GRADE 12 - SOCIAL SCIENCE

Direction: Read and analyze each item. Completely shade the letter of your answer on the answer sheet provided.

1. Which literary movement is characterized by a focus on the inner thoughts and emotions of characters?
a. Realism b. Romanticism c. Naturalism d. Modernism
2. Who is known for his concept of the "social contract" theory?
a. John Locke b. Jean-Jacques Rousseau c. Karl Marx d. Friedrich Nietzsche
3. Which artist is associated with the painting "Starry Night"?
a Vincent van Gogh b. Pablo Picasso c. Leonardo da Vinci d. Michelangelo
4. Which event marked the beginning of the Protestant Reformation in Europe?
a. Council of Trent b. Peace of Augsburg c. Diet of Worms d . Ninety-Five Theses
5. Which branch of linguistics focuses on the study of meaning in language?
a. Syntax b. Phonetics c. Semantics d. Pragmatics
6. What does GDP stand for?
a. Gross Domestic Profit b. Gross Domestic Product c. Government Demand Pattern d. Growth Development Parameter
7. Who coined the term "sociological imagination"?
a. Émile Durkheim b. Max Weber c. Karl Marx d. Wright Mills
8. What is the main principle of liberalism in political philosophy?
a) Equality of outcome b) Limited government intervention c. Social hierarchy d. Authoritarian rule
9. Which of the following is a renewable energy resource?
a. Oil b. Coal c. Solar power d. Natural gas
10. Which subfield of anthropology studies the cultural, social, and biological aspects of human evolution?
a. Archaeology b. Linguistic anthropology c. Biological anthropology d. Cultural anthropology
11. If the government implements tariffs on imported goods to protect domestic industries, what economic principle is it primarily adhering to?
a. Comparative advantage b. Supply and demand c.Price elasticity d. Protectionism
12. In a study examining the effects of social media usage on mental health, what research method would likely be used to collect qualitative data?
a Surveys b. Experiments c. Interviews d. Observational studies
13. If a government imposes censorship on the media to control the flow of information to the public, which democratic principle is best for it?
a. Freedom of speech b. Right to privacy c.Rule of law d. Separation of powers
14. When studying a remote indigenous tribe's cultural practices, which ethical principle should anthropologists prioritize?
a. Cultural relativism b. Ethnocentrism c. Cultural universalism d.Ethical absolutism
15. A sociologist studies the impact of social media on interpersonal relationships. What sociological perspective might guide their research?
a. Functionalism b. Conflict theory c. Symbolic interactionism d.Feminist theory
16. An anthropologist conducts fieldwork among an indigenous community to understand their cultural practices and beliefs. What methodological
approach is the anthropologist employing?
a. Ethnography b. Archaeology c. Comparative analysis d. Structural functionalism
17. A philosopher argues that morality is subjective and varies based on individual beliefs and cultural norms. What philosophical theory is this
argument associated with?
a. Moral realism b. Moral absolutism c. Moral relativism d. Moral skepticism
18. Which author wrote the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
a. Harper Lee b. John Steinbeck c. Mark Twain d. William Faulkner
19. What is the term for a situation where the demand for a good or service exceeds its supply, leading to higher prices?
a. Surplus b. Monopoly c. Scarcity d. Shortage
20. Who is known for his theory of social stratification based on class, status, and power?
a. Karl Marx b. Émile Durkheim c. Max Weber d. Auguste Comte
21. Which political ideology advocates for the abolition of private property and the establishment of a classless society?
a. Liberalism b. Conservatism c. Socialism d. Fascism
22. What is the term for a market structure characterized by a large number of buyers and sellers, with similar products and low barriers to entry?
a. Monopoly b. Oligopoly c. Perfect competition d. Monopolistic competition
23. Who is known for his theory of "social action" and the "Protestant Ethic"?
a. Max Weber b.Émile Durkheim c.Karl Marx d. Herbert Spencer
24. Which of the following is not one of the five themes of geography?
a. Location b. Place c. Region d. Elevation
25. In a study examining the effects of social media usage on mental health, what research method would likely be used to collect qualitative data?
a. Surveys b. Experiment c. Interviews d. Observational studies
26. A religious scholar examines the role of pilgrimage in Hinduism and Islam. What term describes this comparative study of religious practices?
a. Ecumenism b. Interfaith dialogue c. Religious syncretism d. Comparative religion
27. A sociologist studies the effects of socioeconomic status on access to healthcare. What concept is the sociologist examining?
a. Social mobility b. Social stratification c. Socialization d. Social cohesion
28. In a parliamentary system of government, who typically appoints the head of government?
a. The president b. The legislature c. The judiciary d. The military
29. A country experiences high inflation rates. What policy measure might the central bank implement to combat inflation?
a. Lowering interest rates c. Selling government bonds
b. Decreasing government spending d. Increasing the money supply

30. The city of Marang is located near a major river and has historically been a hub for trade and transportation. What geographic factor likely
contributed to its development?
a. Proximity to mountains b. Access to fertile land c. Presence of natural harbors d. Location along a river
31. What term describes a system of government in which power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives?
a. Oligarchy b. Monarchy c. Democracy d. Autocracy
32. Which of the following is an example of a theocracy?
a. United States b. Saudi Arabia c. United Kingdom d. Germany
33. Which major world religion believes in the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path?
a. Hinduism b. Buddhism c. Christianity d. Islam
34. What term describes the unequal distribution of wealth and resources in a society?
a. Capitalism b.Socialism c. Communism d. Economic inequality
35. Which political ideology advocates for the abolition of private property and the establishment of a classless society?
a. Liberalism b. Conservatism c. Marxism bd. Fascism
36. Who is often considered the founder of modern sociology?
 a. Karl Marx b.Max Weber c. Auguste Comte d. Herbert Spencer
37. Which sociological perspective focuses on how society is held together by shared values and norms?
a. Conflict theory b. Symbolic interactionism c. Structural functionalism d. Feminist theory
38. What term describes the process by which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, and norms of a society?
a. Socialization b. Assimilation c. Ethnocentrism d. Cultural relativism
39.Which economic theory argues that government intervention in the economy should be minimal to allow for free market forces to operate?
a. Keynesian economics b. Neoclassical economics c. Monetarism d. Libertarianism
40. What is the primary focus of comparative politics?
a. Studying the political systems of individual countries c. Exploring the relationship between politics and economics
b. Analyzing global political trends d. Investigating the impact of religion on politics
41. Which world religion is monotheistic and traces its origins to the teachings of Abraham?
a. Judaism b. Christianity c. Islam d. Hinduism
42. Which sociological perspective emphasizes the role of power and inequality in shaping social relationships?
a. Conflict theory b. Symbolic interactionism c. Structural functionalism d. Feminist theory
43.. In economics, what term describes the total market value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a given period of time?
a. Gross National Product (GNP) c. Net Domestic Product (NDP)
b. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) d. National Income (NI
44. What is the term for a system of government in which power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader or ruling party?
a. Democracy b. Oligarchy c.Monarchy d. Autocracy
45.. In economics, what term describes the total amount of goods and services that consumers are willing and able to buy at a given price level?
a. Demand b. Supply c. Equilibrium d. Utility
46. Which religious tradition emphasizes the importance of the Five Pillars, including pilgrimage to Mecca and fasting during Ramadan?
a. Hinduism b. Buddhism c.Judaism d. Islam
47. Which economic theory advocates for government intervention to regulate the economy and stabilize fluctuations?
a. Keynesian economics b. Neoclassical economics c. Monetarism d. Supply-side
48. Who developed the concept of the "Looking Glass Self"?
a. Erving Goffman b. Charles Horton Cooley c. George Herbert Mead d. Harold Garfinkel
49. Which theory in psychology emphasizes the importance of unconscious motives and conflicts in shaping behavior?
a. Behaviorism b. Humanistic psychology c. Psychoanalysis d. Cognitive psychology
50. What term is used to describe the process by which individuals internalize the values, beliefs, and norms of a given society?
a. Assimilation b. Acculturation c. Cultural relativism d. Socialization