PHILIPPINE HISTORY

• The First book written in the Philippines was DOCTRINA CRISTIANA

• The Father of Ilocano Literature is PEDRO BUKANEG
• The Father of tagalog poetry is FRANSISCO BALTAZAR
• Lola Basyang is the Pen name of SEVERINO REYES
• The first and longest running komiks series in the Philippines is KENKOY (liwayway magasin
1929)
• The father of pampanga literature who wrote there is no God is CRISOSTOMO SOTO
• The oldest existing newspaper in the Philippines since the 1900 is MANILA BULLETIN
• The Father of modern tagalog poetry is ALEJANDRO ABADILLA
• The work of bonifacio which tells the history of the Philippines ANG DAPAT MABATID NG
MGA TAGALOG
• He wrote the popular table the monkey and the turtle JOSE RIZAL
• He is known as Andres Bonifacio's Ten Commandments of the katipunan THE DECALOGUE
• Rizals model of pilosopong tasyo was PACIANO RIZAL
• The following characters created by rizal reflect his own personality except SIMOUN (EL
FILIBUSTERISMO)
• The line whoever knows not how to love his native tongue is worse than any beast or even
smelly fish TO MY FELLOW CHILDREN
• Rizals Pen name DIMASALANG, LAON LAAN
• TAGA ILOG is Juan Luna's pen
name.
• The first Filipino alphabet is called ALIBATA/ BAYBAYIN
• The first Filipino Alphabet consisted of 15 LETTERS
• This is a song about love-TALINDAW, awit ng mga taong hindi naimbetahan sa kainan
(COLADO)
• He was knows for his memoria fotografica JOSE M.A PANGANIBAN
• He is also known as the poet of the workers or laborers AMADO HERNANDEZ
• Ilocano balagtasan is called BAKANEGAN
• Visayan epic about good manners and right conduct GTAS
• The Filipino newspapers is PASCUAL POBLETE
• Tinubuan is considered to be the best story during Japanese period.
The author is NARCISO REYES
• The original title of ibong adarna was CORIDO AT BUHAY NA PINAGDADAANAN NG
TATLONG PRINSIPENG ANAC NG HARING FERNANDO AT REYNA VALERIANA SA
KAHARIANG BERBANIA
• PANDEREGLA – First filipino bread
• The great plebian – ANDRES BONIFACIO
• The Father of the Katipunan – ANDRES BONIFACIO
• HOTEL DE ORIENTE – The First hotel in the Philippines in Binondo Manila (1889).
• Hero of the tirad pass battle – GREGORIO DEL PILAR
• President of the first Philippine republic – GENERAL EMILIO AGUINALDO
• Brains of the Philippine revolution – APOLINARIO MABINI
• Martyred priest in 1872 – GOMBURZA
• Brains of katipunan – EMILIO JACINTO
• Co-founder of La Indepencia – GENERAL ANTONIO LUNA
• Mother of balintawak – MELCHORA AQUINO
• The greatest Filipino actor of propaganda movement – GRACIANO LOPEZ JAENA
• First Filipino canon maker – PANDAR PIA
• Managing of La Solidaridad – MARIOANO PONCE
• Lakambini of katipunan – GREGORIO DE JESUS
• Outstanding diplomat of the first Philippine republic – FELIPE AGONCIL
 • First university of the Philippine president – RAFAEL PALMA
• Greatest Filipino painter – JUAN LUNA
• Greatest journalist of propaganda movement – MARCELO H. DEL PILAR
• First Filipino poet – EDNA FLORENTINO
• Peace of revolution – PEDRO PATERNO
• Founder of Philippine socialism – ISABELO DELOS REYES
• Viborra – ARTEMIO RICARTE
• Author of the Spanish lyrics of the Philip[pine national anthem JOSE RIZAL chief of tondo
lakandola
• The lost rajah of manila – RAJAH SOLLMARJ
• Fiancee of Jose Rizal – LEONOR RIVERA
• Maker of the first Filipino flag – MARCELLO AGONCILLO
• Co-founder of katipunan – GALICANO APOCIBLE
• Leader of Ilocano revolt – DIEGO SILANG
• First Filipino hero – LAPU LAPU
• Leader of the longest revolt in bohol – FRANSISCO DAGOHOY
• The man of many talents – EPIFANLO DELO SANTOS
• Prince of tagalog poets – FRANSISCO BALTAZAR
• Visayan joan of arc – TERESA MAGBANUA
• Mother of black na bato – TRINIDAD TECSAN
• Wife of Artimeo Ricarte – AGUENDA ESTEBAN
• Leader of the tarlac revolt – GEN FRANSISCO MAKABULOS
• Composer of the Philippine national anthem – JULIA FELIPE
• Spaniards in the Philippine insulares leader of magdalo – BALDOMERO AGUINALDO
• Leader of maguindanawag – MARIOANO ALVAREZ
• Founder of la liga Filipina – JOSE RIZAL
• Painter of spolarium – JUAN LUNA
• RAFAEL DE ECHAGUE – The first Spanish governor general to occupy malacañang as
official home
• APOLINARIO MABINI – The sublime paralytic paralyzed to polio when he
already 31 yrs old
• TUAN MASHAIKA – Brought the Islamic faith in sulu (mid 14th century)
• KARIM AL MAKHUAMN – Second missionary who went to sulu (1380 AD)

SOCIAL STUDIES

1. Among the plants and trees introduced in the Philippines through the galleon
trade was:
A. Apple C. Corn
B. Coconut D. Rice
2. The Philippine proclaimed its independence in Cavite which led to the
establishment of the first Philippine republic was headed by:
A. Andres Bonifacio C. Emilio Jacinto
B. Emilio Aguinaldo D. Jose Rizal
3. The Spanish-American War of which the Philippines was a part, also directly
involved
A. Cuba C. Germany
B. Indonesia D. United Kingdom
4. During the 1st World War, many Filipinos were sent to Europe in the fight against
the
` A. British C. Japanese
B. German D. Mexican
 5. Preparation for a fully sovereign state after Commonwealth was interrupted when
the Philippines was invaded by the:
A. American C. Japanese
B. Chinese D. Spanish
6. Early Filipinos wear tattoos as a sign of .
A. bravery C. nobility
B. monogamy D. wisdom
7. Partial autonomy (commonwealth status) to the Philippines was granted in 1934
preparatory to from the United States:
A. independence C. self-determination
B. recognition D. statehood
8. Kind of government in the Philippines islands during the Spanish colonization.
A. democracy C. monotheism
B. folk Catholism D. theocracy
9. is the study of physical and cultural characteristic of places on earth.
A. Anthropology C. Geology
B. Geography D. Tourism
10. The 1935 constitution took effect during the Commonwealth period until it was
replaced in 1973 during the administration of:
A. Carlos Garcia C. Diosdado Macapagal
B. Corazon Aquino D. Ferdinand Marcos
11. Aside from public schools and the public health system, the americans introduced
to the Philippines the Christian faith of:
A. Born Again C. Methodist
B. Fundamentalism D. Protestantism
12. School founded in Manila by the Americans during the Common weatlrh period
was:
A. Ateneo de Manila C. San Caslos University
B. Dela Salle University D. University of the Philippines
13. Roxas Boulevard was previously named after a American Naval officer who
was involved in the battle of Manila Bay;
A. Cameroon Forbes C. John Dewey
B. George Dewey D. William .H. Taft
14. In 1935, the Commonwealth of the Philippines was established. its first
president was
A. Jose Laurel C. Manuel Roxas
B. Manuel Quezon D. Sergio Osmena
15. The Political system which was introduced in the Philippines by the Americans
is called
A. Commonwealth C. Monarchy
B. Democracy D. Theocracy
16. A sort of tribute or goods paid by Filipinos to spanish government.
A. bandala C. pueblo
B. polos y servicios D. visita
17. During its occupation of the Philippines, the Americans established:
I. Educational System
II. Civil Service
III. Electoral System
IV. Public Health System
A. I and II C. II, III and IV
B. I, II and III D. all of the above
18. In 1973 constitution during the Martial Law era was replaced in 1987
A. Carlos P. Garcia C. Fidel V. Ramos
B. Corazon S. Aquino D. Joseph E. Estrada
19. In 1910 the Jones Law was passed establishing a legislature that is:
A. half-Filipino, half American C. purely Filipino
 B. purely American D. mixed races
20. During the American colonial period, the Philippines Assembly was established
which eventually became the House of Representatives and the Philippine
Commission becames the:
A. Cabinet C. Parliament
B. Congress D. Senate
21. The American granted full independence to the Philippines in:
A. 1935 C. 1944
B. 1940 D. 1946
22. In 1943, the Japanese imperial army installed a puppet government in the
Philippine
A. Elpidio Quirino C. Manuel Roxas
B. Jose Laurel D. Sergio Osmena
23. In 1954 - Manila Park also known as forms alliance of Philippines,
United States, the United Kingdom, Pakistan, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand
A. APEC C. SEARCA
B. ASEAN D. SEATO
24.
25. When President Roxas died in 1948 he was succeeded as President by:
A. Carlos Garcia C. Jose Laurel
B. Elpidio Quirino D. Sergio Osmena
26. .The President Known as the Man of the Masses was succeeded by:
A. Carlos Garcia C. Jose Laurel
B Elpidio Quirino D. Ramon Magsaysay
27. President Ramon Magsaysay died in 1957 .
A. Explosion C. by sniper bullet
B. In a plane crash D. of tuberculosis
28. In 1998, Joseph Estrada was elected in the Philippine general election, also as
vice president and the president was:
A. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo C. Noli De Castro
B. Loren Legarda D. Teofisto Gulgona
29. In 1965 Ferdinand Marcos was elected president winning over:
A. Carlos Garcia C. Diosdado Macapagal
B. Corazon Aquino D. Elpidio Quirino
30. EDSA People Power Revolution to the ouster of President Ferdinand Marcos
A. 1973 C. 1986
B. 1975 D. 1987
31. It is the Article in 1987 Philippine Constitution which concerns on the Local
Government?
A. Article IX C. Article X
B. Article XII D. Article VII
32. Article 4 of the 1987 Philippine constitution pertains to .
A. Executive C. Citizenship
B. Suffrage D. Bill of Rights
33. How many congressional districts does the City of Antipolo have?
A. 3 C. 1
B. 2 D. 4
34. In the Philippines, the highest official of the Province government is called
A. Governor C. Congressman
B. Mayor D. Bocal
35. It refers to a system of complex organization made up of a vast number of
technicalities used to carry out policies usually made by others in large scale
operation.
A. Bureaucracy C. Offices
B. Department D. Agencies
36. It is used to a political subdivisions of as state which is constituted by law has
substitutional control of local affairs.
A. Judiciary C. Constitutional Commission
B. Local Government D. Legislature
37. The device in Foreign Policy that includes the use of recognized channels of
negotiations such as good offices is called
A. Political – Legal C. Military
B. Economics – Financial D. Propaganda
38. One of the most powerful international agencies in the struggle to protect
violation of human rights.
A. United Nations C. International Court of Justice
B. Amnesty International D. General Assembly
39. The administrative apparatus of the United Nation.
A. Trusteeship C. International Court of Justice
B. Secretariat D. Security Council
40. The Constitutional commission under the 1986 Phil constitution are COMELEC,
CSC and
A. PSC C. COA
B. CHED D. NCAA
41. The western country that opened Japan to foreign trade during the age of
imperialism.
A. France C. Germany
B. Britain D. United State
42. The king of France who said that the ruler’s power came from God and no
subject dare to question it.
A. Louis XV C. Louis XVI
B. Gustavius Adolphus D. Henry V
43. He proposed that the Sun is the center of universe.
A. Galileo C.Ptolemy
B. Copernicus D. Erasmus
44. In the age of industrial revolution, he discovered and invented electric -battery.
A. James Watt C. Alessandro Volta
B. Henry Cort D, Michael Faraday
45. He is the founder of Nazi Party in Germany.
A. Conrad II C. Adolph Hitler
B. Otto von Bismarck D. William II
46. It is the main product that change the life of the Middle Eastern people.
A. Electronics C. Chemicals
B. Machineries D. Petroleum
47. He was the Indian leader who influence his nation to the civil disobedience to
gain thei puberty.
A. Jawasrial Nehru C. Mohandas Gandhi
B. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto D. Majvur Rahman
48. The political military organization formed by the countries in Europe after WWII.
A. EEC C. EFTA
B. NATO D. EU
49. The first American president to resign due to the Watergate scaldal is
A. Richard Nixon C. Bill Clinton
B. Ronal Reagan D. Jimmy Carter
50. The system of social discrimination in South Africa between the whites and the
blacks is called
A. Caste System C. Racism
B. Boer conflict D. Apartheid
51. Currency of New Zealand is
A. Dollar B. Pound C. Euro D.Ruble
52. Economic system identified with market economy competition or laissez fairE.
A. Capitalism B. Communism C. Nationalism D. Socialsm
53. The concepts identified with democracy which means no government
intervention in economy affair.
A. Equality B. Laissez faire C. Nationalism D. Socialism
54. It is related with economics relating with the study of past events
A. History B. Philosophy C. Politics D. Sociology
55. Study of the exercise of governmental power and processes:
A. History B. Philosophy C. Politics D. Sociology
56. Study of how society act and makes choices including organizations,
communities, and societies.
A. History B. Philosophy C. Politics D. Sociology
57. Development Goals (MDGS) Goal 1 seeks to eradicate this no.1 problem.
A. Economic crisis B. Ignorance C. Poverty D. Social Problems
58. Branch of economics dealing with the economic behavior of the whole economy
or its aggregates such as government, business and household.
A. Capitalism B. Macroeconomics C. Microeconomics D. Socialism
59. Economic system which is characterized by central authority.
A. Capitalism B. Communism C. Nationalism D. Socialism
60. One of the instruments on measuring and evaluating economic trends and
goals.
A. Economic Forecast B. Economic Plan C. Feasibility Study D. Statistics
61. MDG Goal number about ensuring environmental sustainability.
A. 1 B. 2 C. 7 D. 8
62. Goal 3 promotes gender equality and empowering this sector.
A. elderly B. labor C. women D. youth
63. Last of the goals is at out developing a kind of relationship for development.
A. global B. International C. multicultural D. universal
64. The year the UN members states hope to achieve the MDGs.
A. 2014 B. 2015 C. 2016 D. 2017
65. It refers to the objects left by human in the past.
A. Fossils C. Artifacts
B. Ethnics D. Language
66. The government agency primarily responsible for monitoring of the price of
basic goods.
A. Department of Trade and Industry
B. Energy Regulatory Board
C. National Economic Development Authority
D. Philippine Information
67. An independent economic and planning agency headed by the President.
A. Congress B. DBM C. DTI D. NEDA
68. The provisions of Article III, Bill of Rights of the 1987 Constitution that directly
promotes age and commerce are on .
I. economic freedom III. liberty of travel
II. just compensation IV. Respect for obligations and contracts
A. I and II B. III and IV C. I and III D. II and IV
69. One criteria that maybe used to rate the performance of an economic system is
A. environmental integrity C. justice and equity
B. moral citizenry D. peace and order
70. Article III, Declaration of Principles and State Policies, Section 10. “ The State
shall promote social justice in all phases of .
A. economic planning C. national development
B. implementation of laws D. project budgeting
71. Agency for the welfare and financial security of private sector workers.
A. CDA B. GSIS C. NHA D. SSS
72. Main bank depository of government accounts.
A. DAR B. GSIS C. LBP D. PNB
73. This factor of production includes the soil, rivers, lakes, oceans, mountains,
forests, minerals, resources and climate.
A. capital B. entrepreneur C. labor D. land
74. A finished product which is used to produce other goods is .
A. Capital B. Free goods C. Subsidy D. Technology
75. A medium of exchange that cannot produce goods but can only buy goods is
A. barter B. check C. coins D. money
76. it is regarded to be the 1st empire in the world:
A. Babylonian C. Akkadian
B. Assyrian D. Persian
77. The Egyptian sacred form of writing.
A. To temple C. Cuneiform
B. Hieroglyphics D. Sanskrit
78. The major religion of India.
A. Hinduism C. Jainism
B. Buddhism D. Sikhism
79. It is the most important river in China known as the cradle of the Chinese
Civilization.
A. Yangtze C. Nile
B. Ganges D. Huang Ho
80. They were the most hated tribe in ancient meso American civilization.
A. Aztec C. Incas
B. Mayas D. Tolmecs
81. It refers to the ruler of Soninke which means King of the Gold in African
civilization.
A. Kush C. Ghana
B. Axum D. Mali00000
82. The Greek City state which the form of Government is Militaristic.
A. Athena C. Knossos
B. Corinth D. Sparta
83. They contributed the colnage system used by the middle eastern people and
Greeks.
A. Phenician C. Hebrews
B. Lydians D. Hittites
84. The founder of Taoism religion in China.
A. Prince Cheng C. Lao Tzu
B. Mencius D. Confucius
85. The founder of the Mogul empire in India .
A. Baber C. Jahagir
B. Shah Jahan D. Aurangzeb
86. This refers to the quantity of any good which buyers are ready to purchase
varies inversely with the price of the good.
A. Market Demand C. Supply
B. Law of Demand D. Law of Supply
87. This refers to the measure of movement of quantity over a period of time.
A. Stock C. Flow
B. Supply D. Demand
88. It is a measure of the market value of the final goods and services produced by
national citizen of a country in a particular time.
A. National Income C. GNP
B. GDP D. Profit
89. It refers to the measure of sensitivity of responsiveness of quantity demanded or
quality supplied to change in price.
A. Elasticity C. Elasticity of Demand
 B. Elasticity of Supply D. Cross Elasticity of Demand
90. It is a market structure characterized by only one producer of product.
A. Oligopoly C. Perfect Competition
B. Pure Monopoly D. Monopolistic Competition
91. This refers to a firm that produce goods in large quantities with the use of
machine.
A. Trading C. Corporation
B. Production D. Manufacturing
92. This refers to anything, either a physical commodity or a service, which yields
utility and could command a price if bought or sold in market.
A. Final Goods C. Raw Materials
B. Economic Goods D. Intermediate Goods
93. This refers to the change in consumption behavior when there is a change in
income.
A. Savings C. Consumption change
B. Investment D. Consumption pattern
94. Business cycle characterized by rising interest rates.
A. Prosperity C. Depression
B. Recession D. Recovery
95. This is an economic system in which the government owns and operates the
basic
A. Socialism C. Communism
B. Capitalism D. Totalitarianism
96. Sociology is also defined as the study of society. Which of the following is NOT
an essential characteristic of Sociology.
A. It is a neutral C. It gives value judgment
B. It is science D. It is concerned with Human Social
97. It is concern with the study of people in a group of social context, not as isolated
individuals.
A. Antropology C. Psychology
B. Sociology D. Geography
98. It refers to the feeling of disbelief, disorganization and frustration one
experiences which encounters different cultural patterns or practices.
A. Cultural Lag C. Cultural relativism
B. Cultural shock D. Counterculture
99. It comes from latin word, “Religare” means the bond between God and man.
A. Prayer C. Religion
B. Arts D. Peace
100. Their doctrine is that their race is superior among others during world war II.
A. Japanese C. Titonism
B. Nazi D. American
101. Their doctrine is that pleasure is the superior good & the main goal in life.
A. Confucianism C. Buddhism
B. Epicureanism D. Taoism
102. In which Anthropology that deals with the anatomy and structure of human
relation to adaptation.
A. Physical C. Ethnology
B. Linguistic D. Archeology
103. It is declared as “Earth Day”
A. April 22 C. May 22
B. April 23 D. May 23
104. He stated that,“The peace of the wicked is not true peace but a counterfeit
of it.
A. Karl Marx C. Emile Durkheim
B. Sigmund Freud D. Thomas Aquinas
105. This is the estrangement of the individuals from other people’s society of from
work.
A. Materialism C. Alienation
B. Meditation D. Contemplation
106. Which of the following is considered as the best map of the earth?
A. Globe C. Physical Map
B. Mercator Map D. Special-Purpose Map
107. It is the term used for the lines that show longitude, which is zero degree.
A. International date line C. Prime Meridian
B. Longitude D. Equator
108. It is a special line of latitude that are found at 66 ½ degrees North.
A. Antarctic C. Arctic circle
B. Tropical of cancer D. Tropic of Capricorn
109. It is an imaginary line which is found right in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
A. Equator C. International date line
B. Longitude D. Latitude
110. Every 15 degrees of the time zone, its equivalent is .
A. 2 hours C. 1 hour
B. 3 hours D. ½ an hour
111. Which of the following is the smallest ocean in the world?
A. Pacific ocean C. Atlantic ocean
B. Indian ocean D. Arctic ocean
112. The largest of the landmasses surrounded by the ocean is called .
A. Religion C. Continent
B. Island D. Islets
113. It is the island created by the buildup of coral reefs.
A. Atoll C. Sandbars
B. Spits D. Peninsula
114. It is a level land on top of the mountain
A. Hill C. Plateau
B. Plain D. Valley
115. In this economic model big industries are state-owned while minor
businesses are private owned.
A. Capitalism B. Communism C. Nationalism D. Socialism
116. It is a part of a lake or an ocean which creates semi-circular indentations
along the shore.
A. Sea C. Gulf
B. Bay D. Canal
117. Almost seventy-five percent of the world is composed of water. Which of the
following is the largest body of water in the earth?
A. Sea C. Gulf
B. Bay D. Ocean
118. Most Filipinos are Roman Catholics, This religious tradition began when the
Philippines held by .
A. Portuguese C. Americans
B. Canadians D. Spanish
119.
120. The Great Barrier Reef is made up of about 2, 500 separate coral reef, and
is consider as the largest Coral Reef of the world. Where can we find this place?
A. Philippines C. Australia
B. Canada D. Russia
121.
122. The Philippines is located a little above the northern part of the equator.
Since Pacific Ocean just lies in the eastern part of the country, it is therefore
prone to several typhoons. What province of Samar is always at the center and
target of strong typhoons a year?
 A. Northern Samar C. Eastern Samar
B. Western Samar D. Samar
123. Of the 7,107 islands of the Philippines, the largest is located in the Luzon
group of Island, the Luzon island. The second largest island is in Mindanao-
the Mindanao island. The third largest island is in the Visayas. What is the name
of the third largest island?
A. Negros Island C. Panay Island
B. Samar Island D. Cebu Island
124. The deepest known part of the Philippines, and the second deepest known
part of the (water) is so-called Philippine Deep. It is about 10 ½ kilometers deep
in the Philippines waters somewhere off the Pacific coast near the province off
A. Catanduanes C. Surigao del Norte
B. Northern Samar D. Davao Oriental
125. The issue of the family size was a concern of the ancient Filipinos. Hence, it
was part of the over-all thought system. What was their attitude or mentality when
it comes to numbers of children that a family would have?
A. having no child was preferred
B. having many children was preferred
C. having only few children was preferred
D. no standard norm on the number of children
126. As early as before the Spanish period, the Philippines has been in good terms
with the neighboring countries of Asia, Brunei was being one of them. Time came
when the Sultan of Brunei ceded Sabah to the Sultan of Sulu as
A. payment for clearing the Brunei forest
B. barter for the latter’s territory
C. payment for war damages done by Brunei
D. reward for his help in suppressing a Brunei revolt
127. The Spratiya has six territorial claimants. One of them is claiming the whole
Spratiya and the Philippines is claiming only a part of it. The six claimants are the
Philippines, China, and the following are except __________
A. Brunei C. Thailand
B. Vietnam D. Malaysia
128. The novel of Rizal is dedicated to the Gomburza
A. Noli me Tangere C. Makamisa
B. El filibusterismo D. Junto Al Pasig
129. Jose Rizal’s teacher in Binan
A. Lucan Padua C. Justiano Cruz
B. Leon Monroy D. Celestino
130. The prison cell where Jose Rizal’s mother was imprisoned
A. Sta. Cruz C. Binan
B. Calamba D. Pakil
131. Rizal feels depressed in Binan because of ______________
A. He is not yet ready to study C. He was scolded by his teacher
B. He is homesick D. he had a brawl against Pedro
132. He was the first home-based tutor of Rizal
A. Maestro Celestino C. Lucas Padua
B. Pablo Ramon D. Leon Monroy
133. The Godfather of Jose Rizal
A. Pedro Casanas C. Rufino Collantes
B. Justiano Cruz D. Jose Lemery
134. He was Rizal’s great grand father in the father side.
A. Manuel de Quintos C. Juan Mercado
B. Alberto Alonzo D. Domingo Lameo
135. It was the compulsed labor imposed by the Spanish colonial authorities on
adult (putol itech)
A. Frailocracy C. Racial Discrimination
 B. Polo y Servicio D. Maladjustment
136. it refers to a town aristocracy in Spanish Philippinies
A. Illustrados C. Indio
B. Principalia D. Espanol
137. The catholic church order that owned land in Calamba
A. Justinian C. Augustinian
B. Dominicans D. San Franciscan

138. It is a complex whole included knowledge, belief, arts, moral laws and customs.
A. Culture C. Racism
B. Ethnicity D. Pre-judice

139. It is a rigid and traditional generalization about an entire category of people

A. Prejudice C. Pluralism
B. Racism D. genocide

Pre-qualification for Social Studies Major

1. Preparation for a fully sovereign state after commonwealth was interrupted when the
Philippines was invaded by the?
A. American B. Chinese C. Japanese D. Spanish
2. Partial Autonomy (Commonwealth status) to the Philippines was granted in 1934 preparatory
to __________ from the United States.
A. Independence C. Self-discrimination
B. Recognition D. statehood
3. A son of government in Philippine Islands during the Spanish colonization
A. Democracy C, Monotheism
B. Folk Catholicism D. Theocracy
4. What political system was introduced in the Philippines by the Americans
A. Commonwealth C. Monarch
B. Democracy D. Theocracy
5. It is the article in 1987 Philippine Constitution which concerns on the local government
A. Article IX B. Article XII C. Article X D. Article VII
6. Article IV of the 1987 Philippine Constitution pertains to _______
A. Executive C. Citizenship
B. Suffrage D. Bill of rights
7. In our country the highest official of the LGU composed of municipalities is the _______
A. Governor B. Mayor C. Congressman D. Bocel
8. One of the most powerful international agencies in the struggle to protect violation of human
rights
A. United Nations C. International court of justice
B. Amnesty International D. General Assembly
9. What country does not belong to the ASEAN community
A. Bangladesh B. Laos C. Myanmar D. Thailand
10. The administrative apparatus of the united states
A. Trusteeship Council C. International court of justice
B. Secreterial D. Security Council
11. An independent economic and planning agency headed by the president
A. Congress B. DBM C. DTI D. NEDA
12. Agency for the welfare and financial security of private sector workers
A. CDA B. GSIS C. NHA D. SSS
13. Among the smallest states in the world which is itself found in the European city.
A. Lichtenslein B. Monaco C. Rome D. Vatican
14. What best describes territory
A. A factor to determine population
B. Jurisdiction of a government
 C. Effectivity of a country’s law
D. An element of the state
15. NEDA is a government agency primarily concerned with the economy of the country the ED in
NEDA means
A. Economic Decision C. Environmental Development
B. Economic development D. Executive Decisions
16. The element of states that refers to its power to enforce people
A. Government B. People C. Sovereignty D. Territory
17. Jus Soli refers to the principle that citizenship is granted based on the _____
A. Child’s citizenship C. Laws and Policies of the state
B. Citizenship of the country where the child if born D. Parents Citizenship

18. The element of the state that refers to the mechanism that enforces the will of the state.
A. Government B. People C. Sovereignty D. Territory
19. What concept best describes Social Contract Theory?
A. Agreement for common needs and benefits
B. Survival of the fittest and elimination of the unfit
C. Anointment and inspiration
D. Natural Selection
20. East Timor, a relatively new state is formerly a Portuguese colony, it shows the importance of
_______
A. Large size of territory of a state
B. Being under a foreign rule in the establishment of a state
C. Big number of population as requirement of a state
D. Desire for independence by the people with a distinct culture, race or religion
21. Theory on state origin which implies that from the idea of power and strength states originate
A. Biblical Theory C. Force theory
B. European Theory D. Natural theory
22. All except one of the following is a part of the then powerful Union of Soviet Socialist Republic
(USSR).
A. Afghanistan B. Armenia C. Georgia D. Tajikistan
23. Alexander the great was tutored on politics by this Greek philosopher
A. Aristotle B. Plato C. Socrates D. Euripides
24. Politics goes hand in hand prioritizing, distributing and producing resources by the leadership.
Thus, it is connected with what kind of power?
A. Social B. Economic C. Cultural D. Financial
25. A form of government is characterized by free elections, accountable officials, free media and
a bill of rights
A. Autocracy B. Communism C. Democracy D.
Theocracy
26. Kind of sovereignty which refers to the recognition of one state by another.
A. Internal B. External C. National D. International
27. In time of crisis, Filipinos embrace a dangerous situation just to overcome a difficult situation
and entrust their destiny to a supreme being to the point of being irrational. It is the Filipino
attitude of fatalism.
A. Amor propio C. Pakikisama
B. Bahala na mentality D. Utang na loob
28. Filipinos generally live in one house and even work together. In spite of marriages and child
births of its member. They tend to form this kind of family structure.
A. Conjugal B. Extended C. Patriarchal D. Religious
29. People of a particular culture feel a sense of inferiority over other cultures, feeling another
culture is above theirs. In the Philippines, it is commonly referred to as “colonial mentality”
A. Ethnocentrism B. Particularism C. Relativism D. Xenocentrism
30. The Philippines is a democratic and republican state. Some of its government official are
elected by the people. Which of the following are not elected by the people?
A. Congressman and senators C. Judges and Justices
 B. Councilors and Mayors D. Party-list representative
31. The experience of surprise and even disgust when an overseas Filipino worker is suddenly
exposed unprepared to an alien culture.
A. Adjustment C. Cultural Relativity
B. Enculturation D. Culture Shock
32. It is concerned with the study of people in a group or social context, not as isolated
individuals.
A. Anthropology B. Sociology C. Psychology D. Geography

33. It refers to the feeling of disbelief, disorganization, and frustration one experiences when one
encounters different cultural patterns or practices.
A. Cultural Lag C. Cultural Relativism
B. Culture Shock D. Counterculture
34. The doctrine behind this philosophy is that pleasures is the superior goods and the main goal
in life.
A. Confucianism B. Epicurianism C. Buddhism D. Taoism
35. It is a complex whole included knowledge, beliefs, art, moral laws and customs.
A. Culture B. Ethnicity C. Racism D. Prejudice
36. It is a rigid and irrational generalization about an entire category of people.
A. Prejudice B. Racism C. Pluralism D. Genocide
37. The concepts identified with democracy which means no or little government interventions in
economic affairs.
A. Equality B. Laissez Faire C. Nationalism D. Socialism
38. The system of social discrimination in South Africa between white and the blacks is called ___
A. Caste System C. Racism
B. Boer Conflict D. Apartheid
39. Early Filipinos wear tattoos as a sign of nobility and bravery. But today it is used to represent
________
A. Art B. Social Standing C. Polygamy D. Wisdom
40. This element of culture refers to the objects left by humans in the past.
A. Fossils B. Ethics C. Artifacts D. Languages
41. Which collection of laws include rule on personal, family, and property relations like marriage
and succession?
A. Children and youth welfare code C. Code of professional ethics
B. Civil code of the Philippines D. Revised Penal Code
42. Along with the Spanish language and Catholicism, the Spanish introduced a new calendar
which replaced the
A. Chinese B. Gregorian C. Julian D. Lunar
43. This national artist awardee for literature is known for the work “ the portrait of a Filipino as an
artist” and the penname Quijano de Manila.
A. Alejandro Roces C. Carlos Quirino
B. Carlos P. Romulo D. Nick Joaquin
44. Psychologist who deals with and studies persons with behavioral disorder, mental aberration
and other irregular psychological conditions are professionals who specialized in _______
A. Abnormal Psychology C. Industrial of personal psychology
B. Genetic or developmental Psychology D. social psychology
45. Filipinos generally believes in and follow monogamous form of marriage partnership. Hence,
____________
A. A dowry is required before the marriage
B. Couples should stay at husband’s house
C. Multiple partner is allowed
D. Partner can only marry one partner at a time
46. Japanese are known for turning ordinary things into extra-ordinary Plants, flower, stones,
sands and other material are transformed into great aesthetic objects. The Japanese art of
flower arrangement is known as______
 A. Tatami B. Bonsai C. Ikebana D. Origemi
47. This symbol of Maranao art is a mythical bird that is often depicted with colorful wings and
feathered tail, holding a fish on its beak, The symbol is called ___________
A. Ibong Adarna B. Phoenix C. Sarimanok D. White crow
48. Characteristic of highest form of love is the absence of separateness. It consist of the union of
the soul with the idea of good, which is according this Greek thinker the Summun Bonum.
This is the idea of one of the three greatest greel philosophers.
A. Aristotle B. Heraclitus C. Plato D. Socrates
49. What is the earliest form of government in the Philippines?
A. Barangay B. Church C. Family D. republic
50. In Mindanao, there is a dance called where long bamboo poles are used. In a tic-tac-toe
pattern in which the dancers exploit every position of these clashing poles.
A. Carinosa B. Pandango sa Ilaw C. Singkil D. Tinikling
51. The feast of patron saint San Isidro features rice and vegetable harvest. The house of farmers
are colorfully decorated with paper-like materials made from rice called kiping. This feast is
held every 15th of May in a town in the province of __________
A. Batangas B. Cavite C. Laguna D. Quezon
52. Love between persons take on different meanings and forms. What do you call love of
between husband and wife?
A. Conjugal B. Filial C. Fraternal D. Parental
53. A behavioral disorder characterized by imagined feelings of danger and on the extreme sense
of importance and self-grandeur.
A. Autism B. Narcissism C. Oedipus complex D. Paranoia
54. Schools, through local culture stores indigenous knowledge and passes it to the succeeding
generation. Teachers who transmit new skills and information while slowly casting off that
which is no longer useful, believes that culture is ___________
A. Adaptive B. Cumulative C. Diverse D. Inherited
55. Culture restrain man from violating existing rules and regulations. Members of a group have
to follow the groups culture if they wish to be in harmony with one another
A. Culture is compulsory C. Culture is dynamic
B. Culture is diverse D. Culture is patterned and
integrated
56. Formalized norms enacted and enforced by the government refers to __________.
A. Folkways B. knowledge C. Law D. Norms
57. Early Filipinos generally believes in the beliefs that life or spirit exists in our natural
environment.
A. Ancestor worship B. Animism C. Atheism D. Paganism
58. A comparatively small group that has broken away from a parent church.
A. Church B. Cult C. Ecclesia D. Sect
59. Family planning methods are either natural or artificial. They are measures used or aids in
family planning program. An example of natural family planning method is _________>
A. Calendar method C. Intrauterine device
B. Condom D. Pills
60. Culture determines the basis of our judgement of what is considered good, desirable, and
(word)
A. Manners B. Religion C. Sanctions D. Values
61. Which of the following is NOT and essential characteristic of Sociology?
A. It is neutral C. it gives value judgement
B. It is a science D. It is concerned with human social
life
62. The Philippine Law on citizenship is based on the principle of jus sanguinis. It means that
citizenship of a child is determined by the ____________.
A. Agreement of the parents C. Citizenship of the parents
B. Child’s birth place D. Court decision
63. Politics is power just like media or the internet, it is neither good or bad. Thus, politician
should ________.
 A. Consider political power as a personal property
B. Give money to be elected
C. Practice politics with wisdom
D. Take up a course in law or public administration
64. Japan, Saudi Arabia and Israel practice a form of states religion. But in most democratic
countries ____________.
A. Religion is one of the elements of state
B. Most official policies are based on religious beliefs
C. Faith is separated from the state
D. Attendance to ceremonies are duties
65. Many modern and progressive countries with symbolic head of state trace its origin to this
(theory?)
A. Divine theory C. Paternalistic Theory
B. force Theory D. Social contact
66. Philippine embassies and consulates abroad are part of national territory. Which of the following
statements does not support this?
A. Philippines law takes effect in embassies and consulates and ship and boats
B. Filipino can get punished for acts committed abroad
C. The Philippines respect treaties as part of its own laws, if applicable.
D. Filipinos cannot engage in businesses and professions in other countries
67. The kingdom of Saudi Arabia exercises this form of state religion.
A. Christianity B. Hinduism C. Islam D. Judaism
68. By 2015 country-members of the ASEAN community shall have a common economic system.
The flow of goods and services and other feature that will make them competitive with big
countries like US, China, and Japan and groups like European Union. To effectively attain this
aim, the ASEAN countries should enforce and follow what kind of law?
A. Treaty B. Divine Law C. Global contract D. International Law
69. What nature of right is endowed on all people simply by reasons of being men or women?
A. Democratic B. Civil C. Human D. Individual
70. The scandal on Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) is focused on what question?
A. Senators and congress members should stick to its law-making function
B. Legislators do not have a role in pinpointing million pesos infrastructure and social
project
C. Both of the above
D. None of the above

Stress is the Enemy… Goodluck!!!!!!!!!!

-rain