General Education for BEED and BSED-LET Reviewer (1-200)

Ang SAGOT po ay nsa baba.

1 He was the last Spanish Governor-General in the Philippines.
a. Diego de los Rios
b. Basilio Agustin
c. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
d. Narciso Claveria
2) The Republic Act that requires the compulsory teaching of Rizal Course and
the lives of other Filipino patriots is ______.
a. R.A. 7796
b. R.A. 7784
c. R.A. 1425
d. R.A. 8049
3) This Republic Act created the Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority (TESDA):
a. R.A. 7796
b. R.A. 7784
c. R.A. 1425
d. R.A. 8049
4) An Act Stengthening Teacher Education in the Philippines by establishing
Centers of Excellence and creating a Teacher Education Council.
a. R.A. 7796
b. R.A. 7784
c. R.A. 1425
d. R.A. 8049
5) It prohibits hazing and other forms of initiation rites in fraternies, sororities, and
other illegitimate organizations.
a. R.A. 7796
b. R.A. 7784
c. R.A. 1425
d. R.A. 8049
6) Rizal was eight years old when he wrote this poem. He realized the ultimate
importance of having a native tongue.
a. Remembrance to my Hometown
b. Our Mother Tounge
c. To Education
d. Initimate Alliance between Religion and Education
7) This poem was written by Rizal when he was 15 years old His memories of
Calamba demonstrated his innate love of nature that ultimately developed into a
greater love of nation.
a. Remembrance to my Hometown
b. Our Mother Tounge
c. To Education
d. Initimate Alliance between Religion and Education
8)In this poem, Rizal compared education to the goodness of light, wisdom,
hope, peace and truth.
a. Remembrance to my Hometown
b. Our Mother Tounge
c. To Education
d. Initimate Alliance between Religion and Education
9) In this poem, Rizal noted the role of religion in attaining good education.
a. Remembrance to my Hometown
b. Our Mother Tounge
c. To Education
d. Initimate Alliance between Religion and Education
10) This was a prize winning poem of Rizal when he was a student in UST. This
poem proved that an Indio was not only equal but also more superior than the
Spaniards in poetry writing.
a. To the Filipino Youth
b. They Ask Me for Verses
c. Hymn to Talisay
d. Kundiman
11) Rizal's loneliness is profoundly expressed in this poem which has the lines,
"His lyre had long ago become so mute and broken; his use stammers and no
longer smiles at him." What is the title of the poem?
a. Remembrance to my Hometown
b. Our Mother Tounge
c. To Education
d. Initimate Alliance between Religion and Education
12) Written in 1895, the verses were used against him during his trial in
December 1896.
a. Remembrance to my Hometown
b. Our Mother Tounge
c. To Education
d. Initimate Alliance between Religion and Education
13) The poem is one of the two only poems that Rizal wrote in his vernavular.
He, however, denied authorship of such.
a. Remembrance to my Hometown
b. Our Mother Tounge
c. To Education
d. Initimate Alliance between Religion and Education
14) The highest mountain in the continent of Africa is ______.
a. Mount Everest
b. Mount Kilimanjaro
c. Mount Fuji
d. Mount Apo
15) He coined the term "survival of the fittest."
a. Karl Marx
b. August Comte
c. Herbert Spencer
d. Arnold Toynbee
16) This is a multilateral agreement regulating international trade. According to its
preamble, its purpose was the "substantial reduction of tariffs and other trade
barriers and the elimination of preferences on a reciprocal and mutually
advantageous basis."
a. APEC
b. ASEAN
c. NAFTA
d. GATT
17) The mountain that separates the continents of Asia and Europe is ______.
a. Ural Mountain
b. Mount Everest
c. Mount Kilimanjaro
d. Mount Fuji
18) The "yellow race" is also known as:
a. Caucasians
b. Mongoloids
c. Negroids
d. Malays
19) Year 2014 has been declared by Pope Francis as Year of the ______.
a. Laity
b. Hope
c. Faith
d. Righteousness
20) The Russian President who gave Crimea to Ukraine in 1954 is ______.
a. Vladimir Putin
b. Michael Gorbachev
c. Joseph Stalin
d. Nikita Krushchev
21) Which of the following countries is located in Central America:
a. Mexico
b. Puerto Rico
c. Panama
d. Colombia
22) The capital city of Australia.
a. Melbourne
b. Sydney
c. Canberra
d. Perth
23) 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 the Vice President.
b. Declaring a legislative measure unconstitutional.
c. Declaring an act of the President unconstitutional.
d. Impeaching the President
24) ______ was named "Distinguished and Ever Loyal City" by Legazpi.
a. Manila
b. Cebu
c. Bohol
d. Samar and Leyte
25) A Visayan bamboo drum:
a. Kudyapi
b. Tultogan
c. Silbay
d. Kutibeng
26) The Allies of World War II, called the United Nations from the January 1,
1942 declaration, were the countries that together opposed the Axis powers
during the Second World War. Which among the countries belongs to the
"Allies"?
a. Japan
b. France
c. Italy
d. Germany
27) The first Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines.
a. Sergio Osmeña
b. Mariano Trias
c. Ramon Avanceña
d. Salvador Laurel
28) Who was the Spanish Governor-General who ordered the deportation of
Jose Rizal to Dapitan?
a. Gov. Gen. Eulogio Despujol
b. Gov. Gen. Carlos Maria dela Torre
c. Gov. Gen. Camilo de Polavieja
d. Gov. Gen. Fermin Jaudenes
29) Who was the hero of the Battle at Tirad Pass?
a. Macario Sakay
b. Diego Silang
c. Antonio Luna
d. Gregorio del Pilar
30) What is the Bukidnon plateau known for?
a. Strawberry plantation
b. Banana plantation
c. Orchidarium
d. Pineapple plantation
31) Corazon Aquino is to Freedom Constitution as Ferdinand Marcos is
to______
a. Subservience to America
b. Ties with Asian nations
c. New society
d. "Filipinos First" policy
32) In whose term was the celebration date of Philippine Independence Day
changed from July 4 to June 12?
a. Diosdado Macapagal
b. Carlos P. Garcia
c. Ferdinand Marcos
d. Elpidio Quirino
33) In which order did the following occupy the Philippines?
a. Spaniards, Americans, Japanese, British
b. Spaniards, Americans, British, Japanese
c. British, Spaniards. Americans, Japanese
d. Spaniards, British, Americans, Japanese
34) Which is a visible Hispanic legacy?
a. Love for fast food
b. Love for basketball
c. Prevalence of noodles
d. Prevalence of Spanish surnames among Filipinos
35) Who among the Presidents of the Philippines was known for his love for the
"little man" and opened Malacanang Palace to all?
a. Ferdinand Marcos
b. Ramon Magsaysay
c. Carlos P. Garcia
d. Elpidio Quirino
36) Why is the Philippines described to have the largest Diaspora network in the
world?
a. OFWs dollar remittances prop the nation's economy
b. A number of Filipinas marry foreigners
c. Its insular nature makes its people live far apart
d. About 11 % of its population is overseas
37) Who was the Katipunero through whom the Katipunan was discovered by Fr.
Mariano Gil?
a. Apolonio de la Cruz
b. Teodoro Patiño
c. Jose del Rosario
d. Daniel Tirona
38) Even though women of the Katipunan were exempted from the pact, who
participated in the blood compact and fought fearlessly, in twelve bloody''battles
of the revolution in Bataan including the Battle of Biak-na-Bato?
a. Agueda Esteban
b. Trinidad Tecson
c. Teresa Magbanua
d. Gregoria de Jesus
39) The first woman in Panay to fight in the Philippine revolution, also known as
the Visayan Joan of Arc.
a. Agueda Esteban
b. Trinidad Tecson
c. Teresa Magbanua
d. Gregoria de Jesus
40) In a cooperative, what is the maximum term of a Board of Director?
a. Three consecutive terms
b. two terms but not consecutive
c. One term only
d. two consecutive terms
41) For the organization and registration of a cooperative, what is the required
minimum number of persons?
a. 25
b. 30
c. 15
d. 20
42) A country does not need to specialize in everything. She needs to
concentrate on that thing which she is good at. This thought is in line with the
economic principle of_____.
a. profit and loss
b. supply and demand
c. opportunity and cost
d. comparative advantage
43) Which economic system is based on free enterprise?
a. Mixed economies
b. Capitalism
c. Communism
d. Globalism
44) What is GNP in economics?
a. General National Product, a way to detect a country's economic growth.
b. Gross National Product, a way to determine a country's productivity.
c. General National Product, a way to detect a country's productivity.
d. Gross National Product, a way to determine a country's economic growth rate
45) "Trabaho lang, walang personalan" is a reminder for every Filipino to
counteract his ______.
a. lack of discipline
b. tendency to be lazy
c. extreme personalism
d. tendency to overwork
46) Risking his life, a Filipino boy dives into a pool of water to save a drowning
boy. Which trait does tie demonstrate?
a. Bahala na
b. Bahala na with malasakit
c. Flexibility
d. Family-orientedness
47) "No one is above the law", says Principal. She imposes the penalty to all
children deserving of penalty but exempts the son of her kumare from the same
penalty that he equally deserves. What Filipino trait is shown?
a. Utang-na-loob
b. Lack of discipline
c. Extreme personalism
d. Colonial mentality
48) A foreigner once remarked: "I envy Filipinos. They can sleep anywhere."
What Filipino trait is being praised?
a. Faith in God
b. Joy and humor
c. Adaptability
d. Creativity
49) If you want to see the impact of the major religions of the world in people's
way of life, in which continent must you travel?
a. Asia
b. North America
c. Australia
d. Europe
50) Which was the first hominid with marked expansion of the brain?
a. Homo sapiens
b. Homo erectus
c. Homo habilis
d. Neanderthal man
51 The earliest form of government of the filipinos was?
A. Pueblo
B. Barangay
C. Encomienda
D. Alcaldia
52. The name "felipas" was given to the territory that spain later colonized by:
A. Magellan
B. Legazpi
C. Erdaneta
D. Villabos
53 Who led the first europeans who arrived in the philippine history?
A. Miguel lopez de legazpi
B. Magellan
c. Roy villabos
D. Ferdinand magellan
54 The greatest contribution of spain to filipino culture was?
A. Education
B. Development of traded
C. Construction of roads and other infrastructures
D. Christianization of the Filipinos
55 Ferdinand magellan was killed by lapu-lapu's men in the?
A. Battle of manila bay
B. Battle of mactan
C. Battle of cebu
D. Battle of limasawa
56 What title was given to the head of the centralized government established by
the spaniards in the philippines?
A. Corregidor
B. Encomendero
C. Gobernadocillo
D. Governor general
57 The katipunan was the movement founded by bonifacio. it's major objective
was:
A. Seek reforms from spain
B. Demand for equal rights and priveleges for filipinos
C. Separation of phil.from spain
58 As per the agreement in the pact of biac-na-bato.emilio aguinaldo was to go
into exile in:
A. Guam
B. Hongkong
C. Singapore
D. Dapitan
59 Emilio aguinlado declared the independence of the Phil.in kawit cavite on?
A. July 4, 1946
B. June 12. 1898
C. July 4, 1898
D. August 25, 1896
60 The Americans acquired the philippines as their colony because
A. They invated the philippines
B. They helped Filipinos fight spaniards
C. Spain ceded the philippines by virtue of the treaty of Paris of 1898
D. They defeated the Spaniards
61The constitution empowers the president to declare martial for
A 30 days
B 60 days
C 45 days
D 90 days
62 an enrolled bill may become a law after lapse of?
A 30days
B 60days
C 40days
D 90days
63 The government under president corazon c aquino was
A. De facto
B. De jure
C. Both A&B
D. None of the above
64 In which country did the Philippines participate in the world’s peacekeeping
operations by sending doctors, nurses, soldiers and police?
a. Israel
b. East Timor
c. Iraq
d. Iran
65 In which poem did Rizal write about offering one’s life for one’s country?
a. A La Juventud Filipina
b. Song of Maria Clara
c. Sa Aking mga Kabata
d. Mi Ultimo Adios
66. What factor was a major cause of both World War I and World War II?
a. The spread of Marxian ideas into Europe
b. The dropping of atomic bombs
c. Nationalism and national borders
d. The rise of totalitarian fascist states
67. The third and last military governor of the Philippines was
A) Gen. Wesley Merritt
B) Gen. Elwell Otis
C) Gen. Arthur MacArthur
D) Gen. Douglas MacArthur
.
68. Which is common to Sun Yat Sen and Mahatma Gandhi?
A) Promoted a society ruled by religious leaders
B) Rejected violence as a way to political power
C) Led a successful nationalistic movement in their respective countries
D) Supported Marxist philosophy to change existing governments
.
69. Nebuchadnezzar was to the Babylonian Empire as Asoka was to the ______
Empire.
A) Roman
B) Gupta
C) Greek
D) Maurya
.
70. How is the so-called colonial mentality manifested?
A) Cultural relativism
B) Cultural diversity
C) Xenocentrism
D) Ethnocentrism
71. Which is a safeguard against unfair trade practices like short-weighing?
A) Total Quality Movement
B) Consumerism
C) Consumer vigilance
D) Substandardization
.
72. As an effect of our geography, in which of the following island/s do people
travel mostly by water?
A) Luzon
B) Mindanao
C) Visayas
D) Visayas and Mindanao
.
73. As an insular country, to which principle does the Philippines adhere when it
comes to territorial boundary?
A) Two hundred nautical miles of the country’s coast
B) Three hundred fifty nautical miles from shore
C) Three-mile territorial limit
D) Archipelagic doctrine
.
74. The term that refers to the class of Filipinos who were free and independent
A) Timawa
B) Maharlika
C) Aliping namamahay
D) Aliping saguiguilid
.
75. Which led to the creation of Pakistan as a nation in 1947? Religious
differences between
A) Hindus and Christians
B) Christians and Muslims
C) Hindus and Buddhists
D) Hindus and Muslims
76. The Spanish expedition responsible for naming the archipelago Filipinas
A) Magellan’s expedition
B) Loarca expedition
C) Legaspi expedition
D) Villalobos expedition
77This often called a "heaven of peace" in Central America. This country had led
the way in forest conservation and demilitarization.
A. Nicaragua
B. Costa Rica
C. El Salvador
D. Honduras
78 Who constructed Suez Canal?
A. Fyodor Litke
B. Pyotr Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky
C. Voin Rimsky-Korsakov
D. Ferdinand de Lesseps
79 La Solidaridad is to the reformists while _____ is to Katipunero
A. Pahayag
B. La Propaganda
C. The Decalogue
D. Kalayaan
80. What factor was a major cause of both World War I and World War II?
a. The spread of Marxian ideas into Europe
b. The dropping of atomic bombs
c. Nationalism and national borders.
d. The rise of totalitarian fascist states
81. In which organization is the Philippines a member to fight communist
aggression?
a. APEC
b. ASA
c. UN
d. SEATO
82. The theory that population increases by geometrical ratio while the means of
subsistence increases by arithmetical ratio is attributed to?
a. Karl Marx
b. Robert Malthus
c. Emile Durkheim
d. Aristotle
83. In what instance is the Filipino double-standard morality shown?
a. A couple brings their sick child to the doctor then later to the espiritista
b. Young parents bring up their children in a manner different from how they were
brought up.
c. Illiterate parents are eager to send their children to school even if they
themselves did not go to school .
d. A married man who flirts with someone else other than his wife seems
acceptable but a married woman who flirts with another man is condemned.
84. Which part of Asia does the Arabian peninsula occupy?
a. Northwest
b. Southeast .
c. Southwest
d. Northeast
85. The important factors which have contributed to the weakness in the
internalization of desirable values is the?
a. Lack of models among the very people expected to exemplify these values
b. Use of approaches which are mainly cognitive rather than effective
c. Lack of follow up systems from one grade level to another
d. Minimum recognition and appreciation given to teachers
86. To govern is to rule and the government rules by laws. Whose main duty is
the enforcement of laws?
a. Police department
b. Judiciary department
c. Legislative department
d. Executive department
87. The term that refers to the class of Filipinos who were free and independent
a. Timawa
b. Maharlika
c. Aliping namamahay
d. Aliping saguiguilid
88. The Spanish expedition responsible for naming the archipelago Filipinas
a. Magellan’s expedition
b. Loarca expedition
c. Legaspi expedition
d. Villalobos expedition
89. The third and last military governor of the Philippines was
a. Gen. Wesley Merritt
b. Gen. Elwell Otis
c. Gen. Arthur MacArthur
d. Gen. Douglas MacArthur
90. Which Katipunan member commuted from Cavite to Manila to buy materials
used to make ammunitions?
a. Teresa Magbanua
b. Agueda Esteban
c. Teodora Alonso
d. Trinidad Tecson
91.Which economic system is based on free enterprise?
a. Globalism
b. Mixed economies
c. Capitalism
d. Communism
92. How is the so-called colonial mentality manifested?
a. Cultural relativism
b. Cultural diversity
c. Xenocentrism
d. Ethnocentrism
93. Which is a safeguard against unfair trade practices like short-weighing?
a. Total Quality Movement
b. Consumerism
c. Consumer vigilance
d. Substandardization
94. If the seven continents were arranged from largest to smallest, in which order
does Australia fall?
a. 4th
b. 5th
c. 6th
d. 7th
95. In which continent can we find stormy Cape Horn which is known as the
graveyard of ships and sailors?
a. Africa
b. Australia
c. South America
d. Asia
96. Which led to the creation of Pakistan as a nation in 1947? Religious
differences between
a. Hindus and Christians
b. Christians and Muslims
c. Hindus and Buddhists
d. Hindus and Muslims
97. Which is common to Sun Yat Sen and Mahatma Gandhi?
a. Promoted a society ruled by religious leaders
b. Rejected violence as a way to political power
c. Led a successful nationalistic movement in their respective countries
d. Supported Marxist philosophy to change existing governments
98. Nebuchadnezzar was to the Babylonian Empire as Asoka was to the ______
Empire.
a. Roman
b. Gupta
c. Greek
d. Maurya
99. With the opposition of the parity rights in mind, who does NOT belong to the
group?
a. Claro M. Recto
b. Jose Laurel
c. Manuel Roxas
d. Pedro Taruc
100. When the Filipino reformists asked for the assimilation of the Philippines by
Spain, what did they ask for? For the Philippines to ____
a. Become independent from Spain
b. Become a province of Spain
c. Be independent from Spain with certain conditions
d. Be represented in the Spanish Cortes
101. Who among the Presidents changed the date of our celebration of
Independence day from July 4 to June 12?
a. Ramon Magsaysay
b. Diosdado Macapagal
c. Carlos Garcia
d. Ferdinand Marcos
102. In which country did the Philippines participate in the world’s peacekeeping
operations by sending doctors, nurses, soldiers and police?
a. Israel
b. East Timor
c. Iraq
d. Iran
103. As an effect of our geography, in which of the following island/s do people
travel mostly by water?
a. Luzon
b. Mindanao
c. Visayas
d. Visayas and Mindanao
104. As an insular country, to which principle does the Philippines adhere when it
comes to territorial boundary?
a. Two hundred nautical miles of the country’s coast
b. Three hundred fifty nautical miles from shore
c. Three-mile territorial limit
d. Archipelagic doctrine
105. Which part/s of the Visayas has/have comparatively more excessively moist
climate and limited arable lands?
a. Western
b. Eastern
c. Eastern and Central
d. Central and Western
106. Which follows Pres. Garcia’s “Filipino First Policy”? Filipinos
a. Should buy and consume Filipino products only
b. Should not contribute to the brain drain problem
c. Should be selective in the entry in the entry of foreign professionals in the
country
d. Were to be given first preference in all matters related to the economic
development of the country
107. Aside from the Philippines, which countries claim part of the Spratly islands
in the South China Sea?
a. China, Thailand, Brunei, Malaysia
b. China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia
c. Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Malaysia
d. China, Thailand, Brunei, Malaysia
108. The following are our constitutional rights EXCEPT to
a. Free access to legal assistance which shall not be denied due to poverty
b. Have access to all records of the government
c. Be presumed innocent until proven guilty
d. Form association and labor unions
109 The adoption of scientific techniques to control and manipulate environment
such as modern methods for farming and fishing is called
A. social change C. cultural change
B. technological change D. discovery change
110 Heavily sanctioned folkway which no one dares to question because they
embody moral laws are called
a. beliefs C. mores
b. customs D. tradition
111 What is that inevitable folkway which no one dares to question because they
embody moral laws are called
a. change C. progress
b. development D. evolution
112 Nora Aunor became a legend in the showbusiness because of her talent,
determination and hard work. What role does this illustrate?
a. achieve role C. hereditary role
b. ascribed role D. temporary role
113 Pinning veil around the bride and the groom/exchange of rings, releasing of
doves, etc. during wedding ceremony show that culture is
a. symbolic C. historical
b. continuous D. changeless
114 Aling Maria has taught her daughter how to prepare good and delicious
desserts from local fruits and vegetables. What cultural transmission process is
this?
a. observation C. enculturation
b. acculturation D. indoctrination
115 Mr. Francisco was teaching something on mores, folkways, customs and
beliefs in his Social Studies class. What was his lesson about?
A. material culture C. tangible culture
B. non-material culture D. hereditary culture
116 It was the first day of school. Miss Dela Rosa prepared activities which will
make her Grade III children sing, play, talk, learn and introduce themselves to the
class. What process did the teacher emphasize?
C. enculturation C. indoctrination
D. socialization D. acculturation
117 Mildred, an accountant, who now lives with a married man was disowned by
her family and friends. This punishment is a form of
A isolation C. ostracism
B deportation D. character assassination
118 When a certain culture is acceptable to one group and questionable to
others, it shows that:
a. culture is borrowed C. culture is varied
b. culture is a shared product D. culture is relative
119 The teaching and learning of religion and values mostly make use of
a. enculturation C. culturation
b. indoctrination D. acculturation
120 In order to achieve the goals for change, all include the following strategies
EXCEPT
a. Change must involve all sectors of the society
b. Change must be centralized where only a few initiate the change
c. Change must be holistic that focuses on the individual and the system
d. Change should come from the leaders and the people
121 Which change is bought about by discovery or modernization to increase
production?
a. cultural change C. technological change
b. societal change D. social change
122 The following statements refer to the characteristics of the Philippines as one
of the important territories of Asia, except for one
a. It is a tropical country and geographically located in the northeastern part of
the world.
b. Philippines has one of the highest literacy rates in Asia with existing policy of
free and compulsory six years in elementary.
c. The establishment of the first Philippine Republic gave birth to the first
constitutional democracy in Asia
d. The free port of Manila is one of the world’s busiest ports, compared with other
Southeast Asian nations
123 Globes are essentially important tool in the study of Geography. A map is
more convenient to use but all map projections have some errors in presentation
of distance and shapes. Given these conditions, which among the known
mapping projections will we use to give the true size and shape of the earth’s
land masses?
a. Azimuthal Mapping C. Equal Area Mapping
b. Conformal Mapping D. Equidistant Mapping
124 Most scientists believe that El Niño phenomenon which was greatly
experiences in 1982, 1983 occurred when trade winds that normally blow from
east to west slow down and actually change direction. The winds blow warm
water toward South America where the normal weather patterns are changed for
a time. Given this global change, which among the following conditions is not
considered as direct effect of the El Niño phenomenon?
a. Occurrences of hurricanes and heavy rainfall in the mid-Pacific region in a
normal condition
b. Some species of fish like cold-water loving salmon disappeared along the west
coast of the United States but tuna and shrimp were attracted to the warm waters
c. The gradual warming of the earth is known as the Greenhouse effect could
dramatically change climates worldwide
d. Water temperature in some parts of the Pacific Ocean rose to as much as 14
degrees higher than to normal condition
125 China has over one fifth of the world’s population and its leaders believe that
its large population hinders the economic progress of the country and to address
this problem they want to achieve equal death rate and birth rate in population.
This government action to limit the population is known as the
a. Baby Boom C. Population pyramid
b. Population distribution D. Zero population growth
126 Given the current condition of Africa, it is still considered as the most rural
and least urbanized continent in the world. With these characteristics, which
among the following sentences is the least contributory factor to the current
socio-political and economic problems of Africa?
a. Few states are ethnically homogenous and infancy of a strong sense of
national unity among tribal leaders
b. Insufficient capital technology, political instability and poorly trained workforce
to push development among the African nations
c. The increasing percentage of school-age children who did not attend school
low literacy rate and a grate number of world’s AIDS deaths
d. The replacement of Christianity among the Islamized society in Africa along
with the continuous practice of animism among few villages
127 The biggest and most populated island in the Philippine Archipelago
a. Cebu D. Mindanao
b. Leyte E. Negros
c. Luzon
128 As of 1996, what sector of Philippine economy shows an increase near to
50%?
a. Agricultural Sector D. Service Sector
b. Energy Sector E. Tourism Sector
c. Mining Sector
129 Which of the following is not included in the main geographical and political-
cultural subdivisions of Asia?
a. North Asia D. Southeast Asia
b. Northwest Asia E. Southwest Asia
c. South Asia
130 This continent is the largest and it covers almost 33% of the earth’s surface.
It is consider as the most diverse continent and home for earliest civilization and
major religions of the world
a. Africa D. Europe
b. Asia E. North America
c. Austria and Oceania
131 Which area of the world has been described as the “symbol of worldwide
demographic, environmental and societal stress/problems”?
a. Africa D. North America
b. Asia E. South America
c. Austria/Oceania
132 Which of the following continent is considered as the world’s most productive
in agriculture?
a. Africa D. North America
b. Australia and Oceania E. South America
c. Europe
133 If the Caribbean Islands may be combined with Mexico and Central America,
it could be collectively and properly described as:
a. Latin America D. South America
b. Middle America E. The Americas
c. North America
134 The name “Oceania” is widely used to refer to the scattered group of islands
a. Central and Southern Pacific Ocean
b. Central and Western Pacific Ocean
c. Melanesia (Black Islands)
D. Micronesia (Little islands)
E. Polynesia (Many islands)
135 What country is considered as largest producer of Diamond, although few of
its diamonds are of gem quality?
a. Australia D. New Zealand
b. Canada E. South Africa
c. Mexico
136 The world’s largest island is:
a. Australia D. Greenland
b. China E. Madagascar
c. Iceland
137 What sea is often included in the physical definition of North America?
a. Baltic Sea D. Read Sea
b. Caribbean Sea E. South China Sea
c. Mediterranean Sea
138 It is the longest mountain chain in the world
a. Andes D. Kunlun
b. Himalayas E. Pamir
c. Karakoram
139 What religious group suffered heavily in Europe during the Nazi Holocaust?
a. Atheist D. Jewish
b. Buddhist E. Muslim
c. Christian
140 Most of the people in Latin America during the colonial period came from
what known place in the world?
a. Amazon Rainforest D. Oceania
b. Andes Mountain E. Scandinavian
c. Iberian Peninsula
141 It is considered as one of the worst eruption of the century that almost
affects the earth’s atmosphere due to its ash falls
a. Mt. Hibuk-Hibok D. Mt. Pinatubo
b. Mt. Kanlaon E. Taal Volcano
c. Mt. Mayon
142 Which part of the earth where we can experience six (6) months of
continuous daylight and six (6) months continuous darkness each year?
a. Greenland D. North Pole
b. Greenwich, England E. Pacific Ocean
c. Iceland
143 In what part of the world can you approximately find the International Date
Line (IDL)?
a. Atlantic Ocean D. Pacific Ocean
b. Greenwich, England E. South Pole
c. North Pole
144 In what part of the world can you find the longest and largest coral reef which
is also known s the “Great Barrier Reef”?
a. Africa D. North America
b. Australia E. South America
c. Europe
145 It is a common knowledge that all bodies of water are interconnected with
one another but this ocean covers 1/3 of the world from Arctic to Antartica
a. Arctic Ocean D. Pacific Ocean
b. Indian Ocean E. South Atlantic Ocean
c. North Atlantic Ocean
146 Which of the following countries is not part of the Association of the South
East Asian Nations (ASEAN)?
a. Malaysia D. Taiwan
b. Philippines E. Thailand
c. Singapore
147 Among the South American nations, this country is the only Portuguese
speaking country
a. Argentina D. Mexico
b. Brazil E. Peru
c. Chile
148 The first African nation that tried to establish industrialization to lessen the
worsening unemployment rate of the country
a. Bostwana D. South Africa
b. Egypt E. Zaire
c. Kenya
149 It is known to the ancient and modern world that this is the home of rich and
key cities of the world. It is also of the major tourist destination and it provides a
well designed airports and railways across the continent
a. Africa D. Europe
b. Asia E. South America
c. Australia
150 The opening of the Suez Canal connects the trading route between these
two bodies of water
a. Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
b. Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico
c. Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal
D. Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
E. South China Sea and Philippine Sea
151 This is the known Peninsula in Europe that occupied by Norway, Sweden,
Denmark also included is Iceland and Finland
a. Apennines D. Jutland
b. Balkan E. Scandinavian
c. Iberian
152 Map projections have particular purposes; specifically what do we call
projections that show all areas on Earth’s surface in proper proportion to
visualize patterns of distribution with spatial area?
a. Albers conic projection
b. Equal area projection
c. Gnomonic projection
D. Lamber azimuthal projection
E. Mercator projection
153 When these imaginary lines are used in combination, it gives you a unique
destination to every point on Earth?
a. International Date Line (IDL)
b. Lines of Longitude and Latitude
c. North, East, West and South Hemisphere
D. North Pole and South Pole
E. Prime Meridian & Equator
154 Earthquakes and volcanic activities were frequently experienced by the
Philippines due to:
a. Climatic change in Asia for a long period of time
b. Erosion caused by heavy winds and typhoons all year round
c. High and low humidity brought by Northeasterly and Southeasterly wind
d. Short, sharp and shift flowing rivers from Luzon to Mindanao
e. Unstable Pacific floor under the Philippine territory
155 Manila has a good medical facilities but there is a great need for medical
people specially in the rural areas, the main factor for this situation is:
a. Great exodus of medial practitioners like Nurses, Medical Technician and
Medical Doctors going abroad
b. Low quality of graduates that cannot passed both local and international
standards for medical practices
c. Political unrest and security of rural hospital across the nation due to terrorism
and local conflicts
d. Small number of medical graduates like medical doctors and nurses to support
the needs of the country
e. Traditional medicine is a strong competitor for the scientific advancement of
our Medicinal Science in rural areas
156 The “Rood of the World” may be associated to:
a. Diverse ethnic group of Asia
b. Frequent occurrence of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
c. Numerous islands, arranged in a series of arcs
d. Series of high mountains and plateaus
e. Super continent Pangaea and its cultural heritage
157 In the 19th century, most Europeans considered Africa as “The Dark
Continent” because:
a. Most African nations had been subjected to European domination
b. Most inhabitants are literally black or dark people of this continent
c. Most of its economic and political activities were dependent to industrialized
nations
d. Most of the African land area is covered by vast desert and rugged mountains
e. Most of the African interior was unexplored and not colonized by European
and other neighboring nations
158 The following statement refers to the general characteristics of African
people in terms of their cultural traits except for:
a. Few nations have developed a strong sense of national unity among its people
b. Imposition of colonial boundaries among African people further divide the
continent
c. Indigenous churches brought common traditions and practices among African
people
d. Traditional values prevailed over the African Tribes
e. Various languages further perpetual tribal identities over and above national
identity
159 The population statistics as of 2004 shows evidences that population
explosion will bring:
a. A 100% increase by 2050 in terms of population
b. Africa to its greatest annual increase among the other continents
c. Declined life expectancy in developing countries due to famine and diseases
d. One child policy to Asian nations
e. Stability in terms of population growth rate
160 One of the major issues between US and Mexico which led US government
to take action against the growing population of Mexico.
a. Assist rapid economic growth of Mexico to eliminate poverty
b. Control the great demand of farmers for the south flowing Colorado River for
dry region
c. Control the increase of illegal crossing of Mexicans to the US border in search
of employment
d. Manifest a virtual veto power of US towards Mexico’s economic policy
e. Support peasant rebels stage war against the state
161 What do you call the new racial type created due to intermarriages of most
Caucasian and African slaves brought to Brazil and Colombia?
a. Aborigine D. Mulatto
b. Indian E. Native American
c. Mestizo
162 Which of the following is not a human activity that threats the incredible
biological diversity of the Amazon Wildlife?
a. El Niño Phenomenon
b. Development of rural settlement
c. Increased in demand for lumber
D. Massive deforestation
E. Road construction
163 The word “Narcotraficantes” is associated with:
a. Annual occurrences of El Niño Phenomenon
b. Colombia’s illegal drug trade
c. Destruction of the Amazon Forest
d. Trading of Black slaves from Africa
e. Volcanic and earthquake activities in the Andes mountains
164 Which of the following reasons why people cannot establish a permanent
settlement in Antartica?
a. Danger of nuclear weapons testing over the territory
b. Environmental problems like oil spills
c. It is the coldest place on earth and experiencing the strongest wind
d. Ozone concentration in the area above the continent
e. The growing controversy over the claims of different nations over the territory
165 The three leading financial centers of the world included the following key
cities of:
a. Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Seoul
b. Beijing, Sydney, Washington DC
c. Berlin, Mexico City, Singapore
D. Hong Kong, Paris, Rome
E. London, New York, Tokyo
166 The leading industry both for value and employment of many people in
Australia.
a. Electronics & information technology
b. Food processing
c. Forestry and fishing
d. Production of machinery for transportation
e. Tourism
167 Chernobyl will be remembered as
a. Commonwealth of Independent States
b. Economic bloc of former USSR to European Community
c. Place of the nuclear reactor explosion
d. Site of the 1992 Olympics
e. Space launcher of Russian Cosmonauts that blasted
168 The following are general characteristics of an industrialized country except
for one.
a. Economic and political stability
b. High literacy rate
c. Longer life expectancy
d. Low infant mortality
e. One child policy per family
169 . Filipino citizens have the power to participate in the establishment or
administration of government such as right to vote and be voted upon as an
exercise of ____________________.
a.Politicalrights
b.Civilrights
c.Socialrights
d. Right to Suffrage
170 Based on the early historical accounts of Europe these two nations had
strong ties with the European culture and the Asian nations.
A. Australia and New Zealand D. North Korea and South Korea
B. India and Sri Lanka E. Turkey and Russia
C. Iran and Iraq
171 Among the 5 continents below
i. Africa 4 Australia/Oceania
ii. Antartica 5 Europe
iii. Asia
Arrange the continents from smallest to biggest in terms of its population based
on the estimated 2004 data
A. 5 3 1 2 4 D. 1 3 4 2 5
B. 3 1 4 5 2 E. 4 5 1 3 2
C. 2 4 5 1 3
172 The following statements refer to the African condition that hinders its
potential towards economic growth except for one:
a. Diverse natural resources
b. Insufficient capital technology
c. Political instability
d. Poorly trained workforce
e. Small purchasing power
173 Which of the following Asian countries has historical ties with European city
and it was considered as the heart of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empire?
a. Iraq (Mesopotamia) D. Saudi Arabia
b. Israel E. Turkey
c. Russia
174 The following occurrences are all natural hazards that the world is
experiencing across the time except for one:
a. Deforestation D. Tsunami
b. Diastrophism E. Volcanic Eruption
c. El Niño and La Niña
175 This is known super continent that broke up million and million years ago.
a. Atlantis D. Pangaea
b. Gondwanaland E. Tethys
c. Laurasia
176 Arrange the continents from biggest to smallest in terms of land area.
A. 3 1 2 5 4 D. 4 3 2 5 1
B. 2 3 4 1 5 E. 5 2 4 1 3
C. 1 4 5 2 3
177. What is the possible consequence of meritocracy in a social system?
A. Rule by the wealthy and powerful.
B. Leadership by people of talent.
C. Culture of elitism.
D. Rule by those with noble birth.
178 Among the developing Asian nations, it is widely promoted to be one of the
better solution to poverty and unemployment problems.
A. Cooperation D. Privatization
B. Importation E. Urbanization
c. Industrialization
179 All of the following constitute the meaning of political science except:
A. A basic knowledge and understanding of the state.
B. It is primarily concerned with the association of human beings into a political
community.
C. Common knowledge every events taking place in the society.
D. It deals with the relationship among men and groups which are subject to the
control by the state.
180 It refers to the community of persons more or less numerous, permanently
occupying
definite portion of territory, having a government of their own to which the great
body of inhabitants render obedience, and enjoying freedom from external
control.
A. Sovereignty
B. Nation
C. Citizenship
D. State
181 It refers to the agency through which the will of the state is formulated,
expressed and
carried out.
A. Government
B. Sovereignty
C. Constitution
D. Laws
182 What are the four elements of state?
A. people, territory, sovereignty, government
B. people, constitution, territory, government
C. government, law, peace, territory
D. constitution, people, land, independence
183 What theory asserts that the early states must have been formed by
deliberate and voluntary compact among the people to form a society and
organize government for their common good.
A. Necessity Theory
B. Devine Right Theory
C. Social Contract Theory
D. Social Compact Theory
184. Government exists and should continue to exist for the benefit of the people.
A The statement is a general truth.
B The statement is just an assumption.
D There is no basis for judgment.
DThere is no basis for judgment.
185 . What are the forms of government in which the political power is exercised
by a few privilege class.
A Oligarchy and Aristocracy
C Theocracy and Fascismarchy
CTheocracy and Fascism
D Democracy and Tyranny
186. The pre-colonial Philippines has no established government. Its villages and
settlements were called barangays.
A Only the first statement is true and correct.
B Only the second statement is true and correct.
C Both statements are true and correct.
D Both statements are untrue and incorrect.
187. There were four social classes of people in the pre-colonial barangays.
They were the nobles, freemen, serfs, and the slaves.
AOnly the first statement is true and correct.
BOnly the second statement is true and correct.
A Only the first statement is true and correct.ct.
D Both statements are untrue and incorrect.
188. What are the two known written codes during the pre-Spanish era in the
Philippines?
A. Maragtas and Kalantiaw Codes
B. Sumakwil and Sulayman Codes
C. Panay and Subanon Codes
D. Hammurabi and Ur Nammu Codes
189. Under the Spanish colonial government, who directly governed the
Philippines?
AThe Governor-General
A The Governor-Generalico
C The Royal Audiencia
D The King of Spain
190. What is the first city to be established in 1565 in the Philippines?
A Manila
B Davao
C Cebu
D Iloilo
191.The government which Spain established in the Philippines was defective. It
was a government for the Spaniards and not for the Filipinos.
A. Only the first statement is true and correct.
B. Only the second statement is true and correct.
C. Both statements are true and correct.
D. Both statements are untrue and incorrect
192. What was the secret society founded in 1896 that precipitated the glorious
revolution against the Spaniards.
A The Katipunan
B The Kalahi
C The Biak na Bato Republic
D The Ilustrado
193. Arranged the sequence of governments during the revolutionary era:
1. The Dictatorial Government
2. The Revolutionary Government
3. The Biak-na-Bato Republic
4. The First Philippine Republic
A2314
B3124
C3412
D1234
194. Arranged according to its establishment during the American Regime:
1. The Commonwealth Government
2. The Military Government
3. The Civil Government
A. 1 2 3
B. 2 3 1
C. 3 2 1
D. 2 1 3
195. What was the civil government established during the Japanese occupation
of the Philippines?
A The Japanese Imperial Government
B The Philippine Republic
C The Puppet Government of Japan
D The Philippine Executive Commission
196. The Constitution used by the Philippine government from the
commonwealth period until 1973.
A The Malolos Constitution
B The Biak-na-Bato Constitution
C The 1935 Constitution
D The 1901 Constitution
197. What kind of government was installed under the 1973 Constitution under
the Marcos regime?
A Modified Presidential system
B Modified Parliamentary system
C Military system
D Bicameral system
198. A de facto government acquires a de jure status when it gains wide
acceptance from the people and recognition from the community of nations.
AThe statement is true and valid.
B The statement is true and valid..
C The statement is a fallacy.
D The statement is doubtful.
199. It is defined as written instrument by which the fundamental powers of the
government are established, limited and defined and by which these powers are
distributed among the several departments or branches for their and useful
exercise for the benefit of the people.
A Laws
B Statutes
C Constitution
D Ordinances
200. There is no Constitution that is entirely written or unwritten.
A The statement is true and correct.
C The statement is partially correct.
CThe statement is partially correct.
D There is no basis to conclude.
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ANS KEY (1-200)
1. A 51. B 101. B 151. E
2. C 52. D 102. C 152. B
3. A 53. D 103. C 153. B
4. B 54. D 104. D 154. E
5. D 55. B 105. B 155. A
6. B 56. C 106. D 156. D
7. A 57. A 107. B 157. E
8. C 58. B 108. B 158. C
9. D 59. B 109. B 159. B
10. A 60. C 110. C 160. C
11. B 61. B 111. A 161. D
12. C 62. A 112. A 162. A
13. D 63. A 113. A 163. B
14. B 64. C 114. C 164. C
15. C 65. D 115. B 165. E
16. D 66. D 116. D 166. B
17. A 67. C 117. A 167. C
18. B 68. B 118. D 168. E
19. A 69. D 119. B 169. A
20. D 70. C 120. D 170. E
21. C 71. C 121. C 171. C
22. C 72. C 122. D 172. A
23. C 73. D 123. C 173. E
24. A 74. A 124. C 174. A
25. B 75. D 125. D 175. D
26. B 76. D 126. D 176. C
27. B 77. B 127. C 177. B
28. A 78. D 128. D 178. C
29. D 79. D 129. B 179. D
30. D 80. D 130. A 180. D
31. C 81. D 131. A 181. A
32. A 82. B 132. D 182. A
33. D 83. D 133. B 183. C
34. D 84. C 134. A 184. A
35. B 85. A 135. A 185. A
36. D 86. D 136. E 186. C
37. B 87. A 137. B 187. C
38. B 88. D 138. A 188. A
39. C 89. C 139. D 189. A
40. A 90. B 140. C 190. C
41. C 91. C 141. D 191. C
42. D 92. C 142. D 192. A
43. B 93. C 143. D 193. B
44. B 94. D 144. A 194. B
45. C 95. C 145. D 195. D
46. B 96. D 146. D 196. C
47. A 97. B 147. B 197. B
48. C 98. D 148. D 198. A
49. A 99. C 149. D 199. C
50. C 100. B 150. D 200. A