MGA SAGISAG-PANULAT NG MGA PILIPINONG

MANUNULAT

● Emilio Aguinaldo – Rosalia Magdalo, Magdalo

● Virgilio Almario – Rio Alma

● Cecilio Apostol – Catulo, Calipso and Calypso

● Francisco Baltazar – Balagtas

● Andres Bonifacio – Agapito Bagumbayan, Maypagasa,

Magdiwang

● Felipe Calderon – Simoun, Elias

● Florentino Collantes – Kuntil-butil

● Jose Corazon de Jesus – Huseng Batute, Pusong Hapis,

Luksang Paruparo

● Jose dela Cruz – Huseng Sisiw

● Epifanio delos Santos – G. Solon

● Nestor Vicente Madali Gonzalez – N.V.M. Gonzalez

● Marcelo H. del Pilar – Plaridel, Dolores Manapat,

Piping Dilat, Siling Labuyo

● Severino Reyes – Lola Basyang

● Fernando Ma. Guerrero – Fluvio Gil, Florisel

● Amado Hernandez – Amante Ernani, Herninia de la

Riva, Julio Abril

● Emilio Jacinto – Dimas-ilaw, Pingkian

● Nick Joaquin – Quijano de Manila

● Graciano Lopez Jaena – Bolivar, Diego Laura

● Antonio Luna – Taga-ilog

● Juan Luna – J.B., Buan

● Apolinario Mabini – Bini, Paralitiko, Katabay

● Jose Palma – Anahaw, Esteban Estebanes, Gan Hantik

● Jose Maria Panganiban – Jomapa, J.M.P.

● Pascual H. Poblete – Anak-bayan

● Mariano Ponce – Nanding, Tikbalang, Kalipulako

● Jose Rizal – Dimas-alang, Laong-laan, Agno

● Lope K. Santos – Anak-bayan, Doktor Lukas,

Lakandalita

● Pio Valenzuela – Madlang-awa

● Jose Garcia Villa – Doveglion

List of Philippine Fathers

Philippine Fathers Andres Bonifacio (Father of Philippine

Revolutiont and Father of the Katipunan

 Aquilino Nene Pimentel, Jr. (Father of Philippine

Local Autonomy)

 Arturo Alcaraz (Father of Geothermal

Development)

 Arturo M. Tolentino (Father of the Philippine

Archipelagic Doctrine)

 Dr. Augusto D. Litonjua (Father of Philippine

Endocrinology)

 Blas Ople (Father of Overseas Employment)

 Carlos Bulosan (Father of Filipino American

Literatur)

 Carlos P. Garcia (Father of the Filipino First

Policy)

 Cecilio Lopez(Father of Philippine

Linguistics")

 Chavit Singson (Father of Edsa Dos)

 Claro M. Recto ("Father of the Philippine

Constitution")

 Crisanto Evangelista (Father of the Philippine

Trade Union Movement)

 Diosdado Macapagal (Father of the Philippine

Career Foreign Service Corps)

 Eduardo Masferre (Father of Philippine

Photography)

 Elpidio Quirino (Father of Philippine Industry)

 Fidel Ramos (Father of Philippine

Democracy&Father of the Philippine Army

Special Forces)

 Francisco Balagtas (Father of Tagalog Dialect and

Father of the Tagalog Poem)

 Dr. Francisco M. Fronda (Father of Poultry

Science in the Philippines)

 Dr. Geminiano T. De Ocampo (Father of Modern

Philippine Ophthalmology)

 Gerardo de Leon (Father of Philippine Cinema)

 Dr. Gregorio Singian (Father of Philippine

Surgery)

 Henry Sy, Sr. (Father of Philippine Retailing)

 Ildefonso Santos (Father of Philippine Landscape

Architecture)

 Isabelo de los Reyes Father of Philippine Labor

Union Movement and Father of the Philippine

Socialism and Father of Ilocano Journalism

 Joey Pepe Smith (Father of Pinoy Rock)

 Jose Avelino (Father of the Philippine Workmen

Compensation Law)

 Jose Y. Campos Father of the Philippine

Pharmaceutical Industry)
 Jose Nepumuceno (Father of Philippine Movies)

 Jose Rizal (Father of Philippine Nationalism&

Father of Modern Tagalog Orthography and

Father of Philippine Children’s Literature)

 Joseph Estrada (Father of the Masses)

 Jovito Salonga Father of Philippine Liberalism)

 Julian Felipe (Father of Philippine National

Anthem)

 Julian Manansala (Father of the Nationalistic

Film)

 Dr. Leon Ma. Guerrero (Father of Philippine

Pharmacy)

 Lito Molina (Father of Philippine Jazz)

 Macario Adriatico (Father of Manila City

Charter)

 Manuel L. Quezon (Father of Philippine

Independence& Father of the Philippine

Republic & Father of the Philippine National

Language)

 Marcelo del Pilar (Father of Philippine

Journalism&Father of Philippine Masonry)

 Napoleon Abueva (Father of Modern Philippine

Sculpture)

 Nicanor Abelardo (Father of Philippine Sonata)

 Dr. Pedro Escuro (Father of the Philippine Rice

Breeding Program)

 Philip Vera Cruz (Father of Filipino America)

 Dr. Quintin J. Gomez (Father of Anesthesia in the

Philippines)
 Remy Amador Presas (Father of Modern Arnis)

 Roberto Verzola (Father of Philippine Email)

 Rodolfo Biazon (Father of Philippine Housing

 ) Samie Lim (Father of Philippine Franchising)

 Dr. Victor A. Reyes (Father of Philippine

Neurosurgery)

 William Torres (Father of the Philippine

Internet)

SOCIAL SCIENCE

1. The Philippines ten-year transaction period

before the granting of complete independence

from the

Americans.

A. Commonwealth Government

B. Third Republic

C. Puppet government

D. Revolutionary

Rationalization: A – Also known as the Quezon

government

2. The Act/Law that led to the granting of tenyear transition period.

A. Here-Hawes Cutting Bill

B. Tydings-McDuffie Law

C. Parity Rights

D. Independence Law

Rationalization: B – This Independence mission

was headed by Press. Manuel L. Quezon

3. The Chairman of the 1934 Constitutional

Convention.

A. Cecillia Munoz Palma

B. Carlos P. Garcia

C. Diosdado Macapagal

D. Claro M. recto

Ratioalization: C – Claro M. Recto

4. The first appointed head of the Department

of Education during Commonwealth period.

A. Claro M. Recto

B. Sergio Osmena

C. Rafael Palma

D. Jose P. Laurel

Rationalization: B – He was appointed by Pres.

Quezon

5. The “father of social justice.”

A. Claro M. Recto

B. Sergio Osmena

C. Manuel L. Quezon

D. Jose P. Laurel

Rationalization: C – Manuel L. Quezon

6. The leader of Sakdalista uprising

A. Benigno Aquino

B. Benigno Ramos

C. Isabelo delos Reyes

D. Isabelle Espiritu

Rationalization: B – Benigno Ramos

The SAKDALISTA coming from the tagalog word

sakdal, meaning “to accuse” movement was

founded in 1930 by a right wing leader, Benigno

Ramos, a writer and discontented former

government clerk. The name of the movement

was based on Emile Zola’s 1898 letter cristicising

the French government, J’ accuse

7. The last department turned over by the

Americans to be government by a Filipino

A. Department of Public Health and Welfare

B. Department of Trade

C. Department of Education

D. Department of Defense

Rationalization: C – To ensure quality education

in the Philippines and to preserve the interest of

US

8. The Rizal Day Celebration reminds us about

heroes worth

A. Appreciating

B. Reading about

C. Emulating

D. Studying

Rationalization: C – it encompasses the 3

domains of learning: Cognitive, affective and

psychomotor

9. Section 6, Article XIV states that the national

language of the Philippines is

________________.

A. English

B. Filipino

C. Tagalog

D. Cebuano

Rationalization: B – Filipino

10. SECTION 3, Article XIV states that “ALL

educational institutions shall include that study

of

_____________ as part of curriculum.”

A. History

B. Science & Technology

C. Sports

D. Constitution

Rationalization: D – Constitution

11. Who has the power of declare the

existence of the state of war?

A. Senate President

B. Chief Justice

C. President

D. Congress

Rationalization: D – Article VI of the 1987

Constitution

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

Rationalization: B – Section 2, Article XIV of the

1987 constitution

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

Rationalization: A – Epifanio de los Santos

Avenue (EDSA, pronounced ed-sah), formerly

known as HIGHWAY 54, is the main

circumferential road and highway of Metro

Manila in the Philippines. It is an important

commuting artery between the northern and

southern parts of the metropolitan area. EDSA is

a partially-controlled access, mostly 10-lane

divided highway (expressway), with three

general lanes and the two outer lanes reserved

for buses and other HOV traffic lights. EDSA has

many interchanges along its length that

eliminate the need for traffic lights, though

traffic lights exist where there is insufficient

space of funds for a complete interchange.

14. RA 9155 also known as”_____________.”

A. Basic Education Act of 2001

B. Restructured Basic Education

C. Education For All

D. Bridge Program

Rationalization: A – AN ACT INTITUTING A

FRAME WORK OF GOVERNMENT FOR BASIC

EDUCATION, ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY AND

ACCOUNTABILITY, RENAMING THE

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, CULTURE AND

SPORTS AS THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION,

AND FOR OTHER

PURPOSES

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

Rationalization: B – Sec. 1. Declaration of Policy.

It is hereby declared to be the policy of this Act

to promote and improve the social and

economic status of public school teachers, their

living and working conditions, their terms of

employment and career prospects in order that

they may compare favorably with existing

opportunities in other walk of life, attract and

retain in the teaching profession more people

with the proper qualification, it being

recognized that advance in education depends

on the qualifications, the teaching staff and that

education is an essential factor in the economic

growth of the nation as a productive investment

of vital importance

16. President Ramos’ Medium Term Philippines

Development Plan (MTPDP).

A. Angat pinoy 2004

B. SONA 2001

C. Philippines 2000
D. Sustainable Development

Rationalization: C – Focal point: human

empowerment

17. President Estrada’s MTPDP.

A. Angat Pinoy 2004

B. SONA 2001

C. Philippines 2000

D. Sustainable Development

Rationalization: A – Focal point: Social Equity

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

Rationalization: C – Section 4, Article VII

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

Rationalization: A - The official filing of the claim

took place on june 22, 1962. The claims are of

sovereignty, jurisdiction, and proprietary

ownership to North Borneo. Philippines being

successor- in- interest of the Sultan of Sulu

derived its legal and historical rights in North

Borneo.

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

ANS: A

21. Which of the following describes the Battle

of Manila Bay between American and Spanish

naval

forces?

A. The Americans ships outnumbered those of

the Spaniards.

B. The Spaniards readily won the battle over the

Americans.

C. It was a mock naval battle between the

Spaniards and the Americans.

D. The Americans won the battle with great

difficulty.

Rationalization: A – The Battle of Manila Bay

took place on 1 May 1898, during the SpanishAmerican War. The American Asiatic Squadron

under Commodore George Dewey engaged and

destroyed the Spanish Pacific Squadron under

Admiral Patricio Montojo y Pasaron. The

engagement took place in Manila Bay in the

Philippines, and was the first major engagement

of the Spanish-American War.

22. What right and duty do Filipinos exercise

when they participate in ratifying a proposed

constitution ?

A. Citizenship

B. Habeas corpus

C. Suffrage

D. Bill of Rights

Rationalization: C – through plesbicite

23. The Old name of EDSA during the World

War II

A. 19 de Junio

B. Highway 54

C. Highway 53

D. Highway 52

ANS: B

24. Who was the first president of the Republic

of the Philippines when independence from

America was

granted on july 4, 1946.

A. Pres. Corazon Aquino

B. Pres. Elpidio Quirino

C. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos

D. Pres. Manuel Roxas

Rationalization: D – Pres. Manuel Roxas was the

last president of Commonwealth and the first

president of the third Republic

25. According to him President “... this Nation

will be great again...!

A. Pres. Corazon Aquino

B. Pres. Elpidio Quirino

C. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos

D. Pres. Manuel Roxan

Rationalization: C – He delivered this state in

one of his inaugural speeches.

26. He had promised sweeping economic

changes, and he did make progress in land

reform, opening new

settlements outside crowded Luzon island. His

death in an airplane crash in March 1957, was

a serious

blow to national morale.

A. Pres. Ramon Magsaysay

B. Pres. Elpidio Quirino

C. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos

D. Pres. Manuel Roxas

Rationalization: A – The President of the

“Common Tao”

27. Martial law remained in force until 1981

under Proclamation # _________

A. 1081

B. 1425

C. 9994

D. 7610

Rationalization: A – From September 21, 1972

to 1981

28. What in SONA stands for?

A. State of the National Address

B. State of the Nation Approval

C. Status of the Nation Address

D. State of the Nation Address

Rationalization: D – Every Fourth Monday of July

29. What is Republic Act 8049?

A. Anti – Hazing Law

B. Anti sexual harassment Law

C. Law Protection Women and Children against

all forms of abuses, discrimination and

exploitation

D. Expanded Senior Citizen Act of 2010

Rationalization: A – REPUBLIC ACT No. 8049 –

AN ACT REGULATING HAZING AND OTHER

FORMS OF INITIATION RITES IN FRATERNITIES,

SOROROTIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND

PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFORE

30. What is Republic Act 9994?

A. Anti – Hazing Law

B. Anti sexual harassment Law

C. Law Protecting Women and Children against

all forms of abuses, discrimination and

exploitation

D. Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010

Rationalization: D – AN ACT GRANTING

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES TO

OTHERWISE KNOWN, FURTHER AMENDING

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7432, AS AMENDED,

CITIZENS TO NATION BUILDING, GRANT

BENEFITS AND SPECIAL PRIVILEGES AND FOR

OTHER PURPOSES

31. Republic Act 9262 adheres with

A. Anti – Hazing Law

B. Anti sexual harassment Law

C. Law Protecting Women and Children against

all forms of abuses, and exploitation

D. Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010

Rationalization: B – AN ACT DEFINING VIOLENCE

AGAINST WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN,

PROVIDING FOR PROTECTIVE MEASURES FOR

VICTIMS, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES THEREFORE,

AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

32. Republic Act 7877 also known as

A. Anti – Hazing Law

B. Anti sexual harassment Law

C. Law Protecting Women and Children against

all forms of abuses, discrimination and

exploitation

D. Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010

Rationalization: B – AN ACT DECLAIRING SEXUAL

HARASSMENT UNLAWFUL IN THE

EMPLOYMENT,

EDUCATION FOR TRAINING ENVIRONMENT,

AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

33. Section 5 (5), Article XIV of the 1987

Constitution mandates the Government to give

the highest

budgetary to:

A. Department of Interior and Local

Government

B. Department of Education

C. Department of Science and Technology

D. Department of Public Works and Highways

Rationalization: B – Section 5 (5), Article XIV of

the 1987 Constitution

34. The chairmen of the 1972 Constitutional

Convention

A. Former Presidents Garcia and Marcos

B. Former Presidents Garcia and Macapagal

C. Former Presidents Garcia and Quirino

D. Former Presidents Garcia and Roxas

Rationalization: D – Conflict is the anti thesis of

peace education

35. With peace education in mind, What is NOT

included

A. Dialogue

B. Mediation

C. Cooperation

D. Conflict

Rationalization: D – Conflict is the anti thesis of

peace education

36. What is the very foundation of genuine

peace and reconciliation

A. Happiness

B. Joy
C. Confrontation

D. Social Justice

Rationalization: D – Article XII of the 1987

Constitution

37. The newly appointed secretary of DSWD by

Pres. Noynoy Aquino

A. Jinky Soliman

B. Dinky Soliman

C. Pacquito Ochoa, jr.

D. Butch Abad

Rationalization: B – Current issue

38. The first essay of Rizal

A. El Amor Partio

B. A la Juventud Filipina

C. Sa Aking Kabata

D. Mi Ultimo Adois

Rationalization: A – Days after he arrived in

Barcelona in June 1882, he wrote the essay El

Amor Patrio (Love of the Country), which

contained the reasons behind that deep

fondness

39. The Republic Act that requires us to teach

Rizal and other Filipinos patriots to tertiary

students

A. RA 7836

B. RA 7610

C. RA 1425

D. RA 9165

Rationalization: C – An act to include in the

Curricula of All Public and Private Schools,

Colleges and Universities courses on the life

Works and Writings of JOSE RIZAL, particularly

his novels NOLI ME TANGERE and EL

FILIBUSTERISMO, Authorizing the Printing and

Distribution Thereof, and for Other Purposes.

40. What is the Right of SUFFRAGE advocates

A. The Right of the people to vote

B. The Right of the people to vote and be

elected in public office

C. The Right of the people not to vote

D. The Right of the people for clean elections

Rationalization: B – Article V of the 1987

Constitution

41. Where is the International Rice Research

Institute (IRRI) located?

A. UP Los Banos, Laguna

B. UP Diliman, Quezon City

C. Up IloIlo

D. UP Manila

ANS: A

42. The mountain that separates the

continents of Asia and Europe

A. Ural mountain

B. Mt. Kilimanjaru

C. Mt. Everest

D. Mt. Apo

Rationalization: A – They are rich in various

deposits, including metal ores, coal, precious

and semi-precious stones, and since the 18th

century have been the major mineral base of

Russia.

43. The old name of Vietnam

A. Formosa

B. Siam

C. Persia

D. Annam

Rationalization: D – Now Vietnam

44. The “yellow Race” also known as:

A. Tigris and Euphrates

B. Hwang-Ho and Yangtze

C. Nile and Indus

D. Aegean and Mekong

Rationalization: B – Is a word used to describe

people of East Asian and Southeast Asian origin

45. The major rivers in China

A. Tigris and Euphrates

B. Hwang-Ho and Yangtze

C. Nile and Indus

D. Aegean and Mekong

Rationalization: B – Hwang-Ho river is the

second-longest river in China (after the Yangtze

River)

and the sixth-longest in the world at the

estimated length of 5,464, kilometers (3,395

mi).

46. The World biggest peninsula

A. Arabian peninsula
B. Iberian peninsula

C. Korean peninsula

D. Italy

Rationalization: A – it is the world’s largest

peninsula and covers 3,237,500 Km2 (1,250,000

mi2).The area is an important part of the Middle

East and plays a critical geopolitical role due to

its vast reserves of oil and natural gas

47. The boot-shaped peninsula

A. Arabian peninsula

B. Iberian peninsula

C. Korean peninsula

D. Italy

Rationalization: D – The country’s total area is

301,230 kms of which 294,020 km2 is land

and7,210 km2 is water. Including the islands.

48. Known as the “Isla de Pintados” by the

Spaniards

A. Luzon

B. Visayas

C. Mindanao

D. Isla Verde

Rationalization: B – Visayans – The most painted

people.

49. Man’s conviction is his/her _________

A. Norms

B. Belief

C. Values

D. Mores
Rationalization: B – We tend to internalize the

beliefs of the people around us during

childhood.

50. Also known as the Bangkok Declaration of

1967

A. APEC

B. UN

C. EU

D. ASEAN

Rationalization: D – Held in Thailand in 1967

TEST II

1. The capital of Denmark

A. Oslo

B. Copenhagen

C. Stockholm

D. Reykjavik

Rationalization: b – is the capital and largest city of

Denmark, with an urban population of

1,199,224 (January 1st 2011) and a metropolitan

population of 1,918,062 (April 1st 2011).

Copenhagen is situated on the islands of Zealand and

Amager.

2. Hans Christian Andersen is a Native of what

Scandinavian country

A. Denmark

B. Norway

C. Sweden

D. Finland

Rationalization: D – From Odense, Denmark

3. Known as Ma-I by the early Chinese traders

A. Mindoro

B. Aklan

C. Cebu

D. Manila

Rationalization: A – “Mina de Oro (Mine of gold)

4. The focal theme/agenda of 2009 Earth’s Summit

held in Copenhagen, Denmark

A. Sustainable Development

B. Climate Change

C. Poverty

D. Cyder crime

Rationalization: B – What is the Copenhagen climate

change summit?

The UN meeting is the deadline for thrashing out a

successor to the Kyoto protocol, with the aim

of preventing dangerous global warming. It will run for

two weeks from 7 December and is the

latest is a series that trace their origins to the 1992

Earth summit in Rio

5. The host-country of the 1992 Earth’s Summit on

Sustainable Development

A. Philippines

B. Brazil

C. Britain

D. China

Rationalization: B – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

6. The longest revolt in the Philippines History

A. Dagohoy revolt
B. Diego Silang revolt

C. Gabriela Silan revolt

D. Palaris revolt

Rationalization: A – Lasted for 85 years

7. What was our government under the 1935

Constitution

A. Revolutionary

B. Monarchy

C. Commonwealth

D. Military

Rationalization: C – Ten-year transition

8. What is meant by the worker’s right to security of

tenure?

I. To continue in their jobs

II. Not to be contractual after six months

III. May not be dismissed unless there is just or valid

cause provided by law

A. I and II

B. I and III

C. II and III

D. I and III

Rationalization: C – Article XIII of the 1987 Constitution

9. Which order of presidents correctly applies to

Philippines History

I. Magsaysay

II. Garcia

III. Quirino

IV. Roxas

A. IV-III-I-II
B. II-I-III-Iv

C. I-II-III-Iv

D. IV-III-II-I

ANS: A

10. The SONA of the President is being delivered every

___________ Monday of July.

A. First

B. Second

C. Third

D. Fourth

ANS: D

11. The process by which a person learns the

requirements of the culture by which he or she is

surrounded, and acquires values and behaviours that

are appropriate or necessary in that culture

A. Assimilation

B. Enculturation

C. Cultural relativism

D. Acculturation

ANS: B – By definition

12. The exchange of cultural features that results when

groups of individuals having different cultures come

into continuous first hand contact; the original cultural

patterns of either or both groups may be altered, but

the groups remain distinct

A. Assimilation

B. Enculturation

C. Cultural relativism

D. Acculturation
Rationalization: D – by definition of Assimilation

13. The process whereby a minority group gradually

adapts to the customs and attitudes of the prevailing

culture and customs.

A. Assimilation

B. Enculturation

C. Cultural relativism

D. Acculturation

Rationalization: A – by definition of Assimilation

14. The principle that an individual human’s beliefs and

activities should be understood in terms of his or her

own culture.

A. Assimilation

B. Enculturation

C. Cultural relativism

D. Acculturation

Rationalization: C – By defining of Assimilation

15. The Commanding General of USAFFE

A. General Arthur MacArthur

B. General Douglas MacArthur

C. General Jonathan Wainright

D. General Edward P. King

Rationalization: B – The USAFFE (United States Armed

Forces in the Far East) was a military

command formed by the United States in the

Philippines during World War II to counter the threat

posed by the Imperial Japanese Army. Major General

MacArthur served as its commander. Its

headquarters was established on July 26, 1941,

16. The Commander of the American and Filipinos

forces in Bataan

A. General Arthur MacArthur

B. General Douglas MacArthur

C. General Jonathan Wainright

D. General Edward P. King

Rationalization: D – Edward Postell King Jr. (1884-1958)

was a Major General in the United States Army who

gained prominence for leading the defense of the

Bataan Peninsula in the Battle of Bataan against the

Japanese invasion of the Philippines in World War II.

17. The Commander of the American and Filipino

forces in Corregidor

A. General Arthur MacArthur

B. General Douglas MacArthur

C. General Jonathan Wainright

D. Genaral Edward P. King

Rationalization: C – The Battle for Corregidor was the

culmination of the Japanese campaign for the conquest

of the Philippines. The fall of Bataan on 9 April 1942

ended all organized opposition by the U.S. Army Forces

Far East to the invading Japanese forces on Luzon in the

Northern Philippines.

18. The president of the Japanese-sponsored

government

A. Sergio Osmena

B. Manuel L. Quezon

C. Jorge B. Vargas

D. Jose P. Laurel
Rationalization: C – Jose Paciano Laurel y Garcia (March

9, 1891 – November 6, 1959) was the president of the

Republic of the Philippines, a Japanese-sponsored

administration during World War II, from 1943 to 1945

19. The Chairman of the Japanese-sponsored Executive

Commission in 1942.

A. Sergio Osmena

B. Manuel L. Quezon

C. Jorge B. Vargas

D. Jose P. Laurel

Rationalization: C – BY 1942, Vargas became chairman of

the Japanese-sponsored Philippine Executive

Commission. During the collaborationist Second

Philippine Republic, he was once asked by the Japanese

to assume the Presidency, but he declined. He instead

serves as the regime’s Ambassador to Japan. In that

position, he was quoted shortly before Japanese troops

were driven from Manila as stating that “we know Japan

is destined for sure victory and prosperity for ages to

come

20. The island of Corregidor is part of the province of

A. Cavite

B. Bataan

C. Zambales

D. Pangasinan

Rationalization: A – Region IV. Corregidor Island, locally

called isla ng Corregidor, is a lofty island located at the

entrance of Manila Bay in southwestern part of Luzon

Island in the Philippines. Due to this location, Corregidor

was fortified (For Mills) with several coastal artillery and

ammunition magazines to defend the entrance of

Manila Bay and the City of Manila, from attacks by

enemy warships in the event of war. Located 48

kilometers (30 mi) inland, Manila has been the largest

city and the most important seaport in the Philippines

for centuries --- from the colonial rule of Spain, the

United States, and Japan and after the establishment of

the Republic of the Philippines in 1946

21. The government that was interrupted by the

Japanese occupation.

A. First Republic

B. Second Republic

C. Third Republic

D. Commonwealth

Rationalization: D – Commonwealth was interrupted by

the Japanese occupation

22. In economy, __________ is a rise in the general

level of prices of goods and services in an economy

over a period of time.

A. Inflation

B. Mercantilism

C. Depression

D. Free trade

Rationalization: A – In economics, inflation is a rise in

the general level of prices of goods and services in an

economy over a period of time. When the general price

level rises, each unit of currency buys fewer goods and

services. Consequently, inflation also reflects an erosion

in the purchasing power of money – a loss of real value

in the internal medium of exchange and unit of account

in the economy.

23. What event in history followed when the

Katipunan movement was discovered?

A. Philippines revolution/Cry of pugad Lawin

B. Treaty of Paris 1898

C. Execution of Rizal

D. Capture of Aguinaldo

Rationalization: A – August of 1896

24. The first American civil Governor

A. William Howard Taft

B. Wesley Merrit

C. Arthur Mac Acthur

D. Murray Barlet

Rationalization: A – William Howard taft (September 15,

1857 – March 8, 1930) was the 27th President of the

United States (1909-1913) and later the tenth Chief

Justice of the United States (1921-1930). He is the only

person to have served in both offices.

25. The first American military governor.

A. William Howard Taft

B. Wesley Merrit

C. Arthur Mac Arthur

D. Murray Bartlet

Rationalization: B – Wesley Merrit (June 16, 1836—

December 3,1910) was a general in the United States

Army during the American Civil War and the SpanishAmerican War. He is noted for distinguished service
in
the cavalry.

26. The first president of the University of the

Philippines

A. William Howard Taft

B. Wesley Merrit

C. Arthur Mac Arthur

D. Murray Bartlett

Rationalization: D – 1911 – 1915

27. Are traditional courtship songs in the MexicanSpanish tradition based on the habanera rhythm

A. Harana

B. Kundiman

C. Jazz

D. Modern

Rationalization: A – Harana are traditional courtship

songs in the Mexican-Spanish tradition based

on the habanera rhythm

28. Teacher Alejandro would like to discuss among his

students about Philippine National Artist. Thefollowing

are all National Artist in the field of visual arts EXCEPT:

A. Pablo Amorsolo

B. Benedicto Cabrera

C. Federico Alcuaz

D. Vicente Manansala

Rationalization: A – Pablo Amorsolo is a famous Filipino

painter although not yet a national artist.

29. The First Year students of Esteban Abada High

School went to the National Museum as part of their

field trip in MAPEH. Katrina’s attention was particularly

caught by an ethic instrument composed of four large

hanging gongs used in Maguindanao. This is

instrument is known as:

A. Kubing

B. Gandingan

C. Tambuli

D. Gangsa

Rationalization: B – Gandingan or Maguindanao’s Gong

is usually made up of 4 hanging brass gongs as part of

their Kulintang ensemble.

30. JV was assigned by his teacher to report about

Renaissance Art as part of Art Appreciation Week in

their school. Among the following paintings, which is

the best example of Renaissance Art era?

A. La Gioconda

B. The Starry Night

C. The Kiss

D. Spolarium

Rationalization: A – La Gioconda is also known as Moa

lisa of Leonardo Da vinci. This is painting is considered

as the best example of Resaissance Art.

31. The Following are materials used in painting

EXCEPT:

A. Canvass

B. Palette

C. Linseed Oil

D. Alabaster

Rationalization: D – Alabaster is a white compact

gypsum mineral often used in sculpture and carvings

32. Filipinos have song for every occasion, during the

Pre-colonial Philippines, Filipinos would sing this

song in preparation for war or battle:

A. Oyayi

B. Diyona

C. Kumintang

D. Kundiman

Rationalization: C – Kumintang are songs intended in

preparation for battle

33. Atimonan National High School will conduct a

Filipino Dance Week as part of the Arts Month. Who

among the following is NOT a National Artist for

Dance?

A. Lucresia Reyes Urtula

B. Fransisca Reyes Aquino

C. Lucrecia Kasilag

D. Ramon Ubusan

Rationalization: C – Lucresia Kasilag is a National Artist

for Music

34. The male Filipinos during Pre-Spanish period wore

a collarless short-sleeved jacket as the upper partof

their clothing.

A. Bahag

B. Kanggan

C. Putong

D. Baro

Rationalization: B – Because kanggan was the upper

garment and bahag is the lower garment wore by the

Filipinos during Pre-Spanish era.

35. What is the survey method of research?

A. An intensive study of one individual. Typically, this

may involve interviews, observation, experiments and

test.

B. It involves the acquisition, synthesis, organization and

presentation of information.

C. The research manipulates variables, randomly assign

participants to various conditions and seek to control

other influences.

D. Involves going out and asking questions about the

phenomenon of interest.

Rationalization: D – If you are considering poverty and

province of origin as factors for literacy rate then you

have to go back to your respondents and include them

in your survey.

36. What is the case study method of research?

A. An intensive study of one individual. Typically, this

may involve interviews, observation

B. It involves the acquisition, synthesis, organization and

presentation of information.

C. The research manipulates variables, randomly assign

participants to various conditions and seek to control

other influences.

D. Involves going out and asking questions about the

phenomenon of interest.

Rationalization: A – Completeness of information

recorded is critical to gain a complete understanding of

the accuracy of the case study.

37. Not many students are aware that Jose Rizal, the

Philippine’s National Hero is also a sculpture. Which

among the following is a sculpture of Rizal?

A. The oblation

B. The power of Science over Death

C. Lapu Lapu Monument

D. The Philippines map Relief

Rationalization: B – The Power of Science over Death

was sculpture by Rizal when he was still a student.

38. Teacher Jenny, BSED Gradute resigns in her current

teaching position as high-school teacher because

she has been force to teach in preschool department

by the Principal in this school year. Teacher jenny’s

voluntary resignation resulted to:

A. Structural Unemployment

B. Frictional Unemployment

C. Cyclical Unemployment

D. Unemployment

Rationalization: A – Structural unemployment is a

mismatched between the skills of Teacher Jenny and the

available teaching position offered by her principal.

39. The Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law popular

as CARL is the lawful basis of the full implementation

of the comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program CARP.

This was during the administration of:

A. Fidel V. Ramos

B. Corazon Aquino

C. Ferdinand Marcos

D. Joseph Estrada

Rationalization: B – CARP is one of the priority programs

of Pres. Corazon Aquino.

40. What is the topical method of research?

A. An intensive study of one individual. Typically, this

may involve interviews, observation,

experiments and tests.

B. It involves the acquisition, synthesis, organization and

presentation of information.

C. The research manipulates variables, randomly assign

participants to various conditions and seek

to control other influences.

D. Involves going out and asking questions about the

phenomenon of interest.

Rationalization: B – Completeness of information

recorded is critical to gain a complete understanding of

the topic.

41. What Filipino trait is known for warm welcome to

guest?

A. Hospitable

B. Respectful

C. Kind

D. Hard-working

Rationalization: A – Filipinos are much known as very

hospitable.

42. What is the experimental method if research?

A. An intensive study of one individual. Typically, this

may involve interviews, observation

B. It involves the acquisition, synthesis, organization and

presentation of information.

C. The research manipulates variables, randomly assign

participants to various conditions and seek

to control other influences.

D. Involves going out and asking questions about the

phenomenon of interest.

Rationalization: C – Example: experimental research in

psychology involves defining a research problem,

describing a hypothesis, describing a process to be

followed, gathering date, analysing the data, reporting

the findings and stating the conclusions in relation to

the hypothesis.

43. Who wrote the Philippines Anthem?

A. Jose Palma

B. Julian Felipe

C. Felipe de Leon

D. Delfina Herbosa

Rationalization: A – Julian Felipe compose the

Philippines National Anthem 1898. Jose Palma wrote

the poem and became the lyrics. The Spanish lyrics was

officially translated by Felipe de Leon and now sung in

Pilipino.

44. Which of the following are characteristics of

capitalism EXCEPT?

A. Government ownership

B. Profit driven

C. Laissez-faire

D. Pure competition

Rationalization: A – Choices B,C and D are characteristics

of a Capitalist market.

45. In economics, recession is characterized by the

following EXCEPT:
I. Unemployment rate rises

II. Inflation fall

III. GDP decreases

IV. Increasing money supply

A. I & II only

B. I only

C. I,II,III only

D. I,II,III,IV

Rationalization: C – Increasing money supply is

government recourse during recession.

46. As a result of People Power I in 1986, the

Philippines was ________.

A. Change its form of government to parliamentary

B. Intensifies its participation in international affairs

C. Impeachment of Joseph Estrada

D. Became known worldwide for its People’s Revolution

Rationalization: D – EDSA 1 on February 22 to 25, 1986

47. The words “Charter Change” and “ Constituents

Assemble” are related to?

A. Imposition of Martial Law

B. Return to dictatorial form of government

C. Amendment or revision of the present constitution

D. Division of the house

Rationalization: C – Article XVII Amendments or

Revisions

48. Cooperatives eventually put up banks of their own.

What are evidences of success?

A. Cooperatives are not heavily taxed

B. Opening of rural banks is allowed on a cooperative

concept

C. Several rural banks started out as cooperatives.

D. Many banks in Metro Manila and Bulacan started out

as cooperatives

Rationalization: C – Rural banks started out as

cooperatives.

49. The impeachment proceedings in December 2000

and January 20001 have helped the Filipinos to

__________

A. Understand the Judge’s comments

B. Hate administration trails

C. Appreciate democratic process of government

D. Listen to the proceedings

Rationalization: C – Impeachment proceedings against

Pres. Estrada in December 2000 and Pres.

GMA took over on Jan 20, 2001

50. How will you classify the practice of “pamanhikan”

in the Phil?

A. Value

B. Law

C. Mores

D. Folkways

ANS: D

TEST III

1. What does a professional code of ethics prescribe

for all?

A. Moral standards and ethical behavior

B. Rules and regulations in practicing one’s profession

C. Strict law implementation

D. Civility and social-consciousness

Ans: a

2. The number of days after which an enrolled bill

becomes a law.

A. 45 days

B. 60 days

C. 75 days

D. 90 days

Ans: b

3. It is perceived as the most important need and most

pressing problem of the Filipino family.

A. Unemployment or financial problem

B. Prone to vise

C. Broken family

D. Double standard on roles

Ans: a

4. There are 3 fundamental Human rights according to

the Universal Declaration of human Rights. These are:

A. Life, security and self-development

B. Life, economy and self-development

C. Life, dignity and security

D. Life, liberty and security

Ans: d

5. Which of the following state is the right to human

dignity?

A. Property ownership

B. Honor and reputation

C. Fair trial

D. Political independence
Ans: ab

6. Which of the following would refer to the “Funnel

Effect?”

A. Criminal justice is fully implemented in the

Philippines

B. Very few criminal would be caught and be punished

C. Every criminal would be caught and be punished

D. All crimes are under the same criminal justice

Ans: c

7. The most important and central message of the

Moral Recovery Program.

A. National moral regeneration

B. Family

C. Self

D. Government

Ans: c

8. Government expenses is more than that it ears thru

tax collection.

A. Fiscal reforms

B. Taxation

C. Overspending

D. Fiscal deficit

Ans: d

9. If the school is considered as a agent of social and

cultural changes, it should function as?

A. Transmitter of culture

B. Perpetuator of tradition

C. Pioneer of programs

D. Innovator of instructions
Ans: b

10. It mandates the blending of coco methyl ester

(CME) in all diesel fuel and ethanol in gasoline sold

across the country.

A. Fuel Development Act

B. Alternative Fuel Development Act

C. Biofuel Act of 2006

D. Clean Air Act of 1999

Ans: c

11. Which of the following is NOT considered a

“biofuel?”

A. Jathropa or “tuba-tuba”

B. Liquefied petroleum gas

C. Ethanol

D. Coco methyl ester

Ans: b

12. The “Asean +3” was recently expanded with 3 new

partner –countries during the 2006

APEC in Vietnam to foster broader regional free trade in

the region. These countries are?

A. U.S. Canada and Japan

B. Australia, New Zealand and India

C. Russia, China and Japan

D. Australia, US And New Zealand

Ans: b

13. Refers to a diesel- equivalent, processed fuel

derived from biological sources.

A. Ethanol

B. Vegetable oils
C. Bio-diesel

D. Bio-fuel

Ans: b

14. What is the main goal of drug abuse education?

A. Arrest

B. Prevention

C. Control

D. Rehabilitation

Ans: b

15. The Fundamental law of the land.

A. Republic Acts

B. Constitution

C. Court decisions

D. Executive Orders

E. Supreme Court decisions

Ans: b

16. It is the power of the State to command and

enforce obedience to its’ will form people within its’

jurisdiction and to have freedom from foreign control.

A. Government

B. State

C. Sovereignty

D. Eminent Domain

E. Police Power

Ans: c

17. The Philippines is a Democratic and

____________state. Sovereignty resides in the

people and all the government authority emanates

from them.
A. Presidential

B. Bicameral

C. Republican

D. Constitutional

E. Free

Ans: c

18. Policy of the State to promote social justice in all

phase of national development and

give preferential attention to the welfare of the less

fortunate members of the society.

A. Human rights

B. Democratic

C. Freedom

D. Social Justice

E. None of the above

Ans: d

19. It is declaration and enumeration of the individual

rights and privileges which the Constitution is to

protect against violations by the government, by

groups or by individuals.

A. Civil Rights

B. Bills Rights

C. Political Rights

D. Constitutional Rights

E. Social Rights

Ans: b

20. It signifies that “all persons subject to legislation

shall be treated alike, under like circumstances and

conditions both in the privileges conferred and

liabilities imposed”

A. Bill of Rights

B. Constitution Rights

C. Political Rights

D. “Equal Protection of Law”

E. Law

Ans: d

21. These are the rights of the citizens which give them

power to participate, directly or indirectly, in then

establishment or administration of the government,

suffrage and information in matters of public concern.

A. Political Rights

B. Civil Rights

C. Constitution Rights

D. Economic Rights

E. Cultural Rights

Ans: a

22. The rights of the citizens which the law enforce at

the government, suffrage and information in matters of

public concern.

A. Political Rights

B. Civil Rights

C. Constitutional Rights

D. Economic Rights

E. Cultural Rights

Ans: c

23. They are rights which are intended to ensure the

well-being and economic security of individuals.

Among them are the rights against involuntary

servitude, etc.

A. Constitutional Rights

B. Social & Economic Rights

C. Civil Rights

D. Political Rights

E. Cultural Rights

Ans: a

24. They are rights which are intended to ensure the

well –being and economic security of individuals.

Among them are the right property and just

compensation.

A. Power of Eminent Domain

B. Police Power

C. Power of Taxation

D. Emergency Powers

Ans: b

25. It is the power of the State to impose charge or

burden upon persons, property or property or rights for

the use and support of the government and to enable it

to discharge its’ appropriate functions.

A. Eminent Domain

B. Police Power

C. Taxation

D. Constitution Powers

E. Expropriation

Ans: c

26. It is the power to apply the law to contest or

disputes concerning legally recognized rights or duties

between the State and private persons brought before

the judiciary.

A. Executive Powers

B. Legislative Powers

C. Judicial Powers

D. Constitutional Powers

E. Police powers

Ans: c

27. Under the 1987 Constitution, which among it’s

basic principles embody the sociological

aspects of life?

a. Separation of States and Church

b. Empowerment of the People Power

c. Recognition of Family as basic social institution

d. Empowerment of Suffrage

Ans: c

28. The measurement of the total value of the

country’s economic production

a. Gross National Product (GNP)

b. National Income

c. Net National Income

d. Per Capita Income

Ans: a

29. The major purpose of taxation.

a. provides State Income

b. redistribute the monetary resources

c. lessen the disposable income

d. controls financial deficit

Ans: a

30. A policy that controls taxes and government

expenditures

a. monetary policy

b. fiscal policy

c. trade policy

d. investment policy

Ans: b

TEST IV

1. CARP’s (Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program)

primary aim or purpose

a. make the tiller the own of the land he cultivates

b. achieve a dignified existence for the small farmers

c. provide the necessary support facilities, institutions

and services

d. provides credit facilities like loans and financing.

Ans: b

2. The term of office for the President under the 1987

Constitution

a. 3 years

b. 6 years

c. 3 year with re – election

d. 6 years with re – election

Ans: b

3. It embodies the national policy on information

technology and serves as a guide to all government

agencies in the effective utilization of information

technology resources.

a. National Information Technology Plan (NITP)

b. National Technology Development Program

c. Science and Technology Development Program

d. Information Technology Utilization Plan

Ans: a

4. It is electronic commerce between individual

consumers.

a. B2B ( Business to Business )

b. C2C ( consumer to consumer)

c. E – mail

d. B2C ( business to consumet )

Ans: b

5. It is the environmental milestone that requires industries

to install anti – pollution device and ban the use of

incinerators.

a. The Greenpeace Act

b. The Enviromental Care Act

c. The Clean Air Act

d. The Anti – Pollution Law

Ans: c

6. A broader regional free trade zone established composed

of ASEAN engaging Japan, China and South Korea in

expanding economic relations.

a. ASEAN Free Trade Zone

b. “ASEAN Plus Three”

c. APEC Economic Zone

d. APEC Free Trade Zone

Ans: b

7. Program designed to solved the social ills of the

Filipino society through social renewal and

transformation and to strengthen the moral fiber of

the Filipino people.

a. People Empowerment

b. “Galing Mo Pinoy!”

c. People Initiative

d. Moral Recovery Program

Ans: c

8. The integration of national markets into a single

world place where goods, services financial capital and

technology flow unhampered between countries.

a. Market Liberation

b. Free Trade Zone

c. Globalization

d. Market Integration

Ans: c

9. World body with 143 member – countries that set

governing rules in economic relations and trade.

a. World Trade Organization

b. General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade

c. United Nations

d. U.N. Conference on Trade and Development

Ans: a

10. Refers to the increasing reliance on markets, not

governments to guide economic activity.

a. Liberation

b. Deregulation

c. Globalization

d. Privatization

Ans: b

11. It is global financial body which imposes sanctions

on countries who fail to act against money –

laundering.

a. The Financial Action Task Force

b. Internetional Monetary Fund

c. The Federal Reserve

d. The U.N. Finance Group

Ans: a

12. It measures the numerical index of a person’s

general intelligence as compared to others of the same

type of intelligence.

a. Maturity

b. Intelligence Quotent (IQ)

c. Emotional Quotient (EQ)

d. Aplitude

Ans: b

13. This law allows college students to choice among 3

component programs of national service namely ROTC,

literacy training service or civic welfare training.

a. National Service Training Program Act (NSTP Act)

b. Civic Service Act

c. National Defense Service Act

d. National Integrated Service Act

Ans: a

14. It is the corporate mind of the pupils and teachers

organized around principles of knowledge in which all

minds are thinking as one.

a. social mind

b. educative mind

c. philosophical mind

d. intelligence
Ans: a

15. It is outmost educational importance that the

social basis of human nature should be habitual when?

a. man fails to correct some of the worst social ills

b. man resort to war, terrorism or violence to call the

society’s attention

c. man rearranges social circumstances to let self –

restraint give way to social justice

d. man has to learn to fight to protect one’s life and

preserve one’s culture

Ans: c

16. Which of the following situation would hasten the

changes the social quality of human nature?

a. making education an instrument for social change

b. making our selves open to change

c. letting the institutions be the agents of change

d. allowing freedom to adopt a more critical attitude

towards change

Ans: b

17. They were the first to regard the school as an

instrument of social development.

a. the advocates of progressive education

b. the advocates of conservative education

c. those who see violence or terrorism as the ultimate to

hasten social change

d. those who are content with the status quo.

Ans: a

18. These are values which are basic, urgent and

obligatory in character in man’s life and activities.

a. religious values

b. ethical values

c. cultural values

d. social values

Ans: b

19. Social stratisfaction is the system used in assigning

men their respective ranks in the society based on?

a. one’s social stratum to another laterally, horizontally

or vertically

b. acquired social and cultural heritage of his society

c. factors such as income on his social position in the

society

d. The person’s view on his social position in th society

Ans: b

20. A society that gives importance and adopts the

democratic view of education, places great emphasis

by

a. requiring compulsory schooling for all its citizens

b. choosing excellent people to run the educational

system

c. requiring the use of excellent textbooks

d. recognizing the dignity of al individuals

Ans: a

21. Refers to the passing of culture to the next

generation.

a. religion

b. education

c. arts

d. language
Ans: b

22. It is the important basis in the formation of social

unit in a society.

a. mutual interest

b. age and sex

c. kinship

d. education

Ans: c

23. The secret society Jose Rizal establized designed to

promote civic and patriotic education among the

Filipinos.

a. La Liga Filipina

b. Companerismp

c. Propaganda

d. La Juventud

Ans: b

24. Rizal’s winning poem which is considereda classic in

Philippine Literature

a. To the Filipino Youth

b. El Amor Partio

c. Los Viajes

d. The Tales

Ans: a

25. The process of two cultures borrowing from each

other.

a. mixed culture

b. culture are

c. diffusion

d. assimilation
Ans: c

26. The cognitive aspect of the valuing process wherein

the individual has a full understanding of the

consequences of each option being considered.

a. choosing from the alternatives

b. choosing reflectively

c. choosing freely

d. imagining and cherishing.

Ans: b

27. Value – laden ideas that indicates the learner’s

behavior such as his attitudes, interest, aspirations,

beliefs, etc/

a. behavior indicators

b. attitude indicators

c. aptitude indicators

d. value indicators

Ans: d

28. The teachers become a director of values learning

and enriches the learnings through cognitive and

affective inputs.

a. activity

b. abstraction

c. analysis

d. application

Ans: b

29. To develop the value of self – reflection and

analysis educational methods should?

a. focus on note learning and analysis

b. inculcate the value and habit of self reflection starting

from childhood

c. condict a series of activities on self – reflection

d. encourage conversion as a proof of personal

transformation

Ans: a

30. Is an ongoing process of using one’s innate

capabilities and potential in full, creative ways which is

the core of the valuing process.

a. self- actualization

b. introspection

c. value processing

d. self – direction

Ans: a