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

Ang SAGOT po ay nasa baba.

1 He was the last Spanish Governor-General in the Philippines.

Diego de los Rios
Basilio Agustin
Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
Narciso Claveria

2) The Republic Act that requires the compulsory teaching of Rizal Course and the lives of other
Filipino patriots is ______.
R.A. 7796
R.A. 7784
R.A. 1425
R.A. 8049

3) This Republic Act created the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA):
R.A. 7796
R.A. 7784
R.A. 1425
R.A. 8049

4) An Act Stengthening Teacher Education in the Philippines by establishing Centers of Excellence

and creating a Teacher Education Council.
R.A. 7796
R.A. 7784
R.A. 1425
R.A. 8049

5) It prohibits hazing and other forms of initiation rites in fraternies, sororities, and other illegitimate
organizations.
R.A. 7796
R.A. 7784
R.A. 1425
R.A. 8049

6) Rizal was eight years old when he wrote this poem. He realized the ultimate importance of having
a native tongue.
Remembrance to my Hometown
Our Mother Tounge
To Education
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.
Remembrance to my Hometown
Our Mother Tounge
To Education
Initimate Alliance between Religion and Education

8)In this poem, Rizal compared education to the goodness of light, wisdom, hope, peace and truth.
Remembrance to my Hometown
Our Mother Tounge
To Education
Initimate Alliance between Religion and Education

9) In this poem, Rizal noted the role of religion in attaining good education.
Remembrance to my Hometown
Our Mother Tounge
To Education
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.
To the Filipino Youth
They Ask Me for Verses
Hymn to Talisay
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?
Remembrance to my Hometown
Our Mother Tounge
To Education
Initimate Alliance between Religion and Education

12) Written in 1895, the verses were used against him during his trial in December 1896.
Remembrance to my Hometown
Our Mother Tounge
To Education
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.
Remembrance to my Hometown
Our Mother Tounge
To Education
Initimate Alliance between Religion and Education

14) The highest mountain in the continent of Africa is ______.

Mount Everest
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Fuji
Mount Apo

15) He coined the term "survival of the fittest."

Karl Marx
August Comte
Herbert Spencer
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."
APEC
ASEAN
NAFTA
GATT

17) The mountain that separates the continents of Asia and Europe is ______.
Ural Mountain
Mount Everest
Mount Kilimanjaro
Mount Fuji

18) The "yellow race" is also known as:

Caucasians
Mongoloids
Negroids
Malays
19) Year 2014 has been declared by Pope Francis as Year of the ______.
Laity
Hope
Faith
Righteousness

20) The Russian President who gave Crimea to Ukraine in 1954 is ______.
Vladimir Putin
Michael Gorbachev
Joseph Stalin
Nikita Krushchev

21) Which of the following countries is located in Central America:

Mexico
Puerto Rico
Panama
Colombia

22) The capital city of Australia.

Melbourne
Sydney
Canberra
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?
Determining the salaries of the President and the Vice President.
Declaring a legislative measure unconstitutional.
Declaring an act of the President unconstitutional.
Impeaching the President

24) ______ was named "Distinguished and Ever Loyal City" by Legazpi.
Manila
Cebu
Bohol
Samar and Leyte

25) A Visayan bamboo drum:

Kudyapi
Tultogan
Silbay
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"?
Japan
France
Italy
Germany

27) The first Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines.

Sergio Osmeña
Mariano Trias
Ramon Avanceña
Salvador Laurel

28) Who was the Spanish Governor-General who ordered the deportation of Jose Rizal to Dapitan?
Gov. Gen. Eulogio Despujol
Gov. Gen. Carlos Maria dela Torre
Gov. Gen. Camilo de Polavieja
Gov. Gen. Fermin Jaudenes

29) Who was the hero of the Battle at Tirad Pass?

Macario Sakay
Diego Silang
Antonio Luna
Gregorio del Pilar

30) What is the Bukidnon plateau known for?

Strawberry plantation
Banana plantation
Orchidarium
Pineapple plantation

31) Corazon Aquino is to Freedom Constitution as Ferdinand Marcos is to______

Subservience to America
Ties with Asian nations
New society
"Filipinos First" policy

32) In whose term was the celebration date of Philippine Independence Day changed from July 4 to
June 12?
Diosdado Macapagal
Carlos P. Garcia
Ferdinand Marcos
Elpidio Quirino

33) In which order did the following occupy the Philippines?

Spaniards, Americans, Japanese, British
Spaniards, Americans, British, Japanese
British, Spaniards. Americans, Japanese
Spaniards, British, Americans, Japanese

34) Which is a visible Hispanic legacy?

Love for fast food
Love for basketball
Prevalence of noodles
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?
Ferdinand Marcos
Ramon Magsaysay
Carlos P. Garcia
Elpidio Quirino

36) Why is the Philippines described to have the largest Diaspora network in the world?
OFWs dollar remittances prop the nation's economy
A number of Filipinas marry foreigners
Its insular nature makes its people live far apart
About 11 % of its population is overseas

37) Who was the Katipunero through whom the Katipunan was discovered by Fr. Mariano Gil?
Apolonio de la Cruz
Teodoro Patiño
Jose del Rosario
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?
Agueda Esteban
Trinidad Tecson
Teresa Magbanua
Gregoria de Jesus

39) The first woman in Panay to fight in the Philippine revolution, also known as the Visayan Joan of
Arc.
Agueda Esteban
Trinidad Tecson
Teresa Magbanua
Gregoria de Jesus

40) In a cooperative, what is the maximum term of a Board of Director?

Three consecutive terms
two terms but not consecutive
One term only
two consecutive terms
41) For the organization and registration of a cooperative, what is the required minimum number of
persons?
25
30
15
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_____.
profit and loss
supply and demand
opportunity and cost
comparative advantage
43) Which economic system is based on free enterprise?
Mixed economies
Capitalism
Communism
Globalism

44) What is GNP in economics?

General National Product, a way to detect a country's economic growth.
Gross National Product, a way to determine a country's productivity.
General National Product, a way to detect a country's productivity.
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 ______.
lack of discipline
tendency to be lazy
extreme personalism
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?
Bahala na
Bahala na with malasakit
Flexibility
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?
Utang-na-loob
Lack of discipline
Extreme personalism
Colonial mentality

48) A foreigner once remarked: "I envy Filipinos. They can sleep anywhere." What Filipino trait is
being praised?
Faith in God
Joy and humor
Adaptability
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?
Asia
North America
Australia
Europe

50) Which was the first hominid with marked expansion of the brain?
Homo sapiens
Homo erectus
Homo habilis
Neanderthal man
51 The earliest form of government of the filipinos was?
Pueblo
Barangay
Encomienda
Alcaldia

52. The name "felipas" was given to the territory that spain later colonized by:
Magellan
Legazpi
Erdaneta
Villabos

53 Who led the first europeans who arrived in the philippine history?
Miguel lopez de legazpi
Magellan
c. Roy villabos
Ferdinand magellan

54 The greatest contribution of spain to filipino culture was?

Education
Development of traded
Construction of roads and other infrastructures
Christianization of the Filipinos
55 Ferdinand magellan was killed by lapu-lapu's men in the?
Battle of manila bay
Battle of mactan
Battle of cebu
Battle of limasawa

56 What title was given to the head of the centralized government established by the spaniards in
the philippines?
Corregidor
Encomendero
Gobernadocillo
Governor general

57 The katipunan was the movement founded by bonifacio. it's major objective was:
Seek reforms from spain
Demand for equal rights and priveleges for filipinos
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:
Guam
Hongkong
Singapore
Dapitan

59 Emilio aguinlado declared the independence of the Phil.in kawit cavite on?
July 4, 1946
June 12. 1898
July 4, 1898
August 25, 1896

60 The Americans acquired the philippines as their colony because

They invated the philippines
They helped Filipinos fight spaniards
Spain ceded the philippines by virtue of the treaty of Paris of 1898
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

De facto
De jure
Both A&B
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?
Israel
East Timor
Iraq
Iran
65 In which poem did Rizal write about offering one’s life for one’s country?
A La Juventud Filipina
Song of Maria Clara
Sa Aking mga Kabata
Mi Ultimo Adios

66. What factor was a major cause of both World War I and World War II?
The spread of Marxian ideas into Europe
The dropping of atomic bombs
Nationalism and national borders
The rise of totalitarian fascist states

67. The third and last military governor of the Philippines was
Gen. Wesley Merritt
Gen. Elwell Otis
Gen. Arthur MacArthur
Gen. Douglas MacArthur
.
68. Which is common to Sun Yat Sen and Mahatma Gandhi?
Promoted a society ruled by religious leaders
Rejected violence as a way to political power
Led a successful nationalistic movement in their respective countries
Supported Marxist philosophy to change existing governments
.
69. Nebuchadnezzar was to the Babylonian Empire as Asoka was to the ______ Empire.
Roman
Gupta
Greek
 Maurya
.
70. How is the so-called colonial mentality manifested?
Cultural relativism
Cultural diversity
Xenocentrism
Ethnocentrism

71. Which is a safeguard against unfair trade practices like short-weighing?

Total Quality Movement
Consumerism
Consumer vigilance
Substandardization
.
72. As an effect of our geography, in which of the following island/s do people travel mostly by
water?
Luzon
Mindanao
Visayas
Visayas and Mindanao
.
73. As an insular country, to which principle does the Philippines adhere when it comes to territorial
boundary?
Two hundred nautical miles of the country’s coast
Three hundred fifty nautical miles from shore
Three-mile territorial limit
Archipelagic doctrine
.
74. The term that refers to the class of Filipinos who were free and independent
Timawa
Maharlika
Aliping namamahay
Aliping saguiguilid
.
75. Which led to the creation of Pakistan as a nation in 1947? Religious differences between
Hindus and Christians
Christians and Muslims
Hindus and Buddhists
Hindus and Muslims

76. The Spanish expedition responsible for naming the archipelago Filipinas
Magellan’s expedition
Loarca expedition
Legaspi expedition
 Villalobos expedition

77This often called a "heaven of peace" in Central America. This country had led the way in forest
conservation and demilitarization.
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
El Salvador
Honduras

78 Who constructed Suez Canal?

Fyodor Litke
Pyotr Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky
Voin Rimsky-Korsakov
Ferdinand de Lesseps

79 La Solidaridad is to the reformists while _____ is to Katipunero

Pahayag
La Propaganda
The Decalogue
Kalayaan

80. What factor was a major cause of both World War I and World War II?
The spread of Marxian ideas into Europe
The dropping of atomic bombs
Nationalism and national borders.
The rise of totalitarian fascist states

81. In which organization is the Philippines a member to fight communist aggression?

APEC
ASA
UN
SEATO

82. The theory that population increases by geometrical ratio while the means of subsistence
increases by arithmetical ratio is attributed to?
Karl Marx
Robert Malthus
Emile Durkheim
Aristotle

83. In what instance is the Filipino double-standard morality shown?

A couple brings their sick child to the doctor then later to the espiritista
Young parents bring up their children in a manner different from how they were brought up.
Illiterate parents are eager to send their children to school even if they themselves did not go to
school .
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?

Northwest
Southeast .
Southwest
Northeast

85. The important factors which have contributed to the weakness in the internalization of desirable
values is the?
Lack of models among the very people expected to exemplify these values
Use of approaches which are mainly cognitive rather than effective
Lack of follow up systems from one grade level to another
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?
Police department
Judiciary department
Legislative department
Executive department

87. The term that refers to the class of Filipinos who were free and independent
Timawa
Maharlika
Aliping namamahay
Aliping saguiguilid

88. The Spanish expedition responsible for naming the archipelago Filipinas
Magellan’s expedition
Loarca expedition
Legaspi expedition
Villalobos expedition

89. The third and last military governor of the Philippines was
Gen. Wesley Merritt
Gen. Elwell Otis
Gen. Arthur MacArthur
Gen. Douglas MacArthur
90. Which Katipunan member commuted from Cavite to Manila to buy materials used to make
ammunitions?
Teresa Magbanua
Agueda Esteban
Teodora Alonso
Trinidad Tecson

91.Which economic system is based on free enterprise?

Globalism
Mixed economies
Capitalism
Communism

92. How is the so-called colonial mentality manifested?

Cultural relativism
Cultural diversity
Xenocentrism
Ethnocentrism

93. Which is a safeguard against unfair trade practices like short-weighing?

Total Quality Movement
Consumerism
Consumer vigilance
Substandardization

94. If the seven continents were arranged from largest to smallest, in which order does Australia
fall?
4th
5th
6th
7th

95. In which continent can we find stormy Cape Horn which is known as the graveyard of ships and
sailors?
Africa
Australia
South America
Asia

96. Which led to the creation of Pakistan as a nation in 1947? Religious differences between
Hindus and Christians
Christians and Muslims
Hindus and Buddhists
Hindus and Muslims
97. Which is common to Sun Yat Sen and Mahatma Gandhi?
Promoted a society ruled by religious leaders
Rejected violence as a way to political power
Led a successful nationalistic movement in their respective countries
Supported Marxist philosophy to change existing governments

98. Nebuchadnezzar was to the Babylonian Empire as Asoka was to the ______ Empire.
Roman
Gupta
Greek
Maurya

99. With the opposition of the parity rights in mind, who does NOT belong to the group?
Claro M. Recto
Jose Laurel
Manuel Roxas
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 ____
Become independent from Spain
Become a province of Spain
Be independent from Spain with certain conditions
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?
Ramon Magsaysay
Diosdado Macapagal
Carlos Garcia
Ferdinand Marcos

102. In which country did the Philippines participate in the world’s peacekeeping operations by
sending doctors, nurses, soldiers and police?
Israel
East Timor
Iraq
Iran

103. As an effect of our geography, in which of the following island/s do people travel mostly by
water?
Luzon
Mindanao
Visayas
Visayas and Mindanao

104. As an insular country, to which principle does the Philippines adhere when it comes to
territorial boundary?
Two hundred nautical miles of the country’s coast
Three hundred fifty nautical miles from shore
Three-mile territorial limit
Archipelagic doctrine

105. Which part/s of the Visayas has/have comparatively more excessively moist climate and limited
arable lands?
Western
Eastern
Eastern and Central
Central and Western

106. Which follows Pres. Garcia’s “Filipino First Policy”? Filipinos

Should buy and consume Filipino products only
Should not contribute to the brain drain problem
Should be selective in the entry in the entry of foreign professionals in the country
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?
China, Thailand, Brunei, Malaysia
China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia
Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Malaysia
China, Thailand, Brunei, Malaysia

108. The following are our constitutional rights EXCEPT to

Free access to legal assistance which shall not be denied due to poverty
Have access to all records of the government
Be presumed innocent until proven guilty
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
social change C. cultural change
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?
achieve role C. hereditary role
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
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
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?
enculturation C. indoctrination
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:
culture is borrowed C. culture is varied
culture is a shared product D. culture is relative

119 The teaching and learning of religion and values mostly make use of
enculturation C. culturation
indoctrination D. acculturation

120 In order to achieve the goals for change, all include the following strategies EXCEPT
Change must involve all sectors of the society
Change must be centralized where only a few initiate the change
Change must be holistic that focuses on the individual and the system
Change should come from the leaders and the people

121 Which change is bought about by discovery or modernization to increase production?

cultural change C. technological change
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
It is a tropical country and geographically located in the northeastern part of the world.
Philippines has one of the highest literacy rates in Asia with existing policy of free and compulsory
six years in elementary.
The establishment of the first Philippine Republic gave birth to the first constitutional democracy in
Asia
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?
Azimuthal Mapping C. Equal Area Mapping
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?
Occurrences of hurricanes and heavy rainfall in the mid-Pacific region in a normal condition
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
The gradual warming of the earth is known as the Greenhouse effect could dramatically change
climates worldwide
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?
Few states are ethnically homogenous and infancy of a strong sense of national unity among tribal
leaders
Insufficient capital technology, political instability and poorly trained workforce to push
development among the African nations
The increasing percentage of school-age children who did not attend school low literacy rate and a
grate number of world’s AIDS deaths
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
Cebu D. Mindanao
Leyte E. Negros
Luzon

128 As of 1996, what sector of Philippine economy shows an increase near to 50%?
Agricultural Sector D. Service Sector
b. Energy Sector E. Tourism Sector
Mining Sector

129 Which of the following is not included in the main geographical and political-cultural
subdivisions of Asia?
North Asia D. Southeast Asia
Northwest Asia E. Southwest Asia
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
Africa D. Europe
b. Asia E. North America
Austria and Oceania

131 Which area of the world has been described as the “symbol of worldwide demographic,
environmental and societal stress/problems”?
Africa D. North America
b. Asia E. South America
Austria/Oceania
132 Which of the following continent is considered as the world’s most productive in agriculture?
Africa D. North America
b. Australia and Oceania E. South America
Europe
133 If the Caribbean Islands may be combined with Mexico and Central America, it could be
collectively and properly described as:
Latin America D. South America
Middle America E. The Americas
North America

134 The name “Oceania” is widely used to refer to the scattered group of islands
Central and Southern Pacific Ocean
Central and Western Pacific Ocean
Melanesia (Black Islands)
Micronesia (Little islands)
Polynesia (Many islands)

135 What country is considered as largest producer of Diamond, although few of its diamonds are of
gem quality?
Australia D. New Zealand
Canada E. South Africa
Mexico

136 The world’s largest island is:

a. Australia D. Greenland
b. China E. Madagascar
Iceland

137 What sea is often included in the physical definition of North America?
Baltic Sea D. Read Sea
b. Caribbean Sea E. South China Sea
Mediterranean Sea

138 It is the longest mountain chain in the world

a. Andes D. Kunlun
Himalayas E. Pamir
Karakoram

139 What religious group suffered heavily in Europe during the Nazi Holocaust?
a. Atheist D. Jewish
b. Buddhist E. Muslim
Christian
140 Most of the people in Latin America during the colonial period came from what known place in
the world?
Amazon Rainforest D. Oceania
Andes Mountain E. Scandinavian
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
Mt. Hibuk-Hibok D. Mt. Pinatubo
Mt. Kanlaon E. Taal Volcano
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?
Greenland D. North Pole
b. Greenwich, England E. Pacific Ocean
Iceland

143 In what part of the world can you approximately find the International Date Line (IDL)?
a. Atlantic Ocean D. Pacific Ocean
Greenwich, England E. South Pole
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
Australia E. South America
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
Arctic Ocean D. Pacific Ocean
b. Indian Ocean E. South Atlantic Ocean
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
Philippines E. Thailand
Singapore

147 Among the South American nations, this country is the only Portuguese speaking country
a. Argentina D. Mexico
Brazil E. Peru
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
Egypt E. Zaire
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
Australia

150 The opening of the Suez Canal connects the trading route between these two bodies of water
Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico
Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal
Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
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
Apennines D. Jutland
b. Balkan E. Scandinavian
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?
Albers conic projection
Equal area projection
Gnomonic projection
Lamber azimuthal projection
Mercator projection

153 When these imaginary lines are used in combination, it gives you a unique destination to every
point on Earth?
International Date Line (IDL)
Lines of Longitude and Latitude
North, East, West and South Hemisphere
North Pole and South Pole
Prime Meridian & Equator
154 Earthquakes and volcanic activities were frequently experienced by the Philippines due to:
Climatic change in Asia for a long period of time
Erosion caused by heavy winds and typhoons all year round
High and low humidity brought by Northeasterly and Southeasterly wind
Short, sharp and shift flowing rivers from Luzon to Mindanao
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:
Great exodus of medial practitioners like Nurses, Medical Technician and Medical Doctors going
abroad
Low quality of graduates that cannot passed both local and international standards for medical
practices
Political unrest and security of rural hospital across the nation due to terrorism and local conflicts
Small number of medical graduates like medical doctors and nurses to support the needs of the
country
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:

Diverse ethnic group of Asia
Frequent occurrence of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
Numerous islands, arranged in a series of arcs
Series of high mountains and plateaus
Super continent Pangaea and its cultural heritage

157 In the 19th century, most Europeans considered Africa as “The Dark Continent” because:
Most African nations had been subjected to European domination
Most inhabitants are literally black or dark people of this continent
Most of its economic and political activities were dependent to industrialized nations
Most of the African land area is covered by vast desert and rugged mountains
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:
Few nations have developed a strong sense of national unity among its people
Imposition of colonial boundaries among African people further divide the continent
Indigenous churches brought common traditions and practices among African people
Traditional values prevailed over the African Tribes
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 100% increase by 2050 in terms of population
Africa to its greatest annual increase among the other continents
Declined life expectancy in developing countries due to famine and diseases
One child policy to Asian nations
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.
Assist rapid economic growth of Mexico to eliminate poverty
Control the great demand of farmers for the south flowing Colorado River for dry region
Control the increase of illegal crossing of Mexicans to the US border in search of employment
Manifest a virtual veto power of US towards Mexico’s economic policy
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?
Aborigine D. Mulatto
Indian E. Native American
Mestizo

162 Which of the following is not a human activity that threats the incredible biological diversity of
the Amazon Wildlife?
El Niño Phenomenon
Development of rural settlement
Increased in demand for lumber
Massive deforestation
Road construction

163 The word “Narcotraficantes” is associated with:

Annual occurrences of El Niño Phenomenon
Colombia’s illegal drug trade
Destruction of the Amazon Forest
Trading of Black slaves from Africa
Volcanic and earthquake activities in the Andes mountains

164 Which of the following reasons why people cannot establish a permanent settlement in
Antartica?
Danger of nuclear weapons testing over the territory
Environmental problems like oil spills
It is the coldest place on earth and experiencing the strongest wind
Ozone concentration in the area above the continent
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:
Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Seoul
Beijing, Sydney, Washington DC
Berlin, Mexico City, Singapore
Hong Kong, Paris, Rome
London, New York, Tokyo

166 The leading industry both for value and employment of many people in Australia.
Electronics & information technology
Food processing
Forestry and fishing
Production of machinery for transportation
Tourism

167 Chernobyl will be remembered as

Commonwealth of Independent States
Economic bloc of former USSR to European Community
Place of the nuclear reactor explosion
Site of the 1992 Olympics
Space launcher of Russian Cosmonauts that blasted

168 The following are general characteristics of an industrialized country except for one.
Economic and political stability
High literacy rate
Longer life expectancy
Low infant mortality
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
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.
Australia and New Zealand D. North Korea and South Korea
India and Sri Lanka E. Turkey and Russia
Iran and Iraq

171 Among the 5 continents below

Africa 4 Australia/Oceania
Antartica 5 Europe
Asia
Arrange the continents from smallest to biggest in terms of its population based on the estimated
2004 data
5 3 1 2 4 D. 1 3 4 2 5
3 1 4 5 2 E. 4 5 1 3 2
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172 The following statements refer to the African condition that hinders its potential towards
economic growth except for one:
Diverse natural resources
Insufficient capital technology
Political instability
Poorly trained workforce
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
Russia

174 The following occurrences are all natural hazards that the world is experiencing across the time
except for one:
Deforestation D. Tsunami
b. Diastrophism E. Volcanic Eruption
El Niño and La Niña

175 This is known super continent that broke up million and million years ago.
a. Atlantis D. Pangaea
Gondwanaland E. Tethys
Laurasia

176 Arrange the continents from biggest to smallest in terms of land area.
3 1 2 5 4 D. 4 3 2 5 1
2 3 4 1 5 E. 5 2 4 1 3
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177. What is the possible consequence of meritocracy in a social system?

Rule by the wealthy and powerful.
Leadership by people of talent.
Culture of elitism.
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.
 Cooperation D. Privatization
Importation E. Urbanization
Industrialization

179 All of the following constitute the meaning of political science except:
A basic knowledge and understanding of the state.
It is primarily concerned with the association of human beings into a political community.
Common knowledge every events taking place in the society.
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.
Sovereignty
Nation
Citizenship
State

181 It refers to the agency through which the will of the state is formulated, expressed and
carried out.
Government
Sovereignty
Constitution
Laws

182 What are the four elements of state?

people, territory, sovereignty, government
people, constitution, territory, government
government, law, peace, territory
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.
Necessity Theory
Devine Right Theory
Social Contract Theory
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?
Maragtas and Kalantiaw Codes
Sumakwil and Sulayman Codes
Panay and Subanon Codes
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.
Only the first statement is true and correct.
Only the second statement is true and correct.
 Both statements are true and correct.
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:

The Dictatorial Government
The Revolutionary Government
The Biak-na-Bato Republic
The First Philippine Republic
A2314
B3124
C341 2
D1234

194. Arranged according to its establishment during the American Regime:

The Commonwealth Government
The Military Government
The Civil Government
123
231
321
213

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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