MAJORSHIP: SOCIAL SCIENCE

51. With which group of foreigners did our ancestors TRADE EXTENSIVELY BEFORE THE
COMING OF MAGELLAN?
a. The Spaniards c. The Mexicans
b. The Negritos d. The Chinese

52. Which REFORM was introduced in the 1987 Constitution?

a. the establishment of a parliamentary form of government
b. the extension of the term of Senators to three
c. the issuance of search warrants also by responsible officers as may be authorized by law
d. the recognition of the right of government employees to form associations, unions or
societies for purposes contrary to law

53. Which describes the phenomenon of “HURRIED CHILDREN”?

a. retaining kids in kindergarten who are not ready to advance to first grade
b. raising the age for enrolling in kindergarten
c. too much pressure of excel at an early age
d. enrolling children at Day Care Centers

54. Though the GALLEON TRADE (1565-1815) the Philippines extended historical contracts
with ______
a. Portugal c. Mexico
b. India d. China

55. Which island was the scene of the FIRST LANDING OF US TROOPS when they recaptured
the Philippines from the Japanese?
a. Cebu c. Leyte
b. Samar d. Mindoro

56. Social Justice is a mandate imposed by the 1987 Constitution. Which measure does NOT
promote it?
a. equitable distribution of wealth and political power
b. development of a sense of dependency on dole outs of individual citizens
c. creation of economic opportunities for all citizens
d. elimination of cultural inequalities

57. Which is the LONGEST FLOWING RIVER in the Philippines?

a. Rio Grande de Bulacan
b. Rio Grande de Nueva Ecija
c. Rio Grande de Pampanga
d. Cagayan River

58. Which is the ROYAL AUDENCIA in our time?

a. Supreme Court c. Court of Appeals
b. Sandigan Bayan d. Regional Trial Court

59. Which are the basic principles that underlines the NEW CONSTITUTION?
I. Sovereignty of the people
II.Recognition of the aid of the Almighty God
III.Union of Church and State
a. II,III c. I,III
b. III d. I,II

60. The “PRESIDENT” during the pre-Spanish period is

a. Gobernadorcillo c. Datu
b. Alcalde d. Barangay Captain

61. Who ORDAINED AND PROMULGATED THE 1986 CONSTITUTION as gleaned from the
Preamble?
a. The Almighty God
b. The Constitutional Convention delegates
c. The Sovereign Filipino People
d. The Philippine Government

62. Which statement WRONGLY tells something about the history of Korea?
a. after Japan’s defeat in World War II Soviet troops occupied Northern Korea while U.S. military
occupied the South
b. In 1948 two separate governments were found
c. China annexed Korea for many centuries
d. After several border clashes, North Korea invaded South Korea in 1950

63. Other than Cordillerans, which group said to HAVE NOT BEEN SUBJUGATED BY THE
SPANIARDS.
a. The Tagalogs c. The Ilocanos
b. The Visayans d. The Muslims

64. If Soliman heroically fought to death the Spaniards in Manila, who readily welcomed the
Spanish conquerors because HE THOUGHT IT WAS FUTILE TO RESIST A SUPERIOR
FOE?
a. King Tupas c. Datu Puti
b. Datu Sumakwel d. Lakandula

65. What happens to the PESO when there is INFLATION?

I. The purchasing power of the peso decreases
II.The purchasing power of the peso increases
III.The peso get devalued
a. I,III c. III
b. II d. I

66. Which types of resolution is RATIFIED IN THE SAME MANNER AS A BILL?

a. Simple c. Joint and Simple
b. Concurrent d. Joint

67. When compared with other countries in size in the PHILIPPINES is smaller than _____
a. Indonesia c. South Korea
b. Vietnam d. Thailand

68. The COLLAPSE OF THE WORLD ECONOMY in the 1930’s is referred to as ________
a. The Cold War c. Black Death
b. Great Depression d. Bubonic Plaque

69. Where was the FIRST FILIPINO REPUBLIC inaugurated?

a. Kawit c. Malolos
b. Biak na Bato d. Tejeros

70. Who was ALL TOGETHER THE LAWMAKER, chief executive and judge of pre-Hispanic
barangays?
a. Datu c. Teniente de barrio
b. Bathala d. Maharlika

71. a NEW INVENTION REPLACES MANY WORKERS. It takes time for these workers to
learn new skills and find other jobs. This referred to as
a. cultural deprivation
b. cultural lag
c. cultural revolution
d. diffusion

72. The DATU is for the pre-Spanish as ______ is for the Spanish period.
a. King c. Queen
b. Royal Audiencia d. Governor-General

73. Which constitute a QUORUM IN EACH HOUSE OF CONGRESS?

a. one-third of the members of each house
b. two-thirds of the members of each house
c. a majority of each house
d. three-fourths of the members of each house

74. Because of its natural resources, the PHILIPPINES is basically an __________ country.
a. agricultural c. industrial
b. commercial d. mining

75. Which type of family is claimed to tend to encourage the development of

OVERDEPENDENCE ON OTHER?
a. consanguinial c. conjugal
b. nuclear d. extended
76. He had the MEN OF MACABEBE who stood up against the whole Spanish army with their
bolos and spears against the long riffles of Spain. He was a admired by the Americans to be real
man. He DIED IN THE WATER AT BANKUSAY. Who is he?
a. Rajah Sikatuna c. Lapu-Lapu
b. Rajah Humabon d. Rajah Soliman

77. The principle of CHECKS AND BALANCES is intended to maintain balance among
executive, legislative and judicial departments of the government. Which one is a CHECK ON
THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT BY THE JUDICIARY ?
a. determining the salaries of the President and Vice President
b. declaring a legislative measure unconstitutional
c. declaring an act of the president unconstitutional
d. impeaching the President
78. The function by which schools HELP CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE EFFECTIVELY IN
LARGER SOCIETY is called
a. Socialization c. enculturation
b. education d. acculturation

79. Which work of Rizal is said to be AN ANGRY MAN’S PERSONAL DEBATE ON

WEATHER OR NOT A VIOLENT REVOLUTION would solve the Philippine crisis through the
Spanish period?
a. Junto Al Pasig
b. El Consejo de los Dioses
c. El Filibusterismo
d. Noli Me Tangere

80. PRO-POOR PROGRAMS of the Philippines government are meant to

a. eliminate poverty
b. reduce the disparity between the rich and the poor
c. make everyone equal
d. make everyone live in a affluence

81. After World War II, which country was OCCUPIED AND ADMINISTERED BY THE
UNITED STATES with the emperor assuming a primarily symbolic role as the head of the
monarchial state?
a. Thailand c. Korea
b. Cambodia d. Japan

82. The ff. are cooperative principles EXCEPT_______

a. democratic control
b. unlimited interest on capital
c. cooperative education
d. open and voluntary membership

83. Which does NOT belong to Region XI?

a. South Cotabato c. Agusan del Sur
b. Davao City d. Surigao del Sur

84. Some police officers WIRETAPPED some phones without lawful order of the court or for a
cause prescribed by law. What constitutional right may have been VIOLATED?
a. right against illegal search
b. right to privacy of communication
c. right to due process of law
d. freedom of speech

85. The CHINESE MINORITY GROUP in the Philippines ADOPTS THE LANGUAGE,
HISTORY AND MANNERS of man stream Filipino culture as its own.
a. Acculturation c. amalgation
b. Alienation d. accommodation

86. SIQUIJOR was formerly a sub-province of

a. Eastern Samar
b. Guimaras
c. Negros Oriental
d. Negros Occidental

87. The SPANIARDS organized the many independent barangays under one government so that
they could impose their rule much more easily. For the Filipinos, this OPENED THE
OPPORTUNITY TO
a. enjoy freedom under the Spaniards
b. participate in running the government
c. be united in thoughts and feelings as one nation
d. become partners toward progress with the Spaniards

88. In which instances are the exemptions of certain entitles and properties from taxation
CORRECTLY applied?
a. a property leased by the owner to another who uses it exclusively for charitable purpose is
exempt from property tax
b. a property owner uses his income for religious or charitable purpose and so is exempt from
income tax
c. the owner of a property leased to another exclusively for charitable purpose is exempt from
income tax
d. A and B

89. Which is NOT a principle of cooperatives?

a. exclusive membership
b. cooperative education
c. democratic control
d. limited income on capital

90. Which is given the SOLE POWER TO DECLARE EXISTENCE OF A STATE OF WAR ?
a. Senate
b. congress
c. House of Representative
d. The President

91. “WE ARE A SOCIETY OF LAWYERS BUT NOT OF LAW” claims one author. Which
Filipino trait is referred to?
a. Small-group centeredness
b. colonial mentality
c. extreme personalism
d. utang na loob

92. Which is the LEADING MINERAL EXPORT in the Philippines?

a. Chromite c. Copper
b. Iron d. Coal

93. a UN report states “WE COULD PREVENT DESERTICATION WHICH COSTS 5.6
BILLION DOLLARS, AN AMOUNT THAT THE WORLD SPENDS ON ARMAMENTS IN 2
DAYS”. What does this imply?
a. armaments are less expensive than desertification
b. desertification is more expensive than armaments used in 2 days
c. if the world disarmed, we could prevent desertification
d. armaments help a nation develop into a world power.
94. Which islands in the Pacific did SPAIN CLAIM TO BE HERS AND LATER SOLD TO
PORTUGAL when she needed money for her various wars?
a. Urdaneta c. Hawaii
b. Moluccas d. Philippines

95. Where did the Spaniards establish their FIRST PERMANENT SETTLEMENT?
a. Cebu c. Panay
b. Vigan d. Manila

96. What percent of the EARTH’S SURFACE DO THE FOUR OCEANS AND NUMEROUS
SEAS COVER?
a. 80% c.71%
b.65% d. 75%

97. Where were the FIRST SUNDIALS built in the Philippines?

a. Tagudin, Ilocos Sur
b. Baler, Quezon
c. Naga City
d. Zamboanga City

98. WITH WHOM DID RIZAL DIFFER IN PERSONALITY AND OPINION ? Their
differences led to the end of the propaganda movement in Spain?
a. Graciano Lopez Jaena
b. Gregorio del Pilar
c. Andres Bonifacio
d. Marcelo H. del Pilar

99.In which AREA OF THE GLOBE IS THE SUN LOW in the sky with its rays slanted?
a. North Pole c. Equator
b. Middle latitude d. South pole

100. Which assumption underlines the COMPREHENSIVE AGRARIAN REFORM

PROGRAM?
a. Filipinos dependence on landlords is a cultural fact
b. land as a natural resource is a public property
c. it is a sin to be rich and a virtue to be poor
d. men always work harder when they work on that which is their own