SOCIAL SCIENCE

1. When the Filipino reformists asked for the assimilation of the Philippines by Spain, what
did they ask for? For the Philippines to ____
a. Become independent from Spain
b. Become a province of Spain
c. Be independent from Spain with certain conditions
d. Be represented in the Spanish Cortes

2. Who among the Presidents changed the date of our celebration of Independence day
from July 4 to June 12?
a. Ramon Magsaysay
b. Diosdado Macapagal
c. Carlos Garcia
d. Ferdinand Marcos

3. In which country did the Philippines participate in the world’s peacekeeping operations by
sending doctors, nurses, soldiers and police?
a. Israel
b. East Timor
c. Iraq
d. Iran

4. In which poem did Rizal write about offering one’s life for one’s country?
a. A La Juventud Filipina
b. Song of Maria Clara
c. Sa Aking mga Kabata
d. Mi Ultimo Adios

5. As an effect of our geography, in which of the following island/s do people travel mostly
by water?
a. Luzon
b. Mindanao
c. Visayas
d. Visayas and Mindanao

6. As an insular country, to which principle does the Philippines adhere when it comes to
territorial boundary?
a. Two hundred nautical miles of the country’s coast
b. Three hundred fifty nautical miles from shore
c. Three-mile territorial limit
d. Archipelagic doctrine

7. Which part/s of the Visayas has/have comparatively more excessively moist climate and
limited arable lands?
a. Western
b. Eastern
c. Eastern and Central
d. Central and Western
8. Which follows Pres. Garcia’s “Filipino First Policy”? Filipinos
a. Should buy and consume Filipino products only
b. Should not contribute to the brain drain problem
c. Should be selective in the entry in the entry of foreign professionals in the country
d. Were to be given first preference in all matters related to the economic development of
the country

9. Aside from the Philippines, which countries claim part of the Spratly islands in the South
China Sea?
a. China, Thailand, Brunei, Malaysia
b. China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia
c. Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Malaysia
d. China, Thailand, Brunei, Malaysia

10. The following are our constitutional rights EXCEPT to

a. Free access to legal assistance which shall not be denied due to poverty
b. Have access to all records of the government
c. Be presumed innocent until proven guilty
d. Form association and labor unions

11. Who has the power of declare the existence of the state of war?
A. Senate President
B. Chief Justice
C. President
D. Congress

12. “ The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all
levels.” Which
government program is in support of this?
A. Exclusion of children with special needs from the formal system
B. Free elementary and secondary education
C. Deregulated and secondary education
D. Re-introduction of the NEAT and NSAT

13. The old name of EDSA during early part of American occupation
A. 19 de junio
B. Highway 54
C. Highway 53
D. Highway 52

14. RA 9155 also known as”_____________.”

A. Basic Education Act of 2001
B. Restructured Basic Education
C. Education For All
D. Bridge Program
15. RA 4670 also known as”______________”
A. Board of Higher Education
B. The Magna Carta For Public School Teachers
C. State of National Emergency
D. Calibrated Pre-emptive Response

16. President Ramos’ Medium Term Philippines Development Plan (MTPDP).

A. Angat pinoy 2004
B. SONA 2001
C. Philippines 2000
D. Sustainable Development

17. President Estrada’s MTPDP.

A. Angat Pinoy 2004
B. SONA 2001
C. Philippines 2000
D. Sustainable Development

18. How long can an elected President of the Philippines serve under the 1987
Constitution?
A. Two terms, 6 years each
B. Two terms, 4 years each
C. One term for 6 years
D. One term for 4 years

19. Historically, Why does the Philippines have a claim over sabah?
A. The sultan of Sulu, who received the territory as a gift, has given the Philippines
Government Power to
reclaim his territory.
B. The Malays, the third wave of migrants to the country, own the territory.
C. Sabah was formerly a part of the Philippines archipelago.
D. The Philippines government bought it from the Sultan of Brunei

20. Known as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Government employees and
officials.
A. RA 6713
B. RA 1425
C. RA 7610
D. RA 9262

Answers: 1B 2B 3C 4D 5C 6D 7B 8D 9B 10B 11D 12B 13A 14A 15B 16C 17A 18C 19A 20A