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A. II and III
B. II only
C. I and III
D. I, II and III
7. This literally means "Opposite the Arctic". This is the 5th largest landmass
and the least a. Africa
A. Africa
B. North Pole
C. South Pacific
D. Antarctica
9. This is one of the world’s leading oil producers. The country has the highest
per capital income in Latin America, though its national wealth is very
unevenly distributed. This country helped in the founding of OPEC.
A. Mexico
B. Brazil
C. Venezuela
D. Ecuador
10. This is the second most populated country in the world. This nation still
practices caste determination, child bride, dowry system and girl child
infanticide especially in the rural areas.
A. China
B. India
C. Canada
D. Pakistan
12. This country assumed full sovereignty over a strategic canal from the
United States on December 31, 1999.
A. Solomon Island
B. Panama
C. Egypt
D. Colombia
14. The April 1986 Chernobyl explosion is the world’s worst nuclear disaster
wherein 3 people were killed in the initial explosion. Chernobyl is located in
A. Ukraine
B. Russia
C. Latvia
D. Lithuania
17. This is the second largest continent, home of the largest desert and was
also believed to be the birthplace of humanity.
A. Africa
B. North America
C. South America
D. Asia
18. Why is Africa often called "Dark Continent" until the 19th century?
A. It is a land of mystery and paradox
B Its peoples are all black and dark
C. Its forest is impenetrable
D. Its notorious for disease
26. What was the first term given by Marcelo H. Del Pilar to the hidden control
and domination by Spanish religious priests over the colonial government?
A. las suerte partidas
B. fray botod
C. pase region
D. frailocracia
34. . Nelson Mandela sacrificed so much in his life – family, friends and a big
chunk of his life for things he believed in a democratic South Africa, with equal
rights and a beacon of hope for the rest of the world. Nelson Mandela’s dream
for South Africa, which was realized, was __________.
A. cooperation C. democracy
B. unity D. supremacy
37. The Philippine Legislature has two houses: senate and House of
Representatives. What term best describes this setup?
A. Bicameralism
B. Bipartisanship
C. Unicameralism
D. Co-legislative power
38. How do you call the tax imposed on all employed and practicing
professionals?
A. Income Tax
B. Real estate tax
C. Community Tax
D. Inheritance Tax
39. This field with the study of how human beings behave.
A. Philosophy
B. Morality
C. Psychology
D. Ethics
42. In July 1901, Isabelo delos Reyes founded the first labor union in the
country. What was its name?
A. Association of the Philippine Labor
B. Union ObreraDemocratica
C. Union Trabajadores de Filipinos
D. Association De CompaniaTabacalera
43. The Philippine lies in the _____, an area where volcanoes are active.
A. Archipelagic fault line
B. Ring of fire
C. Wheel of fire
D. Volcanic Rim
44. During the June 12, 1898 Declaration of Independence, a band played the
Marcha Nacional Filipino What band was this?
A. Pangkatkawayang ng Pateros
B. Kawit Cavite Band
C. Malabon Band
D. San Francisco de Malabon
45. Which power of the state enables it to impose charge of burden upon
persons, property or property rights for the use and support of the government
expenditures for social services and a way of revenue collection?
A. Eminent domain
B. Expropriation
C. Value added tax
D. Taxation
48. Article IV of the 1987 Constitution, who has the power to declare the
existence of the State War?
A. Senate President
49. Section 3, Article XIV states that “All educational institutions shall include
the study of ________ as part of the curriculum.
A. History
B. Science & Technology
C. Sports
D. Constitution
52. The basic principle of taxation where the sources of funds/ revenues
should be efficient to meet the needs of public expenditure.
A. Fiscal adequacy
B. Equality
C. Equity
D. Administrative feasibility
54. An International convention where the Philippine can validate its claim to
the Spratlys and other territories in the west Philippine Sea
A. United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea
B. Rio de Janiero Convention
C. Geneva convention
D. Kyoto Protocol
57. What was the title of Rizal’s poem from which the following lines were
taken? “Whoever knows not how to love his native tongue is worse than any
beast or evil smelling fish. To make our language richer ought to be our wish
the same as any mother loves to feel the young.’’
A. HulingPaalam
B. Sa mgaKabataangPinoy/ To the Filipino Youth/ A La Juventud Filipina
C. Sa akingmgaKababata/ Our Mother Tongue
D. Sa mgakababaihan ng Malolos/ To the Women of Malolos
61. Martial law reminded in force until 1981 under Proclamation number:
A. 1081
B. 1425
C. 9994
D. 7610
62. This is the longest river in the country, which originates from the
mountains of Quirino and Nueva Viscaya and drains the whole Cagayan
Valley existing through the town of Aparri and Cagayan
A. Rio Grande de Cagayan
B. Agno river
C. Abra River
D. Pampanga River
64. During the Spanish period, it refers to the privilege of the provincial
governor to engage in trade
A. Corregimientos
B. Alcaldia
C. Alcalde mayor
D. Indulto de comercio
69. The fulfillment of the collective needs to the human species, including
global society
A. Political will
B. Common good
C. Public interest
D. Justice
70. One of the types of positive economics that collects and presents data that
can describe the phenomena
A. Growth
B. Descriptive economics
72. An international convention where the Philippines can validate its claim to
the Spratly and other territories in the West Philippine Sea
A. Kyoto Protocol
B. Geneva Convention
C. United Nations Conventions on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
D. RIO DE Janiero CONVENTION
74. What values are being promoted by the Philippine Government when it
launched the “Juan Time” project in 2011?
A. Punctuality
B. Austerity
C. Palabra de Honor
D. Close family ties
79. It is the fundamental basis for data gathered in the science of Sociology,
Biology and Physics.
A. Belief
B. Logic
C. Wisdom
D. Observation
80. The Act/Law that led to the granting of ten-year transition period.
A. Hare –Hawes Cutting Bill
B. Independence Law
C. Tidings-McDuffie Law
D. Parity Rights
81. The author of ‘’Flora de Filipinas’’ circa 1837, the botanical illustrations of
plant specimens that grow into the Philippines herbarium.
A. Gov. Narciso Claveria
B. Fr. Manuel Blanco
C. Padre Emmanuel Gonzales
D. Gov. Polavieja
83. What shows the kind of thinking which likes to identify an idea or dilemma,
wherein thinkers may engage in such mental activities such as careful
observation, recalling, imaging, inquiring, interpreting, evaluating, classifying
and judging?
A. Doing without knowing
B. Following orders
C. Reflecting
D. Act on impulse
84. The earliest mode of economic life in human history according to Karl
Marx.
A. Agricultural
B. Primitive communism
C. Reciprocity
D. Enlightened self- interest
85. 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
A. Assimilation
B. Cultural relativism
C. Acculturation
D. Enculturation
86. Cooperative can eventually put up banks of their own. What are the
88. It refers to the full and fair equivalent of the property taken from its owner
by the expropriator and the gauge for computation is not the taker’s gain but
the owner’s loss. In order for the payment to be ‘’just’’ it must be real,
substantial, full, and ample; made within a reasonable time from the taking of
the property
A. Just compensation
B. Property
C. Eminent domain
D. Public use
89. The ‘’La Liga Filipina’’ was CONCRETE EVIDENCE of Rizal’s desire for
I. Revolt against the Spaniards
II. Unite the entire Philippine archipelago
III. Fight violence and injustice
A. I and II
B. II and IV
C. II and III
D. I and IV
90. If you keep seeing your ways of doing things as the right way and
everybody else’s as the wrong way, you tend to have the attitude called:
A. Cultural relativism
B. Ethnocentrism
C. Xenophobia
D. Ethical relativism
A. IV-III-II-I
B. II-III-IV-I
C. II-IV-III-I
D. III-II-IV-I
92. Thinking is a purposeful activity and the unconscious mind can join this
thought process which will result with good ideas:
A. Feelings
B. Instincts
C. Dreams
D. Insights.
95. What is the branch of philosophy that studies the origin, evolution and
structure of the universe, especially such characteristics as space, time,
causality and freedom?
A. Cynicism
B. Consciencism
C. Cosmology
D. Conceptualism
96. It is a principle that no one is above the law and the laws must be obeyed
by all the constituents:
A. Social justice
B. Rule of majority
C. Egalitarian rule
D. Rule of Law
99. The Philippine currency and its stability is protected and supervised by:
A. NEDA
B. BangkoSentral ng Pilipinas
C. Bureau of Treasury
D. Boy scout of the Philippines
100. Students and teachers stand at attention during flag ceremonies. School
principals assign guard on the street to stop vehicles during ceremonies. How
does the public take this practice?
A. The flag is for all citizens; it is a symbol of the nation
101. Squatters according to law cannot be ejected for their present place of
residence unless:
A. They are given disturbance fees
B. They are assured a place to go
C. There is a livelihood in the relocation place
D. They are paid for their old houses
103. The housing program for all these years did not succeed because:
A. Squatters are spoiled by politicians
B. Squatters sell their allotted houses to merchants
C. Squatters return to squatter’s area
D. Squatters is form of livelihood
104. Values Education is Integrated in the curriculum of all levels. Which of the
following support this statement?
A. Additional classroom will be needed
B. There is no need for training of teacher to teach
C. Values education is stressed
D. New teacher will be hired
105. According to Confucius, what is the best way to rule a people to attain
harmony?
A. By allowing people to do as they please
B. By consulting the government
C. By moral example
D. By force
106. What kind of energy source has been explored from volcanic resources?
A. Solar energy
B. Crude oil energy
C. Natural gas energy
D. Geothermal energy
107. Whose values are most evident in children before they go to school?
A. Peer value system
B. Teacher-classmate value system
C. Mother-father value system
D. Maid or yaya-value system
108. A rich candidate bought a big family by the thousand. On Election day, no
one was allowed to leave their homes. What right was deprived the members
109. Local peace negotiations should be the primary concern of what office?
A. Local municipal and provincial executives
B. Church hierarchy
C. Philippine national police
D. Philippine marine SWAT force
111. Of the following, which is not among the major good traits of cultural
communities in highland regions?
A. Patience
B. Frugality
C. Extravagance
D. Industry
115. One of the types of positive economics that collects and presents data
that can describe the phenomena is:
A. Descriptive economics
B. Economic theory
C. Growth
D. Stability
121. In order to use an on-line database service, which of the following are
needed?
A. Computer, tele-computing software, printer
B. Computer, phone line, printer, CD-ROM drive
C. Phone line, tele-computing software, modem, computer
D. Tele-computing software, modem, phone line
123. The 1986 Constitution contains this number of articles including the
transitory provisions
A. 20
B. 18
130. The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality
education at this level.
A. Elementary
B. Tertiary
C. Secondary
D. All levels
131. The office that shall have jurisdiction to investigate on its own any act or
mission of any public official when such act or omission appear to be illegal ,
unjust , improper or inefficient.
A. Municipal court
133. After World II, the United States paid this amount to the Philippine
government , through the Philippine War Damage Commission, for war
damages and rehabilitation.
A. $620 M
B. $120 M
C. $250 M
D. None of the above
134. He was the Philippine President who proposed the rigorous program,
“land for the Landless’’.
A. Carlos Garcia
B. Diosdado Macapagal
C. Ramon Magsaysay
D. Ferdinand Marcos
135. In 1956 agreement between the United States and the Philippines
extended American rights in the Philippines not only in the exploitation of
natural resources but in all economic activities.
A. Parity Agreement
B. Laurel – Langley Agreement
C. Quirino – Foster Agreement
D. None of the above
136. This act of the United States Congress provided for the establishment of
the Philippine Assembly and the first elective positions in the Philippine
Government
A. Tidings –McDuffie Act
B. Philippine Bill of 1902
C. Philippine Autonomy Act
D. None of the above
137. “The Philippines is for the Filipinos in the same manner that America is
for the America is for the Americans’’ is a statement attributed to:
A. Apolinario Mabini
B. Gen. Miguel Malvar
C. Emilio Aguinaldo
D. Pedro Paterno
138. Which of the following is a provision of the Pact of Biak – na- Bato
between the rebels and the Spanish authorities in the Philippines?
140. The Katipunan in Cavite was divided into two faction—the Magdiwang
and the Magdalo. While the Magdiwang in Cavite was led by Mariano Alvarez,
who lead the Magdalo faction?
A. Ciriaco Bonifacio
B. Daniel Tirona
C. Baldomero Aguinaldo
D. Artemio Ricarte
141. He was the founder and first editor of La Solidaridad in Barcelona, Spain
and was considered the greatest orator of the Filipino colony in Spain?
A. Marciano Ponce
B. Jaena Graciano Lopez
C. Marcelo H. Del Pilar
D. Gregorio H. Del Pilar
142. Jose Rizal was very much travelled man. He wrote his novels when he
was abroad. Where did Rizal write his novels?
A. Zurich
B. Heidelberg
C. Paris
D. Berlin
144. A child discovered a new formula for decreasing the population of ants.
She submitted the research to a teacher who claimed the research as hers.
The teacher violated:
A. Right to choose
B. Human right
C. Right to intellectual property
D. Right to live within one’s means
145. Philippine economy indices are closely related to the rise and fall of the:
A. London Pounds
B. German Mark
146. Democracy refers to the involvement of all the citizens in the control of
government, while an oligarchy relegates control of government to:
A. The mother country
B. An autocrat
C. A religious group
D. A select few
148. In moral life, responsibility depends on one’s knowingly and freely doing
an act. In which of the following situations would you attribute responsibility?
A. A person unknowingly passes counterfeit money
B. An insane person strikes someone’s head with a hammer
C. A four – year –old fires a loaded gun killing his own father
D. A nurse administers a medicine despite strong doubts about it
149. Which type of justice implies the duty of one individual to give another
what he is due?
A. Social justice
B. International justice
C. Commutative justice
D. Distributive justice
152. Maternity leaves are extended to women. What legal provision extends
this?
A. Article XIV Education
B. Article XIII Sec 14 Women
C. Article XII Bill of Rights
D. Article XIII Role and Rights of People’s Organization
154. El Filibusterismo is the sequel of Noli Me Tangere and like the first
book it was written in Spanish. To whom did he dedicate this second novel?
A. To his beloved parents
B. To the suffering Filipino people
C. To the executed Filipino priest GOMBURZA
D. To his love, Leonora Rivera
155. On time that Rizal returned in the Philippines, his novel, Noli Me Tangere
had already caused disputes especially among the friars. Who is the
Augustinian friar who published an eight- series handout to attack to attack
Noli Me Tangere?
A. Padre Jose Rodriguez
B. Padre Antonio Obach
C. Padre Jose Bech
D. Padre Federico Faura
156. The first commercial bank in the Philippines and the Far East
A. Allied Bank
B. China Bank
C. BDO
D. Banco Islas de Filipinas
158. Year 2014 has been declared by Pope Francis as Year of the:
A. Laity
B. Hope
C. Faith
D. Righteousness
159. If you keep seeing your ways doing things as the right way, you
tend to have the attitude called:
A. Cultural relativism
B. Ethical relativism
C. Ethnocentricism
D. Xenophobi
160. The employees of ABC Corporation want to associate, pool their savings
and use the fund as soon as possible to grant loans to members and
capitalized and operate the canteen of ABC Corp. What type of cooperative
will they organize and register?
A. Service Cooperative
B. Consumer Cooperative
C. Producer’s Cooperative
D. Credit Cooperative
161. The earliest mode of economic life in human history according to Karl
162. The complex set of relationships with the agricultural sector between
tenure, structure, production structure and the structure of supporting
services.
A. Land reform
B. Agrarian structure
C. Comprehensive Agrarian Land Reform Law
D. Agrarian reforms measures
163. ______ is a major land mass on the northern coast of the Black Sea that
is almost completely surrounded by water. The peninsula is located just south
of the Ukrainian mainland and west of the Russian region of Kuban. It is
surrounded by two seas: the Black Sea and the smaller Sea of Azov to the
east.
A. Gibraltar
B. Cape of Good Hope
C. Falkland
D. Crimea
A. III, I ,II, IV
B. IV, II, I, III
C. I, II, III, IV
D. IV, III, II, I
165. The date when the American dropped the first atomic bombed Pearl
Harbor in Hiroshima.
A. August 9, 1945
B. August 6, 1945
C. August 14, 1945
D. August 20, 1945
166. The date when the Japanese forces attacked and bombed Pearl Harbor
in Hawaii.
A. July 25, 1941
B. January 23, 1942
C. December 8, 1941
D. December 7,1941
167. What civilization took pride in the famous penthouse Hanging Gardens
which was identified as one of the “wonders of the world?”
A. Assyria
B. Persia
169. In the “Death March’’ prisoners were forced to march Bataan to this
place.
A. Sta. Maria, Bulacan
B. Imus, Cavite
C. Lipa, Batangas
D. San Fernando, Pampanga
170. Agreement between the U.S and the Philippines wherein the former
would withdraw and surrender all rights and possessions, supervision,
jurisdiction, control or sovereignty over the Philippines
A. Treaty General Relations
B. Treaty of Sovereignty
C. Treaty of Withdrawal of Authority
D. Treaty ofSurrend
171. A law passed on May 1939 which punished Filipinos who allowed
themselves to be used as front by alien businessman and investors:
A. Immigration Law
B. Economic Protection Law
C. Indigenous Protection Law
D. Anti-Dummy Law
174. Which of the following describes the Battle of Manila Bay between the
American and Spanish naval base?
A. The American ships outnumbered those of the Spaniards
B. The Spaniards readily won the battle over the Americans
C. It was a mock naval battle the Spaniards and the Americans
D. The American won the Battle with great difficulty
178. What event in history followed when the Katipunan movement was
discovered?
A. Cry of PugadLawin
B. Treaty of Paris 1898
C. Execution of Rizal
D. Capture of Aguinaldo
180. The most devastating typhoon in 2009 Pacific typhoon season with a
damage of Ps. 1.09 Billion and 747 fatalities
A. Reming
B. Milenyo
C. Ondoy
D. Habagat
184. In 1565 Legaspi concluded a blood compact with the Chief of Bohol
named:
A. Rajah Tupas
B. Rajah Sulayman
C. Sikatuna
D. Lakandula
188. The British Prime Minister who supported the European Union’s
measures against Russia on the issue of Crimea is:
A. Margaret Thatcher
B. Winston Churchill
C. David Cameron
D. Tony Blair
190. The process by which a person learns the requirements of the culture
by which he or she is surrounded , and acquires the values and behaviors
that are appropriate or necessary in that culture
A. Assimilation
B. Enculturation
C. Cultural relativism
D. Acculturation
191. The culture of the Ilocano’s can easily be felt through their ants dance
known as:
A. Balitaw
B. Dandansoy
192. Northeast Luzon, the longest river in the country originates from the
mountains of Quirino and Nueva Viscaya and drains the whole Cagayan
Valley existing through the town of Aparri and Cagayan.
A. Agno river
B. Abra river
C. Pampanga river
D. Rio Grande de Cagayan
193. The practice of having surnames was started during Spanish regime
through the order of
A. Governor Gen.Claveria
B. Governor Gen.Polavieja
C. Governor Gen. Dela Torre
D. Governor Gen. Juadrone
195. Among the ancient Filipino’s the Visayan were the most tattooed
people, compelling the early Spanish writer to call them:
A. Kalumbigas
B. Pintados
C. Bigay-kaya
D. Himyat
198. This is often called as "land of emeralds" because it has 90% of the
world's supply of emeralds. This country is the only nation with coastlines
washed by both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
A. Colombia
B. Brazil
C. Ecuador
D. Bolivia
199. This is popularly called as "Empty Quarter". This is one of the largest true
deserts in the world which has no settlement and no vegetation at all.
200. Paradise Lost, that's the story of this country which was rocked by 66
nuclear blast by the US from 1946-1958.
A. Nauru
B. Vanuatu
C. Marshall Is.
D. Tonga
201. This country assumed full sovereignty over a strategic canal from the US
on December 31, 1999.
A. Solomon Island
B. Panama
C. Egypt
D. Colombia
202. This often called a "heaven of peace" in Central America. This country
had led the way in forest conservation and demilitarization.
A. Nicaragua
B. Costa Rica
C. El Salvador
D. Honduras
203. During the Vietnam war, wide areas of forest and mangroves were
sprayed with this herbicide which contains dioxin, a high toxic compound. This
dioxin later was responsible for fetal deformities. What do you call this dioxin?
A. Agent Orange
B. Uranium
C. Formalin
D. All of the above
206. The power to declare the existence of a state of war belongs to:
A. Congress
B. President
C.sandigang bayan
D. Supreme Court
207. The regular election of the members of the Congress shall be held on the
second Monday of.
A. April
B.May
C. June
211.
212. Which country is almost fully dependent on imported raw materials for its iron
and steel industries?
A. Britain.
B. Poland.
C. Germany.
D. Japan
.
213. Who was the first person to use the name "Geography" in 267-194 ?
A. Homer.
B. Aristotle.
C. Plato.
D. Erasthosthenes
214. What type of geographers study the natural environment?
A. Temporal.
B. Climatic.
C. Floral.
D. Physical
215. What is GIS?
A. Geographic Information Structure
B. Geometric Information System
C. Geographic Information System
D. Geological Informarion System
216. What is Northern Philippines earned the title little Hongkong of the south?
a. Roxas
b. Dipolog City
c. Pagadian
d. Zamboanga
217. What is the strain in geography which is uses ideas from feminism in geographic
context?
A. A sexual Geography
B. Gender Equality Geography
C. Sex liberation Geography
D. Feminist Geography
218. The maritime dispute between philippines and china has made significant impact
on the relations of two states. The philippines maintain its position that spratly islands
within the exclusive Economic Zone of the country while china invoked
220. 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
221. 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
224. The US Commission that declare Jose P. Rizal as the National hero of
the Philippines.
A. Taft
B.Ateneo
C.Schurman
D. Quezon
233. The chieftain of Bohol with whom Legaspi had a blood compact in 1565.
A.RajahSulayman
B.Sikatuna
C.RajahHumabon
247. Which of the following statements is NOT true about Filipino families
today?
a. Male authority has declined
b. Division of labor has changed
c. Separation has become more common
d. Has cease to be socialization unit in society
248. Which of the following is NOT an ethical issue that must be confronted
when doing social research?
a. Are the subjects being paid enough?
b. What degree of risk, pain or harm is involved?
c. To what extent are the subjects being deceived?
d. Will there be disclosure of confidential or personally harmful information?
253. A research interview in which the investigators ask a list of questions, but
261. Which of the following is NOT one of the three main methods of research
used by sociologists?
a. A survey c. Experiments
b. Participants observation d. Residual analysis
267. The principal means through which culture is transmitted from generation
to generation is
a. Actions c. Language
b. Diffusion d. Behaviors
268. If apes can be taught to use language, it denies the views that:
a. Only human can think
b. Only human have culture
c. Apes do not have history to pass on
d. Apes are stupid
270. Promised to “make this country great again.” Ruled for about twenty
years
a. Diosdado Macapagal c. Ramon Magsaysay
b. Ferdinand Marcos d. Carlos Garcia
272. Which provides he Tagalog shall be the official language of the republic?
a. Constitution of 1935 c. BiyaknaBato
b. Makabula d. Malolos
273. Which of the following were the greatest naval battles in history during
Japanese occupation of the Philippines?
a. Battle of Leyte gulf c. Claveria
b. Surigao Strait d. Dela Torre
274. The most cultured of the reformist, wrote a socio-historical novel based
on facts he gathered in the Philippines
a. Marcelo H. Del Pilar c. Mariano Ponce
b. Jose Rizal d. Jose Ma. Paganiban
275. The editor of La Solaridad and a great orator, he initiated the reform
movement
a. Marcelo H. Del Pilar c. Emilio Jacinto
b. Jose Rizal d. Graciano Lopez-
Jaena
276. The generation of the spirits was common among ancient Filipinos.
Memories of their dead relatives were kept alive through craved idol. This
practice was called
a. Cult of the dead c. Nature Worship
b. Mass of the dead d. Divination
277. The practice of having surnames was started during Spanish regime
through the order of
a. Gov. Gen Jaudenes c. Gov. Gen Claveria
b. Gov. Gen Dela Torre d. Gov. Gen Polavejia
279. Men and women of pre-colonial times had weakness for personal
adornment. A side from jewels, tattooing of the body was common. In the
Visayas tattooed men were called
a. Umalohokan c. Abi
b. Pintados d. Plista
283. The use of magic charms was very common among pre-Spanish
Filipinos. One of these is the anting-anting or agimat which is meant to:
a. Insure a man against a weapon of every kind
b. Made a man lovable to all ladies
c. Made a man invisible
d. Made him walk in storm or sea without getting wet
284. Who was the FIRST U.S. PRESIDENT to visit the People’s Republic of
China?
a. Ford c. Kennedy
b. Nixon d. Eisenhower
288. Does the RIGHT OF THE MINORITY include the right to DEFY THE
DECISION OF THE MAJORITY?
a. It depends on the issue
b. Yes
c. No
d. Yes, if the minority group is older than the majority group
300. Can religious instruction be made compulsory for all children in public
schools?
I.Yes, if given free
II. Yes, if given outside class hours
III. Yes, only to those children whose parents give their consent in writing
a. II and III c. I and III
b. III only d. I,II and III
305. Does CONGRESS have the sole power to declare the existence of war?
a. Yes
b. Yes, provided the President approves of it
c. No, the House of Representatives has also the power provided vote is
unanimous
d. No, the senate has also the power on condition that no Senator objects
307. Which is the FOURTH LARGEST ISLAND in the Philippines, often visited
by typhoons and with a very rugged interior?
a. Negros c. Samar
b. Bohol d. Leyte
308. Far from the central government, which is the ONLY REGION that HAS
OWN GOVERNMENTas decided by its people?
a. CAR c. SOCCSKSARGEN
b. NCR d. ARMM
312. In its mountains you MINE GOLD. It also supplies most part of Luzon,
with FRESH FLOWERS AND VEGETABLES because of its climate. Which
province is this?
a. Apayao c. Mt. Province
b. Benguet d. Ifugao
315. Where do devotees to Sto. Nino flock in January for its “ATI-ATIHAN”?
a. Aklan c. Tagbilaran
b. Tacloban d. Cebu
329. Which was REJECTED BY THE FILIPINOS under the Spanish rule?
a. introduction of democratic ways and liberal ideas
b. free and compulsory instruction through the public school system
c. taxation without representation
d. abolition of the tobacco monopoly
335. Which of the following events in recent Philippine history was the
LATEST?
a. Declaration of Martial Law by presidential proclamation
b. Ratification of Visiting Forces Agreement
337. Who was the liberator who engage himself to Filipinos with the fulfillment
of his famous words, “I SHALL RETURN”?
a. President Roosevelt c. President Quezon
b. General MacArthur d. General Yamashita
342. 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 c. Ramon Magsaysay-RAMAG
b. Carlos P. Garcia d. ElpidioQuirino
348.What message did Rizal want to put across in these words? “THERE ARE
NO TYRANTS WHERE THERE ARE NO SLAVES”
a. tyrants and slaves exist side by side
b. the Filipinos could be free only if the Spaniards would set them free
c. if there are no tyrants , then there will be no more slaves
d. freedom from Spain was in the hands of the Filipino
349.If you accept the ownership of productive lands which is LIMITED ONLY
TO A FEW RICH FILIPINOS as contributing factor to the ECONOMIC
STAGNATION of the Philippines, you will appreciate which literary work of
Rizal?
a. To theYoung Women of Malolos
b. The Philippine a Century Hence
c. Sobre la Indolencia de los Filipinos-SOLAINDEFIL
d. To the Filipino Youth
352. In his novel El Filibusterismo, why did he make the REVOLUTION FAIL?
Because he _______.
a. wanted to cushion the impact of his novel on the Spaniards
b. conceived of it only as a peaceful revolution
c. was afraid he might incite rebellion
d. wanted to instill in the Filipino minds their unpreparedness for an
armed revolution
355. Who was the KATIPUNERO THROUGH WHOM THE KATIPUNAN WAS
DISCOVERED BY FR. MARIANO GIL?
a. ApolinarioDela Cruz c. TeodoroPatino
b. Jose del Rosario d. Daniel Tirona
357. Even though women of 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 naBato?
a. Agueda Esteban c. Trinidad Tecson
b. Teresa Magbanua d. Gregoria de Jesus
363. One of the HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 8TH SONA was a call for the
extension of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law. Which are perceived
to be blocks in the successful implementation of the CARL?
I. Failure of government to provide the infrastructure and farm support
services
II. Over dependence of tenants on government funds
III. CARL was drawn up by lawmakers who mostly belonged to the landed
class and made one in their favor
a. I, II and III c. I and II
b. I and III d. II and III
378.Risking his life, a FILIPINO BOY DIVES INTO A POOL of water to save a
drowning boy. Which trait does he demonstrate?
a. Bahalana c. flexibility
b. Bahalana with pagmalasakit d.family-orientedness
379. “NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW”, says Principal. She imposes the penalty
to all children deserving of penalty but exempts the son of her COMARE from
the same penalty that he equally deserves. What Filipino trait is shown?
a. UtangnaLoob c. lack of discipline
b. Extreme personalism d. colonial mentality
383. Read this anecdote then answer the question: “ON A SHORE, AN
AMERICAN TOURIST SAW FISH BASKET OF CRABS OPEN THAT
BELONGED TO THE FILIPINO FISHERMAN AND SAID: “HEY, YOUR
BASKET IS OPEN. BEFORE YOU KNOW IT, YOUR CRABS ARE GONE. “
THE FILIPINO FISHERMAN ANSWERED: “YOU FORGOT THAT THEY ARE
FILIPINO CRABS, SIR” . What Filipino trait does the Anecdote Insinuate?
a. the tendency to regard a foreigner as someone who is superior
b. the tendency to work under the sun all day
c. the tendency to pull down one who has gained some status or
prestige
d. the tendency to be careless and carefree
387. Which is a proof that Philippine Laws have given WOMEN EQUALITY
WITH MEN in terms of rights?
a. the husband’s prerogative to choose the family residence in now a joint
decision with her husband in consultation with their children
b. the wife’s prerogative to choose the family residence in now a joint decision
with her husband in consultation with their children
c. the husband’s prerogative to choose the family residence is now a
matter for both husband and wife to decide
d. the husband’s prerogative to choose the family residence is now transferred
to the wife.
390. In which type ofBIOME are Southeast Asia, most of South AMERICA
AND AFRICA situated?
a. Deciduous forest---DEFO c. Savannah
b. Taiga d. Tropical rain forest
393. What are the EFFECTS OF THE SEAS AND THE OCEANS of the
European continent on world history?
396. For which MAIN REASON do some cities in the U.S. have an ordinance
that PROHIBITS THE USE OF PLASTIC BAGS in shopping areas?
a. people must be taught to recycle plastic materials
b. American citizens must be taught to patronize their products
c. government must work for the convenience of the people they serve
d. plastic is non-biodegradable and adds to the problem of solid garbage
disposal
398. 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 c. North America
b. Australia d. Europe
399. With which are the KHMER ROUGE, POL POT, AND THE KILLING
FIELDS associated?
a. Vietnam War
b. Liberation of the Philippines
c. Cambodian Genocide
d. France
401. Why is this present era in the world named as INFORMATION AGE?
a. emphasis in schools is acquisition of information
b. information is at its height as a result of its accumulation through the
years
c. the shift in global economy is towards the manipulation of information
d. this is the period of correcting all erroneous information from the past
403. Who was the FIRST U.S. PRESIDENT to VISIT THE PEOPLE’S
REPUBLIC OF CHINA?
a. Ford c. Kennedy
b. Nixon d. Eisenhower
404. What was the PROTEST CENTER FOR THE CHINESE STUDENTS in
their fight for reform in 1980’s?
a. Beijing University c. Tiananmen Square
b. Shanghai Wd. Hefei
406. Does the Philippines consider itself as STAUNCH ALLY OF THE U.S.?
a. before, yes but now no more
b. yes, only after US pulled out its bases from the Philippines
c. Yes
d. No
408. if the price of TIDE DETERGENT IS HIGHER THAN SURF, the tendency
is to buy Surf instead of Tide. This illustrates __________ effect.
a. substitution c. income
b. utilization d. inflation
414. Which are characteristics of humans which other primates do NOT have?
I. use language
II. use fire
III. manufacture and decoration of objects
a. I and III c. I,II and III
b. I and II d. II and III
415. When did MAN BEGIN TO FARM and ESTABLISH FARM VILLAGES?
a. Old Stone Age
b. Middle and New Stone Age
c. Bronze Age
d. Iron Age
417. When a Filipino gets HURT AND DISORIENTED with the brutal
frankness of a Western, he experiences ______________
a. culture shock c. electric shock
b. cardiogenic shock d. mental shock
419. For PEACE AND HARMONY, what did Gautama Buddha teach?
a. love your self
b. love thy self
c. hatred ceases only by love
d. do nothing and you accomplish everything
420. Alejandro Roces once said: YOU ADD ONE JAPANESE TO A FILIPINO,
AND THE RESULT IS LESS THAN ONE HALF. What Filipino trait is referred
to?
a. lack of teamwork among Filipinos
b. inability to develop friendship with foreigners
c. unforgiveness for past colonizers
d. lack of trust in foreigners
422. From whom did we learn the love for lavish FIESTAS OR
CELEBRATIONS?
a. The Americans c. the Japanese
b. The Spaniards d. the Malays
423. The TAOIST WAY to harmony in society is inaction. The ff. illustrate Lao-
tsu’s inaction EXCEPT
a. let people be themselves
b. subdue and conquer nature
c. do not interfere in the life of others
d. do nothing to disturb the course of nature
426. IT DID NOT RAIN, THE GROUND IS NOT WET. Is this a valid
conclusion?
a. yes, because rain makes the ground wet
b. no, because if there was rain, the ground should be wet
c. yes, rain is associated with wet ground
d. no, there are other ways by which the ground can get wet other than
rain
432. With which country is her relationship with the Philippines strained as a
result of the COUNTRY’S CLAIM OVER SATAH?
a. Borneo c. Indonesia
b. Malaysia d. Brunei
436. Which terms refers to the PERIOD OF TRANSITION FORM the USE OF
HUMAN AND ANIMAL POWER to the USE OF MACHINE in producing and
distributing goods?
a. nuclear revolution c. industrial revolution
b. agricultural revolution d. information revolution
438. Who is the CAPITALIST THINKER who said the “ THE COMBINATION
OF SELF-INTEREST, PRIVATE PROPERTY, AND COMPETITION AMONG
SELLERS in markets will lead producers as by an “INVISIBLE HAND” to an
end that they did NOT intend, namely, the well-being of society”.
a. Thomas Malthus c. Adam Smith
b. Karl Marx d. Vladimir Lenin
445. The Philippines has abundant sunshine all year round. Because of this
FILIPINO has the tendency _______.
a. to work very hard
b. plan for his life
c. to have prolonged rest from work
d. to save for tomorrow
454. What powers were common to the DATU of the pre-Spaniards period and
the GOVERNOR-GENERAL of the Spanish colonial era?
a. executive, judicial, military
b. executive, legislative, military
c. executive, legislative, judicial
d. executive, legislative
457. The 1987 Constitution created a body with the power to CONFIRM
MAJOR APPOINTMENTS of the President. What is this body called?
a. Commission on Appointment
b. Blue Ribbon Committee
c. Civil Service Commission
d. Electoral Tribunal
463. Which does NOT held true to Philippine society in Rizal’s time?
a. The nation was drafted for manual labor
b. elite class exploited the masses
c. the indios earned the respect of the Spaniards
d. Spaniards exacted all forms of taxes and tributes
464. In what way does the executive of the nation have a LEGISLATIVE
POWER?
a. global solidarity c. cultural relativism
b. ethical relativism d. acculturation
466. In what way does the executive of the nation have a LEGISLATIVE
POWER?
a. enforces the laws
b. exercises general provision over all municipal, provincial, and city
governments
c. approves or vetoes the bill passed by Congress
d. prepares annual budget of government
469. Which term refers to LIFE ZONES- all plants, animals, other organisms,
and the physical environment in a particular area?
a. Tundras c. Biomes
b. Savannas d. Ecosystems
480. In World War I, which was NOT among the Central Powers?
a. Italy c. Germany
b. Austria d. Hungary
481. The state is likened to a HUMAN BODY which consist of three important
parts: the head, seat of reason and wisdom; the chest, seat of the will and
courage; and abdomen, seat of appetite and temperance. Just as the human
body is healthy when its three parts function in harmony, so will a state be
good if all its members function in accordance with the three components.- the
rulers, auxillaries and workers. Whose teaching was this?
a. Jesus Christ c. Plato
b. Socrates d. Aristotle
484. With which group of foreigners did our ancestors TRADE EXTENSIVELY
BEFORE THE COMING OF MAGELLAN?
a. The Spaniards c. The Mexicans
b. TheNegritos d. The Chinese
488. Which island was the scene of the FIRST LANDING OF US TROOPS
when they recaptured the Philippines from the Japanese?
a. Cebu c. Leyte
b. Samar d. Mindoro
492. Which are the basic principles that underlines the NEW
CONSTITUTION?
I. Sovereignty of the people
II.Recognition of the aid of the Almighty God
III. Union of Church and State
a. II,III c. I,III
b. III d. I,II
496. Other than Cordillerans, which group said to HAVE NOT BEEN
SUBJUGATED BY THE SPANIARDS.
a. The Tagalogs c. The Ilocanos
497. If Soliman heroically fought to death the Spaniards in Manila, who readily
welcomed the Spanish conquerors because HE THOUGHT IT WAS FUTILE
TO RESIST A SUPERIOR FOE?
a. King Tupas c. DatuPuti
b. DatuSumakwel d. Lakandula
503. Who was ALL TOGETHER THE LAWMAKER, chief executive and judge
of pre-Hispanic barangays?
a. Datu c. Teniente de barrio
b. Bathala d. Maharlika
505. The DATU is for the pre-Spanish as ______ is for the Spanish period.
a. King c. Queen
b. Royal Audiencia d. Governor-General
509. He had the MEN OF MACABEBE who stood up against the whole
Spanish army with their bolos and spears against the long riffles of Spain. He
was a admired by the Americans to be real man. He DIED IN THE WATER AT
BANKUSAY. Who is he?
a. Rajah Sikatuna c. Lapu-Lapu
b. Rajah Humabon d. Rajah Soliman
514. After World War II, which country was OCCUPIED AND ADMINISTERED
BY THE UNITED STATES with the emperor assuming a primarily symbolic
role as the head of the monarchial state?
a. Thailand c. Korea
b. Cambodia d. Japan
520. The SPANIARDS organized the many independent barangays under one
government so that they could impose their rule much more easily. For the
Filipinos, this OPENED THE OPPORTUNITY TO
a. enjoy freedom under the Spaniards
b. participate in running the government
c. be united in thoughts and feelings as one nation
d. become partners toward progress with the Spaniards
521. In which instances are the exemptions of certain entitles and properties
from taxation CORRECTLY applied?
a. a property leased by the owner to another who uses it exclusively for
charitable purpose is exempt from property tax
b. a property owner uses his income for religious or charitable purpose and so
is exempt from income tax
c. the owner of a property leased to another exclusively for charitable purpose
is exempt from income tax
d. A and B
527. Which islands in the Pacific did SPAIN CLAIM TO BE HERS AND LATER
SOLD TO PORTUGAL when she needed money for her various wars?
a. Urdaneta c. Hawaii
b. Moluccas d. Philippines
529. What percent of the EARTH’S SURFACE DO THE FOUR OCEANS AND
NUMEROUS SEAS COVER?
a. 80% c.71%
b.65% d. 75%
532.In which AREA OF THE GLOBE IS THE SUN LOW in the sky with its
rays slanted?
a. North Pole c. Equator
b. Middle latitude d. South pole
535. Gleaned from the 1987 Constitution, what is the NEW DEVELOPMENT
PHILOSOPHY?
a. development programs must be initiated from the top rather than from
below
536. Which is one of the successful cartels that CONTROLS THE WORLD
MARKET FOR OIL?
a. World Trade Organization
b. Organizing of Petroleum Exporting Countries
c. Association of Southeast Asian Nations
d. North Atlantic Treaty Organization
537.Father Reuter wrote: “In a survey in Asia, they discovered that the
happiest people in Asia are the Filipinos. The most miserable are the
Japanese. The Japanese have money. WE DON’T HAVE MONEY, BUT WE
HAVE A SMILE, THE WARM EMBRACE, THE SONG, THE LAUGHTER, THE
JOY OF LIVING”. What does this prove?
a. that the Filipinos are rich in the treasure of the spirit
b. that the Filipinos are a healthy and happy people
c. that the Filipinos don’t care about material wealth
d. That the Filipinos are happy-go-lucky people
539. Some floods are cause INDIRECTLY BY SEISMIC SEA WAVES also
known as
a. Flash floods c. Tropical cyclones
b. Tsunamis d. Monsoons
544. King Tupas Brother offered himself as a captive of the king of Spain in
place of his daughter who was made captive. What does this show of
CEBUANO PRE-HISPANIC SOCIETY?
a. Cebuano’s piety and religiosity
b. Cebuano’s longing for independence
c. Strong personal and family ties
d. Cebuano’s friendliness
545. AFTER THE ICE AGE ENDED, THE CLIMATE IN NOW NEVADA AND
UTAH BECAME DRIER AND WARMER. Because large game became
scarce, the Indians in those areas became desertlike and the Indians began to
roam in small bands in search for food. What does this prove?
a. any change in the environment of a group results in a change or
changes in the group culture
b. a group of people’s behavior can change a fertile land into a desert
c. a group of people when they live together will survive
d. a group of people is so powerful that it can control changes in the
environment
548. With the VIOLATION OF THE PACK OF BIAK NA BATO and with
Aguinaldo in Hong Kong, who served as LEADER OF THE KATIPUNAN?
a. Pio Valenzuela c. Francisco Makabulos
b. Emilio Jacinto d. Andres Bonifacio
549. Among the ff. local government positions during the SPANISH PERIOD,
which is claimed by historians to be the MOST CORRUPT IN THE HISTORY
OF OFFICIAL CORRUPTION?
a. Alcalde Mayor c. Cabeza de barangay
b. Corregidor d. Gobernadocillo
556. While Rizal was in exile he made his love for his countrymen visible.
Which one did NOT do?
a. he devoted a part of his time at farming
b. he built a clinic where he attended to his patients
c. he built a school where he held academic sessions with his pupils
d. he rendered free medical services to his poor and wealthy patients
560. Against which one has the WORLD DECLARED WAR, WITH U.S.A
leading?
a. against Ebola c. against terrorism
b. against Aids d. against SA
565. Who among the ff. pioneered in the FIGHT FOR CLERICAL EQUALITY
and the SECULARIZATION of the perishes during the Spanish period?
a. Father Pedro Pelaez
b. Father Mariano Gomez
c. Father Jacinto Zamora
d. Father Jose Burgos
566. the “ LIGHTNING WAR” that Hitler introduced in World War II is called
a. Blitzkrieg c. The Great War
b. Scharnhorst d. Lebensraum
569. Considering the Filipino values that were displayed in EDSA 1986, which
does NOT belong to the group?
a. Pagkakaisa c. pagkabayani
b. Tayo-Tayo mentality d. Pagsasarili
574. In the passage of a bill, which takes place in the THIRD READING?
a. only the title of the bill is read
b. the authors’ names are read
c. the number and title of the bill are read
d. amendments are included
581. Which of the ff. Rizal’s works was believed to the GERM OF NOLI ME
TANGERE?
a. Revista del Circulo Hispano-Filipino
b. A Filipino’s Thoughts
c. Junto Al Pasig
d. El Progreso
583. When may stoppage and search of vehicles without warrant be valid?
A. There is a report supplied by undercover agent
B. Where accused is carrying bulging bags and was suspiciously quiet and
nervous when asked about its content
C. Where the physical appearance of the accused fitted the description given
in the confidential report
D. All of the above
584. ESD involves topics on peace education, global citizenship and human
rights in addition to environmental education. What teaching-learning
approach is recommended for ESD?
A. Project Based
B. Outcome Based
C. Problem Based
D. Concept Based
583. ESD involves topics on peace education, global citizenship and human
rights in addition to environmental education. What teaching-learning
approach is recommended for ESD?
a. Project-based
b. Outcome-based
c. Problem-based
d. Concept-based
584. In teaching ESD what kills are considered essential for integrating
effective participation in both work and society?
a. Assertiveness and mediation
592. It is natural for parents to want to get involved in their children's school
work but teachers need to be about skills and subjects for which
students need to be assisted or reinforced.
a. specific
b. general
c. extensive
d. broad
593. Which is the middle value in a set of grades representing the point of
distribution where one-half of 50% fall or are above the grade distribution of
the whole class?
a. Mean
b. Median
c. Mode
d. Measure
596. These are correct types of evaluation and tools used, EXCEPT .
a. diagnostic :: observations, interviews
b. formative :: teacher-made tests and checklists
c. placement :: teacher made tests
d. summative :: standardized tests and rating scales
602. What skills are being recognized to prepare students for increasingly
complex life and work in the 21st century?
a. Information literacy skills
b. Learning and innovation skills
c. Media literacy skills
d. Global awareness and communication skills
604. These were the effects of Thailand's 2014 National Council of Peace and
Order military junta EXCEPT .
a. ban on political gatherings
b. nationwide curfew
c. cessation of economic life
d. arrest of politicians
606. What is feasible move to stop the conflict that endangers lives in the
Southern Philippines?
a. Peace talks
b. Federal autonomy to regions
c. Enlist Muslim fighters in the AFP
d.Reconciliation among religions
609. What can be done to prevent detention of juveniles with adult prisoners?
a. Separate cells of juveniles and adults
b. Lesson years of detention for juveniles
c. Alternative learning system in prisons
d. Upgrade juvenile penology program
610. How should the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
received by RP government?
a. Prevent intervention by the UN
b. Support the covenant
c. Reject criticism on human rights violations
d. Downplay UN reports on human rights violations
611. How can Deng Xiaoping be described by advancing liberal
industrialization in China as leader without holding president, premier or
secretary general positions?
a. Fascistic
b. Autocratic
c. Democratic
d. Authoritarian