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1. Who freed the Greek cities in Asia Minor from Persian rule?
A. Alexander the Great
B. King Philip II of Macedon
C. Napoleon Bonaparte
D. Attila the Hun

2. Herodotus wrote the history of the ________.

A. Ottoman empire
B. Mongolian empire
C. Persian war
D. Trojan war

3. What Macedonian king loved Greek culture and planned to conquer Persia?
A. Alexander the Great
B. Philip II
C. Ptolemy I
D. Philip V

4. What is Homer's epic the Iliad about?

A. Persian war
B. Trojan war
C. Odysseus
D. Greek Gods & Goddesses

5. Who was the Greek Goddess of wisdom and crafts?

A. Hera
B. Aphrodite
C. Artemis
D. Athena

6. Who said, “Give me a lever and a place to stand, and I will move the earth"?
A. Archimedes
B. Plato
C. Aristotle
D. Socrates

7. Who thought that the government should be headed by philosopher-kings?

A. Archimedes
B. Plato
C. Aristotle
D. Socrates

8. Who told King Ptolemy that "there is no royal way to learn Geometry"?
A. Archimedes
B. Aristotle
C. Euclid
D. Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi

9. The Greeks hoped to earn the favor of their gods and goddesses by performing what?
A. Magic tricks
B. Olympic Games
C. Rituals
D. Feasts

10. Who was the main author of the US Declaration of Independence?

A. Thomas Jefferson
B. George Washington
C. John Hanson
D. Abraham Lincoln
11. What did Claudette Colvin and Rosa Parks refuse to give up during the racial segregation in the United
States?
A. bus ticket
B. bus seat
C. bus job
D. bus meal

12. Which enlightened despot traveled among the peasants in disguise to learn about their problems ?
A. Francis I
B. Maria Theresa
C. Joseph II
D. Frederick II of Prussia

13. Which food item was introduced to the Americas by the Colombian Exchange
A. Apple
B. Orange
C. Grape
D. Banana

14. What was "man's first epic victory over nature"?

A. Fire
B. Metal tools
C. Agriculture
D. Clothing

15. In Sumerian Law, what was the most frequent form of punishment for an offense?
A. Banishment
B. Beatings
C. Prison terms
D. Fines

16. The cities of the early Indus River Valley civilization exhibited concern for sanitation and cleanliness in
the following ways, EXCEPT ______.
A. Brick-floored bathing rooms
B. Dirty water drained through clay pipes into gutters
C. Bathing in the river
D. Brick sewer systems ran beneath the streets

17. For what reason has the Yellow River been nicknamed "China's Sorrow"?
A. Passageway of Invaders
B. Periodic Devastating Floods
C. Frequent Fish Kill
D. Caused of Typhoons

18. After 1200 B.C., why did merchants in the Near East no longer required the services of specially trained
scribes?
A. Scribes demanded higher fees
B. Government controlled scribes
C. Phoenician alphabet did not take years of study to master
D. Collapse of trading posts

19. The Assyrians treat the place & people whom they conquered in the following ways, EXCEPT ______.
A. Burned conquered cities
B. Spared lives of conquered people and left conquered cities intact
C. Deported entire populations from homelands
D. Tortured and killed thousands of captives

20. The following factor did NOT contribute to the breakup of the Kingdom of Israel following the death of
Solomon.
A. Forced manual labor
B. high taxes
C. Suppression of tribal independence
D. Migration of the Jews

21. What values are depicted by the characters in Homer's epics that were considered so important that the
"Illiad" and the "Odyssey" became part of the curriculum in Greek schools?
I. Strive for excellence
II. Meet fate with dignity
III. Love of nature
IV. Selfish Love

A. I and IV
B. II and III
C. I, II, and III
D. II, III and IV

22. In Ancient Greece, the word “barbaros” or barbarians simply referred to _______.
A. Non-Greeks
B. Invaders
C. Scavengers
D. Ruthless warriors

23. What were the goals of the legal code that was devised by Draco in the 7th century B.C.?
A. End blood feuds and private vengeance
B. Strong government and economy
C. Strong leader and military
D. Social equality and moral values

24. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental characteristic of Greek theater?

A. Theaters were open air and often built on hillside
B. Lead actors were women
C. Actors were always men
D. Elaborate costumes for actors

25. Who was accused of impiety and corrupting the youth and was brought to trial in ancient Athens?
A. Socrates
B. Plato
C. Aristotle
D. Alexander the Great

26. He tutored Alexander the Great until the age of 16

A. Socrates
B. Plato
C. Aristotle
D. Euclid

27. What methods were used by Philip II of Macedon to extend his power during his 33-year reign?
I. Marriage
II. Gold
III. Diplomacy
IV. Conquest

A. I and III
B. II and IV
C. I, III, and IV
D. I, II, III, and IV

28. Which Hellenistic philosophy had an impact on Roman intellectuals and early Christian thinkers?
A. Stoicism
B. Libertinism
C. Epicureanism
D. Humanism

29. What major legal principle was established through the Twelve Tables?
A. Rule of law
B. Equal protection under the law
C. Mandate of Heaven
D. Presumption of Innocence

30. What was Neanderthal Man's major technical advance?

A. The use of fire
B. The improvement of their cave dwellings
C. The invention of metal tools
D. The development of agriculture

31. What was the Neolithic Revolution?

A. The rise of tribes
B. The invention & use of simple machines
C. The development of agriculture
D. The invention & use of metal tools

32. What was the most important concept of the Code of Hammurabi?
The state must _________ the law.
A. enforce
B. make
C. safeguard
D. obey

33. Within a traditional Chinese family, what was the most important virtue?
A. Continuity of family traditions
B. Respect for one's parents (filial piety)
C. Family honor above all
D. Self-respect

34. Within the Aryan caste system, those who performed jobs considered unclean were called
"untouchables". Why?
A. Their touch was like a touch of demons.
B. Their hands and bodies were not allowed to be touched by other castes.
C. Their skins were “unclean”.
D. Their touch endangered the ritual purity of others.

35. What religious beliefs are shared by Hinduism and Buddhism?

A. Hell & Heaven
B. Gods & Goddesses
C. Reincarnation
D. Nirvana & Karma

36. What activity formed the basis of the Minoan economy?

A. Agriculture
B. Trade
C. Mining
D. Seafaring

37. What type of natural disasters may account for the sudden disappearance of the Minoan culture c.14oo
B.C.?
A. Earthquake and/or volcanic eruption
B. Meteors
C. Diseases
D. Floods

38. According to Hebrew law and tradition, what was the most important duty of a woman?
A. To be faithful & obey one’s husband
B. To be religious
C. To raise children
D. To take care her own and husband’s parents
39. In what manner did Solon's reforms discriminate against women in Athens?
A. Secluding women as part of an effort to improve Athenian morality
B. Not allowing women to vote
C. Unequal opportunity to study
D. Not allowing women to take public office

40. What form of government did Plato prefer?

A. Spartan Dictatorship
B. Athenian Democracy
C. Macedonian Aristocracy
D. Spartan Oligarchy

41. In which of the countries did the only completely successful slave revolt in world history occur?
A. Senegal
B. Ghana
C. Haiti
D. America

42. What agricultural breakthrough sustained the Industrial Revolution

A. The use of guano excrement as fertilizer
B. The use of nets and cats to catch rodents
C. The cultivation of hybrid potatoes
D. The invention of farm nachineries

43. In nineteenth-century Britain, most members of the aristocracy derived their wealth from _______.
A. slaves trading
B. land ownership
C. making friends with the Royal families
D. textile production

44. Which of the following describes a feature of Karl Marx's vision of the society he predicted would emerge
after the collapse of capitalism?
A. A society with social classes based on education and skills.
B. A society with strong leader and subordinated citizens
C. A society without classes and conflict
D. A society without leader and classes

45. Which group in the United States in the early twentieth century supported reforms to improve working
conditions and called for greater governmental intervention in the economy
A. The Patriots
B. The Democrats
C. The Republicans
D. The Progressives

46. Most of the European capital invested in Latin America was used to finance which of the following?
A. Railroads
B. Seat of Government
C. Education
D. Archaeology

47. Which was the only country in Latin America to experience a nationwide revolution in the early
twentieth century
A. Cuba
B. Mexico
C. Peru
D. Nicaragua

48. In the nineteenth century, Europeans and Americans viewed imperialism as

a ________.
A. social responsibility
B. form of democracy
C. civilizing mission
D. economic and religious mission

49. What elements of the modernizing process did colonial rule convey on colonies?
A. Agriculture and Mining
B. Communication and transportation infrastructure
C. Education and Religious Reforms
D. Civics and Governance

50. Which country played a much more minor role in the second wave of European conquests in the long
nineteenth century that it had played in the first wave during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries?
A. Spain
B. Portugal
C. Netherlands
D. Britain

51. The spread of Christianity in Africa was facilitated by its association with ______.
A. communication and transportation infrastructure
B. the Pope
C. modern education
D. African leaders raised in Rome

52. Which country was least affected by the Great Depression?

A. America
B. Britain
C. France
D. Soviet Union

53. The new states that had been carved out of which empire were governed as mandates of the League of
Nations after World War I?
A. The Ottoman Empire
B. The Persian Empire
C. The British Empire
D. The Roman Empire

54. What happened to the German territory in China after World War I ended?
A. It was sold to the highest bidder.
B. It was acquired by Britain.
C. It became a mandate.
D. It was returned to China.

55. What happened to the German sphere of influence in China after World War I ended? ________ claimed
it.
A. China
B. America
C. Britain
D. Japan

56. Where did the Great Depression began?

A. France
B. America
C. Britain
D. France

57. Which of the following refers to the military alliance that united the Soviet Union with Eastern European
communist states against Western capitalists countries during the Cold War?
A. NATO
B. Eastern Bloc
C. Anglo-Soviet Treaty of 1942
D. Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance
58. Which of the following was the principal factor in causing the Great Depression?
A. Unemployment
B. Speculation on the stock market
C. Bank runs
D. The prospect of war

59. Which of the following reflects aspects of the Chinese Communists Party's strategy on its revolutionary
path to power?

A. Land reform & guerrilla warfare

B. Indoctrination & traditional education
C. Religious tolerance & covert war
D. Classless society & economic progress

60. Which of these countries belonged to neither NATO nor the Warsaw Pact?
A. Canada
B. Bulgaria
C. Ireland
D. Iceland

61. Which of the following was a value emphasized in the Socialists modernity of communists states?
A. Community
B. Equality
C. Respectability
D. Tolerance

62. Which of the following countries was an arena for a hot war between Soviet-based communist forces and
U.S-backed resistance forces?
A. Cuba
B. Iraq
C. Iran
D. Afghanistan

63. Led by Vladimir Lenin, Bolsheviks or Bolsheviki, was a member of a wing of the Russian Social-
Democratic Workers’ Party which seized control of the government in Russia (October 1917) and became the
dominant political power. What does Bolshevik mean?
A. One of the Minority
B. One with the Peasants
C. One of the Majority
D. Communist Warrior

64. What drew Japan, Germany, and Italy into a political alliance by 1936-1937?
A. Hostility toward the Soviet Union
B. Hostility toward the United States
C. Preparation for World War II
D. In response to NATO

65. In contrast to what transpired during World War l, Germany during World War ll was able to conquer
_______ quickly on May 10, 1940.
A. Poland
B. Soviet Union
C. France
D. Norway

66. Which of the following was a reason for the popularity of the Nazi Party once it seized power in the
1930s?
A. Its promise to defeat the Soviet Union.
B. Adolf Hitler was believed to be sent by God.
C. Its ability to indoctrinate the German youth about master race.
D. Its success in bringing Germany out of the Great Depression.

67. Which of the following appealed to fascists?

A. Socialism
B. Nationalism
C. Communism
D. Capitalism

68. Japanese politics and society during the 1920s suggested that Japan favored _______.
A. aristocratic politics and Eastern culture
B. monarchial politics and Japanese culture
C. democratic politics and Western culture
D. socialist politics and Western culture

69. What effect did the U.S Marshall Plan have on European economics?
A. It promoted economic growth and widespread prosperity in Western Europe.
B. It contributed to Great Depression and Economic Revolution.
C. It created strong military and economy for the prospect of another world war.
D. It was the cause of the French Revolution and the collapse of Western Europe to Communism.

70. Which of the following committed the United States to the defense of Europe against the Soviet Union
after World War II?
A. The Warsaw Pact
B. The Treaty of Paris
C. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization
D. The Treaty of Versailles

71. How did the American occupation of Japan after World War II affect the Japanese economy?

A. It promoted nationalism and national pride.

B. It promoted rapid economic growth and generated economic prosperity.
C. It contributed to Japan First Policy.
D. It promoted inflation and loss of national pride.

72. A distinguishing characteristic of the French Revolution when compared to the American Revolution was
that _______.
A. it will create society based on majority rule
B. it sought to recreate society from scratch
C. it shall create a classless society
D. it sought to recreate society from the bottom

73. The American Revolution grew out of _____________.

A. a sudden effort by the British government to tighten its control over the colonies
B. nationalism and economic problems
C. anger by the Britain’s policy on confiscating Native Indian’s ancestral lands
D. depression due the British government policy on mass migration to the New World

74. By 1871, nationalism had inspired this previously fragmented region to unite successfully into a single
sovereign state.
A. Greece
B. France
C. Italy
D. Soviet Union

75. Advocates of maternal feminism based their claims for equal rights for women on the distinctive role of
women as ______.
A. wives
B. factory workers
C. mothers
D. teachers

76. Which of the following had not undergone its own Industrial Revolution by 1900?
A. United States
B. Latin America
C. England
D. Continental Europe

77. Which of the following European ideas about Asians and Africans is older than the others, emerging
before the nineteenth century? The idea that Asians and Africans were ____________.
A. savages because they lived on the jungles
B. illiterates and unclean
C. heathens because they were not Christians
D. jihadists because they were Muslims

78. The opium trade in China was promoted by the British as a way of covering their persistent ______with
China.

A. trade surplus
B. hatred
C. doubts
D. trade deficit

79. Japan’s imperial expansion resulted in Japanese colonial rule over all of the following regions EXCEPT
A. China
B. Philippines
C. Vietnam
D. Korea

80. Which of the following social classes declined in power in the decades following the Meji restoration in
Japan?
A. Shogun
B. Samurai
C. Daimyo
D. Peasants

81. Which country ceased to exist on October 3, 1990 due to unification?

A. German Democratic Republic
B. North Korea
C. Federal Republic of Germany
D. Taiwan

82. Which of the following was not a factor behind the outbreak of WWI in 1914?
A. Militarism
B. Religious conflict among the major states of Europe
C. Nationalism
D. Alliances

83. When the U.S. President Woodrow Wilson arrived in Paris for the peace conference in 1919, he brought
with him a plan for a new kind of international life based on moral principles rather than secret deals and
imperialist machinations; this plan was known as the _________.
A. Marshall Plan
B. Fourteen Points
C. European Recovery Program
D. USAIDS

84. The government of which of the following nations was least successful in engineering a recovery from
the Great Depression?
A. United Kingdom
B. Germany
C. Japan
D. United States

85. Which was not an international organization set up after World War II either to maintain the peace in a
world of competing and sovereign states or to stimulate growth in the world economy?
A. League of Nations
B. United Nations
C. World Bank
D. World Trade Organization

86. The emergence of a privileged bureaucratic and technological elite in communist societies as large as a
consequence of industrial modernization was combated by Mao Zedong through a program known as the
________.
A. Great Leap Forward
B. Great Purge
C. Cultural Revolution
D. Long March

87. Mikhail Gorbachev instituted which of the following policies after taking over as general secretary of the
Soviet Union?
A. economic reform which freed state enterprises from government and allowed small scale farming
B. policy of “openness”
C. policy of democratization
D. All of the above

88. Which was NOT an outcome of the collapse of the Soviet Union?
A. Creation of the Commonwealth of Independent States
B. Communism continued to be dominant ideology in some Eastern European countries
C. Increase United States’ influence as a global power
D. Create opportunity for corruption and crime in Russia

89. Which individual was most responsible for mobilizing a mass anti-colonist movement in British-controlled
India?
A. Mahatma Buddha
B. Mohandas K. Gandhi
C. Mother Teresa
D. Jawaharlal Nehru

90. What did Gandhi choose as the testing ground for his principles of civil disobedience and symbolized
Indian's subjugation to British rule?
A. Sugar
B. Chili
C. Salt
D. Turban

91. Which of the following saved Chinese communist from being overwhelmed by Nationalist forces in the
Chinese Civil War?
A. The Japanese invasion diverted Nationalist troops from pursuing the communist into the Chinese interior.
B. The Koumintang of China lack soldiers to pursue the fleeing Communists.
C. Most Chinese people were sympathetic with the Communists and harbored them.
D. There was an internal conflict of leadership in the Nationalist Party.

92. Which of the following encouraged the European powers to surrender their African colonies?
A. Discontented Africans were becoming more nationalists and socialists at the same time.
B. European powers were too deep in debt to invest more on pacifying the discontented Africans.
C. The collapse of the former Soviet Union was the signal for the European leaders to abandon their African
colonies.
D. The European powers were too busy with their social and economic affairs that they opted to let their
African colonists to rule by themselves.

93. Which of the following was the main reason that the United States became involved in the conflict
between North and South Vietnam?
A. North Vietnam was an ally of China and the Soviet Union.
B. The United States was worried that Vietnam might invade the Philippines and Japan.
C. The United States supported South Vietnam because it feared the spread of communism throughout
Southeast Asia.
D. The United States wanted to punish Vietnam at the request of France.

94. Whihc was the last imperial dynasty of China?

A. Qing
B. Ming
C. Song
D. Tang

95. The idea of "the primitive" was used by early 20th century European artists to symbolize which of the
following?

A. Forces that reason could not control

B. The diversity of nature
C. Repression of sexual desire
D. The triumph of the Enlightenment

96. The leader of conservative forces in the Qing government.

A. Tongzhi Emperor
B. Jiaqing Emperor
C. Dowager Empress Cixi
D. Kangxi Emperor

97. Which of the following questions challenged Chinese intellectuals at the turn of the twentieth century?
A. How to adopt Western capitalism and maintain communist’s ideals
B. How to balance Western thought and traditional Chinese culture
C. How to preserve Confucianism amidst emergence of different religions
D. How to build a strong army to safeguard treat against the US, Japan, and Taiwan

98. By the end of the nineteenth century, an individual's identity was increasingly becoming defined by her
or his:
A. Occupation
B. Wealth
C. Biological ancestry
D. Place of Birth

99. Which of the following did NOT contribute to the Qing dynasty's downfall?
A. Opium Wars
B. Boxer Rebellion
C. White Lotus Rebellion
D. Death of Emperor Puyi

100. Who was the first president of the Republic of China?

A. Sun Yat-Sen
B. Mao Zedong
C. Chou En-Lai
D. Yuan Shikai

1A 2C 3B 4B 5D 6A 7B 8C 9C 10A 11B 12C 13B 14A 15D 16C 17B 18C 19B 20D 21C 22A 23A 24B
25A 26C 27C 28A 29B 30B 31C 32A 33B 34D 35C 36B 37A 38C 39A 40D 41C 42A 43B 44C 45D 46A
47B 48C 49B 50A 51C 52D 53A 54C 55D 56B 57D 58B 59A 60C 61B 62D 63C 64A 65C 66D 67B 68C
69A 70C 71B 72B 73A 74C 75C 76B 77C 78D 79C 80B 81A 82B 83B 84D 85A 86C 87D 88B 89B 90C
91A 92B 93C 94A 95C 96C 97B 98C 99D 100A

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1. The first Islamic missionary to the Philippines who brought Islam to the country in 1380
A. Abdul Jabar
B. Abdul Makhdum
C. Makhdum Karim
D. Jabar Abdul Karim

2. The script used in writing down the Laguna Copperplate Inscription (LCI)
A. Baybayin
B. Sanskrit
C. Kawi
D. Latin
3. The traditional name of the polity of the Ilocano
A. Depaar
B. Pamulinawen
C. Samtoy
D. Iloko

4. The head of the Ivatans in the Batanes Islands

A. Mingal
B. Rajah or Lakan
C. Mangpus
D. Banganganat

5. The peacock-dressed people of Cagayan Valley

A. Ilongots
B. Aetas
C. Gaddangs
D. Igorots

6. The head of the people of the Cordilleras

A. Mangpus
B. Mingal
C. Apo
D. Banganganat

7. The barangay is the basic political unit headed by a Datu. He is under the leadership of a Rajah or Lakan.
A. Only the first statement is wrong
B. Both the first and the second statements are wrong
C. Both the first and the second statements are correct
D. Only the second statement is wrong

8. The Philippines is believed by some historians to be the island of ______, the “Golden One”, which is the
name given by ancient Greek writers in reference to an island rich in gold east of India.
A. Ophir
B. Eden
C. Chryse
D. Oro

9. The earliest known human remains discovered in 2007

A. Tabon man
B. Java man
C. Callao man
D. Bato man

10. The earliest known written document found in the Philippines

A. The Code of Kalantiaw
B. The Maragtas Code
C. Laguna Copperplate Inscription
D. Maharlika Jar
Answer: all C

1. Which buildings, believed to be symbols of American power, were attacked by Islamic

fundamentalists on September 11, 2001?
A. Empire State Building
C. World Trade Center
B. White House
D. New York Stock Exchange

2. The ___________, also referred to as the Eastern Roman Empire and Byzantium, was the continuation of
the Roman Empire in its eastern provinces during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages, when its capital city
was Constantinople.
A. Roman Papacy
B. Ottoman Empire
C. Byzantine Empire
D. Persian Empire

3. The national anthem of the Philippines shall NOT be played on the following occasion:

A. International beauty competitions where the Philippines is the host or has a representative
B. Local competitions
C. During “signing off” and “signing on” of radio broadcasting and television stations
D. Before the initial and last screening of films or before the opening of theater performances

4. The national motto of the Philippines shall be the following EXCEPT:

A. Maka-Diyos
B. Makakalikasan
C. Makatao
D. Makabayan

5. What teaching technique is used when you select or create learning supports or an alternative of
providing time to conduct research on the topic, problem, assertion, or question? This technique requires
you to arrange the chairs so that there is a small circle for the student who will actively discuss and a large
outer circle for the observers
A. Case study
B. Fishbowl
C. Dueling documents
D. online activities

6. Where was the starting point of Western civilization?

A. Greece
C. Italy
B. Egypt
D. Iraq

7. Who opposed American rule and wrote the “Rise and Fall of the Philippine Republic” to exhort the
Filipinos to keep fighting for independence?
A. Apolinario Mabini
B. Pedro Paterno
C. Claro M. Recto
D. Sergio Osmena

8. What were the secrets of the Hittites for their success in warfare?
A. war ships
B. iron implements and war chariots
C. plunder and intimidation
D. consulting the stars before going to war

9. It was Hitler's campaign of surprise German invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941 during WWII.

A. Operation Barcelona
B. Operation Stalingrad
C. Operation Barbarossa
D. Operation Blitzkrieg

10. Standing at 8,848 meter (29,029 ft) above sea level, Mount Everest, is Earth's highest mountain, located
in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas. The international border between Nepal (Province No.
1) and China (Tibet Autonomous Region) runs across its summit point. Most of the mountaineers who wish to
climb on top of Mt. Everest employs Nepalese guide called _______.
A. Kisana
B. Kukuru
C. Sherpa
D. Phersa

11. The highest mountain in the Philippines standing at around 2,954 meters is _____.
A. Mt. Apo
C. Mt. Dulang-dulang
B. Mt. Pulag
D. Mt. Kalatungan

12. The following are non-legislative powers of Congress EXCEPT ONE:

A. Declaration of the existence of a state of war
B. Canvass of the presidential elections
C. Impeachment
D. Enactment & repeal of laws

13. Don Tiburcio employed tenants on his 28 hectares of land devoted to sugarcane. He has 2 children - a
13-year-old high school student who manages the farm when Don Tiburcio is not around, and a 25-year-old
college student who stays in Manila most of the time. How many hectares of land can Don Tiburcio retain
under RA 6657 or CARP if it is going to be implemented today?
A. 11
B. 5
C. 8
D. 28

14. The Feast of the Black Nazarene of Quiapo, Manila is celebrated ________.
A. on the first Sunday of January
B. every January 9
C. every Friday
D. on the first Friday of January

15. What is the least dispute resolution?

A. Litigation
B. Negotiation
C. Arbitration
D. Mediation

ANSWERS:
1. C 2. C 3. A 4.D 5. B

6. D 7. A 8. B 9. C 10. C

11. A 12. D 13. B 14. B 15. A

1. The belief that colonies exist for the good of the home country is a characteristic of which
system?
A. Colonialism
B. Mercantilism
C. Imperialism
D. Feudalism

2. It refers to the total extinction of the criminal liability of the individual to whom it is granted without any
condition. It restores to the individual his civil and political rights and remits the penalty imposed for the
particular offense of which he was convicted.
A. Amnesty
B. Conditional Pardon
C. Absolute Pardon
D. Parole

3. The following are valuable contributions of the Phoenicians to the modern world EXCEPT ______.
A. The Alphabet
B. Seafaring
C. Ship building
D. Phalanx warfare

4. In economics, this is a situation in which the inflation rate is high, the economic growth rate slows, and
unemployment remains steadily high.
A. inflation
B. stagflation
C. recession
D. economic collapse

5. ______ is the first major and oldest mall in the Philippines built in 1976. It is located at Araneta Center,
Cubao, Quezon City and is owned by the Araneta Center Inc. It was named after a famous personality.
A. Farmer’s Market
B. Ayala Mall
C. Ali Mall
D. C.O.D.

6. The party led by Polpot, it emerged victorious in the Cambodian Civil war, overthrew the military
dictatorship of the Khmer Republic, and installed Democratic Kampuchea in 1975.

A. Khmer Rouge
B. Moulin Rouge
C. Communist Party of Kampuchea
D. Cambodian Liberation Party

7. "Kung walang Korap, Walang Mahirap":_____; "Change is Coming":__________

A. Aquino; Duterte
B. Aquino; Arroyo
C. Ramos; Duterte
D. Estrada; Marcos

8. Ratifying or rejecting a proposed constitution or amendment/s to it through a plebiscite is an exercise of

which right and duty?
A. Bill of Rights
B. Human Rights
C. Suffrage
D. Citizenship

9. The Bangsamoro Organic Law also known as Bangsamoro Basic Law and often referred to by the acronym
"BOL" and "BBL" ),is a Philippine law providing for the establishment of an autonomous political entity known
as the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, replacing the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). The
BBL was signed into law by President Rodrigo Duterte on July 26, 2018 under ________.
A. R.A. 11054
B. R.A. 11036
C. R.A. 11050
D. R.A. 11053

10. This island was known as Ma-i by the early Chinese traders.
A. Negros
B. Aklan
C. Mindoro
D. Marinduque

11. The Protestant reformation represents a turning point in European history because it ______.
A. ended religious unity in Western Europe
B. allowed religious reformers to escape persecution
C. forced most of Europe’s monarchs to become Protestants
D. standardized all religious writings

12. It was known as the forgotten war.

A. World War I
B. Korean War
C. World War II
D. Vietnam War

13. As per Section 14 of R.A. 8491, the Philippine flag worn out through wear and tear shall not be thrown
away. It shall be solemnly _____ to avoid misuse or desecration.
A. cut into pieces
B. stored
C. buried
D. burned

14. Among the great teachers and philosophers of the Chou dynasty, ___ wrote the Tao Te Ching.
A. Mencius
C. Lao Tzu
B. Confucius
D. Chou en Lai

15. Why were the Mongols able to invade Russia easily?

A. The Russian had an excellent army

B. Many Russians welcomed the Mongols
C. There were no barriers in the steppe to stop them
D. The Mongols had the help of other nations

1. A 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. C

6. A 7. A 8. C 9. A 10. C

11. A 12. B 13. D 14. B 15. C

1. The Great Wall of China is a series of fortifications made of stone, brick, tamped earth, wood, and other
materials, generally built along an east-to-west line across the historical northern borders of China to protect the
Chinese states and empires against the raids and invasions of the various nomadic groups of the Eurasian Steppe
with an eye to expansion. Especially famous is the wall built in 220–206 BC by _______, the first Emperor of
China.
A. Ziying
B. Qin Shi Huang
C. Qin Er Shi
D. Gaozu of Han

2. Federalism in the Philippines can grant ____ to the regions.

A. autonomy
B. statehood
B. sovereignty
D. fiscal independence

3. The main item product during the early galleon trade was ___.
A. rugs from Persia
C. Chinese silk
B. precious metals from India
D. Philippine products

4. The downfall of the Han Dynasty and the Gupta Empire is due to ______.
A. natural disasters
B. religion
C. people’s revolt
D. rulers’ laziness
5. Led the Huns in attacking Europe in the mid-fifty century CE pressuring a storm of Germanic Tribes' migration into the
Roman Empire contributing to its collapse.
A. Kublai Khan
B. Attila
C. Tamerlane
D. Genghis Khan

6. Isa sa malaking dahilan kung bakit hindi nagtagumpay ang mga rebolusyonaryong Pilipino laban sa mga mananakop ay
ang kakulangan sa ________.
A. kagamitang pandigma at istratehiya
B. suporta ng mga mamamayan
C. pagkakaisa ng mga liderato
D. pagkain at tulog

7. The forcible expulsion of a particular ethnic group from a certain territory is termed as ________.

A. Ethnic Cleansing
B. Genocide
C. ethnocentrism
D. Holocaust

8. He was a Filipino journalist whose writing career spanned six decades. He was also known as the only survivor of the
1957 plane crash which killed President Ramon Magsaysay.
A. Benigno Aquino Jr.
B. Max Soliven
C. Nestor Mata
D. Blas F. Ople

9. The Pact of Biak-na-Bato, signed on December 14, 1897, created a truce between Spanish colonial Governor-General
Fernando Primo de Rivera and the revolutionary leader Emilio Aguinaldo to end the Philippine Revolution. The pact was
in the house of Pablo Tecson, a Philippine revolutionary captain who served as Brigadier General in the 'Brigada Del Pilar'
(military troop) of General Gregorio del Pilar during the Revolution. Where is Biak-na-Bato located?
A. San Miguel, Bulacan
B. Mt. Banahaw, Dolores, Quezon
C. San Mateo, Rizal
D. Kawit, Cavite

10. What factor was a major cause of both World War I and World War II?
A. The spread of Marxian ideas into Europe
B. Nationalism and national borders
C. The dropping of atomic bombs
D. The rise of totalitarian fascist states

11. Which is the Mindanao province that is known as the first seat of Islam in the Philippines?
A. Zamboanga
B. Sulu
C. Tawi-Tawi
D. Basilan

12. In economics, recession is characterized by the following EXCEPT____.

I. Increasing money supply
II. GDP decreases
III. Unemployment rate rises
IV. Inflation fall

A. I only
B. II and IV
C. I and III
D. I, II, and III
13. Ang “Bayan Ko” ay isa sa mga kilalang makabayang awit ng Pilipinas na isinalin sa Tagalog ni Jose Corazon de Jesus o
Huseng Batute. Ang awit ay orihinal na isinulat sa wikang Espanyol ni ________.
A. Gen. Jose Alejandro
B. Gen. Alejandro Jose
C. Gen. Alejandro Abadilla
D. Gen. Jose Alejandrino

14. As per Section 3 (3), Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution, at the option expressed in writing by the parents or
guardians, religion shall be allowed to be taught to their children or wards in public elementary and high schools
__________ by instructors designated or approved by the religious authorities of the religion to which the children or
wards belong, without additional cost to the Government.
A. during lunch break
B. after the regular class hours
C. within the regular class hours
D. on Saturday or Sunday

15. Alberto prefers Levi’s pants made in America than those made in the Philippines. This behavior is a manifestation
of_____.
A. Cultural relativism
B. Xenocentrism
C. Cultural diversity
D. Ethnocentrism

1. B 2. D 3. C 4. D 5. B

6. C 7. A 8. C 9. A 10. B

11. C 12. A 13. D 14. C 15. B

1. It is a type of sampling in research where research participants recruit other participants for a
test or study. It is used where potential participants are hard to find
A. Snowball
B. Convenience
C. Cluster
D. Stratified

2. A vetoed bill passed again in Congress becomes a law with a _____.

A. majority vote of all the members of the house
B. majority vote of all the members present constitute a quorum
C. two-thirds vote of all the members of both houses
D. two-thirds vote of all the members present constitute a quorum

3. In 1989, it became the very first country to sanction homosexual marriage and to give homosexuals most
of the legal rights accorded to heterosexuals.
A. Germany
B. Netherland
C. Finland
D. Denmark

4. He was the Persian king who invaded Babylon by turning it into a colony of the Achaemenid. His character
is also written in the Bible.
A. Xerxes, the Great
B. Cyrus, the Great
C. Darius I
D. Nebuchadnezzar II

5. The following are characteristics of capitalism EXCEPT ____.

A. government ownership
B. laissez-faire
C. pure competition
D. profit-driven

6. Heavily sanctioned folkways which no one dares to question because they embody moral laws are called
_____.

A. beliefs
B. mores
C. customs
D. traditions

7. Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity. His mass-
energy equivalence formula E = mc^2, which has been dubbed "the world's most famous equation". Living in
different countries during his life, Albert Einstein died as a/an __________ citizen on April 18, 1955.
A. American
B. German
C. Swiss
D. Austrian

8. The record of the largest flowers in the world belongs to Rafflesia arnoldii which can grow up to a
diameter of 1.5 meters. It is found in ________.
A. Mindanao, Philippines
B. Papua New Guinea
C. Sumatra and Borneo
D. Malaysia

9. Which of the following involves microeconomics?

A. government’s move to build more roads and bridges
B. increasing taxes
C. consumer’s preference to eat corn instead of rice
D. increasing the interest rate

10. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It was
established in June 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in April 1946. The seat of the
Court is at the Peace Palace in ________.
A. Geneva, Switzerland
B. New York, New York
C. Oslo, Denmark
D. The Hague, Netherlands

11. Why does the Philippines have a claim over Sabah?

A. Sabah was formerly a part of the Philippine archipelago
B. The Sultan of Sulu, who received the territory as a gift, has given the Philippine government power to
reclaim his territory.
C. The Philippines bought it from the Sultan of Brunei.
D. The Malays, the third of migrants to the country, own the territory.

12. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) envisions all Filipinos free from hunger and
poverty, have equal access to opportunities, enabled by a fair, just, and peaceful society. It is currently
(October 2018 - ) headed by Secretary _____
A. Rolando Joselito D. Bautista
B. Emmanuel Leyco
C. Judy M. Taguiwalo
D. Virginia N. Orogo

13. United States Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE) was a military formation of the United States Army
active from 1941 to 1946. The new command's headquarters was created on 26 July 1941, at No. 1, Calle
Victoria, Manila, Luzon, Philippines, with ___________ as commander.
A. Brig. Gen. Richard K. Sutherland
B. Lt. Col. Richard J. Marshall
C. Gen. Douglas MacArthur
D. Gen. Edward P. King

14. Japan is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean with dense cities, imperial palaces, mountainous national
parks and thousands of shrines and temples. Its capital is Tokyo and its form of government is _______.

A. presidential
B. monarchy
C. parliamentary
D. federal

15. Which is the best example of the fact that culture is partially influenced by the geography of an area?

A. Hindus are required to pray five times daily.

B. Buddhists are prohibited from eating pork.
C. Several political parties are found in India today.
D. Agriculture is a common occupation in the Huang He River valley

1. A 2. C 3. D 4. B 5. A

6. B 7. A 8. C 9. C 10. D

11. B 12. A 13. C 14. C 15. D

1. The SAKDALISTA coming from the Tagalog word sakdal, meaning to “accuse” movement was founded in
1930 by a right-wing leader, a writer, and a discontented former government clerk. The name of the movement
was based on Emile Zola’s letter criticizing the French government, J’Accuse... Who is the leader of this
movement?
A. Benigno Aquino Jr.
B. Bienvenido Aquino
C. Benigno Ramos
D. Bienvenido Ramos

2. Tertiary students are required to take up 3 units of the Life, Works, and Writings of Jose Rizal under this Republic Act.

A. RA 1325
B. RA 1424
C. RA 1452
D. RA 1425

3. Rice and corn are ________ goods.

A. exported
B. substitute
C. complementary
D. normal

4. The Philippine National Anthem was written by _______.

A. Julian Felipe
B. Felipe de Leon
C. Jose Corazon de Jesus
D. Jose Palma

5. According to Karl Marx, the collapse of capitalism will give rise to _______.

A. socialism
B. communism
C. neo-capitalism
D. materialism

6. As per Section 6, Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution, the national language of the Philippines is ______.

A. English
B. Filipino
C. Filipino and English
D. Pilipino

7. Mr. Santos was teaching about on mores, folkways, customs, and beliefs in his Social Studies class. What was his
lesson about?

A. material culture
B. tangible culture
C. non-material culture
D. hereditary culture

8. Which of the following does NOT accurately describe the true nature of culture?

A. Culture is learned from interaction with other people.

B. Culture tells us how we ought to act and believe.
C. Culture is transmitted through biological inheritance.
D. Culture helps us solve problems and adapt to our environment.

9. What is the religious divide within Islam that causes a conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

A. Iran against Hamas

B. Hamas against ISIS
C. Saudi Arabia against Al-Qaeda
D. Shiites against Sunnis

10. The satisfaction that individuals get from consuming goods and services is called ____.

A. benefit
B. utility
C. profit
D. value

11. The political party in England which in the early 18th century fought against the ascent into the throne of King
George I in favor of the Roman Catholic James Edward.

A. Whig
B. Tory
C. Labor Party
D. Popular Party

12. Which of the following is a high-level question in a Geography class?

A. Where is the Philippines on the world map?

B. Why is global warming a problem today?
C. Which cities are adjacent to Manila?
D. Which pollutes more, the smoker or factories?

13. Which of the following does NOT affect the climate?

A. The wide range of latitude

B. Cold winds from central Asia
C. The monsoon winds from the south
D. The warm ocean currents along the coast
14. How does a hypothesis support inquiry?

A. They refer to the evidence already proven.

B. They restate the thesis question.
C. They are tentative answers to what is true or false.
D. They provide a body of literature.

15. They rebelled against British control during American Revolution.

A. The Bulldogs
B. The Hawks
C. The Warriors
D. The Patriots

C 2. D 3. B 4. D 5. A

6. B 7. C 8. C 9. D 10. B

11. B 12. B 13. A 14. C 15. D

1. Kung ang pambansang hayop ng Pilipinas ay kalabaw, sino naman ang tinaguriang pambansang kamao?
A. Manny Pacman
B. Nonito G. Donaire Jr.
C. Senator Emmanuel D. Pacquiao
D. Berna Abubog

2. The male Filipinos during the pre-Spanish period wore a lower garment called “bahag” and a collarless short-sleeved
jacket called “_____”.

A. camisa-chino
B. putong
C. kanggan
D. baro

3. Kung ang “Kadayawan Festival” ay ipinagdiriwang sa Lungsod ng Davao, saan naman ipinagririwang ang “Pahiyas
Festival’?

A. Gumaca, Quezon
B. Lucban, Quezon
C. Lucena City
D. Baler, Aurora

4. What is the best precaution in times of natural disasters?

A. military drill
B. emergency preparedness drill
C. information campaign
D. government advisories

5. According to Article XII of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, the very foundation of peace and reconciliation is
________.

A. social justice
B. economic stability
C. harmony
D. equality in diversity
6. For the economists, money is anything that fills the following three essential functions but NOT _____.

A. intrinsic value
B. medium of exchange
C. unit of accounting
D. store of value

7. Alin sa mga sumusunod na katangian ng mga Filipino ang laging nagbibigay ng kabutihan?

A. Pakikisama
B. Hiya
C. Magiliw sa panauhin
D. magalang sa matatanda

8. Which organization has the slogan “One Vision, One Identity, One Community”?

A. SEATO
B. EU
C. ASEAN
D. UN

9. Lolong (died 10 February 2013) was the largest crocodile in captivity. He was a saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus
porosus) measured at 6.17 m (20 ft 3 in), and weighed 1,075 kg (2,370 lb), making him one of the largest crocodiles ever
measured from snout-to-tail. Lolong was caught in a Bunawan creek in the province of _________in the Philippines on 3
September 2011.

A. Davao del Norte

B. Agusan del Sur
C. Misamis Occidental
D. Maguindanao

10. Which situation shows that action is legal but not moral? Public official, entitled to specific privileges from the
government

A. Takes the most economical fare in going about his duties.

B. Does his job without getting favors from the client he serves.
C. Reverts back to the public coffers the 10% commission due him.
D. Buys the latest and the most expensive car model for his department.

11. Intervening the dry and wet seasons in the Philippines are the months from _____ known as the Philippine
springtime, the most delightful season of the year.

A. November to February
C. June to August
B. April to June
d. January to March

12. Among the industrialized countries, which is the biggest emitter of CO2 (carbon dioxide) that causes global warming
in 2016?

A. United States
B. China
C. India
D. Russia

13. The geographic position of Southeast Asia has influenced its development in what way?

A. It is set apart from the rest of the world.

B. It is a natural area for the development of industry.
C. It has forced Southeast Asian countries to conquer neighboring lands.
D. It has made it an important trade center between the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

14. The Second World War was a conflict between the so-called Allies and the –

A. Axis Powers
B. Central Powers
C. Nazi Powers
D. Triple Entente

15. A speech by Lincoln on November 19, 1863, at the dedication of the Soldier's National Cemetery in Pennsylvania
stressing the principles of human equality espoused by the Declaration of Independence and proclaiming the Civil War
as a struggle for the preservation of the Union.

A. State of the Union Address

B. Confederation Address
C. State of the Nation Address
D. Gettysburg Address

1. C 2. C 3. B 4. B 5. A

6. A 7. D 8. C 9. B 10. D

11. A 12. B 13. D 14. A 15. D

1. It best describes Marx's theories about society, economics, and politics.

A. Man is free in the natural state but, within the society s/he is more or less enslaved to that society.
B. The human person is essentially free and selfish but for the sake of attaining greater good for oneself, is willing to
surrender part of one's liberty to the state.
C. The product of your labor carries an importance of your essential person and therefore becomes an extension of your
person, hence, the right to ownership and private property.
D. Human societies progress through class struggle: a conflict between an ownership class that controls production and
a dispossessed laboring class that provides the labor for production.

2. It is the first locally produced silent Filipino film directed by Jose Nepomuceno in 1919 based on a highly acclaimed
musical play by Hermogenes Ilagan and Leon Ignacio.

A. Si Malakas at Maganda
B. Mga Aklat ni Lola Basyang
C. Dalagang Bukid
D. Sa Kuko ng Agila

3. During a period of La Niña, the sea surface temperature across the equatorial Eastern Central Pacific Ocean will be
lower than normal by 3 to 5 °C. It impacts the global climate and disrupts normal weather patterns. Which is NOT true
about La Niña?

A. La Niña event was also a likely cause of a series of tornadoes of above-average severity.
B. La Niña events helped keep the average global temperature above recent trends.
C. It can lead to intense storms in some places and droughts in others.
D. It can cause a series of major storms resulting to extensive flooding.

4. In economics, average fixed cost (AFC) is the fixed costs of production (FC) divided by the quantity (Q) of output
produced. As the total number of units of the good produced increases, the average fixed cost ________.
A. remains the same
B. increases
C. decreases
D. becomes zero

5. Which of the following forms of government was first established by Emilio Aguinaldo?

A. Federal
B. Revolutionary
C. Dictatorial
D. Republican

6. The United States of America declared independence and no longer connected with the British crown on _______.

A. July 4, 1767
B. July 4, 1776
C. July 4, 1781
D. July 3, 1791

7. The Arabs, who were excellent geographers and navigators, perfected the _____ a navigational instrument to
determine the altitude of stars and planets.

A. astrolabe
B. telescope
C. compass
D. sundial

8. Signed by 117 states in 1982, the ____ gave recognition to the Philippines along with the archipelagic principle that its
islands and natural features are a single geographic unit.

A. UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea)

B. UN (United Nations)
C. SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization)
D. ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations

9. What are the forms of government in which political power is exercised by a few privileged classes?

A. Theocracy and Fascism

B. Aristocracy and Monarchy
C. Democracy and Tyranny
D. Oligarchy and Aristocracy

10. In the Philippines, Amihan refers to the season dominated by the trade winds, which are experienced in the
Philippines as a cool ________ wind.

A. southwest
B. northwest
C. northeast
D. southeast

11. The “seafood capital of the Philippines” is _______.

A. Iloilo
B. Aklan
C. Antique
D. Capiz
12. Officially the Philippine Independence Act was enacted on March 24, 1934, the _______ is a United States federal
law that established the process for the Philippines, then an American colony, to become an independent country after a
ten-year transition period.

A. Treaty of Paris
B. Tydings–McDuffie Act
C. Hare-Hawes Cutting Act
D. Treaty of New York

13. Enculturation is the process by which a person learns the requirements of the culture by which he or she is
surrounded, and acquires values and behaviors that are appropriate or necessary in that culture. One example of
enculturation in the context of a Filipino is _____.

A. learning the English language

B. learning and participating in the Angelus
C. learning how to bake croissant
D. eating Korean foods

14. It is the purpose of this Act to protect and promote the welfare of all animals in the Philippines by supervising and
regulating the establishment and operations of all facilities utilized for breeding, maintaining, keeping, treating, or
training of all animals either as an object of trade or as household pets. For purposes of this Act, pet animals shall
include birds.

A. RA 8485
B. RA 7836
C. RA 7277
D. RA 10535

15. Siya ang kaunaunahang pangulo ng Pilipinas na bumisita sa bansang Israel bilang puno ng bansa. Sino siya?

A. Corazon C. Aquino
B. Manuel L. Quezon
C. Gloria M. Arroyo
D. Rodrigo Duterte

1. D 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. C

6. B 7. A 8. A 9. D 10. C

11. D 12. B 13. B 14. A 15. D

1. The Taj Mahal, meaning "Crown of the Palace" is an ivory-white marble ________on the south bank of the
Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan
(reigned from 1628 to 1658), to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
A. mausoleum
B. mosque
C. castle
D. monastery

2. Ano ang higit na bentahe ng pagpalit-palit ng pananim?

A. Napapanatili nito ang pagiging mataba ng lupa.

B. Pinaliliit nito ang gastusin sa bukid.
C. Ito ay mabisang paraan upang maiwasan ang pagguho ng lupa.
D. Nakapagpapahinga ang mga magsasaka.

3. Inflation is defined as a rise in the general price level. In other words, prices of many goods and services must be
increasing in order for inflation to occur in the overall economy. The following are some causes of inflation EXCEPT ____.
A. increase in money supply
B. rising energy prices
C. political instability
D. depreciation of the exchange rate

4. The words “Charter Change” and “Constituent Assembly” are related to _____.

A. Federalism
B. Amendment or revision of the present Constitution
C. Proposed Bill
D. Return to the dictatorial form of government

5. Ano ang unang sanaysay na isinulat ni Gat Jose Rizal?

A. Sa Kababaihan ng Malolos
B. Junto Al Pasig
C. A La Juventud Filipina
D. El Amor Patrio

6. Ang siyudad na ito ang tinuturing na pinakamatandang kapitolyo ng Pilipinas.

A. Baguio
B. Cebu
C. Manila
D. Quezon

7. Which two characteristics of eastern philosophies might have influenced Philippine education?
I. Man’s way of life must be characterized by harmony
II. Focus on the individual
III. The group is above self
IV. Knowledge comes about through meditation

A. I and II
B. II and III
C. III and IV
D. I and IV

8. The winner in the Philippine national presidential election is determined by ___ votes, while that of the U.S. by ____
votes.

A. total; sectoral votes

B. popular; electoral college votes
C. national; local votes
D. multi-party; one-party votes

9. He came from the Manchu Aisin Gioro clan, was the last Emperor of China and the twelfth and final ruler of the Qing
dynasty.

A. Confucius
B. Nurhaci
C. Puyi or Pu Yi
D. Dowager Cixi

10. When government attempts to control inflation, what does it do?

A. It devalues the peso.

B. It decreases its export.
C. It increases its import.
D. It strengthens the purchasing power of the peso.

11. It is the center of the Scientific Enlightenment Movement.

A. France
B. Italy
C. England
D. United States

12. Which peace efforts are most governments engaged in when they have representatives in other countries to
promote international cooperation and harmony?

A. disarmament
B. diplomacy
C. international organization
D. collective security

13. Ang watawat ay sagisag ng ating bansa. Bilang pagpupugay, kapag itinataas ang bandila at inaawit ang Pambansang
Awit, ang mga sumusunod ay maaaring sumaludo sa watawat MALIBAN sa ________.

A. Pangulo
B. mga nakaunipormeng security guards
C. mga nakaunipormeng boy scouts
D. Pangalawang-Pangulo

14. Which of the following statements about India’s geography is NOT true?

A. Southern India is a land of mountains, forests, and jungles.

B. The Deccan was isolated China from most of India by geography.
C. Mountain pass through the Himalayas has helped migrations into India.
D. The rivers of India play only a small role in the lives of the people.

15. What does “presumption of innocence” mean as far as human rights are concerned? A suspect ___.

A. remains innocent until proven guilty

B. is considered guilty unless proven otherwise
C. has the right to a legal counsel
D. has the right to remain silent
1. A 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. D

6. B 7. D 8. B 9. C 10. C

11. A 12. B 13. D 14. D 15. A

1. Itinatag ni Luis Taruc noong ika-29 ng Marso,1942, ang HUKBALAHAP ay kumalaban sa mga Hapon
noong Ika-2 Digmaang Pandaigdig at kalaunan ay kumalaban din sa pamahalaan ng Pilipinas. Ano ang ibig
sabihin ng HUKBALAHAP?
A. Hukbo ng Bayan Laban sa Hapon
B. Hubad ng Bayani Laban sa Hapon
C. Hukbo ng Bansa Laban sa Hapon
D. Hugnayang Bayan Laban sa Hapon

2. The State of the Nation Address or SONA is an annual address by the President of the Philippines to a joint
session of the Congress of the Philippines. Mandated by the 1987 Constitution, the speech is delivered every
________ of July at the Plenary Session Hall of the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Batasan Hills, Quezon
City, Metro Manila.
A. last day
B. fourth Sunday
C. third Saturday
D. fourth Monday

3. It is the host country of the 2018 Asian Games held on August 18 – September 2, 2018.
A. Philippines
B. India
C. Indonesia
D. Thailand

4. Section 5, Article XIII of the 1973 Constitution and Section 4, Article XI of the 1987 Constitution, mandated this special
court to have jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases involving graft and corrupt practices and such other offenses
committed by public officers and employees, including those in government-owned or controlled corporations, in
relation to their office as may be determined by law.

A. Tanggapan ng Ombudsman
B. Tanodbayan
C. Sandiganbayan
D. Kataastaasang Hukuman

5. Pres. Ramon del Fierro Magsaysay as president of the “common tao” promised sweeping economic changes and his
death in an airplane crash on March 17, 1957, was a serious blow to national morale. Where was Pres. Magsaysay born?

A. Mount Manunggal, Cebu

B. Iba, Zambales
C. Talibon, Bohol
D. Paniqui, Tarlac

6. It is the capital and most populous city of Denmark, with a population of 775,033 as of January 2018.

A. Copenhagen
B. Odense
C. Oslo
D. Vienna

7. Marissa, a nurse, who now lives with a married man was disowned by her family and friends. This punishment is a
form of ______.

A. character assassination
B. abandonment
C. ostracism
D. isolation

8. The following are our constitutional rights EXCEPT to ______.

A. Free access to legal assistance which shall not be denied due to poverty
B. Have access to all records of the government
C. Be presumed innocent until proven guilty
D. Form association and labor unions

9. The reform movement that began within the Catholic Church in the 1500s as a reaction to the Reformation.

A. Counter-Reformation
B. The Inquisition
C. Council of Trent
D. Excommunication
10. One way in which the Han and the Gupta cultures were similar is that they____.

A. were destroyed by military forces of European nations

B. developed great civilizations without major influence from Western Europe
C. depended on trade with European nations to remain economically powerful
D. emerged from nationalist movements of the 20th century

11. What triggered the event which leads to World War I?

A. Hitler’s military ambitions

B. The bombing of Pearl Harbor
C. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria
D. Globalization and democratization

12. In reading a map, what is the symbol for a capital city?

A. triangle
B. square
C. dot
D. circled star

13. Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, whatever our nationality, place of residence, sex, national or
ethnic origin, color, religion, language, or any other status. Which of the following is NOT a principle of human rights?

A. Both rights and obligations

B. Universal and inalienable
C. Equal and non-discriminatory
D. Interdependent and divisible

14. ______ was the only Asian and Filipina to receive the Silver Star Medal for his active duty during the Second World
War and Survivor of the Bataan Death March and died of Cancer.

A. Magdalena Leones
B. Teresa Magbanue
C. Felipa de Jesus
D. Josefa Llanes Escoda

15. The ziggurat towers of the Sumerians were believed to be used as a _____.

A. palace
B. place of worship
C. military post
D. watch tower
1. A 2. D 3. C 4. C 5. B

6. A 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. B

11. C 12. D 13. D 14. A 15. B

1. Spanish explorer Ruy López de Villalobos, during his expedition in 1542, named the islands of
Leyte and Samar “Felipinas” in honor of a _______. Eventually, the name Las Islas Filipinas would
be used to cover all the islands of the archipelago.
A. king
B. princE
C. queen
D. viceroy

2. No one is above the law. Ours is a government of laws and not of men. Which principle is referred to?
A. Due process
B. Sovereignty of the people
C. Rule of law
D. Democracy

3. Coca was first served in Jacobs Pharmacy in what year?

A. 1901
B. 1885
C. 1886
D. 1907

4. Where are the great forests of Russia found?

A. Desert
B. Tundra
C. Steppe
D. Taiga

5. These “wedge-shaped” characters were instrumental for recording the achievements of the Sumerians
and later Mesopotamians.

A. cuneiform
B. hieroglyphics
C. hieratic script
D. stylus

6. _______ are rules that apply only in times of armed conflict and seek to protect people who are not or no
longer taking part in hostilities.

A. Treaty of Versailles
B. The Geneva Conventions
C. Treaty of Paris
D. Treaty of New York

7. The suttee was a certain custom frowned upon by the West. What is this about?

A. The strangulation of human victims to appease the goddess Khalil

B. The wearing of veil among women in Islamic countries
C. The burning of a widow on her husband’s funeral pyre in India
D. The slashing of one’s stomach, a Japanese honorable suicide

8. What does the Machiavellian maxim “The end justifies the means” mean?

A. The result of an action is the basis for telling whether the action is acceptable or not.
B. Any manner of doing something is approved whenever the intended outcome is admirable.
C. Both A and B
D. None of the above

9. Because of good behavior, Mang Karding’s sentence is reduced from 15 years to 7 years. This is an
example of ______.

A. reprieve of sentence
B. conditional pardon
C. parole
D. commutation of sentence

10. Which Filipino trait works AGAINST the shift in teacher’s role from a teacher as a fountain of information
to teacher as a facilitator?

A. Authoritativeness
B. Authoritarianism
C. Hiya
D. Pakikisama

11. The Battle of Tirad Pass sometimes referred to as the "Philippine Thermopylae", was a battle in the
Philippine-American War fought on December 2, 1899, in Ilocos Sur, in which a 60-man Filipino rear guard
succumbed to over 500 Americans, mostly of the 33rd Volunteer Infantry Regiment under Major Peyton C.
March, while delaying the American advance to ensure that President Emilio Aguinaldo and his troops
escaped. The Filipino troop was commanded by Brigadier General __________.

A. Simeon Ola
B. Antonio Luna
C. Gregorio del Pilar
D. Gregorio Aglipay

12. As per Section 23 (1) Article VI of the 1987 Constitution, who/which has the sole power to declare the
existence of the state of war?

A. President
B. Senate
C. Congress
D. House of Representative

13. Principal Cardo Dalisay wants to study the effect of the use of tablets on Grade IV Section 1 of Loob
Elementary School for the school year 2022 – 2023? What method of research will he use?

A. Longitudinal
B. Case study
C. Interview
D. Participant observation

14. Switzerland is a mountainous Central European country, home to numerous lakes, villages, and the high
peaks of the Alps. Its cities contain medieval quarters, with landmarks like the Zytglogge clock tower and
Lucerne’s wooden chapel bridge. The country is also known for its ski resorts and hiking trails. Banking and
finance are key industries, and Swiss watches and chocolate are world-renowned. What is the capital of
Switzerland?

A. Geneva
B. Lucerne
C. Zurich
D. Bern

15. Martial Law in the Philippines was declared by Pres. Ferdinand E. Marcos on September 21, 1972 “to
save the Republic and to form a New Society” under Proclamation No. _____.

A. 1081
B. 27
C. 908
D. 1801
1. B 2. C . 3C 4. D 5. A

6. B 7. C 8. A 9. D 10. A

11. C 12. C 13. B 14. D 15. A

1. In which year was Muhammad born?

a. 570 ~ Mecca

b. 631 ~ Arabia
c. 344 ~ Baghdad

d. 467 ~ Arabian Gulf

2. A ____________ is a region that has very little rainfall.

a. drought

b. desert

c. ocean

d. mountain range

3. Which of these happened during the French Revolution?

a. Execution of Louis XIII

b. Founding of Lutheranism

c. Storming of the Bastille

d. Surrender of Napoleon

4. America and Britain met in France to end the American Revolution by signing the

a. Treaty of Ghent

b. Declaration of Independence

c. Treaty of Paris

d. Declaration of The Rights of Man

5. The "elastic clause" gives Congress the power to

a. amend the Constitution.

b. declare actions of the president unconstitutional.

c. pass laws needed to carry out its other powers.

d. veto the supreme court.

6. If the Supreme Court decides that a law or act of the President goes against the Constitution, it can
____the law or act.

a. re-write

b. approve

c. appeal
d. cancel

7. What man is most responsible for sparking the Protestant Reformation?

a. Tetzel

b. Cromwell

c. Augustine

d. Luther

8. Do Islamic people need to make a journey to Mecca or Haji once in their lifetime?

a. Yes

b. No

c. Only if he/she wishes

d. It is not a requirement

9. The Greek alphabet is based on which other alphabet?

a. Egyptian

b. Babylonian

c. Phoenician

d. Hittite

10. Where did the Athenians and Persians fight their first decisive battle?

a. Plataea

b. Marathon

c. Athens

d. Salamis

11. Who said, Give me liberty or give me death!

a. John Adams

b. Patrick Henry

c. Thomas Jefferson

d. George Washington
12. What does the list below reveal about Islam?

-Muslims pray five times a day.

-Muslim women dress modestly

-Muslims don't drink alcohol or eat pork.

-Muslims give money to support charities.

a. Islam is a way of life.

b. Islam was popular in Arabia in the 700s.

c. Islam was the same as other religions

d. Islam is a religion of hardship.

13. Last Queen of France

a. Marie Antoinette

b. Isabella

c. Joan of Arc

d. Cleopatra

14. Emperor Justinian is most famous for

a. creating a systematic body of laws

b. putting down a terrible revolt

c. reclaiming lost territory of the Roman Empire

d. making the city rich and wealthy

15. The Romans were heavily influenced by the Greek's ________.

a. religion

b. architecture

c. alphabet

d. all of the above

16. Who told Martin Luther he could no longer be a member of the Church?

a. Pope Leo X

b. Henry VIII
c. God

d. Ann Boleyn

17. Who wrote the song, "Over There", which became the anthem for soldiers joining WWI?

a. George M. Cohan

b. Irving Berlin

c. Jim Thorpe

d. Edgar Rice Burroughs

18. At the end of the Roman Empire, all of these factors contributed to the fall of Rome except,

a. political instability

b. Christianity

c. economic and social problems

d. weakening frontiers

19. What type of Greek column is the simplest design?

a. Doric

b. Ionic

c. Corinthian

d. Baroque

20. How did industrialization have a NEGATIVE impact on society?

a. Increased labor needs in cities

b. Child labor

c. Safe working conditions

d. Increased pay

21. The Warsaw Pact was the Soviet Union's response to NATO.

a. True

b. False

c. Maybe
d. 50% True

22. The president can veto a bill.

a. True

b. False

c. Not all the times

d. Maybe

23. East Germany and Bulgaria were part of the Warsaw Pact.

a. True

b. False

c. Maybe

d. 50% True

24. In 1787, abolitionists founded the Committee for the Abolition of the Slave Trade in what nation?

a. Britain

b. France

c. Germany

d. Spain

25. Who invented the flying shuttle?

a. John Fowler

b. John Kay

c. Andrew Meikle

d. Jethro Tull

ANSWERS:
1a 2b 3c 4c 5c 6d 7d 8a 9c 10b

11b 12a 13a 14a 15d 16a 17a 18b 19a 20b

21a 22a 23a 24a 25b

1. Which Greek epic depicts the Trojan War?

a. the Iliad
b. the Odyssey
c. the Aeneid
d. Oedipus Tyrannus

2. What required colonists to pay for an official stamp or seal, whenever they bought paper items?
a. Sugar Act
b. Toleration Act
c. Intolerable Act
d. Stamp Act

3. Which two countries had the biggest colonies in South America?

a. Spain and Portugal

b. England and France
c. the United States and Spain
d. Portugal and France

4. Who defended the British soldiers after the Boston Massacre?

a. Samuel Adams
b. John Adams
c. Thomas Preston
d. George Washington

5. If the president and vice president can no longer serve, what position in the U.S. government is next in
line for the presidency?

a. Secretary of Defense
b. First Lady
c. Speaker of the House
d. Senator at large

6. _____wanted to reunite the Roman Empire.

a. Theodora
b. Theoria
c. Tribonian
d. Justinian

7. Which of the following facts supports the claim that the benefits of the Columbian Exchange outweighed
the drawbacks?

a. Farming for Native Americans became easier with the introduction of domesticated animals
b. Europeans introduced deadly diseases to the New World
c. Native Americans were forced into the Encomienda System
d. Columbus took some of the Taino Indians he met "by force"

8. Who was the first Roman emperor?

a. Tarquin the Proud

b. Augustus
c. Marcus Aurelius
d. Tiberius
9. What is the Islamic holy book?

a. Kaaba
b. Hadith
c. Quran
d. Mecca

10. The best description of the theme of interaction is _______.

a. how humans adapt to and modify the environment.

b. the human and physical characteristics of an area.
c. migration across the planet.
d. divides the world into manageable units for geographic study.

11. What is an archipelago?

a. an ocean
b. group of islands
c. part of the tundra
d. part of the mountains

12. Which of these religions is monotheistic?

a. Christianity
b. Judaism
c. Islam
d. All of the above

13. President Duterte approved an executive order that would gather a task force to help improve
Boracay’s current issue on _______.

a. treatment facility in Balabag had exceeded its capacity, emitting a bad foul odor.
b. violating the Philippine Clean Water Act,77
c. overbuilding of commercial establishments, inadequate wastewater treatment facilities, and illegal
logging.
d. water pollution

14. During WWII, what does the term 'ghost division' generally mean?

a. a division that only existed on paper

b. a division that had been destroyed
c. a division that had not deployed yet
d. a division that had been reconstituted

15. The imaginary line which splits the earth into two halves is called the___.

a. Hemisphere
b. Equator
c. Longitude
d. Latitude

16. New system of provincial and town councils created by President Marcos in
1975.
a. Kilusang Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran
b. New Society
c. Sanggunianng Bayan
d. Batasang Pambansa

17. Who was the mythical heroic princess who ruled a kingdom where Pangasinan is now located?

a. Princess Manaoag
b. Princess Imelda
c. Princess Urdaneta
d. Princess Urduja

18. What is the name of the volcano which is located on the small island of Camiguin?

a. Mt. Hibok-Hibok
b. Mt. Halcon
c. Mt. Tibok-Tibok
d. Mt. Kanlaon

19. He was also known as Hermano Pule.

a. Aurelio Tolentino
b. Apolinario de la Cruz
c. Juan Arellano
d. Apolinario Mabini

20. Who was the first Filipino recording artist?

a. Imelda Papin
b. Pilita Corales
c. Atang Dela Rama
d. Maria Carpena

1. Wild Emperor penguins are only found in _______

a. Alaska
b. Antarctica
c. Arctic Region
d. Galapagos Islands

2. What does an absolute monarchy and an autocracy have in common?

a. a single legislative house
b. a written constitution
c. a single ruler
d. a national court system

3. This is the Islamic place of worship (temple).

a. Church
b. Cathedral
c. Mosque
d. Kaaba

4. The best description of the theme of movement is ________.

a. the human and physical characteristics of an area.

b. how humans adapt to and modify the environment.
c. migration across the planet.
d. divides the world into manageable units for geographic study.

5. The US Congress can override a veto with what majority of both houses?

a. 100 percent of Congress

b. Simple majority
c. Three-fourths majority
d. Two-thirds majority

6. A type of economic system where the government establishes planning groups that make the decisions.

a. Command
b. Mixed
c. Market
d. Traditional

7. William Wilberforce was best known for his effort to abolish slavery. His campaign led to the Slavery Abolition Act
1833 in the British Empire.

a. Only the first statement is correct.

b. Only the second statement is correct.
c. Both statements are correct.
d. Both statements are wrong.

8. Which group of people utilizes the U.S. Capitol building for making the laws of the United States?

a. The President's cabinet

b. Congress
c. The Supreme Court
d. The Governor

9. An area of the world that has similar, unifying characteristics is called a ____.

a. region
b. location
c. theme
d. territory

10. What is the capital of Morocco?

a. Tripoli
b. Tunis
c. Algiers
d. Rabat

11. The best description of the theme of location is _______.

a. the human and physical characteristics of an area.

b. how humans adapt to and modify the environment.
c. divides the world into manageable units for geographic study.
d. a definite reference to locate a place.

12. The number of books available to people increased due to the development in the 1400s of ________.

a. the modern novel

b. epic poetry
c. the printing press
d. writing paper

13. The largest rain forest located in Latin America shares its name with the river that runs through it. Which of the
following is the name of the rain forest and river?

a. Nile
b. Volga
c. Amazon
d. Brazil

14. Which Songhai leader built the largest empire in medieval West Africa?

a. Muhammad Ali
b. Askia Muhammad
c. Mansa Musa
d. Sonni Ali

15. The Writs of Assistance _______.

a. allowed tax collectors to search for smuggled goods.

b. allowed colonial women to buy British cloth at reduced prices.
c. helped colonists pay for imported tea.
d. helped students to "study and pay later".

ANSWERS
1b 2c 3c 4c 5d 6a 7c 8b 9a 10d
11d 12c 13c 14b 15a

1. In which year was Muhammad born?

a. 570 ~ Mecca

b. 631 ~ Arabia

c. 344 ~ Baghdad

d. 467 ~ Arabian Gulf

2. A ____________ is a region that has very little rainfall.

a. drought

b. desert

c. ocean

d. mountain range

3. Which of these happened during the French Revolution?

a. Execution of Louis XIII

b. Founding of Lutheranism
c. Storming of the Bastille

d. Surrender of Napoleon

4. America and Britain met in France to end the American Revolution by signing the

a. Treaty of Ghent

b. Declaration of Independence

c. Treaty of Paris

d. Declaration of The Rights of Man

5. The "elastic clause" gives Congress the power to

a. amend the Constitution.

b. declare actions of the president unconstitutional.

c. pass laws needed to carry out its other powers.

d. veto the supreme court.

6. If the Supreme Court decides that a law or act of the President goes against the Constitution, it can
____the law or act.

a. re-write

b. approve

c. appeal

d. cancel

7. What man is most responsible for sparking the Protestant Reformation?

a. Tetzel

b. Cromwell

c. Augustine

d. Luther

8. Do Islamic people need to make a journey to Mecca or Haji once in their lifetime?

a. Yes

b. No

c. Only if he/she wishes

d. It is not a requirement

9. The Greek alphabet is based on which other alphabet?

a. Egyptian

b. Babylonian

c. Phoenician

d. Hittite

10. Where did the Athenians and Persians fight their first decisive battle?

a. Plataea

b. Marathon

c. Athens

d. Salamis

11. Who said, Give me liberty or give me death!

a. John Adams

b. Patrick Henry

c. Thomas Jefferson

d. George Washington

12. What does the list below reveal about Islam?

-Muslims pray five times a day.

-Muslim women dress modestly

-Muslims don't drink alcohol or eat pork.

-Muslims give money to support charities.

a. Islam is a way of life.

b. Islam was popular in Arabia in the 700s.

c. Islam was the same as other religions

d. Islam is a religion of hardship.

13. Last Queen of France

a. Marie Antoinette

b. Isabella

c. Joan of Arc

d. Cleopatra

14. Emperor Justinian is most famous for

a. creating a systematic body of laws

b. putting down a terrible revolt

c. reclaiming lost territory of the Roman Empire

d. making the city rich and wealthy

15. The Romans were heavily influenced by the Greek's ________.

a. religion

b. architecture

c. alphabet

d. all of the above

16. Who told Martin Luther he could no longer be a member of the Church?

a. Pope Leo X

b. Henry VIII

c. God

d. Ann Boleyn

17. Who wrote the song, "Over There", which became the anthem for soldiers joining WWI?

a. George M. Cohan

b. Irving Berlin

c. Jim Thorpe

d. Edgar Rice Burroughs

18. At the end of the Roman Empire, all of these factors contributed to the fall of Rome except,

a. political instability
b. Christianity

c. economic and social problems

d. weakening frontiers

19. What type of Greek column is the simplest design?

a. Doric

b. Ionic

c. Corinthian

d. Baroque

20. How did industrialization have a NEGATIVE impact on society?

a. Increased labor needs in cities

b. Child labor

c. Safe working conditions

d. Increased pay

21. The Warsaw Pact was the Soviet Union's response to NATO.

a. True

b. False

c. Maybe

d. 50% True

22. The president can veto a bill.

a. True

b. False

c. Not all the times

d. Maybe

23. East Germany and Bulgaria were part of the Warsaw Pact.

a. True

b. False
c. Maybe

d. 50% True

24. In 1787, abolitionists founded the Committee for the Abolition of the Slave Trade in what nation?

a. Britain

b. France

c. Germany

d. Spain

25. Who invented the flying shuttle?

a. John Fowler

b. John Kay

c. Andrew Meikle

d. Jethro Tull

ANSWERS:
1a 2b 3c 4c 5c 6d 7d 8a 9c 10b

11b 12a 13a 14a 15d 16a 17a 18b 19a 20b

21a 22a 23a 24a 25b

26 What is the name of the political party most often associated with Nelson Mandela?

a. National Party

b. African National Congress

c. South African Worker's Party

d. Socialist Party of South Africa

27 The Sahara Desert is:

a. in Northern Africa.

b. in Southern Africa.

c. in Eastern Africa

d. in Western Africa
28 Which date is the oldest?

a. 1301 AD

b. 12000 BCE

c. 1044 CE

d. 120 BC

29 An important challenge facing the US Constitutional Convention was how to balance the

a. needs of eastern and western states

b. interests of large and small states

c. demands of farmers

d. rights of women

30 What Chaldean king formed an alliance with the Scythians and Medes to form the Second Babylonian
Empire?

a. Nabopolassar

b. Ashurbanipal

c. Shalmaneser

d. Nebuchadnezzar

31 A _________ is an area that has at least one characteristic in common.

a. lake

b. dessert

c. a friend

d. region

32 Which of the following is NOT one of the requirements for immigrants who want to become a US citizen?

a. You must be 18 years or older

b. You must be a resident of the US for at least 10 years

c. You must be able to read, write and speak English

d. You must be a lawful person

33Which of the following, is an example of Absolute Location?

a. 40*N, 90* E

b. 167 Fairway Drive, Helena, MT 59601

c. The distance from The Denver Center for the Performing Arts, to the Pepsi Center

d. The Statue of Liberty is in New York Harbor across from the Island of Manhattan.

34 Robert E Lee surrenders his Confederate Army to General Grant on

a. April 9, 1865

b. April 19, 1861

c. April 28, 1965

d. April 5, 2010

35 Which is NOT a form of democracy?

a. Direct Democracy

b. Republic

c. Constitutional Monarchy

d. Autocracy

36 In the humid continental and humid subtropical zones, precipitation is...

a. heaviest in summer

b. heaviest in winter

c. even throughout the year

d. almost non-existent

37 How did reading the pamphlet Common Sense affect many colonists?

a. It persuaded them to declare independence.

b. It reminded them they should be loyal to King George.

c. It encouraged the colonists to seek peace.

d. It convinced many colonists that could not win the war.

38 The Sumerians built temples to their gods called

a. pyramids
b. churches

c. ziggurats

d. tombs

39 A citadel is a __ found in a city.

a. mansion

b. fort

c. tent

d. fortress

40 Who believed that reason should guide the pursuit of knowledge?

a. Socrates

b. Plato

c. Aristotle

d. King Phillip

41 Who thought everything was made up of atoms?

a. Socrates

b. Thales

c. Plato

d. Democritus

42 Which of the following did NOT contribute to the high death tolls in the Civil War?

a. ancient battle tactics/ new technology

b. tight quarters, low quality supplies

c. new medicine practices

d. casualties on both sides were from the same country

43 The branch of government that interprets laws is the

a. legislative

b. judicial
c. executive

d. constitutional convention

44 Why has Egypt been called the "gift of the Nile"?

a. The Nile gave them gold and silver

b. The Nile River gave them everything they needed to survive.

c. the Egyptians took gifts to the Nile

d. because the Nile is located in the middle of Egypt

45 This source is information gathered by someone who did not take part in or witness an event.

a. Primary Source

b. Secondary Source

c. Both

d. Neither

46 Which city was the capital of the Assyrian Empire?

a. Ur

b. Agad

c. Babylon

d. Nineveh

47 Today Egypt, Tunisia,and Algeria are

a. governed by dictators

b. constitutional monarchies

c. oligarchies

d. democratic republics

48 What is a group of people called when they believe in one God?

a. Monothesim

b. Theocracy

c. Polythesim
d. Muslium

49 The US Constitutional Convention took place in _______.

a. Philadelphia

b. Washington, DC

c. New York

d. San Francisco

50 The Taklamakan Desert and the_____Desert are the two main deserts in China

a. Gobi

b. Huang He

c. Sahara

d. Nile

ANSWERS:

26. b

27. a

28. b

29. b

30. a

31. d

32. b

33. a

34. a

35. d

36. c

37. a

38. c

39. d

40. c

41. d

42. c
43. b

44. b

45. b

46. d

47. d

48. a

49. a

50. a

1. What is the nationality of the first human who journey into outer space in 1961?

A. Russian

B. American

C. Polish

D. German

2. India got its name from this river.

A. Kaveri

B. Sindhu

C. Krishna

D. Ganga

3. This is considered as the first man-made port or dock in the world.

A. Jebel Ali

B. Miami

C. Lothal

D. Shanghai

4. Which of the following is the modern form of currency?

A. Gold

B. Silver

C. Bitcoin
D. Paper notes

5. This rock is harder than its original constituent.

A. Sedimentary

B. Metamorphic

C. Igneous

D. Coal

6. Water vapor is released into the air through this process.

A. Photosynthesis

B. Osmosis

C. Respiration

D. Transpiration

7. Brunei regained its independence from this country in 1984.

A. Malaysia

B. Netherlands

C. United Kingdom

D. Indonesia

8. He was the last emperor of China.

A. Mao Zedong

B. Qin Shi Huangdi

C. Yuan Shikai

D. Puyi

9. Metro Manila (MM) or the National Capital Region (NCR) is composed of ____ city/cities
and ____ municipality/municpalities.

A. 15 and 2

B. 14 and 3

C. 16 and 1
D. 16 and 2

10. The Philippines' summer capital is _______.

A. Tagaytay City

B. Baguio City

C. Cebu City

D. Quezon City

11. The highest temperature recorded by PAGASA is in this place in 1912.

A. Tuguegarao City

B. Santiago City

C. Vigan

D. Basco

12. The first ever elected woman head of state in the world.

A. Vigdís Finnbogadóttir

B. Khertek Anchimaa-Toka

C. Indira Gandhi

D. Isabel Peron

13. Which country is not part of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republic of Russia (USSR)?

A. Georgia

B. Russia

C. Mongolia

D. Moldova

14. As of June 30, 2019, the Philippines is divided into ____ regions.

A. 15

B. 16

C. 17

D. 18
15. Which of the following is a manifestation of enculturation.

A. A Cebuano learns and speaks Kapampangan while in Pampanga.

B. An American mother teaching his child to use spoon and fork in eating.

C. A Filipino who thinks that all American goods are superior.

D. An Australian who finds Chinese eating crickets as primitive.

16. It is referred to as the "Science of Humanity"?

A. Anthropology

B. Philosophy

C. Biology

D. Sociology

17. Why is the Dead Sea called the Dead Sea?

A. It is where many Egyptians died when they pursued Moses and his people.

B. It is so saline that no microorganism can live in it.

C. Its salts are dangerous to human consumption.

D. It is the burial place of the Palestinians.

18. Which of the following countries is not a permanent member of the United Nations Security
Council?

A. Russia

B. France

C. Germany

D. China

19. It was the first worldwide intergovernmental organisation whose principal mission was to
maintain world peace.

A. League of Nations

B. Treaty of Paris

C. United Nations

D. ASEAN
20. Which organization has the motto "One Vision, One Identity, One Community"?

A. European Union

B. United Nations

C. USSR

D. ASEAN

ANSWERS:
1. A

2. B

3. C

4. D

5. B

6. D

7. C

8. D

9. C

10. B

11. A

12. B

13. C

14. C

15. B

16. A

17. B

18. C

19. A

20. D

1. Which citizenship Albert Einstein does not obtain?

A) Jewish
B) German

C) Swiss

D) American

2. In which continent did SARS-CoV-2 originate?

A) Africa

B) Asia

C) Europe

D) North America

3. The Headquarter of the United Nations is located in this country.

A) Switzerland

B) Denmark

C) USA

D) United Kingdom

4. Which of the following is a member of the United Nations?

A) North Korea

B) Taiwan

C) Vatican City

D) Palestine

5. The Kyoto Protocol focuses on _______.

A) human trafficking

B) slavery

C) climate change

D) refugees

6. Where is Angel Falls located?

A) Bolivia

B) Venezuela
C) Brazil

D) South Africa

7. The Aztecs civilization started in this continent.

A) North America

B) South America

C) Africa

D) Australia & Oceania

8. From highest to lowest, which is the correct sequence of social class during the Pre-Spanish
Philippines?

1. Timawa 2. Maharlika 3. Alipin 4. Maginoo

A) 2 4 1 3

B) 3 1 2 4

C) 4 2 1 3

D) 4 1 2 3

9. The United States of America has been recognized by Great Britain through this treaty.

A) Treaty of Berlin

B) Treaty of London

C) Treaty of Versailles

D) Treaty of Paris

10) On April 22, 2021, the United States House of Representatives voted 216–208 in favor of
statehood for ___________.

A) Guam

B) Puerto Rico

C) Washington, D.C.

D) Virgin Islands

11. The Scarborough Shoal is located near to this province.

A) Bataan
B) Zambales

C) Palawan

D) Taiwan

12. The National Leaf of the Philippines.

A) Anahaw

B) Nipa

C) Banana

D) Taro

13. Who was not killed by a fellow Filipino?

A) Juan Luna

B) Jose Rizal

C) Andres Bonifacio

D) Emilio Aguinaldo

14. Which country has not been under British rule?

A) India

B) Saudi Arabia

C) America

D) Australia

15. Which of the following personalities did not win Time's Person of the Year two times or more?

A) Franklin D. Roosevelt

B) Joseph Stalin

C) Elizabeth II

D) Barack Obama

16. Which of the following structures was not built during the Marcos regime?

A) Manila Metropolitan Theater

B) Cultural Center of the Philippines

C) Folk Arts Center

D) Heart Center for Asia

17. Which of the following commissions is not a Constitutional Commission?

A) Commission on Human Rights

B) Commission on Appointments

C) Commission on Audit

D) Commission on Filipinos Overseas

18. What was political party of Ferdinand Marcos when he first won the presidency in 1965?

A) NP

B) LP

C) KBL

D) Independent

19. The Berlin Wall which was built by the German Democratic Republic was torn down in this
year.

A) 1961

B) 1971

C) 1979

D) 1989

20. The 2021 Summer Olympics will be held in this Asian city.

A) Doha

B) Beijing

C) Tokyo

D) Dubai

ANSWERS:
1, A

2. B

3. C
4. A

5. C

6. B

7. A

8. C

9. D

10. C

11. B

12. A

13. D

14. B

15. C

16. A

17. D

18. A

19. D

20. C

1) The Republic Act that requires the compulsory teaching of Rizal Course and the lives of other
Filipino patriots is ______.

A. R.A. 7796

B. R.A. 7784

C. R.A. 1425

D. R.A. 8049

2) An Act Strengthening Teacher Education in the Philippines by establishing Centers of Excellence

and creating a Teacher Education Council.

A. R.A. 7796

B. R.A. 7784

C. R.A. 1425

D. R.A. 8049
3) Rizal was eight years old when he wrote this poem. He realized the ultimate importance of
having a native tongue.

A. Remembrance to my Hometown

B. Our Mother Tongue

C. To Education

D. Intimate Alliance between Religion and Education

4) The highest mountain range in the continent of Africa is ______.

A. Mount Everest

B. Mount Kilimanjaro

C. Mount Kenya

D. Mount Rwenzori

5) ______ was named "Distinguished and Ever Loyal City" by Legazpi.

A. Manila

B. Cebu

C. Bohol

D. Samar and Leyte

6) Which is a visible Hispanic legacy?

A. Love for spicy food

B. Love for basketball

C. Prevalence of noodles

D. Prevalence of Spanish surnames among Filipinos

7) The first woman in Panay to fight in the Philippine revolution, also known as the Visayan Joan of Arc.

A. Agueda Esteban

B. Trinidad Tecson

C. Teresa Magbanua

D. Gregoria de Jesus

8) What is GNP in economics?

A. General National Product, a way to detect a country's economic growth.

B. Gross National Product, a way to determine a country's productivity.

C. General National Product, a way to detect a country's productivity.

D. Gross National Product, a way to determine a country's economic growth rate

9) The greatest contribution of Spain to Filipino culture was?

A. Education

B. Development of trade

C. Construction of roads and other infrastructures

D. Christianization of the Filipinos

10) In which country did the Philippines participate in the world’s peacekeeping

operations by sending doctors, nurses, soldiers, and police?

A. Israel

B. East Timor

C. Iraq

D. Iran

11) The term that refers to the class of Filipinos who were free and independent

A. Timawa

B. Maharlika

C. Aliping namamahay

D. Aliping saguiguilid

12) Which part of Asia does the Arabian Peninsula occupy?

A. Northwest

B. Southeast

C. Southwest

D. Northeast

13) With the opposition of the parity rights in mind, who does NOT belong to the group?
A. Claro M. Recto

B. Jose Laurel

C. Manuel Roxas

D. Pedro Taruc

14) The adoption of scientific techniques to control and manipulate environments such as modern methods
for farming and fishing is called _________.

A. social change

B. technological change

C. cultural change

D. discovery change

15) Aling Maria has taught her daughter how to prepare good and delicious desserts from local fruits and
vegetables. What cultural transmission process is this?

A. observation

B. acculturation

C. enculturation

D. indoctrination

16) Most scientists believe that the El Niño phenomenon which was greatly experienced in 1982 - 1983
occurred when trade winds that normally blow from east to west slow down and actually change direction.
The winds blow warm water toward South America where the normal weather patterns are changed for a
time. Given this global change, which among the following conditions is NOT considered as a direct effect of
the El Niño phenomenon?

A. Occurrences of hurricanes and heavy rainfall in the mid-Pacific region in a normal condition.

B. Some species of fish like cold-water-loving salmon disappeared along the west coast of the United States
but tuna and shrimp were attracted to the warm waters.

C. The gradual warming of the earth which is known as the Greenhouse effect could dramatically change
climates worldwide.

D. Water temperature in some parts of the Pacific Ocean rose to as much as 14 degrees higher than to
normal condition

17) The name “Oceania” is widely used to refer to the scattered group of islands in ______.

A. Central and Southern Pacific Ocean

B. Central and Western Pacific Ocean

C. Melanesia (Black Islands)

D. Micronesia (Little islands)

18) In what part of the world can you find the longest and largest coral reef which is also known as the
“Great Barrier Reef”?

A. Africa

B. Australia

C. Europe

D. North America

19) Earthquakes and volcanic activities were frequently experienced by the Philippines due to:

A. Climatic change in Asia for a long period of time

B. Erosion caused by heavy winds and typhoons all year round

C. High and low humidity brought by Northeasterly and Southeasterly wind

D. The unstable Pacific floor under the Philippine territory

20) Which of the following reasons why people cannot establish a permanent settlement in Antarctica?

A. The danger of nuclear weapons testing over the territory

B. Environmental problems like oil spills

C. It is the coldest place on earth and experiencing the strongest wind

D. Ozone concentration in the area above the continent

ANSWERS:
1C 2B 3B 4B 5A 6D 7C 8B 9D 10C
11A 12C 13C 14B 15C 16C 17A 18B 19D 20C

1. What is the name of the political party most often associated with Nelson Mandela?

a. National Party

b. African National Congress

c. South African Worker's Party

d. Socialist Party of South Africa

2. The Sahara Desert is _________.

a. in Northern Africa.

b. in Southern Africa.
c. in Eastern Africa

d. in Western Africa

3. Which date is the oldest?

a. 1301 AD

b. 12000 BCE

c. 1044 CE

d. 120 BC

4. An important challenge facing the US Constitutional Convention was how to balance the _________.

a. needs of eastern and western states

b. interests of large and small states

c. demands of farmers

d. rights of women

5. What Chaldean king formed an alliance with the Scythians and Medes to form the Second Babylonian
Empire?

a. Nabopolassar

b. Ashurbanipal

c. Shalmaneser

d. Nebuchadnezzar

6. A _________ is an area that has at least one characteristic in common.

a. lake

b. dessert

c. a friend

d. region

7. Which of the following is NOT one of the requirements for immigrants, who want to become US citizens?

a. You must be 18 years or older

b. You must be a resident of the US for at least 10 years

c. You must be able to read, write and speak English

d. You must be a lawful person

8. Which of the following, is an example of Absolute Location?

a. 40*N, 90* E

b. 167 Fairway Drive, Helena, MT 59601

c. The distance from The Denver Center for the Performing Arts, to the Pepsi Center

d. The Statue of Liberty is in New York Harbor, across from the Island of Manhattan.

9. Robert E. Lee surrenders his Confederate Army to General Grant on _______.

a. April 9, 1865

b. April 19, 1861

c. April 28, 1965

d. April 5, 2010

10. Which is NOT a form of democracy?

a. Direct Democracy

b. Republic

c. Constitutional Monarchy

d. Autocracy

11. In the humid continental and humid subtropical zones, precipitation is_____.

a. heaviest in summer

b. heaviest in winter

c. even throughout the year

d. almost nonexistent

12. How did reading the pamphlet Common Sense affect many colonists?

a. It persuaded them to declare independence.

b. It reminded them they should be loyal to King George.

c. It encouraged the colonists to seek peace.

d. It convinced many colonists that could not win the war.

13. The Sumerians built temples to their gods called ________.

a. pyramids

b. churches

c. ziggurats

d. tombs

14. A citadel is a ________ found in a city.

a. mansion

b. fort

c. tent

d. fortress

15. Who believed that reason should guide the pursuit of knowledge?

a. Socrates

b. Plato

c. Aristotle

d. King Phillip

16. Who thought everything was made up of atoms?

a. Socrates

b. Thales

c. Plato

d. Democritus

17. Which of the following did NOT contribute to the high death tolls in the Civil War?

a. ancient battle tactics/ new technology

b. tight quarters, low-quality supplies

c. new medicine practices

d. casualties on both sides were from the same country

18. The branch of government that interprets laws is the

a. legislative

b. judicial

c. executive

d. constitutional convention

19. Why has Egypt been called the "Gift of the Nile"?

a. The Nile gave them gold and silver

b. The Nile River gave them everything they needed to survive.

c. The Egyptians took gifts to the Nile

d. The Nile is one of their gods and goddesses.

20. This source is information gathered by someone who did not take part in or witness an event.

a. Primary Source

b. Secondary Source

c. Both

d. Neither

21. Which city was the capital of the Assyrian Empire?

a. Ur

b. Agad

c. Babylon

d. Nineveh

22. Today Egypt, Tunisia, and Algeria are ________.

a. governed by dictators

b. constitutional monarchies

c. oligarchies

d. democratic republics

23. What is a group of people called when they believe in one God?

a. Monotheism
b. Theocracy

c. Polytheism

d. Muslim

24. The US Constitutional Convention took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from May 14 to September 17,
1787. The point of the event was to decide how America was going to be governed.

a. Only the first statement is true.

b. Only the second statement is true.

c. Both statements are true.

d. Either statements are false.

25. The Taklamakan Desert and the_____Desert are the two main deserts in China

a. Gobi

b. Huang He

c. Sahara

d. Nile

ANSWERS:

1. b

2. a

3. b

4. b

5. a

7. b

8. a

9. a

10. d

11. c

12. a

13. c

14. d

15. c
16. d

17. c

18. b

19. b

20. b

21. d

22. d

23. a

24. c

50. a

1. Areas in both the tundra and subarctic zones have frozen layers of soil called...

a. steppes

b. permafrost

c. ice caps

d. grasslands

2. Which Gladiator carries a dagger and shield and also wears a leather belt and leg band?

a. Andabatus

b. Thracian

c. Myrmillo

d. Secutor

3. The world's first nation-state was created in _________.

a. Egypt

b. India

c. England

d. New York

4. The framers designed a system of checks and balances to _________.

a. share power between the states

b. make it difficult to amend the Constitution

c. make the Constitution the supreme law of the land

d. keep any one branch of government from becoming too powerful

5. What is the longest river in the United States?

a. Missouri River

b. Nile Rile

c. Mississippi River

d. Colorado River

6. The duties of American citizens include obeying laws, paying taxes, defending the nation,
serving in court, and ___________.

a. attending church

b. attending school

c. volunteering

d. voting

7. In the Preamble, what phrase means "maintaining peace and order" in our country?

a. Establish Justice

b. Secure the Blessings

c. Insure domestic tranquility

d. We the people

8 What is the largest desert in the world?

a. Sahara

b. Arabian

c. Kalahari

d. Gobi

9. In what year did America officially declare war against Spain?

a. 1893
b. 1895

c. 1898

d. 1901

10. Which of the following supports the claim that the benefits of the Columbian Exchange did not
outweigh the drawbacks?

a. Without Columbus's discovery there'd be no United States

b. Native Americans were introduced to horses

c. Native Americans were exposed to many European diseases like smallpox

d. Food became cheaper for many Europeans

11. The French term for middle class is _________.

a. politique

b. bourgeoisie

c. estate

d. bureaucracy

12. Why was James Madison known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

a. He took so many notes

b. His influence was so great during the convention

c. He was the smartest delegate

d. He did so much research

13. The heart of the Persian Empire under Cyrus the Great was located in the present-day country
of ____________ .

a. Saudi Arabia

b. Turkey

c. Greece

d. Iran

14. Which religion believes that through meditation humans can develop peace and solve their
problems?
a. Christianity

b. Islam

c. Buddhism

d. Judaism

15. Which battle/attack signified the beginning of the American Civil War?

a. Battle of Lexington and Concord

b. Attack on Fort Henry

c. Attack at Fort Sumter

d. Attack at Fort Summer

16. Which religion has the 4 Noble Truths?

a. Hinduism

b. Islam

c. Christianity

d. Buddhism

17. The Native Americans called these crops the 'Three Sisters'

a. Watermelons, strawberries, and peanuts

b. Tomatoes, avocados, and potatoes

c. Peas, collards, and pumpkins

d. Corn, squash, and beans

18 Who was the leader of the Nazis during World War II?

a. Tony Blair

b. Stalin

c. Adolf Hitler

d. King George

19. _______ is directing water from the source to an area where there is

no water.
a. Flooding

b. Trapping

c. Irrigating

d. Draining

20. Supporters of the new Constitution were known as ________.

a. Republicans

b. Patriots

c. Anti-federalists

d. Federalists

21. How was Harold Godwinson rumored to have been killed at the Battle of Hastings?

a. Head chopped off

b. Arrow in the eye

c. Sword in the heart

d. Fell off his horse

22 What River did Mexico say was the southern boundary of Texas?

a. Rio Grande River

b. Brazos River

c. Red River

d. Nueces River

23. Volunteerism involves giving ____to others without receiving payment.

a. money

b. orders

c. responsibilities

d. time and services

24. The branch of government that carries out laws is

a. Executive
b. Electoral College

c. Judicial

d. Legislative

25. What is the term for the dominance and power asserted by one nation over less powerful
nations?

a. Socialism

b. Imperialism

c. Domesticism

d. Racism

ANSWERS:

1. b

2. c

3. a

4. d

5. a

6. b

7. c

8. a

9. c

10. c

11. b

12. b

13. d

14. c

15. c

16. d

17. d

18. c

19. c

20. d
21. b

22. d

23. d

24. a

25. b

1. This continent is the largest and it covers almost 33% of the earth’s surface. It is considered the
most diverse continent and home for the earliest civilization and major religions of the world.

a. Africa

b. Asia

c. North America

d. Europe

2. What country is considered the largest producer of diamonds, although few of its diamonds are of gem
quality?

a. Botswana

b. Canada

c. Russia

d. Australia

3. Most of the people in Latin America during the colonial period came from what known place in the world?

a. Amazon Rainforest

b. Andes Mountain

c. Iberian Peninsula

d. Scandinavian

4. It is common knowledge that all bodies of water are interconnected with one another but this ocean
covers 1/3 of the world from the Arctic to Antarctica

a. the Arctic Ocean

b. Indian Ocean

c. North Atlantic Ocean

d. Pacific Ocean
5. The opening of the Suez Canal connects the trading route between these two bodies of water.

a. the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean

b. the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea

c. Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico

d. Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal

6. Manila has good medical facilities, but there is a great need for medical people especially in the rural
areas. The main factor for this situation is:

a. Great exodus of medical practitioners like Nurses, Medical Technician and Medical Doctors going abroad

b. Low quality of graduates that cannot pass both local and international standards for medical practices

c. Political unrest and security of rural hospital across the nation due to terrorism and local conflicts

d. Small number of medical graduates like medical doctors and nurses to support the needs of the country

7. One of the major issues between the US and Mexico which led the US government to take action against
the growing population of Mexico.

a. Assist rapid economic growth of Mexico to eliminate poverty

b. Control the great demand of farmers for the south flowing Colorado River for the dry region

c. Control the increase of illegal crossing of Mexicans to the US border in search of employment

d. Manifest a virtual veto power of the US towards Mexico’s economic policy

8. The three leading financial centers of the world included the following key cities of:

a. Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Seoul

b. London, New York, Tokyo

c. Beijing, Sydney, Washington DC

d. Berlin, Mexico City, Singapore

9. Based on the early historical accounts of Europe, these two nations had strong ties with the European
culture and the Asian nations.

a. Australia and New Zealand

b. India and Sri Lanka

c. Turkey and Russia

d. Iran and Iraq

10. This is a known supercontinent that broke up million and million of years ago.

a. Atlantis

b. Gondwanaland

c. Laurasia

d. Pangaea

11. It refers to the community of persons more or less numerous, permanently occupying a definite portion
of territory, having a government of their own to which the great body of inhabitants render obedience, and
enjoying freedom from external control.

a. Sovereignty

b. State

c. Nation

d. Territory

12. What are the forms of government in which political power is exercised by a few privileged class.

a. Oligarchy and Aristocracy

b. Theocracy and Fascismarchy

c. Theocracy and Fascism

d. Democracy and Tyranny

13. What is the first city to be established in 1565 in the Philippines?

a. Manila

b. Davao

c. Cebu

d. Iloilo

14. What was the interim civil government established during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines?

a. The Japanese Imperial Government

b. The Philippine Second Republic

c. The Puppet Government of Japan

d. The Philippine Executive Commission

15. There is no Constitution that is entirely written or unwritten.

a. The statement is true and correct.

b. The statement is partially correct.

c. The statement is partially incorrect.

d. There is no basis to conclude.

16. This Republic Act created the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority

(TESDA):

a. R.A. 7784

b. R.A. 7796

c. R.A. 7784

d. R.A. 1425

d. R.A. 8049

17. The poem is one of the two only poems that Rizal wrote in his vernacular. He, however, denied
authorship of such.

a. Remembrance to my Hometown

b. Our Mother Tongue

c. To Education

d. Intimate Alliance between Religion and Education

18. The principle of checks and balances is intended to maintain balance among executive, legislative, and
judicial departments of the government. Which one is a check on the executive department by the
judiciary?

a. Determining the salaries of the President and the Vice President.

b. Declaring a legislative measure unconstitutional.

c. Declaring an act of the President unconstitutional.

d. Impeaching the President

19. In which order did the following occupy the Philippines?

a. Spaniards, Americans, Japanese, British

b. Spaniards, Americans, British, Japanese

c. British, Spaniards. Americans, Japanese

d. Spaniards, British, Americans, Japanese

20. Which economic system is based on free enterprise?

a. Mixed economies

b. Capitalism

c. Communism

d. Globalism

21. Who led the first Europeans who arrived in the Philippine history?

a. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi

b. Makhdum Karim

c. Ruy Lopez de Villabos

d. Ferdinand Magellan

22. The government under President Corazon C. Aquino was initially

A. De facto

B. De jure

C. Both A & B

D. Revolutionary

23. As an insular country, to which principle does the Philippines adhere when it comes to the territorial
boundary?

a. Two hundred nautical miles of the country’s coast

b. Archipelagic doctrine

c. Three hundred fifty nautical miles from shore

d. Three-mile territorial limit

24. In what instance is the Filipino double-standard morality shown?

a. A couple brings their sick child to the doctor then later to the espiritista

b. Young parents bring up their children in a manner different from how they were brought up.

c. A married man who flirts with someone else other than his wife seems acceptable but a married woman
who flirts with another man is condemned.
d. Illiterate parents are eager to send their children to school even if they themselves did not go to school.

25. If the seven continents were arranged from largest to smallest, in which order does Australia fall?

a. 4th

b. 5th

c. 6th

d. 7th
ANSWERS

1a 2d 3c 4d 5d 6a 7c 8b 9c 10d 11b 12a 13c 14d 15a 16b 17d 18c 19d 20b 21d 22a 23b 24c 25
d

1. Which region in the Philippines is the most populous?

A. NCR

B. Ilocos Region

C. Central Luzon

D. Southern Tagalog

2. The Philippines declared its independence from Spain on _______.

A. June 12, 1895

B. June 12, 1896

C. June 12, 1897

D. June 12, 1898

3. This province is called the "Seafood Capital of the Philippines".

A. Iloilo

B. Roxas City

C. Cavite

D. Capiz

4. He established the tobacco monopoly in the Philippines.

A. Jose Rizal

B. Jose Burgos
C. Jose Corazon de Jesus

D. Jose Basco

5. The band that played the Philippine National Anthem during the declaration of Philippine Independence in
Kawit, Cavite is Banda San Francisco de Malabon. It is now called _______.

A. Banda Heneral Trias

B. Banda La Independencia

C. Banda Malabon

D. Banda Matanda

6. Established as the National Language of the Philippines on September 15, 1804.

A. Spanish

B. English

C. Filipino

D. Tagalog

7. The first form of government established under Emilio Aguinaldo.

A. Republic

B. Parliamentary

C. Revolutionary

D. Dictatorial

8. He introduced Islam in the Philippines in 1380.

A. Ali Mumtiaz

B. Abu Bakr

C. Sultan Sharif ul-Hashim

D. Karim Al Makhdum

9. Because of the Manila - Acapulco Galleon Trade, the Philippines had traded with __________.

A. Spain

B. Cuba

C. China
D. Mexico

10. The first religious order who arrived in the Philippines during the Spanish period.

A. Franciscans

B. Jesuits

C. Dominicans

D. Augustinians

11. During the Seven Years' War after they captured Manila, the British temporarily transferred the capital of
the Philippines to ___________.

A. Baguio City

B. Malolos, Bulacan

C. Quezon City

D. Bacolor, Pampanga

12. They refer to the town criers of ancient barangays in the Philippines.

A. Timawas

B. Maharlikans

C. Chismosas

D. Umalohokans

13. It is known as the "Heart of the Philippine Islands".

A. Mindoro

B. Masbate

C. Catanduanes

D. Marinduque

14. The Japanese emperor during the Japanese occupation in the Philippines.

A. Akihito

B. Naruhito

C. Meiji

D. Hirohito
15. It is an annual festival held every fourth Sunday of October in Bacolod, City, Philippines.

A. Ati-Atihan

B. Karakol

C. Dinangyan

D. MassKara

16. Who killed General Antonio Luna?

A. an American spy

B. a Spanish mestizo

C. s Spanish friar

D. a fellow Filipino

17. Maynila or Manila is named after a _________.

A. queen

B. saint

C. bird

D. plant

18. She was Jose Rizal's first love?

A. Maria Clara

B. Leonor Valenzuela

C. Leonor Rivera

D. Segunda Katigbak

19. He is referred to as "The Brain of the Katipunan".

A. Apolinario Mabini

B. Emilio Aguinaldo

C. Andres Bonifacio

D. Emilio Jacinto
20. It is considered the earliest form of writing in the Philippines.

A. Alibata

B. Abakada

C. Sanskrit

D. Baybayin

ANSWERS

All D

1. The study of how households and firms make decisions and how they interact in markets.

A. Economics

B. Microeconomics

C. Macroeconomics

D. Market economy

2. In the classical model, it is thought that the long-run and short-run aggregate supply curves are both
_______.

A. vertical

B. horizontal

C. positively sloped

D. negatively sloped

3. It measures the monetary value of the flow of output of goods and services produced in an economy over
a period of time.

A. Gross Domestic Product

B. Gross National Product

C. Cost of Production

D. National Income

4. The table that shows the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity demanded.

A. Demand schedule

B. Law of Demand
C. Quantity Demanded

D. Demand Curve

5. A good for which, other things equal, an increase in income leads to a decrease in demand.

A. Substitute good

B. Normal good

C. Inferior good

D. Complement good

6. A situation in which the market price has reached the level at which quantity supplied equals quantity
demanded.

A. Inflation

B. Deflation

C. Equilibrium

D. Surplus

7. It is the period of falling real GDP, i.e. negative economic growth, for a period of 6 months or more.

A. Inflation

B. Deflation

C. Depression

D. Recession

8. It is the total income that is earned by a country's factors of production regardless of where the assets are
located.

A. Gross Domestic Product

B. Gross National Product

C. Cost of Production

D. National Income

9. The short-run Phillips curve represents the relationship between the unemployment rate and the rate of
change in aggregate ________ level.

A. demand

B. supply
C. price

D. tax

10. The Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) implemented by the DSWD is what form of government
expenditure?

A. Transfer Payment

B. Capital

C. Current

D. Incidental

11. There are two main instruments of fiscal policy. They are government spending and taxation.

A. Only the first statement is correct.

B. Only the second statement is correct.

C. Both statements are correct.

D. None of the statements is correct

12. It is the difference between government spending & taxation.

A. National Deficit

B. National Surplus

C. A & B

D. None of the above

13. A contractionary fiscal policy is a policy that _________.

A. reduces aggregate demand by increasing taxes

B. increases aggregate demand by dcreasing taxes

C. increases aggregate demand by increasing government purchases

D. reduces aggregate demand by decreasing government purchases

14. An increase in the supply of money will lead to ___ in equilibrium real GDP and ___ in equilibrium
interest rate.

A. an increase; a decrease

B. a decrease; an increase
C. an increase; an increase

D. a decrease; a decrease

15. Which of the following is NOT a contractionary monetary policy?

A. decreasing the money supply

B. decreasing government taxes

C. increasing interest rates

D. decreasing aggregate demand

ANSWERS:
1B 2A 3D 4A 5C 6C 7D 8B 9C 10A 11C 12C 13D 14A 15B

1. Which of the following author coined the term “banana republic” to describe a politically
unstable country. such as Honduras, with an economy dependent upon the exportation of a limited-
resource product, such as bananas or minerals?

A. O. Henry

B. William Shakespeare

C. Ernest Hemingway

D. Edgar Allan Poe

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2. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) has set the territorial sea boundaries of
coastal countries to ______ miles offshore.

A. 350

B. 200

C. 15

D. 12

3. The two countries bordering Mt. Everest have agreed that its height should be increased by ________.

A. 0.79 meters

B. 0.86 meters

C. 1.35 meters
D. 2.09 meters

4. Over 68 percent of the fresh water on Earth is found in ______.

A. ground water

B. surface water of lakes, rivers, and swamps

C. icecaps and glaciers

D. between oceans and seas

5. The International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) named the new coronavirus originated in
China in 2019 as _______.

A. covid-19

B. nCov

C. novel coronavirus 2

D. SARS-CoV-2

6. Which of these countries does not claim Spratly Islands in whole or in part?

A. Taiwan

B. Philippines

C. Thailand

D. Vietnam

7. Named after the wife of President Manuel Quezon, Aurora province is a part of ________.

A. Northern Luzon

B. Central Luzon

C. Southern Tagalog

D. Cagayan Valley

8. Which of the following islands is next to Australia in terms of size?

A. New Guinea

B. Madagascar

C. Borneo

D. Greenland

9. On which two countries bordered Mt. Everest?

A. Nepal and China

B. India and Nepal

C. China and India

D. Mongolia and Nepal

10. Which country or territory is NOT part of the United Kingdom?

A. Scotland

B. Wales

C. Northern Ireland

D. Ireland

11. In physical geography, it is an ecoregion characterized by grassland plains without trees apart from
those near rivers and lakes.

A. savannah

B. steppe

C. dessert

D. prairie

12. Which US presidents has become the first to be impeached twice?

A. Andrew Johnson

B. Richard Nixon

C. Donald Trump
D. Bill Clinton

13. The Dinagyang Festival is a famous and religious and cultural festival celebrated every 4 th of January. In
which province it is held?

A. Aklan

B. Antique

C. Panay

D. Iloilo

14. This province belongs to the Ilocos Region.

A. Pangasinan

B. Benguet

C. Kalinga

D. Apayao

15. Abaca is a species of banana native to the Philippines. It is woven into rope known as __________.

A. abaca notch

B. Philippine twine

C. Manila hemp

D. ship’s rope

ANSWERS HERE:
1A 2D 3B 4C 5D 6C 7B 8D 9A 10D 11B 12C 13D 14A 15C

1. When fixed costs are ignored because they are irrelevant to a business's production decision, they are
called _________ costs.
A. prospective
B. opportunity
C. sunk
D. marginal

2. If the price elasticity of supply is 1.2, and price increased by 5% , quantity supplied would ______.
A. increase by 6%
B. decrease by 24
C. increase by 24
D. decrease by 6%
3. An improvement in technology will shift the __________ curve to the _____________.
A. demand; up
B. demand; down
C. supply; right
D. supply; left

4. If goods A and B are compliments then an increase in the price of good A will ______ of good B.
A. increase the demand
B. decrease the demand
C. increase the supply
D. decrease the supply

5. The value of a business owner's time is an example of _______.

A. implicit cost
B. marginal cost
C. explicit cost
D. opportunity cost

6. Economics primarily deals with the concept of _______.

A. surplus
B. profit
C. money
D. scarcity

7. Consumers buy Starbucks coffee regardless of its change in prices. This implies that Starbucks coffee has
a perfectly _______.
A. inelastic price
B. inelastic demand
C. elastic supply
D. elastic demand

8. Foregone rent on office space owned and used by the firm is an example of what kind of cost?
A. fixed
B. variable
C. opportunity
D. implicit

9. A firm that shuts down temporarily has to pay its ________.

A. fixed costs but not its variable costs
B. fixed costs and its variable costs
C. variable costs but not its fixed costs
D. opportunity costs only

10. Diseconomies of scale occur when ________.

A. short-run average total costs rise as output decreases

B. long-run average total costs falls as output increases
C. long-run average total costs rise as output increases
D. short-run average total costs falls as output increases

11. The difference between accounting profit and economic profit is ______.
A. implicit costs
B. marginal costs
C. net profit
D. opportunity

12. Total revenue equals _________.

A. gross profit minus total cost
B. price times quantity
C. total assets minus total liabilities
D. total cost minus opportunity cost
13. What is the fundamental basis for trade among nations?
A. foreign exchange
B. balance of trade
C. comparative advantage
D. low tariff

14. If Adam Smith is the father of economics, the founding father of macroeconomics is _________.
A. Peter Drucker
B. David Ricardo
C. John Maynard Keynes
D. Thomas Malthus

15. The decrease in total surplus that results from a market distortion, such as a tax, is called a/an
___________.
A. deadweight loss
B. implicit cost
C. opportunity cost
D. externality

16. It is a concept developed by Adam Smith to describe the virtues of free markets.
A. Laissez-faire
B. Economics
C. Capitalism
D. Invisible hand

17. The difference between the buyer's reservation price and the price he or she actually pays.

A. Discount Price
B. Buyer's Surplus
C. Ceiling Price
D. Cash on the Table

18. The demand for a good is elastic with respect to price if its price elasticity of demand is ______ 1.
A. equal to
B. lesser than
C. greater than
D. at least

19. A tax that collects the same amount from every taxpayer.
A. Income tax
B. Value-added tax
C. Ad valorem tax
D. Head tax

20. It refers to a good whose demand curve shifts leftward when the incomes of buyers increase.

A. Inferior Good
B. Complement Good
C. Substitute Good
D. Normal Good

21. Hilda was very excited when she opened her graduation gifts and found out that it was a Barbie doll.
However, her excitement waned when she opened the remaining boxes and they also contained Barbie dolls.
This situation illustrates the __________.
A. Law of Diminishing Returns
B. Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility
C. Law of Supply and Demand
D. Law of Self-interest

22. A term increasingly used to connote having services performed by low-wage workers overseas.
A. Outsourcing
B. Offshoring
C. Nearshoring
D. Sweatshop

23. A public expenditure that is larger than the total benefit it creates but that is favored by a legislator
because his or her constituents benefit from the expenditure by more than their share of the resulting extra
taxes.
A. Mandatory Spending
B. Pork Barrel Spending
C. Discretionary Spending
D. Appropriation Bill

24. It is a curve that plots the relationship between the quantity of x consumed and income.

A. Supply & Demand curve

B. Price-consumption curve
C. Marshallian demand curve
D. Engel curve

25. "Greatest happiness for the greatest number"

A. Utilitarianism
B. Communism
C. Humanism
D. Gestalt

ANSWERS
1C 2A 3C 4B 5D 6D 7B 8D 9A 10C 11A 12B 13C 14C 15A 16D 17B 18C 19D 20A 21B 22A 23B 24D
25C

A1

1.Who freed the Greek cities in Asia Minor from Persian rule?
A. Alexander the Great
B. King Philip II of Macedon
C. Napoleon Bonaparte
D. Attila the Hun

2. Herodotus wrote the history of the ________.

A. Ottoman empire
B. Mongolian empire
C. Persian war
D. Trojan war

3. What Macedonian king loved Greek culture and planned to conquer Persia?
A. Alexander the Great
B. Philip II
C. Ptolemy I
D. Philip V

4. What is Homer's epic the Iliad about?

A. Persian war
B. Trojan war
C. Odysseus
D. Greek Gods & Goddesses

5. Who was the Greek Goddess of wisdom and crafts?

A. Hera
B. Aphrodite
C. Artemis
D. Athena

6. Who said, “Give me a lever and a place to stand, and I will move the earth"?
A. Archimedes
B. Plato
C. Aristotle
D. Socrates

7. Who thought that the government should be headed by philosopher-kings?

A. Archimedes
B. Plato
C. Aristotle
D. Socrates

8. Who told King Ptolemy that "there is no royal way to learn Geometry"?
A. Archimedes
B. Aristotle
C. Euclid
D. Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi

9. The Greeks hoped to earn the favor of their gods and goddesses by performing what?

A. Magic tricks
B. Olympic Games
C. Rituals
D. Feasts

10. Who was the main author of the US Declaration of Independence?

A. Thomas Jefferson
B. George Washington
C. John Hanson
D. Abraham Lincoln

11. What did Claudette Colvin and Rosa Parks refuse to give up during the racial segregation in the United
States?
A. bus ticket
B. bus seat
C. bus job
D. bus meal

12. Which enlightened despot traveled among the peasants in disguise to learn about their problems ?
A. Francis I
B. Maria Theresa
C. Joseph II
D. Frederick II of Prussia

13. Which food item was introduced to the Americas by the Colombian Exchange?

A. Apple
B. Orange
C. Grape
D. Banana

14. What was "man's first epic victory over nature"?

A. Fire
B. Metal tools
C. Agriculture
D. Clothing

15. In Sumerian Law, what was the most frequent form of punishment for an offense?
A. Banishment
B. Beatings
C. Prison terms
D. Fines

16. The cities of the early Indus River Valley civilization exhibited concern for sanitation and cleanliness in
the following ways, EXCEPT ______.
A. Brick-floored bathing rooms
B. Dirty water drained through clay pipes into gutters
C. Bathing in the river
D. Brick sewer systems ran beneath the streets

17. For what reason has the Yellow River been nicknamed "China's Sorrow"?
A. Passageway of Invaders
B. Periodic Devastating Floods
C. Frequent Fish Kill
D. Caused of Typhoons

18. After 1200 B.C., why did merchants in the Near East no longer required the services of specially trained
scribes?
A. Scribes demanded higher fees
B. Government controlled scribes
C. Phoenician alphabet did not take years of study to master
D. Collapse of trading posts

19. The Assyrians treat the place & people whom they conquered in the following ways, EXCEPT ______.
A. Burned conquered cities
B. Spared lives of conquered people and left conquered cities intact
C. Deported entire populations from homelands
D. Tortured and killed thousands of captives

20. The following factor did NOT contribute to the breakup of the Kingdom of Israel following the death of
Solomon.

A. Forced manual labor

B. high taxes
C. Suppression of tribal independence
D. Migration of the Jews

21. What values are depicted by the characters in Homer's epics that were considered so important that the
"Illiad" and the "Odyssey" became part of the curriculum in Greek schools?
I. Strive for excellence
II. Meet fate with dignity
III. Love of nature
IV. Selfish Love

A. I and IV
B. II and III
C. I, II, and III
D. II, III and IV

22. In Ancient Greece, the word “barbaros” or barbarians simply referred to _______.
A. Non-Greeks
B. Invaders
C. Scavengers
D. Ruthless warriors

23. What were the goals of the legal code that was devised by Draco in the 7th century B.C.?
A. End blood feuds and private vengeance
B. Strong government and economy
C. Strong leader and military
D. Social equality and moral values

24. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental characteristic of Greek theater?

A. Theaters were open air and often built on hillside
B. Lead actors were women
C. Actors were always men
D. Elaborate costumes for actors

25. Who was accused of impiety and corrupting the youth and was brought to trial in ancient Athens?
A. Socrates
B. Plato
C. Aristotle
D. Alexander the Great

26. He tutored Alexander the Great until the age of 16.

A. Socrates
B. Plato
C. Aristotle
D. Euclid

27. What methods were used by Philip II of Macedon to extend his power during his 33-year reign?

I. Marriage
II. Gold
III. Diplomacy
IV. Conquest

A. I and III
B. II and IV
C. I, III, and IV
D. I, II, III, and IV

28. Which Hellenistic philosophy had an impact on Roman intellectuals and early Christian thinkers?
A. Stoicism
B. Libertinism
C. Epicureanism
D. Humanism

29. What major legal principle was established through the Twelve Tables?
A. Rule of law
B. Equal protection under the law
C. Mandate of Heaven
D. Presumption of Innocence

30. What was Neanderthal Man's major technical advance?

A. The use of fire
B. The improvement of their cave dwellings
C. The invention of metal tools
D. The development of agriculture

31. What was the Neolithic Revolution?

A. The rise of tribes
B. The invention & use of simple machines
C. The development of agriculture
D. The invention & use of metal tools

32. What was the most important concept of the Code of Hammurabi?
The state must _________ the law.
A. enforce
B. make
C. safeguard
D. obey

33. Within a traditional Chinese family, what was the most important virtue?
A. Continuity of family traditions
B. Respect for one's parents (filial piety)
C. Family honor above all
D. Self-respect

34. Within the Aryan caste system, those who performed jobs considered unclean were called
"untouchables". Why?
A. Their touch was like a touch of demons.
B. Their hands and bodies were not allowed to be touched by other castes.
C. Their skins were “unclean”.
D. Their touch endangered the ritual purity of others.

35. What religious beliefs are shared by Hinduism and Buddhism?

A. Hell & Heaven
B. Gods & Goddesses
C. Reincarnation
D. Nirvana & Karma

36. What activity formed the basis of the Minoan economy?

A. Agriculture
B. Trade
C. Mining
D. Seafaring

37. What type of natural disasters may account for the sudden disappearance of the Minoan culture c.14oo
B.C.?
A. Earthquake and/or volcanic eruption
B. Meteors
C. Diseases
D. Floods

38. According to Hebrew law and tradition, what was the most important duty of a woman?
A. To be faithful & obey one’s husband
B. To be religious
C. To raise children
D. To take care her own and husband’s parents

39. In what manner did Solon's reforms discriminate against women in Athens?
A. Secluding women as part of an effort to improve Athenian morality
B. Not allowing women to vote
C. Unequal opportunity to study
D. Not allowing women to take public office

40. What form of government did Plato prefer?

A. Spartan Dictatorship
B. Athenian Democracy
C. Macedonian Aristocracy
D. Spartan Oligarchy

41. In which of the countries did the only completely successful slave revolt in world history occur?

A. Senegal
B. Ghana
C. Haiti
D. America

42. What agricultural breakthrough sustained the Industrial Revolution?

A. The use of guano excrement as fertilizer
B. The use of nets and cats to catch rodents
C. The cultivation of hybrid potatoes
D. The invention of farm nachineries

43. In nineteenth-century Britain, most members of the aristocracy derived their wealth from _______.
A. slaves trading
B. land ownership
C. making friends with the Royal families
D. textile production

44. Which of the following describes a feature of Karl Marx's vision of the society he predicted would emerge
after the collapse of capitalism?
A. A society with social classes based on education and skills.
B. A society with strong leader and subordinated citizens
C. A society without classes and conflict
D. A society without leader and classes

45. Which group in the United States in the early twentieth century supported reforms to improve working
conditions and called for greater governmental intervention in the economy?
A. The Patriots
B. The Democrats
C. The Republicans
D. The Progressives

46. Most of the European capital invested in Latin America was used to finance which of the following?
A. Railroads
B. Seat of Government
C. Education
D. Archaeology

47. Which was the only country in Latin America to experience a nationwide revolution in the early
twentieth century?
A. Cuba
B. Mexico
C. Peru
D. Nicaragua

48. In the nineteenth century, Europeans and Americans viewed imperialism as

a ________.
A. social responsibility
B. form of democracy
C. civilizing mission
D. economic and religious mission

49. What elements of the modernizing process did colonial rule convey on colonies?
A. Agriculture and Mining
B. Communication and transportation infrastructure
C. Education and Religious Reforms
D. Civics and Governance

50. Which country played a much more minor role in the second wave of European conquests in the long
nineteenth century that it had played in the first wave during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries?
A. Spain
B. Portugal
C. Netherlands
D. Britain

51. The spread of Christianity in Africa was facilitated by its association with ______.
A. communication and transportation infrastructure
B. the Pope
C. modern education
D. African leaders raised in Rome

52. Which country was least affected by the Great Depression?

A. America
B. Britain
C. France
D. Soviet Union

53. The new states that had been carved out of which empire were governed as mandates of the League of
Nations after World War I?
A. The Ottoman Empire
B. The Persian Empire
C. The British Empire
D. The Roman Empire

54. What happened to the German territory in China after World War I ended?
A. It was sold to the highest bidder.
B. It was acquired by Britain.
C. It became a mandate.
D. It was returned to China.

55. What happened to the German sphere of influence in China after World War I ended? ________ claimed
it.

A. China
B. America
C. Britain
D. Japan

56. Where did the Great Depression began?

A France
B. America
C. Britain
D. France

57. Which of the following refers to the military alliance that united the Soviet Union with Eastern European
communist states against Western capitalists countries during the Cold War?
A. NATO
B. Eastern Bloc
C. Anglo-Soviet Treaty of 1942
D. Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance

58. Which of the following was the principal factor in causing the Great Depression?
A. Unemployment
B. Speculation on the stock market
C. Bank runs
D. The prospect of war

59. Which of the following reflects aspects of the Chinese Communists Party's strategy on its revolutionary
path to power?
A. Land reform & guerrilla warfare
B. Indoctrination & traditional education
C. Religious tolerance & covert war
D. Classless society & economic progress

60. Which of these countries belonged to neither NATO nor the Warsaw Pact?
A. Canada
B. Bulgaria
C. Ireland
D. Iceland

61. Which of the following was a value emphasized in the Socialists modernity of communists states?
A. Community
B. Equality
C. Respectability
D. Tolerance
62. Which of the following countries was an arena for a hot war between Soviet-based communist forces and
U.S-backed resistance forces
A. Cuba
B. Iraq
C. Iran
D. Afghanistan

63. Led by Vladimir Lenin, Bolsheviks or Bolsheviki, was a member of a wing of the Russian Social-
Democratic Workers’ Party which seized control of the government in Russia (October 1917) and became the
dominant political power. What does Bolshevik mean?
A. One of the Minority
B. One with the Peasants
C. One of the Majority
D. Communist Warrior

64. What drew Japan, Germany, and Italy into a political alliance by 1936-1937?
A. Hostility toward the Soviet Union
B. Hostility toward the United States
C. Preparation for World War II
D. In response to NATO

65. In contrast to what transpired during World War l, Germany during World War ll was able to conquer
_______ quickly on May 10, 1940.
A. Poland
B. Soviet Union
C. France
D. Norway

66. Which of the following was a reason for the popularity of the Nazi Party once it seized power in the
1930s?
A. Its promise to defeat the Soviet Union.
B. Adolf Hitler was believed to be sent by God.
C. Its ability to indoctrinate the German youth about master race.
D. Its success in bringing Germany out of the Great Depression.

67. Which of the following appealed to fascists?

A. Socialism
B. Nationalism
C. Communism
D. Capitalism

68. Japanese politics and society during the 1920s suggested that Japan favored _______.
A. aristocratic politics and Eastern culture
B. monarchial politics and Japanese culture
C. democratic politics and Western culture
D. socialist politics and Western culture

69. What effect did the U.S Marshall Plan have on European economics?

A. It promoted economic growth and widespread prosperity in Western Europe.

B. It contributed to Great Depression and Economic Revolution.
C. It created strong military and economy for the prospect of another world war.
D. It was the cause of the French Revolution and the collapse of Western Europe to Communism.

70. Which of the following committed the United States to the defense of Europe against the Soviet Union
after World War II?
A. The Warsaw Pact
B. The Treaty of Paris
C. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization
D. The Treaty of Versailles
71. How did the American occupation of Japan after World War II affect the Japanese economy?
A. It promoted nationalism and national pride.
B. It promoted rapid economic growth and generated economic prosperity.
C. It contributed to Japan First Policy.
D. It promoted inflation and loss of national pride.

72. A distinguishing characteristic of the French Revolution when compared to the American Revolution was
that _______.
A. it will create society based on majority rule
B. it sought to recreate society from scratch
C. it shall create a classless society
D. it sought to recreate society from the bottom

73. The American Revolution grew out of _____________.

A. a sudden effort by the British government to tighten its control over the colonies
B. nationalism and economic problems
C. anger by the Britain’s policy on confiscating Native Indian’s ancestral lands
D. depression due the British government policy on mass migration to the New World

74. By 1871, nationalism had inspired this previously fragmented region to unite successfully into a single
sovereign state.
A. Greece
B. France
C. Italy
D. Soviet Union

75. Advocates of maternal feminism based their claims for equal rights for women on the distinctive role of
women as ______.
A. wives
B. factory workers
C. mothers
D. teachers

76. Which of the following had not undergone its own Industrial Revolution by 1900?
A. United States
B. Latin America
C. England
D. Continental Europe

77. Which of the following European ideas about Asians and Africans is older than the others, emerging
before the nineteenth century? The idea that Asians and Africans were ____________.
A. savages because they lived on the jungles
B. illiterates and unclean
C. heathens because they were not Christians
D. jihadists because they were Muslims

78. The opium trade in China was promoted by the British as a way of covering their persistent ______with
China.
A. trade surplus
B. hatred
C. doubts
D. trade deficit

79. Japans imperial expansion resulted in Japanese colonial rule over all of the following regions EXCEPT
A. China
B. Philippines
C. Vietnam
D. Korea

80. Which of the following social classes declined in power in the decades following the Meji restoration in
Japan?
A. Shogun
B. Samurai
C. Daimyo
D. Peasants

81. Which country ceased to exist on October 3, 1990 due to unification?

A. German Democratic Republic
B. North Korea
C. Federal Republic of Germany
D. Taiwan

82. Which of the following was not a factor behind the outbreak of WWI in 1914?

A. Militarism
B. Religious conflict among the major states of Europe
C. Nationalism
D. Alliances

83. When the U.S. President Woodrow Wilson arrived in Paris for the peace conference in 1919, he brought
with him a plan for a new kind of international life based on moral principles rather than secret deals and
imperialist machinations; this plan was known as the _________.
A. Marshall Plan
B. Fourteen Points
C. European Recovery Program
D. USAIDS

84. The government of which of the following nations was least successful in engineering a recovery from
the Great Depression?
A. United Kingdom
B. Germany
C. Japan
D. United States

85. Which was not an international organization set up after World War II either to maintain the peace in a
world of competing and sovereign states or to stimulate growth in the world economy?
A. League of Nations
B. United Nations
C. World Bank
D. World Trade Organization

86. The emergence of a privileged bureaucratic and technological elite in communist societies as large as a
consequence of industrial modernization was combated by Mao Zedong through a program known as the
________.
A. Great Leap Forward
B. Great Purge
C. Cultural Revolution
D. Long March

87. Mikhail Gorbachev instituted which of the following policies after taking over as general secretary of the
Soviet Union?
A. economic reform which freed state enterprises from government and allowed small scale farming
B. policy of “openness”
C. policy of democratization
D. All of the above

88. Which was NOT an outcome of the collapse of the Soviet Union?
A. Creation of the Commonwealth of Independent States
B. Communism continued to be dominant ideology in some Eastern European countries
C. Increase United States’ influence as a global power
D. Create opportunity for corruption and crime in Russia

89. Which individual was most responsible for mobilizing a mass anti-colonist movement in British-controlled
India?
A. Mahatma Buddha
B. Mohandas K. Gandhi
C. Mother Teresa
D. Jawaharlal Nehru

90. What did Gandhi choose as the testing ground for his principles of civil disobedience and symbolized
Indian's subjugation to British rule?
A. Sugar
B. Chili
C. Salt
D. Turban

91. Which of the following saved Chinese communist from being overwhelmed by Nationalist forces in the
Chinese Civil War?
A. The Japanese invasion diverted Nationalist troops from pursuing the communist into the Chinese interior.
B. The Koumintang of China lack soldiers to pursue the fleeing Communists.
C. Most Chinese people were sympathetic with the Communists and harbored them.
D. There was an internal conflict of leadership in the Nationalist Party.

92. Which of the following encouraged the European powers to surrender their African colonies?
A. Discontented Africans were becoming more nationalists and socialists at the same time.
B. European powers were too deep in debt to invest more on pacifying the discontented Africans.
C. The collapse of the former Soviet Union was the signal for the European leaders to abandon their African
colonies.
D. The European powers were too busy with their social and economic affairs that they opted to let their
African colonists to rule by themselves.

93. Which of the following was the main reason that the United States became involved in the conflict
between North and South Vietnam?

A. North Vietnam was an ally of China and the Soviet Union.

B. The United States was worried that Vietnam might invade the Philippines and Japan.
C. The United States supported South Vietnam because it feared the spread of communism throughout
Southeast Asia.
D. The United States wanted to punish Vietnam at the request of France.

94. Whihc was the last imperial dynasty of China?

A. Qing
B. Ming
C. Song
D. Tang

95. The idea of "the primitive" was used by early 20th century European artists to symbolize which of the
following?
A. Forces that reason could not control
B. The diversity of nature
C. Repression of sexual desire
D. The triumph of the Enlightenment

96. The leader of conservative forces in the Qing government

A. Tongzhi Emperor
B. Jiaqing Emperor
C. Dowager Empress Cixi
D. Kangxi Emperor

97. Which of the following questions challenged Chinese intellectuals at the turn of the twentieth century?
A. How to adopt Western capitalism and maintain communist’s ideals
B. How to balance Western thought and traditional Chinese culture
C. How to preserve Confucianism amidst emergence of different religions
D. How to build a strong army to safeguard treat against the US, Japan, and Taiwan
98. By the end of the nineteenth century, an individual's identity was increasingly becoming defined by her
or his:
A. Occupation
B. Wealth
C. Biological ancestry
D. Place of Birth

99. Which of the following did NOT contribute to the Qing dynasty's downfall?
A. Opium Wars
B. Boxer Rebellion
C. White Lotus Rebellion
D. Death of Emperor Puyi

100. Who was the first president of the Republic of China?

A. Sun Yat-Sen
B. Mao Zedong
C. Chou En-Lai
D. Yuan Shikai

ANSWERS
1A 2C 3B 4B 5D 6A 7B 8C 9C 10A 11B 12C 13B 14A 15D 16C 17B 18C 19B 20D 21C 22A 23A 24B
25A 26C 27C 28A 29B 30B 31C 32A 33B 34D 35C 36B 37A 38C 39A 40D 41C 42A 43B 44C 45D 46A
47B 48C 49B 50A 51C 52D 53A 54C 55D 56B 57D 58B 59A 60C 61B 62D 63C 64A 65C 66D 67B 68C
69A 70C 71B 72B 73A 74C 75C 76B 77C 78D 79C 80B 81A 82B 83B 84D 85A 86C 87D 88B 89B 90C
91A 92B 93C 94A 95C 96C 97B 98C 99D 100A

B1
1. A groundbreaking research on a relatively unstudied topic or in a new area.
A. Basic
B. Exploratory
C. Applied
D. Explanatory

2. Analysis that results in the interpretation of action or representation of meanings in the researcher's own
words.
A. Quantitative Data Analysis
B. Descriptive Study
C. Qualitative Data Analysis
C. Evaluation Research

3. An explanation about how and why something is as it is.

A. Theory
B. Concept
C. Hypothesis
D. Definition

4. A characteristic that can vary from one unit of analysis to another or for one unit of analysis over time.
A. Datum
B. Concept
C. Hypothesis
D. Variable

5. Group of elements from which a sample is selected; the actual set of units from which a sample has been
drawn.

A. Target Population
B. Sample
C. Sampling Frame
D. Study Population

6. A variable that a researcher sees as affecting or influencing another variable.

A. Dependent
B. Independent
C. Intervening
D. Antecedent

7. A variable that has an effect on the dependent variable in addition to the effect of the independent
variable.
A. Intervening
B. Antecedent
C. Extraneous
D. Intrinsic

8. Statements that summarize a set of individual observations.

A. Law
B. Principle
C. Inductive reasoning
B. Empirical generalizations

9. The principle that potential participants are given adequate and accurate information about a study
before they are asked to agree to participate.
A. Protecting Study Participants from Harm
B. Voluntary Participation
C. Informed Consent
D. Passive Consent

10. When no one, including the researcher, knows the identities of research participants.
A. Honest Reporting
B. Anonymity
C. Blank Research
D. Confidentiality

11. A testable statement about how two variables are expected to be related to one another.
A. Hypothesis
B. Principle
C. Concept
D. Theory

12. The process of searching for, reading, summarizing, and synthesizing existing work on a topic or the
resulting written summary of a search.
A. Feasibility
B. Primary Research
C. Measurement
D. Literature Review

13. The ability to obtain the information needed to answer a research question.
A. Ingenuity
B. Access
C. Generalizability
D. Research

14. The process of drawing a number of individual cases from a larger population.
A. Lottery
B. Selecting
C. Sampling
D. Targeting

15. The group of elements from which a researcher samples and to which she or he might like to generalize.
A. Population
B. Sample
C. Participant
D. Variable

16. Samples drawn in a way to give every member of the population a known (nonzero) chance of inclusion.
A. Biased
B. Nonprobability
C. Probability
D. Statistical

17. An error that results from differences between the sampling frame and the target population.
A. Coverage
B. Nonresponse
C. Sampling
D. Margin of error

18. A summary of a variable characteristic in a sample.

A. Generalization
B. Statistic
C. Parameter
D. Distribution

19. A probability sample in which every member of a study population has been given an equal chance of
selection.

A. Cluster sampling
B. Systematic sampling
C. Simple random sample
D. Stratified random sampling

20. What is a purposive sampling?

A. A Nonprobability sampling procedure that involves describing the target population in terms of what are
thought to be relevant criteria and then selecting sample elements to represent the "relevant" subgroups in
proportion to eir presence in the target population.
B. A probability sampling procedure that involves several stages, such as randomly selecting clusters from a
population, then randomly selecting elements from each of the clusters.
C. A Nonprobability sampling procedure that involves selecting elements based on the researcher's judgment
about which elements will facilitate his or her investigation.
D. A group of elements that are readily accessible to the researcher.

21. A Nonprobability sampling procedure that involves using members of the group of interest to identify
other members of the group.
A. Snowball
B. Purposive
C. Stratified random
D. Quota

22. Which of the following does NOT belong to the group?

A. Systematic Sampling
B. Stratified random sampling
C. Quota sampling
D. Multistage sampling

23. A study using real-world phenomena that attempts to approximate an experimental design even though
the independent variable is not controlled by the researcher.
A. Natural experiment
B. Field experiment
C. Quasi-experimental design
D. Pretest-posttest control group experiment

24. It is a particular form of longitudinal study that samples a group of people who share a defining
characteristic, typically those who experienced a common event in a selected period, such as birth or
graduation, performing a cross-section at intervals through time.
A. Case study
B. Panel study
C. Cohort study
D. Cross-sectional study
25. A group of doctors recorded the height and weight of kindergarten students of Loob Elementary School
on June 20, 2018. This is an example of _______.
A. Case study
B. Panel study
C. Cohort study
D. Cross-sectional study

ANSWERS:

1B 2C 3A 4D 5C 6B 7C 8D 9C 10B 11A 12D 13B 14C 15A 16C 17A 18B

19C 20C 21A 22C 23A 24C 25D
Choose the best answer.

C1
1. It is a political movement that promotes an extreme form of nationalism, a denial of individual rights,
and a dictatorial one-party rule.
A. Totalitarianism
B. Communism
C. Fascism
D. Nazism

2. The Axis Powers during World War II include Germany, Italy, and ______.

A. China
B. Japan
C. Russia
D. Poland

3. The alliance of Great Britain, Soviet Union, United States, and France during World War II was called
_______.
A. NATO
B. Central Powers
C. Allied Powers
D. Western Powers

4. It means "Lighting war", a typed of fast-moving warfare used by German forces against Poland in 1939.
A. Blitzkrieg
B. Big Bertha
C. Langsam krieg
D. Gemeinschaft

5. What started World War II?

A. The bombing of Pearl Harbor by the Japanese.
B. The invasion of Poland by Russia.
C. The declaration of war on Germany by United Kingdom and France.
D. The invasion of Poland by Germany.

6. He was a Bolshevik revolutionary, head of the Soviet Communists after 1924, and dictator of the Soviet
Union from 1928 to 1953. He led the Soviet Union with an iron fist, using Five-Year Plans to increase
industrial production and terror to crush opposition.
A. Vladimir Putin
B. Vladimir Lenin
C. Joseph Stalin
D. Leon Trotsky

7. It is the name given to the air campaign waged by the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) against the United
Kingdom during the summer and autumn of 1940. The objective of the campaign was to gain air superiority
over the Royal Air Force (RAF).
A. The Battle of Britain
B. Tora, Tora, Tora
C. The Fall of Britain
D. The Flying Ducks

8. He was a leader of the Communist Party in China that overthrew Jiang Jieshi and the Nationalists. He
established China as the People's Republic of China and ruled from 1949 until 1976.
A. Zhou Enlai
B. Chen Duxiu
C. Li Dazhao
D. Mao Zedong

9. In 1931, Japanese army officers blew up tracks on a Japanese owned Railroad line and claimed the
Chinese did it. In "self-defense" they attacked Chinese forces without their government's consent. This was
referred to as ____________.
A. the Chinese Scandal
B. the Manchurian Incident
C. the Rocky Railroad
D. the Train to Heaven

10. It is the route by which the US was sending munitions to the Chinese who were resisting the Japanese.
A. Burma Road
B. Silk Road
C. Pacific Theater
D. Brick Road

11. It was the policy adopted by the United States in 1939 to preserve neutrality while aiding the Allies.
Britain and France could buy goods from the United States if they paid in full and transported them.
A. Lend Lease Policy
B. Seven - Eleven
C. Cash & Carry
D. War Bonds

12. Initiated by US Agriculture Secretary Claude Wickard in December 1941, the Americans were encouraged
to grow their own vegetables to support the war effort during World War II. This program was called ______.
A. Salad Bowl
B. G.I. Joe
C. Green Revolution
D. Victory Garden

13. The name used to refer to the war in the Pacific where most islands were involved. Japan tried to take
these islands and sent 65 bombing raids all the way to Australia.
A. The Pacific Islands War
B. The Flying Geese
C. The Pacific Theater
D. Island Hopping

14. It took place in Europe between 1933 and 1945. Six million Jews were systematically and brutally
murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators.
A. Holocaust
B. Apartheid
C. Ethnic cleansing
D. Gas poisoning

15. In World War II, Japanese pilots who loaded their aircraft with bombs and crashed them into enemy
ships are called _______.
A. Samurais
B. Kampais
C. Kamikazes
D. Hara-kiris
16. It was a secret research and development project of the US to develop the atomic bomb. Its success
granted the US the bombs that ended the war with Japan as well as ushering the country into the atomic
era.
A. The Manhattan Project
B. The Secret Gardens Project
C. The Pacific Theater
D. The H-Bomb Project

17. It means the “Night of the Broken Glass” in November 9, 1938, when mobs throughout Germany
destroyed Jewish property and terrorized Jews as part of Germany’s anti-Semitism campaign.
A. Weihnachtsbeleuchtung
B. Fröhlichenacht
C. Partynacht
D. Kristallnacht

18. Detention centers where more than 100,000 Japanese Americans were relocated during World War II by
order of US President Franklin Roosevelt through his Executive Order 9066 that lasted from February 19,
1942 until March1946.
A. Death Camps
B. Internment Camps
C. Relocations Centers
D. Concentration Camps

19. The name of the American B-29 bomber, piloted by Col. Paul Tibbets, Jr., that dropped the atomic
bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, on Aug. 6, 1945
A. Big Bertha
B. Rosie the Riveter
C. Enola Gay
D. Little Boy

20. A propaganda character designed to increase production of female workers in the factories. It became a
rallying symbol for women to do their part.
A. Big Bertha
B. Rosie the Riveter
C. Enola Gay
D. Olive Oyl

21. Codenamed Operation Overlord, the Battle of Normandy began on June 6, 1944, when some 156,000
American, British and Canadian forces landed on five beaches along a 50-mile stretch of the heavily fortified
coast of France’s Normandy region. This was also known as ______.
A. G.I. Joe
B. Battle of the Budge
C. D-Day
D. French Fries

22. He was one of the most-known American military leaders of WWII; drove back North Korean invaders
during the Korean War; and developed strategy of "island-hopping".
A. General Douglas MacArthur
B. Admiral Chester Nimitz
C. Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King
D. General Dwight Eisenhower

23. He was the commander of American naval forces in the Pacific. He took action to defend the island of
Midway from the Japanese. By the end of the Battle of Midway, the Japanese had lost four aircraft carriers,
a cruiser, and 250 planes.

A. General Douglas MacArthur

B. Admiral Chester Nimitz
C. Fleet Admiral Ernest J. King
D. General Dwight Eisenhower

24. It is first Japanese city to be destroyed by an atomic bomb, on August 6, 1945.

A. Nagasaki
B. Iwo Jima
C. Hiroshima
D. Okinawa

25. The name of the bomb that was dropped on August 9, 1945 on Nagasaki, Japan.
A. Fat Man
B. Little Boy
C. Big Bertha
D. Enola Gay

ANSWERS
1C 2B 3C 4A 5D 6C 7A 8D 9B 10A 11C 12D 13C 14A 15C 16A 17D 18B 19C 20B 21C 22A 23B 24C
25A
Choose the best answer.

D1
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B. Feudalism
C. Mercantilism
D. Communism

6. An ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean Sea extending some 6,440 km (4,000 mi)
and linking China with the Roman Empire. Marco Polo followed the route on his journey to Cathay.
A. Long and winding road
B. Trans-Saharan caravan route
C. Mecca Road
D. Silk Road

7. The earliest civilizations in India.

A. Indus
B. Brahmans
C. Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa
D. Aryans

8. It created the golden age of India.

A.Gupta Empire
B. Mauryan Empire
C. Gandhi Empire
D. Mughal Empire

9. As an admiral, explorer, eunuch, diplomat, and trader, he led China to become the superpower of the
Indian Ocean, considered to be "the world's most important crossroads of trade", in the 15th century. Who is
he?
A. Genghis Khan
B. Zheng He
C. Liu Bang
D. Hong Xiuquan

10. A Mongol leader who rose from humble beginnings to establish the largest land empire in history. After
uniting the nomadic tribes of the Mongolian plateau, he conquered huge chunks of central Asia and China.
He also granted religious freedom to his subjects, abolished torture, encouraged trade and created the first
international postal system.
A. Genghis Khan
B. Zheng He
C. Liu Bang
D. Hong Xiuquan

11. The First Opium War, during 1840-1842, was concluded by this treaty in 1842. The treaty ceded the
Hong Kong island to the United Kingdom in perpetuity, and it established five treaty ports at Shanghai,
Canton, Ningpo, Fuchow, and Amoy.
A. Treaty of Nanking
B. Treaty of Shanghai
C. Treaty of Cathay
D. Treaty of Hong Kong

12. A Japanese field marshal in the Imperial Japanese Army and twice Prime Minister of Japan. He was one
of the main architects of the military and political foundations of early modern Japan. He can be seen as
the father of Japanese militarism.
A.Tomoyuki Yamashita
B. Lin Zexu
C. Hirata Atsutane
D. Yamagata Aritomo

13. It was the highest and final degree in the imperial examination in Imperial China. The examination was
usually taken in the imperial capital in the palace, and was also called the metropolitan exam. It was first
created after the institutionalization of the civil service exam
A. Jinshi
B. Sushi
C. Confu
D. Banner system

14. China granted extraterritoriality to the British, made UK a most-favored nation and granted other
signatories of treaty equal benefits.
A. Treaty of Nanjing
B. Treaty of the Bogue
C. Treaty of London
D. Treaty of Cathay

15. China’s response to domestic/foreign threats to focus on making China more modern and able to deal
with the West.
A. Self-reliance
B. China First
C. Self-strengthening
D. Anthropocentric

16. The highest virtue of all - compassion, loving others, and humaneness.
A. Ren
B. Li
C. Yin
D. Yan

17. This solidified Mao Zedong's position as the undisputed leader of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
The march in general marked a reference point for many party members to prove their legitimacy. They
crossed 24 rivers and 18 mountain ranges. Yan'an served as a base until the CCP took over in 1949.
A. The Koumintang March
B. The Death March
C. The Long March
D. The March to Yan’an

18. The first ever US president to visit China. He, being an American, was also the first to try to bridge a
diplomatic tie to a communist (potential) ally from the Western world.
A. Jimmy Carter
B. Ronald Reagan
C. George W. Bush
D. Richard Nixon

19. Improvised to cut off Soviet influence, this was created to instate national self-reliance while the
People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Soviet Union (SU) were distant and diplomatically tense. It was also
created to justify the monolithic leadership of the Kim family, and to forever honor Kim Il-Sung's power.
A. jinshi
B. juche
C. kimchi
D. sushi

20. This was the mark of Japanese imperialism at its most initial triumph. Japan was pushing a hurried
"westernization" method, imperializing when and colonizing where they could. This was the first defeat of a
European country by an Asian, solidifying the victor’s status as the alpha Asian country.
A. The Vietnam War
B. The Korean War
C. Russo-Japanese War
D. Boxer Rebellion

21. A demilitarized zone, chosen by US military planners at the Postdam Conference (July 1945) after WW2,
and created by pulling back forces 1.2 miles on each side, running for 150 miles across the peninsula from
the Han River to an North Korean town named Kosong.
A. 18th Parallel
B. 28th Parallel
C. 38th Parallel
D. 48th Parallel

22. An agriculture production system, which allowed households to contract land, machinery and other
facilities from collective organizations. In turn they agreed to provide specified crops, whatever the
household produced above the amount they owed was theirs to keep.
A. Household Responsibility System
B. Feudalism
C. New Culture Movement
D. Social Contract

23. A secure livelihood or source of income of Chinese workers provided by the State; the system
guaranteeing lifetime employment and other entitlements to state workers.

A. Household Responsibility System

B. May Fourth Movement
C. New Culture Movement
D. Iron Rice Bowl

24. He stated "it doesn't matter what color the cat is, as long as it catches mice."
A. Mao Zedong
B. Deng Xiaping
C. Confucius
D. Lao Tze

25. A Mongolian general and emperor known for his military leadership and great cruelty. He used fear
tactics to invade and set up a huge empire for his grandsons to rule over.
A. Kublai Khan
B. Genghis Khan
C. Dalai Lama
D. Dayan Khan

26. He was the founder of the Mongol Yuan Dynasty in China. He fulfilled Genghis' goal of conquering all of
China.
A. Marco Polo
B. Kublai Khan
C. Dayan Khan
D. Dalai Lama

27. The Venetian trader who described Kublai Khan and the wonders of China to Europeans.
A. Fernão Pires de Andrade
B. Ferdinand Magellan
C. Marco Polo
D. Niccolo Polo

28. Japanese ruling dynasty that strove to isolate it from foreign influences.
A. Tokugawa shogunate
B. Yamashita
C. Akihito
D. Daimyos

29. The 4 class system during the Tokugawa shogunate: warriors, farmers, artisans, and _______.
A. students
B. merchants
C. royalties
D. shoguns

30. The Feudal Japanese code of honor among the warrior class. It kept the samurai regulated.
A. Hara-kiri
B. Geisha
C. Bushido
D. Seppuku

31. First emperor of China; ordered the building of the Great Wall of China to keep out invaders from the
North; terra cotta warriors.
A. Qin Shi Huangdi
B. Henry Puyi
C. Qin Er Shi
D. Wu Zetian

32. Ancient Sanskrit writings that are the earliest sacred texts of Hinduism.
A. Sanskrit
B. Vedas
C. Sudras
D. Dalit

33. The early religion of the Aryans in Ancient India.

A. Hinduism
B. Buddhism
C. Brahmanism
D. Atheism

34. Vietnamese nationalist who drove the French out of Vietnam and who led North Vietnam during its
conflict with the United States.
A. Saigon
B. Tran Hung Dao
C. Ho Chi Minh
D. Quang Trung Nguyen Hue

35. The collected teachings of Buddha.

A. dharma
B. karma
C. nirvana
D. ahimsa

36. A temple complex built in the Khmer Empire and dedicated to the Hindu God, Vishnu. Built in the 1100's,
it's the largest religious monument in the world.

A. Angkor Wat
B. Taj Mahal
C. Borobudur
D. Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple

37. It is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra.
It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, to house the tomb of his favourite wife,
Mumtaz Mahal.
A. Angkor Wat
B. Taj Mahal
C. Borobudur
D. Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple

38. Which is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths?

A. People suffer because their minds are not at ease.

B. Condition comes from wanting what one doesn't have.
C. People can stop suffering by praying.
D. People can stop wanting by following the Eightfold Path.

39. It is a 28 mile-long gap between the mountains that connects central Asia to the Indian subcontinent.

A. Himalayas
B. Khyber Pass
C. Silk Road
D. Plateau

40. Which of the following is FALSE about Buddhism and Hinduism?

A. Both shaped Asian culture.
B. Both believed in reincarnation.
C. Both practiced meditation and yoga.
D. Both practiced animal sacrifices.

41. Confucius lived during the late _____ dynasty.

A. Qin
B. Zhou
C. Tang
D. Han

42. Qin rule has been characterized as ______.

A. lenient
B. democratic
C. disorganized
D. harsh

43. The policies of which Qin minister helped the state’s rise to power?

A. Zhuangzi
B. Confucius
C. Lord Shang
D. Liu Bang

44. It created the first empire in Chinese history.

A. Qin
B. Zhou
C. Tang
D. Han

45. The founder of the Han dynasty.

A. Lord Shang
B. Liu Bang
C. Li Si
D. Han Feizi

46. The nomadic imperial confederation that rose to the north of the Han empire.
A. Turks
B. Manchu
C. Wa
D. Xiongnu

47. This dynasty rulers were the first to articulate the “Mandate of Heaven”.

A. Zhou
B. Qin
C. Ming
D. Tang

48. The earliest known writing in China was found on what?

A. stone
B. turtle shells
C. bamboo
D. silk

49. He used ahimsa (nonviolence) in his fight against British rule in India.

A. Emperor Asoka
B. Mohandas Gandhi
C. Siddhartha Gautama
D. Nelson Mandela

50. What is Hindu Kish?

A. A large land mass that is part of a continent.

B. A high mountain range that is located on the northern borders of India
C. A mountain range along the northwestern border of India.
D. A seasonal wind that produces a wet or dry period in a region.

ANSWERS

1B 2D 3C 4A 5B 6D 7C 8A 9B 10A 11A 12D 13A 14B 15C 16A 17C 18D 19B 20C
21C 22A 23D 24B 25B 26B 27C 28A 29B 30C 31A 32B 33C 34C 35A 36A 37B 38C 39B 40D 41B 42D
43C 44A 45B 46D 47A 48B 49B 50C

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51 The earliest form of government of the Filipinos
was?
A. Pueblo
B. Barangay
C. Encomienda
D. Alcaldia

52. The name "Felipinas" was given to the territory

that Spain later colonized by:
A. Magellan
B. Legazpi
C. Urdaneta
D. Villalobos

53 Who led the first Europeans who arrived in the

philippine history?
A. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
B. Magellan
c. Roy Villalobos
D. Ferdinand Magellan
54 The greatest contribution of Spain to Filipino
culture was?
A. Education
B. Development of trades
C. Construction of roads and other infrastructures
D. Christianization of the Filipinos

55 Ferdinand Magellan was killed by Lapulapu's

men in the?
A. Battle of Manila bay
B. Battle of Mactan
C. Battle of Cebu
D. Battle of Limasawa

56 What title was given to the head of the

centralized government established by the Spaniards
in the Philippines?
A. Corregidor
B. Encomendero
C. Gobernadocillo
D. Governor general

57 The Katipunan was the movement founded by

bonifacio. It's civil objective was:
A. principle of self-help & the defense of the poor & the oppressed
B. Demand for equal rights and privileges for
Filipino
C. Separation of Philippines.from Spain
D. Teaching of good manners, hygiene, and good morals

58 As per the agreement in the Pact of Biac-na-

Bato, Emilio Aguinaldo was to go into exile in:
A. Guam
B. Hongkong
C. Singapore
D. Dapitan

59 Emilio Aguinaldo declared the independence of

the Philippines in Kawit, Cavite on?
A. July 4, 1946
B. June 12. 1898
C. July 4, 1898
D. August 25, 1896

60 The Americans acquired the Philippines as their

colony because
A. They invaded the Philippines
B. They helped Filipinos fight Spaniards
C. Spain ceded the Philippines by virtue of the
Treaty of Paris of 1898
D. They defeated the Spaniards

61The Constitution empowers the president to

declare martial for
A 30 days
B 60 days
C 45 days
D 90 days

62 An enrolled bill may become a law after the lapse

of?
A 30days
B 60days
C 40days
D 90days

63 The government under president Corazon C.

Aquino was initially
A. De facto
B. De jure
C. Both A&B
D. None of the above

64 In which country did the Philippines participate

in the world’s peacekeeping operations by sending
doctors, nurses, soldiers, and police?
a. Israel
b. East Timor
c. Iraq
d. Iran

65 In which poem did Rizal write about offering

one’s life for one’s country?
a. A La Juventud Filipina
b. Song of Maria Clara
c. Sa Aking Mga Kabata
d. Mi Ultimo Adios

66. What factor was a major cause of both World

War I and World War II?
a. The spread of Marxian ideas into Europe
b. The dropping of atomic bombs
c. Nationalism and national borders
d. The rise of totalitarian fascist states

67. The third and last military governor of the

Philippines was
A) Gen. Wesley Merritt
B) Gen. Elwell Otis
C) Gen. Arthur MacArthur
D) Gen. Douglas MacArthur
.
68. Which is common to Sun Yat Sen and Mahatma
Gandhi?
A) Promoted a society ruled by religious leaders
B) Rejected violence as a way to political power
C) Led a successful nationalistic movement in their
respective countries
D) Supported Marxist philosophy to change existing
governments
.
69. Nebuchadnezzar was to the Babylonian Empire
as Asoka was to the ______ Empire.
A) Roman
B) Gupta
C) Greek
D) Mauryan
.
70. How is the so-called colonial mentality
manifested?
A) Cultural relativism
B) Cultural diversity
C) Xenocentrism
D) Ethnocentrism
71. Which is a safeguard against unfair trade
practices like short-weighing?
A) Total Quality Movement
B) Consumerism
C) Consumer vigilance
D) Substandardization
.
72. As an effect of our geography, in which of the
following island/s do people travel mostly by
water?
A) Luzon
B) Mindanao
C) Visayas
D) Visayas and Mindanao
.
73. As an insular country, to which principle does
the Philippines adhere when it comes to territorial
boundary?
A) Two hundred nautical miles of the country’s
coast
B) Three hundred fifty nautical miles from shore
C) Three-mile territorial limit
D) Archipelagic doctrine
.
74. The term that refers to the class of Filipinos
who were free and independent
A) Timawa
B) Maharlika
C) Aliping namamahay
D) Aliping saguiguilid
.
75. Which led to the creation of Pakistan as a
nation in 1947? Religious differences between
A) Hindus and Christians
B) Christians and Muslims
C) Hindus and Buddhists

D) Hindus and Muslims

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51b 52d 53d 54d 55b 56c 57a 58b 59b 60c 61b 62a 63a 64c 65d 66d 67c 68b 69d 70c 71c 72c 73d 74a 75d

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26) The Allies of World War II, called the United
Nations from the January 1, 1942 declaration, were
the countries that together opposed the Axis powers
during the Second World War. Which among the
countries belongs to the "Allies"?
a. Japan
b. France
c. Italy
d. Germany

27) The first Vice President of the Republic of the

Philippines.
a. Sergio Osmeña
b. Mariano Trias
c. Ramon Avanceña
d. Salvador Laurel
28) Who was the Spanish Governor-General who
ordered the deportation of Jose Rizal to Dapitan?
a. Gov. Gen. Eulogio Despujol
b. Gov. Gen. Carlos Maria dela Torre
c. Gov. Gen. Camilo de Polavieja
d. Gov. Gen. Fermin Jaudenes

29) Who was the hero of the Battle at Tirad Pass?

a. Macario Sakay
b. Diego Silang
c. Antonio Luna
d. Gregorio del Pilar

30) What is the Bukidnon plateau known for?

a. Strawberry plantation
b. Banana plantation
c. Orchidarium
d. Pineapple plantation

31) Corazon Aquino is to Freedom Constitution as

Ferdinand Marcos is to______
a. Subservience to America
b. Ties with Asian nations
c. New society
d. "Filipinos First" policy

32) In whose term was the celebration date of

Philippine Independence Day changed from July 4 to
June 12?
a. Diosdado Macapagal
b. Carlos P. Garcia
c. Ferdinand Marcos
d. Elpidio Quirino

33) In which order did the following occupy the

Philippines?
a. Spaniards, Americans, Japanese, British
b. Spaniards, Americans, British, Japanese
c. British, Spaniards. Americans, Japanese
d. Spaniards, British, Americans, Japanese

34) Which is a visible Hispanic legacy?

a. Love for fast food
b. Love for basketball
c. Prevalence of noodles
d. Prevalence of Spanish surnames among Filipinos

35) Who among the Presidents of the Philippines

was known for his love for the "little man" and
opened Malacanang Palace to all?
a. Ferdinand Marcos
b. Ramon Magsaysay
c. Carlos P. Garcia
d. Elpidio Quirino

36) Why is the Philippines described to have the

largest Diaspora network in the world?
a. OFWs dollar remittances prop the nation's
economy
b. A number of Filipinas marry foreigners
c. Its insular nature makes its people live far apart
d. About 11 % of its population is overseas

37) Who was the Katipunero through whom the

Katipunan was discovered by Fr. Mariano Gil?
a. Apolonio de la Cruz
b. Teodoro Patiño
c. Jose del Rosario
d. Daniel Tirona

38) Even though women of the Katipunan were

exempted from the pact, who participated in the
blood compact and fought fearlessly, in twelve
bloody''battles of the revolution in Bataan including
the Battle of Biak-na-Bato?
a. Agueda Esteban
b. Trinidad Tecson
c. Teresa Magbanua
d. Gregoria de Jesus

39) The first woman in Panay to fight in the

Philippine revolution, also known as the Visayan
Joan of Arc.
a. Agueda Esteban
b. Trinidad Tecson
c. Teresa Magbanua
d. Gregoria de Jesus

40) In a cooperative, what is the maximum term of

a Board of Director?
a. Three consecutive terms
b. two terms but not consecutive
c. One term only
d. two consecutive terms

41) For the organization and registration of a

cooperative, what is the required minimum number
of persons?
a. 25
b. 30
c. 15
d. 20

42) A country does not need to specialize in

everything. She needs to concentrate on that thing
which she is good at. This thought is in line with
the economic principle of_____.
a. profit and loss
b. supply and demand
c. opportunity and cost
d. comparative advantage

43) Which economic system is based on free

enterprise?
a. Mixed economies
b. Capitalism
c. Communism
d. Globalism

44) What is GNP in economics?

a. General National Product, a way to detect a
country's economic growth.
b. Gross National Product, a way to determine a
country's productivity.
c. General National Product, a way to detect a
country's productivity.
d. Gross National Product, a way to determine a
country's economic growth rate

45) "Trabaho lang, walang personalan" is a

reminder for every Filipino to counteract his ______.
a. lack of discipline
b. tendency to be lazy
c. extreme personalism
d. tendency to overwork

46) Risking his life, a Filipino boy dives into a pool

of water to save a drowning boy. Which trait does
this demonstrate?
a. Bahala na
b. Bahala na with malasakit
c. Flexibility
d. Family-orientedness

47) "No one is above the law", says Principal. She

imposes the penalty to all children deserving of
penalty but exempts the son of her kumare from the
same penalty that he equally deserves. What
Filipino trait is shown?
a. Utang-na-loob
b. Lack of discipline
c. Extreme personalism
d. Colonial mentality

48) A foreigner once remarked: "I envy Filipinos.

They can sleep anywhere." What Filipino trait is
being praised?
a. Faith in God
b. Joy and humor
c. Adaptability
d. Creativity

49) If you want to see the impact of the major

religions of the world in people's way of life, in
which continent must you travel?
a. Asia
b. North America
c. Australia
d. Europe

50) Which was the first hominid with marked

expansion of the brain?
a. Homo sapiens
b. Homo erectus
c. Homo habilis

d. Neanderthal man
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I1
1) He was the last Spanish Governor-General in the
Philippines.
a. Diego de los Rios
b. Basilio Agustin
c. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
d. Narciso Claveria

2) The Republic Act that requires the compulsory

teaching of Rizal Course and the lives of other
Filipino patriots is ______.
a. R.A. 7796
b. R.A. 7784
c. R.A. 1425
d. R.A. 8049

3) This Republic Act created the Technical

Education and Skills Development Authority
(TESDA):
a. R.A. 7796
b. R.A. 7784
c. R.A. 1425
d. R.A. 8049

4) An Act Strengthening Teacher Education in the

Philippines by establishing Centers of Excellence
and creating a Teacher Education Council.
a. R.A. 7796
b. R.A. 7784
c. R.A. 1425
d. R.A. 8049

5) It prohibits hazing and other forms of initiation

rites in fraternies, sororities, and other illegitimate
organizations.
a. R.A. 7796
b. R.A. 7784
c. R.A. 1425
d. R.A. 8049

6) Rizal was eight years old when he wrote this

poem. He realized the ultimate importance of
having a native tongue.
a. Remembrance to my Hometown
b. Our Mother Tongue
c. To Education
d. Intimate Alliance between Religion and
Education

7) This poem was written by Rizal when he was 15

years old His memories of Calamba demonstrated
his innate love of nature that ultimately developed
into a greater love of nation.
a. Remembrance to my Hometown
b. Our Mother Tongue
c. To Education
d. Initimate Alliance between Religion and
Education

8) In this poem, Rizal compared education to the

goodness of light, wisdom, hope, peace and truth.
a. Remembrance to my Hometown
b. Our Mother Tongue
c. To Education
d. Intimate Alliance between Religion and
Education

9) In this poem, Rizal noted the role of religion in

attaining good education.
a. Remembrance to my Hometown
b. Our Mother Tounge
c. To Education
d. Initimate Alliance between Religion and
Education

10) This was a prize winning poem of Rizal when

he was a student in UST. This poem proved that an
Indio was not only equal but also more superior
than the Spaniards in poetry writing.
a. To the Filipino Youth
b. They Ask Me for Verses
c. Hymn to Talisay
d. Kundiman

11) Rizal's loneliness is profoundly expressed in

this poem which has the lines, "His lyre had long
ago become so mute and broken; his use
stammers and no longer smiles at him." What is
the title of the poem?
a. Remembrance to my Hometown
b. Our Mother Tongue
c. To Education
d. Initimate Alliance between Religion and
Education

12) Written in 1895, the verses were used against

him during his trial in December 1896.
a. Remembrance to my Hometown
b. Our Mother Tounge
c. Hymn to Talisay
d. Intimate Alliance between Religion and
Education

13) The poem is one of the two only poems that

Rizal wrote in his vernacular. He, however, denied
authorship of such.
a. Remembrance to my Hometown
b. Our Mother Tongue
c. To Education
d. Intimate Alliance between Religion and
Education

14) The highest mountain in the continent of Africa

is ______.
a. Mount Everest
b. Mount Kilimanjaro
c. Mount Fuji
d. Mount Apo

15) He coined the term "survival of the fittest."

a. Karl Marx
b. August Comte
c. Herbert Spencer
d. Arnold Toynbee

16) This is a multilateral agreement regulating

international trade. According to its preamble, its
purpose was the "substantial reduction of tariffs
and other trade barriers and the elimination of
preferences on a reciprocal and mutually
advantageous basis."
a. APEC
b. ASEAN
c. NAFTA
d. GATT

17) The mountain that separates the continents of

Asia and Europe is ______.
a. Ural Mountain
b. Mount Everest
c. Mount Kilimanjaro
d. Mount Fuji

18) The "yellow race" is also known as:

a. Caucasians
b. Mongoloids
c. Negroids
d. Malays

19) Year 2014 has been declared by Pope Francis

as Year of the ______.
a. Laity
b. Hope
c. Faith
d. Righteousness

20) The Russian President who gave Crimea to

Ukraine in 1954 is ______.
a. Vladimir Putin
b. Michael Gorbachev
c. Joseph Stalin
d. Nikita Krushchev

21) Which of the following countries is located in

Central America:
a. Mexico
b. Puerto Rico
c. Panama
d. Colombia

22) The capital city of Australia.

a. Melbourne
b. Sydney
c. Canberra
d. Perth

23) The principle of checks and balances is

intended to maintain balance among executive,
legislative and judicial departments of the
government. Which one is a check on the executive
department by the judiciary?
a. Determining the salaries of the President and the
Vice President.
b. Declaring a legislative measure unconstitutional.
c. Declaring an act of the President unconstitutional.
d. Impeaching the President

24) ______ was named "Distinguished and Ever

Loyal City" by Legazpi.
a. Manila
b. Cebu
c. Bohol
d. Samar and Leyte

25) A Visayan bamboo drum:

a. Kudyapi
b. Tultogan
c. Silbay
d. Kutibeng
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1A 2C 3A 4B 5D 6B 7A 8C 9D 10A 11B 12C 13D 14B 15C 16D 17A 18B 19A 20D 21C 22C 23C 24A 25B

J1
1. 'Lost villages' like Pilfershire can be found:
a. using satellite imaging.
b. only by archaeologists.
c. often just by taking a walk in the woods.
d. All of the above.

2. The belief that processes like weathering and erosion are responsible for the appearance of the earth is
known as:
a. natural selection.
b. creationism.
c. uniformitarianism.
d. adaptation.

3. A place where people lived and/or worked and where the physical evidence of their existence can be or
has been recovered is:
a. a feature.
b. an ecofact.
c. a site.
d. an artifact.

4. Archaeology is a branch of
a. cultural anthropology.
b. biological anthropology.
c. anthropology.
d. paleoanthropology.

5. How does anthropology differ from other social sciences such as economics and sociology?
a. The other social sciences are holistic and integrative in their approach.
b. Anthropology tends to specialize in the workings of specific systems.
c. Anthropology is holistic and integrative in its approach.
d. Anthropology is more important than the other social sciences.

6. Researchers who study humans by residing in particular societies and observing the behaviors of the
people are:
a. archaeologists.
b. linguists.
c. ethnographers.
d. paleoanthropologists.

7. A person who believes that the current appearance of the earth can be best explained as having resulted
from a series of natural disasters is known as a:
a. debaclist.
b. cataclysmist.
c. catastrophist.
c. calamitist.
8. When the author refers to the 'detritus of past people' he is writing about their:
a. debris.
b. written records.
c. gravestones.
d. all the above.

9. Creationists believed the Earth had not changed since its creation less than six _________ years earlier.
a. hundred
b. thousand
c. million
d. billion

10. In 1797, John Frere found some unusual _________ in an English quarry.
a. animal remains
b. creationist documents
c. stone tools
d. human skulls

11. The significance of Frere's discovery was that the things he'd found were located
a. above a large deposit of gold
b. beneath the remains of extinct animals
c. in a place no one thought humans had ever lived
d. right where the elves had left them.

12.Which archaeological method is best for identifying large-scale land modifications?

a. test pits
b. ground-penetrating radar
c. aerial photography
d. proton magnetometers

13. Stratigraphy is:

a. the study of the earth's layers.
b. the jutting forward of the lower face and jaw area.
c. a design etched into a rock face.
d. the study of ancient diseases.

14. Charles Lyell, an English geologist and a uniformitarian, believed that the world must be extremely old.
His based his argument on the fact that
a. he had developed an innovative reading of Genesis.
b. catastrophic events (volcanoes, floods) had happened long ago.
c. he had found human and mammoth bones in the same cave.
d. erosion works incredibly slowly.

15. The three-age system refers to:

a. the human physical stages of infancy, puberty and adulthood.
b. the ripening of cheese.
c. the breakdown of human culture into a Stone Age, a Bronze Age and an Iron Age.
d. the chronological classification of human achievement into a Gold Age, a Silver Age, and a Bronze Age.

16. Who is best known as an ethnographer?

a. Jane Goodall
b. Dian Fossey
c. Margaret Mead
d. Farley Mowat

17. In nature a mode or strategy for survival is known as:

a. an association.
b. artificial selection.
c. an adaptation.
d. adaptive radiation.
18. While studying animals (e.g., finches and turtles) on the Galapagos islands, Darwin was struck by the
fact that
a. each island seemed to have a sort of finch or turtle that was related to the species on the mainland, but
recognizably different.
b. the island species were more advanced (stronger, faster) than those on the mainland.
c. the human population of the islands lived in tranquility with the animals.
d. fossil remains showed that the animals had existed there for millennia largely unchanged.

19. _________ is the set of strategies for survival that are NOT genetically determined.
a. Evolution
b. Adaptation
c. Culture
d. Social life

20. 'Subsistence patterns' refers to:

a. what people ate
b. where they lived
c. how they buried their dead
d. both A and C

21. According to Lewis Henry Morgan's stages of human culture, labeled savagery, barbarism and civilization,
which of the following statements is correct?
a. A culture that is in a stage other than civilized is 'stuck' there due to something lacking in their society.
b. A culture is civilized once it discovers pottery and animal husbandry.
c. The advancement of raw materials is the determining factor in deciding what stage a society is in.
d. All the above

22. Which field of anthropology concentrates on the human past?

a. paleoanthropology
b. archaeology
c. primatology
d. both A and B

23. Trace element analysis:

a. determines the geographic source of materials used by ancient peoples
b. is used to discover archaeological sites without digging
c. classifies items based on similarities and differences
d. determines spatial distribution of buried materials by digging holes

24. A proposed explanation for some phenomenon that may be derived initially from empirical observation
by a process called induction is a:
a. hypothesis.
b. theory.
c. scientific method.
d. deduction.

25. Artifacts _________; ecofacts __________

a. are valuable and rare; are easy to come by.
b. are made by humans; exhibit traces of human activity.
c. decay rapidly; last for a long time.
d. are facts about art; are facts about nature.

26. A site's spatial arrangement is:

a. not as important as the recovered artifacts
b. more important than the recovered artifacts
c. ruined once digging begins
d. none of the above

27. Which subfield of anthropology could be described as studying 'other people's garbage?'
a. primatology
b. archaeology
c. paleoanthropology
 d. linguistics

28. Taphonomy is
a. a systematic classification based on similarities and differences.
b. the study of how materials ended up in a particular place.
c. a study of the spatial relationships among artifacts, ecofacts, and features.
d. a dating technique based on the decay of a radioactive isotope of carbon.

29. A _________ contains primary refuse; a _________ contains secondary refuse.

a. kitchen; garden
b. grave; hospital
c. picnic site; trash dump
d. dumpster; recycling bin

30. Pompeii was unusually well preserved because

a. the layer of volcanic pumice created a seal over the remains
b. the avalanches pushed the remains into the sea
c. poisonous volcanic gases killed people instantly
d. the Romans embalmed the victims

31. The appropriateness of pedestrian surveys depends on two factors:

a. primary and secondary refuse
b. artifacts and ecofacts
c. visibility and obtrusiveness
d. test pits and remote-sensing devices

32. Which of the following is a remote-sensing device used to find archaeological sites?
a. ground-penetrating radar
b. proton magnetometers
c. electrical resistivity meters
d. all the above

33. Which of the following methods is not used to remove the soil enclosing site materials?
a. brushes
b. trowels
c. shovels
d. dental picks

34. The context in which an artifact is found:

a. is lost once digging begins.
b. is not as important as the artifact.
c. provides only a fraction of information.
d. is crucial to understanding the site.

35. Scientists don't usually determine an artifact's function by studying its

a. morphology.
b. molecular structure.
c. location.
d. wear patterns.

36. The presence of caribou bones found near the Hudson River valley in New York from a site dated 10,000
years ago implies:
a. there were good relations between Canada and the United States.
b. a much colder climate during that time period.
c. the main food source was caribou meat.
d. the pre-historic people who lived at this site had high cholesterol.

37. Which of the following signifies that a person was very young when they died?
a. The fusion of the epiphyses to the diaphysis.
b. The absence of cranial sutures.
c. The presence of deciduous dentition.
d. All of the above.
38. What is the difference between an absolute date and a relative date?
a. An absolute date refers to a year or a range of years, while a relative date indicates a chronological
order.
b. A relative date is derived from radiometric dating techniques, while an absolute date comes from
guesswork.
c. A relative date refers to a chronological order, while an absolute date indicates a year or a range of
years
d. An absolute date involves vodka, while a relative date is illegal.

39. By analyzing the levels of 13C in bones, researchers can establish whether an individual ate
a. mostly meat or most vegetables
b. mostly grains or mostly nuts and fruits
c. no dairy or lots of dairy
d. a certain type of honey produced only in sub-Saharan Africa

40. Which dating technique is based on the patterns of tree-ring growth?

a. radiocarbon dating
b. fission-track dating
c. paleomagnetic dating
d. dendrochronology

Answers below:
1 to 7: c
8. d
9. b
10. c
11. b
12. c
13. a
14. d
15 to 17. c
18. a
19. c
20. a
21. d
22. d
23. a
24. a
25. b
26. d
27. a
28. b
29. c
30. a
31.c
32. d
33. c
34. d
35. b
36. b
37. c
38. a
39. b
40. d
Choose the letter of the best answer. If no correct answer, write E.

K1

1. Sociology is the study of:

A. People in a society
B. Interactions among people
C. Social institutions
D. All of the above

2. Which theory believes that people in society battle over scarce resources like money, power, and
prestige?
A. Structural functionalism
B. Symbolic interaction
C. Feminist
D. Conflict

3. Conflict theory is primarily based in the work of

A. Emile Durkheim
B. Herbert Spencer
C. August Comte
D. Karl Marx

4. Social solidarity is based on

A. organic solidarity
B. mechanical solidarity
C. functional specialization
D. collective conscience

5. The division of labor characteristic of simple societies is

A. organic
B. segregated
C. functional
D. mechanical

6. Who stressed the development of alienation among workers in a capitalist system?

A. Emile Durkheim
B. August Comte
C. Max Weber
D. Karl Marx

7. He distinguished between societies that were based on organic solidarity and societies based on
mechanical solidarity.
A. August Comte
B. Max Weber
C. Karl Marx
D. Emile Durkheim

8. It is the sociological perspective that emphasizes the symbolic nature of human interactions.
A. Functionalism
B. Socialism
C. Humanism
D. Symbolic interactionism

9. The constant struggle between the cultural (conscious) and the material (conditions) may be explained
through
A. Dialectical Diffusion
B. Dialectical Revisionism
C. Dialectical Liberalism
D. Dialectical Materialism

10. Which of the following would you say best characterizes sociology’s main goal?
A. Sociology primarily attempts to catalogue facts about society without analyzing them.
B. Sociology primarily attempts to make moral pronouncements about ethics in society.
C. Sociology primarily attempts to understand thoughts, memory, perception, and personality.
D. Sociology primarily attempts to understand and explain the impact of social forces.

11. What is the definition of functionalism?

A. the study of the way people function in groups
B. the study of the probability that any given individual has for upward social mobility
C. the conservative response to the Social Reform movement
D. the study of the function of a social activity to determine the contribution that the activity makes to
society as a whole

12. Sociologists ask factual, comparative, developmental, and theoretical questions as they study the social
world. Which type of question is the following: “What accounts for the decline in the proportion of the
population voting in elections in recent years?”
A. factual
B. comparative
C. developmental
D. theoretical

13. What is microsociology?

A. the study of the internal dynamics of individual consciousness
B. the study of children in social life
C. another name for the sociology of computing
D. the study of face-to-face interaction in everyday life

14. Why is the act of drinking coffee symptomatic of globalization?

A. The act unites us with the millions of others who start their day with a cup of coffee.
B. The act increases an individual’s sense of connectedness with people of other races, ethnicities, and
national backgrounds from all over the planet.
C. Drinking coffee is simply drinking coffee and does not involve globalization.
D. The act shows how we are caught up in a complicated set of social and economic relationships
stretching across the world

15. The social contexts of our lives consist of more than just random assortments of actions or events; there
are regularities in the ways we behave and in the relationships we have with one another. This patterned
nature of social contexts is what sociologists refer to as which one of the following?
A. structuration
B. functionalism
C. macrosociology
D. social structure

16. A system of stratification where social positions are mainly achieved rather than ascribed and social
mobility is possible is which one of the following?
A. Caste
B. Status
C. Slavery
D. Class

17. What was the system of racial segregation in South Africa known as?
A. Multiculturalism
B. Genocide
C. Patricide
D. Apartheid

18. What is behavior towards a group or individual which treats them differently from other groups or
individuals called?
A. Prejudice
B. Racism
C. Fascism
D. Discrimination

19. Class consciousness involves which one of the following?

A. People aware of earning more than others
B. Over-emphasizing the importance of social class divisions in society
C. Being unaware of your real class interests
D. A sense of solidarity and awareness of shared interests with others in the same class

20. Which one of the following is not part of the functionalist view of stratification?
A. Stratification is necessary to ensure the right people are motivated to fill certain positions and it is
based on meritocracy.
B. Some positions are more important than others in society
C. Everyone has the talent to fill the top positions if they try hard enough
D. None of the above

21. In Marxist theory, the proletariat is:

A. a group between the upper class and the working class
B. a group of small-business owners
C. those who own the means of production
D. those who have to work for wages as they do not own the means of production

22. Which one of the following describes the ‘repressive state apparatus’?

A. The tools and implements used by the police

B. The machinery of government involved in spreading misleading ideas
C. Jamming technology used to intercept terrorist and other subversive messages
D. The parts of the state concerned with primarily physical means of keeping a population in line

23. Which one of the following attributes provides a physical basis for differentiation?
A. Income
B. Occupation
C. Religion
D. Sex

24. To say something is socially constructed means:

A. It only exists because it is created by human labour
B. It is found in every human society
C. It is a biological or natural occurrence to which human societies have attached great importance
D. It only exists because it is created by the interpretations, perceptions and actions of people in society

25. A stratification system where the hierarchy of status and power is based primarily on land ownership is
known as:
A. medievalism
B. warlordism
C. capitalism
D. feudalism

26. A stratification system where the hierarchy of status and power is based primarily on manufacturing is
known as:
A. medievalism
B. feudalism
C. serfdom
D. capitalism

27. A stratification system where the hierarchy of status and power is based primarily on spiritualism is
known as:
A. medievalism
B. feudalism
C. serfdom
D. castism

28. A stratification system where the hierarchy of status and power is based primarily on gender is known
as:

A. medievalism
B. feudalism
C. castism
D. patriarchy

29. A stratification system where the hierarchy of status and power is based primarily on race is known as:
A. feudalism
B. castism
C. patriarchy
D. apartheid

The processes of (1) the working class becoming more like the middle class, and (2) the middle class
becoming more like the working class are known, respectively, as:
A. homogenization and pasteurization
B. proletarianization and embourgeoisement
C. professionalization and pauperization
D. embourgeoisement and proletarianization

CA ===> ALL D

L1
1. Which of the following in NOT a major feature of Southeast Asian geography?
a. Southeast Asia has an extremely long coastline
b. Mountains and seas help to unite Southeast Asia
c. Southeast Asia is a region of islands and Peninsulas
d. Several important cities are located near the river deltas

2. Which of the following would have the greatest effect on the lives of the Chinese people?
a. The mountains c. The north wind
b. The monsoons d. The Desert

3. In which production does India lead world?

a. Wheat C. Spices
b. Tea d. Jute

4. Which best describes most of Russia’s coastline?

a. It is very good for trade because it is straight.
b. It is very good because it is the longest in the world
c. It is not very useful because there are not too many good ports
d. It is not very useful for trade because it stays frozen part of the year.

5. Why do much of the world’s trade passes through the Middle East
a. Because the people of the Middle East are among the best traders.
b. Because the best harbors are found in the Middle East
c. Because the Middle East connects three continents
d. All of the above

6. The geographic position of Southeast Asia has influenced its development in what way?
a. It is set apart from the rest of the world.
b. It is a natural area for the development of industry.
c. It has forced Southeast Asian countries to conquer neighboring lands.
d. It has made it an important trade center between the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

7. Which of the following statement is true about Chinese geography?

a. The mountains of China are along the east coast.
b. Geography has in part isolated China from the world.
c. The Rivers of China are navigable for only a short distance.
d. Geography has had little to do with China’s unique development.

8. Which of the following statements about India’s geography is NOT true?

a. Southern India is a land of mountains, forest and jungles
b. The Deccan was isolated China from most of India by geography.
c. Mountain pass through the Himalayas have helped migrations into India.
d. The rivers of India play only a small role in the lives of the people.

9. What climate is most of Russia known for?

a. Tropical c. Temperate
b. Continental d. Humid
10. What does the Suez Canal connect?
a. Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific Ocean
b. Atlantic Ocean with the Black Sea
c. Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea
d. Mediterranean Sea with the Black Sea

11. If you went from Hanoi to Saigon, you would probably travel in which direction?
a. North c. East
b. South d. West

12. As a person travels west in China what will he most likely to find?
a. Mountains and desert country
b. Densely populated cities
c. Large agricultural areas
d. Dry loess plains

13. The earliest civilization of India was located in the valley what river?
a. Ganges River c. Brahmaputra river
b. Indus river d. Godavari River

14. Where are the great forests of Russia found?

a. Tundra c. Steppe
b. Taiga d. Desert

15. Most of the land of the Middle East is

a. Jungle c. Desert
b. Steppe d. Savanna

16. Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is located to the west of what country?
a. Cambodia c. Laos
b. Philippines d. Indonesia

17. The most densely populated areas of China are found in what area?
a. Near industrial areas c. in the western mountains
b. In the river valleys d. on the southern plateau

18. Which of the following does NOT affect the climate?

a. Cold winds from central Asia
b. The wide range of latitude
c. The monsoon winds from the south
d. The warm ocean currents along the coast

19. Why were the Mongols able to invade Russia easily?

a. The Russian had an excellent army.
b. Many Russians welcomed the Mongols.
c. The Mongols had the help of other nations.
d. There were no barriers in the steppe to stop them.

20. Only 15% of the land of the Middle East is suitable for farming. 85% is unsuitable for what reason?
a. It is too dry c. There are too many factories
b. It is too hilly d. None of these

21. What activities can make significant improvements in students’ communicative effectiveness and
using the world atlas and geography culture, if those students can build up written fluency?
a. Case study method c. Print-based activities
b. Concept formation activities d. on-line activities

22. What teaching strategy is best to use when you like to facilitate the use of matrix headings as a model
to guide the transformation of information?
a. The teacher must first distribute to the class a summary report or descriptive report.
b. The teacher may provide a visual aid when possible to explain abstract concepts.
c. The teacher may use a concept development strategy.
d. The teacher may identify a concept for the observers.

23. What teaching technique is used when you select or create learning supports or an alternative of
providing time to conduct research on the topic, problem, assertion, or question? This technique requires
you to arrange the chairs so that there is a small circle for the student who will actively discuss and a large
outer circle for the observers.
a. Case study c. dueling documents
b. Fishbowl d. on line

24. What strategy will you use to examine unique events, issues or a pressing problem that can be real,
fictional or hypothetical? This strategy can also be used to describe the diverse group of people, cultures,
ethnic groups and languages?
a. Gallery walk c. Case studies
b. Synaptic d. Concept formation

25. What game to play when the Social Science teacher explains the two documents that are competing
to tell the story of the past and the task is to decide which documents should win the game?
a. Dueling documents c. Gallery walk
b. Debriefing d. KWL

Answers Below:
1. B
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. C
6. D
7. D
8. D
9. B
10. C
11. B
12. A
13. B
14. B
15. C
16. B
17. A
18. B
19. D
20. A
21. C
22. A
23. B
24. C
25. A

M1
1. Allied Powers and Axis were the protagonist in the World War II. US entered the war on the side of the
Allied Powers and turned to the tide of the war in their favor. Which AXIS power was the first to
surrender to the Allied Power?
a. Japan c. Turkey
b. Germany d. Italy

2. Monotheism or the belief of one god was first associated with the Jewish people. However, an Egyptian
ruler, Amenhoetep IV espoused the idea of Monotheism in Egypt. What name did Amenhoetep
assumed later?
a. Ramses c. Thutmose
b. Akhnaton d. Khufu
3. Feudalism was not uniform in all countries however the characteristics features are the same. Which
among the following was not the feature of feudalism?
a. Fealty c. Feif
b. Guild d. Homage

4. Among the following religions, which religion believes in reincarnation?

a. Christianity c. Hinduism
b. Judaism d. Islamism

5. This was the language used during the middle ages. It was used by the Christian Church in all its
ceremonies/rituals.
a. French c. Latin
b. Italian d. Spanish

6. The propaganda movement was one example of Filipino nationalism. However most people of today
doubt the nationalism intention of the propagandist due to its non- advocacy of:
a. Assimilation of the Philippines by Spain
b. Reform in the administration of the Philippines
c. Separation of the Philippines from the Spain
d. Annexation of the Philippines

7. After the Fil-Am war the Americans imposed restrictions on Filipinos. The ten year period was referred
as period of suppressed nationalism and one policy was reconcentration which means:
a. formation of the federal party
b. capture of rebel soldiers
c. restrictions in the membership in armed bands
d. settlement of Filipinos in one area

8. In pre-colonial Philippines the judicial process has similarity with that practiced in Europe.
a. Judge c. Ordeal
b. Jury d. Elders

9. The religious schism which occurred in our country during the 1896 –1898 revolutions resulted in the
formation of a religious sect popularly known as
a. Iglesia ni Kristo c. Aglipay church
b. Anglican Church d. Episcopal church
10. The Japanese successful invasion of the Philippines was climaxed by the surrender of the joint Fil-Am
forces in May 6, 1942 in
a. Bataan c. Capas
b. Corregidor d. Manila

11. Industrial revolution is characterized by the factory system. What was the effect of the factory system in
the family?
a. it unified the family c. it weakened the family
b. it strengthened the family d. it solidified the family

12. The 9th century in Europe was period of struggle or nation states to unite for fear of Austrian
domination. In the unification of Italy young Italy was a by word. What is young Italy?
a. an army c. an ideal
b. an organization d. an order

13. The term Barbarians was in Europe was period of struggle or nation states to unite for fear of Austrian
domination. In the unification of Italy, young Italy was a by word. What is young Italy?
a. Asians c. Germans
b. Romans d. Russians

14. Which among the following epic tells the story of a man who fought the Moors to prevent Islamism from
dominating his country?
a. song of Roland c. Beowulf
b. Don Quixote d. El Cid

15. One principle upheld by the congress of Vienna was the principle of legitimacy. This means that rulers of
European nation be
 a. deposed from power
c. removed from power
b. retained in power
d. restored in power

16. The North Atlantic Pact agreed by the Western nations after World War II was an alliance whose stance
is
a. defensive c. aggressive
b. offensive d. non-military

17. Humanism of ancient period is associated with this group of people who valued so much man’s capacity
for excellence
a. Romans c. Assyrians
b. Egyptians d. Greeks

18. Political revolution of the late 18th and 19th centuries was characterized by the overthrow of the existing
government. Latin America revolution of 1775 was an example of this. Which among the following
causes of revolutions was NOT TRUE to Latin American and USA.
a. Taxation c. Mercantilism
b. abuses of colonizers d. Abuses of despotic divine

19. Filipinization Policy was started by Govt. Taft. This was meant to make Filipinos accept America
Sovereignty. This is described as the policy of …
a. introducing American culture
b. gradual substitution of American officials with Filipinos
c. allowing Filipinos to display Filipino flag
d. encourage Filipinos to promote Filipino product

20. The use of magic charms as very common among pre-Spanish Filipinos. One of these is anting-anting or
agimat which is meant to
a. insure the possessor against weapon of every kind
b. made the possessor lovable to ladies
c. made the possessor invisible
d. made him walk is storm or sea without getting wet

21. Pre-colonial trade in the Philippines was prosperous business transaction made of
a. money system c. credit system
b. barter system d. banking system

22. Memberships in the Katipunan comes in grader: Katipunan, first; Kawal, second; Bayani, third. Each had
a specified color and design as well as password so they could maintain their secrecy of movement. The
password for the Kawal grade was:
a. Rizal c. Kawal
b. Gomburza d. Sundalo

23. Memories of brutality which was inhuman during the Japanese regime were always associated with a
particular Japanese group called:
a. Kalibapi c. Kamikaze
b. Kempetai d. Samurai

24. Men and women of pre-colonial times had weakness for personal adornment. Aside from jewels,
tattooing of the body was common. In the Visayas tattooed men were called
a. Umalahokan c. Ati
b. Pintados d. Polista

25. As promised by Gen. McArthur, he would return to liberate the Filipinos after he could train troops in
Australia. The Leyte landing signified the liberation of the Philippines, as well as the return of the
Commonwealth government. Who was the Commonwealth President who came with McArthur?
a. Romulo c. Osmeña
b. Roxas d. Quezon

26. The American promise granting independence to Filipinos after a transition period was contained in the
following legislation EXCEPT:
 a. Jones Law c. Phil. Bill 1902
b. Hares-Hawes CuttingLaw
d. Tydings-McDuffe Law

27. The practice of having surnames was started during the Spanish regime through the order of …
a. Gov. Gen. Jaudenes c. Gov. Gen Dela Torre
b. Gov. Gen.Claveria d. Gov. Gen. Polavieja

28. The veneration of the soul spirits was common among ancient Filipinos. Memories of their dead
relatives were kept alive through carved idols. This practice was called ______.
a. Cult of the Dead c. Nature of Worship
b. Mass of the Dead d. Divination

29. The Industrial Revolution brought about a new class people. The people who belong to this class
comprised the greater percentage of the population. The term used for them was …
a. middle class c. clergy
b. nobility d. working class

30. After the Congress of Vienna, the Matternich System checked Liberalism and Democracy. To prevent the
application of the Matternich System in the Western Hemisphere, the US president issued this policy
called ______.
a. Blood and Iron c. Monroe Doctrine
b. Hoover Moratorium d. Truman Doctrine

31. The scramble for territories overseas took a rapid pace after 1871. Within the period of 1880-1910
powerful nations practically partitioned the world among themselves. Acquired territories became source
of raw materials and market for finished products. What is the proper term for this movement?

a. Balance of Power c. Concession

b. Imperialism d. Sphere of Influence

32. The period of 1894 to the end of 19 th century saw the rise of nation state characterized by intense
nationalism where people fought and human rights. Who among the following was responsible for
unifying German into nation?
a. Cavour c. Bismarck
b. Garibaldi d. William of Prussia

33. Alexander the Great dreamed of blending the culture of Greeks with the east. He successfully launched
campaign against the Persians in order to take control of the East. Thus the merging of the two cultures
was achieved. What term is applied to the blending of Greek and Eastern culture?
a. Hellenic c. Hellenistic
b. Gracco Oriental d. Graeco-Roman

34. In the early part of the 20th Century. East Europe was the problem area due to the growing nationalism
of the people in this territory. This territory is specially referred to as the Balkans. What was the popular
term applied to this critical area which was to be spot where a great way may start?
a. danger spot c. trouble zone
b. powder keg d. explosive region

35. Great powers in Europe and Asia formed alliance after World War I for the purpose of security. Alliance
at this time were identified because of ideology they advocated which was either totalitarianism or
democracy. Which among the four countries was on the side of the democratic bloc?
a. Italy c. Russia
b. Japan d. Germany

36. Africa is popularly known as the dark continent. This term meant to describe Africa because_______
a. its people are predominantly dark color
b. the people are uncivilized
c. little is known of the place
d. it had never been fully explored and settled

37. Law making body of the country is called by a specific name, usually by a term in their own language.
Which country has the Reichstag as its law making body?
 a. France c. Germany
b. Russia d. Australia
38. Communist influence spread with the successful take-over of Lenin in Russia in the 1917 Revolution.
Communism is against_____.
a. collectivisation c. private property
b. workers rule d. cooperation

39. What do Bolshevism, Hitlerism, Fascism have in common?

a. abolition of private property
b. government-controlled political party
c. belief in the increase in population
d. establishment of a corporate stat

40. Rizal traveled a lot and met many foreign friends. Who among the
following was considered a best friend of Rizal?
a. Otto Becker c. Henry Kipping
b. Ferdinand Blumentritt d. Karl Wilmer

41. Rizal’s famous poem “ To the Filipino Youth” emphasized that _____
a. Young Filipinos should fight for their country
b. Educated Filipino youth should give importance to their country
c. Filipino youth must work hard for their country
d. Young Filipinos are needed by the country

42. Filipino as a term used in reference to the natives started during Rizals’ time. Previous to this, the Spaniards
had always referred to the natives as______.
a. Creoles c. Indios
b. Insulares d. Peninsulares

43. In his early life, Rizals’ family had been in good terms with the Spaniards, particularly Spanish officials.
His first real experience of Spanish injustice and cruelty occurred when _______.
a. his brother Paciano was maltreated in school, the Dominican College of San Jose
b. his mother was imprisoned
c. his father’s property were confiscated
d. he was not allowed to receive the first prize in a poem contest

44. The organization formed by Rizal to bring Filipinos together into a cohesive group that would give mutual
protection to each other in any adversity and provide defense against violence and injustice:
a. Circulo Hispano Filipino
b. La Liga Filipina
c. Propaganda Movement
d. Indios Bravos

45. Which among the following books did Rizal scholarly work on by annotating it in order to help Filipinos
broaden their knowledge about their past?
a. Noli Me Tangere
b. El Filibusterismo
c. Sucesos de la Islas Filipinas
d.LesMiserables
ANSWERS BELOW:

1A 2B 3B 4C 5C 6C 7D 8D 9C 10B 11C 12B 13B 14D 15D 16A 17D 18D 19B 20A 21B 22B 23B
24B 25C 26C 27B 28A 29D 30C 31D 32C 33D 34B 35D 36C 37C 38C 39B 40B 41B 42C 43B
44B 45C

N1
1. The Vice President may be appointed as a Member of the Cabinet. Such appointment requires
A. a confirmation from the Commission on Appointments
B. no confirmation
C. a confirmation from the Civil Service Commission of the Philippines
D. a confirmation from all the members of the Cabinet
2. John was born on 12 February 1972 of British father and Filipino mother. On his 18 th birthday, he elected
to be a Filipino citizen in accordance with the law. Which of the following is NOT correct for John’s
situation before and after his decision?
A. He is now considered a natural-born citizen.
B. He was already a Filipino citizen by virtue of his mother even before his decision.
C. He can vote in local and national election.
D. He is a naturalized citizen by election.

3. The first Article of the 1987 Philippine Constitution is the _____.

A. Suffrage
B. National Territory
C. Preamble
D. Bill of Rights

4. Considering the limitation of tenure, which elective official has the least term of office?
A. Senator
B. President
C. Congressman
D. Mayor

5. Suffrage is the ___

A. Right to become Filipino citizen
B. Right to vote
C. Right to be elected in local and national election
D. Bill of Rights

6. All of the following have the right to vote EXCEPT

A. Illiterates
B. Convicts
C. Disabled persons
E. Overseas Filipino Workers

7. The executive power is vested in the_____.

A. Senate
B. President
C. House of Representatives
D. Supreme Court

8. In case of death or resignation of both the President and Vice-President, the ______________ shall then
act as President until the President or Vice-President shall have been elected and qualified.
A. Chief Justice
B. Senate President
C. House Speaker
D. Spouse

9. It is an order issued by a court to a person detaining another, to produce the body of the prisoner at a
certain time and place, and to show sufficient cause for holding in custody the individual.
A. Writ of Amparo
B. Writ of Habeas Corpus
C. Writ of Kalikasan
D. Writ of Habeas Data

10. The Philippine patrimony includes BUT one of the following:

A. Monetary Reserves
B. National Heroes
C. National Monuments
D. Cuisine

11. It can be invoked when the right to life, liberty or security of a person is violated or threatened with
violation by an unlawful act of a public official or employee or of a private individual or entity.
A. Writ of Kalikasan
B. Writ of Amparo
C. Writ of Habeas Corpus
D. Warrant of Arrest

12. The Philippines has used _______ Constitutions.

A. 6
B. 5
C. 4
D. 3

13. When the writ of amparo is served, the court may issue any of the following except:
A. Witness Protection order
B. Temporary restraining order
C. Inspection order
D. Production order

14. The writ of habeas corpus cannot be suspended except in case of____ when the public safety requires
it.
A. Rebellion only
B. Rebellion or Invasion
C. Invasion only
D. Treason

15. The ________ Philippine Constitution has an entire Article solely for Religion.
A. 1943
B. 1899
C. 1973
D. Malolos

16. In the 1899 Philippine Constitution, the legislative power shall be exercised by the ____.
A. Batasang Pambansa
B. Assembly of Representatives of the Nation
C. Congress
D. Permanent Commission

17. The Malolos Constitution stipulated that in case of death or resignation of the President, his functions
shall be exercised by the ____________.
A. Vice-President
B. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
C. Speaker of the Assembly
D. Head of Permanent Commission

18. In the 1899 Philippine Constitution, the President is elected ______.

A. directly by the people
B. by the Members of the National Assembly and special Representatives
C. by the Members of the Permanent Commission
D. by the Members of the Council of Government

19. Emilio Aguinaldo signed the 1899 Philippine Constitution in Malolos, Bulacan on ____.
A. January 20, 1899
B. January 21, 1899
C. January 30, 1899
D. January 31, 1899

20.____________ served as the President of the Congress during the drafting of the Malolos Constitution.
A. Pablo Tecson
B. Pedro Paterno
C. Emilio Aguinaldo
D. Antonio Luna

Answers:
All B.
1. According to historian Ambeth Ocampo, the Spanish dominion over the islands to be known later as
Filipinas began only in 1565 with the arrival of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi.
A. Both the first and the second underlined words are correct
B. Only the first underlined word is correct
C. Only the second underlined word is correct
D. The two underlined words are both wrong

2. The Portuguese explorer who organized the Spanish expeditions to the East Indies from 1519 to 1521
A. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
B. Ferdinand Magellan
C. Ruy Lopez de Villalobos
D. Garcia Jofre de Loaisa

3. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi's expedition consisted of the following ships EXCEPT:

A. San Pedro
B. San Lucas
C. San Antonio
D. San Juan

4. Who among the following does not belong to the group

A.Alvaro de Saavedra Ceron
B. Ruy Lopez de Villalobos
C. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
D. Gomez Perez Dasmarinas

5. He was the first Governor-General during the Spanish colonial rule.

A. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
B. Ferdinand Magellan
C. Luis Perez Dasmarinas
D. Gomez Perez Dasmarinas

6. In 1521, Ferdinand Magellan named the islands of Leyte and Samar, Las Islas Filipinas in honor of
the King of Spain.
A. Only the last underlined word is wrong.
B. All the underlined words are wrong.
C. All the underlined words are correct.
D. Only the second underline word is correct.

7. Lapu-lapu collaborated with Datu Zula, the chieftain of Sugbu (now Cebu) to defend Mactan Island
against Ferdinand Magellan and his men.
A. The above statement is true.
B. The above statement can be true.
C. The above statement is false.
D. The above statement is somewhat true.

8. The only ship used by Magellan’s expedition that managed to return to Spain
A. San Juan
B. Trinidad
C. Concepcion
D. Victoria

9. The Galleon Trade is between

A. Acapulco and Manila
B. Madrid and Manila
C. Acapulco and Cebu
D. Madrid and Cebu

10. The New Spain refers to

A. Philippines
B. Mexico
C. Spice Islands
D. Cuba

11. During Spain’s 333 year rule in the Philippines, the colonists had to fight off the Chinese pirates, the
most famous of which was ___.
A. Yamashita
B. Mr. Wong
C. Limahong
D. Lin Pei

12. The King of Spain during Miguel Lopez de Legazpi’s expedition to the East Indies
A. Phillip II
B. Charles II
C. Phillip I
D. Charles I

Answers:
1-A 2-B 3-C 4-D 5-A 6-B 7-C 8-D 9-A 10-B 11-C 12-D