First Monthly Examination in Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics - 12

ABM – HUMMS – STEM

Name: ______________________________ Grade/Strand Date: _________________ Score: ______

I. Knowledge
Read the statements below carefully and encircle the letter of your choice and write the letter of the correct answer at
the left side before the number. NO ERASURES.
1. It is the study of relationships among people.
A. Anthropology B. Sociology C. Archaeology D. Etymology
2. It is the system by which a state or community is controlled as to put order.
A. Political B. Constituents C. Government D. System
3. It deals with the systems of government and the analysis of political activity and political behavior.
A. Public Policy B. Political Theory C. International Relation D. Political Science
4. The conceptions or ideas people have about what is true in the environment around them like what is life, how to
value it, and how one’s belief on the value of life relate with his or her interaction with others and the world.
A. Beliefs B. Values C. Language D. Norms
5. It is a hereditary endogamous social group in which a person’s rank and his/her rights and obligations are ascribed or
on the basis of his/her birth into a particular group.
A. Caste B. Class C. Estate D. Slavery
6. It describes what is appropriate or inappropriate in a given society or what ought to be.
A. Beliefs B. Values C. Language D. Norms
7. It is a shared set of spoken and written symbols.
A. Beliefs B. Values C. Language D. Norms
8. It refers to specific rules/standards to guide appropriate behavior.
A. Beliefs B. Values C. Language D. Norms
9. Also known as customs, these are norms for everyday behavior that people follow for the sake of tradition or
convenience.
A. Mores B. Law C. Taboos D. Folkways
10. It is an organized political community living under a single system of government.
A. State B. Society C. Government D. Culture

II. PROCESS
Read and analyze each statement carefully.
Write the letter of the correct answer at the left side before the number.

11. How can a person mitigate an ethnocentric behavior through cultural relativism?
a. Participate in community programs recognizing only your communities’ culture.
b. Be understanding with other people even if their origin and culture are different from yours.
c. Refuse invitations to participate in community outreach catering indigenous group of people.
d. Read articles authored by non-sociologists who used narrow perspectives in analyzing their subjects.

12. Which is not associated with the existence of cultural relativism in the society?
a. People learn to become more self-aware that their culture should be placed above all others.
b. People become aware of cultural differences in the society.
c. People recognize that there are reasons for every act of a certain group of people.
d. People understand why people, especially from other culture, behave the way they do.

13. Why should people avoid an ethnocentric behavior?

a. to make the world more peaceful
b. to involve people in the affairs of the state
c. to make society function as a change agent
d. to make people of the society recognize and respect differences

14. What is society according to a sociological perspective?

a. It is the shared beliefs and values of residents in a certain territory.
b. It is the community of individuals building architecture and creating work of arts
c. It is the people interacting with one another to create a culture.
d. It is the group of people working on attaining one's personal desires.

15. We often hear comments that some foreigners in the Philippines act more Filipino than the Filipinos themselves,
particularly in being disciplined and law-abiding. Should they be given Filipino citizenship based on this alone?
a. No, because acquiring citizenship through naturalization requires legal documents and processes and does not rely on
character alone.
b. Yes, because they have shown good character that may showcase the Filipino's true pride and spirit.
c. No, because they are just pretending to be disciplined and law-abiding and may be of different character when authorities
are not watching.
d. Yes, because they can help attract foreign visitors and investors in the country and may augment our economy.

16. Lolita is Tagalog. Her favorite food is fried pork chop. She hates her cousin, Ainah, who is Muslim, because she does not
eat pork. What concept is shown in this example?
a. racism b. ethnic cleansing c. ethnocentrism d. genocide

17. What would happen if our culture is not dynamic and adaptive?
a. The society will continue to prosper because it will not be affected by our culture.
b. Our country will be recognized as the top country because we have a unique culture.
c. Our society will be more fruitful and more colorful.
d. Our culture will not fit the current trends in the society and it might contradict it.

18. What will happen if society does not have any form of culture?
a. Society will be dull and will not continue to develop.
b. People will prosper and will enjoy the benefits of society.
c. The society will stay the same.
d. It will not matter.

19. When Karlo visited a secluded area in Mindanao, he was surprised to witness animal sacrifices of the natives. He,
however, saw and analyzed the ritual as unique to their culture and was done to appease their god. What was manifested
through the act of Karlo?
a. xenocentrism b. bias c. ethnocentrism d. cultural relativism

20. What benefits can we get from being aware of the different social, political, and cultural events within the society?
a. Farm animals are given the chance to serve the community with their skills and hard work.
b. People acquire knowledge and experiences necessary to survive daily challenges in life.
c. People become ignorant to different occurring local and national issues.
d. People are totally free from doing all the activities they want to do because of freedom.

21. Anne is a Protestant while her friend, Marie, is a Catholic. Sometimes, while doing their homework in Marie's house,
Anne makes fun of the fact that Catholics have images of saints in their houses. What should Marie do about this problem?
a. Marie should stop being friends with Anne.
b. Marie should retaliate by making fun of Anne's religion.
c. Marie should talk to Anne to explain their religious differences.
d. Do nothing. Anne will eventually stop laughing about it.

22. Amarah is a Muslim, and she studies in a public school. Her parents forbade her to make friends with Christians because
they are afraid that she will be bullied. She, however, has Christian friends, and they understand her religion because of what
they learned in class.What should Amarah do about this problem?
a. Amarah should tell the truth and explain to her parents that her Christian friends are nice.
b. Amarah should just avoid talking about her friends to her parents.
c. Amarah should just follow her parents since they know what's best for her.
d. Amarah should tell the truth and explain to her parents that her Christian friends are nice.

23. If you are living in an area of conflict where members of two different religions are fighting each other, what can you do
to resolve the issues that led to their conflict?
a. Leave the area of conflict and find another place to live.
b. Tell the police or the town chief to resolve the issue so you can live peacefully.
c. Have a dialogue with the two groups and help them assess their concerns and propose resolutions.
d. Let the two groups find each other but let them know that your family is neutral.

24. Which statement does not adhere to an anthropological meaning of culture?

a. It is manifested through both tangible and intangible evidence of human existence.
b. It includes our norms, the standards or rules of acceptable behavior.
c. It is what gives form and identity to a group or community of people.
d. It is constant and capable of withstanding the threats of change.

25. Why is the study of anthropology important in understanding culture and society?
a. It gives people an avenue to know who they are as social beings and understands why they behave the way they do.
b. It provides people opportunities to learn practical measures on how to live a productive life.
c. It makes people appreciate the sacrifices made by our national and local heroes.
d. It makes people aware of their stories of their origin and whereabouts.

26. Why is culture usually described as “the complex whole?”

 a. Because culture is about the activities of groups within society
b. Because culture is comprised of all the facets and work of humankind
c. Because culture is the end-result of society
d. Because Edward Tylor said it was so

27. What is the relationship between the sharing of culture and its flexibility?
a. The sharing of culture with other people helps us understand the culture of others.
b. The flexibility of our culture depends on who we interact with.
c. The more we share our culture with other people, the more it becomes flexible and adaptable.
d. We should choose who we share our culture with because they can easily adapt it.

28. As students, what can you do to help preserve our culture and traditions?
a. I will copy the culture of other countries that I see on TV, especially those portrayed in my favorite shows.
b. I will continue to learn more about our culture and continue to practice it and influence others to do the same.
c. I will just continue using the internet; culture does not matter to me because we live in the modern times now.
d. I can’t do anything because I’m still too young

29. Patrick is being bullied in school for being more feminine than other boys of his age. His classmates tell him that boys
should not act like girls because it is what is expected by society. What is shown in this situation?
a. Society dictates how one should act based on his or her sexual preference.
b. Gender roles are followed by everyone in society.
c. Gender roles do not dictate who a person is.
d. Society dictates how a person should act based on being male or female.

30. Which statements are true about interactions within society?

a. People make people fulfill duties of socialization.
b. People expose members of society to what is on trend.
c. People caused social, cultural, and political behaviors and phenomena.
d. All of the above

III. UNDERSTANDING

Directions: Use the back part of your test paper in making your essay writing. Below is a rubric of essay writing for
proper guidance.

31-40. What makes “Culture” dynamic, flexible and adaptive. (10 points)

41-50. What is your idea about the continuous poverty your fellow citizen is experiencing? What could be the possible
reasons? What can you contribute to uplift it? (10 points)

51-60. In your perspective, how does social change begin? (10 points)

Directions: Your essay will be graded based on this rubric. Consequently, use this rubric as a guide when writing your essay and check it again
before you submit your essay.

Traits 2.5 2 1.5 1

Focus & Details There is one clear, well- Main ideas are clear but are There is one topic. Main ideas The topic and main ideas are
focused topic. not well supported by are somewhat clear. not clear.
detailed information
Organization The introduction is inviting, The introduction states The introduction states the There is no clear introduction,
states the main topic, and the main topic and main topic. A conclusion is structure, or conclusion.
provides an overview provides an overview. included.

SentenceStructure, The author makes no The author makes a few The author makes several errors The author makes numerous
Grammar,Mechanis, errors in grammar, errors. in grammar, mechanics, and/or errors in grammar, mechanics,
mechanics, and/or spelling that interfere with and/or spelling
& Spelling
spelling. understanding. that interfere with
understanding
Word Choice The author uses vivid words The author uses vivid The author uses words that The writer uses a limited
and phrases. words and phrases. The communicate clearly, but the vocabulary. Jargon or
choice and placement of writing lacks variety. clichés may be present and
words is inaccurate at detract from the meaning.
times and/or seems
overdone.

Integrity is doing the right thing, when no one is watching <3

Prepared by: Ms. Juvelyn A. Abugan

September 18, 2020