Thursday, September 13, 2018

LET SEP 2018 MOCK TEST - SOCIAL STUDIES/SOCIAL SCIENCE


SOCIAL STUDIES/ SOCIAL SCIENCE

Time yourself to answer this 150-item test. Please put/copy your answers in the comment section so that I can check them. Leave your email address if you wish the Q & A email to you, after you write your answers in the comment section. Good luck!


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Choose the letter of the best answer. If no correct answer is in the list, write E.

1. Itinatag ni Luis Taruc noong ika-29 ng Marso,1942, ang HUKBALAHAP ay kumalaban sa mga Hapon noong Ika-2 Digmaang Pandaigdig at kalaunan ay kumalaban din sa pamahalaan ng Pilipinas. Ano ang ibig sabihin ng HUKBALAHAP?

A. Hukbo ng Bansa Laban sa Hapon
B. Hubad ng Bayani Laban sa Hapon
C. Hukbo ng Bayan Laban sa Hapon
D. Hugnayang Bayan Laban sa Hapon

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

A. mausoleum
B. mosque
C. castle
D. monastery

3. Kung ang pambansang hayop ng Pilipinas ay kalabaw, sino naman ang tinaguriang pambansang kamao?

A. Manny Pacman
B. Nonito G. Donaire Jr.
C. Senator Emmanuel D. Pacquiao
D. Berna Abubog

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

A. Benigno Aquino Jr.
B. Bienvenido Aquino
C. Benigno Ramos
D. Bienvenido Ramos

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

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

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

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

7. Ratifying or rejecting a proposed constitution or amendment/s to it through a plebiscite is an exercise of which right and duty?

A. Bill of Rights
B. Human Rights
C. Suffrage
D. Citizenship

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

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

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

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

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

A. 1801
B.  27
C.  908
D. 1081

11. The State of the Nation Address or SONA is an annual address by the President of the Philippines to a joint session of the Congress of the Philippines. Mandated by the 1987 Constitution, the speech is delivered every ________ of July at the Plenary Session Hall of the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Batasan Hills, Quezon City, Metro Manila.

A. last day
B. fourth Sunday
C. third Saturday
D. fourth Monday

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

16. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) envisions all Filipinos free from hunger and poverty, have equal access to opportunities, enabled by a fair, just, and peaceful society. It is currently (May 2018 - ) headed by acting secretary _____.

A. Corazon “Dinky” Soliman
B. Emmanuel Leyco
C. Judy M. Taguiwalo
D. Virginia N. Orogo

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

A. social justice
B. economic stability
C. harmony
D. equality in diversity

18. In economics, recession is characterized by the following EXCEPT____.
I. Increasing money supply
II. GDP decreases
III. Unemployment rate rises
IV. Inflation fall

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

19. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It was established in June 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in April 1946. The seat of the Court is at the Peace Palace in ________.

A. Geneva, Switzerland
B. New York, New York
C. The Hague, Netherlands
D. Oslo, Denmark

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

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

21. It is the host country of the 2018 Asian Games held on August 18 – September 2, 2018.

A. Philippines
B. India
C. Indonesia
D. Thailand

22. Inflation is defined as a rise in the general price level. In other words, prices of many goods and services must be increasing in order for inflation to occur in the overall economy. The following are some causes of inflation EXCEPT ____.

A. increase in money supply
B. rising energy prices
C. price control
D. depreciation of the exchange rate

23. Rice and corn are ________ goods.

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

24. For the economists, money is anything that fills the following three essential functions but NOT _____.

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

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

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

26. United States Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE) was a military formation of the United States Army active from 1941 to 1946. The new command's headquarters was created on 26 July 1941, at No. 1, Calle Victoria, Manila, Luzon, Philippines, with ___________ as commander.

A. Brig. Gen. Richard K. Sutherland
B. Lt. Col. Richard J. Marshall
C. Gen. Douglas MacArthur
D. Gen. Edward P. King

27. Ang “Bayan Ko” ay isa sa mga kilalang makabayang awit ng Pilipinas na isinalin sa Tagalog ni Jose Corazon de Jesus o Huseng Batute. Ang awit ay orihinal na isinulat sa wikang Espanyol ni ________.

A. Gen. Jose Alejandrino
B. Gen. Jose Alejandro
C. Gen. Alejandro Jose
D. Gen. Juan Luna

28. Which of the following involves microeconomics?

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

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

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

30. Principal Cardo Dalisay wants to study the effect of the use of tablet on Grade IV Section 1 of Loob Elementary School for the school year 2018 – 2019? What method of research will he use?

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


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

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


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

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

33. In economics, this is a situation in which the inflation rate is high, the economic growth rate slows, and unemployment remains steadily high.

A. inflation
B. stagflation
C. recession
D. economic collapse

34.  The Philippine National Anthem was written by _______.

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

35. Officially the Philippine Independence Act enacted on March 24, 1934, the _______ is a United States federal law that established the process for the Philippines, then an American colony, to become an independent country after a ten-year transition period.

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

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

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

37. What is the least dispute resolution?

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

38. The record of the largest flowers in the world belongs to Rafflesia arnoldii which can grow up to a diameter of 1.5 meters. It is found in ________.

A. Mindanao, Philippines
B. Papua New Guinea
C. Sumatra and Borneo
D. Malaysia

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

A. R.A. 11054
B. R.A. 11036
C. R.A. 11050
D. R.A. 11053

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

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

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

A. Mount Manunggal, Cebu
B. Iba, Zambales
C. Talibon, Bohol
D. Paniqui, Tarlac

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A. Iloilo
B. Aklan
C. Antique
D. Capiz

46. The Feast of the Black Nazarene of Quiapo, Manila is celebrated ________.

A. on the first Sunday of January
B. every January 9
C. every Friday
D. on the first Friday of January

47. As per Section 3 (3), Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution, at the option expressed in writing by the parents or guardians, religion shall be allowed to be taught to their children or wards in public elementary and high schools __________ by instructors designated or approved by the religious authorities of the religion to which the children or wards belong, without additional cost to the Government.

A. during lunch break
B. after the regular class hours
C. within the regular class hours
D. on Saturday or Sunday

48. Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity. His mass–energy equivalence formula E = mc2, which has been dubbed "the world's most famous equation". Living in different countries during his life, Albert Einstein died as a/an __________ citizen on April 18, 1955.

A. American
B. German
C. Swiss
D. Austrian

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

A. 11
B. 5
C. 8
D. 28

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A. Davao del  Norte
B. Agusan del Sur
C. Misamis Occidental
D. Maguindanao

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

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

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

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

56. This island was known as Ma-i by the early Chinese traders.

A. Negros
B. Aklan
C. Mindoro
D. Marinduque

57. As per Section 14 of R.A. 8491, the Philippine flag worn out through wear and tear shall not be thrown away. It shall be solemnly _____ to avoid misuse or desecration.

A. burned
B. stored
C. buried
D. cut into pieces

58. It refers to the total extinction of the criminal liability of the individual to whom it is granted without any condition. It restores to the individual his civil and political rights and remits the penalty imposed for the particular offense of which he was convicted.

A. Amnesty
B. Conditional Pardon
C. Absolute Pardon
D. Parole

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A. Oligarchy and Aristocracy                                     
C. Theocracy and Fascism
B. Aristocracy and Monarchy                          
D. Democracy and Tyranny

66. Alberto prefers Levi’s pants made in America than those made in the Philippines. This behavior is a manifestation of_____.

A. Cultural relativism                                                 
B. Xenocentrism
C. Cultural diversity                                        
D. Ethnocentrism

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

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

68. The belief that colonies exist for the good of the home country is a characteristic of which system?

A. Colonialism                                                
B. Mercantilism
C. Imperialism                                               
D. Feudalism

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

A.  Hindus are required to pray five times daily.
B.  Buddhists are prohibited from eating pork.
C.  Several political parties are found in India today.
D.  Agriculture is a common occupation in the Huang He River valley

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

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


71. 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

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

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

73. Which is the Mindanao province that is known as the first seat of Islam in the Philippines?

A.  Zamboanga                                              
B.  Sulu
C.  Tawi-Tawi                                                 
D.  Basilan

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

A.  Culture is learned from interaction with other people.
B.  Culture tells us how we ought to act and believe.
C.  Culture is transmitted through biological inheritance.
D.  Culture helps us solve problems and adapt to our environment.

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

A.  UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea)
B.  UN (United Nations)
C.  SEATO (Southeast Asia Treaty Organization)
D.  ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations

76. The Protestant reformation represents a turning point in European history because it ______.

A. ended religious unity in Western Europe
B. allowed religious reformers to escape persecution
C. forced most of Europe’s monarchs to become Protestants
D. standardized all religious writings

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

A. Ziying
B. Qin Shi Huang
C. Qin Er Shi
D. Gaozu of Han

78. The following are characteristics of capitalism EXCEPT ____.

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

79. What factor was a major cause of both World War I and World War II?

A. The spread of Marxian ideas into Europe               
B.  Nationalism and national borders
C. The dropping of atomic bombs                    
D.  The rise of totalitarian fascist states

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

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

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

A. Council of Trent                               
B. The Inquisition
B. Counter-Reformation                        
D. Excommunication

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

87.  The highest mountain in the Philippines standing at around 2,954 meters is _____.

A. Mt. Apo                                 
C. Mt. Dulang-dulang
B. Mt. Pulag                               
D. Mt. Kalatungan

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

A. Kisana
B. Kukuru
C. Sherpa
D. Phersa

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

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

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

A. The strangulation of human victims to appease the goddess Khalil                  
B. The wearing of veil among women in Islamic countries                                             
C. The burning of a widow on her husband’s funeral pyre in India
D. The slashing of one’s stomach, a Japanese honorable suicide

91. One way in which the Han and the Gupta cultures were similar is that they____.

A. were destroyed by military forces of European nations                                   
B. developed great civilizations without major influence from western Europe      
C. depended on trade with European nations to remain economically powerful
D. emerged from nationalist movements of the 20th century

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

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

93. It was known as the forgotten war.

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

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

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


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

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

96. The main item product during the early galleon trade was ___.

A. rugs from Persia                              
C. Chinese silk
B. precious metals from India                          
D. Philippine products

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

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

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

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

99. The downfall of the Han Dynasty and the Gupta Empire is due to ______.
A. natural disasters

B. religion
C. people’s revolt
D. rulers’ laziness

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

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

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

A. Hitler’s military ambitions
B. The bombing of Pearl Harbor
C. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria
D. Globalization and democratization

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

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

103. Led the Huns in attacking Europe in the mid-fifty century CE pressuring a storm of Germanic Tribes migration into the Roman Empire contributing to its collapse.

A. Kublai Khan
B. Attila
C. Tamerlane
D. Genghis Khan

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

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

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

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

106. The following are valuable contributions of the Phoenicians to the modern world EXCEPT ______.

A. The Alphabet
B. Seafaring
C. Ship building
D. Phalanx warfare


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

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

108.  What were the secrets of the Hittites for their success in warfare?

A. war ships                                         
C. iron implements and war chariots
B. plunder and intimidation                    
D. consulting the stars before going to war


109 Who opposed American rule and wrote the “Rise and Fall of the Philippine Republic” to exhort the Filipinos to keep fighting for independence?

A. Apolinario Mabini                              
B. Pedro Paterno
C. Claro M. Recto                                
D. Sergio Osmena

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

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

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

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

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

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

113. The Pact of Biak-na-Bato, signed on December 14, 1897, created a truce between Spanish colonial Governor-General Fernando Primo de Rivera and the revolutionary leader Emilio Aguinaldo to end the Philippine Revolution. The pact was in the house of Pablo Tecson, a Philippine revolutionary captain who served as Brigadier General in the 'Brigada Del Pilar' (military troop) of General Gregorio del Pilar during the Revolution. Where is Biak-na-Bato located?

A. San Miguel, Bulacan
B. Mt. Banahaw, Dolores, Quezon
C. San Mateo, Rizal
D. Kawit, Cavite

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

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

115. In economics, average fixed cost (AFC) is the fixed costs of production (FC) divided by the quantity (Q) of output produced. As the total number of units of the good produced increases, the average fixed cost ________.

A. remains the same
B. increases
C. decreases
D. becomes zero

116. Where was the starting point of Western civilization?

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

117. Among the great teachers and philosophers of the Chou dynasty, ___ wrote the Tao Te Ching.

A.  Mencius                                          
C.  Lao Tzu
B.  Confucius                                                 
D.  Chou en Lai

118. What teaching technique is used when you select or create learning supports or an alternative of providing time to conduct research on the topic, problem, assertion, or question? This technique requires you to arrange the chairs so that there is a small circle for the student who will actively discuss and a large outer circle for the observers.

A. Case study                                                
B. Dueling documents
C. Fishbowl                                          
D. online activities

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

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

120. Where are the great forests of Russia found?
A. Tundra                                            
B. Steppe
C. Taiga                                               
D. Desert

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

A. Both rights and obligations
B. Universal and inalienable
C. Equal and non-discriminatory
D. Interdependent and divisible

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

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

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

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

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

A. Cold winds from central Asia
B. The wide range of latitude
C. The monsoon winds from the south
D. The warm ocean currents along the coast

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

A. La Niña event was also a likely cause of a series of tornadoes of above-average severity.
B. La Niña events helped keep the average global temperature above recent trends.
C. It can lead to intense storms in some places and droughts in others.
D. It can cause a series of major storms resulting to extensive flooding.
126.  The national anthem of the Philippines shall NOT be played on the following occasion:

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

127. He was the Persian king who invaded Babylon by turning it into a colony of the Achaemenid. His character is also written in the Bible.

A. Xerxes, the Great
B. Cyrus, the Great
C. Darius I
D. Nebuchadnezzar II

128. The ___________, also referred to as the Eastern Roman Empire and Byzantium, was the continuation of the Roman Empire in its eastern provinces during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages, when its capital city was Constantinople.

A. Roman Papacy
B. Ottoman Empire
C. Byzantine Empire
D. Persian Empire

129. ______ is the first major and oldest mall in the Philippines built in 1976. It is located at Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City and owned by the Araneta Center Inc. It was named after a famous personality.

A. Farmer’s Market
B. Ayala Mall
C. Ali Mall
D. C.O.D.

130. Coca was first served in Jacobs Pharmacy on what year?

a. 1901
b. 1885
c. 1886
d. 1907


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

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

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

A. Southern India is a land of mountains, forest and jungles.
B. The Deccan was isolated China from most of India by geography.
C. Mountain pass through the Himalayas have helped migrations into India.
D. The rivers of India play only a small role in the lives of the people.

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

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

134. How does a hypothesis support inquiry?

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

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

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

136. He was a Filipino journalist whose writing career spanned six decades. He was also known as the only survivor of the 1957 plane crash which killed President Ramon Magsaysay.

A. Benigno Aquino Jr.
B. Max Soliven
C. Nestor Mata***
D. Blas F. Ople

137. In 1989, it became the very first country to sanction homosexual marriage and to give homosexuals most of the legal rights accorded to heterosexuals.

A. Germany                                         
B. Netherland
C. Finland                                            
D. Denmark

138. Which buildings, believed to be symbols of American power, were attacked by Islamic fundamentalists on September 11, 2001?

A.  Empire State Building                                
C.  World Trade Center
B.  White House                                             
D.  New York Stock Exchange

139. The forcible expulsion of a particular ethnic group from a certain territory is termed as:

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

140. No one is above the law.  Ours is a government of laws and not of men.  Which principle is referred to?

A. Due process                                    
C. Sovereignty of the people
B. Rule of law                                       
D. Democracy

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

A. palace                                             
C. place of worship
B. military post                                               
D. watch tower

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

A. has the right to remain silent                       
B. is considered guilty unless proven otherwise
C. has the right to a legal counsel
D. remains innocent until proven guilty

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

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

144. They rebelled against British control during American Revolution

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

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

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

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

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

147. Isa sa malaking dahilan kung bakit hindi nagtagumpay ang mga rebolusyonaryong Pilipino laban sa mga mananakop ay ang kakulangan sa ________.

A. kagamitang pandigma at istratehiya
B. suporta ng mga mamamayan
C. pagkakaisa ng mga liderato
D. pagkain at tulog

148. "Kung walang Korap, Walang Mahirap":_____; "Change is Coming":__________
A. Aquino; Duterte
B. Aquino; Arroyo
C. Ramos; Duterte
D. Estrada; Marcos

149. It is a type of sampling in research where research participants recruit other participants for a test or study. It is used where potential participants are hard to find

A. Snowball
B. Convenience
C. Cluster
D. Stratified

150. Spanish explorer Ruy López de Villalobos, during his expedition in 1542, named the islands of Leyte and Samar “Felipinas” in honor of a _______. Eventually the name Las Islas Filipinas would be used to cover all the islands of the archipelago.

A. king
B. prince
C. queen
D. viceroy


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