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Set 3

1. Children learn culture from parents and teachers. What is this process called?
a. Accommodation c. Assimilation
b. Acculturation d. Enculturation
2. Which form of government shall we have if we are ruled by a minority in the interest of the
minority?
a. Oligarchy c. Democracy
b.Monarchy d. Tyranny of the minority
3. The Philippine constitution is the law to which all other law must conform. Thus it is said to be
_______.
a. Conventional c. The fundamental law of the land
b. Constitutional d. Permanent framework of the government
4. The Philippine Archipelago is located between_________ and _______.
a. Vietnam-Thailand c. South Korea-Japan
b. Taiwan-Borneo d. Japan-Korea
5. In whose presidency was the communist party outlawed in the Philippines?
a. Elpidio Quirino c. Manuel Roxas
b. Fidel Ramos d. Carlos P. Garcia
6. Which of the following was the La Liga Filipina aimed to carry out?
a. To assassinate abusive and tyrannical friars and governors
b. To unite the whole archipelago into one homogenous body
c. To work for the separation of the archipelago from Spain
d. To spread revolutionary ideas and masonry
7. In which chronological order did the following events occur in history?
I. The Philippine Commonwealth
II. Spanish-American war
III. Philippine as a province of Spain
IV. Philippine as a Spanish colony
a. IV, III, I, II c. I, II, III, IV
b. IV, III, II, I d. III, IV, II, I
8. Which statement on “El Filibusterismo” is true?
a. It is a socio-historical novel.
b. Everything contained in it was factual
c. It was dedicated to Rizal’s mother, sister, and to the Filipino
d. It is a political novel in which Rizal predicted the coming of the revolution
9. The landed class enjoyed huge incomes from share tenancy and rents from inherited estates,
while the tenants remained poor. Because of this, the wealthy landowners_______.
a. Abolished share tenancy and reverted the land back to the peasants.
b. Expelled tenants and actually worked on the farmland themselves.
c. Acquired tremendous economic, social and political advantage
d. Disposed on their landholdings voluntarily in response to social obligations.
10. Who was the Filipino native who wanted to be a pries but was refused because he was a
native, and so formed a religious brotherhood for which he sought recognition but was
rejected?
a. Pedro Almazan c. Juan Sumuroy
b. Andres malong d. Apolinario dela Cruz
11. Who was the first woman in Panay to fight in the Philippines revolution?
a. A. Agueda Esteban c. Teodora Alonzo
b. Trinidad Tecson d. Teresa Magbanua
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12. The agricultural lands to be distributed to landless tenants under the Comprehensive
Agrarian Reform (CARP) include__________.
a. Rice, corn and sugar lands c. Sugar, coconut, rice and corn lands
b. Coconut lands d. Sugar lands
13. Which refers to a brief decline in business activity?
a. Depreciation b. Inflation c. Depression d. Recession
14. What resulted from the “encomienda” system during the Spanish colonial times?
a. Concentration of land ownership in the hands of a few
b. Emancipation of tenant farmers from bondage of the soil
c. Distribution of land titles to peasant
d. Eradication of tenancy
15. Hazing rights in school persist despite their being outlawed. Which is the purpose of such
rites?
a. To minimize culture shock c. To preserve tradition
b. To foster patriotism d. To mark changes in an individual’s status
16. Which trait/mentally goes with the Filipino sakop orientation?
a. Kanya-kanya mentally c. Extreme personalism
b. pakikisama d. pagmamalasakit
17. Which of the following correctly describes the practice of polyandry?
a. A woman has two or more husbands
b. Two cousins are married to each other
c. A family has two or more sons
d. A household is composed of a group of unmarried persons
18. In which country do the pastoral industries play an important role in the economy?
a. Canada b. France c. Germany d. New Zealand
19. Which is issue caused the estrangement of the relations between the Philippines and
Malaysia in the past?
a. The founding of MAPHILINDO c. the shaping of the Federation of Malaysia
b. The Philippine claim of Sabah d. Terrorist issue
20. Why did Shi Huangi build the Great Walls of China?
a. To prevent Chinese emigration to the north
b. To prevent the influx of foreign cultures to china
c. To protect the Chinese people from the barbarians
d. To keep out invaders from the north
21. The lighter, unpigmented skin most likely evolved in the temperature climate for what
reasons?
a. To protect skin against skin against sunlight
b. To protect skin against sunburn
c. To absorb more light
d. To protect skin against sunlight & sunburn
22. A community oriented education goes with our government philosophy of ________.
a. Modernization c. Centralization
b. Improvision d. Decentralizaion
23. Which is a proof that the Philippines were inhabited as early as 21,000 years ago?
a. Chinaware unearthed in Catalagan, Batangas
b. Boat fragments excavated in Butuan river banks
c. Skull cap discovered in Tabon Cave, Palawan
d. Mummies found in Timbac Cave in Benguet
24. Which is/are true of the Philippine participation in the United Nations Organization?
I. Participated in the drafting of the UN charter
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II. Joined the United Nations forces in the Korean war

III. Participated in the drafting of the Universal Declaration of the human rights.

a. I, II, III b. II, III c. I, II d. I, III

25. Is Christianity a leading religion in Asia?
a. Yes, in fact it is also the world’s leading religion
b. No, there are more Asians who practice Hinduism than Christianity
c. Yes, it is practiced in the Philippines, Lebanon, and Cyprus
d. No, there are more Asians who practice Buddhism than Christianity
26. With the promotion of social justice in mind, which does NOT belong to the group?
a. Profit sharing c. Absolute right over property
b. Diffusion of wealth d. Equitable access to education
27. It is the privilege of the president to address and appear before the Congress at the opening
of its regular session. What do you call this address?
a. Inaugural address c. Presidential address
b. Privilege speech d. State of the Nation address
28. The Philippines consists of islands and landlocked provinces. Which is a landlocked province?
a. Isabela b. Romblon c. Masbate d. Mindoro Oriental
29. The Philippine lies within the seismic belt. As a consequence, it has experienced severe:
a. Floods b. Famine c. Drought d. Earthquakes
30. Which part/s of the Visayas has/have comparatively more excessively moist climate and
limited arable lands?
a. Eastern c. Central and Western
b. Western d. Eastern and Central
31. What was a consequence of Spain’s defeat to the British?
a. Increased credibility on the part of Spain
b. Spain’s indifference to the Filipino’s cry for reforms
c. Spain’s loss of face before the Filipinos
d. Spain’s more intense arrogance
32. Who among the Presidents was known for his nationalistic moves particularly in the field of
economics?
a. Disdado Macapagal c. Carlos P. Garcia
b. Ferdinand Marcos d. Corazon Aquino
33. Who among the presidents change the date of our celebration of Independence day from
July 4 to June 12?
a. Ferdinand Marcos c. Diosdado Macapagal
b. Carlos P. Garcia d. Ramon Magsaysay
34. In Philippine history, who resisted the conversion to the Catholic faith?
a. The tribal groups in the highlands
b. The Muslim separatists in the south
c. The indigenous communities in northern Luzon
d. The tribal groups in the highlands and the Muslim separatists
35. Which was the lawmaker, chief executive, and judge of the pre-Hispanic barangays?
a. Datu b. Bathala c. Maharlika d. Teniente del barrio
36. Which was well accepted by the Filipinos under Spanish rule?
a. Representation in the CORTES c. Payment of BUWIS
B. Employment of REDUCCION d. The practice of POLO
37. Why wasn’t Gen. Mac Arthur not in favor of Sergio Osmena as a president then?
a. He was obviously anti-America in sentiment
b. He harassed Manuel Roxas, a friend of Gen. Mac Arthur
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c. He was sickly
d. He was perceived to be quite slow in the face of national crisis
38. Which whom Rizal differ in personality and opinions? Their difference led to the end of
propaganda movement in Spain.
a. Marcelo H. del Pilar c. Graciano Lopez Jaena
b. Gregorio del Pilar d. Andres Bonifacio
39. What Rizal predict in his El Filibusterismo?
a. The coming of the revolution c. the Filipino’s defeat in the revolution
b. His parents’ execution d. His execution at Bagong Bayan
40. Which Katipunan member commuted from Cavite to Manila to buy materials used to make
ammunitions?
a. Agueda Esteban c. Trinidad Tecson
b. Teresa Magbanua d. Teodora Alonso
41. Which economic condition/s in the country may have helped shape the “Filipino First”
policy?
I. The Filipinos had complete control of fisheries and had better control of
forestry and transportation
II. The foreign businessman controlled mining, electricity, commerce and
manufacturing
III. The central bank discriminated against Filipino businessmen in the allocation
of dollars for import
a. II, III b. I, II, III c. I, III d. I, II
42. What is the charge imposed under the policy power of the state to promote the general
welfare?
a. Internal revenue c. License fee
b. Toll fee d. Tax
43. Which economic system is based on free enterprise?
a. Communism c. Mixed economies
b. Globalism d. Capitalism
44. In a changing dynamic society, the trend is to which type of society?
a. Gemeinschaft c. Gesselschaft
b. sometimes Gemeinschaf d. Sometimes Gesselschaft
45. Why is every government employee required to submit an annual of assets and liabilities?
a. To safeguard the people against corruption
b. to determine who deserves promotion
c. to be adjective in performance evaluation
d. To determine who is fit for the job
46. The Filipinos ningas cogon attitude points to his _____.
a. Colonial mentality c. Lack of discipline
b. Passivity d. lack of reflection
47. To which Filipino trait does the German gemeinschaft correspond?
a. Bayanihan spirit c. Hospitality
b. Utang-na-loob d. Pakikisama
48. What does the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River prove? A change in the earth’s surface
can take place by way of ________.
a. Changes in the earth’s crust c. Mater erosion
b. Chemical weathering d. Mass movement of rock and soil
49. From which country does the world buy its Havana cigar?
a. Philippines c. Mexico
b. Cuba d. Colombia
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50. Which of the following contribute/s to the thinning down of the ozone layer?
a. Exhausts from automobiles
b. Thermal heat from waste of factories
c. Climatic change
d. Mercury form mine tailings