Point Lighthouse
C. Tower of Hercules
D. Lighthouse of Alexandria

The Lighthouse of Alexandria, sometimes called the Pharos of Alexandria was a lighthouse built by the
Ptolemaic Kingdom of Ancient Egypt, during the reign of Ptolemy. It has been estimated to have been
at least 100 metres (330 ft) in overall height. One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, for many
centuries it was one of the tallest man-made structures in the world.

86. The world’s largest desert

A. Sahara
B. Antarctic
C. Great Australian
D. Africa

87. The world’s longest-serving monarch who dies at 96

A. Queen Elizabeth Il B. King Bhumibol Adulyadej
C. King Louis XVI D. Napoleon Bonaparte
88. A winter in Alaska has _______hours of daylight.
A. Equal C. Short
B. Cold D. Long

89. A summer in Alaska has _______hours of daylight.

A. Equal C. Short
B. Cold D. Long

90. It is known as the "city that never sleeps".

A. New York
B. Las Vegas
C. California
D. Hawaii

New York City is mostly known as the city that never sleeps. The city earned its nickname because it is
full of life and there is always something going on somewhere.

91. It is the world's second largest country in terms of land area.

A. Canada
B. China
C. U.S.A.
D. Russia

92. This branch of social sciences studies human behavior.

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

Sociology: The study of human society, relationships and social change.

Psychology: The study of the human mind and behaviour.
Political Science: The study of political systems and governments.
Anthropology is the study of the origin and development of human societies and cultures. Culture is the
learned behavior of people, including their languages, belief systems, social structures, institutions, and
material goods

While anthropology is rooted in the characteristics, environment and culture of humans and their
ancestors, sociology is more focused on topics like social change and the social consequences of
human behavior. Both sociology and anthropology are broad disciplines.

humanities, those branches of knowledge that concern themselves with human beings and their culture
or with analytic and critical methods of inquiry derived from an appreciation of human values and of the
unique ability of the human spirit to express itself.

93. The largest river system in the world

A. Amazon
B. Nile
C. Mississippi
D. Lawrence

94. The current Secretary General of United Nations

A. Ban Ki-Moon
B. Antonio Guterres
C. Boutros Boutros-Ghali
D. Avier Perez de Cuellar

António Guterres, the ninth Secretary-General of the United Nations, took office on 1st January 2017.

95. The highest lake in the world

A. Baikal
B. Titicaca
C. Caspian
D. Buhi
Lake Titicaca is the largest freshwater lake in South America and the highest of the world's large lakes.
Titicaca is one of less than twenty ancient lakes on earth, and is thought to be there million years old.
Lake Titicaca sits 3 810 m above sea level and is situated between Peru to the west and Bolivia to the
east.

96. The world's fifth largest continent, and also an ice-locked landmass.
A. Europe
B. Africa
C. North America
D. Antarctica

97. Streams, coming from different places, can come together to form
A. Sea
B. Lake
C. River
D. Tributaries

A stream is a body of water that flows on Earth's surface. The word stream is often used interchangeably
with river, though rivers usually describe larger streams

98. What should an anthropologist do ethically in conducting his research?

A. Conduct research with tribes that the anthropologist is comfortable working with.
B. Conduct research only with the permission of the tribe.
C. Conduct research that the public may find amusing about the tribe.
D. Conduct research with tribes only when they do not require compensation for their participation

99. During a mealtime among coworkers, a Filipino, who was used to Filipino table manners of being
quiet and behaved in front of guests, cannot believe that his Chinese friends are noisy at the table
(which is a gesture of enjoyment of the food). This illustrates
A. Cultural integration
B. Culture lag
C. Cultural relativity
D. Culture shock

“Culture shock” is a normal process of adapting to a new culture. It is a time when a person becomes
aware of the differences and/or conflicts in values and customs between their home culture and the new
culture they are in. Common feelings may be anxiety, confusion, homesickness, and/or anger.

100. When an anthropologist wants to record the temperature of Tuguegarao for his research, which
should he/she use?
A. Pie graph
B. Pictograph
C. Histogram
D. Bar graph

101. What is the appropriate visual representation for showing the number of corrupt police officials and
if they have been relieved from office?
A. Line graph
B. Bar graph
C. Cohort rate
D. Trend rate

Cohort analysis is an analytical technique that categorizes and divides data into groups with common
characteristics prior to analysis. This technique is typically used to make it easier for organizations to
isolate, analyze, and detect patterns in the lifecycle of a user, to optimize customer retention, and to
better understand user behavior in a particular cohort.

102. This is the international decade for a culture of peace and non-violence for the children of the world.
A. 1991- 2000
B. 2001-2010
C. 1981- 1990
D. 1993- 2003
United Nation assembly proclaims years 2001 to 2010 international decade for culture of peace and
non-violence for world's children

103. Which of the following presidents is featured on the P100 000 commemorative bill?
A. Emilio Aguinaldo
B. Jose Laurel
C. Manuel Quezon
D. Manuel Roxas

The BSP issued 1,000 pieces of P100,000 bills featuring the glorious and triumphant scene of the
proclamation of the Philippine independence by General Emilio Aguinaldo on June 12, 1898 and the
“Sigaw ng Himagsikan.”

104. The newest department which was created under the administration of President Noynoy Aquino.
A. Department of Indigenous Peoples' Welfare.
B. Department of Food and Agriculture
C. Department of Information and Communications Technology
D. National Telecommunications Training Institute

President Aquino signed Republic Act 10844 creating the Department of Information and
Communications Technology (DICT) on May 23, 2016. answering a clamor for a government agency
that is focused on ICT matters, including Internet speed and online or electronic-related crimes.

The DICT will also work with the Department of Education (DepEd), the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in
“mainstreaming ICT in schools and manpower development to ensure that the country’s human
resources are ICT-competent.”

On June 30, 2016, Bienvenido L. Reyes, an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines
and fraternity brother of Duterte, inaugurated Duterte as the sixteenth president of the Philippines in a
simple ceremony held in the largest room of Malacañang Palace in Manila.

105. First microsatellite built and designed by the Filipinos

A. Diwata-1
B. Bathala-1
C. Sputnik- 1
D. Explorer-1

Diwata-1 also known as PHL-Microsat-1 was a Philippine microsatellite launched to the International
Space Station (ISS) on March 23, 2016, and was deployed into orbit from the ISS on April 27, 2016. It
was the first Philippine microsatellite and the first satellite built and designed by Filipinos. It was followed
by Diwata-2, launched in 2018.

106. Present ruler of Thailand

A. Bhumibol Adulyadej
B. Vajiralongkorn
C. Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke
D. Rama I

Vajiralongkorn is King of Thailand. He is the only son of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit. In
1972, at the age of 20, he was made crown prince by his father. After his father's death on 13 October
2016, he was expected to ascend to the throne of Thailand but asked for time to mourn before taking
the throne.

waa·chee·raa·laang·kaan

107. First female president of South Korea.

A. Kim Hyun-joong
B. Park Chung- Hee
C. Lee Young Ae
D. Park Geun-Hye
Park Geun-Hye was the first woman to be elected president of South Korea, and also the first female
president popularly elected as head of state in East Asia. She was also the first South Korean president
to be born after the founding of South Korea.

108. The world's smallest fish, Paedocypris progenetica, was only recently discovered in this country.
A. Philippines
B. New Zealand
C. Indonesia
D. Korea

Paedocypris progenetica is a species of tiny cyprinid fish endemic to the Indonesian islands of Sumatra
and Bintan where it is found in peat swamps and blackwater streams.

109. The newest continent found and is considered as a "lost continent"

A. Zealandia
B. Gondwanaland
C. Afro-Eurasia
D. Rodinia

Zealandia also known as Tasmantis, is an almost entirely submerged mass of continental crust that
subsided after breaking away from Gondwanaland 83–79 million years ago. It has been described
variously as a submerged continent, continental fragment, and microcontinent.

110. World's happiest country:

A. Finland
B. Norway
C. Denmark
D. Switzerland

111. Any union or association of employees which exists in whole or in part for the purpose of collective
bargaining or of dealing with employers concerning terms and conditions of employment.
A. Guild
B. Fraternity
C. Labor organization
D. Labor relations

Labor relations are the term used to define the process between employers and employees,
management and unions in order to make decisions in organizations. The decisions taken refer to
wages, working conditions, hours of work, and safety at work, security and grievances.

112. PD No. 1152 refers to

A. Philippine Resources Code
B. Philippine Environmental Code
C. Philippine Labor Code
D. Family Code

Presidential Decree No. 1152 - Philippine Environment Code. This Act makes provision for the
protection of the environment of a broad sense. Its provisions are divided into Titles, the major part of
them dealing with specific aspects of environment protection.

113. What right is violated when one opens a letter without permission from the addressee?
A. Right to privacy of communication and correspondence.
B. Right to read a letter
C. Right to open the envelope without permission
D. Right to private affairs

114. The office in-charge of the promotion, preservation, and development of Philippine arts
A. NCAA
B. NCCA
C. DILG
D. LGU

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) formulates and implements policies and
plans that will conserve and promote the nation's historical and cultural heritage.
115. Can you be arrested without a warrant of arrest?
A. No, if you are a minor.
B. No, if you are more than 60 years old.
C. Yes, if you were reported to have committed a crime.
D. Yes, if you are in the act of committing a crime

Under Rule 113, Section 5 of the Revised Rules of Criminal Procedure, a peace officer or a private
person may, without a warrant, arrest a person: (a) When, in his presence, the person to be arrested
has committed, is actually committing, or is attempting to commit an offense.

116. He is considered as the father of modern geography.

A. Ptolemy
B. Alexander von Humboldt
C. Herodotus
D. Gerardus Mercator

Eratosthenes, the ancient Greek scholar is called the 'father of geography. He was the first one to use
the word geography and he also had a small-scale notion of the planet that helped him to determine the
circumference of the earth. About Eratosthenes: Eratosthenes was multi-talented.

Alexander von Humboldt, a German traveler, scientist, and geographer from 1769-1859, is commonly
known as the "father of modern geography." German geographer Carl Ritter is commonly associated
with Alexander von Humboldt as one of the founders of modern geography.

117. A kind of map that shows the different continents, countries, its boundaries, cities, and capitals.
A. Political
B. Climate
C. Physical
D. Economic

A political map is a type of map that represents political divisions, or human-created boundaries, of the
world, continents and major geographic regions. Political features are characteristics such as country
borders, roads, population centers and landform boundaries.

118. How can domestic violence best be minimized?

a. Heavier tax on alcohol
b. Stronger anti-illegal drugs drive
c. Award for the Best Father and Mother
d. Effective education on family life

119. What initiative is needed to prevent exploitation of children workers?

a. Scholarship
b. Subsidy for children
c. Socio-economic package
d. Stricter law against child exploitation

120. What can be done to prevent detention of juveniles with adult prisoners?
a. Separate cells of juveniles and adults
b. Lesson years of detention for juveniles
c. Alternative learning system in prisons
d. Upgrade juvenile penology program

Penology the study of the punishment of crime and of prison management.

121. The Negritos or Aetas are known to be the earliest inhabitants of our islands. After them, who came
first as permanent settlers?
a. The Malays b. The Chinese
c. The Indonesians d. The Spaniards

The first Settlers of the Philippines

1. Aetas/Negritos
2. Indones
3. Malays
122. This is the first sultanate in the Philippines which was created by Abu Bakar.
a. Sulu sultanate b. Maguindanao sultanate
c. Lanao sultanate d. Zamboanga sultanate

Sultanate of Sulu was established by its first sultan, Abu Bakr (Sayyid Abubakar Abirin). Sharif ul-
Hashim (began reign 17 November 1405) was the regal name of Sharif Abubakar Abirin Al-Hashmi. He
was an Arab-Muslim explorer and the founder of the Sultanate of Sulu. He assumed the political and
spiritual leadership of the realm, and was given the title Sultan, and was also the first Sultan of Sulu.

123. Who led the first Europeans who arrived in the Philippines?
a. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi b. Marco Polo
c. Ruy Villalobos d. Ferdinand Magellan

Ferdinand Magellan was the first European recorded to have landed in the Philippines. He arrived in
March 1521 during his circumnavigation of the globe.

124. The governor-general who issued a decree for ancient Filipinos to have Spanish surnames
a. Camilo Polavieja b. Narciso Claveria
c. Eulogio Despujol d. Francisco de la Torre

125. He is the governor-general who introduced the monopoly of tobacco.

a. Jose Basco b. Camilo Polavieja
c. Ramon Blanco d. Antonio de Urbiztondo

126. The most admired Spanish governor-general by the Filipinos

a. Izquierdo b. Blanco
c. Dela Torre d. Polavieja

127. From whom did we learn the love for lavish fiestas or celebrations?
a. The Americans b. The Japanese
c. The Spanish d. The Malays

128. He is the founder of the first labor union, Union Obrera Democratica, of the country.
a. Isabelo delos Reyes b. Pedro Pelaez
c. Apolinario Mabini d. Gregorio Aglipay

The Union Obrero Democratica de Filipinas formerly known as the Union Obrera Democratica was
founded on February 2, 1902 by Isabelo delos Reyes and Herminigildo Cruz. It advocated the rights of
the labor force during the American occupation of the Philippines.

129. The Philippines was ruled by Spain through until 1814.

a. Viceroy of Cuba b. Viceroy of Mexico
c. Viceroy of Portugal d. Viceroy of Guam

130. Who was the Filipino native who wanted to be a priest but was rejected because he was a native
and so formed a religious brotherhood?
A. Andres Malong B. Juan Sumoroy
C. Apolinario de la Cruz D. Pedro Almazan

Apolinario de la Cruz (July 22, 1815 – November 4, 1841), better known as Hermano Pule, Spanish for
"Brother Pule"; also spelled Hermano Puli), was a Filipino religious leader who founded and led the
Cofradía de San José (Confraternity of Saint Joseph).

131. The campaign of the Filipino seculars to administer parishes occupied by the Spanish regulars or
the Filipinization in the administration of parishes
A. Secularization B. Regularization
C. Contractualization D. Hispanization

The secularization movement in the Philippines was a movement in the Philippines under Spanish
colonial administration from the 18th to late 19th century for greater rights for native Filipino Roman
Catholic clergymen. The movement had significant implications to Filipino nationalism and the
Philippine Revolution.
132. The propaganda movement was example of the Filipinos' expression of nationalism; however,
most people today doubt the nationalistic intention of the propaganda due to its non-advocacy of
A. Assimilation of the Philippines by Spain
B. Reform in the administration
C. Generation of the Philippines from Spain
D. Annexation of the Philippines

133. Novel about political ideas in story form that depicts a coming of the revolution.
A. Noli Me Tangere B. Uncle's Tom Cabin
C. El Filibusterismo D. Florante at Laura

Rizal's second novel, El Filibusterismo (The Revolution), was published in 1891. The Fili speculates on
the likelihood and outcome of a revolution against the Spaniards. Rizal's views enraged the Spanish
friars and colonial authorities.

134. Even though women of the Katipunan were exempted from the blood compact, who participated
in it and fought fearlessly, in the revolutions in Bataan, including the Battle of Biakna-Bato?
A. Agueda Esteban B. Trinidad Tecson
C. Teresa Magbanua D. Gregoria de Jesus

Even though women-members of the Katipunan were exempted from the pact, Trinidad Tecson
participated in Sanduguan(blood compact). She fought fearlessly in 12 bloody battles of the revolution
in Bulacan, including the famous Battle of Biak-na-Bato. Later, she became known as The Mother of
the Philippine Red Cross.

135. He should be an epitome for every young boy. Despite being poor and orphaned at an early age,
those did not hinder him from becoming one of our country's greatest heroes.
A. Apolinario Mabini B. Emilio Jacinto
C. Andres Bonifacio D. Macario Sakay

Andres was orphaned at an early age and was left with the heavy burden of raising his young brothers
and sisters. He had to make and sell canes and paper fans to make both ends meet. He also worked
in a shop owned by Spanish masters and worked odd jobs to support all his siblings. He did not have
any formal schooling but his thirst for learning led him to know how to read and write by intermittent and
informal tutorship. His kind of life made him see the world as a cruel and unfair place to live. He
developed an inner anger against the establishment and led him to imbibe a rebelliousness and
revolutionary spirit.

136. Who was the Katipunero through whom the Katipunan was discovered by Fr. Mariano Gil?
A. Apolonio de la Cruz B. Teodoro Patiño
C. Jose del Rosario D. Daniel Tirona

Patiño went to his sister Honoria and revealed the secrets and plans of the KKK. Honoria then went to
tell the head nun about this. The nun urged Patiño to tell the secrets to the parish priest.

137. The best general of the Philippine revolution

A. Emilio Aguinaldo B. Gregorio del Pilar
C. Antonio Luna D. Marcelo del Pilar

Antonio Luna, was considered to be the most famous and fiercest general during the Philippine-
American war; Intelligent, highly skilled as a marksman, and had a formal military education in Europe.

He was also the founder of the Philippines's first military academy, which existed during the First
Philippine Republic.

138. What is the important event that happened on December 30, 1896?
A. Vatican recognizes Israel.
B. Jose Rizal was executed.
C. Philippines was opened to world trade.
D. Ferdinand Marcos is inaugurated.

139. He is the last Spanish governor-general of the country.

A. Ramon Blanco B. Fernando Rivera
C. Camilo Polavieja D. Diego de los Rios
140. Upon his advice, who made Aguinaldo change the dictatorial government to a revolutionary one
on June 23, 1898?
A. Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista B. Cayetano Arellano
C. Miguel Malvar D. Apolinario Mabini

141. Arrange the sequence of governments during the Revolutionary era:

1. Dictatorial Government
2. Revolutionary Government
3. Biak-na-Bato Republic
4. First Philippine Republic

A. 2314 B. 3 1 2 4 C. 4 1 3 2 D. 1 2 3 4

The Biak-na Bato Republic

Emilio Aguinaldo established his headquarters in Biak-na-Bato in Bulacan province. Issued a

proclamation stating the following demands:

▪ Expulsion of the friars and the return of the friar lands to the Filipinos
▪ Representation of the Philippines in the Spanish Cortes
▪ Freedom of the press and of religion
▪ Abolition of the government’s power to banish Filipinos
▪ Equality for all before the law.

A charter based on the Cuban Constitution was also drafted by Felix Ferrer and Isabelo
Artacho. It was signed on November 1, 1897. The Biak-na-Bato Constitution provided for the
establishment of a Supreme council that would serve as the highest governing body of the
Republic. It also outlined certain basic human rights, such as freedom of religion, freedom of
the press, and the right to education. Emilio Aguinaldo and Mariano Trias were elected
Supreme Council president and vice president, respectively.

142. Peace agreement between Filipinos & Spanish

A. Pact of Biak-na-Bato B. La Liga Filipina
C. Propaganda DR. D. Treaty of Paris

The Pact of Biak-na-Bato

On December 23, 1897, Generals Celestino Tejero and Ricardo Monet of the Spanish army
arrived in Biak-na-Bato and became hostages of the rebels. A ceasefire was declared by both
camps and an agreement between Aguinaldo and the Spanish forces was made -that the
Spanish government will grant self-rule to the Philippines in 3 years if Aguinaldo went to exile
and surrender his arms. In exchange, Aguinaldo will receive P800,000 (Mexican Pesos) as
remuneration to the revolutionaries and an amnesty. After receiving a partial payment of
P400,000, Aguinaldo left for Hong Kong on December 27, 1897. Some Filipino generals,
however, did not believe in the sincerity of the Spaniards. They refused to surrender their
arms.

143. What is the important event that happened on December 10, 1898?
A. Treaty of Paris B. Treaty of Zaragoza
C. Treaty of Tordesillas D. Treaty of Versailles

Representatives of Spain and the United States signed a peace treaty in Paris on December 10, 1898,
which established the independence of Cuba, ceded Puerto Rico and Guam to the United States, and
allowed the victorious power to purchase the Philippines Islands from Spain for $20 million.

144. Did the Spanish missionaries play a vital role in the conquest of the Filipinos?
A. Yes, by their benevolence the Spanish missionaries held the conquered territories for Spain.
B. Yes, the Spanish missionaries fought side by side with the Spanish conquistadores.
C. No, the Spanish missionaries were against Spain's subjugation of the Filipinos.
D. No, the Spanish missioners were only concerned with the natives’ conversion to the faith
145. It is an autonomy granted to the Filipinos during the Commonwealth government.
A. Full independence B. Freedom in education
C. American citizenship D. Partial Independence

146. The American promise of granting independence to the Filipinos after a transition period was
contained in the following legislation except
A. Jones Law B. Hare-Hawes-Cutting law
C. Philippine Bill of 1902 D. Tydings-McDuffie Law

The Philippine Bill of 1902 mandated the creation of a bicameral or a two-chamber Philippine Legislature
with the Philippine Commission as the Upper House and the Philippine Assembly as the Lower House.

Jones Act | Philippine Autonomy Act of 1916 - statute announcing the intention of the
United States government to “withdraw their sovereignty over the Philippine Islands as
soon as a stable government can be established therein.”

Hare-Hawes-Cutting Act – the first US law passed setting a process and a date for the
Philippines to gain independence from the United States. It was the result of the OsRox
Mission led by Sergio Osmeña and Manuel Roxas.

Tydings -Mc Duffie Act - provided for a ten-year transitional period to prepare for
independence. The Philippine Independence Act, the Commonwealth of the Philippines.

147. The date of World War Il outbreak in the Philippines

A. December 7, 1941 B. December 8, 1941
C. December 9, 1941 D. December 10, 1941

Japan launched a surprise attack on the Philippines on December 8, 1941, just ten hours after the attack
on Pearl Harbor. Initial aerial bombardment was followed by landings of ground troops both north and
south of Manila.

148. The commander of the American and Filipino forces in Bataan

A. Edward King B. Jonathan Wainwright
C. Douglas MacArthur D. Arthur MacArthur

General Douglas MacArthur

The commander-in-chief of the U.S. and Filipino forces in the islands, General Douglas MacArthur,
consolidated all of his Luzon-based units on the Bataan Peninsula to fight against the Japanese army.

On 23 December 1941, only two weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor, General MacArthur-then
commanding American forces in the Philippines-made one of the most difficult and important decisions
of his long and famous military career. Under the threat of impending disaster, he determined on that
day to withdraw his forces on Luzon to the Bataan Peninsula, to declare the Philippine capital, Manila,
an open city, and to transfer his headquarters to the tiny island of Corregidor.

Fearing that Corregidor would soon fall, and MacArthur would be taken prisoner, President Franklin D.
Roosevelt ordered MacArthur to go to Australia.

Edward King, the American field commander, made a fateful decision, April 9, as he surrendered rather
than see any more of his starving, diseased men slaughtered by the advancing Japanese army.

Thus General Edward P. King surrendered the Bataan command to the Japanese. His meeting with
General Nagano Kamaechiro and Colonel Nakayama Matoo began at 11 a.m. of April 9, 1942; he
officially surrendered the Bataan command on 12:30 p.m. John H.

149. Memories of brutality which was so inhumane during the Japanese regime were always associated
with a particular Japanese group called
A. Kalibapi B. Kempetai
C. Kamikaze D. Samurai

Kempeitai were soldiers who acted as armed military and security policemen, but with a high degree of
independence. This article describes the recruitment and training of the Kempeitai, its organization, and
its philosophy of superiority.
The Kapisanan ng Paglilingkod sa Bagong Pilipinas (Association for Service to the New Philippines), or
KALIBAPI, was a fascist Filipino political party that served as the sole party of state during the Japanese
occupation.

The Japanese word kamikaze is usually translated as "divine wind" (kami is the word for "god", "spirit",
or "divinity", and kaze for "wind"). Kamikaze, officially Shinpū Tokubetsu Kōgekitai, were a part of the
Japanese Special Attack Units of military aviators who flew suicide attacks for the Empire of Japan
against Allied naval vessels. The Japanese considered the goal of damaging or sinking large numbers
of Allied ships to be a just reason for suicide attacks; kamikaze was more accurate than conventional
attacks, and often caused more damage. Some kamikazes were still able to hit their targets even after
their aircraft had been crippled.

150. In which order did the following occupy the Philippines?

A. Spaniards, Americans, Japanese, British
B. Spaniards, Americans, British, Japanese
C. British, Spaniards. Americans, Japanese
D. Spaniards, British, Americans, Japanese