Schools Division of Capiz

Vicente Andaya Sr. National High School

K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person

Final Examination

1. The line “Freedom is rooted in the human person’s self-determination and the exercise of intellect and will”
has something to do with the following EXCEPT _____.
a. a person’s every action is freely determined.
b. humans can freely choose to be good or bad persons.
c. the nature of self-determination: that a person’s actions determine what kind of person he or she
becomes.
d. one who loses control does not diminish human freedom and dehumanize or herself.

2. Which of the following statements is inconsistent with freedom?

a. Freedom is an intrinsic and essential property of the person.
b. Freedom is rooted in the human person’s self-determination and the exercise of intellect and will.
c. Freedom is also understood as the power to be what you want to be and the ability to decide and create
for yourself.
d. Freedom makes a person free when he or she is no longer control of himself or herself as he or she is
controlled by other forces.

3. Which of the following shows responsible use of freedom?

a. Mika puts her excess allowance into her piggy bank instead of spending it.
b. Marco chose not to go to school even if he is not sick.
c. He decided to become a member of the gang despite knowing that it can destroy his life.
d. As a revenge, she took her phone and uploaded lewd photos of her ex-boyfriend on social media.

4. Which of the following illustrates positive consequence of an action?

a. Lea was suspended for violating the dress code of their school.
b. Instead of sleeping early at night, Mark chose to watch the whole season of K-drama. The next morning,
he woke up 12 noon and did not able to attend his class.
c. Jay’s customers sue him for experiencing vomiting and diarrhea after eating in his restaurant. The
investigation came out that he intentionally used expired ingredients in order to cut expenses.
d. Ricky drove his car and got home safe because he did not drink alcoholic beverages from his friend’s
birthday party.

5. The moment you realized that there is the “other” aside from your “self” and the relationship you have with
them is the concept of intersubjectivity. Which situation best describe intersubjectivity?
a. Peter stays at his room every time his relative visits their home.
b. Allan is very shy and it’s hard for him to make friends with other people
c. Juliana prefers to be alone and play mobile games than chatting with her cousins
d. Alex always find time to bond with his family and friends during Christmas season to catch up with them

6. Inter subjectivity constitutes a level of self-other interaction by _____.

a. Seeing oneself as existing for and with others.
b. Dehumanizing others through catcalling or labeling.
c. Conducting oneself in a messy and disorganized manner.
d. Inflicting more harm to the environment through acts of imprudence.

7. Inter subjectivity is referred to as ______.

a. The interaction between the self and the other that is based on the mutual recognition of each other as
persons.
b. The depletion of marine resources due to man’s economic activities.
 c. The interdependence of countries in globalized economy and culture.
d. The study of the human mind as the consequence of behavior.

8. Which of the following statements is inconsistent with inter subjectivity?

a. It is a unique relationship between distinct subjects.
b. It does not allow a person to become closer to agree and cooperate with each other.
c. Every human person has an inner life of interiority, which allows him or her to give himself or herself to
others.
d. It has the characteristic of the human person to engage in a very intimate and personal relationship with
others.

9. Dialogue that is meaningful and genuine in the concept of inter subjectivity happens _____.
a. When individuals engage in heated verbal tussles.
b. When two individuals begin to view each other as an “other.”
c. When human interactions are based on deceptions.
d. When two individuals truly acknowledge each other’s presence as the beginning of an authentic
relationship.

10. A dialogue has something to do with the following, EXCEPT ____.

a. An interaction between persons that happens through speech or use of words, expressions, and body
language.
b. Expressions are made to convey a person’s inner life.
c. Words, expressions, and body language becoming a means by which he or she can express a part of
himself or herself to another person.
d. Being insensitive towards others’ way of thinking and feeling.

11. The following statements explains the natural sociability of human person, EXCEPT ___.
a. It is shown by the fact that all people have to live a life far removed from others.
b. Humans need other people to satisfy their needs and interests. In other words, people need people to be
happy.
c. If human beings are social by nature, then they have the natural duty to work with others for the good of
society as a whole.
d. In spite of the differences of people according to place, time, race, ideas, and feelings, it must proceed
from a constant and universal cause: that humans are by nature social beings.

12. Which of the following norms has been inscribed in the country’s justice system that violations
thereto result in formal punishments, such as fines, incarceration, or even death?
a. Folkways b. Mores c. Taboos d. Laws

13. The following statements characterize the Industrial Revolution, EXCEPT ____.
a. The workers (proletariat) are the most influential as they own the means of production.
b. This is based on the use of specialized machinery in the production of goods and services.
c. Gave rise to new production and industrial methods, as well as innovations in transportation and
communication.
d. Work is done in factories and public education is more prevalent. However, the emergence of
industrialized societies is characterized by greater inequalities in wealth, power, and influence.

14. Liza and her friends found a wallet with money and ID’s in it. What is the course of action Liza and her friends
should do as refers to voluntariness?
a. Get the money and return the wallet with ID’s
b. Keep the wallet and use the money for personal needs
c. Return the wallet knowing that it’s not yours to take and the owner might be looking for it
d. Just don’t mind the wallet at all
15. Leo apologizes for hurting Anna’s feeling. It was not his intention to offend her during their conversation, He
knows that he should be more careful with his words and actions as it might hurt someone’s feelings. What
does the situation imply to?
a. Free will b. Self-love c. Responsibility d. Voluntariness

16. Jose is outgoing and talkative when he is with friends but quiet when he is at home with his family. This
situation is refers to?
a. Dialogue b. Seeming c. Empathy d. Availability

17. Empathy is the ability to share emotions. Which situation best describe it?
a. Kate hurriedly go and comfort her friend who lost her parents due to car accident
b. Carrie does only care about winning all the competition she had joined
c. Steven never wants to talk to his friend Gian after hearing rumors about him
d. Norman does not care about other people but himself

18. Olivia found a true friendship with Marthea, they even considered themselves sisters by blood. This human
interaction is refers to?
a. Friendship b. dialogue c. Empathy d. Availabilty

19. He believes that person in their natural states are governed by their desires and these often lead to conflict
with their fellowmen. Society therefore, is the means by which people seek to control their human
tendencies and impose order.
a. Thomas Hobbes b, John Locke c. J.J Rouseau d. John Rawls

20. According to him even if the people are the one who organizes society and established an authority or
government, in extreme cases, the government is able to impose its will on the people.
a.Thomas Hobbes b. John Locke c. J.J Rouseau d. John Rawls

21. He considered person in their natural states as more cooperative and reasonable, and that society is formed
through the consent of the individuals that organize it.
a. Thomas Hobbes b. John Locke c. J.J Rouseau d. John Rawls

22. How does Sartre define freedom?

a. The ability to avoid making choices b. Complete control over every aspect of life
c. Being morally upright and following ethical standards d. The act of making choices

23. According to Sartre, what is the relationship between freedom and personal projects?
a. Personal projects are influenced by external factors b. Personal projects are not related to freedom
c. Personal projects limit an individual's freedom d. Personal projects unfold over time and express an
individual's freedom

24. How does Sartre characterize choices made without influence from the environment?
a. Ethical choices b. Spontaneous choices c. Personal choices d. Timely choices

25. Sartre argues that individuals have the ability to decide on their own. What does this imply about freedom?
a. Freedom is predetermined and cannot be changed b. Freedom allows for spontaneous choices
c. Freedom is limited by external influences d. Freedom can only be achieved through religious beliefs

26. According to Sartre, what makes freedom absolute?

a. The ability to avoid making choices b. The ability to make spontaneous choices
c. The lack of external influences on choices d. The ability to make unlimited choices

27. This type of society is characterized by the domestication of animals for food for more stable and predictable
food supply.
a. Hunting and gathering c. Pastoral Society
b. Horticultural Society d. Agricultural Society
28. This society is primarily engages in the small-scale cultivation of plants, fruits and vegetables and the
domestication of animals. These societies are semi- nomadic which means they travel from one place to
another when they have already depleted the resources in the area.
a. Hunting and gathering c. Pastoral Society
b. Horticultural Society d. Agricultural Society

29. Recognized as the earliest and simplest form of society. They defend on the environment for their survival,
small sized and is composed mainly of families. The members spend of their time searching for food and
have no permanent territory.
a. Hunting and gathering c. Pastoral Society
b. Horticultural Society d. Agricultural Society

30. This type of society is based on the ownership of land, rulers grant their followers or vassals the right to
manage parcels of land.
a. Agricultural society c. Feudal Society
b. Industrial Society d. Post- Industrial Society

31. Specialized machinery in production of goods and services were used during this period. The advances in
science and technology in the late 18 th century resulted in the industrial revolution, which in turn gave rise to
new production and industrial methods.
a. Agricultural society c. Feudal Society
b. Industrial Society d. Post- Industrial Society

32. Maked by the establishment of societies based on knowledge, information and the sale of services. This is
the time where virtual society evolved through communication technology and internet.
a.Agricultural society c. Feudal Society
b.Industrial Society d. Post- Industrial Society

33. According to Jean Paul Sartre, what does unlimited freedom mean?
a. Being morally upright b. Being able to do everything we desire
c. Having the ability to avoid making choices d. Having the freedom to make choices

34. Sartre describes freedom as the act of making choices. What does this imply?
a. Choices are influenced by the environment. b.Freedom is limited to certain actions.
c. Freedom does not require making choices. d. Making choices is optional.

35. According to Sartre, what is the significance of an individuals original choice?

a. It determines their moral upbringing b. It leads to a domino effect of good choices
c. It restricts their freedom to choose d. It is influenced by external factors

36. Sartre views the entire life of an individual as expressing an original project. What does this mean?
a. Individuals interpret their life projects without any guidance
b. Life projects are completely predetermined
c. Individuals have proper knowledge of their life projects
d. Life projects unfold over time

37. What is the nature of specific choices according to Sartre?

a. They are unrelated to an individual's original project
b. They are predetermined and cannot be changed
c. They are made spontaneously
d. They are influenced by external factors
38.Which does not belong to the group in living a genuine life?
a. Education b. Career
c. Passion d. Drugs and Vices

39. How do we need if we want to live an authentic life?

a. Optimistic perspective b. Pessimistic perspective
c. Come-what-may philosophy d. None of the above

40. In smallest details of life, what is the best thing to do before you die?
a. Blame yourself „til your last breath b. Do your best in all things
c. Let others feel pity about your life d. Cry and show your weakness to all

41. Which of the following statements does not hold true about the concept of intersubjectivity ?
a. Individuals and others are seen as pairs.
b. Promotes a view that all people are equal.
c. Requires financial resources and good socio-economic background.
d. Acceptance of the differences of others.

42. Which of the following is an incorrect notion about intersubjectivity?

a. Its endpoint will always be fair and unbiased.
b. It promotes a view that all people are equal.
c. Individuals and others are seen as pairs.
d. It promotes honing of academic skills.

43. What is the concept where every individual is recognized as persons through their social interactions?
a. Intra subjectivity c. Communication
b. Authenticity d. Intersubjectivity

44. What does “being in the shoes of others” mean?

a. Rejoice with the failures of others.
b. Put yourself in the situation of others.
c. Fit yourself in to the shoes of others.
d. Borrow the shoes of others.

45.The human person is not just “being in the world” but “being with others”. Which one is a good example?
a. Hatred to your enemy
b. Sincerity and concern to others
c. Children exploitation
d. Bullying

46. Which one is not a right perception about persons with disabilities?
a. They are people with the same rights as what other people have.
b. They are less productive.
c. They could possibly engage into various social activities.
d. They can contribute to the economic growth of the country.

47.Who among the following can best engage in a true dialogue?

a. Jess, who would only talk about the current political system of the country.
b. Joseph, who refuses to talk to anyone.
c. Kim, who only talked to people the same age as her.
d. Danny, who can talk comfortably to anyone.

48. Refers to a companionship of friendly association with others, an alliance, a community, or a union?

a.Society b.Family
 c.Population d.Social Movement
49. is a large-scale action done by various groups and organizations in pursuit of a common goal to bring about
change?

a.Feudal Society b.Social Movement

c.Common Good d.Family
50. This refers to the social conditions which enable persons and groups to fulfill their goals and achieve well-
being?

a.Feudal Society b.Social Movement

c.Common Good d.Family
Answer Key

1 11 21 b 31 B 41 C
2 12 22 d 32 D 42 D
3 13 23 d 33 D 43 D
4 14 c 24 c 34 D 44 B
5 d 15 c 25 b 35 B 45 B
6 16 b 26 b 36 D 46 B
7 17 a 27 C 37 C 47 D
8 18 b 28 B 38 D 48 A
9 19 a 29 A 39 A 49 C
10 20 c 30 C 40 B 50 B
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ITEM WEIGHT

5.2 Evaluate and exercise prudence in 22-26

choices. 33-37
5.3 Realize that:
1-4
a. Choices have consequences.
b. Some things are given up while others
are obtained in making choices
5.4 Shows situation that demonstrate 14-15
freedom of choice and the consequences of
their choices
6.1 Realize that intersubjectivity requires 5-8
accepting differences and not imposing on 16-17
41-47
others
6.2 Explain that authentic dialogue means 9,10, 18
accepting others even if they are different
from themselves
7.1 Recognize how individuals form 11, 12
societies and how individuals are 19-21
transformed by societies
7.2 Compare different forms of societies 13
and individualities (eg. Agrarian, industrial 27-32
48-50
and virtual)
8.1 Recognize the meaning of his/her own life 38-40

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