General Education B
General Education B
EDUCATION
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INSTRUCTIONS: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark ONLY
ONE ANSWER for each item by shading the box corresponding to the letter of your choice
on the answer sheet provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES.
2. The sum total of society’s customs, traditions, ethics, values, beliefs and
prevalent practices is .
A. Science B. technology C. culture D. religion
3. An imaginary line used by the People's Republic of China in their claim to the
South China Sea.
A. Nine-dash line C. The Great Wall of China
B. Demilitarized zone D. International boundary
4. Skyway Company manufactures tables and chairs. In its catalogue a round table
is priced at P6, 000.00 less 15%. What will Katherine have to pay for the round
table?
A. P5,100 B. P5,300 C. P5,000 D. P5,250
7. Which Philippine folk dance imitates the movement of a bird as it hops and jumps
across grass stems, runs over tree branches, or escapes from the bamboo traps
set by farmers?
A. Singkil B. Maglalatik C. Tinikling D. Ragragsakan
8. Mona Lisa and The Last Supper is to Leonardo da Vinci as Sistine Chapel is to .
A. Donatello B. Michael Angelo C. Juan Luna D. Van Gogh
10. Anong bantas ang siyang inilalagay sa pagitan ng unlaping “ika” at “tambilang”?
A. Panaklong B. Kuwit C. Gitling D. Tuldok
11. I'd rather stay home and miss the picnic altogether than run into those nasty people,
this expression was already a proverb in ancient Greek and appeared in English
by the late 1300s wherein Chaucer used it in Troilus and Cressida. What type of
moral discernment exemplifies in the situation?
A. Principle of double effect C. Lesser of two evils
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B. The end does not justify the means D. Always do what is right
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12. The caricature of the Filipino who tried to pass up as “Española” by trying
hard to speak Spanish and cover her face with make-up was .
A. Tiya Isabel B. Maria Clara C. Doña Victorina D. Doña Pia
14. Using J.K. Rowling as pen name, she wrote the highly successful series of
the novel
.
A. Aladdin C. Harry Potter
B. The Wizard of Oz D. Pirates of the Caribbean
15. More than the physical aspect of a person, but to a large extent the individual’s
dignity make up one’s .
A. personhood B. popularity C. status D. reputation
16. Desiring to look more foreign than local and favoring foreign products than
Filipino products is a trait called .
A. pride C. crab mentality
B. colonial mentality D. hospitality
17. Air, when mixed with sulphur oxide coming from motor vehicles and industrial
plants, falls to earth giving detrimental effects to living and non-living things. This
is known as .
A. acid rain B. greenhouse rain C. fall out D. El Niño
18. The “Butcher”, “The Baker”, and the “Candlestick Maker” is a collection of stories
for children written by .
A. Gilda Cordero Fernando C. Paz Marquez Benitez
B. Edith Tiempo D. Naty Crame Rogers
19. This theater organization initiated the use of our mother tongue in the plays that it
produced.
A. The National Theater for the Filipino
B. Philippine Educational Theater Association
C. Tanghalang Filipino
D. National Commission for Culture and Arts
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23. Alin ang hindi kabilang sa sekundaryang batis?
A. Abstrak B. Encyclopedia C. Awtobayograpiya D. Tesis
25. A famous quotation from Rizal was “I wish to show those who deny us patriotism that we
know how to die for our country”. A modern day martyr similarly said: “the Philippines
is worth dying for” who was .
A. Ninoy Aquino C. Jose Abad Santos
B. Joaquin Roces D. Mariano Tañada
27. The “La Liga Filipina” was a concrete evidence of Rizal’s desire to .
I. Unite the entire Philippine archipelago
II. Fight violence and injustice
III. Revolt against the Spaniards
30. What happens to a good action when it is perform on account of an evil motive?
A. It becomes morally good C. It becomes good
B. It becomes evil act D. It becomes a moral
31. What historical event is often linked to the Filipino hero Gregorio del Pilar?
A. Cry of Balintawak C. Battle of Tirad Pass
B. Sakay Rebellion D. Parish Secularization
34. The total of traditional-derived and orally transmitted literature, material culture
and custom within predominantly literate and technological advanced societies is
referred to as .
A. Folk tale B. Folk song C. Folklore D. Folk literature
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35. Ice melting, salt or sugar dissolving, making popcorn and boiling water for tea are
examples of a process called .
A. Transformation B. conversion C. entropy D. energy transfer
36. Kapapasok pa lang niya sa silid. Nasa anong aspeto ng pandiwa ang
nakasalungguhit na salita?
A. Imperpektibo B. Kontemplatibo C. Pangnagdaan D. Perpektibo
38. When I met Belle Mariano yesterday, it was the first time I her
since summer.
A. Saw B. Have seen C. Had seen D. Have been seen
39. Who is the first mythical geographer who was recognized due to his vivid
descriptions of lands and people encountered by his hero Ulysses?
A. Homer B. Plato C. Virgil D. Cicero
40. This Filipino writer in English who used Hispanic Filipino culture and traditions in
his fiction works.
A. Edilberto Tiempo C. Nick Joaquin
B. Sionil Jose D. Jose Gracia Villa
42. What figure of speech is present in this line of the poem “The Brook”?
“ The second time it was a tiny snake.”
A. Apostrophe B. Metaphor C. Simile D. Personification
43. In Psalm 23 otherwise known as “Psalm of David”, what is the closest meaning to
the line:
“He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside the still waters”.
A. He will be given riches and mercy
B. He will be known throughout the land
C. He will always obey his master for his glory
D. He will be provided peace and prosperity
44. Which of the following concepts highlights the support of one’s claims with
enough facts?
A. Concreteness B. Conciseness C. Courtesy ` D. Clarity
46. What material did Jose Rizal use for his sculpture “The Triumph of Science over
Death”?
A. Wood B. crayon C. clay D. stone
50. What generation was born in the years 1946-1964 after World War II as the world
stabilized and birth rates soared?
A. Silent Generations B. Millennial C. Generation Z D. Baby Boomers
51. The pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) first originated in what
China's territory?
A. Haikou, Hainan C. Hangzhou, Zhejiang
B. Wuhan, Hubei D. Changsa, Hunan
54. Art is a product of man’s need to express himself with a high degree of sensitivity
towards his environment. Who is the painter of fisherfolks and “Bayanihan sa
Bukid” of his hometown in Rizal?
A. Anita Magsaysay C. Vicente Manansala
B. Fernando Amorsolo D. Carlos V. Francisco
57. Adios, dulce extrangera, mi amiga, mi alegria, Adios, queridos séres morir es descansar.
These are the last lines of the poem, written by Jose Rizal before his execution
and known for its title, .
A. Touch Me Not C. The Reign of Greed
B. My Last Farewell D. The True Decalogue
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59. The first angle of a quadrilateral is 50, the second is twice the first and third
is equal the second. What is the fourth angle of the quadrilateral?
A. 108 B. 109 C. 110 D. 111
64. The energy source which is abundant in the Philippines but still not fully
developed is the
.
A. Gas B. Sea C. Sun D. Water
66. Considering the “tayo-tayo” mentality of the Filipinos, one goal for change that
should be worked on is to develop .
A. Sense of the common good C. Pakikisama
B. Sense of national pride D. Habits of discipline and hardwork
67. Who is the famous composer from Angono who is also a national artist?
A. Buenaventura B. Cayabyab C. Cenizal D. San Pedro
68. Mona Lisa and The Last Supper is to Leonardo da Vinci as The Last
Judgment is to
.
A. Donatello B. Michael Angelo C. Rafael D. Picazzo
69. What problem can result owing to bias among parents and the youth towards
manual or technical occupations e.g. masons, mechanics, plumbers, etc.?
A. Boss mentality C. White collar mania
B. Blue collar mania D. Technocrat mind
70. The practice of shielding a country’s domestic industries from foreign competition
by taxing imports is called
A. Trade liberalization B. Protectionism C. Privatization D. Keynesianism
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71. Maureen was confused when she saw the printout of her speech because it had
slashes after some words. What should she do when seeing a double slash?
A. Stop the speech C. Pause for a full second
B. Wait for the audience reaction D. Continue the speech
72. The 20th century was known for the production of pictures of story books, the
personification of toy animals, one of it was .
A. The Harry Potter C. The Lord of the Rings
B. Winnie the Pooh D. The Chronicles of Narnia
74. Eiffel Tower is the best monument in France, as Stonehenge is the best
archaeological site in
.
A. USA B. India C. England D. Italy
75. Who is the Filipino athlete who won multiple gold medals in the 2024 Paris
Olympics?
A. Aira Villegas C. Ernest John Obiena
B. Carlos Edriel Yulo D. Nesthy Petecio
76. Which of the following is not one of the causes of energy crisis?
A. Overpopulation C. Ocean acidification
B. Overconsumption D. Unexplored renewable sources
78. The practice of examining the type of ink and the language or words used in a
document is an example of which of the following criticisms?
A. Internal criticism C. Analytic criticism
B. External criticism D. Holistic criticism
79. Antonio de Morga, in his book, “Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas”, noted that the
ancient Filipinos had an army and navy with artillery and other weapons of
warfare like Kris and Kampilan, richly ornamented with iron and steel. All these
points to the fact that before the Spaniards came, the early Filipinos had their
own .
A. Houses B. Culture C. Crops D. History
80. In social trends, how do you call those who are for the revival of the classics?
A. Existentialists B. Humanists C. Rationalists D. Reformists
81. A famous quotation from Rizal was “I wish to show those who deny us patriotism
that we know how to die for our country”. A modern day martyr similarly said:
“The Philippines is worth dying for” who was .
A. Ninoy Aquino C. Jose Abad Santos
B. Joaquin Roces D. Mariano Tanada
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82. She was one of the victims of poverty and ignorance in El Filibusterismo along
with her father and brother; she leapt to her death in a church tower to avoid
the evil intention of a lustful friar.
A. Maria Clara B. Sisa C. Juli D. Paulita Gomez
83. Ang bawat paggalaw at hitsura ng mata ng tao ay may kahulugan. Alin sa mga
sumusunod na uri ng komunikasyong di-berbal ang tinutukoy?
A. Kinesics B. Ophthalmics C. Pictics D. Paralanguage
84. Because it will adversely affect the population’s food supplies, the most
disadvantageous source of energy is .
A. Wind B. Geothermal C. Sun D. Plants
89. What phenomenon involves the division of opinions or groups into two extreme,
opposing factions?
A. Ambivalence B. Bipolarization C. Ambidexterity D. Bifurcation
90. England dominated most aspects of life in Europe during the reign of England's
Virgin Queen
.
A. Elizabeth II B. Mary C. Elizabeth I D. Victoria
91. The Harry Potter series, as well as the renditions of Disney classics, have brought
together families (families and children), friends and other people from different
walks of life in order to enjoy the stories unfold. What standard is shown here?
A. Style B. Emotional value C. Permanence D. Universality
93. Who is the historian known for his extensive research and writings about the life
and works of Jose Rizal?
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A. Nick Joaquin B. Ambeth Ocampo C. Teodoro Agoncillo D. Gregorio Zaide
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94. Which Filipino athlete achieved international recognition in the sport of
gymnastics, particularly in the floor exercise and vault events?
A. Eric Cray B. Ernest Obiena C. Carlos Yulo D. Michael
Martinez
97. What is the power to set aside certain by the Kingdom of Spain to the Governor-
General of the Philippines?
A. Veto power C. Conditioned power
B. Condign power D. Compensatory power
99. An epic tale is a literary work about a hero, amazing adventures or an otherwise
intense or amazing story. In the Philippines, we have epics belonging to different
regions. Which of these epics came from Maranao people?
A. Darangen B. Biag ni Lam-ang C. Handiong D. Hudhud
100. Air like food and water is an essential element in human existence carried by
the wind , polluted air called falls to earth poisoning fish and destroying
vegetation.
A. Acid Rain B. Greenhouse rain C. El Nino D. La Nina
103. While authority should be respected, its opinion may be an error. Which of the
following represents a better/more certain avenue to the truth?
A. Replication (repeat and check) C. Overgeneralization
B. Selective observation D. Fallacious reasoning
105. Who summoned Jose Rizal to Malacanang due to the complaints of the friars
on the Noli Me Tangere?
A. Governor General Eulogio Despujol C. Governor General Ramon Blanco
B. Governor General Camilo Polavieja D. Governor General Emilio Terrero
106. In a matriarchal family, which family member plays the leading role?
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A. Mother B. Grandmother C. Sister D. Aunt
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107. Mahatma Gandhi is to non-violence as Benigno Aquino is to .
A. Sacrificial B. authoritarianism C. isolationism D. pacifism
108. What law passed in August 1909 by the US Congress established a partial free
trade in the Philippines?
A. Bell Trade C. Treaty on General Relations
B. Payne-Aldrich Act D. Underwood-Simmons Act
109. Which band played the Marcha Nacional Filipino of the national anthem on
June 12, 1898?
A. Pangkat Kawayan ng Pateros C. Kawit Cavite Band
B. San Francisco de Malabon Band D. San Francisco del Monte Band
115. The primary source from Rizal’s retraction translated from the document
found by
, C.M. on May 18, 1935.
A. Fr. Jacinto Zamora C. Pio Valenzuela
B. Fr. Vicente Balaguer D. Fr. Manuel Garcia
116. Who coined the term “global village” which describes the phenomenon of
the world’s culture shrinking and expanding at the same time due to the
pervasive technological advances that allow for instantaneous sharing of culture?
A. Em Griffin C. Charles Sanders Peirce
B. Marshall McLuhan D. Roland Banthes
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117. Despite not being the top performer in the company in terms of
sales numbers, Mrs. Romina Mondragon is highly respected by her colleagues and
supervisors for her ability to negotiate deals effectively and handle challenging
situations calmly. This is attributed to her exceptional intelligence.
A. Emotional B. values C. academic D. practical
124. Which best describes the division of the legislature into the Senate and
House of Representatives?
A. Bicameralism B. Tricameralism C. Unicameralism D. Quacameralism
125. Cognitive skills are not easily observable because they are .
A. Overt B. Psychological C. Mental D. Hidden
128. Rizal wrote this poem on April 24, 1886 while he was in Germany
studying ophthalmology.
A. To the Filipino Youth C. My Last Farewell
B. To the Flowers of Heidelberg D. The Philippines a Century Hence
129. Analects which are short and witty sayings that treat of moral values
and good human relation are attributed to:
A. Mao Tze Tung B. Lao-Tzu C. Mencius D. Confucius
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131. Read the following poem below and answer the follow up question below:
Though nothing can bring back the hour of splendor in the glass, Of
glory in the flower,
We will grieve not,
Rather find strength in what remains behind
134. Which of the following is an artistic tradition that seeks to revive past glory
in various forms?
A. Antique B. Modern C.Contemporary D. Classical
135. Some preachers suggest that the end of the world is near.
A. Proposal B. Prophetic C. Prophecy D. Prophet
138. Which of the following statements is true about textbook laid on the table?
A. No force is acting on it
B. The textbook undergoes its acceleration
C. The sum of the forces acting upon it is zero
D. The textbook undergoes deceleration
139. Nick Joaquin, famous Filipino playwright, essayist and fiction writer, utilized in
his works
themes.
A. Filipino -American C. Filipino - Japanese
B. Filipino - Chinese D. Filipino - Hispanic
141. The courage of the child who saved his brother from a raging fire is worth .
A. Emulating B. Mentoring C. Narrating D. Watching
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142. “He is the black sheep of the family”. The figure of speech used in the
sentence is
.
A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Hyperbole D. Personification
143. In William Shakespeare’s “Merchant of Venice”, Portia, the judge said: “The
quality of mercy is not strained; it droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven upon
the place beneath… It is twice blesst; it blesseth him that gives and him that
takes. ‘Tis mightier than the mightiest… and one is likened to God when mercy
seasons justice”.
144. Identify the figure of speech used in the sentence: “ it droppeth as a gentle
rain from
heaven.”
A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Hyperbole D. Personification
148. To whom did Rizal send his letter with this line: “I am innocent of the crime
of rebellion. I am going to die with a tranquil conscience?”
A. Paciano B. Blumentritt C. Saturnina D. Maximo Viola
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