Table of Specifications

Second Periodical Examination

Introduction to Philosophy

Topics No. of No. Number of Test Number of Test

Days of Items Items (LOTS) Items (HOTS)
Remembering, Analyzing,
Applying, Evaluating, Creating
Understanding
Inetersubjectivity 6 9

Intersubjectivity and Individual 7 11

Differences

Society and Social Interactions 8 13

Death and the Meaning of Life 6 9

Man – a Being Towards God 5 8

TOTAL 32 50

Prepared by:

Mark Antony B. Perello

Teacher I

CHECKED BY:

ARMANDO D. ISON
Master Teacher I
NOTED BY:

MRS. MERCELITA G. JAVIER

Principal II
 Luis Y. Ferrer Jr. Senior High School
Second Periodical Examination
Introduction to Philosophy

Name: ___________________________________________________ Score: ______________

Grade and Section: ________________________________________ Date: _______________

I. On your paper, the letter of the correct answers for each item.

1. A person can establish different kinds of relationship with other people. This kind of
relationship treats other people not as individuals and with less dignity.
a. Intersubjectivity b. Subject c. Object d. To be with

2. A relationship wherein a person treats other people as with mutual respect and as a
p0erson also created by God.
a. Co – presence b. Intersubjectivity c. Subject d. Object

3. It is the preposition used to describe the relationship of treating other people as

subjects.
a. Beside b. Among c. Alongside d. With

4. A felling that can be rooted from a genuine care for others. The feeling of
compassion.
a. Sympathy b. Empathy c. Love d. Concern

5. It is considered one of the most important ingredients to establish relationships with

others.
a. Love b. Respect c. Communication d. Empathy

6. A person always talks and brag about himself and tries to transform other people to
their likeness. This is an example of what kind of relationship according to Martin
Buber?
a. I – You Relationship c. I – It Relationship
b. I – I Relationship d. I – Thou Relationship

7. A kind of relationship characterized with outmost respect and care for the welfare of
other people and where a genuine dialogue takes place.
a. I – I Relationship c. I – Him Relationship
b. I – It Relationship d. I – You Relationship

8. According to Martin Buber, treating a disabled person as a form of ridicule and

entertainment in carnivals in a __________ kind of relationship.
a. I – It Relationship c. I – Him Relationship
b. I – You Relationship d. I – I Relationship

9. Why do we need to practice intersubjectivity?

a. Because respect begets respect.
b. Because every person is created equally in the likeness of our Lord.
c. Because every person is unique.
d. Because every person as their own talents, skills and intelligence.

10. It is considered an inherit characteristics of every individual to be unique and

different in their own way.
a. Intersubjectivity c. Transcendent
b. Totalization d. Individual Differences
11. A person has the power to be their own best version. This concept is best explained
by _______________.
a. Familiarity c. Totalization
b. Transcendence d. Astonishment
12. In the parable of the Good Samaritan, who is Jesus pertaining to as the good
neighbour?
a. The people in need. c. Every one of us.
b. The priest that can help. d. Our government officials.

13. This is a concept wherein we are figuratively ‘putting other people in a box’ and not
giving them the chance to grow and achieved their full potential.
a. Totalization c. Familiarity
b. Transcendence d. Astonishment

14. What is genuine listening?

a. Listening attentively during a class.
b. Listening in the favourite music played through a head phone.
c. Listening to the advices of your parents.
d. Listening carefully with your heart.

15. Astonishment is the feeling of being surprised. Which of the following is the best
example of astonishment?
a. You suddenly bumped into your favourite artist in the comfort room.
b. Your crush accidentally texted you ‘Good Night’.
c. An orphan and poor child graduated Valedictorian.
d. Rain suddenly fell in a very hot day.

16. Why is it improper to tell someone who is going through a major problem in their
life the statement ‘I know how you feel’?
a. Because the person did not seek your advice.
b. Because we cannot truly feel and understand the person’s situation unless we
became him or her.
c. Because we should let the person solve and deal with his or her own problem alone.
d. Because only God can truly help the person in solving his or her own problem.

17. Familiarity is the state of being familiar with something or someone. What will be
the result of over familiarity to a person or a thing?
a. We tend to be complacent that will result totalization of the person or situation.
b. We will have the chance to increase the number of people included in our family.
c. We can have the genuine members of our family and chosen family.
d. We can experience intersubjectivity in our relation with others.

18. What is the best lesson of the parable of the Good Samaritan?
a. We should rebel against extra judicial killings.
b. We should ignore the homeless and helpless people in the street because they may
turn out to be criminals.
c. We should love other people the way our God Love us.
d. We should be helpful neighbours so we can be rewarded.

19. Silence is the state of being silent. Why is silence essential to genuine listening?
a. Because though silence we can hear the voice and message of God.
b. Because through silence we can concentrate in making feasible solutions to difficult
problems.
c. Because through silence we can think properly and focus on the real problem.
d. Because through silence we can listen using our heart.

20. How can we respect individual differences?

a. By treating every person base on what our mind dictates about them.
b. By treating every person as a unique creation of God.
c. By treating every person base on their level of intelligence.
d. By treating every person with care and love.

21. It is composed of people living together with the same and shared culture, tradition
and laws.
a. Social System b. Social Interactions c. Market d.
Society
22. There are two kinds of social interactions. This is the kind of social interactions
wherein people treat other people with respect and love.
a. Transactional Interactions c. Personal Interactions
b. Social System of Power d. Social System of Money

23. The social system of money is one of the Social Theories of Habermas. It is
considered an economic system. What kind of logic does this social system follow?
a. The logic of having and not having.
b. The logic of upholding the respects for others.
c. The logic of cooperative communication.
d. The logic of commanding and obeying.

24. Money is integral to the society and market because _____________.

a. Money is essential in enforcing faith and religion.
b. Money facilitates exchange of goods and services.
c. Money creates corruption.
d. Money can influence the government of the society.

25. There are two elements for a society to develop. Symbolic reproduction refers to the
transmission of culture. On the other hand, Material reproduction refers to
________________.
a. Mutually recognizing each member of the society.
b. Using threats and sanctions in enforcing the rule.
c. Use exchange value of currencies for communication.
d. Manage resources for the benefits of the society’s member.

26. Aside from the transmission of our culture and establishment of cooperation among
the members of the society, symbolic reproduction also helps the members of the
society realize their ____________.
a. National symbols to be in the society.
b. Identity as a person and as a society.
c. Government used in the society.
d. Sets of rules in the society.

27. Why is material reproduction and essential reproduction essential in the

development of a society?
a. Because the wealth in the society will be easily achieved.
b. Because the society will have a unique culture.
c. Because it can create balance in the society.
d. Because the people in the society will be educated.

28. The tribal society and the feudal society are the foundation of the development of
the society in the world. What is the main characteristic of the tribal and feudal
societies?
a. The leaders of the society have the full control in both material and symbolic
reproduction of the society.
b. Both of the societies started and develop base on land ownership.
c. Culture, tradition and values are given less attention as compared to politics and
government in both of the societies.
d. Members of tribal and feudal societies were free to choose what religion they will
follow.

29. The economic system during the Medieval Period that is solely base on the
accumulation of precious metals like gold and silver.
a. Capitalism b. Mercantilism c. Feudalism d. Communism

30. In mechanistic model of solidarity, the tribal leader and feudal lord were the only
one who had the power over all the aspects of the society. All the decisions will be
given by the leader. What is the main advantage of this model?
a. The crime rate in the society will be lessened.
b. Culture, tradition and values will be varied and different.
c. Wealth distribution will be unequal.
d. There will only be one system to be followed in the society.

31. The modern industrialised societies gave birth to two economic systems. One of
which is Capitalism which until now is followed by majority of the countries in the
world. Why is Capitalism the system adopted by many nations in the world?
a. Because the Roman Catholic religion is given much priority in this system.
b. Because gold and silver is available in the capitalistic market.
c. Because it promotes freedom of enterprise, democracy and individuality.
d. Because the government is controlled by the wealthy businessmen.

32. The kind of solidarity wherein the members of the society have a great part in the
decision making process of the leader of the society.
a. Organic Solidarity c. Mechanistic Solidarity
b. Contractual Solidarity d. Solidarity

33. It is the best characteristic of Modern Industrialized Societies.

a. Gold and silver is the basis of the societies’ currency.
b. The promotion of democracy in politics and economics.
c. Members of the society are free to venture into a business.
d. The resources used in production are equally distributed.

34. It is considered the oldest religion in the world.

a. Islam b. Judaism c. Confucianism d. Hinduism

35. The best characteristic of death.

a. Death is the way to heaven. c. Death is a punishment.
b. Death is inevitable. d. Rich and powerful people also die.

36. According to him, when a person dies, his flesh and his soul will eventually be
dissolved in air.
a. Plato b. Socrates c. Democritus d. Dionysius

37. The law of karma is the basis of Hinduism. What does the law of karma implies?
a. Every person will live in the after – life.
b. Life is an echo.
c. Our soul will be brought back to the one who created it.
d. When a person dies, his memory will still live.

38. According to Martin Heidegger, man is a being towards death so we should live in
an authentic existence. What does this implies?
a. We should live our lives to the fullest by fulfilling the mission given to us by God.
b. Life is short, live in happiness.
c. Death will come at any time, at any place, so we should be prepared.
d. Create our own path that will lead to God.

39. It is a belief in Hinduism that when a person dies, his soul will live again taking
other forms of life in accordance with what you did in your previous life.
a. Evolution b. Fertilization c. Ascension d. Reincarnation

40. Which among the following is the best example of inauthentic existence?
a. Living a life in the service of others.
b. Realizing our life’s own mission by following God’s plan.
c. Finding happiness in the material things this world can offer.
d. Reaching our dreams even in an illegal means.

41. Base on the teachings of the Catholic Church, death is the way to an eternal life.
What is the immortal part of a being that will be brought back to the One who
created it?
a. Ideas b. Spirit c. Emotions d. Memories

42. Why do we need to look at death on a positive manner?

a. For us to live in an authentic existence.
b. So that we will not disintegrate in air when we die.
c. To achieve all our dreams.
d. For us to acquire all the wealth in the world.

43. How did St. Augustine describe the human beings base on the relationship we have
with God?
a. Men are beings with ending.
b. Men are creative beings.
c. Men are beings in search of happiness.
d. Men are restless flames.

44. It is considered the highest form of prayer.

a. Novena b. Procession c. Eucharistic Mass d. Bible Service

45. God gave us His Ten Commandments. Of all the commandments, which one is the
greatest?
a. Honour your father and mother.
b. Love one another.
c. Thou shall not kill.
d. Honour your Lord God.

46. Base on Psalm 42:1, our yearning for God’s presence is like a __________.
a. A plant needing some watering.
b. A metal needs soldering and welding.
c. A balance sheet needs proper calculation.
d. A deer thirst for stream water.

47. According to St. Thomas Aquinas, the ultimate goal of man is the pursuit to
happiness. Man can achieved happiness in the after – life, when we finally meet our
Creator. Here on earth, how can we achieve genuine happiness?
a. If we learn how to love and we love every God’s creation.
b. If we acquire all the material wealth in this world.
c. If we finally achieved our dreams.
d. If we seen all the places in the world we dreamt of seeing.

48. Other religions have their own version of God. Hinduism’s ultimate being is ______.
a. Vishnu b. Shiva c. Brahma d. Krishna
49. What does the statement ‘Man is a being towards God’ implies?
a. Man need to adhere in the Ten Commandments religiously.
b. Man thirst for the love, happiness and rest that can only be found in God.
c. Man is created in the likeness of the Lord to stewards His creation.
d. Man can create his own destiny to achieve happiness.

50. How can we achieve a true and good connection with God?
a. We should be protect and use God’s creation wisely.
b. We should respect our parents and other old people every time.
c. We should attend bible services and religious gatherings.
d. We should learn how to pray and do good deeds to our fellow men.