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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