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Wednesday, August 29, 2018

LET SOCIAL STUDIES PRACTICE TEST


Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer.
1.       This is the largest of all the continents. It covers nearly 1/3 of the world’s land surface. This continent gave the world its earliest civilizations and major religions.
a.       Europe                                                 c. Africa
b.       Asia                                                      d. North America

2.       This country is known as the ‘world’s melting pot’ and ‘land of refugees’ for having history of successive migration.
a.       Canada                                                 c. United States
b.       Australia                                               d. Great Britain

3.       This is often called as the ‘eternal city’ for having been the seat of power during ancient and modern period.
a.       Paris                                                     c. Brussels
b.       Milan                                                    d. Rome

4.       Melanesia refers to the ‘black islands ‘ who’s inhabitants are generally short with dark skin and frizzy hair. Which of the following does NOT belong to the Melanesia group of islands?
a.       Papua New Guinea                               c. Vanuatu
b.       Solomon Islands                                    d. Tuvalu

5.       This is a doctrine in geography which states that nature is passive and man is active who is free to change his environment.
a.       Marxist                                                 c. Feminist Geography
b.       Possibilism                                            d. Critical Geography

6.       This is often called as ‘land of emeralds’ because it has 90% of the world’s supply of emeralds. This country is the only nation with coastlines washed by both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean.
a.       Colombia                                              c. Ecuador
b.       Brazil                                                    d. Bolivia

7.       This is the least developed and poorest country in Central America. This country’s name originated from Spanish word for ‘depths. This is also known as the ‘Banana Republic’.
a.       Honduras                                              c. Nicaragua
b.       Guatemala                                            d. El Salvador

8.       Why is Africa often called ‘Dark Continent’ until the 19th century?
a.       It is a land of mystery and paradox
b.       Its peoples are all black and dark
c.       Its forests are impenetrable
d.       Its notorious for diseases

9.       This is the third largest continent. It is home of megacities like Mexico City, New York and Los Angeles. Its highest point is Mt. McKinley and lowest point is the Death Valley.
a.       South America                                      c.  Caribbean
b.       North America                                       d. Oceania

10.     This is the second largest continent, home of the largest desert and was also believed to be the birthplace of humanity.
a.       Australia                                               c. South America
b.       Europe                                                 d. Africa

11.     This is the best manifestation of the cultural landscape of Islam.
a.       Pagodas                                               c. Stupas
b.       Mosques                                               d. Bazaar

12.     This is the largest city in Africa which is also often called ‘city of victory’.
a.       Cairo                                                    c. Addis Ababa
b.       Pretoria                                                d. Mogadishu

13.     This is popularly called as ‘Empty Quarter’. This is one of the largest true deserts in the world which has no settlement and no vegetation at all.
a.       Rub Al Khali                                          c. Nubian
b.       Sahara                                                 d. Libyan

14.     This is the heart of the Mayan civilization. It is most populous country in Central America and half of the populations are Mayan Indians.
a.       Honduras                                              c. Guatemala
b.       Costa Rica                                            d. Mexico

15.     This is the 6th largest country in the world in terms of land area. In fact, it is the only nation that is a continent, but it has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world.
a.       India                                                     c. USA
b.       Australia                                               d. Canada

16.     This is how we call the location is based on the use of longitudes and latitudes.
a.       Nominal                                                c. Astronomical
b.       Relative                                                d. Absolute

17.     This literary means ‘land without people’. This country became independent in 1990 and has one of the highest sand dunes in the world.
a.       Angola                                                  c. Namibia
b.       Ghana                                                  d. Senegal

18.     The name of ‘Far East’ is a misnomer being coined by western geographers and European mariners. This region refers to
a.       India, Pakistan                                      c. Saudi Arabia, Jordan
b.       Russia, Kazakhstan                               d. China, Korea, Japan

19.     Paradise Lost, that’s the story of this country which was rocked by 66 nuclear blast by the United States from 1946-1958.
a.       Nauru                                                   c. Marshall Islands
b.       Vanuatu                                                d. Tonga

20.     The April 1986 Chernobyl explosion is the world’s worst nuclear disaster wherein 3 people were killed in the initial explosion.  Chernobyl is located in
a.       Ukraine                                                 c. Latvia
b.       Russia                                                  d. Lithuania

21.     The Prime Meridian passes through
a.       London                                                 c. Samoa
b.       Rome`                                                  d. Warsaw

22.     This country assumed full sovereignty over a strategic canal from the United States on December 31, 1999.
a.       Solomon Island                                     c. Egypt
b.       Panama                                                d. Colombia

23.     ‘Rainbow Warrior’, the flagship of the Greenpeace Organization was bombed and sunk in Auckland by French secret agents due to the former’s nuclear testing. Where is Auckland?
a.       Australia                                               c. Guam
b.       New Zealand                                         d. Japan

24.     This often called a ‘heaven of peace’ in Central America. This country had led the way in forest conservation and demilitarization.
a.       Nicaragua                                             c. El Salvador
b.       Costa Rica                                            d. Honduras

25.     This is the second most populated country in the world. This nation still practices caste determination, child bride, dowry system and girl-child infanticide especially in the rural areas.
a.       China                                                    c. Canada
b.       India                                                     d. Pakistan

26.     During the Vietnam War, wide areas of forest and mangroves were sprayed with this herbicide which contains dioxin, a high toxic compound. This dioxin later was responsible for fetal deformities. What do you call this dioxin?
a.       Agent Orange                                       c. Formalin
b.       Uranium                                                d. all of the above

27.     This is one of the world’s leading oil producers. The country has the highest per capital income in Latin America, though its national wealth is very unevenly distributed. This country helped in the founding of OPEC.
a.       Mexico                                                  c. Venezuela
b.       Brazil                                                    d. Ecuador

28.     This is the only Portuguese – speaking country in a Hispanic-Latin region.
a.       Mexico                                                  c. Nicaragua
b.       Aruba                                                   d. Brazil

29.     This literally means “Opposite the Arctic”. This is the 5th largest landmass and the least inhabited.
a.       Africa                                                    c. South Pacific
b.       North Pole                                            d. Antarctica

30.     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                                              c. Netherland
b.       Finland                                                 d. Denmark

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

LET SOCIAL STUDIES PRACTICE TEST





 From: Prof. Childa R. Magallanes (CCR-Rizal Review Center)

 PRACTICE TEST

I.  Direction:     Read the question carefully. Choose the letter which represents the best answer.

1.       Allied Powers and Axis were the protagonist in the World War II. US entered the war on the side of the Allied Powers and turned to the tide of the war in their favor. Which AXIS power was the first to surrender to the Allied Power?
a. Japan                                         c.  Turkey
b. Germany                                    d.  Italy

2.       Monotheism or the belief of one god was first associated with the Jewish people. However, an Egyptian ruler, Amenhoetep IV espoused the idea of Monotheism in Egypt. What name did Amenhoetep assumed later?
a. Ramses                                      c.  Thutmose
b. Akhnaton                                    d.  Khufu

3.       Feudalism was not uniform in all countries however the characteristics features are the same. Which among the following was not the feature of feudalism?
          a. Fealty                                           c.  Feif
          b. Guild                                            d.  Homage

4.       Among the following religions, which religion believes in reincarnation?
          a.  Christianity                                  c.  Hinduism
          b.  Judaism                                      d.  Islamism

5.       This was the language used during the middle ages. It was used by the Christian Church in all its ceremonies/rituals.
         a.  French                                        c.  Latin
         b.  Italian                                         d.  Spanish

6.        The propaganda movement was one example of Filipino nationalism. However most people of today doubt the nationalism intention of the propagandist due to its non- advocacy of:
a.     Assimilation of the Philippines by Spain
b.     Reform in the administration of the Philippines
c.     Separation of the Philippines from the Spain
d.     Annexation of the Philippines

7.        After the Fil-Am war the Americans imposed restrictions on Filipinos. The ten year period was referred as period of suppressed nationalism and one policy was reconcentration which means:
a.     formation of the federal party
b.     capture of rebel soldiers
c.     restrictions in the membership in armed bands
d.     settlement of Filipinos in one area

8.        In pre-colonial Philippines the judicial process has similarity with that practiced in Europe.
a. Judge                                         c.  Ordeal
           b. Jury                                            d.  Elders

9.        The religious schism which occurred in our country during the 1896 –1898 revolutions resulted in the formation of a religious sect popularly known as
          a.  Iglesia ni Kristo                            c. Aglipay church
          b.  Anglican Church                          d. Episcopal church

10.     The Japanese successful invasion of the Philippines was climaxed by the surrender of the joint Fil-Am forces in May 6, 1942 in
                 a.   Bataan                                       c.  Capas
b.  Corregidor                                   d.  Manila

11.     Industrial revolution is characterized by the factory system. What was the effect of the factory system in the family?        
a. it unified the family                        c.  it weakened the family
b. it strengthened the family             d.  it solidified the family

12.     The 9th century   in Europe was period of struggle or   nation states to unite for fear of Austrian domination.   In the unification   of Italy young Italy was a by word.    What is young Italy?
                a.  an army                                       c.  an ideal
                b.  an organization                            d.  an order

13.     The term Barbarians was in Europe was period of struggle or nation states to unite for fear of Austrian domination.  In the unification of Italy, young Italy was a by word.  What is young Italy?
a. Asians                                        c.  Germans
b. Romans                                       d.  Russians

14.    Which among the following epic tells the story of a man who fought the Moors to prevent Islamism from dominating his country?
               a.  song of Roland                            c.  Beowulf
               b.  Don Quixote                                  d.  El Cid

15.     One principle upheld by the congress of Vienna was the principle of legitimacy.  This means that rulers of European nation be
              a.  deposed from power                     c.  removed from power
    b.  retained in power                          d.  restored in power

16.     The North Atlantic Pact agreed by the Western nations after World War II was an alliance whose stance is
               a.  defensive                                    c.  aggressive
     b.  offensive                                     d.  non-military

17.     Humanism of ancient period is associated with this group of people who valued so much man’s capacity for excellence
               a.  Romans                                      c.  Assyrians
     b.  Egyptians                                    d.  Greeks

18.   Political revolution of the late 18th and 19th centuries was characterized by the overthrow of the existing government.  Latin America revolution of 1775 was an example of this.  Which among the following causes of revolutions was NOT TRUE to Latin American and USA.
               a.  Taxation                                      c.  Mercantilism
     b.  abuses of colonizers                    d.  Abuses of dispotic divine
 
19.    Filipinization Policy was started by Govt. Taft.  This was meant to make Filipinos accept America Sovereignty.  This is described as the policy of …
a.   introducing American culture
b.   gradual substitution of American officials with Filipinos
c.   allowing Filipinos to display Filipino flag
d.     encourage Filipinos to promote Filipino product

20.    The use of magic charms as very common among pre-Spanish Filipinos.  One of these is anting-anting or agimat which is meant to
a.   insure the possessor against weapon of every kind
b.   made the possessor lovable to ladies
          c.   made the possessor invisible
d.     made him walk is storm or sea without getting wet

21.      Pre-colonial trade in the Philippines was prosperous business transaction made of

a. money system                               c. credit system
b. barter system                                d. banking system

22.    Memberships in the Katipunan comes in grader: Katipunan, first; Kawal, second; Bayani, third.  Each had a specified color and design as well as password so they could maintain their secrecy of movement.  The password for the Kawal grade was:

          a.  Rizal                                          c.  Kawal
          b.  Gomburza                                  d.  Sundalo

23.       Memories of brutality which was inhuman during the Japanese regime were always associated with a particular Japanese group called:

         a.  Kalibapi                                      c.  Kamikaze
               b.  Kempetai                                    d.  Samurai

24.        Men and women of pre-colonial times had weakness for personal adornment.  Aside from jewels, tattooing of the body was common.  In the Visayas tattooed men were called
         a.  Umalahokan                               c.  Ati
               b.  Pintados                                     d.  Polista

25.      As promised by Gen. McArthur, he would return to liberate the Filipinos after he could train troops in Australia.  The Leyte landing signified the liberation of the Philippines, as well as the return of the Commonwealth government.  Who was the Commonwealth President who came with McArthur?

a. Romulo                                       c.  Osmeña
                b.  Roxas                                         d.  Quezon
  
26.    The American promise granting independence to Filipinos after a transition   period was contained in the following legislation EXCEPT:

a. Jones Law                                      c.  Phil. Bill 1902
                b. Hares-Hawes Cutting Law            d.  Tydings-McDuffe Law

27.        The practice   of having surnames was started during the Spanish regime through the order of …

a. Gov. Gen. Jaudenes                   c.  Gov. Gen Dela Torre
                b. Gov. Gen. Claveria                     d.  Gov. Gen. Polavieja

28.        The veneration   of the soul spirits was common among ancient Filipinos. Memories   of their dead relatives were kept alive through carved idols.   This practice was called ______.

a.  Cult of the Dead                          c.  Nature of Worship
b.  Mass of the Dead                        d.  Divination

29.        The Industrial   Revolution brought about a new class people. The people who belong to this class comprised the greater percentage of the population.  The term used for them was …

a.  middle class                                c.  clergy
      b.  nobility                                         d.  working class

30.   After the Congress of Vienna, the Matternich System checked Liberalism and Democracy.  To prevent the application of the Matternich System in the Western Hemisphere, the US president issued this policy called ______.

a. Blood and Iron                            c.  Monroe Doctrine
          b. Hoover Moratorium                     d.  Truman Doctrine
 
31.      The scramble for territories overseas took a rapid pace after 1871.  Within the period of 1880-1910 powerful nations practically partitioned the world among themselves.  Acquired territories became source of raw materials and market for finished products.  What is the proper term for this movement?    
 
a.  Balance of Power                        c.  Concession
                b. Imperialism                                 d.  Sphere of Influence

32.    The period of 1894 to the end of 19th century saw the rise of nation state characterized by intense nationalism where people fought and human rights.  Who among the following was responsible for unifying German into nation?

a. Cavour                                        c.  Bismarck
          b. Garibaldi                                     d.  William of Prussia

33.     Alexander the Great dreamed of blending the culture of Greeks with the east.  He successfully launched campaign against the Persians in order to take control of the East.  Thus the merging of the two cultures was achieved.  What term is applied to the blending of Greek and Eastern culture?

         a.  Hellenic                                      c.  Hellenistic
         b.  Gracco Oriental                          d.  Graeco-Roman

34.            In the early part of the 20th Century.  East Europe was the problem area due to the growing nationalism of the people in this territory.  This territory is specially referred to as the Balkans.  What was the popular term applied to this critical area which was to be spot where a great way may start?
a. danger spot                                c.  trouble zone
                b. powder keg                                   d.  explosive region

35.      Great powers in Europe and Asia formed alliance after World War I for the purpose of security.  Alliance at this time were identified because of ideology they advocated which was either totalitarianism or democracy.  Which among the four countries was on the side of the democratic bloc?

a. Italy                                            c.  Russia
                b. Japan                                         d.  Germany

36.     Africa is popularly known as the dark continent.  This term meant to describe Africa because_______

a.     its people are predominantly dark color
b.     the people are uncivilized
c.     little is known of the place
d.     it had never been fully explored and settled

37.      Law making body of the country is called by a specific name, usually by a term in their own language. Which country has the Reichstag as its law making body?

a. France                                        c. Germany
b. Russia                                        d. Australia

38.       Communist influence spread with the successful take-over of Lenin in Russia in the 1917 Revolution. Communism is against_____.

a. collectivisation                             c.  private property
b. workers rule                                d.  cooperation

39.            What do Bolshevism, Hitlerism, Fascism have in common?
a.     abolition of private property
b.     government-controlled political party
c.     belief in the increase in population
d.     establishment of a corporate stat

40.      Rizal traveled a lot and met many foreign friends.  Who among the
          following was considered a best friend of Rizal?

a. Otto Becker                                 c.  Henry Kipping
b. Ferdinand Blumentritt                  d.  Karl Wilmer

41.       Rizal’s famous poem “ To the Filipino Youth” emphasized that _____

a.     Young Filipinos should fight for their country
b.     Educated Filipino youth should give importance to their country
c.     Filipino youth must work hard for their country
d.     Young Filipinos are needed by the country

42.    Filipino as a term used in reference to the natives started during Rizals’ time. Previous to this, the Spaniards had always referred to the natives as______.

a. Creoles                                       c.  Indios
b. Insulares                                     d.  Peninsulares

43.      In his early life, Rizals’ family had been in good terms with the Spaniards, particularly Spanish officials. His first real experience of Spanish injustice and cruelty occurred when _______.

a.     his brother Paciano was maltreated in school, the Dominican College of San Jose
b.     his mother was imprisoned
c.     his father’s property were confiscated
d.     he was not allowed to receive the first prize in a poem contest

44.     The organization formed by Rizal to bring Filipinos together into a cohesive group that would give mutual protection to each other in any adversity and provide defense against violence and injustice:

a.     Circulo Hispano Filipino
b.     La Liga Filipina
c.     Propaganda Movement
d.     Indios Bravos

45.     Which among the following books did Rizal scholarly work on by annotating it in order to help Filipinos broaden their knowledge about their past?

a.     Noli Me Tangere
b.     El Filibusterismo
c.     Sucesos de la Islas Filipinas
d.     Les Miserables

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