1. Switzerland has adopted neutrality as its primary foreign 9.

Mesopotamia which means “between two rivers” is

policy. What geographic implication can be considered as considered a cradle of civilization. What is this country
valid reason for this? called at present time?
A. It is a former colony of a neutral country. A. Lebanon C. Iran
B. It is one of the European countries protected by B. Iraq D. Syria
democratic nations.
C. It is a landlocked country surrounded by nations with 10. What makes a good business plan towards successful
conflicting ideologies. economic venture?
D. It is bounded by countries advocating socialism that is A. It should be based on the current data and industry
against its constitutional principle. outlook.
B. It should be trial and error based.
2. Under the constitution, religion may be taught only C. It should be redundant with existing product or service in
if_________. the market.
A. there is approval from the Barangay Captain D. It should be adopted from other contexts.
B. there is permission from the parents expressed in writing
C. there is approval from the Division Superintendent 11. What is the dominant theme for creative expression of
D. There is approval from the parish priest Bayanihan as a Filipino cultural value?
A. Community property
3. What would result if people start to believe that their B. Community place
leader rules by divine right and his words are laws? C. Community shared work
A. Absolute monarchy D. Community time
B. Aristocracy
C. Constitutional monarchy 12. Prisoners from the city jails nationwide are complaining
D. Oligarchy about the detention room that they are occupying. They
feel that they deserve better facilities. What does the
4. Of the mineral wealth of the Philippines, which is the Philippine Constitution prescribe regarding penal facilities?
largest in the Far East? A. Well-ventilated and fully furnished rooms
A. Coal as in Mindoro B. State m-of-the-art penal facilities
B. Natural gas as in Palawan C. Penal facilities not under subhuman conditions
C. Copper and chromite as in Mankayan D. Fully air-conditioned rooms
D. Gold deposits as in Northern Luzon
13. In crafting creative impression, what cultural syndrome
5. According to postmodern theorists, such as Jean is dominant in winning elections?
Baudrillard, how has the spread of electronic media A. Political dynasties
affected society? B. Service-minded bureaucrats
A. It disconnected us from real people and places and led to C. Mass empowered officials
greater social isolation as we respond to signs and images D. People-oriented leaders
at often to have little to do with our everyday lives.
B. It made us more aware of cultural differences as we are 14. The growth theory perpetuates that human desires and
exposed to a wider range of ideas and values. unlimited wants foster an ever-increasing productivity and
C. It provided new ways for people to connect and create economic growth. What implication would it bring on gross
community. domestic product?
D. It led to ever greater level of connectivity… A. GDP depends on the country’s capacity and
productivity of manpower resources.
6. What is the dominant theme creative representation B. GDP definitely declines due to imbalance in the supply
Doble Kara as a Filipino cultural value? and demand turnout.
A. Easy-go-lucky C. Disloyalty C. GDP remains static due to perpetuating economic crisis.
B. Deceit D. Corruption D. GDP gradually increases because of people’s pursuit of
profit opportunity.
7. On preventing war, what theory is behind building
massive armaments and nuclear weapons on nuclear attack 15. From where did the famous Cariñosa folk dance
by other states? originate?
A. Military coalition A. Tarlac
B. Disarmament B. Panay Island
C. Balance of power C. Pangasinan
D. Deterrence D. Manila

8. From where did the famous Itik-Itik folk dance originate? 16. What is the most basic reason for living by man as a
A. Leyte C. Rizal sentient being?
B. Pangasinan D. Surigao del Sur A. Psychological well-being
B. Material satisfaction
C. Spiritual meaning
D. Affective relationship
 D. Taiwan is democratic, China is Communist
17. If you were a change agent, which of the following
sectors will you directly address in order to resolve the 26. As sociologists come up with general theories and
problem of rampant crime? principles, which of the following is a valid and general
A. Education sector assumption of democracy?
B. Military sector A. That it is immediately appreciated by all people
C. Police sector B. That it is a divisive ideology
D. Sports sector C. That it is static and does not change
D. That it is an unfolding social process
18. In research, reasoning process from specific to general
or broad pattern is called _______. 27. What example can you find of religion ruling a state?
A. Deductive C. Inductive A. Iran
B. Nomothetic D. Ideographic B. Saudi Arabia
C. United Arab Emirates
19. Who rules the Roman Empire in the 6th century giving D. Indonesia
him honorary rule over all German state?
A. Ferdinand C. Charles V 28. What will you best cite as a proof that the Philippines is
B. Charlemagne D. Ivan the great not a most deprived and hopeless nation in the world?
A. Highest literacy in ASEAN
20. What example can you give to illustrate rampant B. One of the richest in land resources and people in the
tribalism in our political system? world
A. Grease money culture C. Rich religious Hispanic heritage
B. Propaganda D. Prosperity during the American colonial period
C. Political dynasty
D. Elitism 29. In appraising technology materials for Social Science
teaching and learning what is assessed as to its being up to-
21. In the total approach to instruction, what component date and accurate?
was lacking when Teacher Izza wasn’t able to coordinate A. Overall appraisal
and schedule the use of the media laboratory? B. Mechanics
A. Methods to be used C. Content
B. Instructional materials D. Aesthetic value
C. Facilities or environment
D. Objectives and content 30. On matter of race, how do scholars categorize Filipinos
as to predominance in race?
22. The following are examples of cultural universals that A. Asian C. Malay
are behavioral patterns in all human cultures, EXCEPT ____. B. Chinese D. Indonesia
A. Joking
B. Hospitality 31. What will you select as an awakening event for our rise
C. Gift giving to people empowerment over a long period of dictatorship
D. Matriarchy in government?
A. EDSA 1 people’s revolution
23. Which of the following is the most appropriate B. Organizing the 1986 KKK
intervention in managing social media traits which show C. Declaring of Philippine independence in 1898
lies, hate and confusion in society? D. Martyrdom of the Gomburza
A. Total tolerance due to freedom of expression
B. Freedom for each individual to judge 32. What is the simple logic for the implementation of the
C. Censorship by cutting portions of trolls planned parenthood program to control population
D. Regulated standards by the state growth?
A. Less mouth to feed
24. On the concept of political power, at what level of B. No to sex liberation
politics does the Philippines counteract* China’s claim to C. End the baby boom
the Spratly Islands? D. One child only
A. National level
B. Organizational level 33. On Politics what political system prevails in the
C. International level Philippines today?
D. Personal level A. Revolutionary democracy
B. Federal democracy
25. What reason do you assess makes Taiwan important to C. Republican democracy
the US such as to desire its independence from China? D. Parliamentary democracy
A. Taiwan was under American ally Chiang kai shek
B. Taiwan is the source of 90 percent of microchips in the 34. In the study of social institutions, which studies issues
world related to kinship created by descent and marriage?
C. Taiwan is the key to resisting Communism in Asia A. Social control
B. Economics 41. Which was the focus of instruction during the Spanish
C. Family period?
D. Supernatural A. Science education
B. Vocation education
35. How can we distinguish modern era from contemporary C. Religious education
era? D. Citizenship
A. The structure. The Modern era comprises complex
structure, while Contemporary era entails simple structure. 42. In teaching David Durkheim’s classification of suicide,
B. The time. Modern era has passed already, while what example can we give for Altruistic Suicide wherein a
Contemporary era depicts the present and the future. person sensed a moral obligation to place the group’s
C. The system. The Modern era is an advent of advanced welfare above his own survival?
technology, while Contemporary era is delved on manual A. Victims of war
system of economy. B. Japanese hara kiri
D. The people. The Modern era has populated society, C. Prisoner unable to bear confinement
while Contemporary era is densely populated. D. Highly depressed persons

36. Of the 17 UN sustainable development goals which can 43. On criminal law, which of the following is not a crime
be resolved through settlement initiatives, e.g. zoning? under the Criminal Law?
A. Communities A. Murder
B. Grow affordable and clean energy B. Homicide
C. Organize Climate action C. Suicide
D. Mobilize sustainable cities and promote quality D. Physical assault
education
44. What does Geography deal with as a science?
37. What kind of thought question is asked for Essay A. Relationship between the earth and people
“Describe the similarities and differences between the B. Circumference of the earth
EDSA 1 and EDSA 2 revolutions”? C. Size of the planet
A. Justifying D. Expanse if lands and seas
B. Inferring
C. Applying 45. Among the sectors of the economy, which is generally
D. Comparison agreed upon among democratic capitalistic economies as
being the lead sector for the country’s growth, productivity
38. The following hold true about the concept of sociology and development?
and anthropology as branches of social science, EXCEPT A. Finance institutions
one? Which one is it. B. Private sectors
A. They deal with the structure and process of traditional C. Government sector
cultures and modern industrial societies. D. Non-government organizations
B. They examine how culture, social structures and social 46. In building Filipino identity, what do you call the process
institutions affect human attitudes, actions and life chances. that pertains to continuous effort to encourage self-
C. They focus on ways of balancing product supply and reflection, redefinition of individuals, institutions and
people’s demands in order to have sustained society. communities?
D. They involved the systematic study of social life and A. Transformative
culture in order to understand causes and consequences of B. Imaginative
human action. C. Instrumental
D. Moral
39. What kind of thought question is asked for the Essay
“List as many was you can think of for initiatives that will 47. Which kind of knowledge will you give least priority as it
help sustain communities for climate change”? deals with ways of influencing supernatural events by
A. Justifying manipulating certain laws of nature?
B. Analyzing A. Magical Knowledge
C. Applying B. Natural Knowledge
D. Classifying C. Supernatural knowledge
D. Technological knowledge
40. How can technology be best integrated in discussing a
lesson on “Philippine Tourist Destinations” in Civics and 48. What is the geocentric hypothesis which was proposed
Culture class? by Claudius Ptolemy (300AD) and proven wrong by
A. Pictures taken using cellphone Copernicus in later centuries?
B. Photo clips downloaded from the Google and flashed on A. That the earth is round
screen using LCD projector B. That the earth is a planet of the sun
C. Tourism documentary video footage played from C. That the earth is the center of the universe
YouTube D. That the earth revolves around the sun
D. Colorful photos posted through Facebook and
Instagram accounts
49. Who developed the myths and imaginative tales of C. Yes. The US is an imperial power
adventures known as epic literature, e.g. Gilgamesh and the D. Yes. The US dominates political affairs
story of creation, great flood and hero looking for eternal
life? 57. Among various elements which give the Philippines and
A. Greeks important role in international relations, which relate to
B. Phoenicians Cultural Geography?
C. Semites A. As melting pot of races
D. Sumerians B. Trade route in the orient
C. Meeting place for navigation and shipping
50. Who is the founding Father of the science of Sociology? D. Geographical location
A. Harriet Martineau
B. Herbert Spencer 58. What is the 21st century referred to as the “Asian
C. Saint-Simon Century” by most global analysts?
D. Auguste Comte A. The global center of economic power and politics is
shifting toward the Asian Region.
51. On types of standardized tests which measure B. The Asian región is the only región in the world where
performance, such as basic skills in dance or the arts? global peace and security are clearly permanent in the
A. Intelligence test present.
B. Personality test C. The biggest population can be found in this region.
C. Achievement test D. Three of the most influential countries in the world
D. Aptitude test today are in Asia, China, Japan and India.

52. How will you categorize persistence in poverty 59. What devasting phenomenon will associate La Niña
incidence in third world countries, such as Sri Lanka, when sea Surface temperature are unusually low and trade
Bangladesh, etc.? winds are very strong?
A. Cultural relativity A. Hurricanes
B. Cultural shock B. Droughts
C. Cultural lag C. Typhoons
D. Cultural universals D. Tsunamis
53. Of the types of assessment which progress during the
learning process? 60. How can interdisciplinary approach be best applied in
A. Formative Social Studies?
B. Pre-assessment I. Citing the content of Noli Me Tangere in learning Rizal
C. Summative course
D. Diagnostic II. Drawing values concepts and virtues from the scenes of
“Sigaw ng Pugadlawin” in History class
54. Heroism mainly depicts living a life of selflessness and III. Computing for the interest and income using
sacrifice to attain higher good and the good of the country. mathematical formula in rackling lesson in Economics
Who among the following concretize the modern definition IV. Connecting world literature in discussing world
of heroism? history pathways and traces
I. Frontliners in time of pandemic A. II, III and IV
II. Teachers who keep on planting the seeds of humanity B. I, II, III and IV
III. International achievers for bringing pride and honor to C. I and II only
the country D. I, II and III
IV. OFWs who raise and sustain the country’s economy
A. II, III and IV 61. What reason can you give on why government does not
B. I, II and IV seek support for its coffers from the underground of
C. I, II and III informal economy of street vendors, household helps
D. I and II only bakers, etc.
A. They are poor
55. What does trade surplus mean? B. They are don’t have homes
A. Exports greater than imports C. They don’t pay taxes
B. Balanced exports and imports D. They earn so Little
C. Inability for exports and imports
D. Imports greater than exports 62. In my research, I used basic classical ethnographic field
methods. Which ones do I use?
56. Do you agree that the US is a neo-colonial and I. Observations
imperialistic state due to its broad political, economic and II. Asking questions
cultural influence over many nations including the III. Interpretation
Philippines. IV. Participant observation
A. Yes. The US has colonies such as Guam and Puerto Rico A. I, II, III and IV
B. No, this relationship is productive liberal and B. II, III and IV
progressive C. I, III and IV
D. I, II and III 71. Impoverished and without the capacity to reconstruct
itself after the second World War the Philippines had to
63. On social mores, the following are regarded as taboo accept financial and from the United States with a list of
especially by Christian communities which protect conditions. Which of the following was not a condition
cherished values but NOT to include_____. imposed by the United States?
A. Incest A. Parity rights to Americans to export the natural
B. Concubinage resources
C. Virginity B. Establishment of military and naval bases
D. Sexual abuse of children C. Propagation of the Protestant Movement
D. Defense and trade arrangements

64. What is your recommendation about trolls in social 72. In modern days, which totalitarian state has a full
media that sow lies, hate and confusion through mass military control of its people who render cultic obedience
disinformation? and worship of its leader?
A. Tolerance A. North Korea
B. Classification B. Saudi Arabia
C. Regulation C. Iran
D. Censorship D. Russia

65. In teaching objectively to social ideas, what source(s) 73. What theory of Crowd Behavior explains the
should the teacher rely on for empirical or scientific phenomenon of shared emotions, goals and beliefs through
knowledge about social concepts and principles? persuasion using propaganda techniques, e.g. Hitler’s
A. Cultural norms Germany?
B. Factual evidence A. Relative deprivation theory
C. Authority sources B. Contagion theory
D. Traditional values C. Emergent theory
D. Convergent theory
66. What is the most famous Philippine folk dance appealed
to many countries oversees especially in the United States? 74. Of the 17 UN sustainable development goals which can
A. Itik-Itik be resolved through protecting forest reserves?
B. Cariñosa A. Mobilize sustainable cities
C. Tinikling B. Grow affordable and clean energy
D. Pandanggo sa Ilaw C. Advance life on land
D. Develop life below
67. What is the main characteristics of research
assumptions in Social Sciences? 75. What is the Age of Epoch that signifies the earliest
A. They are sets of ideas to make an inquiry empirical historical date in human history?
B. They are assumed theories after research A. Iron Age
C. They are prepared by peers who contribute to B. New Stone Age
research C. Old Stone Age
D. They are accepted as true without proofs D. Bronze Age

68. From World Heritage Foundation view, the following 76. Do you agree that the New People’s Army is engaging in
are of world outstanding value for heritage preservation a legitimate revolution?
but NOT to include. A. No because it does not aim for social change
A. Archaeological works B. No because it uses violence when there are other options
B. Archaeological structures for social change
C. Anthropology C. No because it has a congressional party representation
D. National Museum D. No because it is not a grassroots organization

69. Who introduced the comprehensive public education

known in the Philippines?
A. Americans 77. On the sociology of knowledge, which consist of
B. Japanese accumulated facts about the world along its biological and
C. Spaniards physical aspects?
D. Muslim authority A. Preternatural knowledge
B. Natural knowledge
70. To what economy will you classify our ancient forebears C. Technology knowledge
who formed barangays and engaged in animal industry? D. Supernatural knowledge
A. Direct appropriation economy
B. Agriculture economy 78. As a study of non-literate culture, Anthropology deals
C. Lawn economy on the following aspects of human culture, but NOT include
D. Pastoral economy _______.
A. Evolutionary theories 86. In teaching Sociology, what is the acceptable ultimate
B. Stages of civilization goal of instruction to students?
C. Social action A. To apply knowledge for social change
D. Origin of man B. To analyze complex social structures
C. To obtain information about society
79. What is missing with alleged extra-judicial killings of D. To understand social institutions and processes
drug-pushers?
A. Freedom rights 87. On examples of Macro-Economics, which of the
B. Equality rights following will you consider as NOT relevant?
C. Due process of law A. Changing levels of prices
D. Police surveillance B. Impact of inflation
C. Total output of goods and services
80. From a board view of history, from what state of human D. Tax level on selected leisure outlets
life does higher human development and maturity escape
from? 88. In the Philippine Constitution, which of the following is
A. Savagery considered as a human right, rather than a civil right of the
B. Stagnation citizenry?
C. Hostility A. Property rights
D. Regression B. Right of assembly
C. Freedom of speech
81. Following Karl Marx’s Conflict Theory, what can be D. Right to life
identified as the primary cause of the Bolshevik
Revolution (1905-1917) that toppled Czar Nicholas II from 89. Since economics relates to other sciences, to what does
his throne? it refer to on matters of right or moral behavior in business
A. Inroads of capitalism and trade?
B. Unfitness of Czar Nicolas II rule A. History C. Sociology
C. Suffering under a fiefdom B. Law D. Ethics
D. Abuses by the Greek Church
90. What is the dominant theme for creative expression of
82. In teaching Karl Marx’s description of society, what can Gaya-Gaya as a Filipino cultural value?
you pinpoint as the fundamentally false or erroneous A. Creativity
assumption of Marx? B. Originality
A. That in over-populated societies, there is likely gap C. Copycat
between the rich and poor D. Innovation
B. That the working class is the only force capable of
bringing about progressive change 91. The following are facets of foreign cultural acculturation
C. That feudal societies have powerful and despotic leaders by Filipinos but not to include _____.
D. That in capitalist societies, there exist the marginalized A. Cuisine e.g. Italian foods
class B. Politics e.g. Republican democracy
C. Folkways e.g hospitality
83. What will you identify as the main, if not the only D. Music e.g. jazz
preoccupation of consumers in direct appropriation
economy that satisfies basic needs? 92. From where did the famous Sayaw sa Bangko folk dance
A. Demand for security originate?
B. Quest for food A. Albay
C. Desire for leisure B. Bulacan
D. Fondness for travel C. Laguna
D. Pangasinan
84. In the 1988 Family Code, at what age do couples need
parental consent to enter into a valid marriage? 93. The following are examples of technology software
A. 21-25 C. 18-21 useful for teaching and learning but NOT to include ______.
B. 18-21 D. 25-28 A. Computer printer
B. Word processing
85. How will you classify the cultural norm in Middle East C. Database/Spreadsheet
Arab countries where women have limited rights compared D. Web browser
with men, e.g. no education, no right to hold public office,
etc.? 94. Amid the Medieval Period struggle among kings, nobles,
A. Cultural taboo clergy and the common people, what gave way to the
B. Cultural curb system of central rule in Europe?
C. Cultural lag A. Feudalism
D. Cultural gap B. Slavery
C. Papacy
D. Monarchism
 103. On factors related to the usability of tests, which
95. In Teaching Contemporary issues in Social Sciences, factor is wrong when the tests items are inappropriate for
what pertains to the pattern of assaultive and coercive measuring factual knowledge that is required, thus
behaviors, including physical, sexual, psychological attacks invalidating the results?
and economic coercion that adults or adolescents use A. Test items inappropriate for outcomes measured
against their intimate partners? B. Ambiguity of question items
A. Sexual harassment C. Inappropriate arrangement of items
B. Sexual discrimination D. Identifiable pattern of answers
C. Sexual trafficking 104. On levels of computer knowledge, what is general
D. Domestic violence knowledge of the general use of computers e.g. encoding?
A. Computer literacy
96. In its broader scope, what is Sociology interested in B. Computer competency
learning? C. Computer huckler
A. Social concerns D. Computer expertise
B. Social issues
C. Social problems 105. On learning/thinking styles, to what kind of learners do
D. Social interaction the use of pictures, diagrams, illustrated books, flip charts
and videos work best?
97. What best describes social science research as a A. Tactile learners
scientific inquiry? B. Kinesthetic learners
A. It comes from authority C. Visual learners
B. It is fact-based D. Auditory learners
C. It follows common sense
D. It relies tradition 106. Of the 17 UN sustainable development goals which can
be resolved through protecting forest reserves?
98. Under the principle of separation of church and state, A. Mobilize sustainable cities
the following are allowed, but NOT to include _________. B. Grow affordable and clean energy
A. some holy days as legal holidays e.g. Christmas C. Advance life on land
B. an official religion D. Develop life below
C. belief or non-belief in religion
D. tax exemption 107. If the Philippines will enter into the technology 4th
industrial world, what should be its focus as priority
99. As a teacher, you should be able to determine the agenda?
following characteristics of students who are global or right A. Urbanization
brain learners, NOT to include ____. B. Automation
A. Seeing finer elements of patterns C. Mechanization
B. Comfortable with wholes D. Commercialization
C. Ignoring details
D. Preferring overall structures 108. To what discipline will you relate Culture as it shapes
man’s understanding of reality, telling what is real from
100. On the concept of Law, which of the following is NOT a what is not real?
characteristic feature of Law? A. Psychology
A. It includes unwritten mores B. Anatomy
B. It is enforced by sanctions C. Zoology
C. It covers standardized codes D. Physiology
D. It involves formal norms
109. Among elements which makes up a society, which is
101. Among the varied effects on the use of technology in most shared way of its Psyche or inner national
instruction, which relates to increasing emotional impact of consciousness?
abstract concepts such as war, pollution and poverty? A. Common way of life
A. Contributing to understanding B. Cultural unity
B. Allowing different interests C. One geographical territory
C. Changing attitudes and feelings D. Shared identity
D. Encouraging participation
110. From EDSA I revolution, what concept of political
102. To whom does many parts of the modern world owe power emerged that deserves to be valued for generations
its system of politics and public life through written codes to come?
law, contracts, trial by jury and social institutions? A. That a revolution is a civil right
A. Romans B. That the elite has a power over government
B. Athenians C. That power belongs to the people
C. Greeks D. That crony politics is good for the nation
D. Spartans
111. In the Age of Scientific Revolution, who declared that adjust to their external environment and break ties with the
"All life comes from life," while discovering the idea of past, the next generation thus inheriting a revised culture?
spontaneous generation of life from inert matter? A. Culture is learned
A. Louis Pasteur B. Culture is adaptive
B. Madame Curie C. Culture is compulsory
C. Jenner D. Culture is shared
D. Anthony van Leeuwnehock
120. As cultures interact and undergo change, what can be
112. Which of the following is valid for measuring Social judged as the main influence of fact that Filipinos today are
Studies knowledge in Geography, History or 80-85% Roman Catholics?
Government? A. Hispanic colonization
A. Trivia tests B. Hispanic racial superiority
B. Paper and pencil tests C. Hispanic education
C. Trick tests D. Hispanic immigration
D. Esoteric tests
121. Which has a unique culture of Ivatan houses where
113. Of the following Cultural Landscapes, which will you Taiwan is visible in a clear day?
NOT INCLUDE as element of Cultural Geography? A. Batanes
A. Forestry B. Tacloban
B. Temples C. Camiguin
C. Churches D. Hundred Islands
D. Cemeteries
122. What issue arises from abortion when considered as
114. What was the most splendid city in Mesopotamia that murder of infants or an evil act?
had a water system, high walls, great temples and the A. Social issue
Hanging Garden known as one of the Seven Wonders of the B. Moral issue
World? C. Health issue
A. Athens D. Political issue
B. Babylon
C. Alexandria 123. Among the major goals of education, specifically
D. Jerusalem applicable to the Social Sciences, which goal relates to the
developing in the learner a reference point for personal
115. What is the world largest island? ideals and aspirations?
A. New Guinea A. Self-concept
B. Borneo B. Creativity and aesthetic perception
C. McKinley C. Autonomy
D. Greenland D. Moral character

116. Adopting the Gestalt Theory of learning, what should 124. In the US what can be cited as evidence of an
the Social Studies teacher look forward to as the outcome endangered democracy during Trump administration?
of complex learning experience of students? A. Self-serving governance
A. Behavior B. Poor diplomatic relations
B. Perception C. High inflation
C. Cognition D. Weakened economy
D. Insight 125. In the Philippine Constitution, what is not considered
as a criminal offense as this is consonant with freedom of
117. On political geography, what is the recognized pattern speech and expression?
by protests in Iran objecting against government rule by A. Criticism
Imams and symbolized by the burning of the scarf? B. Libel
A. Semitism C. Defamation
B. Anarchism D. Slander
C. Feminism
D. Patriarchism 126. If you were a navigator in the ancient world, what you
118. What way did President Ramos adopt for his successful use as an instrument for determining the altitude of stars
Philippines 2000 program? and planets
A. Strengthening of the peso A. Compass
B. Ending military groups B. Telescope
C. Industrial and economic zones C. Astrolabe
D. Migration of workers overseas D. Sky navigator

119. In the study of characteristics of Culture, what can be 127. In your research study, one of your findings is a
said about culture from observation that human beings significant difference in the academic performance of boys
and girls, you conclude that ________ brought about B. Socio-cultural
difference. C. Environmental
A. chronological stage D. Legal
B. developmental stage
C. gender 135. Which of the following is the first priority needed by
D. mental stage every country most especially for poor economies?
A. Food
128. Examine the type of social research given by this B. Educational facilities
research titles: Mga Naging Ambag ng Lalawigan ng Cavite C. Health services
sa Pag-igting ng Katipunan sa Himagsikan. Isang Pagtunton D. Housing
sa Pahina ng Kasaysayan.
A. Historical 136. What did some political leaders propose as the way for
B. Case Study the Philippines to be fully assimilated by the United States
C. Phenomenological Inquiry in the early 1900s?
D. Ethnographic A. US Statehood
B. US free trade
129. On political issues, which ideology gives emphasis to C. US grant of independence
the rule by religious authority such as Iran? D. US mutual defense treaty
A. Fascism
B. Democracy 137. Who among the early civilizations set the great
C. Theocracy educational goal to develop the individual man-to-think
D. Parliamentarism and-act?
A. Sumerian
130. Among ancient civilization, which was most superior in B. Persia
its philosophy governance, art of war and culture the C. Babylon
influence of which has effects even on modern days D. Greece
societies?
A. Mesopotamian 138. On cultural sub-cultures, what is the way to judge
B. Persian groups which consider themselves as unique and different
C. Greek from others, also against racial and cultural integration as
D. Roman exemplified by orthodox Jews?
A. As ethnocentric
131. Of the following how can we connect language and B. As cultural relatives
culture? C. As cultural absolutists
A. Norms are transmitted through language across D. As Xenocentrist
generations through the process of assimilation.
B. Language is an integral part of culture as all human 139. If you were a change agent, which of the following
societies have their languages. sectors you generally advance in order to address the
C. The culture’s language hampers people’s perception and problem of rampant poverty?
understanding of the world. A. Military training and drafting
D. If culture affects structure and content of language then, B. Business and manufacturing
it opposes linguistic diversity. C. Culture and sports
D. Leisure and arts
132. How will you generalize as the main cause of failure of
Philippine society to achieve a first world status among 140. What is the dominant theme for creative expression of
nations, as noted by Transparency International? Kapalaran as a Filipino cultural value?
A. Poor governance A. Misfortune
B. Corruption B. Luck
C. Lack of science and technology C. Defeat
D. Lack of natural resources D. Failure

133. What kind of penalty based on RA 9165 shall be 141. Among online networks, which is known as the best
imposed to anyone who commits unlawful prescription of social networking site for photos with captions for trips,
dangerous drugs? foods, business products, etc.?
A. Death Penalty A. Twitter
B. Imprisonment of 20 to 30 years B. Instagram
C. Fine of 100,000.00 C. Pinterest
D. Life imprisonment to death D. MySpace

134. Which dimension of culture and arts heritage 142. On the Bill of Rights, what is the status of laissez faire
preservation will you select as related for historical sites like or unrestricted freedom of individuals under the law?
the Intramuros Walled City? A. It applies to disadvantaged individuals
A. Economic B. It applies for all sites
C. It is given to marginalized groups
D. It is no longer applicable 149. What is/are the purpose/s of a review or related
literature?
143. Which is the Queen City of the South with historical I. Point the way in fulfilling a need for additional
landmarks, temples and religious sites, dolphin and whale research.
watching? II. Locate your own research within the context of
A. Cebu existing literature.
B. Manila III. Identify areas of prior scholarship to prevent
C. Iloilo duplication of effort.
D. Zamboanga A. I and II
B. II and III
144. While in the Philippines and the United States elect C. I only
public officials by voting, what system in the United States D. I, II and III
makes it possible to win the greatest number of individual
votes but still lose an election, e.g. loss of Hilary Clinton to 150. What is the principle enshrined in the 1987 Philippine
Trump in 2020? Constitution that is not found in any other constitution in
A. Electoral College count the world?
B. Computer tabulation A. Brotherhood
C. Congressional certification of votes B. Freedom
D. Popular votes count C. Peace
D. Love
145. Which of the following statements below show proper
citation of a source to be used in the literature review. 151. On political ideology, what prominent example can
“Research is a significant process for every individual – be you find for conservatism of the US Republican Party
he/she is a student, professional or ordinary citizen.” politicians?
Excerpt from the article of Giron (2015) A. Rejection for mail voting
A. According to Giron, 2017, research is a process that is B. Uphold reason and rationalism
truly significant in every individual - he/she is a student, C. Redistricting states
professional or ordinary citizen. D. Objection to Abortion Law
B. Giron (2010)stressed the importance of research as a
process in school, in the professional field and even in daily 152. On learning/thinking styles, to what kind of learners do
life of an individual. you use lectures, discussions and talking things to class
C. Research is a process that is significant for every learners?
student, professional or ordinary citizen Giron (2017). A. Auditory learners
D. Giron (2017) said that research is a process significant for B. Kinesthetic learners
every student, professional or ordinary citizen. C. Visual learners
D. Tactile learners
146. Which kind of knowledge will you prioritize as most
significant for dealing with practical challenges and issues in 153. Of charter documents, which of the following is known
our 4th industrial era? as the Freedom Constitution?
A. Technological knowledge A. Malolos Constitution
B. Supernatural knowledge B. 1987 Constitution
C. Magical knowledge C. 1973 Constitution
D. Natural knowledge D. 1935 Constitution

147. As branch of the Social Sciences, Economics deals with 154. Among the types of Theater arts in the Philippines,
the following major human activities in business, trade, which is considered as the highest point of Filipino folk
commerce of manufactured goods and services but NOT to literature recited orally by forebears?
include _________. A. Epic poetry
A. Production B. Senakulo
B. Competition C. Duplo
C. Consumption D. Moro-moro
D. Distribution
155. Who is considered the head in a patriarchal society?
148. In the study of characteristics of Culture, what can be A. Mother
said about culture from observation that children absorb B. Community elder
habits, value, knowledge, skill and taste of groups to which C. Grand Parents
they belong? D. Father
A. Culture is learned
B. Culture is adaptive 156. Instead of the carefree “Bahala Na” attitude, which of
C. Culture is subject to change the following can be a better alternative to our guest for
D. Culture compulsory success in life?
A. Obedience to authority
B. Self-reliance
C. Drive for power
D. Help of peers

157. What order did the Archbishop of Manila give during 165. Congressman C has been charged for the crime of
the time of execution of Gom-Bur-Za? arson with how when the arrest warrant was about to be
A. Tearing of cedula issued to him, he invoked his parliamentary immunity from
B. Tolling of church bells arrest because the Congress is in session. Is his contention
C. Civil disobedience correct?
D. Tax boycott A. No, it is not part of his parliamentary immunity
B. No, he commits a crime punishable by a penalty higher
than six (6) years imprisonment.
158. What is the process of trading products or services C. Yes, he enjoys privilege from arrest because the crime
using computer networks, such as the internet? carries less than six (6) years imprisonment.
A. Digital Taxation D. Yes, he enjoys privilege from arrest because he is a
B. Online Transaction member of Congress
C. Express Credit
D. eCommerce 166. Which of the following is NOT included in the
pardoning powers of the President?
159. Why did the Spanish governor general order for the A. Remitting fines and forfeitures
adoption of Spanish names and surnames? B. Granting of pardon on election cases
A. For public record purposes C. Granting reprieves
B. To avoid confusion D. Community penalties
C. To honor Catholic saints
D. For easy collection of taxes 167. From Max Weber’s idea about “status cultures”, how
can the establishment od private schools for children of
160. Which of the following is NOT included in Miranda well to- do families be characterized?
Rights or Miranda Doctrine? A. Sectarian education
A. Right to competent counsel B. Elitist education
B. Right to be provided with a counsel if he cannot afford C. Religion Education
the services of a counsel D. Mass Education
C. Right to remain silent
D. Right to speedy trial 168. In a genuine republic, who is the sovereign ruler
making elected people officials only civil servants?
161. What is the PRIMARY core value sought by sovereign A. Three branches of government
nations? B. People
A. Freedom C. Prime minister
B. Progress D. President
C. Peace
D. Wealth 169. What was the main product for commerce by early
galleon trade from the Philippines?
162. These are signs of climate change EXCEPT___. A. Precious gems from India
A. More pollution B. Abaca and hemp
B. Melting ice caps C. Native crafts and furniture
C. Desertification D. Chinese silk
D. Less potable water
170. What kind of society will you classify the US for its laws
163. What is a deliberate deception used by advertisers allowing divorce, timely abortion, and mercy-killing for
whether say, “the thousands who have chosen to switch to cancer victims?
the better network.” A. Conservative society
A. Circular thinking B. Closed society
B. Bandwagon C. Traditional society
C. Personal attack D. Liberal society
D. Falsehood or the Big Lie
171. After research conclusions, which summative points
164. In scientific research, how is empirical truth achieved can be immediate drawn out from the social research
by an inductive inquiry? process?
A. By organizing data for implications. A. Findings
B. By validating theoretical paradigms. B. Organized data
C. By testing validity of assumptions. C. Recommendations
D. By generating theory from data. D. Implications
172. What characteristics make the South China Sea 180. Which is one reason given by Duterte administration
important to East Asia and Southeast Asian countries such for the proposed change to federal form of government?
that it should not be militarized? A. To eliminate dynasties
A. a canal B. For local governments to get a greater share in
B. a demarcation revenue
C. a channel C. To extend the term of the president
D. a sea lane D. To extend the term of local government officials

173. How will you classify frugality, respect for elders, 181. What is/are the purpose/s of a review or related
hospitality and other ways of conduct as a people? literature?
A. Rituals I. Point the way in fulfilling a need for additional
B. Tradition research.
C. Laws II. Locate your own research within the context of
D. Norms existing literature.
III. Identify areas of prior scholarship to prevent
174. What is the dominant theme for creative expression of duplication of effort
karma as a Filipino cultural value? A. II and III
A. Do good unto others B. I and II
B. What you sowed is what you reap C. I, II and III
C. Love your neighbor D. I only
D. Forgive as you forgive yourself
182. In a Sienna College research subject on “Economic
175. What is signed by the breaking of the Berlin Wall in Status of indigenous people describe in Zambales
1990? province,” who are the respondents for gathering data?
A. Unified Germany A. Aetas
B. Restoring one German Imperial rule B. Teachers
C. Germany divided into Federal and Democratic C. Residents
Germany D. Students
D. Reinstalling Hitler’s German Reich
183. In which city in China did the COVID-19 pandemic
176. Which is the smallest state in the world today in point originate?
of its population? A. Hubei
A. Papua New Guinea B. Hongkong
B. Philippines C. Wuhan
C. Australia D. Shanghai
D. Vatican
184. What do Blue or Democrat states in the US mainly
177. How will you classify not eating meat by some religious justify the timely abortion law amid prevalence abortion
dominations, e.g. Islam? due to unwanted pregnancies?
A. A secular law A. Means to stop phenomenal rise of abortion
B. A norm drawn from sacred writings (Koran, Hebrew B. Cure to social ill of unwanted children
Bible) C. Denial of right to life of fetus versus life of the mother
C. A cultural more D. Protection of lives from backstreet or non-medically
D. A traditional custom assisted timely abortion

178. Which theory will you apply to emphasize the role of 185. Located in the Pacific Plate, the Philippines is prone to
coercion and power in producing social order? _________.
A. Feminist theory A. Earthquake
B. Conflict theory B. Flood
C. Labeling theory C. Typhoons
D. Social interaction theory D. Volcanic eruptions

179. To ensure reliability of an evaluation instrument, it is 186. Which of the following was not a program/initiative of
important to make sure that ____. President Carlos P. Garcia’s administration?
I. It is designed to get the information needed. A. Austerity Policy
II. There is only one way to interpret each item. B. Filipino First Policy
III. Stems with dual elements are eliminated. C. Land Reform
A. I and II D. Revival of Filipino culture through arts and historical
B. II and III awareness
C. I only
D. I, II and III 187. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?
A. Vice President may be appointed as member of the 195. What was the Sumerian epic table tale which told
cabinet subject to confirmation of the Commission on creation of the world and the great flood in time which was
Appointments borrowed by the Hebrew Bible?
B. Vice President has the same qualifications of the A. Ziggurat
President. B. Hammurabi
C. In case of death of the President, the Vice President shall C. Gilgamesh
act as President D. Beowulf
D. Vice President may be reelected
196. What guaranteed the value of the world’s first coin
188. Why is the Nile known as an “international” river? issued by the Lydian kings?
A. It flows into the Mediterranean Ocean A. Weight in gold
B. It is the longest river in the world B. Stamp of rulers
C. It supplies water to Egypt and Sudan C. Money carried around
D. It crosses eleven countries in Southeast Africa D. Alloy of gold or silver

189. Which of the following is a supplementary basic need 197. What does “banned hazardous substances” mean?
which contributes to the economy? I. any toy or other articles intended for use by children,
A. Cartel which are hazardous per se.
B. Manufactured products II. any toy or other articles which bear or contain
C. Services substances harmful to human being.
D. Cosmetics III. any hazardous substances intended or packaged in a
form suitable for use in the household, which the
190. Mr. Park was born as a Korean national. He wants to implementing agency by regulation, classifies as “banned
help the people by joining the congressional race. He was hazardous substance”
naturalized at the age of 21. Can he run for a congressional A. I, II and III
seat? B. II and III
A. No, because he is underage and a naturalized citizen. C. I only
B. Yes, because he is a citizen D. I and II
C. No, because naturalized citizens are disqualified to run
for public office 198. What kind of research subject shows focus in empirical
D. Yes, because he was a naturalized citizen inquiry?
A. A specific subject
191. Of the following, which is the most significant goal of B. A diffused subject
sociological research on educational systems? C. A peripheral subject
A. To guide policies/programs along scientific D. A general subject
understanding of educational systems.
B. To support social research endeavors. 199. There are shortage of goods in the market, if could be
C. To install research as a pillar of education. inferred that __________?
D. To strengthen major institutions in education. A. The supply and demand goods are equal.
B. The demand exceeds the supply.
192. Which of the following is not monopolized by the C. The supply exceeds the demand.
government during Spanish period? D. There is no demand for the goods.
A. Wine
B. Banana 200. After World War II, what caused the division of East
C. Gunpowder and West Germany?
D. Tobacco A. Territorial expediency
B. Desire of Germans to be divided
193. The first teachers in the Philippines during the C. Territorial claims by US and USSR
American rule were the _________. D. Occupation by the Allies
A. the Grade 7 graduates
B. tribal leaders 201. Which was claimed to be the most tangible symbol of
C. American soldiers the cold war?
D. maestro in every village A. Vatican
B. The Great Wall of China
194. In 200 B.C. where did women enjoy full property rights C. The Berlin Wall
and management at their business affairs? D. Tiananmen Square
A. Italy and Sicily
B. Athens and Sparta 202. Which statement in the history of the Philippine
C. Kingdoms of Israel and Judah education is CORRECT?
D. Egypt and Babylonia A. The first to be trained as teachers were men.
B. The Filipino soldiers were also teachers during the
Spanish period.
C. Both men and women were trained together as the first B. Quantitative elements
Filipino teachers C. Scale judgments
D. The first to be trained as teachers were women. D. Competency evidences

203. What kind of agreement was signed as a widely known 212. Which of the following was a characteristic of the
international protocol in Kyoto, Japan? Philippine educational system during the American period?
A. Economic A. It encourage vocational education and love of labor.
B. Environmental B. It focused on languages.
C. Nuclear disarmament C. It emphasized honesty, civic consciousness,
D. Global Trade cooperation with the government and mutual help.
D. It focused on Latin and Spanish language, arithmetic,
204. Select the element which makes China less totalitarian philosophy, and theology.
state than it used to be during the Maoist regime?
A. Denial of right to assembly for political purposes 213. Which capacity of humans can best bring
B. Acceptance of capitalism in industry and trade understanding, friendship and cooperation among of the
C. Enforced compliance by secret police world?
D. Reliance on modern technology to monitor people A. Culture
B. Language
205. What does the “Information Age” mean? C. Trade
A. Emphasis in schools is acquisition of information. D. Politics
B. The shift in global economy is towards the
manipulation of information. 214. What did Mao Tse Tung fail to give to his people in
C. Information is at its height as a result of its 1958 after the Chinese Revolution?
accumulation through the years. A. Food consumerism
D. This is the period of correcting all erroneous B. Factory work
information from the past. C. Land communes
D. Private land ownership
206. With its speedy industrial growth, what is the status of
China today among industrialized countries of the world? 215. Which is known as the longest river of the world
A. Second most industrialized country today?
B. Third industrialized country A. Yangtze river
C. First industrialized country B. Nile River
D. Fourth industrialized country C. Amazon River
D. Cagayan River
207. What is the smallest ocean in the world?
A. Pacific 216. In the judicial system, which of the following is
B. Arctic accepted as being true?
C. Atlantic A. The members of the Supreme Court can be impeached
D. Indian by Congress without cause.
B. The Justices of the Supreme Court are elected officials.
208. In what way is human trafficking a scourge in society? C. The Supreme Court should be beyond criticism.
A. Connivance with authorities D. The Supreme Court has authority to appoint all
B. Means to improve living condition officials and employees of government.
C. Enslavement and sexual abuse 217. Which of the following most closely demonstrate
D. Source of employment cognitive dissonance?
A. Planners arguing without compromise
209. What is the dominant theme for creative expression of B. Parents pampering their children
Balikatan as a Filipino cultural value? C. Teachers coming late all the time
A. Common guilt D. Politicians promising plans without action
B. Common burden
C. Common fault 218. In Manuel’s research, he used basic classical
D. Common loyalty ethnographic… methods. Which activities did he apply?
I. Observations
210. These are some ways culture can be transmitted but
NOT to include ________. 219. What has been established to provide Muslim
A. Heritage communities a greater share in development?
B. Immersion A. Autonomous region
C. Genetics B. Federal state
D. Education C. Industrial zone
D. Free trade zones
211. What makes the Rubrics different from common
checklists for assessment of learning? 220. Nikki has a pet dog which just turned one year old. To
A. Qualitative judgments celebrate, she bought a pup-cake, some party favors for
decoration and took a picture of her dog while eating the 228. As a policy of the state provide in Article II Section 26,
pup-cake. She posted it to her personal account via equal access and opportunities are ensured for public
several media sites. However, it ended up being service prohibiting _________.
submitted by random people (representing it as their own) A. appointment of relatives within fourth degree of
to some major animal social media accounts for Facebook consanguinity and affinity
and Instagram. What human right violation was committed B. political dynasties
here? C. non-passers of civil service exam to apply in the
A. Liberty to abode government offices
B. Right to publicity D. multiple employments in the government?
C. Freedom of expression
D. Right to vote 229. What will become of Congress if the Senate and House
of Representatives are combined into one legislative body
221. What did Copernicus propose in his book "de of government?
Revolutionists?" A. Autocratic
A. The earth is spherical, not flat B. Bicameral
B. The earth revolves around the moon C. Authoritarian
C. The earth revolves around the sun D. Unicameral
D. The earth is the center of the universe
230. When a student tries to monitor and assess the steps
222. What is the dominant theme for creative expression of and the processes, he/she used to interpret a historical
Eh Ano (so what) as a Filipino cultural value? map in a World History class, he/she is actually using some
A. Anonymity ____________.
B. Responsibility A. Sociology-emotional learning strategy
C. Inquiry B. Meta-cognitive strategies
D. Indifference C. Cognitive learning strategies
D. Affective learning strategies
223. What is the dominant theme for creative expression of
Doble-Kara as a Filipino cultural value? 231. In social research, what is the process of looking for
A. Deceit patterns in observation and understanding in order to
B. Easy-go-lucky arrive at social theories?
C. Corruption A. Organization
D. Disloyalty B. Collection
224. The Reform Movement was established by the C. Tabulation
"illustrados" or members of the middle class who had D. Analysis
received Western Education. Their foremost demand was
__________. 232. Which side of Luzon will most likely (85%) will likely be
A. for the Philippines to become a province of Spain affected by tsunamis?
B. for the Philippines to declare independence from Spain A. Below the island of Mindanao
C. autonomy for the Philippines B. Northern side in the Batanes Island
D. the separation of the Philippines from Spain C. Side facing the Pacific
D. Side facing the China Sea
225. How can man achieve the highest form of
institutionalized social life? 233. In which order the following steps come to do gap
A. Through folkways analysis?
B. Through tradition I. Listening of characteristic factors (such as attributes,
C. Through politics competencies, performance levels) of present situation
D. Through culture II. Listening factors needed to achieve future objectives
("what should be"), and then
226. Which of the following is prejudice which prevents III. Highlighting the gaps that exist and need to be filled.
social understanding and integration? A. I, III, II C. III, I, II
A. OFWs are the nation’s heroes B. II, I, III D. I, II, III
B. Filipinos came from the Malayan race
C. Many Filipinos have Chinese lineage 234. Impoverished and without the capacity to reconstruct
D. Syrians are terrorists itself after the Second World War, the Philippines had to
accept financial aid from the United States with a list of
227. What essential power of the state may be exercised by conditions. Which of the following was not a condition
public service corporations? imposed by the United States?
A. eminent domain A. Establishment of military and naval bases
B. eminent domain and taxation B. Defense and trade arrangements
C. taxation C. Parity rights to Americans to exploit the natural
D. police power resources
D. Propagation of the Protestant Movement
235. Which research strategy is applied when there is a 243. What is the possible effect of human initiatives such as
need for a control group to gather data on cause-and-effect social reforms on individuals in society?
issues? I. Social consciousness
A. Field research II. Social alleviation
B. Action research III. Social stagnancy
C. Experiment A. I only
D. Survey B. III only
C. I and II
236. What electoral process may be used by the D. II and III
constituents of the local government units to remove their
locally elected officials before their term expires without 244. Which type of map illustrates the physical contour of a
filling an administrative or criminal case? geographical areas?
A. Recall A. Roadmap
B. Initiative B. Physical map
C. Impeachment C. Climate map
D. Politics is public administration D. Topographic map

237. What is the likely attitude of a politician who said "he 245. What is the purpose of an enacting clause of a legal
knows only one means of employment and that is politics"? statute?
A. Politics is a livelihood A. To provide the timeline for the implementation of the
B. Politics is public service law
C. Politics is statesmanship B. To identify the legislative body for the pronouncement of
D. Politics is public administration the statute
C. To announce the subject matter of the act
238. Material culture refers to the tangible and concrete D. To explain reasons for the enactment of a law.
objects produced by man. Which is an example of a
material culture? 246. If you want your students to reflect on the worthiness
A. Moriones Festival of an issue, which assessment tool is most fit?
B. Stone walls of Tasadays A. Moral dilemma
C. Sinulog celebrations B. Checklist
D. Ceremonies of the Ivatans C. Essay test
D. Reflective journal
239. What cultural strain compromises those who live in
the isolated communities radically keeping to tradition and 247. What prevails in the Emirates which allow Christian
folkways e.g. Quakers, Puritans, Hassidists in the United churches, synagogues, and other religious shrines so as to
States? foster religious understanding and peace?
A. Multiculturalism A. Mercy
B. Cultural relativism B. Tolerance
C. Cultural pluralism C. Charity
D. Ethnocentrism D. Forgiveness

240. What is referred to as "economies" in the 2015 ASEAN 248. A few years ago, "Cha-cha" and "Con-Ass" were
Economic Community Agreement? popular words in the Philippines. With which words were
A. Corporate bodies "Chacha and "Con-Ass" associated?
B. Industries A. Return to dictatorial form of government
C. Businesses B. Imposition of Martial Law
D. States C. Division between Senate and Congress
D. Amendment of the present constitution
241. How will you characterize senators and congressmen
of U.S. Republican Party l, who continue to avidly support 249. Which doctrine provides for this? "All lands not …
Trump in spite of his loss in the 2020 presidential elections? directly appearing to be privately owned or in the absence
A. Conservatists of proof of property, are presumed to belong to the state".
B. Liberals A. Doctrine of Implied Election
C. Progressives B. Plain View Doctrine
D. Conformists C. Regalian Doctrine
D. Miranda Doctrine
242. Which term refers to the value of what is given up in
order to choose something else? 250. How will you classify the Roman Catholic religion
A. Intrinsic value which is inherited from our forefathers as a cultural legacy?
B. Option A. Folkway
C. Opportunity cost B. Mores
D. Opportunity benefit C. Belief
D. Norms
 259. Who is the recognized Father of Sociology?
251. What does a research theory contribute to knowledge A. Auguste Comte
about observed phenomenon? B. Herbert Spencer
A. It submits a factual assumption. C. Henri Saint-Simon
B. It gives a systematic explanation. D. Harriet Martineau
C. It presents a hypothesis to be proven.
D. It introduces a law on phenomenon. 260. For which are the state policies on "equal access to
opportunities for public service and prohibition of political
252. What is the Land of the Aztecs? dynasties" and "strengthening the merit and rewards
A. Valley of Mexico system" intended?
B. California A. To increase labor protection on equal footing.
C. South America B. To put men and women on equal footing.
D. Yucatán peninsula C. To uphold the quality of public service.
D. To build an egalitarian society.
253. The issue that relates to technology in an increasingly
borderless world which is most pervasive in __________. 261. What is a group of business or industries that gets a
A. high prices of basic needs monopoly of goods or resources in a specific market or
B. disinformation in social media sector?
C. high unemployment A. Cartel
D. Low food production B. Command Economy
C. Collusion
254. Rice granary, vegetable basket, sugar capital and D. Network
tobacco capital with some ways by which the regions of the
Philippines are known. Which factors can this be 262. From Max Weber’s idea about "status cultures", how
attributed? can the establishment of religious schools for children of
A. The role and significance the region had in the history of Hispanic, mixed Hispanic, and well-to-do natives be
the country characterized?
B. The region’s primary agricultural produce A. Religious education
C. The topographic features that characterize the region B. Elitist education
D. The population’s primary means of livelihood in the C. Sectarian education
region D. Mass education

255. In Communist China, which is the source of a major 263. In rearing the youth for civic efficiency and
falls in state governance? development or moral character, the constitution states
A. Socialism that it shall receive the support from the ________.
B. Militarism A. Civic groups
C. Capitalism B. Government
D. Nationalism C. Church
D. NGO’s
256. Which country does NOT have a very dry and arid
climate with little or no rainfalls during the year? 264. What is the law that set a full free trade policy
A. Sudan abolishing the quota limitations on Philippine exports to the
B. Saudi Arabia United States?
C. Gobi dessert A. Payne-Aldrich Act
D. Zaire B. Underwood-Simmons Act
C. Hare-Hawes-Cutting Act
257. Why was civic education given emphasis in schools D. Bell trade Act
during the American colonial rule in the Philippines?
A. For tutelage on independent rule 265. The most important factor that is affecting all the
B. For civic volunteerism among citizens chemical weathering processes is _________.
C. For better moral conduct A. topography
D. For social reform in communities B. none of these
C. climate
258. What is/are the possible effect/s of human D. vegetation
interactions on individual in society?
266. For Karl Marx, what is the classification of slums
I. Determine their action
dwellers who lead marginalized, often criminal lives?
II. Constraint their behavior
A. Lumpenproletariat
III. No effect
B. Proletariat
A. II only
C. Petite bourgeoisie
B. I only
D. Bourgeoisie
C. III only
D. I and II
267. How can integration be best achieved during the step B. Babylon
of introducing new lessons to be learned? C. Persia
A. Present illustrative materials D. Sumeria
B. Relate topic to past experiences
C. State objectives of the unit 276. For Herbert Spencer, this is NOT among cultural values
D. Present birds eye-view of new lesson eliminated by industrialized societies?
A. Kinship
268. What kind of study examines specific sub-populations, B. Selfdom
such as those who played a part in EDSA revolt in order to C. Castes
understand how their attitudes have changed? D. Slavery
A. Trend study
B. Longitudinal study 277. Which is true about APEC?
C. Cross-sectional study A. It means Asia Pacific Economic Council.
D. Cohort study B. It is meant to facilitate trade among Europe, the
Islands in the Pacific and Asia.
269. In observing students as part of evaluation outside of C. The Philippines became a member in 2001.
tests, the teacher needs to be ________ to be fair and D. It is meant to facilitate trade among North America,
accurate in assessing students. Oceana and Asia.
A. objective
B. biased 278. People living in highly elevated areas have higher
C. partisan tendency of drinking, smoking, and even eating domestic
D. subjective animals such as dogs. What factor affects these cultures?
270. Which kind of prejudice has been accepted in the A. Isolation
Philippines by inclusion of the Muslim holidays, which B. Cultural themes
gained national respect aside from the Catholic holidays like C. Environment
Christmas, Lenten Season, etc.? D. Technology
A. Heterosexualism
B. Looksism 279. With which are the words "Uncle Sam, Superpowers
C. Religious intolerance and Coca-Cola associated?
D. Sexism A. Europe
B. United States
271. Preferential attention to the welfare of the less C. Singapore
fortunate in society is the legitimate goal of the _________. D. Sweden
A. fisheries law
B. cooperative movement 280. The late President Ferdinand Marcos placed the
C. constitutional reform Philippines under the state of Martial law through which of
D. anti-poverty programs the following laws?
A. Article 6 Section 4 of the 1973 Constitution
272. To which is stratification most closely related? B. Kautusang Tagapagpaganap blg. 25 S 1974
A. Social differentiation C. Proclamation 1081
B. Social identification D. Republic Act 274
C. Assimilation
D. Social disorganization 281. Student B is driving to a place, the location of which he
does not know. Which can help him best?
273. You would like to research on academic problems met A. Cellphone
by Indigenous Peoples’ children in your school. Which B. Radio
sampling will you use? C. TV
A. No sampling D. WAZE
B. Stratified sampling
C. Random sampling of all school children 282. To be able to save the environment and make a
D. Purposive sampling difference, what can we do as a Filipino citizen?
A. Encourage your children to buy disposable things so they
274. Which of the following has Traditional Authority as no longer need to tend to it afterwards.
defined by Max Weber? B. Burn your trash and don’t mind your complaining
A. King Louis XIV neighbor.
B. US President Trump C. When you are outside, pick up your rubbish and teach
C. President Duterte your kids that, just they do not litter at home, they should
D. Mike Velarde of El Shaddai act the same in our "global home".
D. Fish any time you feel like it, and capture even the
275. Who among the early civilizations set the great smallest fish for business purposes.
educational goal to develop the individual man-to-think and
act?
A. Greece
283. Which illustrates content-based instruction? Teacher III. It is very open-ended.
Jenny __________. A. I only
A. Integrate values in the teaching of economics. B. II and III
B. Make use of an interactive teaching technique to present C. I and II
a history lesson. D. I, II and III
C. Uses facts on Philippine geography to teach grammar
lessons in Filipino. 291. Does Congress have the sole power to declare the
D. Require her class to enrich lesson content by surfing the existence of war?
net. A. No, the House of Representatives has also the power
provided, vote is unanimous.
284. In the constitution, in case of the President and the B. Yes.
Vice President’s death, who shall act as the President? C. Yes, provided the President approves it.
A. Executive Secretary D. No, the Senate has also the power on condition that
B. Speaker of the House of Representatives Senator objects.
C. Senate President
D. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court 292. At what stage in the Philippines today following
Herbert Spencer’s ideas about societies evolving forwards,
285. As the principle of taxation states, "Your contribution backsliding at time?
will go back to you in the form of services from your A. Militant
government." Which of the following is supported by the B. Simple
constitution in utilizing the taxes of the people? C. Compound
A. Taxes are used to purchase nuclear weapons. D. Industrial
B. Taxes collected are given to government employees
through "Christmas bonus". 293. Arrange the following events in Philippine history in
C. Taxes collected will be used as a campaign funds for the chronological order.
party if the incumbent president of the country. I. Philippines under the Japanese occupation
D. Taxes are used to construct churches and mosques. II. The Philippines was under America in the form of a
commonwealth
286. You have a building which you leased to another III. The Commonwealth Period was interrupted by World
person who uses it for charitable purposes. What then are War II
your responsibilities as lessor and lessee with regard to A. I-II-III
taxation? B. III-II-I
A. You are exempted from tax. C. II-III-I
B. The lessee is exempted from tax. D. II-I-III
C. You are not exempted from tax while the one who leased
it is exempted. 294. Which place in CALABARZON was named "Special
D. Both you and the lessee are exempted from tax. Science and Nature City" of the Philippines?
A. Tagaytay
287. As the composition of older people in the population B. Los Baños
increases, per capita real income is earned. C. Pagsanjan
A. Less production supports the population. D. Kawit
B. Money income lags behind population.
C. Less money income is earned.
D. The proportion of the productive group to total 295. Filipinos are known to be thrifty, frugal, creative and
population decreases. resourceful. They have the ability to do things that are next
288. Which will legally serve as a shadow government to to impossible. They can fix appliances that seem to be
fiscalism the ruling democratic administration? beyond repair. What Filipino attitude is being referred in
A. Majority Senate the statement?
B. Churches A. Persistent
C. People Power B. Flexibility
D. Opposition Party C. Gaya-gaya attitude
289. Far from the central government, what is the only D. Remedyo attitude
region in the Philippines that has its own government as
decided by its people? 296. What is the rainfall carried by wind and polluted air
A. CAR that poisons fish and destroys vegetation?
B. NCR A. Greenhouse effect
C. ARMM B. Acid rain
D. SOCSARGEN C. La Niña
290. Here is an essay for the finals given by a teacher to his D. El Niño
class: "Write everything that you learned from this course."
What’s wrong with the test item? 297. As geneticist scientist have claimed to have found
I. It is too broad. common DNA ancestry with a woman who lived 200,000
II. It does not show scoring will be done.
years ago and left genes that are carried by all mankind, water and meat.
there is a profound message of a __________brotherhood.
A. ideology 305. When people go to other societies which are very
B. biology different from theirs, they may lose familiar signs and
C. political symbols of social intercourse, and experience some kind of
D. cultural unpleasant events. What are they experiencing?
A. Cultural relativity
298. The following are appointed by the President with the B. Cultural dualism
consent of Commission on Appointments except? C. Cultural lag
A. Associate Justices of the Supreme Court D. Culture shock
B. Consuls
C. Head of Executive Department 306. As a result of EDSA I, the Philippines _______.
D. Officers of the Armed forces of the Philippines A. Intensified its participation in international affairs
B. Became known worldwide for its People Power
299. Which was a highly controversial issue in the 1973 Revolution
Constitution? C. Saw the impeachment of Joseph Estrada as President
A. Reducing the voting age to 18 D. Changed its form of government to parliamentary
B. Introducing absentee voting
C. Removing the senatorial and presidential term limits 307. You teach anthropological concepts together with
D. Removing the presidential term limits biological concepts and sociological concepts with
linguistics. This shows that you use _________approach.
300. Which of the following statement is TRUE about the A. collaborative
Law of Supply? B. experiential
A. Low price will encourage more production. C. integrative
B. Low price will reduce demand. D. holistic
C. High price will encourage more production.
D. High price will increase demand. 308. Who may extend the proclamation of martial law or
suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus?
301. If you will call a friend from another country and say, A. Chief Justice
“Summers are usually hot and rainy in my part of the B. President
country", what then are you describing? C. Ombudsman
A. Weather D. Congress
B. Climate
C. Topography 309. What philosophy identifies the people’s physical,
D. Humidity mental and moral habits are directly influenced by the
natural environment?
302. In which continent is the highest elevation on earth A. Environmental Acculturation
found? B. Environmental Evolution
A. Asia C. Environmental Determinism
B. Australia D. Environmental Change
C. Antarctica
D. Europe 310. Which, according to research, is related to increased
aggression in children?
303. Which is referred to when a public officials or A. Coming from single parent home
employee is a member of a board, an officer, or a B. Viewing TV violence
substantial stockholder of a private corporation or owner is C. Eating junk foods
has a substantial interest in a business, and the interest of D. Playing with toy guns at an early age
such corporation or business, or his rights or duties therein,
may be opposed to or affected by the faithful performance 311. Which is the smallest state in the world today in point
of official duty? of its small population?
A. Public interest A. Australia
B. Integrity B. Vatican
C. Conflict of Interest C. Philippines
D. Public Accountability D. Papua New Guinea

304. Of the following cases, which proves Engel’s theory 312. Rebellion by the New People’s Army points directly to
that as income increases, the percentage of income for the reality of ___________ in the country.
food decreases in the case of Pete who received P20,000.00 A. civil war
raise in salary? B. insurgency
A. He bought stored food and drinks. C. culture
B. He improved quality of family meals. D. Mores
C. He used added income for mobile phone loads. 313. For Herbert Spencer, there is no need to work for
D. He brought a small refrigerator to preserve fresh social change because for him societies evolve __________.
A. easily 321. What was the first government during the Japanese
B. progressively occupation?
C. naturally A. The Japanese-sponsored Republic of the Philippines
D. radically B. Japanese Military Administration
C. The Philippine Executive Commission
314. What is the movement of ocean water into off D. Military government
shorelines due to the gravity of the moon and the sun
pulling on the earth? 322. What program promised more food for every
A. Tidal Wave household through planting vegetable in home gardens and
B. Surf pots?
C. Tide A. Angat Filipino Movement
D. Cross-current B. Kilusang Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran
C. Green Revolution
315. What is "bill of attainder"? D. Go Negosyo
A. A law that inflicts punishment without judicial trial.
B. A law that grants title of royalty or nobility. 323. In Political Science, which is to political processes?
C. A law whose application is retroactive. A. Authority
D. A law containing two subjects expressed in the titles B. Social service
C. Policies
316. No license shall be necessary for the marriage of a D. Elections
man and a woman who have lived together as husband and
wife for at least seven years and without any legal 324. What inventory technique is used when enumerating
impediment to marry each other. Is this TRUE? alternative actions in given situations and the students
A. No were asked to make a choice?
B. Yes, if they are below 18 A. Behavior checklist
C. Yes B. Likert scale
D. No, they should have lived together for at least 10 years C. Forced choice
D. Semantic differential
317. What was the most significant factor that gave way to
the emergence of the Renaissance? 325. What did Karl Marx seek for removal because this is an
A. The persistence of the rulers to reawaken the interests of illusion which has unfortunately deluded people looking for
the people back to the arts. happiness?
B. The revival of the interest on the Graeco-Roman A. Religion
classical learning. B. Tradition
C. The belief of the Italians that they were the real heir of C. Monarchy
classical civilization. D. Folkways
D. Rome’s being the most powerful nation of the world. 326. What is the systematic explanation of observations on
social manifestations/patterns of social life?
318. Ms. Alcantara is about to make a decision on how to A. Belief
integrate moral values in the subject she is teaching. What B. Truth
should she consider first? C. Theory
A. The setting of the objectives in teaching moral values. D. Opinion
B. A host of factors affecting the development of values.
C. The identification of moral values in the home, school 327. What was the growth model during the Marcos
and community. government that promised productivity in barangays?
D. The selection of appropriate teaching strategies. A. Cultural education in barangays
319. Contemporary authorities agree that the form a B. Setting up Kabataang Barangays
thought takes in our minds may be verbal (through words) C. Human settlements in every city
or by way of symbols, pictures, actions, general ideas or D. One livelihood project for each barangay
abstractions, etc. showing that human mind is
_____________. 328. More than fear, the call for a second ________ (such
A. simple as expressly stated by India’s Prime Minister Manmohan
B. chemical Singh) is driven by calls to uplift the world’s remaining poor
C. biological 75% of whom live in rural areas.
D. multi-intelligent A. New Age of Technology
B. New Industrial Era
320. What was the first Philippine Republic? C. New Green Revolution
A. The republic proclaimed under the 1935 Constitution D. New Global Trading
B. The republic of the Philippines proclaimed in 1946
C. The republic proclaimed in Malolos 329. How can Filipinos overcome weak points in our
D. The republic proclaimed under the Japanese sponsored culture, e.g. credit card overspending?
Constitution A. Observe business ethics.
B. Copy economic models of other nations.
C. Use scientific reasoning. 338. Which earlier period was considered to have no
D. Cultivate positive traits. written evidence of records ( letters, contracts, accounts,
etc.) that comprise people’s literature?
330. The Taoist way to harmony in society is inaction. The A. Predated
following illustrate Lao-Tsu’s inaction EXCEPT __________. B. Prehistoric
A. do nothing to disturb the course of nature. C. Primordial
B. do not interfere in life of others D. Pristine
C. subdue and conquer nature
D. let people be themselves 339. What is the minimum level in which the family or
household is able to sustain its basic/essential needs?
331. Among the kinds of geography maps, which of these A. Relative poverty
tells more about people (countries, states) on earth more B. Absolute poverty
than about land and water? C. Poverty level
A. Historical map D. Culture of poverty
B. Political map
C. Natural Resources Map 340. What is the distinct feature of the rubric?
D. Graphic relief map A. It encourages learners’ self-evaluation when they receive
their report card.
332. Among big companies, both private and public, early B. It is a scoring guide using numerical score given to
retirement has been implemented as a measure that learners.
reduces a bloated manpower resource. C. It motivates learners to engage more on application and
A. social outreach reasoning skills.
B. humanitarian D. It has specific performances characteristics arranged in
C. cost-saving levels indicating the degree to which a standard has been
D. charitable met.
333. Provide an experiential method in teaching musical
skills in Araling Panlipunan? 341. What is the effect of the island characteristics of our
A. Record listening geography?
B. Group singing A. Indolence
D. Replay of the "The Voice Kids" video B. Low literacy
D. Lecture on musical artists C. Widespread poverty
D. multi-cultural diversity
334. What kind of energy source has been explored from
volcanic resources? 342. For Karl Marx, who are the bourgeoisie?
A. Solar energy A. Workers
B. Geothermal energy B. Oppressed
C. Crude energy C. Elites
D. Natural gas energy D. Peasants

335. In research you define keywords _____________. 343. What comprises verbal and written symbols including
A. operationally rules about how these symbols can be put together to
B. grammatically convey meaning?
C. conceptually A. Knowledge
D. practically B. Communication
C. Culture
336. Identify the ruling class which uses family name, D. Language
wealth and influence to control government including its
political and economic institutions 344. How did trade influence the development of early
A. Taipans kingdoms in Africa such as Axum, Ghana and Kush?
B. Political dynasty A. Because the trade in the sub-Sahara was controlled by
C. Cronies then Western powers, they were able to promote
D. Tycoons development in them sub-Sahara region.
B. The control of the great gold-salt trade by the early
337. Newlywed couples begin to accept each other’s kingdoms provided the funds to Support the region’s
attitudes and sentiments to settle their differences after development.
being together for several months. This blending and C. The people’s loyalty to the state paved the way for the
merging of cultural trait is called ___________. strong trade and creation of wealth among the African
A. Arbitration people.
B. Assimilation D. The great gold-salt trade caravan paved the way for the
C. Acculturation spread of Islam in Africa.
D. Accommodation
345. Subjects performing well merely because they are D. Selective credit control
being observed (and not necessarily because of any effect
of treatment) are considered to be under the influence of: 353. What influence is visible in the dress of Kalinga’s of
A. the Hawthorne effect Luzon, Maranaws o Lanao and the Manobos and Bagobos?
B. the Pygmalion effect A. Indonesian
C. the Halo effect B. Chinese
D. the novelty effect C. Arabian
346. In West Europe, unemployment is described as a D. Japanese
luxury due to __________ given to those without
employment or jobs. 354. What contradicts the Filipino family value of sacrifice?
A. bonus A. Inability to forgive
B. holiday pay B. The tolerance of pain and mistakes
C. unemployment benefits C. The willingness to forgive and forget
D. paid travel D. Delayed satisfaction of desires

347. Why is developing a global perspective important to 355. In his Araling Panlipunan class, Teacher Gerry assigned
the study of sociology? dramatization of a historical event. To which multiple
A. It is important to understand how our actions affect intelligences group does this cater?
others and the world’s problem affect us. A. Spatial
B. The field has become dominated by cross-cultural B. Musical
research to in order to be competitive in the field C. Bodily/kinesthetical
sociologists must take a global approach. D. Intrapersonal
C. It helps us understand the origins of different
theoretical approaches to the subject. 356. As it engages kidnapping for ransom, the Abu Sayyaf
D. Postmodernism, which has become the leading shows ___________ more than a fight for a cause.
theoretical traditional linear concepts of what separates A. anarchism
one society from another. B. mafia activities
C. rebellion
348. The fact that official development aid from the D. banditry
international aid organizations worldwide and from 16%
1997 to only 3.5% by 2004 (FAO report) shows that this 357. Which continent has the most rugged surface, and in
industry lost its glitter. its area is found the lowest and highest points in the world?
A. agriculture A. North America
B. technology B. Asia
C. science C. Europe
D. education D. Australia

349. Which is the coldest continent? 358. Which is the biggest state in the world in terms of
A. Asia, it’s northern part territory?
B. Europe A. China
C. America B. United States
D. Antarctica C. Canada
D. India
350. It analyze the ethical virtue in the philanthropic
program of the Development Bank of the Philippines. 359. Which of the following has the most significant impact
A. Case study on the fall of the Roman Empire?
B. Panel study A. Deposition of Romulus Augustus
C. Trend study B. Goths’ invasion to Italy
D. Cohort study C. Arrival of Huns, led by Attila in Eastern Europe
D. Death of Theodosius I
351. Pre-colonial trade in the Philippines was prosperous.
What system did they use for their business transactions? 360. If a country is relatively better at making wine than
A. Barter wool, it makes sense to put resources into wine and to
B. Money export some of the wine to pay for imports of wool. Which
C. Credit economic term is explained?
D. Banking A. Opportunity Cost
B. Comparative advantage
352. What tool of monetary policy refers to the authority of C. Supply and demand
the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to regulate the lending D. Profit and loss
behavior of the commercial banks?
A. Open market operations 361. These are the correct relationships to describe the
B. Required reserves core theories in Sociology but NOT to include __________.
C. Rediscounting A. Conflict theory = power struggle
B. Evolutionary theory = thesis antithesis
C. Symbolic/interaction theory = rewards and cost
D. Structural functional theory = organization and
functions

362. Sequence the epochs of civilization by timeline from

earliest to later dates.
I. Indian
II. Grecian
III. Mesopotamian
IV. Egyptian
A. III, IV, I and II
B. II, III, I and IV
C. IV, I, III and II
D. III, II, I and IV

363. In which type of biome are Southeast Asia, are most of

the South America and Africa situated?
A. Taiga
B. Tropical rainforest
C. Deciduous Forest
D. Savannah

364. Which term refers to a formal organization that uses

rules and hierarchical ranking to achieve efficiency?
A. Norm
B. Bureaucracy
C. Red tape
D. Standard

365. In which instance is the independence of the judiciary

shown?
A. The qualifications of the Justices of the Supreme Court
can be changed by Congress.
B. The salaries of the members of the Supreme Court and of
the lower courts can be decreased during their continuance
in office.
C. The Supreme Court is given the authority to appoint all
officials and employees of the judiciary.
D. The Supreme Court is beyond criticism.

JOANA ROSE ADAOAG TAMAYO, LPT

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