65.

The named “felipinas” was given to the

territory that Spain later colonized by:

A. Magellan
B. Legaspi
C. Urdaneta
D. Villalobos
66. What do you call to the land granted to deserving
Spaniards who served the government?

A. Pueblo
B. Alcalde mayor
C. Gobernadorcillo
D. encomienda
67. When Rizal returned to the Philippines after his
second travel abroad, he decided to organize a socio-
civic organization. This was the:

A. Propaganda government

B. Liga Filipina
C. Katipunan
D. Assosacion Hispano-Filipino
68. The event that implicated the 3 priest Burgos,
Gomez, and Zamora which resulted to their execution
was the

A. Cavite Mutiny

B. Cry of Pugadlawin
C. Ilocos Rebellion
D. Bacoor Massacre
69. The incident that led to the outbreak of the Filipino-
American war was:

 A. Pres. McKinley’s proclamation of the “Benevolent

assimilation policy
 B. The San Juan Bridge incident where a Filipino
soldier was shot by an American sentry
 C. The Battle of Manila Bay
 D. Aguinaldo’s declaration of independence
70. Which of the following were the famous triumvirate
of the Propaganda Movement?

 A. Jose Rizal, Juan Luna, Marcelo delPilar

 B. Jose Rizal, Graciano Lopez Jaena, Gregorio delPilar
 C. Jose Rizal, Marcelo delPilar, Graciano Lopez Jaena
 D. Jose Rizal, Juan Luna, Graciano Lopez Jaena
71. 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
72. The Thomasites who taught in schools in the early
part of American colonization were:

A. Trained American teachers

B. American Soldiers
C. American Protestant Ministers
D. American officials
73. When the Japanese came, Manila was declared an
“Open City” by McArthur. Open City means

 A. Manila was open for trade

 B. Manila was open for negotiation
 C. Manila was open for Japanese occupation
 D.Manila was open for both Japanese and
American to stay
74. The combined Filipino and American forces during
the Japanese invasion was:

A. Hukbalahap Movement

B. Allied Powers
C. USAFFE
D. Philippine Constabulary
75. The first Filipino appointed by the American as
chief Justice of the Supreme Court:

A. Jose Abad Santos

B. Cayetano Arellano
C. Gregorio Araneta
D. Sergio Osmena
76. The Japanese Military Police was called

A. Kalibapi
B. Hukbalahap
C. Imperial Diet
D. Kempetai
77. The greatest contribution of the Americans to the
Philippines was:

A. Freedom of worship

B. The public school system
C. Scientific health programs
D. Parity rights
78. Which of the following best described the
Katipunan?

 A. It was a movement which aimed for the Philippines’

separation from Spain through force
 B. It was a movement that wanted reforms from Spain
 C.It was working to make the Philippines a province of
Spain
 D.It was a movement meant to strengthen the colonial
government
79. What do you call the right of the governor general to
suspend the operation said order would not beneficial to
the colony
A. Residencia
B. Real Audiencia
C. Cumplase
D. Visitador
80. The Americans came to the Philippines in 1969 in
order to?

 A. Liberate the Filipinos from the Spaniards

 B. Fight the Spaniards because of the outbreak of
the Spanish American war
 C. Invade the Philippines and colonized it
 D. Establish trade relations
81. The one who colonized the Philippines for the
Spaniards was?

A. Columbos
B. Magellan
C. Legazpi
D. Pigafetta
82. The greatest contribution of Spain to Filipino
culture was?

 A. Education
 B. Development of Traded
 C. Construction of roads and other infrastructures
 D. Christianization of the Filipinos
83. Ferdinand Magellan was killed by Lapu-Lapu’s men
in the?

A. Battle of Manila bay

B. Battle of Mactan
C. Battle of Cebu
D. Battle of Limasawa
84. World War II in the Philippines ended when the
Japanese surrender after the bombing of?

A. Bataan and Corregidor

B. Hiroshima and Nagasaki
C. Tokyo and Kyoto
D. Pearl harbor
85. The founder of Katipunan was?

A. Andres bonifacio

B. Jose Rizal
C. Emilio Aguinaldo
D. Emilio Jacinto
86. Emilio Aguinaldo declared the independence of the
Philippines in Kawit, Cavite on?

A. July 4, 1946

B. June 12, 1898
C. July 4, 1896
D. August 25, 1896
87. Jose Rizal was considered the National hero because
of this efforts to bring about reforms in the lives of
Filipinos through his works in the?

A. Katipunan
B. Propaganda Movement
C. La Liga Filipina
D. 1896 Revolution
88. The early Filipino revolts were considered a failure.
Which among the following is considered the most
important explanation for such failure?

 A. The Spaniards had the support of the clergy to whom Filipinos

obeyed because of fear
 B. The Spaniards had superior weapon and a well-trained military
 C. The revolts were limited in scope
 D. The lack of unity and leadership which failed to sensitize the
people to a common identify and purpose
89. Who made the Philippine National Flag?

 A. Monica
 B. Marcela
 C. Gregoria
 D. Melchora
90. The transfer of troops from Bataan to Capas, Tarlac
is called “Death March”. Which among the following
phrases best describe such event?

 A. The prisoners were treated like animals

 B. The prisoners marched to their death
 C. The march was so inhuman resulting to many
death
 D. Prisoners were like living dead
91. Who proclaimed the policy “ Benevolent
Assimilation” . He emphasized the Filipino should be
trained for self government.

A. McKinley
B. McArthur
C. McDonald
D. McDuffie
92. Colonization of the Philippines by Spain is best
described as done through:
 A. The “cross” because of the conversion by the clergy of pagan
Filipinos to Christianity
 B. The”cross” because Magellan planted the first cross on
Philippine Soil
 C. The “sword” because the soldiers forcibly made Filipinos
accept the Spanish rule
 D. The “sword and cross” because they had to make sure that
colonization was accomplished
93. Who established the Republika ng Katagalugan
Government on Mount San Cristobal in Laguna
province?
A. Miguel Malvar
B. Grogorio Del Pilar
C. Macario Sakay
D. Luis Taruc
94.The Americans acquired the Philippines as their
colony because

A. They invaded the Philippines

B. They helped Filipinos fight the Spaniards
C. Spain cede the Philippines by virtue of the treaty of
Paris of 1898
D. The defeated the Spaniards
95. During World War II, The Filipino-American forces
last defense against the Japanese's took place in:

A. Bataan
B. Corregidor
C. Manila
D. Tarlac
96.The Americans promise to train Filipinos for self-government. This was
realized with the establishment of this government where all the officials
both elected and appointed were Filipinos and they were supervised for a
ten-year period by an American High Commissioner.

A. Republican Government

B. Civil Government
C. Commonwealth Government
D. Federal Government
97. When the combined Filipino-American forces were defeated by the
Japanese, The Filipinos formed a guerilla movement called Hukbalahap.
Which of the following was the main objective of such movement?

 A. To Successfully defeat the Japanese

 B. To harass the Japanese
 C. To prove that Filipinos can fight without American support
 D. To train a military force to strengthen Filipinos defense
98. Humanism of ancient period was associated with this group
of people who valued so much man’s capacity for excellence .

A. Russians
B. Asians
C. Romans
D. Greeks
99.Wars are fought as a means settle conflicts. After the bloody encounters
a war is officially ended through?

A. Armistice
B. Alliance
C. Treaty
D. Ceasefire
100. In the 21st century, which region in the world is
expected to assert is superiority or will take center stage
in world affairs?
A. USA
B. Europe
C. Asia
D. Africa
101. Globalization is being advocated in this century. Which
among the following areas is not given priority in this
movement?
 A. Economy
 B. Culture
 C. Religion
 D. Communication
102. Which language was considered the universal language by
the Christian in the middle Ages?

A. French
B. German
C. Latin
D. Spanish
103. Which is the best description for the so-called “Renaissance Man”?

A. He is talented
B. He is Graeco – Roman
C. He is liberal minded and versatile
D. He is a great thinker and artistic
104. When we say that “all people have culture but not all people are
civilized”, we mean that?

A. All people have developed their way of life

B. Not all people have advanced in their way of life
C. All people have their distinct way of life
D. Not all people have their distinct way of life
105. Russia advocated communism under Lenin. Which among
the following is not advocated by communism?

A. Rule of proletariat

B. Private ownership of property
C. Rule of workers group
D. Collectivism
106. Spain was referred to as the “Mistress of the Sea” during the period of
discovery and explanation. This description meant that?

A. Spain was superior in navigation

B. Spain was a naval power
C. Spain was good in exploration
D. Spain was discovering territories
107. Which region was referred to as the “seat of
civilization”?
A. Europe
B. Africa
C. Asia
D. America
108. He is the president promised to make the
Philippines Great Again
 A. Garcia
 B. Macapagal
 C. Arroyo
 D. Marcos
 109. The famous philosopher know for his
statement” do not do unto others what you do not
want other to be done unto you

 A. Aristotle
 B. Mencius
 C. Socrates
 D. Confucius
110.When we consider the famous fall of Rome in
476 A.D we refer to the destruction of

 A. The entire Roman Empire

 B. The fall of Eastern Roman Empire
 C. The fall of Roman City
 D. The fall of the western Roman Empire
 111.Reformation was the movement which
worked for changes or reform in the Christian
Church this movement was initiated by ?

 A. Wycliff C. Christian Church

 B. Protestants D. Martin Luther
 112. Julius Ceasar faced a critcal decision in his
career when he said “the die is cast” The decision
had to do with
 A. Invasion of Gaul C. Conquest of Egypt
 B. Crossing the Rubicon D. Assume the consulship
113. A very rigid social system in India where belonging to a
certain class were not allowed to mingled or intermarry with
another class level

 A. Brahmanistic System C. Hinduistic System

 B. Caste System D. Reincarnation
114. Some European rulers advocated Devine Rights of Kings.
This meant that.

 A. King was God himself

 B. King was born to rule
 C. King was given by God the authority to rule
 D. King was God’s representative
115. After World War II USA and USSR rivaled for
world supremacy. A cold was existed between these two
superpowers. Cold War is characterized by the
following except:
 A. Fierce Fighting
 B. War of nerves
 C. Constant maneuvering
 D. Arms race
116. While colonization developed the cultural and
physical aspects of the colonized nation, its greatest
disadvantage was.

 A. Colonial subjects were exploited

 B. Colonial mentally developed
 C. Colonies were drawn into war
 D. Colonies were made markets for surplus products
117. It is that definite portion of the earth surface which is the
subject of sovereignty rights and interest. From the political
standpoint, it is referred to as:
 A. State
 B. Government
 C. Sovereignty
 D. Territory
 118. The City Mayor ordered the arrest and deportation of all
prostitutes to their respective provinces for promoting live
shows and immoral sexual activities the city. The order was
assailed to be illegal because:

 A. The City Mayor has infringed on the constitutional rights of the

prostitutes to travel and abode
 B. The City Mayor violated the due process of law since there was
no notice and hearing before judgement was rendered
 C. The Mayor’s order was arbitrary and capricious
 D. Only the courts are empowered to issue the order or arrest and
deportation
 119. Despite strong protestations from Mang Jose, the
government took away from his private property for public use
upon payment to him or just compensation. What power of the
state was involved in the particular case?

 A. Policed Power
 B. Power of Eminent of Domain
 C. Power of Taxation
 D. Absolute Power of the State
120. The united States is the only known country in the world
that follows the “Jus Soli“ doctrine which means Place of Birth,
while the rest of the countries follow the “Jus Sanguine“
principle which means blood relationship. What then is the
citizenship of a child born to Filipino parents in the United
States ?
 A. Natural Born Citizen
 B. Naturalized Citizen
 C. Stateless Citizen
 D. Dual Citizen
121. Every time Jose’s parents leave the house, they claim him
to a post of their padlock the door of his room without food,
water, and sunlight. He was untidy and emaciated. What rights
were violated ?
 1. The natural and primary rights of parents to rear their children in
the manner convenient to both parents and children.
 2. The rights to healthful well-being and ecology
 3. The rights to travel and abode
 4. The right of the child to protection , care and support of his
parents.

 A. 1,2C. 2,3
 B. 1,3 D. 2,4
122. It is the department which has the authority to make laws,
alter or repeal them.

 A. Administrative Department
 B. Executive Department
 C. Judicial Department
 D. Legislative Department
123. It is advantage is that is serves as the training ground for
the national leaders.

 A. Bicameralism
 B. Constitutionalism
 C. Primary Jurisdiction
 D. Parents Patriae
124. It is prerogative inherent in the state where it is called upon
to protect those with less than full capacity to take adequate care
of their own interest.

 A. Eminent Domain
 B. Parents Patriae
 C. Police
 D. Taxation
125. The term of office of the senator

 A. 1year
 B. 3 year
 C. 6 years
 D. 12 years
126. Amendments or revision of the Constitution may be
proposed through any of the following except:

A. Constitutional Convention
B. Congress as Constituent Assembly
C. People’s Initiative
D. People’s Power
127. The regular election of the members of Congress shall be
held on the second Monday of

 A. April
 B. May
 C. June
 D. July
128. The members of the commission on Appointment shall be
composed

 A. 24
 B. 26
 C. 25
 D. 27
129.All appropriation, revenue or traffic bills etc. shall originate
exclusively in the

 A. House of Representatives
 B. Sangguniang Panalalawiagan
 C. Senate
 D. Supreme Court
130. An enrolled bill may become a law after lapse of

 A. 30 days
 B. 60 days
 C. 40 days
 D. 90 days
 131. The canvassing of the votes of the President shall be done
by congress and presided by:

 A. Chief Justice
 B. Secretary of National Defense
 C. Ombudsman
 D. Vice President
132. The constitution empowers the President of staying the
execution of a convict

 A. Amnesty
 B. Pardon
 C. Commutation
 D. Reprieve
133. Its is also called as Tanodbayan.

 A. Court of Appeals
 B. Ombudsman
 C. Sandiganbayan
 D. Supreme Court
134. The Constitution empowers the President to declare Martial
for

 A. 30days
 B. 60 days
 C. 45 days
 D. 90 days
135. The change of venue or place of trial can be ordered for
this reason

 A. Lack of jurisdiction
 B. Humanitarian
 C. Convenience
 D. Avoid miscarriage of justice
136. Its is designed to prevent any person or class from being
singled out as special of hostile or discriminating legislation

 A. Due process
 B. Equal protection
 C. Right Speech
 D. Writ of Habeas Corpus
137. The 1987 Constitution was framed by

 A. People’s initiative
 B. Constitutional Assembly
 C. Constitutional Commission
 D. Constitutional Convention
138. The government under President Corazon C. Aquino was

 A. De facto
 B. De jure
 C. Both A and B
 D. None of the above
139. First Civilization were in the following river alleys except:

 A. Persia
 B. Mesopotamia
 C. Egypt
 D. China
140. The president declared martial law on the ground or
rebellion. What if any is the effect of such act?

 A. The declaration of martial law will not automatically suspend the

privilege of the writ of habeas corpus
 B. The operation of the constitution is not in any manner suspended
 C. A state of Martial Law does not suppliant the functioning of the
civil courts
 D. All of the above
141. What does the maxim “There is no such thing as free
lunch” mean?

 A. You have to pay every time you have lunch

 B. All good and service has price
 C. Nobody can have a free lunch anywhere
 D. All our actions and decisions has a price that we need to
pay
142. Suppose while walking, you found a P100. if you choose to
use the P100 to watch a movie, what is your opportunity cost for
watching the movie?
 A. Nothing, you just found the money anyway.
 B. P100, because you could have used the P100 to buy
other things.
 C.P100 plus the value of the time you spent watching the
movie.
 D. Nothing if you really like the movie that you watched.
 143. What is the foremost effect of scarcity on how people live?

 A. It makes people very prudent in the spending.

 B.Greed and selfishness are values that some people
adhere to.
 C. People faces trade offs in everything they do and
decide.
 D. Environmental protection has becoming one of the
leading issue today.
144. Economics is a science because

 A. Its studies material objects only.

 B. It’s discipline under the Social Sciences
 C. It applies and uses scientific methodology
 D. There is a Nobel Prize in Economics
145. It is a period that revived the classical greek

a. Ancient
b. Medieval
c. Renaissance
d. Contemporary
146. The loss of potential gain when one alternative is chosen.

 A. Trade-off
 B. Opportunity
 C. Profit
 D. Interest
147. What is market?

 A. A place where people buy and sell

 B. A group of buyers and sellers of a particular good or
service
 C. A mechanism by which exchanges takes place
 D. All of the above
148. Which of the following are complementary goods?

 A. Coffee and tea

 B. Cellphone and sim card
 C. Pencil and ballpen
 D.Jeepneys and buses
 149. A new tax on imported milk was imposed by the
government which resulted in the decrease of the supply of this
product. What factor of supply is described in this situation?

 A. Cost of production
 B. Expectation of future price
 C. Seasonality
 D. Price of related product
 150. Most people dislike inflation because it:

 A. Reduces the nominal rate of interest.

 B. Reduces the capital gains earned when an asset is sold.
 C. Reduces the purchasing power of money
 D. Increases the cost of making decisions
 151. Is a survey done by the government, which enables us to
know what goods and services Filipino consumers consume?

 A. Population Survey
 B. Family Income and Expenditure Survey
 C. SWS Survey
 D. Product Survey
152. Who is considered the Father of Macroeconomics?

 A. Adam Smith
 B. Simon Kuznets
 C. John Maynard Keynes
 D. Thomas Robert Malthus
153. A period of general economic decline; Typically defined as
a decline in GDP for two or more consecutive quarters:

 A. Depression
 B. Recession
 C. Inflation
 D. Stagnation
154. A public market for the trading of company shares and
derivatives at an agreed price:

 A. Money market
 B. Portfolio market
 C. Stock market
 D. Foreign exchange market
 155. The following statements refer to the characteristics of the
Philippines as one of the important territories of Asia, Except

 A. It is a tropical country and geographically located in the North-

eastern part of the world
 B. Philippines has one of the highest literacy rates in Asia with
existing policy of free and compulsory six years in elementary
 C. The establishments of the first Philippines Republic gave birth to
the first constitutional democracy in Asia.
 D. The free port of Manila is one of the world’s busiest ports
compared with other Southeast Asian nations.
156. The river serves as the cradle of civilization in China

 A. indus and ganges

 B. Tigris and Euphrates
 C. Nile
 D. Yangtze and Huang Ho
157. What is known as the “ Little Hong Kong of the South”

 A. Davao
 B. Bacolod
 C. Dagupan
 D. Pagadian
158. Given the current condition of Africa, it is still considered as the most
rural and ;east urbanized continent in the world. With these characteristics,
which among the following sentences is the LEAST contributory factor to
the current socio-political and economic problems of Africa?

 A. Few states are ethnically homogenous and infancy of a strong sense of national
unity among tribal leaders
 B. Insufficient capital technology, political instability and poorly trained
workforce to push development among the African nations
 C. The increasing percentage of school-age children who did not attend school
low literacy rate and a great number of World’s AIDS deaths
 D. The replacement of Christianity among the Islamized society in Africa along
the continuous practice of animism among dew villages.
159. The biggest and most populated island in the Philippine
Archipelago

 A. Cebu
 B. Leyte
 C. Luzon
 D. Negros
160. If we encourage “competition” in class , we do not teach:

 A. learning to live together

 Learning to be
 Learning to do
 Learning to know
161. The first coined the word geography?

 A. Erastosthenes
 B. Karl Marx
 C. August Comte
 D. Ferdinand Magellan
162. What country is considered as largest producer of
Diamond, Although few of its diamonds are of gem quality?

 A. Australia
 B. Canada
 C. New Zealand
 D. South Africa
163. A suspected thief was made to walk at a public market with
a sign hanging around his neck saying “ Magnanakaw ako,
huwag akong tularan”, while handcuffed. What right of the
suspected thief is violated

 A. right to presumed innocence

 B. Right against cruel punishment
 C. Right to due process
 D. right against double jeopardy
164. The strategy that was apply by Spanish soldiers that used
Macabebe soldiers against Dagohoy revolt
 A. Veni Vedi Veci
 B. Mercenaries
 C. Dividi Empera
 D. equip their army full
165. What religious suffered heavily in Europe during the Nazi
Holocaust?

 A. Atheist
 B. Buddhist
 C. Christian
 D. Jewis
166. It is considered as one of the worst eruption of the century
that almost affects the earth’s atmosphere due to its ash falls

 A. Mt. Hibuk-Hibok
 B. Mt. Kanlaon
 C. Mt. Mayon
 E. Mt. Pinatubo
167. Which part of the earth where we can experience six (6)
months of continuous daylight and six (6) months continuous
darkness each year?
 A. Greenland
 B. Greenwich, England
 C. Iceland
 D. North Pole
168. In what part of the world can you approximately find the
international Date Line (IDL)?

 A. Atlantic Ocean
 B. Greenwich, England
 C. North Pole
 D. Pacific Ocean
 169. 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
170. Which of the following countries in not part of the
Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEANS)?

 A. Malaysia
 B. Philippines
 C. Singapore
 D. Taiwan
171. It is known to the ancient and modern world that this is the
home of rich and key cities of the world, It is also of the major
tourist destination and it provides a well-designed airports and
railways across the continent

 A. Africa
 B. Asia
 C. Australia
 D. Europe
172. The opening of the Suez Canal connects the trading route
between these two bodies of water

 A. Atlantic Ocean and pacific Ocean

 B. Caribbean Sean and Gulf of Mexico
 C. Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
 D. South China Sea and Philippine Sea
173. Four days after the founding of the La Liga Filipina, Rizal
was arrested and imprisoned at Fort Santiago without due
process of law. Who was then the Governor-General of the
country who ordered the arrest and banishment of Rizal in
Dapitan?

 A. Ramon Blanco
 B. EulogioDespujol
 C. Camilo Polavieja
 D. Emilio Terrero
174. Friends and fellow nationalists defended Noli Me Tangere.
A Brilliant defense came from Rev. Vicente who claimed that
Rizal did not attach the Church and Spain.

 A.Rizal’ Noli Me Tangere was simply a fiction, no

harm to anyone
 B. Rizal focused on the ignorance of Filipinos
 C.Rizal would want to enlighten or open the minds of
his fellowmen
 D. Rizal attacked the bad Spanish officials and priests
175. According to Rizal himself he took the term Noli Me
Tangere, Which mean “Touch Me Not” from the Bible. From
what Gospel was Noli Me Tangere taken?

 A. St. Luke (24:12)

 B. St. Luke (24:44)
 C. St. John (20:17)
 D. St. John (20:15)
176. The character in the novel Noli was described by Rizal as a
laundry woman before her marriage to the officer of the Guardia
Civil. She was known as the “Muse of the Guardia Civil”. She
pretended to have forgotten Tagalog already but her use of
Spanish was awful. Who was the woman?

 A. Dona Consolacion
 B. Dona Victorina de los Reyes de Espadana
 C. Sisa
 D. Paulita Gomez
 177. Sometime in 1807, Rizal’ close friend Ferdinand
Blumentritt asked him to define the tern for he could not find
the word in European-Spanish or Spanish-American sources.
Rizal replied that in Filipino. The word meant “a dangerous
patriot who someday will be hanged”. What was the word
requested Rizal to define?

 A. Filbuster
 B. Revolutionist
 C. Militarist
 D. Patriot
178. In his poem, “The intimate Alliance between Religion and
Good Education”, Rizal showed the importance of religion in
education. Which of these is a valid main topic for the poem?

 A. Education without God is not true education

 B. Religion without education is not a true religion
 C. Education without God is allowable
 D. Religion without education is allowable
179. The governor general declared “state of war” in the
provinces of Manila, Bulacan , Cavite, Pampanga, Tarlac,
Laguna, Batangas and Nueva Ecija and place them under
Martial law.

a. Despujol
b. Polavieja
c. Ybasco
d. Blanco
180. What famous literary work did Rizal voice out the
conviction that women should think for themselves, should be
educated, and should be more active in public office?

 A. To the Virgin Mary

 B. Letter to the Young women of Malolos
 C. My First inspiration
 D. To the Flowers of Heidelburg
181. 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 he suffering Filipino people
 C. To the executed Filipino priests Gomburza
 D. To his love, Leonor Rivera
182. What was the tile 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.
Samgakabataang Pilipino / To the Filipino Youth / A
La Juventud Filipina
 C. SaAkingmgaKabata / Our Mother Tounge
 D. SamgaKababaihan
183. In which order did the following occupy the
Philippines ?

a. Spaniards, Americans, Japanese, British

b. Spaniards, British, Americans, Japanese
c. British, Spaniards, American, Japanese
d. Spaniards, Americans, Birtish, Japanese
184. Which of the following events was the first to
occur ?

 A. the cry of Balintawak

 B. the proclamation of Philippine Independence
 C. execution of Rizal
 D. execution of Bonifacio
185. Who was the lawmaker, chief executive and judge
of the pre-hispanic barangays ?

 A. Datu
 B. Babaylan
 C. Maharlika
 D. Timawa
186. A concept is many economic theories portraying
human as a consistently rational person who pursues
wealth for his own interest
 A. Invisible and Argument
 B. The rule of nature
 C. Laissez faire policy
 D. Homo economicus
187. Which of the following practices is not an
influence of USA in the Filipino way of life

 A. Political democracy
 B. Universal primary education
 C. Economic free enterprise
 D. Compulsory religious education in the school
188. Which was well accepted by the Filipino natives
under Spanish rule ?

 A. Spanish assimilation of the Philippines

 B. Employment Reduccion
 C. Polo Y Servicio
 D. Payment of cedula
189.Which statement correctly describes the nature of
the Filipino ?

 A. He is totally Westernized
 B. He is basically a Spaniard
 C. He is blending by East and West
 D. He is pure indigeneous
190. They are the rights of the citizens which the law
will enforce at the instance of private individuals for the
purpose of securing their enjoyment of their means of
happiness.
 A. Constitutional Rights
 B. Social and Economic Rights
 C. Civil Right
 D. Political Rights
191. What consists of the internal waters of the
Philippines?

 A. Waters around, between and connecting the

island of the archipelago
 B. Territorialsea, the sea bed he subsoil and other
submarine areas
 C. Any body of water surrounding the Philippines
archipelago
 D. Terretrial, fluvial and aerial domain
192. In August 30, 1951, Mutual Defense Treaty was
signed by the Philippines and the United States. What is
their basic agreement?

 A. To trade exclusively with each other

 B. To support each other if either of them will be
attacked by other country
 C. To exchange military intelligence and hardware
 D. To fight terrorism
193. It is a remedy available to any person whose right to
privacy in life, liberty or security is violated or threatened by an
unlawful act or omission of a public official or employee, or of
a private individual or entity engaged in the gathering,
collecting or storing of data or information regarding the person,
Family, home and correspondence of the aggrieved party

 A. Writ of Habeas Corpus

 B. Writ of Amparo
 C. Writ of Habeas Data
 D. Writ of Kalikasan
194. Which court conducted by an incoming governor general to
examine the conduct of an outgoing governor general during the
Spanish periods?

 A. Territorial audiencia
 B. Royal Audiencia
 C. Residencia
 D. Visitador
195. Consumers buy more of a product at relatively low prices
than at relatively high prices.

 A. Law of supply
 B. Substitution effect
 C. Law of demand
 D. Income effect
196. Aside from the Philippines, which countries claim part of
the Spratly islands in the South China Sea?

 A. China, Myanmar, Vietnam, Brunei, Malaysia

 B. China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Brunei, Malaysia
 C. Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Malaysia
 D. Thailand, China, Malaysia, Brunei
197. Who among the following presidents was know for his
nationalistic moves particularly in the field of economics?

 A. Ferdinand Marcos
 B. Fidel Ramos
 C. Joseph Estrada
 D. Carlos Garcia
198. Which order of presidents correctly applies to Philippines
history?

 I. Elpidio Quirino III. Ferdinand Marcos

 II. Ramon Magsaysay IV. Manuel Roxas

 A. II-I-IV-III C. IV-I-II-III
 B. IV-II-I-III D. II-IV-I-III
199. Eminent Domain is the power of the State to take or
expropriate private property for public use upon paying the
owner a _________to be ascertained according to law.

 A. Fair Market Value

 B. Just Compensation
 C. Reasonable Price
 D. Equitable Compensation
200. In essence, this principle means that legislation belongs to
Congress, execution to the executive, settlement of legal
controversies to the judiciary Each is therefore prevented from
invading the domain of the others.

 A. Blending of Powers
 B. Check and Balance
 C. Separation of Powers
 D. Constitutional Supremacy
201. The theory that population increases by geomethrical ratio
while the means of subsistence increases by arithmetical ratio is
attributed to

 A. David Ricardo
 B. Thomas
 C. Karl Marx
 D. Adam Smith
202. The following are component factors that make possible
the flow of production except

 A. Capital
 B. Investment
 C. Labor
 D. Land
203. The maximum price that can be legally charged for a good
or service is called

 A. Price ceiling
 B. Floor price
 c. Legal wage
 D. Minimum price
204. What does “presumption of innocence” mean in so far as
human right is concerned ?

 A. A suspect has the right to remain silent

 B. A suspect has the right to a legal counsel
 C. A suspect remains innocent until proven guilty
 D. A suspect is considered guilty until proven otherwise
205. Which of the four pillars of education for the 21st century is
critical in the light of conflict between Israel and palestine

 A. Learning to know
 B. Learning to be
 C. Learning to do
 D. Learning to live together
206. Which refers to the act of the president to stay the
execution of the a convict ?

 A. Pardon
 B. Reprieve
 C. Amnesty
 D. Commutation
207. Who does the canvassing of votes for President and Vice
President in every election ?

 A. Senate and Congress

 B. Supreme Court and Congress
 C. COMELEC and Chief Justice
 D. Joint Committee of Congress
208. Who among the following were the middle educated class
during Spanish era?
 A. insulares
 B. Mestizos
 C. Ilustrados
 D. Peninsulares
209. Let us assume that society is characterized by social
conflict. During a period of national crisis brought about by war,
class diminishes. What process is at work ?

 A. integration
 B. Assimilation
 C. Cooperation
 D. Accommodation
210. In which place in the Philippines is the DOLE pineapple
plantation found ?

 A. Zamboanga
 B. Cotabato
 C. Bukidnon
 D. Cagayan de Oro
211. Complete is analogy ?
The world: The Nile River
The Philippines:_________

A. Agro River
B. Rio Grande de Mindanao
C. Rio Grande de Pampanga
D. Cagayan River
212. Which is the second largest island in the Philippine
archipelago ?

 A. Mindanao
 B. Palawan
 C. Mindoro
 D. Samar
213. Which maybe an effect of the island character of our
geography ?

 A. Low literacy
 B. Multi-cultural diversity
 C. Widespread poverty
 D. Indolence
214. Which technique helps anthropologist understand why
people in different cultures live as they do?

 A. ethnographic study
 B. ethnical relativism
 C. ethnocentricism
 D. cultural relativism
215. Which technique should an anthropologist use to get an
insiders view on how and why other people do what the

 A. participant observation
 B. genealogies
 C. unstructed observation
 D. Survey questionaires
216. What characteristics of government was established by the
1987 constitution ?
 I. Parliamentary system of government
 II. President system of government with three branches
 III. The three branches of government have a check and balance
over one another
 IV. The three branches of government are separate and independent
of one another
 A. I only C. II, III, and IV only
 B. II only D. II, III and IV only
217. Which one goes with his principle: “The end justifies the
means” ?

 A. All objectives must be accomplished

 B. An evil act can never become good in spite of the god
motive
 C. An evil act can become good because of the good
motive
 D. Anindifferent act may become morally good or evil
depending on the motive
218. On which Filipino trait does Gawad Kalinga build on ?

 A. Adaptability
 B. Bayanihan spirit
 C. Extreme personalism
 D. Joy and Humor
219. Children learn how to open a coconut and other common
chores in a coconut farm. In this instances culture is transmitted
by:

 A. Acculturation
 B. Immersion
 C. Assimilation
 D. Enculturation
220. Trades-offs are required because needs are unlimited and
resources are;

 A. Marginal
 B. Scarce
 C. Unlimited
 D. Economical
221. To which Filipino trait does the German gemeinschaft
correspond ?

 A. Hospitality
 B. Utang na lood
 C. Pakikisama
 D. Bayanihan spirit
222. Why is every government employee required to submit an
annual statement of assets and liabilities ?

 A. To be objective in performance evaluation

 B. To safeguard the people against corruption
 C. Determined who deserves promotion
 D. To determined who is the fit for the job
223. It is a method by which a public officer may be removed
from office during his tenure of before the expiration of his term
by a vote of the people after registration of a petition signed by a
required percentage of the qualified voters

 A. Initiative
 B. Recall
 C. Referendum
 D. Plebiscite
224. Upon which is based the claim that there is no single
universal standard to be used to judge any cultural based ?

 A. Cultured shock
 B. Cultured university
 C. Ethical relativism
 D. Cultural relativism
225. If one agrees with Rizal on the best way to redeem our
country, what would he do ?

 A. Work for quality education for all

 B. campaign for more foreign investors
 C. Attract tourist to come to the country
 D. Do advocacy for health programs to get the biggest
share in the national budget
226. Which among the following represents a detrimental aspect
of he Philippine culture and society ?

 A. Ningas Cogon
 B. Amor propio
 C. Delicadeza
D Palabra de honor
227. Which among the following best describes the concept of
society ?

 A. Organized interactions of people sharing land and

culture
 B. Limited by geographical boundaries
 C. The same as culture or nation
 D. A political entity
228. You have to take extra care when you critique the work of a
Filipino. Your negative comment may be mistaken to be an
attack against his/her person. Upon which Filipino trait is this
advise based ?
 A. Adaptabilty
 B. Sakop mentality
 C. Bayanihan spirit
 D. Extreme personalism
229. When recession gets prolonged resulting to a slump in
business activity, we are in a period of

 A. Economic boom
 B. Deflation
 C. Depression
 D. Inflation
230. How is the so-called colonial mentality manifested ?

 A. Cultural relativism
 B. Cultural diversity
 C. Xenocentrism
 D. Ethnocentrism
231. When one company controls the supply of sugar, which
term applies ?

 A. Equilibrium
 B. Monopoly
 C. Economic stability
 D. Inflation
232. The following are functions of the
Commission on Audit EXCEPT:

a. Examine and audit and account

b. Submit an annual financial report
c. Decide on election contest
d. Act as a central accounting office of the
government
233. The Philippines is a democratic republican state, which
of the following is not a complete manifestation of a
democratic and republican state?
A. Existence of Bill of rights
B. Presence of election through popular will
C. Observance of rule of majority
D. observance of the principle that legislature can pass
irreparable laws
234. What event in the Philippines is similar to the
Pasadena tournament of Rose in the United States of
America?
1. Panagbenga Festival
2. Sinulog Festival
3. Moriones Festival
4. Kadayawan Festival
235.Article 2 of 1987 constitution mentioned that ______ is
supreme over the military at all times.
1. Senate Authority 3. People’s power
2. Civilian Authority 4. The Presidency
236. The following are disqualification cases for a public
official, which among is not applicable to all public
officials?
1. Mental or Physical incapacity
2. Misconduct of crime
3. Impeachment
4. Holding more than one office
237. It states that public office is public trust and that
public officers and employees must, at all times, be
accountable to the people, serve them with utmost
responsibility, integrity, loyalty and efficiency; act with
patriotism and justice and lead modest lives.
1. Public Trust 3. Accountability
2. Constitutional Rights 4. Responsibility
It is the electoral process by which an
initiative on the Constitution is either
approved or rejected by the people.
1. Referendum 3. Petition
2. Plebiscite 4. Initiative
238.The following are citizens of the Philippines except:
 1. Those fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines
 2. Those who are born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino
mothers, who elect Philippine citizenship upon reaching the age
of majority
 3. Thosewho are naturalized citizens of the Philippines in
accordance with law.
 4. All of the above are true.
239. The Commander-in-Chief of all armed forces of
the Philippines this 2017 is _________.
1. Air Force Commanding General Jeffrey Delgado
2. Rodrigo Duterte
3. Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno
4. AFP Chief Lieutenant Gen. Emmanuel Bautista
239. Which of the following is not an impeachable
offense?
1. Betrayal of public trust
2. Bribery
3. Treason
4. Sexual harassment
240. The 1987 Philippine Constitution contains at
least 3 sets of provisions. Which one of the following
provisions is not included?
1. Constitution of government
2. Constitution of Sovereignty
3. Constitution of Universality
4. Constitution of Liberty
.241. Refers to those non-dominant groups in
our country which possesses and which to
preserve ethnic, religious or linguistic traditions
markedly different from the rest.
1. Religious groups
2. Indigenous cultural groups
3. Population
4. Urban poor
242. Which influenced the Spanish Constitution of
1812?
 
1. Unus Instar Omnium
2. Liberty, equality, fraternity
3. Remember the Maine
4. Veni. Vidi. Vici. 
243. The social and economic system of
the people of Europe during the middle
ages is known as :

1.Feudalism
2. Manorial system
3. Capitalism
4. Socialism
244. “no taxation without representation” was a
battlecry of the _________ revolution.

a. American
b. Mexican
c. French
d. Russian
245. Which aim is common to cooperatives and agrarian
reform program?
 

a. To empower people to help themselves

b. To give them an opportunity to test their ideas
c. To teach people the way to riches
d. To bring people together to discuss matters that
affects them
246. Where can you find the Sinking Bell Tower
and the Bangui Windmills?
 

A.Ilocos Norte
B.Ilocos Sur
C.Pangasinan
D.La Union
247. In its mountains, you can mine gold. It also
supplies most part of Luzon with fresh flowers
and vegetables because of its climate. Which
province is this?
 

A. Apayao
B. Benguet
C. Mt. Province
D. Ifugao
248. Which of the following sectors is NOT
represented in the party-list system in the House of
Representative?
 1. Religious 4. Youth
 2. Labor 3. Women
249. The right to privacy of a person is defined
as one’s right to ________.
1. go where one pleases
2. believe whatever one wishes
3. build a home wherever one chooses
4. be free from unwarranted publicity
250. This refers to the postponement of the
execution of a death sentence to a certain
date.
1. Reprieve 3. Amnesty
2. Commutation 4. Pardon
251. All of the following are TRUE except:
1. No person shall be compelled to be a witness against
himself
2. No person shall be imprisoned for non-payment of
debt.
3. Ex post facto law or bill of attainder can be enacted.
4. No person shall be detained solely by reason of his
political beliefs and aspirations.
252. The worst environmental impact of a large
scale mining operation comes from
1. Air pollution
2. Soil poisoning
3. Deforestation
4. Unrestored mined-out areas
253.Which of the following principles is not declared in
the constitution?
a. The Philippine Constitution is a democratic and
republican state and Sovereignty resides in the people
and all government authority from it.
b. The State has the power to wage war in defense against
outside attack.
c. Civilian authority is sometimes supreme over the
military.
d. The Philippines is a nuclear free country.
254. The following government officials
may be removed from office through
impeachment except the __________.
a. President
b. Vice-President
c. Members of the Supreme Court
d. Senators
255. How long should a candidate be residing
in the country to qualify for presidency?
a. 10
b. 15
c. 20
d. 25
256.The Philippines, as a republican state, is
committed to observe all of the following except
__________.
a. Public office is a public trust
b. legislature can pass irrepealable laws
c. State cannot be sued without its consent
d. Civilian authority is higher the military
257. What method of citizenship acquisition at
which the place of birth serves as the basis?
a. Jus Soli
b. Jus Sanguinis
c. Naturalization
d. Dual Allegiance
258. During the propaganda movement , what was the
pen name of Mariano Ponce?

A. Dimasilaw
B. Taga ilog
C. Buan
D. Naning
259. This provides a system of shared power
known as ________.
a. Principle of sovereignty
b. Principle of separation of powers
c. Federalism
d. All of the above
261. It is known as the “city that never sleeps”.

A. New York
B. Las Vegas
C. California
D. Hawaii
262. What is social justice?

a. Giving equal opportunity to all, rich and poor

alike.
b. Giving preferential attention to the less
fortunate.
c. Eradicating poverty through the abolition of
private property
d. Getting some from the rich and giving the
same to the poor.
263. Appointments extended by an
Acting President shall remain effective,
unless revoked by the elected
President within _______ from his
assumption or reassumption of office.
a. 30 days
b. 60 days
c. 90 days
d. 5 months
264. A basic social institution that our
State should strengthen according to the
Constitution under our declaration of
principles.
a. Barangay
b. Purok
c. Family
d. City
265.. The territorial and political
subdivisions of the Philippines are the
a. Barrios and Municipalities
b. Cities
c. Provinces
d. All of the above
266.. Which article states that the Philippines
renounces war?
a. Article 1
b. Article 3
c. Article 2
d. Article 4
267. It is the right and obligation by all citizens, who are at
least 18 years of age, and qualified by law, to vote in the
election of national and local officials of the government
without literacy, property, or other substantive requirement.
a. Suffrage
b. Election
c. Voting power
d. Civil Right
268. Which principle states that no man in this
country is above the law and that law must be obeyed
by all and applied to everyone – rich or poor, lowly
or powerful- without fear or favor?
a. Rule of majority
b. Rule of law
c. Social Justice
d. Doctrine of escheat
269.. In the event that both the President and Vice
President are removed from office, who will act as
President in the Philippines?
a. Executive Secretary of the Cabinet
b. Speaker of the House of Representatives
c. President of the Senate
d. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
270. it is the establishment of forest or stand of trees
in where there was no previous tree cover.

a. Deforestration
b. Afforestation
c. Reforestration
d. Santuary
271. On January 22, 1899, the ________ constitution drafted by
a committee headed by Felipe Calderon was proclaimed
transforming the government into what is known today as the
First Philippine Republic

 A. Biak na Bato Constitution

 B. 1935 Constitution
 C. Barassoian Constitution
 D. Malolos
271. Essentials dimension in teaching
social science are:
A. Observing and inferring
B. Seeing and listening
C. Searching and imparting
D. Knowing and thinking
272. As a citizen what are some actions
you could do to promote environment
protection ?

A. increase minimum wage

b. motorcycles
c. public transportation
d. reduce biodiversity loss
273. Which article in the 1987 constitution serves as the
centerpiece with 19 section.

A. Article in education
B. Article on decentralization
C. Article on family
D. Article on social justice
274. what kind of energy source has been
explored from volcanic resources.

 A. Solar energy
 B. Crude oil
 C. Natural gas
 D. Geothermal
275. For check and balances, who prescribe/s the
qualifications of judges of the lower courts.

A. the president
B. Supreme court
C. The president and the cabinet
D. congress
276. Who among the government officials during the Spanish
period has ecclesiastical power ?

A. governor general
B. Gobernadorcillo
C. Babaylan
D. Insulares
277. Which one serves as a rice granary in the northeast
Philippines ?

A. Cagayan Valley
B. Nueva Ecija
C. Ilocos Region
D. CAR
278. Mount Everest is to the world,
_______ is to the Philippines.

A. Mt. Apo
B. Mt. Pulag
C. Mt. Arayat
D. Mt. Makiling
279. This replace the tribute as a form of taxation
in the Hispanic Philippine colony in 1884:

A. Donativo
B. Santorum
C. Sanbuangan
D. Cedula persona
280. What is associated with the slow processing of
public documents?

A. Graft and corruption

B. Wire tapping
C. Black Market
D. Redtape
281. Which of this is the discovery in the
Paleolithic period ?
A. fire
B. Domestication of animals
C. Agricultural
D. Hunting
282. For which are Filipinos thankful to
Julian Felipe?
 A. the tune of our national anthem
 B. the lyrics of our national anthem
 C. the draft of the malolos constitution
 D. making of our national flag
283. In addition to the problem on post war
rehabilitation, which internal problem in central
Luzon did the new Philippine government face?

A. illiteracy
B. Epedimic
C. Water supply
D. the Hukbalahap
284. With these words: “there are no tyrants where there
no slaves” who inspired the Filipinos to work for their
freedom?

A. M.H del pilar

B. Andres Bonifacio
C. Apolinario Mabini
D. Jose Rizal
285.What message did rizal want to put across these
words “there are no tyrants where there no slaves”
during Spanish regime ?

A. the slaves preferred slavery from freedom

B. the Filipinos needed to reform themselves
C. The will always be tyrants
D. There will always be slaves
286. Which is the message of Rizal’s La Indolencia Del
Filipino ?

A. The rich natural resources and favorable climate

encourager the Filipino get by mentality ?
B. study well. This is the only way to go up.
C. Rise in arms Against Spain: Don’t be lazy
D. The Filipino lack of unity will penalize them
287. La solidaridad is to the reformist while
_____ is to the katipuneros.

A. pahayagan
B. kalayaan
C. Decalogue
D. La propaganda
288. Who remembered as the Visayan “joan of arc”?

A. Teresa Magbanua
B. Agueda Esteban
C. Teodora Alonso
D. Trinidad Tecson
289. Which band played the
“ Marcha Filipina” on June 12 1898?

A. Kawit Cavite Band

B. San Francisco de Malabon Band
C. Imus Band
D. Cavite Marching Band
290. What is the pseudonym of Andres
Bonifacio?

A. Laong Laan
B. Agapito Bagumbayan
C. Dimasalang
D. Plaridel
291. It is considered to be the most famous
social networking site:

A. google
B. Yahoo
C. facebook
D. Twitter
292. Social studies is a component of which subject in
high school ?

A. English
B. Science
C. Filipino
D. Makabayan
293. “going doing with the behavior , attitude and
belief of a group is

A. integration
B. Assimilation
C. Transference
D. Conformity
294. By definition, kinship is based societies, the
members of a lineage , clan or other kin group are
usually descendants of a _____

A. dominant male
b. dominant female
c. common ancestors
d. dominant community leaders
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