GENERAL EDUCATION

SOCIAL SCIENCE

Directions: Choose the best answer from the given choices.

1. It is considered as the first election in the Philippine history

A. Tejeros Convention C. Pact-of Biak na Bato
B. Sigaw sa Pugadlawin D. Malolos Election

2. Ms. Sansa, a history teacher, asked why, despite more than 300 years of Spanish rule, majority of
Filipinos could not speak Spanish. What could be the reason for this?
A. The Filipinos in general were not interested to learn Spanish.
B. Spain outlawed the teaching of learning of Spanish by Filipinos.
C. The Spaniards did not propagate the Spanish language and the friars learned the native languages in
order to proselytize the Filipinos.
D. Spanish as an official language was opposed by Filipinos
3. The power of the state to formulate, legislate and implement laws is called
A. Power of Eminent Domain C. Taxation Powers
B. Police Powers D. Invocation Power

4. What is the alleged issue thrown by the CHR to the Duterte administration?
A. Media shutting C. Extra-judicial killings
B. Alliance with China D. Constitutional change

5. The supreme law of the land

A. Human Rights C. Labor Code
B. Family Code D. Constitution

6. What gospel in the Bible did Jose Rizal base his title on his novel Noli Me Tangere which translates to
Touch Me Not?
A. Matthew C. Luke
B. Mark D. John

7. What is the complete name of Jose Rizal?

A. Jose Rizal Protacio Mercado y Alonzo Realonda
B. Jose Mercado Rizal y Alonzo Protacio Realonda
C. Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda
D. Jose Alonzo Mercado Rizal y Protacio Realonda

8. What is the name of Juan Luna’s historical painting which serve as his entry to the prestigious
Exposicion de Bellas Artes (Madrid Art Exposition, May 1884)?
A. A La Belle C. Baco El Toro
B. Spoliarium D. Historia de Filipinas

9. Who is the Filipino national artist for literature who is widely known in his pen name Quijano de
Manila?
A. Nick Joaquin C. Guillermo Tolentino
B. Victorio Edades D. Lino Brocka

10. The governor-general who signed the order of the execution of GomBurZa
A. Ferdinand de Lesseps C. Carlos Maria dela Torre
B. Camilio de Polavieja D. Rafael Izquierdo

11. Where was the first Philippine flag sewn?

A. Cavite C. Singapore
B. Hongkong D. Spain

12. What is the economic system of the Philippines?

A. Communism C. Capitalism
B. Democracy D. Utilitarianism
13. The government monopoly which traded from Manila to Mexico and vice versa
A. Manila Trade C. Manila – Mexico Galleon Trade
B. Galleon Trade D. Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade

14. The following are the powers of the president except;

A. Power to declare martial law C. Power to grant reprieves
B. Power to interpret laws D. Power to enter into treaty or international organization

15. Jose has two wives living in the same residence. What form of marriage is this based on the number of
spouses?
A. Monogamy C. Polygyny
B. Polygamy D. Polyandry

16. In Philippine setting families are basically __________

A. Conjugal C. Mixed
B. Nuclear D. Extended

17. Ronan believed that boys are far more superior than women. What form of discrimination is
emphasized?
A. Sexism C. Ageism
B. Racism D. Ethnocentrism

18. Sansa’s husband has been a drug dependent for a long period of time; thus she had him rehabilitated
develop a skill for livelihood programs. Where will she commit her husband?
A. DARN C. DARE
B. Bukang Liwayway Center D. NFPI

19. It is the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law of 1988

A. RA 10175 C. RA 9262
B. RA 6657 D. RA 4670

20. Jon Snow was arrested of an alleged robbery that he masterminded. What right was deprived?
A. Legal Assistance C. Right to remain silent
B. Due process of law D. Information

21. Who was the president of the Japanese puppet republic?

A. Sergio Osmena C. Diosdado Macapagal
B. Manuel Quezon D. Jose P. Laurel

22. Arya loves foreign songs so much that she thinks it’s the best and sees the local one as an inferior form
of art. What attitude is she displaying?
A. Relativist C. Xenocentrism
B. Homophobic D. Ethnocentrism

23. Philippine natives after 1898 were called Filipinos, what were they called before 1898?
A. Insulares C. Peninsulares
B. Creoles D. Indio/s

24. Teacher Cersei made used of a map with legends of economic activities to show to the students the kind
of work that specific community/region has. What type of mas is she utilizing?
A. Political map C. Cultural Map
B. Economic map D. Dora’s Map

25. What are the first two codes created during precolonial period?
A. Murukas and Kalansiaw Code C. Magayon and Maragtas Code
B. Maragtas and Kalantiaw Code D. Balangay and Magayon Code

26. He created the poem “Pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa”

A. Andres Bonifacio C. Emilio Aguinaldo
B. Jose Rizal D. Crisostomo Ibarra
 27. The branch of social science which deals with the study of the allocation of scarce resources is called
A. Sociology C. Political Science
B. History D. Economics

28. What republic was established by Sacay at his headquarters at the top of Mt. San Cristobal?
A. Revolutionary Government C. Republika ng Katagalugan
B. Republika ng katipunan D. Republika ng Kabisayaan

29. Who led the longest revolution in the Philippines

A. Dagohoy C. Macario Sacay
B. Bonifacio D. Isabelo De Los Reyes

30. What values are human rights built upon?

A. Love and respect C. Loyalty and reverence
B. Equality and fairness D. Mutual feeling and respect

31. The global historical event which is dubbed as the “war of ideologies”
A. World War I C. World War II
B. Korean War D. Cold War
32. It is also known as the freedom constitution
A. Malolos Constitution C. 1986 Constitution
B. 1973 Constitution D. 1987 Constitution

33. Who was the founder and first editor of La Solidaridad in Barcelona, Spain and was considered the
greatest orator of the Filipino colony in Spain?
A. Gregorio Del Pilar C. Marcelo H. Del Pilar
B. Mariano Ponce D. Graciano Lopez Jaena

34. It is a method by which a public officer may be removed from office during his tenure or before the
expiration of his term by a vote of the people.
A. Referendum C. Initiative
B. Plebiscite D. Recall

35. Who shot the Filipino soldier which started the Filipino-American War?
A. William Grayson C. Frank Murphy
B. Greyson Chance D. Samuel Martin

36. What are the main causes that led the Philippine revolts in vain?
I. Lack of armaments II. Division and Rule Tactic III. Geographical Factor
A. I & II C. II & III
B. I & III D. I, II & III

37. The following statements are true about Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo EXCEPT
A. It awakened the Filipinos to the actual condition of the Philippines as a Spanish colony.
B. It was written as to expose the abuses of the friars and the Spanish authorities.
C. It made the Filipino accept the Spanish way as they possessed the colonial mentality.
D. It paved the way for a bloody revolution.

38. Who composed the text of the Philippine national anthem?

A. Jose Palma C. Gerald Sayson
B. Julian Felipe D. Apolonio de la Cruz

39. The battle which happened because the local Spanish and American generals, who were legally still
at war, secretly and jointly planned the battle to transfer control of the city center from Spanish to
Americans. What is this battle known for?
A. Mock Battle of Manila C. Spanish-American War
B. Battle of Tirad Pass D. Battle of Mactan

40. During the American regime, what is the first Philippine Commission which was appointed by
President William Mckinley?
A. Schurman Commission C. Revolutionary Government
B. Taft Commission D. Military Government
41. It contained the formal and official declaration of the United States Federal Government’s commitment to
grant independence to the Philippines
A. Independence Law C. Jones Law
B. American Separation Law D. Tydings-Mcduffie Act

42. The act that provides Philippine independence after a 10-year transition period of Commonwealth
Government
A. Jones Law C. Hare-Hawes-Cutting Act
B. Philippine Autonomy Law D. Tydings-Mcduffie Act

43. The first civil governor during the American regime

A. William Howard Taft C. Wesley Meritt
B. Theodore Roosevelt D. Frank Murphy

44. He named the islands of Leyte and Samar Las Islas Filipinas which eventually covered the whole Philippine
archipelago
A. Christopher Columbus C. Ruy Lopez de Villalobos
B. Juan Sebastian Elcano D. Tydings-Mcduffie Act

45. “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights”. What principle of human rights is this
statement?
A. Universality and Inalienability C. Equality and non-discrimination
B. Indivisibility D. Interconnectedness

46, Who was the first Filipina to win the Miss Universe crown in 1969 in Miami Beach Florida
A. Gloria Romero C. Gloria Diza
B. Gloria Diaz D. Gloria Amor

47. The city in the Philippines which is known for its banner, “Christmas Symbol Capital”
A. Ilo-ilo City C. Baguio City
B. Cagayan de Oro City D. Tangub City

48. How many hectares of land will the tenants and regular farmworkers receive according to CARL?
A. 5 hectares C. 3 hectares
B. 4 hectares D. 2 hectares

49. Which of the following statements is not TRUE about the Philippine Congress?
A. It is composed up of senators. C. Its main role is to create and implement laws.
B. It is composed of party-list systems. D. It is made up of two chambers.

5 0. What island was dubbed as the “Isla de Pintados”

A. Luzon C. Mindanao
B. Visayas D. Batanes group of islands

51. The UNESCO is an international organization promoting programs of the UN?

A. competence, science, nature C. nationality, unity, science
B. education, science, culture D. unity, organization, education

52. In Mr. X’s History class, he had his students visit mosques and temples. In a way, he is promoting
A. appreciation of different cultures C. respect for human rights
B. awareness of social differences D. tolerance towards other religion

53. With the promotion of social justice in mind, which does not belong to the group?
A. absolute right over property C. equitable access to education
B. diffusion of wealth D. profit sharing

54. Which is the leading mineral export of the Philippines?

A. Iron C. Coal
B. Copper D. Chromite
55. Which is the leading agricultural export of the Philippines?
A. Abaca C. Fabric
B. Copra D. Tobacco

56. What is true about a vetoed bill passed again in Congress and becomes a law?
A. majority of the vote of all the members of the house
B. majority of the vote of all the members present constituting a quorum
C. two-thirds of all the members of both houses
D. one-third of all the members of each house

57. Which is the basic institution of the society which is called as “nursery of human nature”?
A. school C. family
B. church D. government

58. Rizal focused on La Liga Filipina to

I. revolt against the Spanish authorities
II. unite the whole country
III. fight violence and injustice
A. I and II only C. I and III only
B. II and III only D. I, II and III

58. Whom does a sovereignty reside and from whom does all government authority emanate?
A. the elected officials C. the members of the Supreme Court
B. the members of the President’s executives D. the Filipino people

59. What is the ultimate objective of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program?
A. abolition of share tenancy in favor of lease tenancy
B. cultivation of all idle lands
C. establishment of owner-cultivated farm
D. distribution of arable lands in the country

60. Which correctly describes the topography of the Philippines?

A. short coastline C. rugged, physical features
B. smooth physical features D. no plain, composed of mountains and hills

61. The incumbent president of the Philippines

A. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo C. Rodrigo Duterte
B. Fidel Ramos D. Corazon Aquino

62. Which among the statements BEST describes Social Science?

A. It is simply study of history and the government and society.
B. It discusses solely the current events or issues.
C. It deals with the human behavior and social institutions.
D. It refers to the relationships of individuals/entities as members/parts of the society.

63. Which among the statements is NOT TRUE about state?

A. It is a racial or ethnic concept.
B. It is a community of persons that occupy a definite portion of territory.
C. It has an organized government to which a great body of inhabitants render habitual obedience
D. It has four elements.

64. He was chosen by God to rule over his nation. What theory of the origin of the state is this?
A. Divination Theory C. Divine Intervention Theory
B. Divine Right Theory D. Divine Authority Theory

65. What is not TRUE about Malolos Constitution?

I. The first Philippine constitution II. Approved on 1898 III. The first election took place
A. I only C. III only
B. II only D. II & III
66. What constitution in the Philippines which was ratified in a national plebiscite?
A. 1935 Constitution C. 1986 Constitution
B. 1973 Constitution D. 1987 Constitution

67. Sansa’s private property was taken by the government for it will be utilized for public usage. What power
of the state does this situation refer to?
A. Power of eminent domain C. Taxation powers
B. Police power D. Power to take away private property

68. It is a prerogative inherent in the State where it is called upon to protect those with less than full capacity to
take adequate care of their own interests.
A. Power of eminent domain C. Taxation powers
B. Police power D. Power to take away private property

69. It is the submission of a law or part thereof passed by legislative body to the voting citizens of a country for
ratification or rejection.
A. Voting C. Plebiscite
B. Referendum D. Recall

70. The United States is a country who follows the “Jus Suli” doctrine which acquisition of citizenship thru
location. What then is the citizenship of a child born to Filipino parents in the United States?
A. Natural Born Citizen C. Stateless Citizen
B. Naturalized Citizen D. Dual Citizen

71. The power to declare the existence of war belongs to

A. Congress C. Sandigang Bayan
B. President D. Supreme Court

72. Amendment or revision of the Constitution may be proposed through any of the following except
A. Constitutional Convention C. People’s Initiative
B. Constitutional Assembly D. People Power

73. What was the media outlet which was currently shut down because of its violation to foreign ownership?
A. Philippine Daily Inquirer C. The Manila Times
B. Rappler D. Dyaryong Tagalog

74. The regular election of the members of the congress shall be held on the second Monday of
A. April C. June
B. May D. July

75. An enrolled bill may become a law after a lapse of

A. 30 days C. 50 days
B. 40 days D. 60 days

76. The only constitution drafted by a committee appointed by the Philippine Executive Commission
A. Malolos Constitution C. 1943 Constitution
B. 1935 Constitution D. 1973 Constitution

77. Which of the following sector cannot participate under the party-list system?
A. Elderly C. Overseas Workers
B. Handicapped D. Religious

78. Who has the power to try and decide an impeachment case?
A. Supreme Court C. Senate
B. People D. House of representatives

79. The Constitution which establishes the Philippines as a democratic and republican State
A. 1943 Constitution C. 1986 Constitution
B. 1973 Constitution D. 1987 Constitution
80. What writ is served when right to privacy in life, liberty or security is violated or threatened by an
unlawful act?
A. Writ of Kalikasan C. Writ of Habeas Corpus
B. Writ of Amparo D. Writ of Habeas Data

81. What does SONA stand for?

A. State of the National Adress C. State of the Nation’s Acceptance
B. State of the National Aim D. State of the Nation Address

82. The writ that requires a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court
A. Writ of Kalikasan C. Writ of Habeas Corpus
B. Writ of Amparo D. Writ of Habeas Data

83. The government in American regime whose military governor who exercised as long as the war lasted?
A. Military Government C. Commonwealth
B. Civil Government D. Military Governor Government

84. Your classmate had been sick and so had been absent from the class. To help him pass, you allow him to
copy your answer. Was allowing him to copy your answer morally justified
A. No, the end does not justify the means C. Yes, helping attitude is all that matters
B. Yes, the end justifies the means D No, you can’t teach what you don’t have

85. The value of goods and services made in the Philippines

A. GNP C. Assets and Commodities
B. GDP D. Production

86. The following are the core values of the Philippines except
A. Maka-diyos C. Makatao
B. Makakalikasan D. Maka-Pilipino

87. The act of formally adopting a foreigner into the political community of a State and giving him the rights
and privileges of citizenship.
A. Natural-born C. Natural Citizen
B. Naturalization D. Naturalist

88. The following are citizens of the Philippines except

A. Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of this Constitution;
B. Those who fathers and mothers are citizens of the Philippines
C. Those born before January 17, 1975, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine citizenship upon
reaching the age of majority
D. Those who are naturalized in accordance with law.

89. The Administrative Naturalization Law of 2000 refers to

A. RA 8129 C. RA 8219
B. RA 9319 D. 9139

90. The chairman during the Japanese Philippine Executive Commission is

A. Jose P. Laurel C. Jose Vargas
B. Jose Quezon D. Jose Manalo

91. What type of government where Philippine declaration of independence on June 12, 1898?
A. Katipunan Government C. Dictatorial Government
B. Biak-na-Bato Government D. Revolutionary Government

92. A type of monarchy where monarchs ruled in accordance to the Constitution?

A. Absolute Monarchy C. Constitutionality
B. Limited Monarchy D. Direct monarchy

93. This government is also called the Malolos Republic

A. Dictatorial Government C. Malolos Congress
B. Revolutionary Government D. First Philippine Republic
94. During Martial law, in what way did Marcos rule?
 A. Executive Orders C. Republic Acts
B. Presidential Decrees D. Presidential Orders

95. The following are Estrada’s grounds for impeachment except BONUS
A. Bribery C. Misused of public funds
B. Graft and corruption D. Betrayal of public trusts

96. Who was president who was dubbed as the global icon of democracy?
A. Fidel Ramos C. Corazon Aquino
B. Benigno Simeon Aquino D. Carlos P. Garcia

97. What type of government does the Duterte administration advocating?

A. Parliamentary C. Unitary
B. Federalism D. Aristocracy

98. The president’s term of office is

A. 5 years C. 4 years
B. 6 years D. 3 years

99. What theory of the origin of state wherein one person/small group claimed control over an area?
A. Forced Theory C. Divine Right Theory
B. Evolutionary Theory D. Social Contract Theory

100. A form of suffrage where people choose their officials for definite and fixed period and to whom they
entrust the exercise of powers of government?
A. Election C. Referendum
B. Plebiscite D. Recall

101. Who were never really conquered by the Spaniards?

A. The Ilocanos led by Silang C. The Igorots of the Cordillera
B. The Boholanos led by Dagohoy D. The Muslims of Southern Philippines

102. What form of government was the Pre-Hispanic barangay?

A. aristocracy C. monarchy
B. democracy D. oligarchy

103. Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that make the flow of production?
A. capital C. labor
B. goods D. land

104. Which article set forth in the UN Declaration of Human Rights allows Jose Ma. Sison, founder of the
Communist Party of the Philippines, to stay in Netherlands despite his political crimes?
A. Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security.
B. Everyone has the right to freedom of movement and residence within the borders of each state.
C. Everyone has the right to seek and to enjoy in other countries asylum from persecution.
D. No one shall be subjected to torture of punishment.

105. Who was the president who placed Quezon City as the capital of the Philippines?
A. Jose P Laurel C. Ramon Magsaysay
B. Elpidio Quirino D. Carlos Garcia

106. The “Hello Garci” scandal was one of the controversies in whose administration
A. Carlos Garcia C. Joseph Estrada
B. Gloria Arroyo D. Corazon Aquino

107. Who was the president who reorganized the structure of the executive branch?
A. Carlos Garcia C. Joseph Estrada
B. Gloria Arroyo D. Corazon Aquino

108. Who was the president who orchestrated the first land reform allowing for a purchase of private farmlands
to be distributed to small farmers?
A. Diosdado Macapagal C. Fidel Ramos
B. Corazon Aquino D. Ferdinand Marcos

109. Who was the president who declared that June 12 to be the Independence Day?
A. Diosdado Macapagal C. Fidel Ramos
B. Corazon Aquino D. Ferdinand Marcos

110. This is a body of international law which provides framework for the governance of the oceans
A. Law of the Oceans Convention C. Sea of Laws and Convention
B. UNCLOS D. Ocean’s Jurisdiction and Laws

111. Which of the following is not true about Rizal?

A. He wrote the poem, “Pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa”
B. He wanted Philippines to be an annexed province of Spain.
C. He called for reforms and pushed for propaganda movements.
D. He belongs to the Ilustrado class.

112. How is the crime rape classified?

A. Heinous C. Slander
B. Homicide D. Malicious mischief

113. What is TRUE about the Philippines?

A. It has been colonized by all Europeans.
B. It is the only Christian country in Asia.
C. It has a minority of English-speaking people.
D. It has been attempted to change its government to a parliamentary.

114. Which of the following was first to happen?

A. Aguinaldo was captured.
B. Aguinaldo declared Philippine independence.
C. Guerilla warfare against US was initiated.
D. The Philippines was ceded to the US by the Treaty of Paris.

115. In 1565, Legaspi concluded a blood compact with the chieftain of Bohol. Who is referred to?
A. Rajah Sulayman C. Lakandula
B. Rajah Sikatuna D. Rajah Tupas

116. What was the first book published in the Philippines?

A. Del Superior Govierno C. Pasiong Mahal
B. Doctrina Christiana D. Mi Ultimo Mama

117. What does the expression “promdi” connote?

A. Ethnocentrism C. Favoritism
B. Xenocentrism D. Racial discrimination

118. When parents decide to send their children to a private school and pay their tuition fee instead of sending
them to public school, they don’t get their share in the benefit derived from the taxes they pay. What does this
case refer to?
A. Social injustice C. Double taxation
B. Double jeopardy D. Social inequity

119. Which is the correct order of presidents?

i. Elpidio Quirino iii. Ramon Magsaysay
ii. Manuel Roxas iv. Carlos Garcia
A. i, ii, iv, iii C. ii, i, iii, iv
B. ii, iii, iv D. ii, i, iv, iii

120. Which statement regarding the nature of the Filipinos is correct? The Filipino is
A. a pure Filipino C. totally Westernized
B. basically a Spaniard D. the blending of East and West
121. In connection with government transactions involving public interest, which policy is adopted by the
Constitution to assure the public of accountability and transparency?
A. Balanced and healthful ecology C. Private enterprise incentive
B. Full public disclosure D. Rural development and agrarian reform

122. Section 6, Article XIV states that the national language of the Philippines is
A. English C. Tagalog
B. Filipino D. Cebuano

123. Section 3, Article XIV states that “All educational institutions shall include that study of
_________ as part of curriculum.”
A. History C. Sports
B. Science & Technology D. Constitution

124. “The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to qualify education at all levels.” Which
government program is in support of this?
A. Exclusion of children with special needs from the formal system
B. Free elementary and secondary education
C. Deregulated and secondary education
D. Re-introduction of the NEAT and NSAT

125. President Ramos’ Medium Term Philippines Development Plan (MTPDP)

A. Angat Pinoy 2004 C. Philippine 2000
B. SONA 2001 D. Sustainable Developmement

126. Historically, why does the Philippines have a claim over Sabah?
A. The sultan of Sulu, who received the territory as a gift, has given the Philippine government power to
reclaim his territory.
B. The Malays, the third wave of migrants to the country, own the territory.
C. Sabah was formerly a part of the Philippines archipelago.
D. The Philippine government brought it from the Sultan of Brunei.

127. The old name of Edsa during World War II?

A. 19 de Junio C. Highway 55
B. Highway 54 D. Highway 56

128. Whose presidency created a New Society which claimed that the “nation will be great again?
A. Corazon Aquino C. Ferdinand Marcos
B. Ramon Magsaysay D. Rodrigo Duterte

129. With peace education in mind, which is not included?

A. Dialogue C. Cooperation
B. Meditation D. Conflict

130. What is the very foundation of peace and reconciliation?

A. Happiness C. Confrontation
B. Joy D. Social Justice

131. The first essay of Jose Rizal

A. El Amor Patrio C. Sa Aking mga Kabata
B. A La Juventud Filipina D. Mi Ultimo Adios

132. What republic act requires higher education to teach Rizal and other Filipinos patriots?
A. RA 7836 C. RA 1425
B. RA 7610 D. RA 9165

133. This is considered the world’s largest peninsula

A. Arabian peninsula C. Korean peninsula
B. Iberian peninsula D. Zamboanga peninsula
134. What was our government under the 1935 Constitution?
A. Revolutionary C. Commonwealth
B. Monarchy D. Military

135. What government was interrupted by the Japanese occupation?

A. First republic C. Third Republic
B. Second republic D. Commonwealth

136. The first American civil governor in the Philippines

A. William Howard Taft C. Arthur MacArthur
B. Wesley Merritt D. Murray Rose

137. The first American military governor in the Philippines

A. William Howard Taft C. Arthur MacArthur
B. Wesley Merritt D. Murray Rose

138. What Filipino trait is known for warm welcome to guest?

A. Hospitable C. Kind
B. Respectful D. Hard-working

139. Which of the following is not a characteristic of capitalism?

A. Government ownership C. Laissez-faire
B. Profit-driven D. Pure competition

140. As a result of People Power I in 1986, the Philippines

A. changed its form of government to parliamentary
B. intensified its participation in international affairs
C. impeached Joseph Estrada
D. changed its form of political system to democracy

141. The words “charter change” and “Constituents Assemble” are related to?
A. Imposition of martial law
B. Return to dictatorial form of government
C. Amendment or revision of the present constitution
D. Division of the Congress’ houses

142. The president who started the restoration of Philippine freedom after Japanese occupation
A. Sergio Osmena C. Jose P Laurel
B. Manuel Roxas D. Manuel Quezon

143. This act is known as the Tax Reform Acceleration Inclusion Act
A. RA 10369 C. RA 10963
B. RA 10936 D. RA 10693

144. The president who placed Quezon City as the capital of the Philippines
A. Manuel Quezon C. Manuel Roxas
B. Elpidio Quirino D. Fidel Ramos

145. A universal court for international law which decides disputes between states
A. International court of Justice C. International Court of States
B. International criminal Justice D. International Tribunal court

146. Which Philippine island is dubbed as the “land of promise”?

A. Luzon C. Mindanao
B. Visayas D. Samar

147. What does ISIS stand for?

A. Islamic State of Iraq and Syria C. Islamic State of Iran and Syria
B. Islamic State of Syria and Saudi Arabia D. Islamic State of Syria and India
148. This is called the annual subsidy of the Mexican government in the Philippines
A. Situado C. Bandala
B. Subsidio D. Sinanto

149. He introduced Islam in the Philippines

A. Abu Bakr Adum C. Karino ul’ Bakr
B. Karim ul’ Makdhum D. Abu Bakr Makdhum

150. What tool of research can better ensure relevance in planning development of communities?
A. Survey C. Interview
B. Needs Analysis D. Case study

151. Who were the aboriginal settlers in the islands, prior to succeeding migrants who crossed the seas from the
Southern Philippines?
A. Malays C. Borneans
B. Sumatians D. Negritoes

152. Which religious missionaries first arrived in the Philippines?

A. Dominicans C. Jesuits
B. Franciscan D. Augustinians

153. As a Social Science teacher which should Teacher Nora avoid?

A. Abreast with all the other issues C. Facilitator of learning
B. Appreciative of change D. As a sage on the stage

154. Which demonstrates interconnectedness between social and environmental injustice?

A. Industrialized countries’ toxic disposed to poorer countries.
B. Temperature warming and rise of sea level.
C. Desertification of verdant regions.
D. Extinction of rare animal species.

155. Tax imposed on all employed and practicing professionals

A. Income tax C. Community tax
B. Real-estate tax D. Inheritance tax

156. Which policy of the state provides preferential attention to the welfare of the less fortunate members of the
Philippines society?
A. Selective justice C. Social justice
B. Criminal Justice D. Distributive justice

157. What is the possible consequence of meritocracy in a social system?

A. Rule by the wealthy and powerful. C. Culture of elitism
B. Leadership by people of talent. D. Rule by those with noble birth.

158. Which band played the Marcha Nacional Filipino of the national anthem on June 12, 1898 during the
declaration of Philippine Independence?
A. PangkatKawayan ng Pateros C. Malabon Band
B. Kawit Cavite Band D. San Franciscodel Monte Band

159. Which was the first labour union in the country founded by Isabelop de los Reyes on July 1901?
A. Association of the Philippine Labor C. Union Trabajadores de Filipinos
B. Union Obrera Democratica D. Association de Compania Tabacalera

160. Who is known as the “Father of the Local Government Code”?

A. Joey Lina C. Jovito Salonga
B. Joseph Estrada D. Aquilino Pimentel

161. Whose philosophy gives prominence to faith in understanding the existence of God?
A. St. Benedict C. St. Augustine
B. St. Peter D. St. John
162. Mr. Go was teaching about on mores, folkways, customs and beliefs in his Social Studies class. What was
his lesson about?
A. material culture C. tangible culture
B. intangible culture D. hereditary culture

163. Which situation shows that action is legal but not moral? Public official, entitled to specific privileges from
the government
A.   Takes the most economical fare in going about his duties.
B.   Does his job without getting favors from the client he serves.
C.   Reverts back to the public coffers the 10% commission due him.
D.   Buys the latest and the most expensive car model for his department.

164. The belief that colonies exist for the good of the home country is a characteristic of which system?
A. Communism C. Mercantilism
B. Capitalism D. Feudalism

165. Which is the best example of the fact that culture is partially influenced by the geography of an area?
A. Hindus are required to pray five times daily.
B. Buddhists are prohibited from eating pork.
C. Several political parties are found in India today.
D. Agriculture is a common occupation in the Huang He River valley.

166. Which is the Mindanao province that is known as the first seat of Islam in the Philippines?
A. Zamboanga C. Sulu
B. Tawi-Tawi D. Basilan

167. The 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea designated a ____ Exclusive Economic Zone
of water around the Philippine archipelago for sovereign right to explore, conserve and manage natural
resources of ocean, seabed and subsoil.
A. 1000-mile belt C. 500-mile belt
B. 100-mile belt D. 200-mile belt

168. What does the Machiavellian maxim “The end justifies the means” mean?
A. The result of an action is the basis for telling whether the action is acceptable or not.
B. Any manner of doing something is approved whenever the intended outcome is admirable.
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

169. Among the industrialized countries which is the biggest emitter of CO2 (by 31%) that causes global
warming?
A. United States C. China
B. India D. France

170. Which market structure has one buyer only?

A. monopoly C. oligopoly
B. monopsony D. perfect competition

171. Social theories can be arrived at based on ___ pattern of behavior.

A. diffused C. disparate
B. separate D. aggregate

172. The correct measure of true development is ___.

A. economic progress C. political sovereignty
B. human development D. social equality

173. Teacher Jonah is teaching the use and abuse of social media, (i.e., Facebook, Twitter). Which question is
NOT relevant to ask?
A. Why is social media very attractive to high school students?
B. What mobile phones do you use for social media?
C. What do you get out of Facebook postings?
D. What bad experiences were reported about Facebook users?
174. Which of the following may result in the home country when Filipino professionals emigrate to other
countries?
A. brain drain C. population increase
B. ethnic diversity D. culture shock

175. The anthropologist who discovered the Tabon Cave man in Palawan was ___.
A. Jaime Bulatao C. Robert Fox
B. F. Landa Jocano D. Frank Lynch

176. How is marriage characterized in the 1987 Family Code?

A. lasting C. permanent
B. temporary D. on trial basis

177. Sir Kookie reprimanded the students who were not working as a group and chided them for having the
mentality of crabs. What was he trying to correct?
A. tendency to be careless and carefree C. the tendency to pull down one who has gained some success
B. tendency to pass the work to others D. tendency to be uncooperative

178. The first civilization was made possible because it was situated between two rivers that made the land
fertile.
What are these rivers?
A. Amazon, Nile C. Tigris, Euphrates
B. Yangtze, Huang Ho D. Irrawady, Mekong

179. He became the leader of the Magdalo faction.

A. Baldomero Aguinaldo C. Claverio Narcisso
B. Mariano Alvarez D. Juan Bonifacio

180. The first holy mass in the Philippines was officiated by whose priest
A. Father Diego Reyes C. Father Jose Dizon
B. Father Pedro Valderamma D. Father Miguel Fernandez
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The human development index (HDI), composed of three indicators: life expectancy, education (adult literacy
and combined secondary and tertiary school enrollment) and real GDP per capita.