UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND POLITICS

Diagnostic Test

Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. The following are the main factors of cultural change, EXCEPT:

A. Political innovation C. Geographical factor
B. Contact D. Heredity

2. The internal political change is initiated by citizens of the country, EXCEPT:

A. through military threats through embargoes and/or withholding foreign aid
B. through coup d’état
C. through elections
D. through rebellion

3. This refers to the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group of
people to another.
A. Political Diversion C. Enculturation
B. Cultural Diffusion D. Acculturation

4. This term denotes a persistent social interaction sharing the same geographical or
social territory with the same political, authority and cultural expectations.
A. Society C. Culture
B. Politics D. Community

5. The following are the three disciplines of social sciences that interlinked, and you
therefore, you cannot separate one from another, EXCEPT:
A. Astronomy C. Political Science
B. Sociology D. Anthropology

6. Is the branch of knowledge which deals with the scientific study of man, his works, his
body, his behavior and values, in time and space.
A. Anthropology C. Political Science
B. Archaeology D. Social Science
7. Which of the following denotes political science?
A. Researchers analyze how human behavior affects social interactions,
processes, and organization.
B. Researchers analyze the results of policy implementation within their positive
social domain.
C. Researchers analyze the origins of humanity, past and present human
behavior.
D. Researchers analyze the human development and social experiences.

8. Sociology concentrates on society while anthropology focuses on _______.

A. Culture C. Politics
B. Genetic make-up D. Social Structures

9. The following statement best describes the goals of political science, EXCEPT:
A. Understand that there are various types of political systems around the world.
B. Understanding of the nation’s political institutions, culture, and ideologies.
C. Produce new knowledge about humankind and human behavior.
D. Deepen knowledge about politics and government.

10. The following statement best describes the goals of sociology, EXCEPT:
A. Describe the interaction between the individual and society.
B. Views the world from a sociological perspective.
C. Explain the diversity of people and societies.
D. Explain the political aspect as a whole.

11. The following are goals of sociology, EXCEPT:

A. Understand the political contexts in which people live
B. Build a better understanding of humanity
C. Understand ourselves better
C. Help with decision-making

12. Which of the following sociological perspectives teach us about whom to marry?
A. The operation of society guides many of our personal choices.
B. There is no explaining personal feelings like love.
C. Peoples actions reflect the human free will.
D. In the case of love opposites attract.

13. How does anthropology differ from social sciences such as sociology?
A. The other social sciences are much more holistic and integrative in their
approach
B. Anthropology tends to specialize in the workings of specific systems.
C. Anthropology is more important than the other social sciences.
D. Anthropology is holistic and integrative in its approach.
14. What is the relation between sociology and anthropology?
A. Studies relationships of people in the community and political sovereignty.
B. The two focuses on studying the behavior of humans within the societies.
C. Analyzes its cultural and genetic make-up.
D. All of the above

15. Which of the following is considered taboo?

A. In many Jewish and Muslim communities, people are prohibited from eating
pork.
B. Standing in line observing social distancing
C. Helping an elderly to cross the road
D. Hand shaking someone you know

16. The following are the three elements that constitute the Filipino value system,
EXCEPT:
A. Halaga C. Gawa
B. Asal D. Diwa

17. The following are norms being played by the students inside the classroom,
EXCEPT:
A. Cheat or use such material forbidden in the examinations.
B. Interacting in the class discussions with the teachers.
C. Participates in group activities with other student.
D. Attend classes regularly.

18. Which of the following statement is FALSE about culture?

A. Culture is shared and passed down through generations.
B. Cultures around the world are different but equal.
C. Culture is also based on symbols.
D. Culture is inherited genetically.

19. Which of the following statement is TRUE about culture?

A. Culture is learned from our families, peers and society where we live
B. Culture blending with other culture is impossible.
C. Culture does not evolve and adapt changes.
D. Culture does not evolve nor change.

20. Culture is usually assumed to be _______.

A. Always changing
B. Subjective entity
C. Fixed and static
D. All of the above
21. Which of the following statements denotes cultural relativism?
A. Viewing people’s behavior from the perspective of their own culture.
B. Judging another culture by the standards of one’s culture.
C. Judging another culture by its standards.
D. Taking pride in one’s ethnicity.

22. Which of these is an example of ethnocentrism?

A. Westernized woman looking down on a tribal woman for not wearing clothing
B. Understanding why people have strong belief of faith healers.
C. Respecting other cultures of not eating meat.
D. Performing a cultural dance from other country.

23. This refers to the differences in social behaviors that different cultures exhibit
around the world.
A. Cultural differences C. Cultural variation
B. Cultural diversity D. Cultural diffusion

24. They are defined by the duration of socialization, those involved, the methods used,
and the type of experience.
A. Content and process C. Results
B. Enculturation D. Context

25. This occurs when cultural knowledge is passed on to the next bearer who will
perpetuate and ensure the continuation of culture.
A. Socialization C. Enculturation
B. Context D. Content and Process

26. These are repetitive or typical habits and patterns of expected behavior followed
within a group or community.
A. Folkways C. Mores
B. Role D. Status

27. Which of the following depicts conformity?

A. Norman is form a traditional family in the countryside who needs to finish
senior high school. He lives in the city relatives and his daily life involves
gadgets and city fashion. He goes with it but he never forgets his positive
family values.
B. Jake does not take usual 3-day meal to save money. He only eats twice a
day.
C. Susan realizes the need to detach himself from his community to reach his
goals. Otherwise, she will stay stagnant, as to her personal belief.
D. None of the above
28. His father believes that Norman needs to stop schooling and farm immediately
because he will, in the end, anyway. He disagrees with and pushes through with his
plans. This scenario illustrates:
A. Retreatism C. Rebellion
B. Ritualism D. Innovation

29. John grew up being told that to be successful, he needs to master the skill of
farming. Although he wishes to push through it later, he believes that obtaining
academic knowledge would greatly help in his farming later on. He values success
the way his community defines it but deviates and have it his way. John’s decision is
an example of:
A. Ritualism C. Conformity
B. Innovation D. Rebellion

30. This is referred to as an individual or group’s sense of self-respect and self-worth,

physical and psychological integrity and empowerment.
A. Humanity C. Human dignity
B. Social Rights D. Cultural rights

31. These are inalienable rights that protect people’s dignity as human beings.
A. Civil Rights C. Human dignity
B. Human rights D. Human rights education

32. The citizens felt that they are part of the overall society and they felt that the
government values their viewpoints. This is an example of:
A. Exclusive citizenship C. Inclusive citizenship
B. Human dignity D. Human rights education

33. Reciprocity exists when there is an exchange of goods or labor between individuals
in a community. Which of the following shows reciprocity?
A. As a 4P’s beneficiary, you received financial support from the government.
B. You received “ayuda” or financial assistance from the government.
C. You exchange food for the labor extended from your neighbors.
D. You received benefits from social security system.

34. The following are examples of transfer payments, EXCEPT:

A. construction of bridges C. subsidies
B. free education D. Universal Health Care

35. The following banks are owned by private institutions, EXCEPT:

A. Banco de Oro C. Land Bank of the Philippines
B. Bank of the Philippine Islands D. Metrobank
36. An educational institution one will enroll to if he/she is interested to learn in a short
period about shielded metal arc and welding, baking, food processing, etc.
A. Pre-school C. Tertiary School
B. Primary School D. Vocational School

37. Refers to a lifelong process of learning by which every person acquires and
accumulates knowledge, skills, attitude from daily experiences at home, at work, at
play, and from life itself.
A. Primary Education C. Non-formal Education
B. Formal Education D. Informal Education

38. The following are examples of non-formal education, EXCEPT:

A. Alternative Learning System C. Elementary education
B. Adult night class D. Distance education

39. For authority to be binding and stable, it must be legitimate. Hence, legitimacy
means:
A. something or someone is recognized and accepted as right and proper
B. something or someone is supported by public opinion.
C. someone has no command to make a person do things
D. someone has no political will

40. Legitimized from well-established customs, habits, and social structures:

A. Traditional C. Charismatic
B. Dynamic D. Historical

41. It has a more defined political organization and has more or less permanent, fulltime
leader with real authority to make major decisions.
A. nation C. tribe
B. chiefdom D. state

42. Joseph is a member of an organization whose main objective is to protect the

welfare of its members. Joseph’s organization is referred as:
A. cooperative C. NGO
B. labor union D. bank

43. Jessa is a member of an autonomous association whose membership is voluntary

toward the attainment of common economic, social and cultural needs or
aspirations. Jessa’s organization is called:
A. bank C. cooperative
B. corporations D. labor union

44. It refers to a broad category of nonstate organizations representing a company or

 group of people that engage in a lawful activity in relation to a public function, such
as the provision of a good or service to the larger society.
A. corporation C. cooperative
B. bank D. financial organization

45. If you were asked to suggest solutions to income inequality, which of the following is
not feasible?
A. improved Education C. Reciprocity
B. Job Creation D. Workforce Development

46. The following are sources of inequalities, EXCEPT:

A. Relative strength of a state as compared with another in terms of strategic
importance
B. Financial systems of the world
C. Bilateral treaties and pacts
D. Military strength

47. Mark currently resides in Manila but due to some circumstances he decided to
permanently settle in Zamboanga City. His transfer of residence is an example of:
A. International migration C. Internal migration
B. Circular Migration D. Social Movement

48. Jerson is a Filipino who lives and works in Singapore. Hence, Jerson is called:
A. Internal migrant C. Inclusive citizen
B. Overseas Filipino Worker D. Naturalized citizen

49.The following are positive effects of transnational migrations, EXCEPT:

A. Enhance lifestyle opportunities C. Improved language abilities
B. Personal enrichment D. loss of sense of identity

50. The right to participate in a society’s decision-making processes has been accepted
as a basic human right. Hence, citizen engagement is the desired output in this type
of governance:
A. Participatory governance C. Good governance
B. Corporate governance D. Environmental governance

UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND POLITICS

 Diagnostic Test

Key to Answers

1. D 26. B
2. A 27. A
3. B 28. C
4. A 29. A
5. A 30. C
6. A 31. B
7. B 32. C
8. A 33. C
9. C 34. A
10. D 35. C
11. A 36. D
12. A 37. D
13. D 38. A
14. B 39. A
15. A 40. A
16. C 41. B
17. A 42. B
18. D 43. C
19. A 44. A
20. A 45. C
21. A 46. C
22. A 47. C
23. C 48. B
24. A 49. D
25. C 50. A
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TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS
             
Learning No. of
No. of
Competen Code Weight Test Items Cognitive Domains
Days
cies
Knowledg Process Understan Performance
e (25%) ding (30%)
(15%) (30%)
Analyze
social,
political UCSP11/1 Items # 1
1 5 6.0% 4   Item # 4 Item # 2
and 2SPUlb-3 &3
cultural
change
Recogn
ize the
commo
n
concern
s or
intersec
tions of
anthrop
ology, UCSP11/1
2 5 6.0% 4 Item # 6 Item # 5 Item # 8 Item # 7
sociolo 2SPUlb-4
gy, and
political
science
with
respect
to the
phenom
enon of
change
3 Identify UCSP11/1 5 6.0% 3   Item # 11 Item # 10 Item # 9
the 2SPUlb-5
goals of
Anthrop
ology,
Political
 Science
, and
Sociolo
gy
Explain
anthrop
ological
and
sociolo
UCSP11/1 Items #
4 gical 2DCSlc-6
5 6.0% 3   Item # 12  
13 & 14
perspec
tives on
culture
and
society
Describ
e
society
and UCSP11/1
5
2DCSlc-7
5 6.0% 3 Item # 16 Item # 17   Item # 15
culture
as a
comple
x whole
Identify
the
aspects UCSP11/1
Items #
6 of 2SDCSlc- 5 6.0% 3 Item # 20  
6 18 & 19
culture
and
society  
Becom
e aware
of why
and
how UCSP11/1
7 relativis 2DCSld- 5 6.0% 3 Item # 23 Item # 21 Item # 22
m 10
mitigate
s
ethnoce
ntrism
identify
the UCSP11/1
Items #
8 context, 2HSOlle- 5 6.0% 3   Item # 25  
24 & 26
content, 16
process
 es, and
conseq
uences
of
socializ
ation
and
encultur
ation
Identify
the
social
goals
and the
socially
UCSP11/1
accepta Items #
9 2HSOlle- 5 6.0% 3      
ble 17 27-29
means
of
achievi
ng
these
goals
Advocat
e
UCSP11/1
inclusiv Items #
10 2HSOlle- 5 6.0% 3   Item # 31  
e 18 30 & 32
citizens
hip
Explain
the
forms
and UCSP11/1
function 2HSOlla-
s of 24; Items #
12
UCSP11/1
5 6.0% 3     Item # 33
state 34-35
and 2HSOllb-
non- 25
state
instituti
ons
13 Examin UCSP11/1 5 6.0% 3   Item # 36 Items #  
e the 2HSOllf- 37-38
function 26;
s and UCSP11/1
2HSOllf-
importa
27
 nce of
educati
on in
the
society
Analyze
social
and UCSP11/1
14
2HSOllj-23
5 6.0% 3   Item # 41 Item # 40 Item # 39
political
structur
es
Differen
tiate
function
s of UCSP11/1
Item #
15 non- 2HSOllb- 5 6.0% 3   Item # 44
25 42-43
state
instituti
ons in
society  
Sugges
t ways
to UCSP11/1
16 address 2HSOlle- 5 6.0% 2   Item # 46 Item # 45
global 32
inequali
ties  
Describ
e how
human
societie
s adapt
to new
challen
UCSP11/1
17 ges in 2CSClli-34
3 5.0% 2   Item # 49 Item # 47
the
physical
, social,
and
cultural
environ
ment  
Develo
p a plan UCSP11/1
18 3 5.0% 2   Item # 50 Item # 48
of 2CSCllj-35
action  
 for a
commu
nity-
based
respons
e to
change
  TOTAL   81 100 50 8 12 15 15