Social Studies Enhancement

Social Science Part 1

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

2. The Act/Law that led to the granting of ten-year transition period.

A. Here-Hawes Cutting Bill B. Tydings-McDuffie Law C. Parity Rights D. Independence Law

3. The Chairman of the 1934 Constitutional Convention.

A. Cecillia Munoz Palma B. Carlos P. Garcia C. Diosdado Macapagal D. 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

5. The “father of social justice.”

A. Claro M. Recto B. Sergio Osmena C. Manuel L. Quezon D. Jose P. Laurel

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

8. The Rizal Day Celebration reminds us about heroes worth

A. Appreciating B. Reading about C. Emulating D. Studying

9. Section 6, Article XIV states that the national language of the Philippines is ________________.

A. English B. Filipino C. Tagalog D. Cebuano

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

14. RA 9155 also known as”_____________.”

A. Basic Education Act of 2001 B. Restructured Basic Education

C. Education For All D. Bridge Program

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

16. President Ramos’ Medium Term Philippines Development Plan (MTPDP).

A. Angat pinoy 2004 B. SONA 2001 C. Philippines 2000 D. Sustainable Development

17. President Estrada’s MTPDP.

A. Angat Pinoy 2004 B. SONA 2001 C. Philippines 2000 D. Sustainable Development

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
35. What is left out when peace education is considered?

A. Dialogue B. Mediation C. Cooperation D. Conflict

36. What is the very foundation of genuine peace and reconciliation?

A. Happiness B. Joy C. Confrontation D. Social Justice

37. The newly appointed secretary of DSWD by Pres. Noynoy Aquino

A. Jinky Soliman B. Dinky Soliman C. Pacquito Ochoa, jr. D. Butch Abad

38. The first essay of Rizal

A. El Amor Partio B. A la Juventud Filipina C. Sa Aking Kabata D. Mi Ultimo Adios

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

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

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

42. The mountain that separates the continents of Asia and Europe.

A. Ural mountain B. Mt. Kilimanjaru C. Mt. Everest D. Mt. Apo

43. The old name of Vietnam

A. Formosa B. Siam C. Persia D. Annam

44. The “yellow Race” also known as:

A. Tigris and Euphrates B. Hwang-Ho and Yangtze C. Nile and Indus D. Aegean and Mekong

45. The major rivers in China

A. Tigris and Euphrates B. Hwang-Ho and Yangtze C. Nile and Indus D. Aegean and Mekong

46. The World biggest peninsula.

A. Arabian peninsula B. Iberian peninsula C. Korean peninsula D. Italy

47. The boot-shaped peninsula

A. Arabian peninsula B. Iberian peninsula C. Korean peninsula D. Italy

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

A. Luzon B. Visayas C. Mindanao D. Isla Verde

49. Man’s conviction is his/her _________

A. Norms B. Belief C. Values D. Mores

50. Also known as the Bangkok Declaration of 1967

A. APEC B. UN C. EU D. ASEAN
Part 2

1. The capital of Denmark

A. Oslo B. Copenhagen C. Stockholm D. Reykjavik

2. Hans Christian Andersen is a Native of what Scandinavian country

A. Denmark B. Norway C. Sweden D. Finland

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

A. Mindoro B. Aklan C. Cebu D. Manila

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

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

A. Philippines B. Brazil C. Britain D. China

6. The longest revolt in the Philippines History

A. Dagohoy revolt B. Diego Silang revolt C. Gabriela Silang revolt D. Palmaris revolt

7. What was our government under the 1935 Constitution?

A. Revolutionary B. Monarchy C. Commonwealth D. Military

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

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

10. The SONA of the President is being delivered every ___________ Monday of July.

A. First B. Second C. Third D. Fourth

11. The process by which a person learns the requirements of the culture by which he or she is surrounded, and
acquires values and behavior’s that are appropriate or necessary in that culture.

A. Assimilation B. Enculturation C. Cultural relativism D. Acculturation

12. The exchange of cultural features that results when groups of individuals having different cultures come into
continuous firsthand 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

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

14. The principle that an individual human beliefs and activities should be understood in terms of his or her own
culture.

A. Assimilation B. Enculturation C. Cultural relativism D. Acculturation

15. The Commanding General of USAFFE

A. General Arthur MacArthur B. General Douglas MacArthur

C. General Jonathan Wainwright D. General Edward P. King

16. The Commander of the American and Filipinos forces in Bataan

A. General Arthur MacArthur B. General Douglas MacArthur

C. General Jonathan Wainwright D. General Edward P. King

17. The Commander of the American and Filipino forces in Corregidor

A. General Arthur MacArthur B. General Douglas MacArthur

C. General Jonathan Wainwright D. General Edward P. King

18. The president of the Japanese-sponsored government

A. Sergio Osmena B. Manuel L. Quezon C. Jorge B. Vargas D. Jose P. Laurel

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

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

A. Cavite

B. Bataan

C. Zambales

D. Pangasinan

21. The government that was interrupted by the Japanese occupation.

A. First Republic

B. Second Republic

C. Third Republic

D. Commonwealth

22. In economy, __________ is a rise in the general level of prices of goods and services in an economy over a
period.

A. Inflation

B. Mercantilism

C. Depression

D. Free trade
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

24. The first American civil Governor

A. William Howard Taft

B. Wesley Merritt

C. Arthur Mac Arthur

D. Murray Bartlett

25. The first American military governor.

A. William Howard Taft

B. Wesley Merritt

C. Arthur Mac Arthur

D. Murray Bartlett

26. The first president of the University of the Philippines

A. William Howard Taft

B. Wesley Merritt

C. Arthur Mac Arthur

D. Murray Bartlett

27. Are traditional courtship songs in the Mexican-Spanish tradition based on the habanera rhythm

A. Harana

B. Kundiman

C. Jazz

D. Modern

28. Teacher Alejandro would like to discuss among his students about Philippine National Artist. The following are all
National Artist in the field of visual arts EXCEPT:

A. Pablo Amorsolo

B. Benedicto Cabrera

C. Federico Alcaraz

D. Vicente Manansala

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

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 of Judas

D. Spolarium

31. The Following are materials used in painting EXCEPT:

A. Canvass

B. Palette

C. Linseed Oil

D. Alabaster

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

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. Lucrecia Reyes Ursula

B. Francisca Reyes Aquino

C. Lucrecia Kasilag

D. Ramon Ubusan

34. The male Filipinos during Pre-Spanish period wore a collarless short-sleeved jacket as the upper part of their
clothing.

A. Bahag

B. Kanggan

C. Putong

D. Baro

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.

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.

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

38. Teacher Jenny, BSED Gradute resigns in her current teaching position as high-school teacher because she has
been forced 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

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

41. What Filipino trait is known for warm welcome to guest?

A. Hospitable

B. Respectful

C. Kind

D. Hard-working

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.

43. Who wrote the Philippines Anthem?

A. Jose Palma

B. Julian Felipe

C. Felipe de Leon

D. Delfina Hermosa

44. Which of the following are characteristics of capitalism EXCEPT?

A. Government ownership

B. Profit driven

C. Laissez-faire

D. Pure competition

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

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

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

48. Cooperatives eventually put-up banks of their own. What are evidence 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

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

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

A. Value

B. Law

C. Mores

D. Folkways