Poblacion Polomolok National High School

Prelim Exam
Understanding Culture, Society and Politics
Grade 11 STEM-A
Name:_____________________________________________ Score:_________
I. Multiplt Choice. Read the statements carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
.1.The complex whole which encompasses beliefs, practices, values, attitudes, laws, norms, artifacts,
symbols, and knowledge that a person learns and shares as a member of society.
a.politics b.culture c.anthropology d.social institution
2. Considered as the bedrock or foundation of the society.
a .education b.government c.economy d.family
3. The institution responsible for the circulation of vital information among the members of a society.
a.media b.family c.education d.religion
4. The formal institution designated to preserve and transfer cultural knowledge and identity to the
members of a society.
a.family b.education c.government d.religion
5. Which of the following things would be cultural universals?
a . the language that you speak b.the kinds of clothes that you wear
c . the specific knowledge that you acquire c.none of the above
6. A group of people living together in organized communities, following common laws, values,
customs, and traditions
a .economy b.society c.politics d.culture
7. Are norms which members of society have come to accept as proper way of dealing with their
everyday living.
a . Folkways b. beliefs c. mores d. values
8. The means by which people make sense of their experiences, or ideas that people hold to be true,
factual, and real.
a.values b.folkways c.mores d.beliefs
9. Are illustrations used to represent a particular meaning of something.
a.language b.values c.beliefs d.symbols.
10. The customs or folkways a society needs to adhere to strictly.
a.symbols b.language c.mores d.beliefs

II. Identification: Identify what is being asked. Write your answers on the space provided before the
number.
________1.The system of symbols that individuals utilize to communicate, interact, and share their
views.
________2. A social institution which states policy and law is enforced
________3. Formalized mores that are legislated, approved and implemented in a society.
________4.The accepted behavior of the folks or members of the society.
________5. It covers matters relating to the allocation of power, the roles and systems of
governance, political behavior, and public policies.
________6. The valued folkways that involves moral or ethical values, respecting authority marriage
and sex behavior patterns.
________7.Obtained by choice, such as club membership, educational degree and more.
________8.The institution responsible for the circulation of vital information among the members of a
society.
________9. A modified culture within a larger culture practiced by society.
________10. Responsible for the production and allocation of scarce resources and services.
III. Matching Type. Match Column A with the correct answer in Column B.Write only the letter.
A B
____1. Studies humans in relation to societies A.Status

____2. The study of human cultures B.Deviance

____3. Known as the “science of humanity” C. Ethnocentrlsm

_____4. The belief that one's culture is inferior to another D. Xenocentrism

_____5. A person's position in a social system E.Anthropology

_____6. The belief that one's native culture is superior to other culture F.Sociology

_____7. The scientific study of a society G.Hominization

____8. Refers to the process of becoming human H.Innovation

____9. A violation of established social norms. I.social anthropology

____10. Using illegal means to achieve a culturally accepted goal J. cultural anthropology

K.Ritualism
IV. Enumeration. Give what is being asked.
1-6 Aspects of culture
7-9 Classifications of norms
10-11 Determinants of personality
12-15 Agents of Socialization
16-20 Elements of Culture
IV. Essay
Jeans have become a familiar statement among the youth.
Write your own definition of culture based of the above mentioned idea. (10 pts)

“Never stop learning,because life never stops teaching” anonymous

Godbless and Goodluck!!!

Leah P. Teṅozo

Poblacion Polomolok National High School

1st Periodical Exam
Community Engagement , Solidarity and Citizenship
Grade 12 HUMMS A

Name:________________________________________Section:________Score:_____

I. Identification: Identify what is being asked. Write your answers on the space provided before the
number.

____________1.It is the course of embracing the behavior patterns of community.

____________2.He noted that there are 2 types of human associations.

____________3. A wide array of non governmental organizations and volunteer groups

that are fighting to social issues.

____________4. The capacity to view things in their true relations to or relative

importance.

____________5.Who are the engines of behavior adaptation?

____________6.Is a problem that influences a considerable number of the individuals

within society.

____________7.A small or large social unit who have something in common,such as

norms,religion, values or identity.

____________8.The people who do not have a lot of money and power.

____________9.Unfair treatment of people because of their sex.

____________10.The study of human society.

Test II. DEFINITION

Define COMMUNITY in DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES (5 points each)

1.Social Science Perspective

 2.Community- Based Perspective

3. Ecological Perspective

4. Sectoral Perspective

5. Civil Society Perspective

Test III
Essay

Discuss the Two types of Human Association (10pts)

“Never stop learning,because life never stops teaching” anonymous

Godbless and Goodluck!!!
 Leah P. Teṅozo
Poblacion Polomolok National High School
2nd Periodical Exam
Understanding Culture, Society and Politics
Grade 11 HUMMS A,B,C,D E

Name:_____________________________________Section:________Score:_____
I. Read the statements carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1.A family has been re-formed by people who has been in previous relationships is called __________.

a. extended family c. adoptive family

b. reconstituted family d. nuclearf amily

2. Families provide emotional support for their members.

a. True b. False c. maybe d.both a and b

3. An example of physical need is _________.

a Shelter b. money c. car d. ipod

4. The family is basic unit of society.

a. True b. False c. maybe d.both a and b

5. Which of the following is not a benefit of extended family?

a. Potentially increased moral support

b. Learning from the combined experiences of more family members

c. Improved intellectual development resultant from exposure to more knowledge.

d. More opportunitiesfor travel as a result of havingmore family to visit.

6.Why are matrifocal families are more common than patrifocal families?

A. Most people live near their extended family.

B. Because mothers tend to get custody of children.

C. Fathers remarry less frequently than mothers.

D. Mothers are more likely to earn higher income than fathers.

7.Which type of kinship is defined as an individuals direct ancestors or descendants?

a . Affinal b. Linealc. Collateral d. endogamous

8.The Lopez family consist of Maria, her husband Frank and their two children Lucas and Allanah.

a Extended family b. Nuclear family c. Blended family d. Matrifocal family

9.The increased use of wi-fi connection is an example of

a Innovation b. diffusion c. acculturation d. mass media

10.All of the following are sources of social change, except for one.

a. modernity b. diffusion c. discovery d. invention

11.Maine Mendoza, best known as yaya dub was popularized because of her “dubs” or dubbed videos in app
Dubsmash. The app was originally rampant in the US. She manifested what type of social process?

a Assimiliation b. Acculturation c. Enculturation d. Conflict

12.When a Filipino migrates to Canada he or she may entirely forget his / her identity to become full pledge
Canadian. This is a manifestation of what social process?

a Assimiliation b. Acculturation c. Enculturation d. Conflict

13.The egyptian form of writing is called __________.

a. Heiroglyps b. Cuneiform c. Alphabet d. both a and b

14..They have the capacity to manipulate his environment in order to survive.

a. Homo Sapiens b. Homo Erectus c. Homo Neanderthalensis d. Homonids

15.Which of the following is the important function of a chief?

a. Protect his/ her territory.

b. Hunt food for its members.

c. Messenger of the elders.

d. None of the above.

16._________ is the power of an individual/ a group to enfoce rules upon the members of the certain group.

a. Law b. Charisma c. Heirarchy d. Authority

17. A formal organization in which written rules are the basis of actions and decisions.

a. Democracy b. Bureaucracy c. Labor d.Legal- Rational

18. A big class is secondary group in character; however, it can also be considered as primary if

a. They know each other

b. They attend class together

c. They stay together and share food during lunch

d. None of the above

19.Which situation is an example of retreatism?

a. Andres Bonifacio against the spaniards.

b. Going to school everyday.

c. A man convicted of crime

d. None of the above

20.One specially distinct element of culture is the ________.

a. Folkways b. Ideal Culture c. Beliefs d. norms

21. A mother with children and other relatives and non relatives is an example of _________ household.

a. Extended b. Composite c. Single d. Nuclear

22.Which form of government is headed by a single member of a royal family usually a king,queen or some
other hereditary ruler

a. monarchy b. oligarchy c.dictatorship d.democracy

23.Which type of authority involves power made legitimate by law?

a. rational- legal b.charismatic c.traditional d. informal

24.Legitimate power that is conferred by custom and accepted practice illustrates which type of authority?

a. rational- legal b.charismatic c.traditional d. influencial

25. Mahatma Gandhi, Adolf Hitler and Martin Luther King, Jr. All possessed which type of authority?

a. Absolute b. legal- rational c.traditional d. charismatic

26.In the game of football, a referee decides wether a penalty should be called. This best illustrates

A. Power b.authority c. force d. influence

27. Ana, Karen and Nena are cousins and they live in an apartment near their school.

a. extended household b. single household c. composite household

28.A composite household consist of the following except

a. Nonrelated persons only

b. A single family nucleus

c. Two or more persons related to each other plus other unrelated persons

d. None of the above

29. According to our _______ Philippine Constitution the family is the basic autonomous social institution
that should be protected and strengthened by the state

A. 1986 b. 1987 c. 1988 d. 1990

30. Will there still be affinal kinship between two husbands of one woman?

a. Yes b. No c. maybe d.unknown

31. A persons position in the social system is called_________.

a. Role b. Status c. Power d. Authority

32.Which of the following is true about socialization?

a. Occurs only within the family

b. A continuous process

c. Not important
 d. Happens during adulthood

33.Which of the following is an example of biological inheritance?

a. Bicolanos are religious because Bicol region is frequently visited by typhoon.

b. Regular exposure to to certain culture regulates the type of behavior.

c. Oldest child may have different experiences fom younger siblings, thus the difference
in personality.

d. Ana’s parents were both engineers , she displays high aptitude in Math -related
disciplines.

34.The basic social process that occurs within the family.

a Assimiliation b. Acculturation c. Enculturation d. Conflict

35.Type of marriage where only two people are involved.

a. Bigamy b. Monogamy c.Endogamy d.Polyandry

36. The following are the major functions of family except

a. Child rearing

b. Create identity of an individual

c. Transmit culture

d. None of the above

37.Which of the following is true about bands?

a. more or less 200 persons

b. composed of blood -related families

c. the power of the leader is formal

d. a large community of people

38.Our personalities developed as a result of

A. genetic inheritance b.environmental influences

C. emotions d.Both a and b

39.___________ is the complex of mental characteristics that makes each of us unique from other people.

a. heredity b. emotional tone c. personality d.genetics

40.Which of the following things can have effect on the development of an individual’s personality?

a. physical and mental capabilities

 b. health and physical appearance

c. skin color, gender, and sexual orientation

d. All of the above

II. State what type of kinship is present in the following networks. Write your answer on the space
provided before the number.

_________________1. Mother and her child

_________________2. Balae and her son

_________________3. Bride and Godmother

_________________4. Man and his bayaw

_________________5.Two cousins

_________________6. Father and his foster child

_________________7. Godmother and his nephew

_________________8. Godfather and his godson

_________________9. Woman and her manugang

_________________10. Bayaw and his niece

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

Nelson Mandela

Good Luck and God Bless…

Leah P. Teñozo