UNIVERSIDAD DE DAGUPAN

School of Teacher Education

Arellano St., Dagupan City 2400

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Read and analyze the given questions, then choose the correct answer. (150 items, 1
point each)

1. The Philippines ten-year transaction period before the granting of complete

independence from the Americans.
A. Commonwealth Government
B. Third Republic
C. Puppet government
D. Revolutionary

2. The Act/Law that led to the granting of ten-year transition period.

A. Here-Hawes Cutting Bill
B. Tydings-McDuffie Law
C. Parity Rights
D. Independence Law

3. The Chairman of the 1934 Constitutional Convention.

A. Cecillia Munoz Palma
B. Carlos P. Garcia
C. Diosdado Macapagal
D. Claro M. Recto

4. The first appointed head of the Department of Education during Commonwealth period.
A. Claro M. Recto
B. Sergio Osmena
C. Rafael Palma
D. Jose P. Laurel

5. The “father of social justice.”

A. Claro M. Recto
B. Sergio Osmena
C. Manuel L. Quezon
D. Jose P. Laurel

6. The leader of Sakdalista uprising

A. Benigno Aquino
B. Benigno Ramos
C. Isabelo delos Reyes

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D. Isabelle Espiritu

7. The last department turned over by the Americans to be government by a Filipino

A. Department of Public Health and Welfare
B. Department of Trade
C. Department of Education
D. Department of Defense

8. The Rizal Day Celebration reminds us about heroes worth

A. Appreciating
B. Reading about
C. Emulating
D. Studying

9. Section 6, Article XIV states that the national language of the Philippines is
________________.
A. English
B. Filipino
C. Tagalog
D. Cebuano

10. SECTION 3, Article XIV states that “ALL educational institutions shall include that
study of _____________ as part of curriculum.”
A. History
B. Science & Technology
C. Sports
D. Constitution

11. Who has the power of declare the existence of the state of war?
A. Senate President
B. Chief Justice
C. President
D. Congress

12. “The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at
all levels.” Which government program is in support of this?
A. Exclusion of children with special needs from the formal system
B. Free elementary and secondary education

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C. Deregulated and secondary education

D. Re-introduction of the NEAT and NSAT

13. The old name of EDSA during early part of American occupation
A. 19 de junio
B. Highway 54
C. Highway 53
D. Highway 52

14. RA 9155 also known as”_____________.”

A. Basic Education Act of 2001
B. Restructured Basic Education
C. Education For All
D. Bridge Program

15. RA 4670 also known as”______________”

A. Board of Higher Education
B. The Magna Carta For Public School Teachers
C. State of National Emergency
D. Calibrated Pre-emptive Response

16. President Ramos’ Medium Term Philippines Development Plan (MTPDP).

A. Angat pinoy 2004
B. SONA 2001
C. Philippines 2000
D. Sustainable Development

17. President Estrada’s MTPDP.

A. Angat Pinoy 2004
B. SONA 2001
C. Philippines 2000
D. Sustainable Development

18. How long can an elected President of the Philippines serve under the 1987
Constitution?
A. Two terms, 6 years each
B. Two terms, 4 years each
C. One term for 6 years

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D. One term for 4 years

19. Historically, why does the Philippines have a claim over Sabah?
A. The sultan of Sulu, who received the territory as a gift, has given the Philippines
Government Power to reclaim his territory.
B. The Malays, the third wave of migrants to the country, own the territory.
C. Sabah was formerly a part of the Philippines archipelago.
D. The Philippines government bought it from the Sultan of Brunei

20. Known as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Government employees and
officials.
A. RA 6713
B. RA 1425
C. RA 7610
D. RA 9262

21. Which of the following describes the Battle of Manila Bay between American and
Spanish naval forces?
A. The Americans ships outnumbered those of the Spaniards.
B. The Spaniards readily won the battle over the Americans.
C. It was a mock naval battle between the Spaniards and the Americans.
D. The Americans won the battle with great difficulty.

22. What right and duty do Filipinos exercise when they participate in ratifying a proposed
constitution ?
A. Citizenship
B. Habeas corpus
C. Suffrage
D. Bill of Rights

23. The Old name of EDSA during the World War II

A. 19 de Junio
B. Highway 54
C. Highway 53
D. Highway 52

24. Who was the first president of the Republic of the Philippines when independence
from America was granted on July 4, 1946.

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A. Pres. Corazon Aquino

B. Pres. Elpidio Quirino
C. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos
D. Pres. Manuel Roxas

25. According to him President “… this Nation will be great again…!

A. Pres. Corazon Aquino
B. Pres. Elpidio Quirino
C. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos
D. Pres. Manuel Roxas

26. He had promised sweeping economic changes, and he did make progress in land
reform, opening new settlements outside crowded Luzon Island. His death in an airplane
crash in March 1957, was a serious blow to national morale.
A. Pres. Ramon Magsaysay
B. Pres. Elpidio Quirino
C. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos
D. Pres. Manuel Roxas

27. Martial law remained in force until 1981 under Proclamation # _________
A. 1081
B. 1425
C. 9994
D. 7610

28. What in SONA stands for?

A. State of the National Address
B. State of the Nation Approval
C. Status of the Nation Address
D. State of the Nation Address

29. What is Republic Act 8049?

A. Anti – Hazing Law
B. Anti-sexual harassment Law
C. Law Protection Women and Children against all forms of abuses, discrimination and
exploitation
D. Expanded Senior Citizen Act of 2010

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30. What is Republic Act 9994?

A. Anti – Hazing Law
B. Anti-sexual harassment Law
C. Law Protecting Women and Children against all forms of abuses, discrimination and
exploitation
D. Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010

31. Republic Act 9262 adheres with

A. Anti – Hazing Law
B. Anti-sexual harassment Law
C. Law Protecting Women and Children against all forms of abuses, and exploitation
D. Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010

32. Republic Act 7877 also known as

A. Anti – Hazing Law
B. Anti-sexual harassment Law
C. Law Protecting Women and Children against all forms of abuses, and exploitation
D. Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010

33. Section 5 (5), Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution mandates the Government to give
the highest budgetary to:
A. Department of Interior and Local Government
B. Department of Education
C. Department of Science and Technology
D. Department of Public Works and Highways

34. The chairmen of the 1972 Constitutional Convention

A. Former Presidents Garcia and Marcos
B. Former Presidents Garcia and Macapagal
C. Former Presidents Garcia and Quirino
D. Former Presidents Garcia and Roxas

35. With peace education in mind, what is NOT included?

A. Dialogue
B. Mediation
C. Cooperation
D. Conflict

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36. What is the very foundation of genuine peace and reconciliation

A. Happiness
B. Joy
C. Confrontation
D. Social Justice

37. The appointed secretary of DSWD by Pres. Noynoy Aquino

A. Jinky Soliman
B. Dinky Soliman
C. Pacquito Ochoa, jr.
D. Butch Abad

38. The first essay of Rizal

A. El Amor Partio
B. A la Juventud Filipina
C. Sa Aking Kabata
D. Mi Ultimo Adois

39. The Republic Act that requires us to teach Rizal and other Filipinos patriots to tertiary
students
A. RA 7836
B. RA 7610
C. RA 1425
D. RA 9165

40. What is the Right of SUFFRAGE advocates?

A. The Right of the people to vote
B. The Right of the people to vote and be elected in public office
C. The Right of the people not to vote
D. The Right of the people for clean elections

41. Where is the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) located?

A. UP Los Banos, Laguna
B. UP Diliman, Quezon City
C. Up Iloilo
D. UP Manila

42. The mountain that separates the continents of Asia and Europe

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A. Ural mountain
B. Mt. Kilimanjaru
C. Mt. Everest
D. Mt. Apo

43. The old name of Vietnam

A. Formosa
B. Siam
C. Persia
D. Annam

44. The “yellow Race” also known as:

A. Tigris and Euphrates
B. Hwang-Ho and Yangtze
C. Nile and Indus
D. Aegean and Mekong

45. The major rivers in China

A. Tigris and Euphrates
B. Hwang-Ho and Yangtze
C. Nile and Indus
D. Aegean and Mekong

46. The World biggest peninsula

A. Arabian peninsula
B. Iberian peninsula
C. Korean peninsula
D. Italy

47. The boot-shaped peninsula

A. Arabian peninsula
B. Iberian peninsula
C. Korean peninsula
D. Italy

48. Known as the “Isla de Pintados” by the Spaniards

A. Luzon
B. Visayas

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C. Mindanao
D. Isla Verde

49. Man’s conviction is his/her _________

A. Norms
B. Belief
C. Values
D. Mores

50. Also known as the Bangkok Declaration of 1967

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

51. The capital of Denmark

A. Oslo
B. Copenhagen
C. Stockholm
D. Reykjavik

52. Hans Christian Andersen is a Native of what Scandinavian country

A. Denmark
B. Norway
C. Sweden
D. Finland

53. Known as Ma-I by the early Chinese traders

A. Mindoro
B. Aklan
C. Cebu
D. Manila

54. The focal theme/agenda of 2009 Earth’s Summit held in Copenhagen, Denmark
A. Sustainable Development
B. Climate Change
C. Poverty
D. Cyder crime

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55. The host-country of the 1992 Earth’s Summit on Sustainable Development

A. Philippines
B. Brazil
C. Britain
D. China

56. The longest revolt in the Philippines History

A. Dagohoy revolt
B. Diego Silang revolt
C. Gabriela Silan revolt
D. Palaris revolt

57. What was our government under the 1935 Constitution

A. Revolutionary
B. Monarchy
C. Commonwealth
D. Military

58. What is meant by the worker’s right to security of tenure?

I. To continue in their jobs
II. Not to be contractual after six months
III. May not be dismissed unless there is just or valid cause provided by law
A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. I and III

59. Which order of presidents correctly applies to Philippine History?

I. Magsaysay
II. Garcia
III. Quirino
IV. Roxas
A. IV-III-I-II
B. II-I-III-Iv
C. I-II-III-Iv
D. IV-III-II-I

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60. The SONA of the President is being delivered every ___________ Monday of July.
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth

61. 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. Enculturation
C. Cultural relativism
D. Acculturation

62. The exchange of cultural features that results when groups of individuals having
different cultures come into continuous first hand contact; the original cultural patterns
of either or both groups may be altered, but the groups remain distinct
A. Assimilation
B. Enculturation
C. Cultural relativism
D. Acculturation

63. The process whereby a minority group gradually adapts to the customs and attitudes
of the prevailing culture and customs.
A. Assimilation
B. Enculturation
C. Cultural relativism
D. Acculturation

64. The principle that an individual human’sbeliefs and activities should be understood in
terms of his or her own culture.
A. Assimilation
B. Enculturation
C. Cultural relativism
D. Acculturation

65. The Commanding General of USAFFE

A. General Arthur MacArthur

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B. General Douglas MacArthur

C. General Jonathan Wainright
D. General Edward P. King

66. The Commander of the American and

Filipinos forces in Bataan
A. General Arthur MacArthur
B. General Douglas MacArthur
C. General Jonathan Wainright
D. General Edward P. King

67. The Commander of the American and Filipino forces in Corregidor

A. General Arthur MacArthur
B. General Douglas MacArthur
C. General Jonathan Wainright
D. Genaral Edward P. King

68. The president of the Japanese-sponsored government

A. Sergio Osmena
B. Manuel L. Quezon
C. Jorge B. Vargas
D. Jose P. Laurel

69. The Chairman of the Japanese-sponsored Executive Commission in 1942.

A. Sergio Osmena
B. Manuel L. Quezon
C. Jorge B. Vargas
D. Jose P. Laurel

70. The island of Corregidor is part of the province of

A. Cavite
B. Bataan
C. Zambales
D. Pangasinan

71. The government that was interrupted by the Japanese occupation.

A. First Republic
B. Second Republic

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C. Third Republic
D. Commonwealth

72. In economy, __________ is a rise in the general level of prices of goods and services
in an economy over a period of time.
A. Inflation
B. Mercantilism
C. Depression
D. Free trade

73. What event in history followed when the Katipunan movement was discovered?
A. Philippines revolution/Cry of pugadLawin
B. Treaty of Paris 1898
C. Execution of Rizal
D. Capture of Aguinaldo

74. The first American civil Governor

A. William Howard Taft
B. Wesley Merrit
C. Arthur Mac Acthur
D. Murray Barlet

75. The first American military governor.

A. William Howard Taft
B. Wesley Merrit
C. Arthur Mac Arthur
D. Murray Bartlet

76. The first president of the University of the Philippines

A. William Howard Taft
B. Wesley Merrit
C. Arthur Mac Arthur
D. Murray Bartlett

77. Are traditional courtship songs in the Mexican-Spanish tradition based on the
habanera rhythm
A. Harana
B. Kundiman

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C. Jazz
D. Modern

78. Teacher Alejandro would like to discuss among his students about Philippine National
Artist. The following are all National Artist in the field of visual arts EXCEPT:
A. Pablo Amorsolo
B. Benedicto Cabrera
C. Federico Alcuaz
D. Vicente Manansala

79. The First Year students of Esteban Abada High School went to the National Museum
as part of their field trip in MAPEH. Katrina’s attention was particularly caught by an ethic
instrument composed of four large hanging gongs used in Maguindanao. This is
instrument is known as:
A. Kubing
B. Gandingan
C. Tambuli
D. Gangsa

80. JV was assigned by his teacher to report about Renaissance Art as part of Art
Appreciation Week in their school. Among the following paintings, which is the best
example of Renaissance Art era?
A. La Gioconda
B. The Starry Night
C. The Kiss
D. Spolarium

81. The Following are materials used in painting EXCEPT:

A. Canvass
B. Palette
C. Linseed Oil
D. Alabaster

82. Filipinos have song for every occasion, during the Pre-colonial Philippines, Filipinos
would sing this song in preparation for war or battle:
A. Oyayi
B. Diyona
C. Kumintang

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D. Kundiman

83. Atimonan National High School will conduct a Filipino Dance Week as part of the Arts
Month. Who among the following is NOT a National Artist for Dance?
A. Lucresia Reyes Urtula
B. Fransisca Reyes Aquino
C. Lucrecia Kasilag
D. Ramon Ubusan

84. The male Filipinos during Pre-Spanish period wore a collarless short-sleeved jacket
as the upper part of their clothing.
A. Bahag
B. Kanggan
C. Putong
D. Baro

85. What is the survey method of research?

A. An intensive study of one individual. Typically, this may involve interviews, observation,
experiments and test.
B. It involves the acquisition, synthesis, organization and presentation of information.
C. The research manipulates variables, randomly assign participants to various conditions
and seek to control other influences.
D. Involves going out and asking questions about the phenomenon of interest.

86. What is the case study method of research?

A. An intensive study of one individual. Typically, this may involve interviews, observation.
B. It involves the acquisition, synthesis, organization and presentation of information.
C. The research manipulates variables, randomly assign participants to various conditions
and seek to control other influences.
D. Involves going out and asking questions about the phenomenon of interest.

87. Not many students are aware that Jose Rizal, the Philippine’s National Hero is also a
sculpture. Which among the following is a sculpture of Rizal?
A. The oblation
B. The power of Science over Death
C. LapuLapu Monument
D. The Philippines map Relief

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88. Teacher Jenny, BSED Graduate resigns in her current teaching position as high-school
teacher because she has been force to teach in preschool department by the Principal in
this school year. Teacher Jenny’s voluntary resignation resulted to:
A. Structural Unemployment
B. Frictional Unemployment
C. Cyclical Unemployment
D. Unemployment

89. The Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law popular as CARL is the lawful basis of the
full implementation of the comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program CARP. This was
during the administration of:
A. Fidel V. Ramos
B. Corazon Aquino
C. Ferdinand Marcos
D. Joseph Estrada

90. What is the topical method of research?

A. An intensive study of one individual. Typically, this may involve interviews, observation,
experiments and tests.
B. It involves the acquisition, synthesis, organization and presentation of information.
C. The research manipulates variables, randomly assign participants to various conditions
and seek to control other influences.
D. Involves going out and asking questions about the phenomenon of interest.

91. What Filipino trait is known for warm welcome to guest?

A. Hospitable
B. Respectful
C. Kind
D. Hard-working

92. What is the experimental method if research?

A. An intensive study of one individual. Typically, this may involve interviews, observation
B. It involves the acquisition, synthesis, organization and presentation of information.
C. The research manipulates variables, randomly assign participants to various conditions
and seek to control other influences.
D. Involves going out and asking questions about the phenomenon of interest.

93. Who wrote the Philippines Anthem?

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A. Jose Palma
B. Julian Felipe
C. Felipe de Leon
D. Delfina Herbosa

94. Which of the following are characteristics of capitalism EXCEPT?

A. Government ownership
B. Profit driven
C. Laissez-faire
D. Pure competition

95. In economics, recession is characterized by the following EXCEPT:

I. Unemployment rate rises
II. Inflation fall
III. GDP decreases
IV. Increasing money supply
A. I & II only
B. I only
C. I,II,III only
D. I,II,III,IV

96. As a result of People Power I in 1986, the Philippines was ________.

A. Change its form of government to parliamentary
B. Intensifies its participation in international affairs
C. Impeachment of Joseph Estrada
D. Became known worldwide for its People’s Revolution

97. The words “Charter Change” and “Constituents Assemble” are related to?
A. Imposition of Martial Law
B. Return to dictatorial form of government
C. Amendment or revision of the present constitution
D. Division of the house

98. Cooperatives eventually put up banks of their own. What are evidences of success?
A. Cooperatives are not heavily taxed
B. Opening of rural banks is allowed on a cooperative concept
C. Several rural banks started out as cooperatives.
D. Many banks in Metro Manila and Bulacan started out as cooperatives

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99. The impeachment proceedings in December 2000 and January 20001 have helped
the Filipinos to __________
A. Understand the Judge’s comments
B. Hate administration trails
C. Appreciate democratic process of government
D. Listen to the proceedings

100. How will you classify the practice of “pamanhikan” in the Phil?
A. Value
B. Law
C. Mores
D. Folkways

101. 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

102. In which organization is the Philippines a member to fight communist aggression?

a. APEC
b. ASA
c. UN
d. SEATO

103. The theory that population increases by geometrical ratio while the means of
subsistence increases by arithmetical ratio is attributed to?
a. Karl Marx
b. Robert Malthus
c. Emile Durkheim
d. Aristotle

104. 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

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c. Illiterate parents are eager to send their children to school even if they themselves did
not go to school
d. 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.

105. Which part of Asia does the Arabian peninsula occupy?

a. Northwest
b. Southeast
c. Southwest
d. Northeast

106. The important factors which have contributed to the weakness in the internalization
of desirable values is the?
a. Lack of models among the very people expected to exemplify these values
b. Use of approaches which are mainly cognitive rather than effective
c. Lack of follow up systems from one grade level to another
d. Minimum recognition and appreciation given to teachers

107. To govern is to rule and the government rules by laws. Whose main duty is the
enforcement of laws?
a. Police department
b. Judiciary department
c. Legislative department
d. Executive department

108. The term that refers to the class of Filipinos who were free and independent
a. Timawa
b. Maharlika
c. Aliping namamahay
d. Aliping saguiguilid

109. The Spanish expedition responsible for naming the archipelago Filipinas
a. Magellan’s expedition
b. Loarca expedition
c. Legaspi expedition
d. Villalobos expedition

110. The third and last military governor of the Philippines was

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a. Gen. Wesley Merritt

b. Gen. Elwell Otis
c. Gen. Arthur MacArthur
d. Gen. Douglas MacArthur

111. Which Katipunan member commuted from Cavite to Manila to buy materials used to
make ammunitions?
a. Teresa Magbanua
b. Agueda Esteban
c. Teodora Alonso
d. Trinidad Tecson

112.Which economic system is based on free enterprise?

a. Globalism
b. Mixed economies
c. Capitalism
d. Communism

113. How is the so-called colonial mentality manifested?

a. Cultural relativism
b. Cultural diversity
c. Xenocentrism
d. Ethnocentrism

114. Which is a safeguard against unfair trade practices like short-weighing?

a. Total Quality Movement
b. Consumerism
c. Consumer vigilance
d. Substandardization

115. If the seven continents were arranged from largest to smallest, in which order does
Australia fall?
a. 4th
b. 5th
c. 6th
d. 7th

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116. In which continent can we find stormy Cape Horn which is known as the graveyard
of ships and sailors?
a. Africa
b. Australia
c. South America
d. Asia

117. 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

118. 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

119. Nebuchadnezzar was to the Babylonian Empire as Asoka was to the ______ Empire.
a. Roman
b. Gupta
c. Greek
d. Maurya

120. 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

121. When the Filipino reformists asked for the assimilation of the Philippines by Spain,
what did they ask for? For the Philippines to ____
a. Become independent from Spain
b. Become a province of Spain
c. Be independent from Spain with certain conditions
d. Be represented in the Spanish Cortes

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122. Who among the Presidents changed the date of our celebration of Independence
day from July 4 to June 12?
a. Ramon Magsaysay
b. Diosdado Macapagal
c. Carlos Garcia
d. Ferdinand Marcos

123. 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

124. 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

125. 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

126. 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

127. Which part/s of the Visayas has/have comparatively more excessively moist climate
and limited arable lands?
a. Western

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b. Eastern
c. Eastern and Central
d. Central and Western

128. Which follows Pres. Garcia’s “Filipino First Policy”? Filipinos

a. Should buy and consume Filipino products only
b. Should not contribute to the brain drain problem
c. Should be selective in the entry in the entry of foreign professionals in the country
d. Were to be given first preference in all matters related to the economic development
of the country

129. Aside from the Philippines, which countries claim part of the Spratly islands in the
South China Sea?
a. China, Thailand, Brunei, Malaysia
b. China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia
c. Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Malaysia
d. China, Thailand, Brunei, Malaysia

130. 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

131. 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

132. Despite many successful reforms, President Obama wass described as a "lame-duck"
president because of _________ by the Republican Party.
a. ban control
b. power politics
c. veto power
d. denial plot

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133. 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

134. What can be done to temper the effects of massive employment of foreign Filipino
labor overseas that endanger family intergration?
a. Limit overseas deployment
b. Provide loans to OFW families
c. Safeguard balikbayan boxes
d. Assist OFWs in overseas work

135. 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

136. How can domestic violence best be minimized?

a. Heavier tax on alcohol
b. Stronger anti-illegal drugs drive
c. Award for the Best Father and Mother
d. Effective education on family life

137. What initiative is needed to prevent exploitation of children workers?

a. Scholarship
b. Subsidy for children
c. Socio-economic package
d. Stricter law against child exploitation

138. 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

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139. 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

140. 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

141. These are traditional values that should be eliminated in private and public sectors
EXCEPT ____________.
a. Siesta time up to 2 p.m. (Spanish-owned firm in Makati)
b. "Paki-time in mo ako" (government agency)
c. Paggalang sa boss (private companies)
d. Palakasan sa pwesto (public offices)

142. In the Comprehensive Land Reform Program, what aspect shows that traditional
forces were very much around to curtail rights of tenants to the land they till?
a. Making tenants shareholders not owners
b. Not applying land reform at all
c. Abolishing the land reform program
d. Not providing inputs for productivity support to farmers

143. What core principle has remained unfulfilled in socialist countries like Russia and
China?
a. State ownership of industries
b. Revolutionary conflict
c. Rule of the working class
d. Class struggle

144. What is the main disadvantage of simply following the market economy especially
for peasant economies?

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a. Producers don't cater to the poor who can't buy.

b. There is production surplus for in industries.
c. Advertising gains from commercial ads.
d. Country stagnates in economic growth.

145. Arrange the chronological evolution of the market economy that led to the industrial
revolution.
I. Antiquity's cities and farm countryside
II. Towns and guilds
III. Feudal lords and serfs in manors
IV. Mercantilism through commerce
V. Industrial revolution and self-sustaining growth
a. I, II, II, IV and V
b. II, I, II, IV and V
c. III, II, IV and V
d. I, II, III, IV, V

146. Even during early Hispanic days, the _______ were the oil of the machinery of
commerce throughout the archipelago.
a. Creoles
b. native
c. Chinese
d. Peninsulares
47. Which theory of Marx states that the difference between the price of commodity and
cost of production belongs to the workers?
a. Theory of exploitation
b. Theory of economic difference
c. Theory of labor rights
d. Theory of price control

148. In 1984, the price of chicken continued to go down despite government removing
the price ceiling for chicken and other products. This was because ____________.
a. chicken was abundant
b. people had no purchasing power
c. adobo was favorite dish
d. few liked to eat chicken

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149. Inflation is always with us but it is bad when the rise of prices of goods and products
is exceptionally _____________.
a. staggered
b. low
c. severe
d. regular

150. The biggest impact of high inflation is on the ______________ Filipino.

a. average
b. employed
c. entrepreneurial
d. rural

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