SOCIAL SCIENCE

1) The culture of the Ilocanos can easily be felt through their ants dance known as
________.
a. Balitaw
b. Dandansoy
c. Mahinhin
d. Kinnotan
2) The "La Liga Filipina" was a concrete evidence of Rizal's desire to ________.
I. Unite the entire Philippine archipelago
II. Fight violence and injustice
III. Revolt against the Spaniards
a. I and II
b. II and III
c. I, II and III
d. I and III
3) It refers to the full and fair equivalent of the property taken from its owner by the
expropriator and the gauge for computation is not the taker's gain but the owner's
loss. In order for the payment to be "just", it must be real, substantial, full, and
ample; made within a reasonable time from the taking of the property.
a. Property
b. Public Use
c. Eminent Domain
d. Just Compensation
4) In Northeast Luzon, the longest river in the country originates from the mountains
of Quirino and Nueva Vizcaya and drains the whole Cagayan Valley existing through
the town of Aparri and Cagayan. What is the name of this river?
a. Agno River
b. Abra River
c. Pampanga River
d. Rio Grande de Cagayan
5) A sociological research method that approaches social phenomena through
quantifiable evidence, and often relies on statistical analysis of many cases to create
valid and reliable general claims.
a. Qualitative design
b. Quantitative design
c. Normative
d. Formative
6) Cooperatives can eventually put up banks of their own. What are the evidences of
their successes?
a. Many banks in Metro Manila and Central Luzon started out as cooperatives.
b. Most of the rural banks started out as cooperatives.
c. Cooperatives are not heavily taxed.
d. Opening of rural bank is allowed on a cooperative concept.
7) When a combination of independent business organizations form to regulate
production, pricing and marketing of goods by the members, which term applies?
a. Cartel
b. Monopoly
c. Depression
d. Inflation
8) What right and duty do Filipinos exercise when they participate in ratfying a
proposed constitution?
a. Citizenship
b. Habeas Corpus
c. Suffrage
d. Bill of Rights
9) Martial law remained in force until 1981 under Procalamation # ________.
a. 1081
b. 1425
c. 9994
d. 7610
10) The process by which a person learns the requirments of the culture by which he
or she is surrounded, and acquired values and behaviors that are appropriate or
necessary in that culture is called ________.
a. Assimilation
b. Enculturation
c. Cultural Relativism
d. Acculturation
11) The exchange of cultural features that results when groups of individuals from
different culture come into continuous first-hand contact. The original cultural
patterns of wither or both groups may be altered, but the groups remain distinct.
a. Assimilation
b. Enculturation
c. Cultural Relativism
d. Acculturation
12) The Commander of the American and Filipino forces in Bataan was ________.
a. Gen. Arthur MacArthur
b. Gen. Douglas MacArthur
c. Gen. Jonathan Wright
d. Gen. Edward King
13) The first Americal Civil Governor was ________.
a. William Howard Taft
b. Wesley Meritt
c. Arthur MacArthur
d. Murray Bartlet
14) This is a collection of traditional courtship song in Mexican-Spanish tradition
based on the habanera rhythm.
a. Harana
b. Kundiman
c. Jazz
d. Modern
15) It is characterized by shared experiences and mutual responsibilities.
a. Gesellschaft
b. Gemeinchaft
c. Enculturation
d. Acculturation
16) It features the exchange of goods, money and services.
a. Gesellschaft
b. Gemeinchaft
c. Enculturation
d. Acculturation
17) One of the advantages of presidential system of government is ________.
a. The principle of the separation of powers and checks and balances is observed.
b. Unity of authority
c. It cuts sosts and redundancy in lawmaking.
d. It promotes strong political party.
18) The fulfillment of the collective needs to the human species, including global
society, is to pursue ________.
a. public interests
b. common good
c. justice
d. political will
19) This is the determination of the government to relate to what is perceived as
beneficial to public interests acts to implement its decision on such in order to
achieve a better future for its citizens.
a. public interests
b. common good
c. justice
d. political will
20) Those provinces that were pacified and were already recognizing Spanish rule
were called ________.
a. Alcadias
b. Alcalde mayor
c. Indulto de Comercio
d. Corregimientos
21) The military provinces that were unpacified during the Spanish period were
called ________.
a. Alcadia
b. Alcalde mayor
c. Indulto de Comercio
d. Corregimientos
22) During the Spanish period, this refers to the privelege of the provincial Governor
to engage in trade.
a. Alcadia
b. Alcalde mayor
c. Indulto de Comercio
d. Corregimientos
23) What form of government did we have when President Aguinaldo proclaimed the
Philippine Independence on June 12, 1898?
a. Dictatorial
b. Revolutionary
c. Freedom
d. Presidential
24) The longest revolt in Philippine History is called the ________.
a. Dagohoy revolt
b. Diego Silang revolt
c. Gabriela Silang revolt
d. Palaris revolt
25) The most devastating typhoon in 2009, with a damage of $1.09 billion and 747
fatalities was known as ________.
a. Reming
b. Milenyo
c. Ondoy
d. Habagat
26) Violation of human rights is a violation of the _________ of the person.
a. dignity
b. intelligence
c. will
d. freedom
27) The Law that led to the granting of ten-year transition period is called?
a. Hare-Hawes Cutting Bill
b. Tydings-McDuffies Law
c. Parity Rights
d. Independence Law
28) Republic Act 9994 is also known as the ________.
a. Anti-Child Abuse Law
b. K-12 Act
c. Expanded Senior Citizen's Act
d. Prison Modernization Law
29) What is the very foundation of genuine peace and reconciliation?
a. Happiness
b. Joy
c. Confrontation
d. Social justice
30) This is the location of the island known as the "Isla de Pintados" by the
Spaniards.
a. Luzon
b. Visayas
c. Mindanao
d. Isla Verla
31) What was our government under the 1935 Constitution?
a. Revolutionary
b. Monarchy
c. Commonwealth
d. Military
32) In economics, ________ is a rise in the general level of prices of goods and services
in an economy over a period of time.
a. inflation
b. mercantilism
c. depression
d. free trade
33) A UNESCO World heritage site in Ilocos Norte is ________.
a. Bangui Windmills
b. Paoay Church
c. Currimao Rock Formations
d. Pagudpud
34) The author of "Flora de Filipinas circa 1837, the botanical illustrations of plant
specimens that grew into the Philippine herbarium is ________.
a. Governor Polavieja
b. Padre Emmanuel Gonzales
c. Padre Manuel Blanco
d. Governor Narciso Claveria
35) The Philippines was ruled by Spain through the ________ until 1814.
a. Cuba
b. Puerto Rico
c. Viceroy of Mexico
d. Guam
36) This is a guarantee given by the Constitution to certain units of government
where their approved annual appropriations shall be automatically and regularly
released.
a. General Appropriations Act
b. Fiscal Autonomy
c. Fiscal Discipline
d. Internal Revenue Allocations
37) Which order of government correctly sequences what happened during the
American regime?
a. Civil, Military, Commonwealth
b. Military, Civil, Commonwealth
c. Civil, Commonwealth, Military
d. Military, Commonwealth, Civil
38) Which order of presidents correctly applies to Philippine history.
I. Carlos P. Garcia
II. Ramon Magsaysay
III. Elpidio Quirino
IV. Manuel Roxas 
a. III, I, II, IV
b. IV, II, I, III
c. III, II, IV, I
d. IV, III, II, I
39) In whose presidency was the famous MIRACLE RICE produced?
a. Ferdinand Marcos
b. Fidel Ramos
c. Joseph Estrada
d. Gloria Arroyo
40) After the Second World War, which emerged as new powers?
a. China and USA
b. Japan and USA
c. Germany and USSR
d. USA and USSR
41) The employees of ABC Review Center wants to associate, pool their savings, and
use the fund as soon as possible to grant loans to members and capitalized and
operate the canteen of the said Review Center. What type of cooperative will they
organize and register?
a. Service cooperative
b. Producer's cooperative
c. Consumer cooperative
d. Credit cooperative
42) One of the tyoes of positive economics that collects and presents data that can
describe the phenomena is ________.
a. Descriptive economics
b. Economic theory
c. Growth
d. Stability
43) The complex set of relationships within agricultural sector and between tenure
structure, production structure, and the structure of supporting services is called
________.
a. Land Reform
b. Agrarian Structure
c. Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law
d. Agrarian Reform Measures
44) The earliest mode of economic life in human history according to Karl Marx is
called ________.
a. Enlighted self-interest
b. Reciprocity
c. Primitive Communism
d. Agricultural
45) Refers to any liability to pay money arising out of a contract, express or implied.
a. Poll Tax
b. Tax
c. Debt
d. Debtors
46) The state of entire subjection of one person to the will of another is called
________.
a. Peonage
b. Slavery
c. Suppressed
d. Depressed
47) It means that when a person is charged with an offense and the case is
terminated either by acquittal or conviction or in any other manner without the
express consent of the accused, the latter cannot again be charged with the same or
identical offense.
a. Writ of Habeas Corpus
b. Righ against illegal detention
c. Writ of Amparo
d. Right against double jeopardy
48) The families of victims of extrajudicial killgs and enforced disappearances can
invoke the writ when the right to life, liberty or security of a person is violated or
threathened with violation by an unlawful act or omission of a public official or
employee or of a private individual or entity.
a. Writ of Habeas Corpus
b. Righ against illegal detention
c. Writ of Amparo
d. Right against double jeopardy
49) This court shall have jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases involving graft and
corruption practices and such offenses committed by public officers and employees
in relation to their offices as may be determined by law.
a. Court of Appeals
b. Supreme Court
c. Regional Trial Court
d. Sandiganbayan
50) These are the only officials removable by Impeachment.
a. The President, Vice-President, members of the Supreme Court, members of the
Constitutional Commissions, and the Ombudsman.
b. The President, Vice-President, members of the Supreme Court, members of the
Constitutional Commissions, and the Senators.
c. The President, Vice-President, members of the Supreme Court, members of the
Constitutional Commissions, and the members of the House of Representatives.
d. The President, Vice-President, members of the Supreme Court, members of the
Constitutional Commissions, and the members of the House of Representatives, the
Senators, and the Ombudsman.
ANSWERS:
1. D
2. A
3. D
4. D
5. B - Quantitative research focuses on analysis of numeric data.
6. B
7. A - A cartel is a formal agreement among competing firms.
8. C
9. A
10. B
11. D
12. D
13. A
14. A
15. B - Gemeinchaft generally translated as "Community".
16. A - Gesellschaft means "Society".
17. A
18. A
19. D
20. A
21. D
22. C
23. A - The Dictatorial Government lasted for only 3 months from May 24 to June 23,
1898. On June 23, Aguinaldo established the Revolutionary Government.
24. A
25. C
26. A
27. B
28. C
29. D
30. B
31. C
32. A
33. B
34. C
35. C
36. B
37. B
 38. D
39. A
40. D
41. D
42. A
43. B
44. C
45. C
46. B
47. D
48. C
49. D
50. A

1. What factor was a major cause of both World War I and World War II?
a. The spread of Marxian ideas into Europe
b. The dropping of atomic bombs
c. Nationalism and national borders
d. The rise of totalitarian fascist states
2. In which organization is the Philippines a member to fight communist aggression?
a. APEC
b. ASA
c. UN
d. SEATO
3. The theory that population increases by geometrical ratio while the means of subsistence
increases by arithmetical ratio is attributed to?
a. Karl Marx
b. Robert Malthus
c. Emile Durkheim
d. Aristotle
4. In what instance is the Filipino double-standard morality shown?
a. A couple brings their sick child to the doctor then later to the espiritista
b. Young parents bring up their children in a manner different from how they were brought
up
c. Illiterate parents are eager to send their children to school even if they themselves did
not go to school
d. A married man who flirts with someone else other than his wife seems acceptable but a
married woman who flirts with another man is condemned.
5. Which part of Asia does the Arabian peninsula occupy?
a. Northwest
b. Southeast
c. Southwest
d. Northeast
6. The important factors which have contributed to the weakness in the internalization of
desirable values is the?
a. Lack of models among the very people expected to exemplify these values
b. Use of approaches which are mainly cognitive rather than effective
c. Lack of follow up systems from one grade level to another
d. Minimum recognition and appreciation given to teachers

7. To govern is to rule and the government rules by laws. Whose main duty is the
enforcement of laws?
a. Police department
b. Judiciary department
c. Legislative department
d. Executive department
8. The term that refers to the class of Filipinos who were free and independent
a. Timawa
b. Maharlika
c. Aliping namamahay
d. Aliping saguiguilid
9. The Spanish expedition responsible for naming the archipelago Filipinas
a. Magellan’s expedition
b. Loarca expedition
c. Legaspi expedition
d. Villalobos expedition
10. The third and last military governor of the Philippines was
a. Gen. Wesley Merritt
b. Gen. Elwell Otis
c. Gen. Arthur MacArthur
d. Gen. Douglas MacArthur
11. Which Katipunan member commuted from Cavite to Manila to buy materials used to
make ammunitions?
a. Teresa Magbanua
b. Agueda Esteban
c. Teodora Alonso
d. Trinidad Tecson
12.Which economic system is based on free enterprise?
a. Globalism
b. Mixed economies
c. Capitalism
d. Communism
13. How is the so-called colonial mentality manifested?
a. Cultural relativism
b. Cultural diversity
c. Xenocentrism
d. Ethnocentrism
14. Which is a safeguard against unfair trade practices like short-weighing?
a. Total Quality Movement
b. Consumerism
c. Consumer vigilance
d. Substandardization
15. If the seven continents were arranged from largest to smallest, in which order does
Australia fall?
a. 4th
b. 5th
c. 6th
8. 7th
16. In which continent can we find stormy Cape Horn which is known as the graveyard of
ships and sailors?
a. Africa
b. Australia
c. South America
d. Asia
17. Which led to the creation of Pakistan as a nation in 1947? Religious differences
between
a. Hindus and Christians
b. Christians and Muslims
c. Hindus and Buddhists
d. Hindus and Muslims
18. Which is common to Sun Yat Sen and Mahatma Gandhi?
a. Promoted a society ruled by religious leaders
b. Rejected violence as a way to political power
c. Led a successful nationalistic movement in their respective countries
d. Supported Marxist philosophy to change existing governments
19. Nebuchadnezzar was to the Babylonian Empire as Asoka was to the ______ Empire.
a. Roman
b. Gupta
c. Greek
d. Maurya
20. With the opposition of the parity rights in mind, who does NOT belong to the group?
a. Claro M. Recto
b. Jose Laurel
c. Manuel Roxas
d. Pedro Taruc
21. When the Filipino reformists asked for the assimilation of the Philippines by Spain,
what did they ask for? For the Philippines to ____
a. Become independent from Spain
b. Become a province of Spain
c. Be independent from Spain with certain conditions
d. Be represented in the Spanish Cortes
22. Who among the Presidents changed the date of our celebration of Independence day
from July 4 to June 12?
a. Ramon Magsaysay
b. Diosdado Macapagal
c. Carlos Garcia
d. Ferdinand Marcos
23. In which country did the Philippines participate in the world’s peacekeeping operations
by sending doctors, nurses, soldiers and police?
a. Israel
b. East Timor
c. Iraq
d. Iran
24. In which poem did Rizal write about offering one’s life for one’s country?
a. A La Juventud Filipina
b. Song of Maria Clara
c. Sa Aking mga Kabata
d. Mi Ultimo Adios
25. As an effect of our geography, in which of the following island/s do people travel mostly
by water?
a. Luzon
b. Mindanao
c. Visayas
d. Visayas and Mindanao
26. As an insular country, to which principle does the Philippines adhere when it comes to
territorial boundary?
a. Two hundred nautical miles of the country’s coast
b. Three hundred fifty nautical miles from shore
c. Three-mile territorial limit
d. Archipelagic doctrine
27. Which part/s of the Visayas has/have comparatively more excessively moist climate
and limited arable lands?
a. Western
b. Eastern
c. Eastern and Central
d. Central and Western
28. Which follows Pres. Garcia’s “Filipino First Policy”? Filipinos
a. Should buy and consume Filipino products only
b. Should not contribute to the brain drain problem
c. Should be selective in the entry in the entry of foreign professionals in the country
d. Were to be given first preference in all matters related to the economic development of
the country
29. Aside from the Philippines, which countries claim part of the Spratly islands in the
South China Sea?
a. China, Thailand, Brunei, Malaysia
b. China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia
c. Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Malaysia
d. China, Thailand, Brunei, Malaysia
30. The following are our constitutional rights EXCEPT to
a. Free access to legal assistance which shall not be denied due to poverty
b. Have access to all records of the government
c. Be presumed innocent until proven guilty
d. Form association and labor unions
Answers:
1D
2D
3B
4D
5C
6A
7D
8A
9D
10C
11B
12C
13C
14C
15D
16C
17D
18B
19D
20C
21B
22B
23C
24D
25C
26D
27B
28D
29B
30B
Social science 1
1. The Philippines ten-year transaction period before the granting of complete
independence from the Americans.
A. Commonwealth Government B. Third Republic
C. Puppet government D. Revolutionary
2. The Act/Law that led to the granting of ten-year transition period.
A. Here-Hawes Cutting Bill B. Tydings-McDuffie Law
C. Parity Rights D. Independence Law
3. The Chairman of the 1934 Constitutional Convention.
A. Cecillia Munoz Palma B. Carlos P. Garcia
C. Diosdado Macapagal D. Claro M. recto
4. The first appointed head of the Department of Education during Commonwealth period.
A. Claro M. Recto B. Sergio Osmena
C. Rafael Palma D. Jose P. Laurel
5. The “father of social justice.”
A. Claro M. Recto B. Sergio Osmena
C. Manuel L. Quezon D. Jose P. Laurel
6. The leader of Sakdalista uprising
A. Benigno Aquino B. Benigno Ramos
C. Isabelo delos Reyes D. Isabelle Espiritu
7. The last department turned over by the Americans to be government by a Filipino
A. Department of Public Health and Welfare B. Department of Trade
C. Department of Education D. Department of Defense
8. The Rizal Day Celebration reminds us about heroes worth
A. Appreciating B. Reading about
C. Emulating D. Studying
9. Section 6, Article XIV states that the national language of the Philippines is
________________.
A. English B. Filipino
 C. Tagalog D. Cebuano
10. SECTION 3, Article XIV states that “ALL educational institutions shall include that
study of _____________ as part of curriculum.”
A. History B. Science & Technology
C. Sports D. Constitution
11. Who has the power of declare the existence of the state of war?
A. Senate President B. Chief Justice
C. President D. Congress
12. “ The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality 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
13. The old name of EDSA during early part of American occupation
A. 19 de junio B. Highway 54
C. Highway 53 D. Highway 52
14. RA 9155 also known as”_____________.”
A. Basic Education Act of 2001 B. Restructured Basic Education
C. Education For All D. Bridge Program
15. RA 4670 also known as”______________”
A. Board of Higher Education B. The Magna Carta For Public School Teachers
C. State of National Emergency D. Calibrated Pre-emptive Response
16. President Ramos’ Medium Term Philippines Development Plan (MTPDP).
A. Angat pinoy 2004 B. SONA 2001
C. Philippines 2000 D. Sustainable Development
17. President Estrada’s MTPDP.
A. Angat Pinoy 2004 B. SONA 2001
C. Philippines 2000 D. Sustainable Development
18. How long can an elected President of the Philippines serve under the 1987
Constitution?
A. Two terms, 6 years each B. Two terms, 4 years each
C. One term for 6 years D. One term for 4 years
19. 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 Philippines
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 Philippines government bought it from the Sultan of Brunei
20. Known as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Government employees and
officials.
A. RA 6713 B. RA 1425
C. RA 7610 D. RA 9262
21. Which of the following describes the Battle of Manila Bay between American and
Spanish naval forces?
A. The Americans ships outnumbered those of the Spaniards.
B. The Spaniards readily won the battle over the Americans.
C. It was a mock naval battle between the Spaniards and the Americans.
D. The Americans won the battle with great difficulty.
22. What right and duty do Filipinos exercise when they participate in ratifying a proposed
constitution ?
A. Citizenship B. Habeas corpus
C. Suffrage D. Bill of Rights
23. The Old name of EDSA during the World War II
A. 19 de Junio B. Highway 54
C. Highway 53 D. Highway 52
24. Who was the first president of the Republic of the Philippines when independence from
America was granted on july 4, 1946.
A. Pres. Corazon Aquino B. Pres. Elpidio Quirino
 C. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos D. Pres. Manuel Roxas
25. According to him President “… this Nation will be great again…!
A. Pres. Corazon Aquino B. Pres. Elpidio Quirino
C. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos D. Pres. Manuel Roxan
26. He had promised sweeping economic changes, and he did make progress in land
reform, opening new settlements outside crowded Luzon island. His death in an airplane
crash in March 1957, was a serious blow to national morale.
A. Pres. Ramon Magsaysay B. Pres. Elpidio Quirino
C. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos D. Pres. Manuel Roxas
27. Martial law remained in force until 1981 under Proclamation # _________
A. 1081 B. 1425
C. 9994 D. 7610
28. What in SONA stands for?
A. State of the National Address B. State of the Nation Approval
C. Status of the Nation Address D. State of the Nation Address
29. What is Republic Act 8049?
A. Anti – Hazing Law
B. Anti sexual harassment Law
C. Law Protection Women and Children against all forms of abuses, discrimination
and exploitation
D. Expanded Senior Citizen Act of 2010
30. What is Republic Act 9994?
A. Anti – Hazing Law
B. Anti sexual harassment Law
C. Law Protecting Women and Children against all forms of abuses, discrimination
and exploitation
D. Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010
31. Republic Act 9262 adheres with
A. Anti – Hazing Law
 B. Anti sexual harassment Law
C. Law Protecting Women and Children against all forms of abuses, and exploitation
D. Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010
32. Republic Act 7877 also known as
A. Anti – Hazing Law
B. Anti sexual harassment Law
C. Law Protecting Women and Children against all forms of abuses, discrimination
and exploitation
D. Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010
33. Section 5 (5), Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution mandates the Government to give the
highest budgetary to:
A. Department of Interior and Local Government B. Department of Education
C. Department of Science and Technology D. Department of Public Works and
Highways
34. The chairmen of the 1972 Constitutional Convention
A. Former Presidents Garcia and Marcos B. Former Presidents Garcia and
Macapagal
C. Former Presidents Garcia and Quirino D. Former Presidents Garcia and
Roxas
35. With peace education in mind, What is NOT included
A. Dialogue B. Mediation
C. Cooperation D. Conflict
36. What is the very foundation of genuine peace and reconciliation
A. Happiness B. Joy
C. Confrontation D. Social Justice
38. The first essay of Rizal
A. El Amor Partio B. A la Juventud Filipina
C. Sa Aking Kabata D. Mi Ultimo Adois
39. The Republic Act that requires us to teach Rizal and other Filipinos patriots to tertiary
students
 A. RA 7836 B. RA 7610
C. RA 1425 D. RA 9165
40. What is the Right of SUFFRAGE advocates
A. The Right of the people to vote B. The Right of the people to vote and be elected
in public office
C. The Right of the people not to vote D. The Right of the people for clean
elections
41. Where is the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) located?
A. UP Los Banos, Laguna B. UP Diliman, Quezon City
C. Up IloIlo D. UP Manila
42. The mountain that separates the continents of Asia and Europe
A. Ural mountain B. Mt. Kilimanjaru
C. Mt. Everest D. Mt. Apo
43. The old name of Vietnam
A. Formosa B. Siam
C. Persia D. Annam
44. The “yellow Race” also known as:
A. Tigris and Euphrates B. Hwang-Ho and Yangtze
C. Nile and Indus D. Aegean and Mekong
45. The major rivers in China
A. Tigris and Euphrates B. Hwang-Ho and Yangtze
C. Nile and Indus D. Aegean and Mekong
46. The World biggest peninsula
A. Arabian peninsula B. Iberian peninsula
C. Korean peninsula D. Italy
47. The boot-shaped peninsula
A. Arabian peninsula B. Iberian peninsula
C. Korean peninsula D. Italy
48. Known as the “Isla de Pintados” by the Spaniards
 A. Luzon B. Visayas
C. Mindanao D. Isla Verde
49. Man’s conviction is his/her _________
A. Norms B. Belief
C. Values D. Mores
50. Also known as the Bangkok Declaration of 1967
A. APEC B. UN
C. EU D. ASEAN

1. Rationalization: A – Also known as the Quezon government

2. Rationalization: B – This Independence mission was headed by Press. Manuel L.
Quezon
3. Ratioalization: C – Claro M. Recto
4. Rationalization: B – He was appointed by Pres. Quezon
5. Rationalization: C – Manuel L. Quezon
6. Rationalization: B – Benigno Ramos The SAKDALISTA coming from the tagalog word
sakdal, meaning “to accuse” movement was founded in 1930 by a right wing leader,
Benigno Ramos, a writer and discontented former government clerk. The
7. Rationalization: C – To ensure quality education in the Philippines and to preserve
the interest of US
8. Rationalization: C – it encompasses the 3 domains of learning: Cognitive, affective
and psychomotor
9. Rationalization: B – Filipino
10. Rationalization: D – Constitution
11. Rationalization: D – Article VI of the 1987 Constitution
12. Rationalization: B – Section 2, Article XIV of the 1987 constitution
13. Rationalization: A – Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA, pronounced ed-sah),
formerly known as HIGHWAY 54, is the main circumferential road and highway of
Metro Manila in the Philippines. It is an important commuting artery between the
northern and southern parts of the metropolitan area. EDSA is a partially-controlled
access, mostly 10-lane divided highway (expressway), with three general lanes and
the two outer lanes reserved for buses and other HOV traffic lights. EDSA has many
interchanges along its length that eliminate the need for traffic lights, though traffic
lights exist where there is insufficient space of funds for a complete interchange.
14. Rationalization: A – AN ACT INTITUTING A FRAME WORK OF GOVERNMENT
FOR BASIC EDUCATION, ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY,
RENAMING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, CULTURE AND SPORTS AS THE
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
15. Rationalization: B – Sec. 1. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared to be the
policy of this Act to promote and improve the social and economic status of public
school teachers, their living and working conditions, their terms of employment and
career prospects in order that they may compare favorably with existing
opportunities in other walk of life, attract and retain in the teaching profession more
people with the proper qualification, it being recognized that advance in education
depends on the qualifications, the teaching staff and that education is an essential
factor in the economic growth of the nation as a productive investment of vital
importance
16. Rationalization: C – Focal point: human empowerment
17. Rationalization: A – Focal point: Social Equity
18. Rationalization: C – Section 4, Article VII
19. Rationalization: A - The official filing of the claim took place on june 22, 1962. The
claims are of sovereignty, jurisdiction, and proprietary ownership to North Borneo.
Philippines being successor-in- interest of the Sultan of Sulu derived its legal and
historical rights in North Borneo.
20. ANS: A
21. Rationalization: A – The Battle of Manila Bay took place on 1 May 1898, during
the Spanish-American War. The American Asiatic Squadron under Commodore
George Dewey engaged and destroyed the Spanish Pacific Squadron under Admiral
Patricio Montojo y Pasaron. The engagement took place in Manila Bay in the
Philippines, and was the first major engagement of the Spanish-American War.
22. Rationalization: C – through plesbicite
23. ANS: B
24. Rationalization: D – Pres. Manuel Roxas was the last president of Commonwealth
and the first president of the third Republic
25. Rationalization: C – He delivered this state in one of his inaugural speeches.
26. Rationalization: A – The President of the “Common Tao”
27. Rationalization: A – From September 21, 1972 to 1981
28. Rationalization: D – Every Fourth Monday of July
29. Rationalization: A – REPUBLIC ACT No. 8049 – AN ACT REGULATING HAZING
AND OTHER FORMS OF INITIATION RITES IN FRATERNITIES, SOROROTIES, AND
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFORE
30. Rationalization: D – AN ACT GRANTING ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AND
PRIVILEGES TO OTHERWISE KNOWN, FURTHER AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO.
7432, AS AMENDED, CITIZENS TO NATION BUILDING, GRANT BENEFITS AND
SPECIAL PRIVILEGES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
31. Rationalization: B – AN ACT DEFINING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND THEIR
CHILDREN, PROVIDING FOR PROTECTIVE MEASURES FOR VICTIMS,
PRESCRIBING PENALTIES THEREFORE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
32. Rationalization: B – AN ACT DECLAIRING SEXUAL HARASSMENT UNLAWFUL IN
THE EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION FOR TRAINING ENVIRONMENT, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
33. Rationalization: B – Section 5 (5), Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution
34. Rationalization: D – Conflict is the anti thesis of peace education
 35. Rationalization: D – Conflict is the anti thesis of peace education
36. Rationalization: D – Article XII of the 1987 Constitution
37.
38. Rationalization: A – Days after he arrived in Barcelona in June 1882, he wrote the
essay El Amor Patrio (Love of the Country), which contained the reasons behind that
deep fondness
39. Rationalization: C – An act to include in the Curricula of All Public and Private
Schools, Colleges and Universities courses on the life Works and Writings of JOSE
RIZAL, particularly his novels NOLI ME TANGERE and EL FILIBUSTERISMO,
Authorizing the Printing and Distribution Thereof, and for Other Purposes.
40. Rationalization: B – Article V of the 1987 Constitution
41. ANS: A
42. Rationalization: A – They are rich in various deposits, including metal ores, coal,
precious and semi- precious stones, and since the 18th century have been the major
mineral base of Russia.
43. Rationalization: D – Now Vietnam
44. Rationalization: B – Is a word used to describe people of East Asian and Southeast
Asian origin
45. Rationalization: B – Hwang-Ho river is the second-longest river in China (after the
Yangtze River) and the sixth-longest in the world at the estimated length of 5,464,
kilometers (3,395 mi).
46. Rationalization: A – it is the world’s largest peninsula and covers 3,237,500 Km2
(1,250,000 mi2). The area is an important part of the Middle East and plays a critical
geopolitical role due to its vast reserves of oil and natural gas
47. Rationalization: D – The country’s total area is 301,230 km2, of which 294,020
km2 is land and 7,210 km2 is water. Including the islands.
48. Rationalization: B – Visayans – The most painted people.
49. Rationalization: B – We tend to internalize the beliefs of the people around us
during childhood.
50. Rationalization: D – Held in Thailand in 1967
Social science 2
1. The capital of Denmark
A. Oslo B. Copenhagen
C. Stockholm D. Reykjavik
2. Hans Christian Andersen is a Native of what Scandinavian country
A. Denmark B. Norway
C. Sweden D. Finland
3. Known as Ma-I by the early Chinese traders
A. Mindoro B. Aklan
 C. Cebu D. Manila
4. The focal theme/agenda of 2009 Earth’s Summit held in Copenhagen, Denmark
A. Sustainable Development B. Climate Change
C. Poverty D. Cyder crime
5. The host-country of the 1992 Earth’s Summit on Sustainable Development
A. Philippines B. Brazil
C. Britain D. China
6. The longest revolt in the Philippines History
A. Dagohoy revolt B. Diego Silang revolt
C. Gabriela Silan revolt D. Palaris revolt
7. What was our government under the 1935 Constitution
A. Revolutionary B. Monarchy
C. Commonwealth D. Military
8. What is meant by the worker’s right to security of tenure?
I. To continue in their jobs II. Not to be contractual after six months
III. May not be dismissed unless there is just or valid cause provided by law
A. I and II B. I and III C. II and III D. I and III
9. Which order of presidents correctly applies to Philippines History
I. Magsaysay II. Garcia
III. Quirino IV. Roxas
A. IV-III-I-II B. II-I-III-Iv C. I-II-III-Iv D. IV-III-II-I
10. The SONA of the President is being delivered every ___________ Monday of July.
A. First B. Second
C. Third D. Fourth
11. The process by which a person learns the requirements of the culture by which he or
she is surrounded, and acquires values and behaviours that are appropriate or necessary
in that culture
A. Assimilation B. Enculturation
C. Cultural relativism D. Acculturation
12. The exchange of cultural features that results when groups of individuals having
different cultures come into continuous first hand contact; the original cultural patterns of
either or both groups may be altered, but the groups remain distinct
A. Assimilation B. Enculturation
C. Cultural relativism D. Acculturation
13. The process whereby a minority group gradually adapts to the customs and attitudes of
the prevailing culture and customs.
A. Assimilation B. Enculturation
C. Cultural relativism D. Acculturation
14. The principle that an individual human’s beliefs and activities should be understood in
terms of his or her own culture.
A. Assimilation B. Enculturation
C. Cultural relativism D. Acculturation
15. The Commanding General of USAFFE
A. General Arthur MacArthur B. General Douglas MacArthur
C. General Jonathan Wainright D. General Edward P. King
16. The Commander of the American and Filipinos forces in Bataan
A. General Arthur MacArthur B. General Douglas MacArthur
C. General Jonathan Wainright D. General Edward P. King
17. The Commander of the American and Filipino forces in Corregidor
A. General Arthur MacArthur B. General Douglas MacArthur
C. General Jonathan Wainright D. Genaral Edward P. King
18. The president of the Japanese-sponsored government
A. Sergio Osmena B. Manuel L. Quezon
C. Jorge B. Vargas D. Jose P. Laurel
19. The Chairman of the Japanese-sponsored Executive Commission in 1942.
A. Sergio Osmena B. Manuel L. Quezon
C. Jorge B. Vargas D. Jose P. Laurel
20. The island of Corregidor is part of the province of
 A. Cavite B. Bataan
C. Zambales D. Pangasinan
21. The government that was interrupted by the Japanese occupation.
A. First Republic B. Second Republic
C. Third Republic D. Commonwealth
22. In economy, __________ is a rise in the general level of prices of goods and services in an
economy over a period of time.
A. Inflation B. Mercantilism
C. Depression D. Free trade
23. What event in history followed when the Katipunan movement was discovered?
A. Philippines revolution/Cry of pugadLawin B. Treaty of Paris 1898
C. Execution of Rizal D. Capture of Aguinaldo
24. The first American civil Governor
A. William Howard Taft B. Wesley Merrit
C. Arthur Mac Acthur D. Murray Barlet
25. The first American military governor.
A. William Howard Taft B. Wesley Merrit
C. Arthur Mac Arthur D. Murray Bartlet
26. The first president of the University of the Philippines
A. William Howard Taft B. Wesley Merrit
C. Arthur Mac Arthur D. Murray Bartlett
27. Are traditional courtship songs in the Mexican-Spanish tradition based on the
habanera rhythm
A. Harana B. Kundiman
C. Jazz D. Modern
28. Teacher Alejandro would like to discuss among his students about Philippine National
Artist. The following are all National Artist in the field of visual arts EXCEPT:
A. Pablo Amorsolo B. Benedicto Cabrera
C. Federico Alcuaz D. Vicente Manansala
29. The First Year students of Esteban Abada High School went to the National Museum as
part of their field trip in MAPEH. Katrina’s attention was particularly caught by an ethic
instrument composed of four large hanging gongs used in Maguindanao. This is
instrument is known as:
A. Kubing B. Gandingan
C. Tambuli D. Gangsa
30. JV was assigned by his teacher to report about Renaissance Art as part of Art
Appreciation Week in their school. Among the following paintings, which is the best
example of Renaissance Art era?
A. La Gioconda B. The Starry Night
C. The Kiss D. Spolarium
31. The Following are materials used in painting EXCEPT:
A. Canvass B. Palette
C. Linseed Oil D. Alabaster
32. Filipinos have song for every occasion, during the Pre-colonial Philippines, Filipinos
would sing this song in preparation for war or battle:
A. Oyayi B. Diyona
C. Kumintang D. Kundiman
33. Atimonan National High School will conduct a Filipino Dance Week as part of the Arts
Month. Who among the following is NOT a National Artist for Dance?
A. Lucresia Reyes Urtula B. Fransisca Reyes Aquino
C. Lucrecia Kasilag D. Ramon Ubusan
34. The male Filipinos during Pre-Spanish period wore a collarless short-sleeved jacket as
the upper part of their clothing.
A. Bahag B. Kanggan
C. Putong D. Baro
35. What is the survey method of research?
A. An intensive study of one individual. Typically, this may involve interviews,
observation, experiments and test.
B. It involves the acquisition, synthesis, organization and presentation of
information.
 C. The research manipulates variables, randomly assign participants to various
conditions and seek to control other influences.
D. Involves going out and asking questions about the phenomenon of interest
36. What is the case study method of research?
A. An intensive study of one individual. Typically, this may involve interviews,
observation
B. It involves the acquisition, synthesis, organization and presentation of
information.
C. The research manipulates variables, randomly assign participants to various
conditions and seek to control other influences.
D. Involves going out and asking questions about the phenomenon of interest.
37. Not many students are aware that Jose Rizal, the Philippine’s National Hero is also a
sculpture. Which among the following is a sculpture of Rizal?
A. The oblation B. The power of Science over Death
C. LapuLapu Monument D. The Philippines map Relief
38. Teacher Jenny, BSED Gradute resigns in her current teaching position as high-school
teacher because she has been force to teach in preschool department by the Principal in
this school year. Teacher jenny’s voluntary resignation resulted to:
A. Structural Unemployment B. Frictional Unemployment
C. Cyclical Unemployment D. Unemployment
39. The Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law popular as CARL is the lawful basis of the
full implementation of the comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program CARP. This was during
the administration of:
A. Fidel V. Ramos B. Corazon Aquino
C. Ferdinand Marcos D. Joseph Estrada
40. What is the topical method of research?
A. An intensive study of one individual. Typically, this may involve interviews,
observation, experiments and tests.
B. It involves the acquisition, synthesis, organization and presentation of
information.
C. The research manipulates variables, randomly assign participants to various
conditions and seek to control other influences.
 D. Involves going out and asking questions about the phenomenon of interest.
41. What Filipino trait is known for warm welcome to guest?
A. Hospitable B. Respectful
C. Kind D. Hard-working
42. What is the experimental method if research?
A. An intensive study of one individual. Typically, this may involve interviews,
observation
B. It involves the acquisition, synthesis, organization and presentation of
information.
C. The research manipulates variables, randomly assign participants to various
conditions and seek to control other influences.
D. Involves going out and asking questions about the phenomenon of interest
43. Who wrote the Philippines Anthem?
A. Jose Palma B. Julian Felipe
C. Felipe de Leon D. Delfina Herbosa
44. Which of the following are characteristics of capitalism EXCEPT?
A. Government ownership B. Profit driven
C. Laissez-faire D. Pure competition
45. In economics, recession is characterized by the following EXCEPT:
I. Unemployment rate rises
II. Inflation fall
III. GDP decreases
IV. Increasing money supply
A. I & II only B. I only C. I,II,III only D. I,II,III,IV
46. As a result of People Power I in 1986, the Philippines was ________.
A. Change its form of government to parliamentary
B. Intensifies its participation in international affairs
C. Impeachment of Joseph Estrada
D. Became known worldwide for its People’s Revolution
47. 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 house
48. Cooperatives eventually put up banks of their own. What are evidences of success?
A. Cooperatives are not heavily taxed
B. Opening of rural banks is allowed on a cooperative concept
C. Several rural banks started out as cooperatives.
D. Many banks in Metro Manila and Bulacan started out as cooperatives
49. The impeachment proceedings in December 2000 and January 20001 have helped the
Filipinos to __________
A. Understand the Judge’s comments
B. Hate administration trails
C. Appreciate democratic process of government
D. Listen to the proceedings
50. How will you classify the practice of “pamanhikan” in the Phil?
A. Value B. Law C. Mores D. Folkways
1. Rationalization: b – is the capital and largest city of Denmark, with an urban
population of 1,199,224 (January 1st 2011) and a metropolitan population of
1,918,062 (April 1st 2011). Copenhagen is situated on the islands of Zealand and
Amager.
2. Rationalization: D – From Odense, Denmark
3. Rationalization: A – “Mina de Oro (Mine of gold)
4. Rationalization: B – What is the Copenhagen climate change summit? The UN
meeting is the deadline for thrashing out a successor to the Kyoto protocol, with the
aim of preventing dangerous global warming. It will run for two weeks from 7
December and is the latest is a series that trace their origins to the 1992 Earth
summit in Rio
5. Rationalization: B – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
6. Rationalization: A – Lasted for 85 years
7. Rationalization: C – Ten-year transition
8. Rationalization: C – Article XIII of the 1987 Constitution
9. ANS: A
10. ANS: D
11. ANS: B – By definition
12. Rationalization: D – by definition of Assimilation
13. Rationalization: A – by definition of Assimilation
14. Rationalization: C – By defining of Assimilation
15. Rationalization: B – The USAFFE (United States Armed Forces in the Far East)
was a military command formed by the United States in the Philippines during World
War II to counter the threat posed by the Imperial Japanese Army. Major General
MacArthur served as its commander. Its headquarters was established on July 26,
1941,
16. Rationalization: D – Edward Postell King Jr. (1884-1958) was a Major General in
the United States Army who gained prominence for leading the defense of the Bataan
Peninsula in the Battle of Bataan against the Japanese invasion of the Philippines in
World War II.
17. Rationalization: C – The Battle for Corregidor was the culmination of the Japanese
campaign for the conquest of the Philippines. The fall of Bataan on 9 April 1942
ended all organized opposition by the U.S. Army Forces Far East to the invading
Japanese forces on Luzon in the Northern Philippines.
18. Rationalization: C – Jose Paciano Laurel y Garcia (March 9, 1891 – November 6,
1959) was the president of the Republic of the Philippines, a Japanese-sponsored
administration during World War II, from 1943 to 1945
19. Rationalization: C – BY 1942, Vargas became chairman of the
Japanese-sponsored Philippine Executive Commission. During the collaborationist
Second Philippine Republic, he was once asked by the Japanese to assume the
Presidency, but he declined. He instead serve as the regime’s Ambassador to Japan.
In that position, he was quoted shortly before Japanese troops were driven from
Manila as Stating that “we know Japan is destined for sure victory and prosperity for
ages to come
20. Rationalization: A – Region IV. Corregidor Island, locally called isla ng Corregidor,
is a lofty island located at the entrance of Manila Bay in southwestern part of Luzon
Island in the Philippines. Due to this location, Corregidor was fortified (For Mills)
with several coastal artillery and ammunition magazines to defend the entrance of
Manila Bay and the City of Manila, from attacks by enemy warships in the event of
war. Located 48 kilometers (30 mi) inland, Manila has been the largest city and the
most important seaport in the Philippines for centuries --- from the colonial rule of
Spain, the United States, and Japan and after the establishment of the Republic of
the Philippines in 1946
21. Rationalization: D – Commonwealth was interrupted by the Japanese occupation
22. Rationalization: A – In economics, inflation is a rise in the general level of prices of
goods and services in an economy over a period of time. When the general price level
rises, each unit of currency buys fewer goods and services. Consequently, inflation
also reflects an erosion in the purchasing power of money – a loss of real value in the
internal medium of exchange and unit of account in the economy.
23. Rationalization: A – August of 1896
24. Rationalization: A – William Howard taft (September 15, 1857 – March 8, 1930)
was the 27th President of the United States (1909-1913) and later the tenth Chief
Justice of the United States (1921-1930). He is the only person to have served in
both offices.
25. Rationalization: B – Wesley Merrit (June 16, 1836—December 3,1910) was a
general in the United States Army during the American Civil War and the
Spanish-American War. He is noted for distinguished service in the cavalry.
26. Rationalization: D – 1911 – 1915
27. Rationalization: A –Harana are traditional courtship songs in the
Mexican-Spanish tradition based on the habanera rhythm
28. Rationalization: A – Pablo Amorsolo is a famous Filipino painter although not yet
a national artist.
29. Rationalization: B – Gandingan or Maguindanao’s Gong is usually made up of 4
hanging brass gongs as part of their Kulintang ensemble.
30. Rationalization: A – La Gioconda is also known as Moa lisa of Leonardo Da vinci.
This is painting is considered as the best example of Resaissance Art.
31. Rationalization: D – Alabaster is a white compact gypsum mineral often used in
sculpture and carvings
32. Rationalization: C – Kumintang are songs intended in preparation for battle
33. Rationalization: C – LucresiaKasilag is a National Artist for Music
34. Rationalization: B – Because kanggan was the upper garment and bahag is the
lower garment wore by the Filipinos during Pre-Spanish era.
35. . Rationalization: D – If you are considering poverty and province of origin as
factors for literacy rate then you have to go back to your respondents and include
them in your survey.
36. Rationalization: A – Completeness of information recorded is critical to gain a
complete understanding of the accuracy of the case study.
37. Rationalization: B – The Power of Science over Death was sculpture by Rizal when
he was still a student.
38. Rationalization: A –Structural unemployment is a mismatched between the skills
of Teacher Jenny and the available teaching position offered by her principal.
39. Rationalization: B – CARP is one of the priority programs of Pres. Corazon Aquino.
40. Rationalization: B – Completeness of information recorded is critical to gain a
complete understanding of the topic.
41. Rationalization: A – Filipinos are much known as very hospitable.
42. . Rationalization: C – Example: experimental research in psychology involves
defining a research problem, describing a hypothesis, describing a process to be
followed, gathering date, analyzing the data, reporting the findings and stating the
conclusions in relation to the hypothesis.
43. Rationalization: A – Julian Felipe compose the Philippines National Anthem 1898.
Jose Palma wrote the poem and became the lyrics. The Spanish lyrics was officially
translated by Felipe de Leon and now sung in Pilipino.
44. Rationalization: A – Choices B,C and D are characteristics of a Capitalist market.
45. Rationalization: C – Increasing money supply is government recourse during
recession.
 46. Rationalization: D – EDSA 1 on February 22 to 25, 1986
47. Rationalization: C – Article XVII Amendments or Revisions
48. Rationalization: C – Rural banks started out as cooperatives.
49. Rationalization: C – Impeachment proceedings against Pres. Estrada in December
2000 and Pres. GMA took over on Jan 20, 2001
50. ANS: D

 Some of the Questions in Social Science that Appeared in the September  2018 LET
 1. Who was considered as the architect of Egyptian pyramids
 A. Thutmose II B. Kaleb C. Imhotep D. Karnak
 2. Which band played the “Lupang Hinirang” on June 12, 1898?
 A. Kawit, Cavite Band B. San Francisco de Malabon Band C. Imus Band D. Cavite
Marching Band
 3. Which Spanish Governor General had the program on Tabaco Monopoly in 1782?
 A. Jose Basco B. Narciso Claveria C. Gaspar dela Torre D. Eulogio Despujol
4. Who advocated the process of Filipinization in the Philippines during the American
colonial period?
A. William Howard Taft B. Francis Burton Harrison C. Frank Murphy D. Dwight Davis
5. It is considered to be the place where the first civilization flourished
A. Africa B. Europe C. Middle East D. Latin America
6. Social Studies is a component of which subject in high school?
 A. English B. Science C. Filipino D. MAKABAYAN
7. What was the pseudonym of Andres Bonifacio?
 A. Laong Laan B. Agapito Bagumbayan C. Dimasalang D. Plaridel
 8. It is considered to be the most famous social networking site
 A. Google B. Yahoo C. Facebook D. Multiply
 9. SONA stands for
A. State of the Nation Address B. State of the National Assembly C. Speech of Noynoy
Aquino D. Status of the Nation Address
10. Who ordered the use of Spanish surnames among Filipinos during the Spanish Period?
A. Jose Basco B. Narciso Claveria C. Gaspar dela Torre D. Eulogio Despujol
11. This hurricane caused a huge devastation in New Orleans in the United States of
America. Which hurricane was this?
A. Sandy B. Irene C. Katrina D. Rita
12. What does the Writ of Habeas Data signify?
 Answer: Access to information
13. What is the term for a Spanishborn Spaniard or mainland Spaniard who resided in the
New World or the Spanish colonies like the Philippines?
 Answer: Peninsulares
14. What is the name of the first labor federation in the country?
 Answer: Union Obrero Democratica, with Isabelo de los Reyes as president
 15. Where did Apolinario dela Cruz or Hermano Pule establish the Cofradia de San José
(Confraternity of St. Joseph)?
 Answer: Tayabas, now Quezon Province, where dela Cruz was born
16. The first leader of the secularization movement was Answer: Pedro Peláez But, if the
question is “Who was the mestizo priest who led the secularization movement in the
Philippines?”
The Answer would be Father Jose Burgos, especially if the choices do not include
Father Pedro Peláez
 17. It is the term used when two houses of Congress are fused in one body or chamber.
 Answer: Unicameralism
18. Who is the founder of the Laboratory School?
John Dewey
19. Who is the Father of Educational Psychology?
Johann Herbart
 20. Who gave the method of social reform through non-violent means?
 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
21. Who is the Iloilo Superintendent who advocated the use of the vernacular, in his case,
Hiligaynon, as a medium of instruction?
Dr. Jose V. Aguilar
  22. Who pioneered the idea of a barrio school in the Philippines?
Dr. Pedro T. Orata
REVIEWER IN MAJOR: SOCIAL SCIENCE
•      The freeing of political prisoner when the 1987 Constitution took effect is an exercise of
the right against:
Ans: Detention by reason of Political beliefs
•      Respect for parents is shown in various ways by different groups of people in different
places.
Ans: Cultural Relativism
•      The earliest mode of economic life in human history according to Karl Marx.
Ans: Primitive Communism
•      The Philippines was ruled by Spain through ______ until 1814.
Ans: Viceroy of Mexico
•      This is a guarantee given by the Constitution to certain units of government where their
approved annual appropriations shall be automatically an regularly released.
Ans: Fiscal Autonomy
•      The basic principle of taxation where the sources of funds revenues should be sufficient
to meet the needs of public expenditures.
Ans: Basic adequacy
•      Legislation granting special privileges to senior citizen help to neutralize prejudice and
discrimination toward a social category based on.
Ans: Age
•      Giving “abuloy” to bereaved family, an act of hospitality and the “bayanihan spirit” prove
which Filipino traits.
Ans: Pakikipag kapwa tao
•      The process in which members of one cultural group adopt the beliefs and behaviors of
another group
Ans: Assimilation
•      The adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture:”the socialization of
children to the norms of their culture”.
Ans: Acculturation
•      This can be identified with public purpose, public interest and public convenience
Ans: Public use
•      The legislative power shall be vested in the Congress of the Philippines which
shall  consist of _____ except to the extent reserved to the people the provision on initiative
and referendum.
Ans: Senate & House Representative
•      The state recognizes the Filipino ______ as the foundation of the nation accordingly, it
shall strengthen its solidarity and actively promote its total development.
Ans: Family
•      The people in this country shows courtesy by living their footwear on the stairs.
Ans: Japanese
•      Violators of RA 9165 are positive with the use and trafficking of ____ and sentenced to
lethal injection before the lifting of death penalty for the heinous crimes.
Ans: Shabu
•      What values is being promoted by the Philippine Government when it launched the
“Juan Time project in 2011”.
Ans: Punctuality
•      Bahala na is a daring attitude out of concern for others. What is/was strong
demonstration of this trait in our history?
Ans: The Filipino submission to Spain colonial rule for four centuries
•       In the Philippines, it seems that the best candidates to a position or a job do not always
get hired. Which practice prevents the “best and the brightest” from being hired for
position?
Ans: Nepotism
•      Which contributes to the worsening solid waste system?
Ans: Clogged drainage
•      President Magsaysay once said: “We must give more in law to those who have less in life.”
Those referred to as those who have less in life are:
Ans: The economically poor, The weak such as the aged, The defenseless such as
children
•      Which type of Biome are the cities of Moscow and Toronto situated?
Ans: Tundra
•      Cunieform writing is for Sumerians as _____ is for the Egyptians.
Ans: Hieroglyphics
•      For which reason was the Southeast Treaty Organization (SEATO) as a regional
organization conceived?
Ans: To fight communist aggression in the region
•      Which issue caused for estrangement of the relations between the Philippines and
Malaysia in the past?
Ans: The Philippine claim of Sabah
•      What does the statement “today the peso is worth twenty-five centavos” described?
Ans: Inflation
•      From which do archeologists reconstruct pre-history?
Ans: Excavated tools
•      Which of the following was known to man before the Neolithic period?
Ans: Using of fire
•      Which is proof that the Philippines was inhabited as early as 21,000 years ago?
Ans: Skull cap discovered in Tabon Cave, Palawan
•      When I conclude that my students are cheaters because I caught one of them cheating, I
commit the fallacy of:
Ans: Hasty generalization
•      Which fallacy is committed by the following argument: “Love is blind; God is love; ergo,
God is blind.”
Ans: Equivocation
•      Who was the ever present in the history of Cambodia from the time Cambodia broke
away from French rule in 1953 up to the establishment of Democratic Kampuchea?
Ans: Pol pot
•      As a form of Government, the barangay during the Spanish period was a/an:
Ans: Aristocracy
•      Which once/s is/are in line with the 1987 Constitution philosophy of “less government”
and more private enterprise?
Ans: Strengthening of Cooperatives, Limiting the powers of the president to incur
foreign loans
•      Which new development philosophy can be discerned from the 1987 Constitutions?
Ans: is seen merely in terms of economic growth
•      The following are our constitutional rights EXCEPT to:
Ans: be presumed guilty until proven otherwise
•      What is meant by the workers right to security of tenure?
 Ans: To continue in their jobs, not to be contractual after six months, may not be
dismissed unless there is just valid cause provided by law
•      In which place in the Philippines is the DOLE pineapple plantation found?
Ans: Bukidnon
•      Agno river delta, Cagayan River delta, Pampanga river delta are good sources of:
Ans: Nipa Palm Products
•      A UNESCO World heritage Site in Ilocos Norte.
Ans: Paoay Church
•      The author of “Flora de Filipinas” circa 1837, the botanical Illustrations of plant
specimen that grew into the Philippines herbarium.
Ans: Fr. Manuel Blanco
•      The municipal mayor is for today while _____ as during the Spanish period.
Ans: Gobernadorcillo
•      After the Second World War, which emerged as new powers?
Ans: United States of America and Soviet Union
•      What is the power of the state to take property for public use with “just compensation?”
Ans: Eminent Domain
•      _____ Anthropology, focuses on the study of human population using an evolutionary
framework.
Ans: Biological & Physical Anthropology
•      He coined the term “survival of the fittest”
Ans: Herbert Spencer
•      The Philippines National Bank has used an icon for its advertisement. It is ____.
Ans: Eagle
•      No country will experience economic progress unless it is part of a world organization.
What international organization this saying is true?
Ans: GATT
•      It refers to the rightness and wrongness of our decisions
Ans: Morality
•      Section 3. Article XIV states that “ALL education institutions shall include the study of
____ as part of the curriculum.”
Ans: History
•      Who has the power to declare the existence of the state of war?
Ans: Congress
•      How long can an elected President of the Philippines serve under the 1987 Constitution?
Ans: One term for 6 years
•      It is a branch of Economics which analyzes issues and process on the development
international trade, globalization and national income.
Ans: Macroeconomics
•      Which of the following may be considered as measures of the Philippine Economic
Performance?
Ans: Gross Domestic Product, Philippine Stock Market & Foreign Exchange Rates
•      It is an economic system characterized by free enterprise and private ownership of the
means of production.
Ans: Market Economy
•      In 1997, some countries in Asia were hit by the so called Asian Financial Crisis. The
Philippine Peso fell from US$1:P25 to US$1:P47 by the end of 1998. As of March 2005, it
was US$1:54. This is a manifestation of an economic concept called
Ans: Exchange Rate
•      Based from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Report 2004, how many
people around the world are living on an income of US$1/day or less than US$1/day?
 Ans: approximately 1.3 Billion
•      The following are concerns of microeconomics EXCEPT
Ans: Gross National Product
•      Supply: Microeconomics while _______:Macroeconomics
Ans: Gross National Product
•      It refers to the removal of power from the government over the control and/or authority
of an industry
Ans: Deregulation
•      Which of the following is still fully regulated by the Philippine Government?
Ans: System of Taxation
•      Among the 8 Millennium Development Goals, which one addresses the issues of water
and air pollution?
Ans: Goal 7 – ensure environmental sustainability
•      Which of the following Millennium Development Goals of the Philippines has emerged as
a top priority of our government from the late 1980s according to its progress report in
2003.
Ans: Poverty Eradication
•      Sustainable development has a number of dimensions in the Philippines contest, which
dimension plays a very important role affecting other areas of Philippine Development?
Ans: Cultural and Spiritual Dimension
•      Goal 8 of the Millennium Development Goals aims to develop a global partnership of
development, which of the following is relevant to this goal?
Ans: Developing further an open, rule-based, predictable, non-discriminating trading
and financial system. A commitment to good governance, nationally and
internationally. Dealing comprehensively with the debt problems of developing
countries through national and international measures.
•      Among the health problems in the Philippines, which remains to have the highest
incidence in the world according to the Philippines Progress Report on MDG 2003?
Ans: Tuberculosis
•      For the Philippines MDG Goal #3 – promote gender equality. What is the specific goal
relevant to this area
Ans: to eliminate gender disparity in primary and secondary education by 2005
•      What is relatively dominant type of economic system in the Philippines
Ans: Mixed Economy
•      What form of investment takes place in the Stock Exchange?
Ans: Portfolio Investment
•      Whe we divide the GNP with the total number of population in a particular country, we
can derive the ___.
Ans: GNP Per Capita Income
•      Which of the following is a true statement relevant to employment in the Philippines?
Ans: There are more people who are underemployed that unemployed
•      Which of the following is considered to be positive effects of globalization?
Ans: access to information
•      The following are considered to be negative effects of globalization EXCEPT ____
Ans: Travel opportunities
•      According to the Human Development Report 2004, the Philippines belongs to what
category in terms of the Human Development Index (HDI)?
Ans: Middle Human Development
•      It is the restructuring or setting a new global economic order
Ans: Globalization
•      It is concerned with issues and problems concerning the overall economy of a nation or
the world economy
Ans: Macroeconomics
•      It is concerned with issues and problems facing the individual or the firm or specific
goods and services.
Ans: Microeconomics
•      Arrange the following in the chronological order of events relative to sustainable
development?
Ans: UN conference on The Human Development, Report of the World Commission on
Environment, UN Conference on Environment and Development & World Summit in
Sustainable Development
•      It refers to the Filipino translation of sustainable development
Ans: Likas-kayang pag-unlad
•      The following are included in the environmental dimensions of sustainable development
EXCEPT
Ans: Education
•      According to a report of UNESCO in 2002, what is the state of water resources in the
world?
Ans: only 3% of the world’s water is fresh and the rest are salty
•      What is considered as the main source of energy in the world based from the report of
UNESCO in 2004?
Ans: Crude oil and coal
•      In the measurement of the HDI, what data is being used to measure the educational
attainment of a particular country?
Ans: Basic Literacy Level/Rate
•      Which of the following measures relevant to the Philippine goals of eradicating extreme
poverty and hunger as one of its targets in the 8 Millennium development goals?
Ans: Halve the proportion of people living in extreme poverty between 1990-2015.
Halve the proportion of population below minimum level of dietary energy
consumption and halve the proportion of underweight children. Halve the proportion
of people with no access to safe drinking water of those who cannot afford it by 2015.
•      The United Nations has declared the Year 2005 as
Ans: International Year of Microcredit
•      According to the Philippines Progress Report on the Millennium Development Goals,
which of the following statements is correct?
Ans: Poverty in the Philippines is still largely in rural phenomenon
•      Specifically, what is the aim of the MDG Goal number 2 of achieving universal primary
education?
Ans: To achieve universal access to elementary education by 2015
•      Which of the following is the short-term development plan of the Philippine Government?
Ans: The Philippine Medium Term Development Plan
•      The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) otherwise
known as the “Earth Summit” in 1992 was held in
Ans: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
•      The following EXCEPT one are all included in the Millennium Development Goals
Ans: Achieve universal primary and secondary education
•      The 8 Millennium Development Goals cover the following years
Ans: 2000-2015
•      As the result of the UNCED in 1992, a program of action for a sustainable development
was adopted and it is known as ___
Ans: AGENDA 21
•      Which of the following best describes sustainable development?
Ans: Military Dimension
•      It was the most significant initiative of the Philippine government in line with our
commitment for sustainable development in 1997.
Ans: Philippine AGENDA 21
•      The World Summit for Sustainable Development in 2002, was held in ___
Ans: Johannesburg, South Africa
•      Republic Act 8749 otherwise known as _____ is a measure addressing air pollution in the
Philippines.
Ans: The Clean Air Act of 1999
•      What is important world celebration is being held every June 5?
Ans: World Environment Day
•      In sustainable development the concept of 1 generation is equivalent to how many years?
Ans: 25 years
•      Globalization was formally used to popularize the neoliberal thought which flourished
during the Reagan-Thatcher administration in the United States and Great Britain. It has 3
elements such as:
Ans: Liberalization, Privatization, Efficiency
•      It is the sale of government owned and controlled institution to private sector
Ans: One Privatization
•      The study of economics focuses on which of the following?
Ans: How to get most out of scarce resources
•      Which of the following is the primary objective of economics?
Ans: To satisfy human wants and needs
•      Which of the following is TRUE for all factors of production?
Ans: They are scarce
•      One reason that air pollution exist is that
Ans: Air is not scarce
•      What is meant by the statement, “Resources are scarce”?
Ans: Resources must be produced
•      If resources were NOT scarce, which of the following would be TRUE?
Ans: Resources would be free
•      Which of the following is TRUE for all factors of production?
Ans: Their production requires land, labor capital
•      Which of the following is rare but not scarce?
Ans: Radioactive waist
•      Which of the following resources is/are scarce?
Ans: Land, Labor and Capital
•      Economists consider technology to be what kind of resource?
Ans: Energy
•      The supply of which the following factors of production (resources) can be most easily
controlled by society?
Ans: Capital
•      Which factor of production is both produced by an economy and used to produce other
economic goods?
Ans: Capital
•      Petroleum is included in which classification of the factor of production?
Ans: Land
•      What is entrepreneur?
Ans: Any person who combines resources to make economic goods
•      Choosing to use our limited amount of steel for cars rather than tanks is an example of
what?
Ans: A trade-off
•      Which of the following is an example of economic trade-off?
Ans: Producing an auto instead of a tank with a ton of steel
•      Why are trade-offs necessary in all-economic society?
Ans: Resources are scarce
•      Which of the following makes trade-offs?
Ans: Consumers, Producers & Government
•      Which of the following makes a true statement?
Ans: Opportunity cost are always associated with trade-offs
•      The choice between different uses for a resource is called
Ans: A trade-off
•      What is the opportunity cost of Pepsi-Cola that you buy to go with your pizza?
Ans: The seven-up you could have had instead