A.

Cabinet Secretaries
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9. Three branches of the government should
1. It is the definite or portion of the earth’s surface check one another in order to prevent any of
which is subject of sovereignty rights and them to become strong so as to be able to
interests and interests. From the political usurp others.
standpoint, it is referred to as. A. Cabinet Secretaries
A. State B. Head of State
B. Sovereignty C. Check and Balances
C. Boundary D. Separation of Powers
D. Territory
10. The supreme power of the state to command
2. Despite strong protest from Mang Jose, the and enforce obedience.
government took away from his private property A. Police power
for public use upon payment to him or just B. Power of Eminent Domain
compensation. What power of the state was C. Checks and Balances
involved in the particular case. D. Separation of Powers
A. Police Power
B. Power of Taxation 11. A form of government that is run by an elite
C. Power of Eminent Domain group of people.
D. Absolute Power of the State A. Constitutional Monarchy
B. Federal Republic
3. It is the department which has the authority to C. Oligarchy
make laws and to alter or repeal them later. D. Totalitarianism
A. Administrative Department
B. Judicial Department 12. A system of government in which the legislature
C. Executive Department and executive share power through an elected
D. Legislative Department assembly.
A. Democracy
4. The term of office of the senator B. Monarchy
A. One year C. Parliamentary
B. Three years D. Presidential
C. Six years
D. Twelve years 13. Filipino people are protected in their life, liberty
and property under the _____.
5. Amendment or revision of the constitution may A. Government
be proposed through any of the following except B. Laws
A. Constitutional Convention C. Courts
B. Peoples Initiative D. Bill of Rights
C. Constitutional Assembly
D. People Power 14. Substantial and procedural aspect of protection
of life, liberty, property and equal protection of
6. All appropriation, revenue or tariff bills etc. shall laws.
originate exclusively in the. A. Due process
A. House of Representatives B. Police protection
B. Senate C. Public Hearing
C. Sanggunian Panlalawigan D. Public Opinion
D. Supreme Court
15. The set of rights which are considered and
protected by the constitution and which can be
7. One in which the control of national and local modified by the law making body.
affairs is exercised by the central or national A. Statutory Rights
government. B. Natural Rights
A. Democracy C. Constitutional Rights
B. Federal D. Political Rights
C. Parliamentary
D. Unitary 16. Which is a legislative check on the President?
A. Rejection of appointment/s by the president
8. Three branches of the government, such as the B. Prescription of the qualifications of the
executive, the legislative, and the judiciary president
should exercise only the function delegated to it
by the constitution.
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 C. Prescription of qualifications of judges of
lower courts 24. Ours is a government of laws and not of men.
D. Inquiry into the wisdom of any pardon given This means that ____.
by the president A. A person who does not agree with the
wisdom and expediency of the law may
17. Which is a new mode for proposing not obey the same
amendments to the Constitution as provided for B. All private individuals, except foreigners,
by the 1987 Constitution? are bound to respect the sovereignty of
A. Citizens’ Assemblies the law
B. Plebiscite C. All officers of the government, except the
C. Referendum highest, are bound to obey the law
D. People’s initiative D. No one is above the law, regardless of
who he/she is
18. Which of the following is unconstitutional?
A. A regulation requiring the use of personal 25. What right is violated when one opens a letter
I.D before entering a school. without permission from the addressee?
B. A law prohibiting a professional from A. Right to privacy of communication and
seeking employment abroad. correspondence
C. A traffic rule preventing some cars to B. Right to read a letter
travel on a certain day. C. Right to open the envelope without
D. A person’s choice of abode limited by permission
order of the court. D. Right to private affairs

19. A vetoed bill repassed in Congress becomes a 26. Also known as the Tanod Bayan.
law with a _____. A. Ombudsman
A. Majority vote of all the members of both B. Juez
houses C. Barangay Tanod
B. Two-thirds vote of all the members D. Sandigan Bayan
present constituting in quorum
C. Two-thirds vote of all the members of both 27. The federal constitution establishes the
houses government of the federal union and apportions
D. Majority vote of all the members present of the federal government.
constituting a quorum A. Democracy
B. Federal
20. What is the power of the state to take private C. Parliamentary
property for public use with just compensation? D. Unitary
A. Police Power
B. Expropriation 28. A political community that occupies a definite
C. Taxation territory and has a organized government with
D. Public domain the power to make an enforcement laws.
A. State
21. In connection with government transactions B. People
involving public interest, which policy is adopted C. Institution
in the constitution to assure the public of D. Community
accountability and transparency?
A. Balanced and healthful ecology
B. Rural development and agrarian reform
C. Full public disclosure
D. Private enterprise and incentives to
needed investments

22. With the basic principle on the rule of the 29. Which form of government do we have with the
majority, which one follows? president functioning both as head of state and
A. The right of the minority to express their government and as commander-in-chief of the
opinions is suppressed. armed forces?
B. The wishes of the majority prevail over A. Republican
those of the minority. B. Presidential
C. The minority does not have the right to C. Parliamentary
protest the acts of the majority. D. Unicameral
D. The majority is always right.
30. Which form of government did we have during
23. Which words apply to the present Philippine the pre-spanish government?
government? A. Oligarchy
A. Presidential, military B. Monarchy
B. Constitutional, military C. Aristocracy
C. Constitutional, elective D. Democracy
D. Despotic, civil
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31. The impeachment of a President proves that II. Parliamentary system of government
A. The President is accountable to the III. The three branches of government are
people only during his tenure. separate to each other.
B. No one is above the law. IV. The three branches of government have a
C. The President does no wrong. check and balance over each other.
D. The President is immuned from suit.
A. I and IV
32. Which give Filipinos citizens the power to B. II, Ill and IV
participate in the establishment or C. I, Ill and IV
administration of government, such as rights to D. II only
vote or be voted upon.
A. Social and Economic rights 39. Which of the following is unconstitutional?
B. Political rights A. A regulation requiring the use of personal
C. Rights of the accused I.D before entering a school
D. Civil Rights B. A law prohibiting a professional from
seeking employment abroad
33. Which responsibility goes with the right to C. A traffic rule preventing some cars to
speak? travel on a certain day
A. Not to speak because of fear D. A person’s choice of abode limited by
B. To tell only what is true order of the court
C. To keep quiet when what I say
incriminates me 40. What is the power of the state to take private
D. Not to hurt others property for public use with just compensation?
A. Police Power
34. In line with the principle of check and balance, B. Expropriation
which is an executive check on the legislative C. Taxation
department? The president may _______. D. Public domain
A. Penalize a non-performing member of
congress.
B. Initiate the impeachment of any member 41. In connection with government transactions
of congress with dishonorable conduct. involving public interest, which policy is adopted
C. Veto bills enacted by Congress. in the constitution to assure the public of
D. Dictate the law for Congress to accountability and transparency?
promulgate. A. Balanced and healthful ecology
B. Rural development and agrarian reform
35. The legislative power shall be vested in the C. Full public disclosure
congress of the Philippines which shall consist D. Private enterprise and incentives to
of _________ except to the extent reserved to needed investments
the people the provision on initiative and
referendum.
A. House of Representatives
B. Senate
C. Senate & House of Representative
D. Malacanang

36. The state recognizes the Filipino _______ as 42. Ours is a government of laws and not of men.
the foundation of the nation accordingly, it shall This means that ____.
strengthen its solidarity and actively promote its A. A person who does not agree with the
total development. wisdom and expediency of the law may
A. Barangay not obey the same
B. Family B. All private individuals, except foreigners,
C. School are bound to respect the sovereignty of
D. Church the law
C. All officers of the government, except the
37. What was the First Philippine Republic? highest, are bound to obey the law
A. The republic proclaimed in Malolos D. No one is above the law, regardless of
B. The republic proclaimed under the 1935 who he/she is
Constitution
C. The republic of the Philippines proclaimed 43. What right is violated when one opens a letter
in 1946 without permission from the addressee?
D. The republic proclaimed under the A. Right to privacy of communication and
Japanese-sponsored constitution correspondence
B. Right to read a letter
38. What characteristic/s of government is C. Right to open the envelope without
established by the 1987 Constitution?’ permission
I. Presidential system of government with three D. Right to private affairs
branches
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44. Can you be arrested without a warrant of 51. Who was the revolutionary leader known as the
arrest? Brain of Katipunan?
A. No, if you are a minor. A. Emilio Jacinto
B. No, if you are more than 60 years old. B. Apolinario Mabini
C. Yes, if you were reported to have C. Andres Bonifacio
committed a crime. D. Emilio Aguinaldo
D. Yes, if you are in the act of committing a
crime. 52. What do you call the power granted by the King
of Spain to the Governor General of the
45. The taxing power of local governments which is Philippines.
granted by the Constitution A. Veto
A. Crafting their own sources of revenue B. Cumplase
B. Sharing taxes and fees with national C. Visita
government D. Patronato Real
C. Levying taxes, fees, and charges for local
activities and sharing taxes and fees with 53. Who was the Spanish governor general who
national government established the “tobacco monopoly” in 1781?
D. Levying taxes, fees and charges for local A. Basilio Agustin
activities B. Rafael Izquierdo
C. Jose Basco
46. A statement that expresses an attitude toward D. Francisco Rizzo
something; it makes a judgment, view, or
conclusion that cannot be proven to be
absolutely true or false. 54. How long did the tobacco monopoly
A. Opinion implemented in 1781 lasted?
B. Inference A. 100 years
C. Definition B. 81 years
D. Fact C. 95 years
D. 120 years
47. Officials removable by impeachment:
A. The President, Vice-President, members 55. What was the newspaper of the Katipunan?
of the Supreme Court members of the A. Diariong Tagalog
Constitutional Commissions, and the B. Muling Pagsilang
Congress C. La independencia
B. The President, Vice-President, members D. Kalayaan
of the Supreme Court members of the
Constitutional Commissions, and the
Senators
C. The President, Vice-President, members
of the Supreme Court.
D. The President, Vice-President, members 56. From 1571 to 1884, Filipinos aged 18 to 60
of the Supreme Court members of the years old were required to pay taxes called the
Constitutional Commissions, and the “tribute” but in 1884, the Spanish government
Ombudsman abolished the “tribute” and instituted another
form of taxation. What was this new tax called?
48. The act of a government official to appoint a A. Sanctorum
close relative to an important government B. Cedula personal
position: C. Diezmos prediales
A. Vote Buying D. Donativo
B. Nepotism
C. Black Market 57. Which economic policy implemented by the
D. Corruption Spanish government required each province to
meet the quota of commodities assigned to it?
49. Who does the canvassing of votes for President A. Galleon trade
and Vice President in every election? B. Tobacco monopoly
A. Senate and Congress C. Encomienda
B. COMELEC and Chief Justice D. Bandala
C. Supreme Court and Congress
D. Joint Committee of Congress 58. Who was the leader of the longest revolt
against the Spanish colonization in the
50. No person may be elected as President of the Philippines which lasted from 1744 to 1829?
Philippines unless he/she is a _____. A. Francisco Dagohoy
A. Natural born citizen B. Francisco Maniago
B. Naturalized born Citizen C. Apolinario de la Cruz
C. American citizen D. Andres Malong
D. Bicolano Citizen

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59. What was the first sultanate in the Philippines B. Underwood-Simmons Act
which was founded by Abu Bakr in 1450 A.D.? C. Payne-Aldrich Act
A. Sulu Sultanate D. Treaty of General Relations
B. Maguindanao Sultanate
C. Lanao Sultanate 68. This institution whose members were appointed
D. Buayan Sultanate by the U.S President served as the Upper
House or Senate of the Philippines until it was
60. The Muslims in the Philippines were called by abolished due to the enactment of the Jones
the Spaniards – Law in 1916. What was the name of this
A. Moros institution.
B. Criollos A. Philippine Commission
C. Lumads B. Philippine Senate
D. Indios C. Philippine Congress
D. Philippine Assembly
61. What city was established by Miguel Lopez de
Legazpi as the first permanent settlement of the 69. Who was the last Spanish Governor-General of
Spaniards in the Philippines? the Philippines?
A. Cebu A. Fermin Jaudenes
B. Tacloban B. Diego de los Rios
C. Manila C. Basilio Agustin
D. Iloilo D. Ramon Blanco

62. Jose Rizal was ordered by Governor- General 70. Who was the first American Military Governor of
Eulogio Despujol deported to Dapitan in 1892. the Philippines?
In what province in Mindanao can Dapitan be A. Elwell Otis
found today? B. Arthur MacArthur
A. Zamboanga del Norte C. Wesley Merritt
B. Zamboanga del Sur D. William Taft
C. Davao del Sur
D. Davao del Norte 71. Who among the members of the propaganda
movement used the penname Dimasalang and
63. Where was Jose Rizal buried after his Laong Laan?
execution at Bagumbayan Field (now Luneta) A. Marcelo H. del Pilar
on December 30, 1896. B. Jose Rizal
A. Manila North Cemetery C. Graciano Lopez-Jaena
B. Calamba, Laguna D. Antonio Luna
C. Fort Santiago
D. Paco Cemetery 72. What was the event that took place on August
23, 1896 which was also known as the formal or
64. Who was the founder and editor of the official beginning of the Philippine Revolution
newspaper “La Independencia”? against Spain?
A. Antonio Luna A. Battle of San Juan del Monte
B. Apolinario Mabini B. Battle of Pinaglabanan
C. Graciano Lopez Jaena C. Cry of Pugadlawin
D. Marcelo H. del Pilar D. Cry of Balintawak

65. Who wrote the code of conduct of the 73. Which nation temporarily occupied the
Katipunan members called “Kartilla”? Philippines particularly Manila from 1762 to
A. Emilio Jacinto 1764?
B. Andres Bonifacio A. Germany
C. Pio Valenzuela B. France
D. Apolinario Mabini C. Great Britain
D. United States
66. What was the law passed by the US Congress
on May 24, 1934 that set the date of Philippine 74. The Philippine National Anthem’s original title
independence from the Americans on July 4, was “Marcha Filipina Magdalo” which was later
1946 after a 10 year preparatory or transition changed to “Marcha National Filipina” by its
period under a commonwealth government? composer Julian Felipe. What was the band
A. Tydings-McDuffie Law that first played the National Anthem on June
B. Hare-Hawes-Cutting Law 12, 1898 in Kawit Cavite?
C. Jones Law A. Pangkat Kawayan ng Pateros
D. Copper Act B. Kawit Band
C. San Francisco de Malabon Band
67. What law was enacted by the US Congress pn D. Philippine Constabulary Band
August 1909 that established a partial free trade
in the Philippines? 75. Who was known as the “Brain of the
A. Bell Trade Act Revolution”?
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 A. Emilio Jacinto 84. Which among the guerilla units during the
B. Andres Bonifacio Japanese Occupation could be considered as
C. Emilio Aguinaldo the “most successful guerilla unit” because of its
D. Apolinario Mabini pre war mass base in Central Luzon headed by
Luis Taruc?
76. Who was regarded as the “Father of Malolos A. HUKBALAHAP
Constitution”? B. USAFFE
A. Julian Felipe C. Maharlika Guerilla Unit
B. Felipe Calderon D. Makapili
C. Apolinario Mabini
D. Pedro Paterno 85. Who was the Philippine President who was
responsible for changing the date of Philippine
77. The first public school teachers who came to Independence from July 4 to June 12?
the Philippines on board the S.S Thomas were A. Carlos P. Garcia
called – B. Diosdado Macapagal
A. Thomasites C. Manuel Roxas
B. Educators D. Ramon Magsaysay
C. Scholars
D. Pensionados 86. What was the proclamation or decree of
President Marcos that provided for the
78. Who was the Commander in Chief of the declaration of martial law in the Philippines in
Japanese Imperial Forces that occupied the 1972?
Philippines? A. Proclamation 1081
A. Gen. Shintaro Ola B. P.D 27
B. Gen. Tomuyuki Yamashita C. P.D 1080
C. Gen. Masaharu Homma D. Proclamation 1020
D. Gen. Suzuki Kawasaki

79. The Death March which started form Bataan to

San Fernando, Pampanga ended in the town
of? 87. The commemoration of the declaration of
A. Capas martial law was based on the date that was
B. Tarlac written on the Marcos Proclamation declaring
C. Paniqui martial law in the Philippines and not on the
D. Conception date Marcos officially announced in public the
placing of the Philippines under martial law.
80. Who was the President of the Japanese Puppet What was the exact date written proclamation?
Republic or the Second Philippine Republic? A. September 12, 1972
A. Jose P. Laurel B. September 22, 1972
B. Benigno Aquino, Sr. C. September 23, 1972
C. Jose Vargas D. August 21, 1972
D. Manuel Roxas
88. Who was known as the father of the “Local
81. What was the only political party allowed to Government Code”?
exist during the Japanese occupation of the A. Joey Lina
Philippines? B. Jovito Salonga
A. KALIBAPI C. Aquilino Pimentel
B. MAKAPILI D. Joseph Estrada
C. Nacionalista Party
D. Liberal Party 89. The form of government during the Martial law
according to President Marcos was –
82. What was the term given to the Japanese A. Dictatorship
military police in the Philippines during the B. Democracy from center
Japanese occupation? C. Republic
A. Shogun D. Constitutional Authoritarianism
B. Samurai
C. Kempetai 90. To what family of languages, does Tagalog and
D. Ninja other languages of most people in the Asia-
Pacific region belong?
83. Who succeded Manuel Quezon as President of A. Australoid
the commonwealth government after his death B. Malay
in 1944? C. Negritos
A. Manuel Roxas D. Austronesian
B. Sergio Osmena, Sr.
C. Benigno Aquino, Sr. 91. The pre-Hispanic priests or priestesses were
D. Jose Laurel called babaylan in the Visayas but in the
Tagalog regions they were called
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 A. Katalonans 100. What was the newspaper of Propaganda
B. Diwata Movement?
C. Arbularyo A. El Eco Filipino Varios
D. Umalohokan B. La Solidaridad
C. Discursos y Articulos
92. Who was the leader of Manila when the D. La Independencia
Spaniards headed by Martin de Goiti arrived in
1570? PHILIPPINE AND WORLD GEOGRAPHY
A. Rajah Sikatuna
B. Rajah Lakandula 101. The Philippine can be located on the map or
C. Rajah Sulayman globe between the –
D. Rajah Tupas A. Equator and the trophic of Capricorn
B. Trophic of Capricorn and South pole
93. Who was the Filipino revolutionary leader who C. Equator and Trophic of cancer
refused to surrender to the Americans after D. Trophic of cancer and North Pole
General Malvar’s surrender, founded the 102. When do we experience the longest day
Supreme Government of Tagalog Archipelago and the shortest night?
and declared himself as its President and A. Autumnal equinox
Commander in Chief? B. Winter solstice
A. Makario Sakay C. Summer solstice
B. Julian Montalan D. Vernal equinox
C. Licerio Geronimo
D. Artemio Ricarte

94. Who was the last Filipino general who 103. Lowest point on land and considered the
surrendered to the Americans on April 16, saltiest place in the world.
1902? A. Mariana Trench
A. Miguel Malvar B. The Dead Sea
B. Ramon Diokno C. Mediterranean Sea
C. Artemio Ricarte D. Lake Titicaca
D. Julian Montalban
104. This continent is the largest and it covers
95. Who was the representative of the Filipino almost 33% of the earth’s surface. It is
people in the negotiation of the Treaty of Paris? considered as the most diverse continent and
A. Felipe Agoncillo home for earliest civilization and major religions
B. Doreteo Lopez of the world.
C. Mariano Ponce A. Asia
D. Galicano Apacible B. Africa
C. Europe
96. When was the Battle of Manila Bay? D. North America
A. May 1, 1989
B. August 13, 1938 105. Among the South American nations, this
C. February 4, 1899 country is the only Portuguese speaking
D. February 6, 1899 country.
A. Argentina
97. Who was the Filipino general of the revolution B. Brazil
known as the “Hero of Tirad Pass”? C. Chile
A. Gregorio del Pilar D. Peru
B. Antonio Luna
C. Vicente Lukban 106. When these imaginary lines are used in
D. Miguel Malvar combination, it gives you a unique destination to
every point on Earth –
98. Who was the Filipino general assassinated by A. International Date Line
the Kawit Company at Cabanatuan, Nueva B. Lines of Longitude and Latitude
Ecija in 1899? C. North Pole and South Pole
A. Artemio Ricarte D. Prime Meridian and Equator
B. Makario Sakay
C. Antonio Luna 107. Which of the following is not a human
D. Gregorio del Pilar activity that threats the incredible biological
diversity of the amazon life.
99. Where was Aguinaldo captured by the A. EL Nino phenomenon
Americans on March 23, 1901? B. Development of rural settlement
A. Palanan, Isabela C. Massive deforestation
B. Echague, Isabela D. Road construction
C. Tumauini, Isabela
D. San Mariano, Isabela 108. The lines that go east and west around the
globe are called –
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 A. Longitude B. Trophic of Capricorn and South Pole
B. Prime Meridian C. Equator and Trophic of Cancer
C. Latitudes D. Trophic of cancer and North Pole
D. Equator
118. Special lines of latitude are found in at 66 ½
109. Island created by the build-up of coral reefs south of the equator which is known as –
are called – A. South Pole
A. Atolls B. Arctic Circle
B. Peninsulas C. Antarctic Circle
C. Shoal D. North Pole
D. Coral Reef
119. Countries in higher latitude have ____
110. Philippines Little Hongkong is – climate.
A. Batangas A. Warmer
B. Pagadian B. Cooler
C. Rizal C. Average
D. Laguna D. Warn and Cold

111. It is a device that makes it possible to 120. Largest Nation

understand where we are in relation to other A. Tokyo, Japan
people and places. It is the nest way of B. Russia
communication information about the earth’s C. Indonesia
surface. D. Arabian Peninsula
A. Map
B. Map Projection 121. A man-made waterway connecting two
C. Scale bodies of water and is designed to shorten the
D. Legend travel time to irrigate.
A. Archipelago
112. The equator divides the earth into two equal B. Canal
parts. Each part is called – C. Basin
A. East D. Bay
B. South
C. West 122. Narrow valley with steep sides, usually
D. Hemisphere created by erosion.
A. Canyon
113. The international name of typhoon Yolanda B. Cape
A. Haiyan C. Channel
B. Pablo D. Coast
C. Haiyun
D. Haiyam 123. A large body of slow moving ice which alters
the land around it through displacement.
114. The tagalog for South west monsoon. A. Gulf
A. Habagat B. Harbor
B. Delubyo C. Highland
C. Amihan D. Glacier
D. Bagyo
124. A raised part of the earth’s surface with
115. ___________ means “house of snow” an sloping sides; old mountain which because of
appropriate term for the constantly snow-caped erosion become rounder and shorter.
mountains. A. Iceberg
A. Himalayas B. Hill
B. Kilimajaru C. Island
C. Mt. Apo D. Lake
D. Mount Manuggal
here the historical Dracula was born still 125. A fertile place in the desert where there is
stands water and some vegetation.
A. Oasis
116. Because of its geographical location, B. Ocean
Philippines _________. C. Peninsula
A. Economically poor D. Plain
B. Warm climate
C. Not prone to calamities 126. Flat highland area with one steep face
D. Has low literacy rate elevated plain.
A. Port
117. The Philippines can be located on the map B. Prairie
or globe between the – C. Reef
A. Equator and Trophic of Capricorn D. Plateau
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127. The emerald of the equator is – 136. Forces within the land and the impact of
A. Thailand ocean water caused the continents to break
B. Egypt apart and drift in different directions. This theory
C. Bhutan is popularly known as –
D. Indonesia A. Core Population Theory
B. Big Bang Theory
C. Continental Drift Theory
128. The little Hong kong of the south. D. Theory of Breaking Away
A. Calamba
B. Marawi 137. It tells stories and is considered the best
C. Makati kind of graph for showing the change in
D. Pagadian something over a stretch of time.
A. Pictograph
129. Home of the Balangays B. Pie Chart
A. Butuan C. Bar Graph
B. Navotas D. Line Graph
C. Pasay
D. Dagupan 138. The Himalayas Mountain Ranges are called
the –
130. The study of the whole natural equipment of A. Highest Mountain Ranges
a region in terms of its resource potentialities B. Highest Mountain
and human occupancy and use. C. Worlds Highest Peak
A. Political Geography D. Roof of the world
B. Social Geography
C. Economic Geography 139. The height land rises above sea level is
D. Physical Geography called –
A. Altitude
131. The line through Greenwich at zero degrees B. Elevation
longitude. C. Distance
A. North Pole D. Meters or feet
B. South Pole
C. Equator 140. Desert regions have the highest
D. Prime Meridian temperature ever recorded. Which of the
following has the highest record?
132. There are 360 degrees in a complete circle. A. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Halfway around the earth from the Prime B. Azizia, Libya
Meridian in either direction is the 180 degrees C. Death Valley of California
meridian. This line is called. D. Kenya, Africa
A. Southern Hemisphere
B. Northern Hemisphere 141. The area around a pool surface water which
C. Equator is fed by underground stream is called –
D. International Dateline A. Rivulet
B. Lake
133. A traveler going west across the C. Oasis
international Dateline will. D. Tributaries
A. Skip a day in his trip
B. Repeat the same day 142. It refers to how much rain in a place has
C. Reach destination how hot or cold it is and how long or short its
D. Go astray and fall to the Bermuda triangle summer.
A. Weather
134. The greatest known depth of the ocean is B. Precipitation
located in the pacific near the island of Guam. It C. Climate
is 36,000 feet or 1,000 meters beneath the rest D. Prevailing winds
of the ocean.
A. Philippine Deep 143. It is the land’s elevation or height above sea
B. Marianas Trench level.
C. Challenges Deep A. Distance
D. Caspian Sea B. Low Latitude
C. High Latitude
135. Some scientists believed that about 250 D. Altitude
million years ago, there was only one giant
land-mass it was called. 144. A term used to describe the warming of the
A. Eurasia earth atmosphere.
B. Africa A. Global warming
C. America B. Heat wave
D. Pangaea C. Ozone layer depletion
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 D. Greenhouse Effect 153. Many of the Arab contributions to education
happened during the golden age of islam. In
145. It is the day when the sun is directly over which caliphate did it happen?
the earth. A. Fatimid
A. Equinox B. Abbassid
B. Summer Solstice C. Ummayad
C. Winter Solstice D. Rashidun
D. Solar Eclipse
154. What was the term for the traditional
146. This word means “the sun is stand still”. It is Chinese concept that the powers of authority of
the longest day of the year in the northern the emperor came from heaven to emperors
hemisphere should then be regretted as Sons of heaven?
A. Autumnal Equinox A. Emperor Yu
B. Vernal Equinox B. Lao Tze
C. Summer Solstice C. Shi Huang Ti
D. Winter Solstice D. Kung Fu Tze

147. When a tide is moving out from the shore, 155. Aside from western classic, teacher
the water beneath the surface exerts a included Asian classic in his literature class
tremendous pull towards the sea. This force is such as _____ about Japanese medieval court.
called. A. Bunraku
A. Gravitational Pull B. Kabuki
B. Centrifugal Force C. Tale of Genjie
C. Centripetal Force D. A thousand and one night
D. Undertow
156. What is the Buddhism term when one has
148. It is used to be the most symmetrically perfected the eightfold?
beautiful volcanic cone in the world surpassing A. Karma
Japan’s Fujiyama. B. Moksha
A. Taal Volcano C. Nirvana
B. Mayon Volcano D. Dharma
C. Maria Makiling Mountain
D. Mount Arayat 157. What is the longest epic in the world that
originated in India?
149. In what part of the world can you A. Ramayana
approximately find the International Date Line B. Mahabarata
(IDL) C. Epic of Gilgamesh
A. Atlantic Ocean D. Bhagavad Gita
B. Greenwich, England
C. North Pole 158. The Chinese praying for their dead
D. Paicific Ocean relatives, the Japanese reverence for their
loved ones, and the Indians Sraddha are
150. The word “Narcotraficantes” is associated evidences of –
with – A. Fillial piety
A. Annual occurrences of El Nino B. Respectfulness
Phenomenon. C. Ancestor worship
B. Colombia’s illegal drug trade D. Close family ties
C. Destruction of the Amazon Forest
D. Trading of Black Slaves from Africa 159. Islam central doctrine is the ____ which
says that there is no God except Allah and
151. What alliance was formed whose primary Muhammad is his prohet.
aim was to prevent the further expansion of A. Saum
communist influence in Southeast Asia. B. Zakat
A. Warsaw Pact C. Salat
B. NATO D. Shahada
C. SEATO
D. ASEAN 160. The religious differences of people in
Mindanao might lead to tragic result if not
152. What is oftentimes erroneously referred to handled properly, said Mr. Chief to his
as holy war, when actually translates to struggle contemporary issues class. Similarly, the
in the way to Allah. religious differences between the _____ led to
A. Jihad the creation of Pakistan as a nation in Asia.
B. Hajj A. Hindus and Muslim
C. Zakat B. Hindus and Christian
D. Salat C. Hindus and Buddhism
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161. Confucian teachings were accepted in D. 38th Parallel
China.
A. During the Shang Dynasty
B. Only after Confucius Death 170. What is one china policy?
C. During Early Zhou Dynasty A. The republic of China includes
D. After Confucius became the first emperor mainland China, People’s Republic of
China, Hongkong and Macau
162. Daoism emphasizes – B. Excludes Hongkong and Macau
A. The central role of harmony C. Includes mainland China, Republic of
B. Harmony between the individual and China, Hongkong and Macau
nature D. To relate to China, maintain relation with
C. Respect for one’s parents and siblings Republic of China.
D. Finding proper place in order
171. Persian Gulf War is a war between –
163. Daoism and Confucianism shared an A. Saudi Arabia and Iraq
emphasis on – B. Iraq and Kuwait
A. The supernatural C. Iran and Iraq
B. Life in this world D. Egypt and Saudi Arabia
C. Social structure
D. Nature 172. One result of British colonialism in India.
A. Adopted a parliamentary system of
164. The Great Wall of China was built to – government.
A. Close china to foreign trade B. Supported western policies in the United
B. Protect China from invaders Nations.
C. Provide a trade route across Asia C. Developed religious unity
D. Create Democratic Institutions D. Created programs to increased
population.
165. Which Statement about the Hindu caste
system in India is accurate? 173. Saigon is the old name of –
A. Different castes shared the same rules for A. Vietnam
governing their behavior. B. Hanoi
B. Foreigners were treated as members of C. Ho Chi Minh
the lowest caste. D. Burma
C. Castes were encouraged to interact with
one another, 174. What Philippine historical event do you
D. People were required to stay in the associate with December 10, 1898.
same caste to which they were born. A. Japan’s invasion of the Philippines
B. Philippine commonwealth
166. Japanese skillful soldier. C. Treaty of Paris
A. Samurai D. Proclamation of Philippine Independence
B. Shogun
C. Bakufu 175. I like to find out if the integrity of public
D. Bushido officials has been improving. Which study will I
conduct?
167. During the leadership of the Akbar which A. Cohort study
situation is true about the Indian society? B. Cross-sectional study
A. Justice system did not occur C. Trend study
B. Muslim and Hindu tradition was D. Longitudinal study
adhered
C. Hinduism was introduced 176. In research, if a reason out from particular
D. Suttee continually practice to general or broad pattern, I apply the _____
method.
A. Deductive
168. What is the best character of feudalism in B. Inductive
Japan. C. Ideographic
A. Land were divided among the loyal D. Nomethetic
military followers.
B. It requires regid training of self control to 177. What kind of study examines specific sub-
attain perfection in military combat. populations, such as those who played a part in
C. It divides Japan into three states the EDSA revolt in order to understand how
D. it empowers the Shogunate their attitudes have changed?
A. Longitudinal study
169. North and South Korea has been divided B. Trend study
into what parallel C. Cohort study
A. 37th Parallel D. Cross-sectional study
B. 17th Parallel
C. 18th Parallel
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178. For John Dewey, what is the unifying results. Which attribute of a research is
element of the curriculum? explained?
A. Reflective thinking A. Replicability
B. Course discipline B. Parsimony
C. Experiential learning C. Precision
D. Pedagogy in learning D. Falsifiability

179. Which of the following is an example of an 186. Which is referred to as the cause variable?
issue which a sociologist would study? A. Dependent variable
A. Why is the rate of abortion rising? B. Moderator variable
B. How do police actions influence crowd C. Independent variable
behavior? D. Extraneous
C. What is the interaction between chemical
and behavior? 187. In research, which variable do you
D. Which political system is best? manipulate?
A. Moderator
180. In order to seek full contextual B. Independent
understanding of the actions of a selected C. Dependent
group of individuals, what will you do? D. Extraneous
I. Do ethnographic participants observation
II. Conduct open-ended interviews 188. Which is a short (about 100-500 word)
III. Administer a standardized test summary of the entire research paper that
includes goals and objectives, results, and
A. I, II and III conclusions?
B. I and II A. Abstract
C. II only B. Synopsis
D. I only C. Conclusion
D. Precis
181. What method is being used to have special
children become a part of the regular student 189. Which of the following can become an issue
activities? in qualitative research?
A. Catalytic learning A. By-the book approach
B. Mainstreaming B. Formulation of research design and data
C. Specialization collection techniques
D. Alternative learning C. Generality
D. Gathering data that are based on facts
182. What is a deliberate deception used by
advertisers when they say, “Join the thousands 190. Which is not related to ethical conduct in
who have chosen to switch to the better research?
network”. A. Respect for confidentiality
A. Bandwagon B. Limitation in research scope
B. Circular thinking C. Voluntary participation by respondents
C. Falsehood or the Big Lie D. Security of participants
D. Personal attack
191. What is the systematic explanation of
183. Which can be considered a deliberate observations on social manifestation patterns of
deception by a student who invents an excuse social life?
or reason, e.g., “I need to relax so I can spend A. Truth
more time posting Facebook photos than B. Belief
studying”.? C. Theory
A. Bandawagon D. Opinion
B. Rationalizing
C. Personal Attach 192. What are the studies conducted on social
D. Circular Thinking change over a period of time?
A. Trend studies
184. Which fallacy generalizes extreme B. Cohort studies
perception about people, places and ideas C. Panel studies
( e.g. Englishmen have no sense of humor, D. Case studies
etc.)?
A. Globalizing 193. Which is a tentative answer to a research
B. Localizing problem?
C. Stereotyping A. Theoretical framework
D. Standardizing B. Recommendation
C. Conclusion
185. A good research is one that can be D. Hypothesis
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194. In which part of the research do you find the
answers to the research problem?
A. Theoretical Framework
B. Recommendation
C. Conclusion
D. Hypothesis

195. What is a comprehensive list of important or

relevant actions to be completed in a specified
order so that no step is forgotten?
A. Report card
B. Survey
C. Checklist
D. Questionnaire

196. In the Filipino-American War, who was

called the "Tagalog Joan of Arc" because of her
knowledge of martial arts?
A. Teresa Magbanua
B. Trinidad Tecson
C. Agueda Kahabagan
D. Melchora Aquino

197. Which civic society aimed to unite the

Filipino people before Rizal's deportation to
Dapitan?
A. La Solidaridad
B. La Liga Filipina
C. La Politica del Filipinos
D. La Propaganda

198. Which of the following practices is not an

influence of America in the Filipino way of life?
A. Economic free enterprise
B. Compulsory religious education in the
schools
C. Universal primary education
D. Political democracy

199. Which was well accepted by the Filipinos

under Spanish rule?
A. The practice of POLO
B. Representation in the CORTES
C. Payment of BUWIS
D. Employment of REDUCCION

200. In what instance is the Filipino double-

standard morality shown?
A. Illiterate parents are eager to send their
children to school even if they themselves
did not go to school.
B. A couple brings their sick child to the doctor
then later to the espiritista.
C. Young parents bring up their children in a
manner different from how they were
brought up.
D. A married man who flirts with someone
else other than his wife acceptable but a
Married woman who flirts with another
man is condemned.

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