SOCIAL SCIENCE MAJOR

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MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. What is/are possible effect/s of human interactions on individuals in society?
I. Determine their actions III. No effect
II. Constrain their behavior
A. II only C. III only
B. I only D. I and II

2. Who is the recognized father of Sociology?

A. Auguste Comte C. Henri Saint-Simon
B. Herbert Spencer D. Harriet Martineau

3. For which are the state policies on “equal access to opportunities for public service and prohibition
of political dynasties” and “strengthening the merit and rewards system” intended?
A. To increase labor protection and social security.
B. To put men and women on equal footing.
C. To uphold the equality of public service.
D. To build an egalitarian society.

4. What is a group of businesses or industries that gets a monopoly of goods or resources in a specific
market or sector?
A. Cartel C. Collusion
B. Command Economy D. Network

5. From Max Weber’s idea about “status cultures”, how can be the establishment of religious schools
for children of Hispanic, mixed Hispanic, and well-to-do natives be characterized?
A. Religious education C. Sectarian education
B. Elitist education D. Mass education

6. Which type of map illustrates the physical contour of an area?

A. Physical map C. Topographic map
B. Roadmap D. Climate map

7. In rearing the youth for civic efficiency and development or moral character, the constitution states
that it shall receive the support from the _________.
A. Civic groups C. Church
B. Government D. NGO’s

8. What is the law that set a full free trade policy abolishing the quota limitations on Philippine
exports to the United States?
A. Payne-Aldrich Act C. Hare-Hawes-Cutting Act
B. Underwood-Simmons Act D. Bell Trade Act

9. The Most important factor that is affecting all the chemical weathering process is _______.
A. Topography C. Climate
B. None of these D. Vegetation

10. For Karl Marx, what is the classification of slums dwellers who lead marginalized, often criminal
lives?
A. Lumpenproletariat C. Petite bourgeoisie
B. Proletariat D. Bourgeoisie

11. How can integration be best achieved during the step of introducing new lessons to be learned?
A. Present illustrative materials C. State objectives of the unit
B. Relate topic to past experiences D. Present birds eye-view of new lesson

12. What kind of study examines specific sub-populations, such as those who played a part in EDSA
revolt in order to understand how their attitudes have changed?

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A. Trend Study C. Cross-sectional study

B. Longitudinal study D. Cohort study

13. In observing student as part of evaluation outside of tests, the teacher needs to be ______ to be
fair and accurate in assessing students.
A. Objective C. Partisan
B. Biased D. Subjective

14. What is the role played by assessment that determines the extent objectives of learning were met?
A. Placement C. Formative
B. Diagnostic D. Summative

15. What essential power of the state may be exercised by public service corporations?
A. Taxation C. Eminent domain and taxation
B. Police power D. Eminent domain

16. Which kind of prejudice has been accepted in the Philippines by inclusion of the Muslim holidays,
which gained national respect aside from the Catholic holidays like Christmas, Lenten Season, etc.?
A. Heterosexualism C. Religious intolerance
B. Looksism D. Sexism

17. Preferential attention to the welfare of the less fortunate in society is the legitimate goal of the
________.
A. Fisheries law C. Constitutional reform
B. Cooperative movement D. Anti-poverty programs

18. Effective teaching requires that teachers must be able to integrate knowledge from several
disciplines. What do teachers need to be equipped with?
A. Strong knowledge on pedagogical approach
B. Various teaching methodologies and strategies
C. Expert knowledge of subject matter on various subjects
D. Deep love for children

19. To which is stratification most closely related?

A. Social differentiation C. Assimilation
B. Social identification D. Social disorganization

20. You would like to research on academic problems met by Indigenous Peoples’ children in your
school. Which sampling will you use?
A. No sampling C. Random sampling of all school children
B. Stratified sampling D. Purposive sampling

21. Which of the following has Traditional Authority as defined by Max Weber?
A. King Louis XIV C. President Duterte
B. US President Trump D. Mike Velarde of El Shaddai

22. Who among early civilizations set the great educational goal to develop the individual man – to
think and act?
A. Greece C. Persia
B. Babylon D. Sumeria

23. How can achieve the highest form of institutionalized social life?
A. Through culture C. Through tradition
B. Through folkways D. Through politics

24. Prisoners from city jails nationwide are complaining about the detention room that they are
occupying. They feel they deserve better facilities. What does the Philippine Constitution prescribe
regarding penal facilities?
A. Well-ventilated and fully furnished rooms
B. State-of-the-art penal facilities
C. Penal facilities not under subhuman conditions
D. Fully air-conditioned rooms

25. For Herbert Spencer, this is NOT among cultural values eliminated by industrialized societies.
A. Kinship C. Castes
B. Selfdom D. Slavery

26. Which is true about APEC?

A. It means Asian Pacific Economic Council
B. It is meant to facilitate trade among Europe, the Islands in the Pacific and Asia

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C. The Philippines became a member in 2001

D. It is meant to facilitate trade among North America, Oceana and Asia.

27. People living in highly elevated areas have higher tendency of drinking, smoking, and even eating
domestic animals such as dogs. What factor affects these cultures?
A. Isolation C. Environment
B. Cultural themes D. Technology

28. Located within the Pacific Plate, the Philippines is prone to ______.
A. Earthquakes C. Flood
B. Volcanic Eruptions D. Typhoons

29. With which are the words ‘Uncle Sam, Superpowers and Coca-Cola’ associated?
A. Europe C. Singapore
B. United States D. Sweden

30. Which type of map illustrates the physical contour of an area?

A. Physical map C. Roadmap
B. Climate map D. Topograpgic map

31. The late President Ferdinand Marcos placed the Philippines under the State of Martial law which of
the following laws?
A. Article 6 Section 4 of the 1973 constitution
B. Kautusang Tagapagpaganap blg. 25 S 1974
C. Proclamation 1081
D. Republic Act 274

32. Student B is driving to a place, the location of which he does not know. Which can help him best?
A. Cellphone C. TV
B. Radio D. Waze

33. To be able to save the environment and make a difference, what can we do as a Filipino citizen?
A. Encourage your children to buy disposable things so they no longer need to tend to it
afterwards.
B. Burn your trash and don’t mind your complaining neighbor.
C. When you are outside, pick up your rubbish and teach your kids that, just as they do not litter
at home, they should act the same in our “global home”.
D. Fish any time you feel like it, and capture even the smallest fish for business purposes

34. Which illustrates content-based instructions? Teacher Jenny _________.

A. Integrates values in the teaching of economics.
B. Make use of an interactive teaching technique to present a history lesson.
C. Uses facts on Philippines geography to teach grammar lessons in Filipino.
D. Requires her class to enrich lesion content by surfing the net.

35. Under the constitution, in case of the President and the Vice-President’s death, who shall act as the
President?
A. Executive Secretary
B. Speaker of the House of Representative
C. Senate President
D. Chief Justice of the Supreme court

36. As the principal of taxation states, “Your contribution will go back to you in the form of services
from your government. “Which of the following is supported by the constitution in utilizing the
taxes of the people?
A. Taxes are used to purchase nuclear weapons.
B. Taxes collected are given to government employee through “Christmas Bonus”.
C. Taxes collected will be used as a campaign funds for the party of the incumbent president of
the country.
D. Taxes are used to construct churches and mosques.

37. You have a building which you leased to another person who uses it for charitable. What then are
your responsibilities as lessor and lessee with regard to taxation?
A. You are exempted from tax
B. The lessee is exempted from tax
C. You are not exempted from tax while the one who leased it is exempted.
D. Both you and the lessee are exempted from tax

38. As the composition of older people in the population increases, per capita real income tends to
decrease because _________.

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A. Less production supports the population.

B. Money income lags behind population.
C. Less money income is earned.
D. The proportion of the production group to total population decreases.

39. What has been established to provide Muslim communities a greater share in development?
A. Federal state C. Autonomous region
B. Industrial zones D. Free trade zones

40. Which will legally serve as a shadow government to fiscalize the ruling democratic administration?
A. Majority Senate C. People power
B. Churches D. Opposition Party

41. It is an approach that makes students “think about their thinking” Students get conscious of their
thought processes while they are engaged in their cognitive task, this is an example of an approach
called ______.
A. Metacognitive C. Behaviourist
B. Constructivist D. Cognitive

42. Far from the central government, what is the only region in the Philippines that its own
government as decided by its people?
A. CAR C. ARMM
B. NCR D. SOCCARGEN

43. Here is an essay test for the finals given by a teacher to his class:
“Write everything that you learned from this course.” What’s wrong with the test item?
I. It is too broad.
II. It does not show how scoring will be done
III. It is very open-ended.
A. I only C. I and II
B. II and III D. I, II and III

44. To teach students to be less competitive, which teaching approach should be used more?
A. Interdisciplinary C. Collaborative
B. Reflective D. Integrative

45. Does Congress have the sole power to declare the existence of war?
A. No, the House of Representatives has also the power provided, vote is unanimous.
B. Yes.
C. Yes, provided the President approves it.
D. No, the Senate has also the power on condition that Senator objects.

46. Which has claimed to be the most tangible symbol of the cold war?
A. The Berlin Wall C. The Great Wall of China
B. Tiananmen Square D. Vatican

47. Which is one reason given by the Duterte administration for the proposed change to federal form of
government?
A. To extend the term of the president
B. To extend the term of local government officials
C. To eliminate dynasties
D. For local governments to get a greater share in revenue

48. At what stage is the Philippines today following Herbert Spencer’s ideas about societies evolving
forwards, backsliding at time?
A. Militant C. Compound
B. Simple D. Industrial

49. Which demonstrates interconnectedness between social and environmental injustices?

A. Desertification of verdant regions.
B. Highly industrialized countries’ toxic waste disposed to poorer countries.
C. Extinction of rare animal species.
D. Temperature warming and rise of sea level.

50. Arrange the following events in Philippines history in chronological order.

I. Philippines was under the Japanese occupation
II. The Philippines was under America in the form of a commonwealth
III. The Commonwealth Period was interrupted by World War II.
A. I-II-III C. II-III-I
B. III-II-I D. II-I-III

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51. Which place in CALABARZON was named “Special Science and Nature City” of the Philippines?
A. Tagaytay C. Pagsanjan
B. Los Baños D. Kawit

52. Filipinos are known to be thrifty, frugal, creative and resourceful. They have the ability to do things
that are next to impossible. They can fix appliances that seem to be beyond repair. What Filipino
attitude is being referred to in this statement?
A. Persistence C. Gaya-gaya attitude
B. Flexibility D. Remedyo attitude

53. What is the rainfall carried by wind and polluted air that poisons fish and destroys vegetation?
A. Greenhouse C. La Niña
B. Acid rain D. El Niño

54. You like to compare types of government. Which graphic organizer is most fit?
A. Venn diagram C. Pie chart
B. Attribute wheel D. Fishbone diagram

55. As geneticist scientists have claimed to have found a common DNA ancestry with a woman who
lived 200,000 years ago and left genes that are carried by all mankind, there is a profound
message of a ___________ brotherhood.
A. Ideological C. Political
B. Biological D. Cultural

56. The following are appointed by the President with the consent of Commission on Appointment
except?
A. Associate Justices of the Supreme Court
B. Consuls
C. Heads of Executive Departments
D. Officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines

57. Which was a highly controversial issue in the 1973 Constitution?

A. Reducing the voting age to 18
B. Introducing absentee voting
C. Removing the senatorial and presidential term limits
D. Removing the presidential term limit

58. When a student tries to monitor and assess the steps and the processes he/she used to interpret a
historical map in a World History class, he/she is actually using some ____________.
A. Meta-cognitive strategies
B. Affective learning strategies
C. Socio-emotional learning strategies
D. Cognitive learning strategies

59. Which of the following statement is TRUE about the Law of Supply?
A. Low price will encourage more production.
B. Low price will reduce demand.
C. High price will encourage more production.
D. High price will increase demand.

60. If you call a friend from another country and say, “Summer are usually hot and rainy in my part of
the country”, what then are you describing?
A. Weather C. Topography
B. Climate D. Humidity

61. In which continent is the highest elevation on earth found?

A. Asia C. Antartica
B. Australia D. Europe

62. Which is referred to when a public official or employee is a member of a board, an officer, or a
substantial interest in a business, and the interest of such corporation or business, or his rights or
duties therein, may be opposed to or affected by the faithful performance of official duty?
A. Public interest
B. Integrity
C. Conflict of interest
D. Public Accountability

63. Of the following case, which proves Engel’s theory that as income increases, the percentage of
income for food decreases in the case of Pete who received a P200,00.00 raise in salary?

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A. He bought stored food and drinks.

B. He improved quality of family meals
C. He used added income or mobile phone loads.
D. He brought a small refrigerator to preserve fresh water and meat.

64. When people go to other societies which are very different from theirs, they may lose familiar signs
and symbols of social intercourse, and experience some kind of unpleasant events. What are they
experiencing?
A. Cultural relativity C. Cultural lag
B. Cultural dualism D. Cultural shock

65. As a result of EDSA I, the Philippines ________.

A. Intensified its participation in international affairs
B. became know worldwide for its People Power Revolution
C. saw the impeachment of Joseph Estrada as President
D. changed its form of government to parliamentary

66. You teach anthropological concepts together with biological concepts and sociological concepts with
linguistics.
A. Collaborative C. Integrative
B. Experiential D. Holistic

67. Schools provide pre-assessment test to determine fitness of students in college for some courses or
in high school for learning sections. What type of evaluation is this?
A. Achievement C. Diagnostic
B. Placement D. Formative

68. Who may extend the proclamation of martial law or suspension of the privilege of the writ of
habeas corpus?
A. Chief Justice C. Ombudsman
B. President D. Congress

69. What is a deliberate deception used by advertisers when say, “Join the thousands who have chosen
to switch to the better network.”
A. Personal attack C. Circular thinking
B. Bandwagon D. Falsehood or the Big Lie

70. What philosophy identifies the people’s physical, mental and moral habits are directly influenced by
the natural environment?
A. Environmental Acculturation C. Environmental Determinism
B. Environmental Evolution D. Environmental Change

71. Which, according to research, is related to increased aggression in children?

A. Coming from single parent homes C. Eating junk foods
B. Viewing TV violence D. Playing with toy guns at an early age

72. Which is the smallest state in the world today in point of its small population?
A. Australia C. Philippines
B. Vatican D. Papua New Guinea

73. Rebellion by the New People’s Army points directly to the reality of ______ in the country.
A. Civil war C. Agrarian revolt
B. Insurgency D. Ethnic conflict

74. What is referred to as a set of learned behavior, belief, attitudes, values and ideals that are a
characteristic of a particular society or population?
A. Language C. Culture
B. Customs D. Mores

75. For Herbert Spencer, there is no need to work for social change because for him societies evolve
_______.
A. Easily C. Naturally
B. Progressively D. Radically

76. What is the movement of ocean water into and off shorelines due to the gravity of the moon and
the sun pulling on the earth?
A. Tidal wave C. Tide
B. Surf D. Cross-current

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77. According to some postmodern theorists, such as Jean Baudrillard, how has the spread of
electronic media affected society?
A. It has led to ever greater levels of consumerism as people are constantly reminded of things
they don’t have they would like to own.
B. It has disconnection us from real people and places and led to greater social isolation as we
respond to signs and image that often have little to do with or everyday lives.
C. It has made us more aware of culture differences as we are exposed to a wider range of ideas
and values.
D. It has provided new ways for people to connect and create community.

78. What is a “bill of attainder”?

A. A law that inflicts punishment without judicial trial.
B. A law that grants title of royalty or nobility.
C. A law whose application is retroactive
D. A law containing two subjects expressed in the title

79. What law was passed on August 1909 by the U.S. Congress established a partial free trade in the
Philippines?
A. Bell Trade Act C. Treaty of General Relations
B. Payne-Aldrich Act D. Underwood-Simmons

80. The constitutional safeguard which prevents abuse of power by any of the three branches of
government is ___________.
A. Check and balance C. Bank secrecy law
B. Prosecution by the Ombudsman D. Impeachment

81. What electoral process may be used by the constituents of the local government units to remove
their locally elected officials before their term expires without filing an administrative or criminal
case?
A. Initiative C. Plebiscite
B. Recall D. Impeachment

82. What theory is used to apply first-hand learning among student?

A. Integration C. Self-activity
B. Mastery Learning D. Group learning

83. No license shall be necessary for the marriage of a man and a woman who have lived together as
husband and wife for at least seven years and without any legal impediment to marry each other.
Is this TRUE?
A. No
B. Yes, if they are below 18
C. Yes.
D. No, they should have lived together for at least 10 years

84. Which research strategy is applied when there is a need for a control group to gather data on
cause-and-effect issues?
A. Experiment C. Survey
B. Action research D. Field research

85. What was the most significant factor that gave way to the emergence of the Renaissance?
A. The persistence of the rulers to reawaken the interests of the people back to the arts.
B. The revival of the interest on the Graeco-Roman classical learning
C. The belief of the Italians that they were the real heir of classical civilization
D. Rome’s being the most powerful nation of the world

86. Ms. Alcantara is about to make a decision on how to integrate moral values in the subject she is
teaching. What should she consider first?
A. The setting of objectives in teaching moral values
B. A host of factors affecting the development of values
C. The identification of moral values in the home, school and community.
D. The selection of appropriate teaching strategies.

87. Contemporary authorities agree that the form a thought takes in our minds may be verbal (though
words) or by way of symbols, pictures, action, general ideas or abstractions, etc. showing that the
human mind is __________.
A. Simple C. Biological
B. Chemical D. Multi-intelligent

88. What was the first Philippines Republic?

A. The republic proclaimed under the 1935 Constitution

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B. The Republic of the Philippines proclaimed in 1946

C. The republic proclaimed in Malolos
D. The republic proclaimed under the Japanese-sponsored Constitution

89. What was the first government during the Japanese Occupation?
A. The Japanese-sponsored Republic of the Philippines
B. Japanese Military Administration
C. The Philippine Executive Commission
D. Military government

90. What program promised more food for every household through planting vegetable in home
gardens and pots?
A. Angat Filipino Movement
B. Kilusang Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran Go Negosyo
C. Green revolution
D. Go Negosyo

91. Lorna has a pet dog which just turned one year old. To celebrate, she bought a pup-cake, some
party favors for decoration and took a picture of her dog while eating the pup-cake. She posted it
to her personal account via several social media sites. However, it ended up being submitted by
random people (representing it as their own) to some major right violation was committed here?
A. Freedom of expression C. Liberty to abode
B. Right to publicity D. Right to vote

92. What is the legal age of marriage in the Philippines?

A. 15 for girls, 18 for boys C. 21
B. 18 D. 18 for girls, 21 for boys

93. For meaningful teaching, boundaries among disciplines should be erased and so a topic must be
taught from multi-perspective. Which teaching approach should be used then?
A. Constructivist C. Integrative
B. Collaborative D. Reflective

94. For which main reason does some cities in the Philippines have a n ordinance that prohibits the use
of plastic bags in shopping areas?
A. Plastic in non-biodegradable and adds to the problem of solid garbage disposal.
B. Government must work for the convenience of the people they serve.
C. People must be taught to recycle plastic materials.
D. Filipinos must be taught to patronize their products.

95. Switzerland has adopted neutrally as its primary foreign policy. What geographic implication can be
considered as valid reason for this?
A. It is a former colony of a neutral country.
B. It is one of the European countries protected by democratic nations
C. It is a landlocked country surrounded by nations with conflicting ideologies.
D. It is bounded by countries advocating socialism that is against its constitutional principle.

96. To ensure reliability of an evaluation instrument, it is important to make sure that _________.
I. It is designed to get the information needed
II. There is only one way to interpret each item
III. Stems with dual elements are eliminated
A. I only C. I and II
B. I, II and III D. II and III

97. In Political Science, which to political processes?

A. Authority C. Policies
B. Social service D. Election

98. What inventory technique is used when enumerating alternative action in given situations and the
students were asked to make a choice?
A. Behavior checklist C. Forced choice
B. Likert scale D. Semantic differential

99. The concept of combing the Senate and House of Representatives into a single body through
constitutional reform will make the legislature _________.
A. Unicameral C. Bicameral
B. Autocratic D. One-party system

100. What did Karl Marx seek for removal because this is an illusion which has unfortunately
deluded people looking for happiness?

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A. Religion C. Monarchy
B. Tradition D. Folkways

101. Identify the cognitive target in breaking down components, e.g. poverty in context of
income, age, family members.
A. Synthesis C. Analysis
B. Comprehension D. Evaluation

102. If you want your students to reflect on the worthiness of an issue, which assessment tool is
most fits?
A. Checklist C. Moral dilemma
B. Reflective journal D. Essay test

103. What curriculum is used in schools wherein we recognize what teachers implement or
deliver in the classroom and schools?
A. Assessed C. Theory
B. Written D. Opinion

104. What is the systematic explanation of observations on social manifestation/patterns of social

life?
A. Belief C. Theory
B. Truth D. Opinion

105. What was the growth model during the Marcos government that promised productivity in
barangays?
A. Cultural education in barangays
B. Setting up Kabataang Barangays
C. Human settlements in every city
D. One livelihood project for each barangay

106. More than fear, the call for a second ________ (such as expressly stated by India’s Prime
Minister Manmohan Singh) is driven by calls to uplift the world’s remaining poor 75% of whom live
in rural areas.
A. New Age of Technology C. New Green Revolution
B. New Industrial Era D. New Global Trading

107. How can Filipinos overcome weak points in our culture, e.g. credit card overspending?
A. Observe business ethics
B. Copy economic models of other nations
C. Use scientific reasoning
D. Cultivate positive traits

108. The Taoist way to harmony in society in inaction. The following illustrate Lao-Tsu’s inaction
EXCEPT ________.
A. Do nothing to disturb the course of nature
B. Do not interfere in the life of others
C. Subdue and conquer nature
D. Let people be themselves

109. Among the kinds of geography maps, which of these tells more about people (countries,
states) on earth more than about land and water?
A. Historical map C. Natural Resources Map
B. Political map D. Graphic relief map

110. Among big companies, both private and public, early retirement has been implemented as a
measure that reduces a bloated man power resource.
A. Social outreach C. Cost-saving
B. Humanitarian D. Charitable

111. What should be done in order to understand learning as being multi-dimensional, integrated
and accomplished through time?
A. Assess fairness to pupils C. Assess ethical orientation
B. Assess competencies D. Assess process of learning

112. Provide an experiential method in teaching musical skills in Araling Panlipunan

A. Record listening C. Replay of the “Voice Kids” video
B. Group singing D. Lecture on musical artist

113. What kind of energy source has been explored from volcanic resources?
A. Solar energy B. Geothermal Energy

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C. Crude energy D. Natural gas energy

114. In research you define key words _______.

A. Operationally C. Conceptually
B. Grammatically D. Practically

115. Identify the ruling class which family name, wealth and influence to control government
including its political and economic institutions.
A. Taipans C. Cronies
B. Political dynasty D. Tycoons

116. Newlywed couples begin to accept each other’s attitudes and sentiments to settle their
differences after being together for several months. This blending and merging of cultural trait is
called _________.
A. Arbitration C. Acculturation
B. Assimilation D. Accommodation

117. Which earlier period was considered to have no written evidence of records (letters,
contracts, accounts, etc.) that comprise people’s literature?
A. Predated C. Primordial
B. Prehistoric D. Pristine

118. What is the minimum level in which the family or household is able to sustain its
basic/essential needs?
A. Relative poverty C. Poverty level
B. Absolute poverty D. Culture of poverty

119. Why is the present era in the word named as “Information Age”?
A. The shift in global economy is towards the manipulation of information
B. This is the period of correcting all erroneous information from the past
C. Information is at its height as a result of its accumulation through the years.
D. Emphasis in schools is acquisition of information

120. What is the distinct feature of the rubric?

A. It encourages learners’ self-evaluation when they receive their report card.
B. It is a scoring guide using numerical score given to learners.
C. It motivates learners to engage more o application and reasoning skills.
D. It has specific performance characteristics arranged in levels indicating the degree to which a
standard has been met.

121. Which may be an effect of the island characteristics of our geography?

A. Indolence C. Widespread poverty
B. Low literacy D. Multi-cultural diversity

122. For Karl Marx, who are the bourgeoisie?

A. Workers C. Elites
B. Oppressed D. Peasants

123. What makes the Rubrics different from common checklists for assessment of learning?
A. Qualitative judgments C. Competency evidences
B. Quantitative elements D. Scale judgments

124. What comprises verbal and written symbols including rules about how these symbols can be
put together to convey meaning?
A. Knowledge C. Culture
B. Communication D. Language

125. How did trade influence the development of early kingdoms in Africa such as Axum, Ghana
and Kush?
A. Because the trade in the sub-Sahara was controlled by them Western powers, they were able to
promote development in them sub-Shara region.
B. The control of the great gold-salt trade by the early kingdoms provided the funds to support the
region’s development
C. The people’s loyalty to the state paved the way for the strong trade and creation of wealth
among the Africa people.
D. The great gold-salt trade caravan paved the way for the spread of Islam in Africa.

126. Subjects performing well merely because they are being observed (and not necessarily
because of any effect of treatment) are considered to be under the influence of:
A. The Hawthorne effect B. The Pygmalion effect

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C. The Halo effect D. The Novelty effect

127. In West Europe, unemployment is described as a luxury due to _________ to given to those
without employment or jobs.
A. Bonus C. Unemployment benefits
B. Holiday pay D. Paid level
E.

128. Why is developing a global perspective important to the study of sociology?

A. It is important to understand how our actions affect others and how the world’s problem affect
us.
B. The field has become dominated by cross-cultural research to in order to be competitive in the
field sociologists must take a global approach.
C. It helps us understand the origins of different theoretical approaches to the subject.
D. Postmodernism, which has become the leading theoretical paradigm in the field, encourages
analysis that goes beyond traditional linear concepts of what separates one society from
another.

129. Among big companies, both private and public, early retirement has been implemented as a
_________ measure that reduces a bloated manpower resource.
A. Social outreach C. Charitable
B. Cost-saving D. Humanitarian

130. What does “banned hazardous substance” mean?

I. Any toy or other articles intended for use by children, which are hazardous per se
II. Any toy or other articles which bear or contain substances harmful to human being
III. Any hazardous substance intended or packaged in a form suitable for use in the household,
which the implementing agency by regulation, classified as “banned” hazardous substance
A. I, II and III C. I and II
B. II and III D. I only

131. Rice granary, vegetable basket, sugar capital and tobacco capital are some ways by which
the regions of the Philippines are known. To which of the following factors can this be attributed?
A. The region’s primary agricultural produce
B. The population’s primary means of livelihood in the region
C. The topographic features that characterized the region
D. The role and significance the region had in the history of the country

132. The fact that official development aid from the international aid organizations worldwide and
from 18% in 1979 to only 3.5% by 2004 (FAO report) shows that this industry lost its glitter.
A. Agriculture C. Science
B. Technology D. Education

133. Which is the coldest continent?

A. Asia, its northern part C. America
B. Europe D. Antartica

134. It analyzes the ethical virtue in the philanthropic program of the Development Bank of the
Philippines.
A. Case study C. Trend study
B. Panel study D. Cohort study

135. Pre-colonial trade in the Philippines was prosperous. What system did they us for their
business transactions?
A. Barter C. Credit
B. Money D. Banking

136. What tool of monetary policy refers to the authority of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to
regulate the lending behavior of the commercial bank?
A. Open market operations C. Rediscounting
B. Required reserves D. Selective credit control

137. What influence is visible in the dress of Kalingas of Luzon, Maranaws of Lanao and the
Manobos and Bagobos?
A. Indonesia C. Arabian
B. Chinese D. Japanese

138. What contradicts the Filipino family value of sacrifice?

A. Inability to forgive C. The willingness to forgive and forget
B. The tolerance of pain and mistake D. Delayed satisfaction of desires

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139. In his Araling Panlipunan class, Teacher Gerry assigned dramatization of a historical event.
To which multiple intelligences group does this cater?
A. Spatial C. Bodily/Kinesthetical
B. Musical D. Intrapersonal

140. As it engages in kidnapping for ransom, the Abu Sayyaf shows ___________ more than a
fight for a cause.
A. Anarchism C. Rebellion
B. Mafia activities D. Banditry

141. Which continent has the most rugged surface, and in its area is found the lowest and
highest points in the world?
A. North America C. Europe
B. Asia D. Australia

142. Which is a pattern of behavior associated with a distinctive social position?

A. Status C. Role
B. Identity D. Caste

143. Which is the biggest state in the world in terms of territory?

A. China C. Canada
B. United States D. India

144. Which of the following has the most significant impact on the fall of the Roma Empires?
A. Deposition of Romulus Augustulus
B. Goths’ invasion to Italy
C. Arrival of the Huns, led by Attila in Eastern Europe
D. Death of Theodosius I

145. If a country is relatively better at making wine than wool, it makes sense to put resources
into wine and to export some of the wine to pay for imports of wool. Which economic term is
explained?
A. Opportunity cost C. Supply and demand
B. Comparative advantage D. Profit and loss

146. These are correct relationships to describe the current theories in Sociology but NOT to
include ________.
A. Conflict theory = power struggle
B. Evolutionary theory = thesis antithesis
C. Symbolic/interaction theory = rewards and cost
D. Structural functional theory = organization and functions

147. Sequence the epochs of civilization by timeline from earliest to later dates.
I. Indian III. Mesopotanian
II. Grecian IV. Egyptian
A. III, IV, I and II C. IV, I, III and II
B. II, III, I and IV D. III, II, I and IV

148. In which type of biome are Southeast Asia, most of the South America and Africa situated?
A. Taiga C. Deciduous forest
B. Tropical rainforest D. Savannah

149. Which term refers to a formal organization that uses rules and hierarchical ranking to
achieve efficiency?
A. Norm C. Red tape
B. Bureaucracy D. Standard

150. In which instance is the independence of the judiciary shown?

A. The qualifications of the Justices of the Supreme Court can be changed by Congress
B. The salaries of the members of the Supreme Court and of the lower courts can be decrease
during their continuance in office.
C. The supreme court is given authority to appoint all official s and employees of the judiciary.
D. The Supreme Court is beyond criticism.

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SOCIAL SCIENCE | MAJOR AUG 12, 2019 | ANSWER KEY

1. What is/are possible effect/s of human interactions on individuals in society?
1 D. I and II 51 B. Los Baños 101 C. Analysis
2 A. Auguste Comte 52 D. Remedyo attitude 102 B. Reflective journal
3 C. To uphold the equality of 53 B. Acid rain 103 B. Written
4 A. Cartel 54 A. Venn diagram 104 C. Theory
5 D. Mass education 55 B. Biological 105 B. Setting up Kabataang
6 C. Topographic map 56 A. Associate Justices of the 106 C. New Green Revolution
7 B. Government 57 D. Removing the presidential 107 B. Copy economic models of
8 B. Underwood-Simmons Act 58 D. Cognitive learning strategies 108 C. Subdue and conquer nature
9 C. Climate 59 C. High price will encourage more 109 B. Political map
10 A. Lumpenproletariat 60 B. Climate 110 C. Cost-saving
11 B. Relate topic to past 61 C. Antartica 111 B. Assess competencies
12 D. Cohort study 62 C. Conflict of interest 112 B. Group singing
13 A. Objective 63 C. He used added income or mobile 113 B. Geothermal Energy
14 D. Summative 64 D. Cultural shock 114 A. Operationally
15 B. Police power 65 B. became know worldwide for its 115 B. Political dynasty
16 C. Religious intolerance 66 C. Integrative 116 D. Accommodation
17 D. Anti-poverty programs 67 B. Placement 117 B. Prehistoric
18 C. Expert knowledge of subject 68 D. Congress 118 C. Poverty level
19 A. Social differentiation 69 B. Bandwagon 119 C. Information is at its height as
20 D. Purposive sampling 70 B. Environmental Evolution 120 D. It has specific performance
21 A. King Louis XIV 71 B. Viewing TV violence 121 D. Multi-cultural diversity
22 A. Greece 72 B. Vatican 122 C. Elites
23 A. Through culture 73 B. Insurgency 123 B. Quantitative elements
24 C. Penal facilities not under 74 C. Culture 124 D. Language
25 A. Kinship 75 C. Naturally 125 B. The control of the great
26 D. It is meant to facilitate trade 76 C. Tide 126 A. The Hawthorne effect
27 C. Environment 77 B. It has disconnection us from real 127 C. Unemployment benefits
28 A. Earthquakes 78 A. A law that inflicts punishment 128 A. It is important to understand
29 B. United States 79 B. Payne-Aldrich Act 129 B. Cost-saving
30 B. Climate map 80 A. Check and balance 130 A. I, II and III
31 C. Proclamation 1081 81 B. Recall 131 A. The region’s primary
32 D. Waze 82 C. Self-activity 132 A. Agriculture
33 C. When you are outside, pick up your 83 C. Yes. 133 D. Antartica
34 D. Requires her class to enrich lesion 84 A. Experiment 134 A. Case study
35 C. Senate President 85 B. The revival of the interest 135 A. Barter
36 B. Taxes collected are given to 86 A. The setting of objectives 136 D. Selective credit control
37 C. You are not exempted from tax 87 B. Chemical 137 A. Indonesia
38 D. The proportion of the production 88 C. The republic proclaimed in 138 A. Inability to forgive
39 C. Autonomous region 89 B. Japanese Military 139 C. Bodily/Kinesthetical
40 D. Opposition Party 90 C. Green revolution 140 D. Banditry
41 A. Metacognitive 91 B. Right to publicity 141 B. Asia
42 C. ARMM 92 B. 18 142 C. Role
43 D. I, II and III 93 C. Integrative 143 C. Canada
44 C. Collaborative 94 A. Plastic in non-biodegradable 144 A. Deposition of Romulus
45 B. Yes. 95 A. It is a former colony of a 145 B. Comparative advantage
46 A. The Berlin Wall 96 B. I, II and III 146 C. Symbolic/interaction theory
47 D. For local governments to 97 D. Election 147 A. III, IV, I and II
48 C. Compound 98 B. Likert scale/C. Forced choice 148 B. Tropical rainforest
49 B. Highly industrialized countries’ 99 A. Unicameral 149 B. Bureaucracy
50 C. II-III-I 100 A. Religion 150 C. The supreme court is given

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