1. Which statement is TRUE of the pre-Spanish Filipino government?

A. The datu exercised all powers of government.

B. Laws were formulated by a law making body elected by the datu.

C. Laws were formulated by a law making body elected by the community.

D. There was a court created by the datu to hear complaints.

2. What characteristic/s of government is established by the 1987 Constitution? I. Presidential system of

3. If four present government is a democracy, where does power reside? A. IN the Filipino People B. In
congress C. In the President D. In the Supreme Court

4. In President’s Quezon time, the coutry had the Philippine Commonwealth. What is TRUE about
Philippine Commonwealth? A. were fully independent B. were partially independent C. were granted
total freedom to course their destiny only in matters of education D. were citizensof the United States

5. In the decade of 70s, one clamor of the activists who steged street demonstration on the streets was
“Down with the oligarchs!” What did they accuse the governmentof as suggested by the underlined
word? A. a rule of the few rich C. anti-poor B. a form of dictatorship D. elitist

6. With the Batasang Pambansa performing legislative and executive powers in the Marcos regime,
which form of government implemented? A. Parliamentary C. Monarchial B. Dictatorial D.
Presidential

7. What form of government is characterized by the separation of powers? A. Parliamentary C.

8. To which type of political system do we belong? A. Colonialism C. Democracy B. Totalitarianism D.

9. In which form of government does power and authority reside in a few persons who govern for their
own interest? A. Oligarchy C. Democracy B. Monarchy D. Parliamentary
10. Which of the following represents the smallest subunit of government in the Philippines at present>
A. Purok C. Sitio B. Barangay D. Zone

11. The Pilippine Government is divided into three branches: Exacutive, Legislative and judiciary. Wich
among the following best describes this division of the legislative body of the country? A.Tricameralism
C. Emancipation of state B. Separation of powers D. Division of labor

12. The Pilippine Legislature is divided into two major bodies, the Senate and the House of
Representative. Which among the following best describes this division of the legislative body of the
country? A. Bipartisanism C. Unicameralism B. Co-legislative power D. Bicameralism

13. Which type of governance is characterized by a union of partially self-government states or regions
united by a central government? A. Federalism C. Democracy B. Socialism D. Totalitarianism

14. In England, Queen Elizabeth acts as head of state. This country has a parliament and a Prime
Minister. Which among the following best describes the form of government in this country? A.
Absolute monarchy C. Oligarchy B. Constitutional monarchy D. Aristocracy

15. In which form of governmentare all citizens treated as equals on certain dimensions such as religion,
politics, economics, social status and culture? A. Totalitarianism C. Socialism B. Democracy D.
Egalitarianism

HUMAN RIGHTS

16. What human 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 the letter C. Right to open the
envelope without permission D. Right to private affairs

17. When an individual is imprisoned without proper investigation what right is violated? A. Right to
process of law C. Right to process paper B. Right to secure persons D. Right to protection

18. What law was passed by Philippine Congress in 1995 which affirms the total integration of persons
with disabilities into the mainstream of society? A. Republic act No. 7277 C. Republic act No. 7722 B.
Republic act No. 7784 D. Republic act No. 7776
19. Which is the best definition of inclusive education endorsed by DepEd? A. It is a flexible and
individualized support system for children and youth with special education needs B. It is a
mandate to include all children and youth in community activities. C. It is a system to support children
and youth in exclusive schools. D. It is a special support for children and youth who cannot attend
school.

Read the text below then answer item # 20.

Inclusion is a basic right of every Filipino child with special needs to education, rehabilitation, support
services, work training and employment opportunities, community participation and independent living.

20. To prepare teachers to handle inclusive education what specialization is offered in teacher
educational institution? A. Special Education C. Kindergarten courses B. Special Course D. Pre school
education

Read the text below then answer items 21-22

Article XIV Section of the 1987 Philippine Constitution mandates that the “State shall protect and
promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to
make such educational accessible to all.

21. Which of the gaols of EFA 2015 aims to achieve the above mentioned constitutional mandate? A.
Universal completion of full cycle of basic eduation schooling with satisfactory achievement levels
by all at every grade or year B. Universal completion of primary education with satisfactory
achievement levels at every grade level C. Universal completion of secondary education with
satisfactory achievement levels at every grade level D. Universal elimination of drop outs and
repetition by all at every grade or year including satisfactory achievement levels

22. What is the best indicator of “quality education” as invoked in the constitution? A. Generation of
reliable measurements on dropout rate B. Generation of reliable measurements on cohort survival rate
C. Generation of reliable measurements of educational outcomes D. Generation of reliable
measurements on participation rate
23. An individual has the right to file writ of amparo before the investigation of an administrative cased
against him/her. What fundamental right is invoked by the individual? A. Rigth to lif, liberty and security
B. Right to due process C. Right to be defended by a public attorney. D. right to self-defence

24. What is the writ of habeas data? A. Right to information privacy C. Right to transmit data B. Right
to accumulate data D. Right to search private information

25. The code of ethics of Professional Teachers provides that a teacher has the right and duty to
determine the academic marks and the promotion of learners. What the obligation of the teacher in
relation to the aforementioned right is as mandated in the Education Act of 1982? A. Refrain from
making deductions in students’ scholastic rating for acts not of poor scholarship B. Refrain from
discriminating high and low achievers in the classes he/she handles. C. Refrain from inflecting corporal
punishment and make it a basic for deductions in scholastic ratings. D. Refrain from segrating the
fast and slow learners for convenience in rating them.

26. When a teacher is charged with an administrative case commited in the lawful discharge of
professional duties, what right may the teacher invoke for her defense? A. Right to receive
compensation in the duration of the case B. Right to be given the due process of law C. Right to be
defended by the organization of teachers to which he/she is a member D. Right to be provided with free
legal service by the appropriate office

27. What is the teacher’s accountability in the achievement of quality education? A. Be accountabl for
the grading performance of learners B. Be accountable for the effective attainment of specified learning
objectives and outcomes C. Be accountable for reporting the performance of learners to parents D. Be
accountable for reporting the performance of learners to the school head and stakeholders.

28. Which is the overriding aim of the constitutional mandate on social justice? A. To bridge the gap
between the rich and the poor B. To protect the squatter in the possession of the premises occupied by
him because he is poor C. To authorize the taking of what is in excess of one’s personal needs and
the giving it to another D. To work for social equality

29. Which principle states that no man in this country is above the law and that law must be obeyed by
all and applied to everyone – rich or poor, lowly or powerful – without fear or favor? A. Rule or law C.
Separation of church and State B. Rule of the majority D. Social justice

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

31. Filpino citezens have the power to participate in the establishment or administration of government
such as right to vote and be voted upon as an exercise of ________________. A. political rights C.
social rights B. civil rights D. economic rights

32. Can the accused waive his right to remain silent and to have competent and independent councel?
A. NO, except in writing andin the present of the councel. B. Yes, if there is no counsel offering his
service. C. No, it cannot be waived. D. Yes, if he voluntarily does so.

33. Which is right violated wiretapping A. Freedom of expression B. The right to private property C.
The right to privacy of communication D. The right to information on matters of public concern

34. Which act is deprivation of life without due process? A. Killingin self-defense C. Imposition of the
death penalty B. Salvaging D. Death resulting from illness.

35. Is land grabbing an act of deprivation of property without due process? A. Yes. C. Yes, if the land
grabber is rich. B. No. D. No, if the land grabber is landless.

36. Can you be arrested without 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.

37. Can religious instruction be taught to schools? I. Yes, if given free. II. Yes, if given outside class hours.
III. Yes, only to those children whose parents give their consent in writing. A. I and III C. I, II, and III B.
II and III D. III only

38. Can an accused avail of free legal assistance? A. No, there is no such thing as free lunch. B. Yes,
provided he is classified as poor litigant by the court. C. Yes, if the act committed is a minor offense. D.
No, if the offense is grave.

39. My right is another man’s duty. Which one CORRECTLY illustrates this? A. My right to my private
property requires my neighbor’s duty not to trespass the same. B. I have freedom of speech but see to
it that I speak only what is true. C. Suffrage is both a right and a duty. D. I exercise my right in such a
way that it does not violateanother person’s right.
40. Every right has abuilt-in duty. Which of the following illustrates CORRECTLY? A. I have the right to
vote, and it is the duty of the COMELEC to allow me to vote. B. My right to privacy requires my neighbor
to respect it. C. I have the right to sell you my cellphone but it is your duty to pay for it. D. I have the
right to my car but I must see to it that I obey traffic rules.

41. Can a person be imprisoned for debt? A. No, if he can’t he pay the interst of his debt. B. Yes, if he
has no property with which to pay his debt. C. No. D. Yes, if he stubbornly refuses to pay.

42. What does “presumption of innocence” mean in so far as human right is concerned? A. A suspect is
considered guilty until proven otherwise. B. A suspect has the right to remain silent. C. A suspect has
the right to a legal counsel. D. A suspect remains innocent until proven guilty.

43. No person may be elected as a President of the Philippines unless he? She a ___________. A.
natural born citizen B. resident for Philippines for atleast 2 years C. At least 21 years old D. professional

44. Who does the canvassing of votes for President and Vice President in every election? A. Comelec
and Chief Justice C. Supreme Court and Congress B. Senate and Congress D. Joint committee of
Congress

45. All appropriations, revenue or tariff bills shall originate exclusively from the ____________. A.
Senate C. House of Representatives B. Sangguniang Panlalawigan D. Department of budget

46. Which department has the authority to make laws and to alter them when needed? A. Executive C.
Judicial B. Legislative D. Administrative

47. A bill becomes a law even if not signed by the President after _______ days. A. 60 C. 20 B. 40 D.
30

48. Which refers to the act of the President to stay the execution of a convict? A. Commutation C.
Pardon B. Amnesty D. Reprieve

49. Who has the power to declare the existence of a state of war? A. Chief Justice C. Senate President
B. Electoral Tribunal D. Congress
50. A losing senatorial candidate may file a protest against the winner. What body will assume
jurisdiction over the case? A. Supreme Court C. COMELEC B. Electoral Tribunal D. Regional Trial Court

51. How is the crime of rape classified? A. Heinous C. Slander B. Homicide D. Malicious Mischief

52. All Filipino citizens have the right to vote and to be voted upon as a governmental official. What is
the constitutional right called? A. Passive right to vote C. Suffrage B. Political franchise D. Electoral
right

53. Any individual has the right to question why he is being arrested, and to summon his accusers to
court so that due process may be performed. This right is embodied in which of the following? A.
Reclusion perpetua C. Prison mayor B. Res ipsa loquitur D. Habeas corpus

54. Which among the following represents political process involved in amending or revising the
Philippine constitution to adapt the present Philippine situation? A. Constitutional conversion C. Charter
change B. Citizens’ assembly D. Constitutional correction

55. Which is TRUE of the historical development of the Philippines? A. It has never been an independent
nation. B. It ahs been an independent nation ever since. C. It has evolved from a colony to a fully
ndependent nation. D. It has not achieved full independence from the very beginning.

56. Which problem is common from the Presidency os Marcos, Aquino, Ramos, Estrada,
MacapagalArroyo and Benigno Aquino III. A. Social Justice C. Poor governance B. Peace and security
D. Moral degeneration

57. Basically, the Philippine agrarian problem is a question of ____________. A. land distribution C.
graft and corruption B. nepotism and corruption D. environmental degration

58. Every elected PResident of the Philippines delivers SONA. What does SONA mean? A. Speech of the
Nation Assembly B. Speech of the Nation Address C. State of the Nation Address D. State of the Nation
Advocacy

59. Rizal founded the La Liga Filipina ______________. I. unite the whole country. II fight violence and in
justice III. revolt against the Spaniards A. I and III C. I and II B. II only D. IIand III
60. Which is TRUE of the Philippines? A. It was colonized by Spai, Portugal, Anerica, and Japan. B. It has
been part of the world’s economy since the Spanish colonial rule. C. It is one of the least populated
countries in the world. D. It has teo autonomous regions – ARMM and NCR.

61. Which is TRUE of the Philippines? A. It has been colonized by two European colonial powers. B. It
has never been united as nation. C. There have been attempts to change its government to a
parliamentary form. D. It is the only Christian country in Asia.

62. As a result of EDSA 1, The Philippines ________. A. became known worldwide for its People Power
Revolution B. changed its form of government to parliamentary C. saw the impeachment of Joseph
Estrada as president D. intensified its participation in international affairs

63. Which is true of a former President Corazon Aquino? I. The first female president of the Philippines.
II. The first female president in Asia. III. Described as the “icon of Democracy”. A. I, II and III C. I and III
B. I an II D. I only

64. A year ago “Cha-cha” and “con ass” were popular words oin the Philippines. With which the words
“Cha-cha” and “con ass” associated? A. Imposition of martial law B. Return to a dictatorial form of
government C. Amendment of the present Constitution D. Division between Senate and Huose of
Representatived

65. The Philippine revolts against Spain, the Philippine-American war, the Muslim rebellion, the NPA,
the MILF and Abu sayyaf movement point to the reality of ________ in the Philippines. A. multi-
ethnicity C. poor quality of education B. poverty D. insurgency

66. Which of the following was the first to happen? A. Aguinaldo was captured. B. Aguinaldo declared
Philippine independence. C. Guerilla warfare against the US was initiated. D. The Philippines was ceded
to the US by the treaty of Paris.

67. With whom is the “Strong Republic” associated? A. Fidel V. Ramos C. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo B.
Joseph Estrada D. Corazon Aquino

68. Which of th four pillars of education for the 21st century is crucial in the light of conflicts between
Isreal and Palestine? A. Learning to do C. Learning to live together B. Learning to be D. Learning to
know
69. Who is the General who said “I shall return” A monument in his honor stands in corridor by the bay.
A. William H. Taft C. John Dewey B. Douglas Mcarthur D. Schurmann

70. In 1565 Legaspi concluded a blood compact with the chief os Bohol. Who is referred to? A. Raja
Sulayman C. Lakandula B. Sikatuna D. Rajah Tupas

71. The Japanese successful invasion was climaxed by the surrender of joint Filipino-American forces on
May 6, 1942. Where did theis happen? A.Bataan C. Capas B. Corridor D. Manila

72. The Phlilippines objectad to the advisory of travels to Mindanao by the Australian government. What
should the government do? A. Declare war against the country C. Recall the Nationals B. Fiule
diplomatic protest D. Arrest their nationals

73. Foreign investors are discouraged in doing business in our country. To what condition/s to this be
attributed? I. Deteriorating peace and order II. High teriffs III. Poor technology III. Poor standards A. I
and II C. II only B. I, II and III D. IV only

74. Who is the President who is known for his “Filipino First Policy” and Austerity program? A. Diosdado
Macapagal C. Manuel Roxas B. Carlos P. Garcia D. Ramon Magsaysay

75. Pre-colonial trade in the Philippines was prosperous. What system did they usefor their business
transaction? A. Money C. Credit B.Barter D. Banking

76. After Negritos, What was the second group of people who migrated by sea to the Philippines? A.
Indonesians C. Indians B. Arabs D. Malays

77. Forsign influences are evident on most aspects of Filipino culture including Philippine languages.
From which Asian languge do these words come: alam, hukom, salamt? A. Malayo-Polenesian C.
Arabic B. Sanskrit D. Mandarin

78. What is considere the earliest form of writing in the Philippines? A. Abakada C. Alibat B. Roman
alphabet D. Balitaw
79. Who was the American president who proclaimed the Benevolent Assimilation policy during the
American colonial years of the Philippines? A. William Mckinley C. Woodrow Wilson B. Franklin
Roosevelt D. Theodore Roosevelt

80. Who first introduce the Islamic religion in the Philippines? A. Rajah Baguinda C. Mukdum B. Idi
Amin D. Abu Bakr

81. The following are among th five ships involved Ferdinand Magellan’s Voyage EXCEPT ____________.
A. Conception C. Trinidad B. Cartagena D. Victoria

82. Who was among the last Filipino Generals who fought the Americans and established the so-called
“Tagalog Republic”? A. Gregorio Del Pillar C. Macario Sakay B. Miguel Malvar D. Manuel Tinio

83. In the Philippine history, who was known as “the Great Dissenter” A. Camilo Osias C. Claro M.
Recto B. Manuel Roxas D. Eulogio Rodriguez 84. During the Spanish era, who was the revolutionary
leader who waged a long war against the government because it did not allow proper burial for his
brother? A. Macario Sakay C. Diego Silang B. Andres Bonifacio D. Francisco Dagohoy

85. The late president Ferdinand Marcos placed the Phillippines under Martial Law through which of the
following laws? A. Article 6 Section 14 of the 1973 Constitution B. R.A. 274 C. Prclamation 1081 D.
Kautusang Tagapagpaganap blg. 25 S. 1974

86. What building was the only one left intact after the distraction of Intramurus during the battle of
Manila? A. Manila Post Office C. Manila Cathedral B. San Agustin Church D. Quiapo Church

87. What was the first book published in the Philippines? A. Del Superior Govierno C. Pasion Mahal B.
Doctrina Cristina D. Barlaame Josphat

88. The world of nations is suffering from recession and so nations are experiencing th following EXCEPT
____________. A. people are loosing their jobs B. businesses are raking bigger profits C. there is a drop
in total spending D. production is slowing down

89. When one company controls the supply of sugar, which term applies? A. Monopoly C. Economic
stability B. Inflation D. Law of supply and demand
90. Tomatoes are off season and so price of tomatoes is up. Which law/principle economics explains it?
A.Substitution effect C. Principle of marginal utility B. Law of cause and effect D. Law of supply and
demand

91. Which explains GNP? A. The total value in pesos of goods and services produced during the year B.
The total value in pesos of goods produced during the year C. The total value in pesos of services
produced during the year D. The total value in pesos of goods and services produced for 2 quarters

92. How can the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program bring about social equityand economic
prosperity in the country? I. By distributing the agricultural lands to landless farmers free of change II. By
transferring the ownership of land to farmers for a value III. By helping the affected land owners to use
their land comprehension in viable business activities IV. By providing support services to farmer-
benefeciaries A. II, III, and IV C. I, II, and III C. I, II, and IV D. I, III, and IV

93. While in the capitalist system, “to the strongest goes the spoil”, what happens in the cooperative
system? A. All benefits are shared to the members proportionate to the shared capitals. B. Goods are
distributed among the members but benefiting mostly the policy-making body. C. Goods are distributed
among the members. D. Goods are distributed among the members but elected and appointed officials
get more to compensate their services.

94. The Comprehensive Agrarian Reform and cooperatives are meant to ___________. A. eradicate
poverty in the country B. bridge the gap between the rich and the poor C. to make all citizens equal D.
to improve on the country’s literacy rate

95. When parents decide to send their children to private school and pay their tuition fee instead of
sending them to the public school, they don’t get their share in the benefit derived from the taxes they
pay. This is a case of ________________. A. social justice C. double taxation B. double jeopardy D.
social inequity

96. Which one CORECTLY applies to Philippine foreign trade? A. Philippine expenditure exports and
earning from imports fluctuate. B. The Philippine spends less on imports than it earns from exports. C.
The Philippine expenditure on imports is balanced with its earnings from exports. D. The Philippine
spends more on imports than it earns from exports.

97. The ultimate objective of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform is to _________. A. ensure the
cultivation of all idle lands B. abolish share tenancy in favor of lease tenancy C. distribute arable lands
to the landless D. establish owner–cultivated farms
98. What is TRUE of a progressive syste m of taxation? A. The rate of tax increases as the income tax
basse or income bracket increases. B. the tax is equal regardless of class and place. C. The rate of tax
decreases as the income tax base decreases. D. The rate of tax increases as the income tax base
decreases.

99. I rent out of P 10,000 per month my only building and a lot to the Jesus is Lord group which uses it
excluysively for religious purposes. I am exempt from payment of _________. A. property tax C.
income tax B. professional tax D. community tax

100. You are a member of a cooperative which operates taxis tricycle buses. Of which type of
cooperative are you a member of? A. Service cooperative C. Marketing cooperative B. Multipurpose
cooperative D. Producers cooperative

101. You have a property of P500, 000. The tax is 1% he pays P5000. If his property is worth P1,
000,000 he pays P10, 000. Which does this illustrate? A. Progressive taxation C. Equity in taxation B.
Uniformity of taxation D. Equality in taxation

102. Which in an unlawful act of escapingfrom payments of taxes? A. evasion C. Exemption B.

103. Which is required of cooperative members for the operation of their cooperative? A. Share capital
C. Net surplus B. Interest on share capital D. Patronage refund

104. The primary purpose of taxation is to _______. A. Raise revenue for the support of government B.
reduce inequlities in wealth and incomes C. sortify the government against invaders D. make the
country leading industrialized country in the world

105. Which is/are essential for the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program to truly succeed? I.
Granting the benefeciaries the right to sell the piece of land awarded to them II. Change of heart the
landlords and lawmakers III. Education of the benefeciaries A. II and III C. II only B. I, II and III D. III
only

106. Which is/are TRUE of cooperatives and the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform? I. Intended to
eliminate poverty in Philippine society II. Mean to alleviate poverty III. Are programs for people
empowerment A. II and III C. II only B. III only D. I and III
107. Which assumption underlies the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program? A. People are more
productive if they own what they cultivate. B. Our country has very very few landed people and very
many landless. C. The wealth of the country is concentrated in the lands of a few. D. There is so much
poverty in the country because of overpopulation.

108. What does “capital” in economics refer to? A. Investments and loss computed B. Outcome of a
business transaction C. Money/ machines invested to transact business D. profit and labor spent for
the business

109. What result when the government spends more than what it collects in the form of taxes? A.
Excessive allotment C. Fiscal deficit B. Fixcal overspending D. erroneous appropriations

110. What is the type of cooperative which promote thrift among members and creates funds in order
to be able to grant loans? A. Service C. Consumers B. Producers D. credit

111. One of the major functions of taxes is to finance real govenrmnet expenditures. This function can
simply be stated as to ____________. A. promote development C. raise rvenues B. secure price
stability D. raise national security

112. Which term refers to the measures undertaken by the government which would remove anything
that hinders the entry of foreign products, services and capital between countries? A.Liberalization C.
Privatization B. Globalization D. Internationalization

113. What do we call the sum of money collected for our use of a road, bridge and highwy? A. Tax C.
Penalty B. Assessment D. Toll

114. Which term refers to duties payable on goods, whether imported or exported? A. Assessment C.
Subsidiary B. Tariff D. Revenue

115. Which term refers to the social aspects of sex or to socially defined roles expectations that are
associated with sex? A. Social differentiation C. Gender B. Social class D. Cultural context

116. Among the developing Asian nations, which of the following is widely promoted to be the better
solution to poverty and unemployment? A. Privatization C. Industrialization B. Urbanization D.
Importation
117. Stagflation occurs when the economy experiences __________________. A. rising prices and rising
output B. rising prices and falling output C. fallig prices and falling output D. fallig prices and rising
output

118. Which among the following is an example of a transfer payment? A. Profit C. Unemployment
benefit B. Rent D. Government purchases

119. Which among the following best describes a recession? A. A fall in real GNP over two consecutive
time periods B. An increased in real GNP from one period to the next C. Nominal GNP declines from
one period to the next D. No change I real GNP from one period to the next

120. Gross Domestic Product is the sum of the market value of the ______________________. A.
Intermediate goods C. manufacture goods B. final goods and services D. inferior goods and services

121. Which of the following statements is TRUE about a market economy? A. With a large enough
computer, central planners could give production more efficiently than markets. B. Market
participantsact as if guided by an invisible hand to produce outcomes that maximize social welfare.
C. The strength of a market system is that it tends to distribute resources evenly across consumers.
D. Taxes help prices communicate costs and benefits to producers and consumers.

122. In a free-market economy the allocation of resources is determined by _________. A. votes taken
by consumers C. Consumer preferences B. central planning authority D. the level of profits of firms

123. Trade-offs are required because wants are unlimited and resources are ___________. A.
economical C. scarce B. unlimited D. marginal

124. Raising taxes and increasing welfare payments ____________. A. reduce market power B. prove
that there is such a thing as a free lunch C. improve efficiency at the expense of equity D. improve
equityat the expnse of efficiency

125. The burden of a tax falls more heavily on the sellers in a market when ____________. A. both
supply and demand are elastic. B. both supply and demand are inelastic C. demand is inelastic and
supply is elastic D. demand is elastic and supply is inelastic
159. If one agrees with Rizal on the best way to redeem our country, what would he do? A. Work for
quality education for all. B. Campaign for more foreign investors. C. Attract tourists to come to the
country.

160. Based on his work “Sa Aking Mga Kababat”, would Rizal Favor the use of mother tongue in the
early grades? A. Yes. C. He did not express it clearly. B. No. D. Yes, but mixed with English.

161. How did Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere contribute to the development of his countrymen? A. It awakened
them to the oppressive rule of Spain. B. It exposed to them the scandals of the friars. C. It tught them
to love their local language. D. It pictured for them the ideal Filipina.

162. If they were to come back to life, who among the following would be the most vocal to speak
against the country’s foreign policy of close association with America? A. Claro M. Recto, Leon Ma.
Guerrero B. Claro M. Recto, Jose P. Laurel C. Leon Ma. Guerrero, jr., Jose P. Laurel D. Jose P. Laurel,
Elpidio Quirino

163. Why was Melchora Aquino arrested and exile to Guam? Because she _____________. A. supplied
the katipuneros with food and clothing B. fought side by side with Katipuneros] C. openly disagreed
with the encomenderos 1. published an article against Spaniards

164. To stimulate nation’s economy and increase employment, former President Diosdado Macapagal
__________. A. abolished government repressive control B. borrowed money from the World Bank C.
standardized the salaries of government employees D. gave incentives to whome cottage industries

165. In his “la Indolencia Del Filipino”, Rizal’s thinking was the rich natural resources of the Philippines
and the favorable climate were not a blessing after all the Filipino. Which explains this? The rich natural
resources and the favorable climate of the country __________. A. encouraged the “get-by” mentality
B. led to disunity C. made the Filipino complete against one another D. enable the Filipinos to earn
college degrees

166. “There are no tyrants where there are no slaves.” Which logically explains this? I. If the Filipinos
were treated as slaves by the Spaniards it was because they lowed themselves tyo be treaed as such. II.
It was equally the fault of the Filipnos Why the Spaniards treated them as slaves. III. The Spaniards were
tyrants and so they treated the Filipnios as slaves. A. I and II C. III B. I D. II

167. In what sense is the Filipino likened to a bamboo? A. He is Flexible. C. He is ambitious. B. He is

169. On which Filipino trait does not Gawad kalinga build on? A. Bayanihan spirit C. Adaptability B. Joy
and Humor D. Extreme personalism

170. Out of used illustration boards, students came up with cute and functional bagsfor school children.
Which Filipino trait is exhibited? A. Creativity C. Pagkabayani B. Adaptability D. Family-orientedness

171. To which trait are the organization and success of cooperatives in the country attributed? A.
Pagsasamahan C. Pakikisama B. Creativity D. Adaptability

172. Noli Me Tanghere was Jose Rizal’s first novel. Experts consider this work historically significant
because it was instrumental in establishing which of the following? A. National identity C. Inciting the
seeds of revolution B. fight against graft and corruption D. Love for education

173. Which among the following is NOT a Filipino quality emphasized in the Noli Me Tanghere of Dr.
Jose Rizal? A. Devotion of a Filipina C. Common sense of Filipinos B. Deep sense of gratitude D.
Inmate subversiveness

174. In Rizal’s time which among the following were pressing issues in Philippine society that were
presented in the El Filibusterismo? I. Education reform II. Superstition masquerading as religion III.
Abuses of friars A. II and III C.I and II B. I II and III D. I and II

175. Which among the following is the main theme of the El Filibusterismo? A. Ideal means of achieving
social reform B. Rizal’s hope for a revolution C. Curing the social cancer D. Abuses and indecency of
friars

176. Apolinario Mabini was known as the “sublime paralytic.” Which among the following represents
his most significant contribution to the development of the Filipino nation? A. Peaceful social reform C.
Revolutionarism B. Resilience D. freemasonry

177. Marcelo H. Del pilar demonstrated a militant and progressive outlook derived from the classic
Enlightenment tradition of the French philosophesand the scientific empiricism of the Europian
bourgeoisie. Which of the following represents the tenets of his ideology? I.Truth II. Fairness III.
Impartialy A. II and III C. I and II B. I, II and III D. I and II