Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VIII
Tacloban City Division
Tacloban Central Institute of Technical Studies, Inc.
407377

INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

Midterm Examination Questionnaire

TEST I: Multiple Choice. Read each statement carefully and choose the letter that best represent your
answer.

1. It is the study of human discipline that uses human reason to investigate the ultimate causes, reasons,
and principles which govern all things.
A. Anthropology C. Philosophy
B. Epistemology D. Political Science

2. The following are branches of philosophy except;

A. Logic C. Political Science
B. Aesthetics D. Ethics

3. What is the branch of philosophy that explores the nature of moral virtue and evaluate human
actions?
A. Aesthetics C. Logic
B. Ethics D. Epistemology

4. Which branch of philosophy deals with nature, sources, limitation and validity of knowledge?
A. Aesthetics C. Logic
B. Ethics D. Epistemology

5. What is the branch of philosophy which deals with correct reasoning?

A. Aesthetics C. Logic
B. Ethics D. Epistemology

6. Which branch of philosophy understands the human person from a philosophical perspective?
A. Metaphysics C. Political philosophy
B. Philosophy of the Human Person D. Ethics

7. What is the science of the beautiful and its various manifestations?

A. Aesthetics C. Logic
B. Ethics D. Epistemology

8. He is a mathematician and scientist, was credited with formulating the Pythagorean theorem.
A. Democritus C. Pythagoras
B. Heraclitus D. Plato

9. The Greek philosopher Plato believes that philosophy is brought about by man’s sense of ________.
A. Doubt C. Wisdom
B. Experiences D. Wonder

10. He is considered the foremost philosopher of ancient times.

A. Plato C. Socrates
B. Heraclitus D. Aristotle

11. His studies in logic led to the formulation of a formal process of analyzing reasoning which gave rise
to deductive reasoning.
A. Aristotle C. Diogenes of Synope
B. Socrates D. Epicurus
12. He proposed that everything that exists is based on a higher order or plan which he called “logos”.
A. Epicurus C. Plato
B. Heraclitus Aristotle

13. These are statements that express convictions that are not easily explained by facts.
A. Arguments C. Claims
B. Beliefs D. Explanations

14. These are statements which need to be examined to determine whether they are true or false.
A. Claims C. Knowledge
B. Facts D. Opinion

15. These are series of statements that provide reasons to convince a person that a claim or opinion is
truthful.
A. Arguments C. Conclusions
B. Beliefs D. Explanations

16. A term used to refer for various classifications and species.

A. Human C. Self
B. Person D. Spirit

17. This refers to an individual who possess self-awareness, self-determination, rational mind, and the
capacity to interact with other and with himself/herself.
A. Human Being C. Personhood
B. Human Person D. Man

18. It is generally and commonly defined to represent the entire human race.
A. Man C. Human
B. Human Being D. Personhood

19. This is the ability to surpass limits.

A. Dignity C. Free will
B. Externality D. Transcendence

20. Which of this statement does not reflect environmental ethics?

A. Man must take action to solve environmental problem.
B. Natural disasters are unrelated to human activities.
C. We should reflect on how our action show regard for nature.
D. We must uphold the welfare of the environment and everything in it.

21. This is the discipline that examines the relationship of human person to nature.
A. environmental justice C. environmental aesthetics
B. environmental philosophy D. environmental ethics

22. A philosophical view that believes maintaining order in the environment will bring out the natural
beauty of the surroundings and contribute to the well-being of the people and other organisms living
in it.
A. Environmental Philosophy C. Environmental Aesthetics
B. Environmental Science D. Environmental Health

23. This view considered man as the most important species on the planet.
A. biocentrism C. environmentalism
B. anthropocentrism D. ecocentrism

24. This view believe that all organism has inherent worth and should be valued and protected.
A. biocentrism C. environmentalism
B. anthropocentrism D. ecocentrism

25. Our human capacity of self-reflection and self-awareness attest to the fact that human person are:
 A. historical being C. conscious being
B. embodied spirit D. sentinent being

26. It is the essential component of a human persons that deals with THE WHAT OF A PERSON which
includes human persons’ belief, desire, dreams, and intentions.
A. cognitive self C. physical self
B. spiritual self D. emotional self

27. It deals with the essential features of the human way of life or THE WHO OF A PERSON which
includes his/her body type, strength and appearances.
A. cognitive self C. physical self
B. spiritual self D. emotional self

28. This refers to person having a clear perception of oneself, including his or her thoughts, emotions,
identity, and actions.
A. self-determination C. self-awareness
B. dignity D. externality

29. This is the capability of persons to make choices and decisions based on their own preferences,
monitor and regulate their actions, and be goal oriented and self-directed.
A. self-determination C. self-awareness
B. dignity D. externality

30. A human person has an inherent value and importance called ___________.
A. self-determination C. self-awareness
B. dignity D. externality

31. What do you call the human person’s ability to connect and interact with another person, animal or an
inanimate object?
A. self-determination C. self-awareness
B. dignity D. externality

32. Which of the following statements is NOT part of the “Four Noble Truths”?
A. Life is full of suffering.
B. Suffering is caused by passionate desires, lusts, and cravings.
C. Only as these are protected, will suffering cease
D. Such eradication of desire may be accomplished only by following the Eightfold Path of
earnest endeavor.

33. Statements about world or reality and may or may not carry truth are called __________.
A. theories C. prepositions
B. propositions D. stories

34. We are person for others when: _________________.

A. We only love ourselves.
B. We are free to remain selfish forever.
C. We can establish relationship with others.
D. We can set aside our own self-centeredness and become men and women for the service of
others.

35. Person, although unique in so many aspects yet they are fundamentally equal. The main source of our
equality is:
A. We are all rational creatures.
B. We are created by God.
C. We are equal in both social and economic aspects.
D. We are capable of loving.

36. This religion is based upon the teachings and miracles of Jesus where there is only one God.
A. Islam C. Christianity
 B. Hinduism D. Buddhism

37. It is the product of questions that allow for clear answers provided by facts.
A. Knowledge C. Claim
B. Belief D. Opinion

38. These are judgements based on certain facts.

A. Facts C. Explanation
B. Conclusion D. Arguments

39. What do you call of the statements that express convictions that are not easily and clearly explained
by facts?
A. Conclusions C. Facts
B. Opinions D. Beliefs

40. Which of the following is an opinion?

A. Leaves grow on trees.
B. Washington, DC is the capital of the United States.
C. Cats are better than dogs.
D. Ancient Egyptians lived a long time ago.

TEST II: Fact or Opinion. Write “fact” (lower case) if the statement is a Fact and “OPINION”
(UPPER CASE) if it is an Opinion.

1. Summer is the best season of the year.

2. Rain is necessary for plants to grow.
3. Most paper is manufactured from wood pulp.
4. Birthday parties are more fun than watching a movie.
5. Math is the most fun subject in school.
6. A hurricane has very strong winds.
7. The fastest land-dwelling creature is the cheetah.
8. Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time.
9. Oranges contain both calcium and vitamin C.
10. Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is the 17th President of the Republic of the Philippines.

GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS!!!