Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE
SIRAWAI NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL-ANNEX (PIACAN)
Piacan, Sirawai, Zamboanga Del Norte

INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON/PAMBUNGAD

Name: ________________________________ Grade level: __________________

I. Directions: Read the statement below and encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. The people who engages in philosophy are called________.
a. Love b. wisdom c. Philosophy d. Philosopher
2. The Greek term for philosophy, philosophia, means ___.
a. Holistic Thinking b. Partial Thinking c. Love of wisdom d. Knowledge
3. We did not choose to be _______, but most of us choose to keep on _______.
a. Born, living b. Great, best c. Friend, enemy d. Holy, sinners
4. A person becomes _____________ when he himself feels ____________
a. Responsible, rich b. Responsible, hardworking
c. Responsible, responsible d. Responsible, respect
5. We are responsible, whether we admit it or not, for what is in the power to do until we _________________.
a. Achieve it b. Attempt to c. Become rich d. Be politician
6. Issues are ________________.
a. Controllers b. Controllable c. Contributors d. Conjunctions
7. “The will of humanity is an instrument of free choice, it is within the power of everyone to be good or bad, worthy or
worthless”.
From the statement above, it can be concluded that ________________:
a. Our inner awareness of an aptitude to do right or wrong
b. The common testimony of all human beings
c. Influence of external environment, peers and acquaintances
d. The reward and punishment of rules
8. “Farhana graduated “with Honors” and has been awarded for “Best in Math”. During enrolment she herself enrolled
in a “Beauty and Fitness Course”.
Which of the following reasons BEST supports the statement above?
a. The imperative quality of a judgment of practical intellect is meaningless, apart from will.
b. Poverty has its cause
c. Intellect chooses beauty above all
d. Will is impractical when confronted with poverty
9. “Human will is an instrument of free choice. It is within us to do what is good or bad”.
Which of the following statements does NOT support the claim from the above statement?
a. Our inner awareness of an aptitude to do right or wrong.
b. The rewards and punishment of rulers and general employment of praise and blame.
c. The common testimony of all human beings.
d. Happiness is the process of ever-growing through.
10. Which of the following Filipino values that encompasses the give-and-take relationship among Filipinos as such
repaying those who have helped us?
a. Sariling Loob c. Utang na Loob
b. Kagandahang Loob d. Pakikisama
11. To be free individual is to be responsible not only for one’s self _______________________.
a. But also to your neighbour.
b. But also to your friends.
c. But also for all.
d. But also to your future.
12. Which of the following terms is an instrument of free choices?
a. Acts b. Will c. Choices d. Freedom
13. Which of the following terms is an important tool towards freedom and truth?
a. Critical thinking
b. Logical Reasoning
c. Transcendence
d. Religion
14. The human person is not just being-in-the-world but being-with-others, or being-in-relation. One great example of
this is?
a. Hatred to your enemy b. Sincerity and concern to others
c. Children exploitation d. Bullying weak persons
15. No human being should become an end to him/herself. We are responsible to our neighbor as we are to our own
action, these simply means that people used the;
a. Freedom of choice
b. Pleasure pain principle
c. Rational thinking
d. Rational animal
16. Which of the following statement is TRUE?
a. Most people with disabilities cannot work
b. Human person can live on his own without the help of others
c. It is impossible to appreciate PWD’s and those from the underprivileged sectors of the society.
d. Everybody deserves to be treated as human being no matter what he/she looks like.
17. The human person is not just being in the world but being-with-others, or being- in the world but being with the
following EXCEPT...
a. Acceptable c. Sincerity
b. Respect d. Rejection
18. Who among the following demonstrates an appreciation for the talents of PWD’s and those from the underprivileged
sectors of the society?
a. Nersam, an honor student, will continue his studies in US
b. Sitti is watching a talent show for PWD’s on TV
c. Sameer, invited a poor boy, who sings very well to her show
d. Nurisa offers a full scholarship program for a debate winner
19. Which of the following is NOT a way to help others?
a. Offer kindness proactively
b. Volunteer your time
c. Offer financial support
d. Say “Thank You”
20. Which of the following are NOT part on how should we treat poor people?
a. Give them support: a good way to help poor people is to give them a hand or a hug.
b. Give them moral support: show love, respect and make them aware that someone really cares about them
c. Give them economic support: ordinary people can help poor people by giving economic support
d. Give and offer kindness proactively and Say “Thank You”
21. What it means to serve others?
a. Being a servant leader means putting the interest of others above your own.
b. Include support for technical; skills through labor department
c. Give them moral support: show love,
d. Show respect and make them aware that someone really cares about them
22. Which of the following institutions might lead to depression?
a. School c. Social Media
b. Home d. Media
23. The knowledge of oneself is the key to success.
a. True b. False c. Partly True d. None of these
24. Whatever would be the interventions coming from your friends, relatives, teachers and parents might contribute for
your future plans.
a. True b. False c. Partly True d. None of these
25. Being open is a sign of maturity.
a. True b. False c. Partly True d. None of these
26. Which among the options refer to this passage of Aristotle: “It is reason that elevates man far above other brute
creation?”
a. Distinction of man from animals c. Man are not animals
b. Similar attributes of man from animals d. Animals are like men
27. Which among the options refer to the passage of Carl Jaspers: “To live an authentic existence always requires a leap
of faith?”
a. Experience freedom and love of God c. Desire to possess others
b. Experience trials and tribulation d. To seek pleasure at all cost
28. Which among the options refer to the passage of Schopenhauer: Unless we do become ourselves, life is
meaningless?”
a. Passion to follow our desires c. Desire to possess others
b. Will in overcoming our desire d. To seek pleasure at all cost
29. Which of the following is the best example of intersubjectivity?
a. Talking with a friend about a tree you both saw.
b. Volunteering to be a leader of a fund-raising project.
c. Writing a song about the COVID 19 pandemic.
d. Singing three songs all by the same composer.
30. There should be __________________ with others and the environment in our dealing with our fellow human beings.
a. Balance in our account
b. Balance in our relativity
c. Balance in our faith
d. Balance in our relationship
31. “Human will is an instrument of free choice. It is within us to do what is good or bad”.
Which of the following statements does NOT support the claim from the above statement?
a. Our inner awareness of an aptitude to do right or wrong.
b. The rewards and punishment of rulers and general employment of praise and blame.
c. The common testimony of all human beings.
d. Happiness is the process of ever-growing through.
32. It is a negative perception that the PWDs are less productive. What is the Philippine government supports for persons
with disabilities (PWDs)?
a. to land a job c. to respect with deficiency
b. give goods and services d. medical care
33. The theory of freedom has ___________ and ___________ task
a. Pros and effect
b. Negative and positive
c. Peace and war
d. Availability and non-availability
34. Punishment is to prevent wrongdoer from _______________ and to prevent others from committing a similar act
a. Rewinding the act
b. Repeating the act
c. Reorganizing the act
d. Return to
35. Which of the following aspects of redesign that in order to make social environment as free as possible of aversive
stimuli?
a. Redesign environment
b. Redesign government
c. Redesign freedom
d. Redesign faith