HISTORY

DIRECTIONS: Read each item with comprehension. Indicate your answer in the answer sheet
provided for.

1. During ancient times, Asia was referred to as the seat of civilization. During the Middle Ages,
which among the following continents became the center of social, political, economic, and
religious development?
A. North America
B. South America
C. Europe
D. Africa

2. Church reformers called for changes in the Church practices. The movement for reforms spread to
Northern Europe. Martin Luther was the proponent of such church reforms as embedded in his
Ninety-Five Theses. This movement for changes in the church was known as:
A. Lutheranism
B. Protestantism
C. Calvinism
D. Catholicism

3. The following are achievements of a river-valley civilization during the ancient period such as: the
construction of the Great Wall; the invention of the printing press; use of civil service examination;
gun powder; silk; and producing Great Philosophers such as Confucius, Lao Tzu, and Mencius
A. Huang-Ho civilization
B. Tigris-Euphrates civilization
C. Harappa civilization
D. Mohenjo Daro civilization

4. The Industrial Revolution was characterized by the factory system which brought tremendous
changes on the social life of the people. The family as the basic unit of society was greatly
affected of such changes. Which among the following effects weaken the family as the sole
foundation of the society?
A. Family life became prosperous.
B. Family relationship was solidified.
C. Resulted to stronger family ties.
D. Family members were always out working.

5. During the Middle Ages, the Church was the most influential institution because it had been able
to command respect and influence on the people most, except
A. Church was consulted by monarchs for advice and guidance.
B. Church encouraged scientific researches that led as well to more scientific discoveries.
C. Several monarchs and nobility joined the Crusades.
D. The Pope acted as Church’s representative and commanded spiritual allegiance on the entire
Christendom.

6. A doctrine which prohibits a European nation to become stronger over the other which exists
during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England is called
A. Balance of Power
B. Mercantilism
C. Bullionism
D. Encomienda System

7. A theory in which European monarchs during the 1600s and the 1700s believed that they derived
their absolute powers from God is
A. Human rights
B. Women’s rights
C. Divine right
D. Children’s rights
8. The political viewpoint steaming from the ideas of Karl Marx and Nicolai Lenin in which the
Bolsheviks of Russia was founded.
A. Democracy
B. Communism
C. Socialism
D. Capitalism

9. It is a concept of two opposing forces believed to be present in all of nature in which the Chinese
theory relates to as Daoism
A. Yin and Yang
B. Harmony
C. Balance of Nature
D. Human and Earth

10. Societies in which villagers traced their descent through their mother rather than their father
lineage and common in African societies.
A. Patrilineal
B. Matrilineal
C. Binary
D. Unilateral

11. The worship of many gods and goddesses of the Egyptians, except during the reign of Pharaoh
Akhenaton.
A. Monotheism
B. Deism
C. Polytheism
D. Bi-Polarize

12. It helped students prepare for positions in the government and a system that allowed anyone with
abilities to attain public office.
A. Worker Exam
B. Civil Service Exam
C. Licensure Exam for Teachers
D. Technicians’ Exam

13. Spanish assemblies which had the right to review the policies of Spanish monarchs during the 17 th
century.
A. Cortes
B. Forced labor
C. Supreme Court
D. Galleon

14. The 21st Century world was shaken by

A. Ecological imbalance
B. Threat of terrorism
C. Nuclear arms race
D. Strong ideological differences

15. During the 14-18th century, African were shipped from Africa to work in plantation in the
Caribbean, North and South Americas. One of the products from this plantation was known as the
white gold. It is known as white gold for a very profitable product. This product is
A. Sugar
B. Rice
C. Corn
D. Tobacco

16. Monotheism means the worship of one God. Which among the following religion is not considered
as monotheistic?
A. Christianity
B. Judaism
C. Islam
D. Hinduism
17. Russia as a communist country is successful in the overthrow of the monarchial government. It
was Nicolai Lenin who was the first leader of Russia who strongly emphasized the communist
principles for communism against
A. Collectivism
B. Private ownership
C. Proletariat rule
D. Rule of workers’ group

18. Organizations that sold stocks in ventures, enabled large and small investors to share the risks
and profits of a trading voyage are called
A. Corporations
B. Joint Stock Companies
C. Colonies
D. Partnership

19. This was an immense feeling felt by people who are willing to fight for self-rule and return to their
traditional customs.
A. Nationalism
B. Mercantilism
C. Patriotism
D. Communism

20. The political viewpoint stemming from the ideas of Karl Marx and Nicolai Lenin in which the
Bolsheviks of Russia was founded.
A. Socialism
B. Capitalism
C. Communism
D. Mercantilism

21. There are legends and history passed by word of mouth from one generation to another in which
the early African people used as their way of communication about their own culture.
A. Written traditions
B. Customs
C. Oral traditions
D. Mores

22. The art of elegant handwriting and beautiful script utilized by Islamic artists is
A. Sepia culture
B. Calligraphy
C. Ink blot
D. Psychedelic

23. It is the title given to Egyptian monarchs which means ‘great house of the king’
A. Pharaoh
B. Priest-King
C. Emperor
D. Sultan

24. Greek thinkers who developed the foundations for disciplines such as history, political science and
logic are
A. Teachers
B. Philosophes
C. Philosophers
D. Oracles

25. The Greek artists and architects created these works characterized by the said style known for its
beautiful simplicity and graceful balance.
A. Perspective
B. Proportion
C. Balance
D. Harmony
26. World War II alliances were dissolved when conflict arose over the post-war reorganization of
Europe. It resulted in the existence of the Eastern and Western bloc. This division led into
A. World War III
B. American War
C. Cold War
D. French War

27. The Post-World War II period brought changes to the nations of Asia and the Pacific. Which of the
following did not happen during this period?
A. Japan rose to become one of the world’s major economic and trading nations
B. Ethnic and religious rivalries in South Asia brought unity among India, Pakistan, and
Bangladesh
C. European colonies became independent nations and faced the problems of building united
societies.
D. Civil war between the Nationalists and Communist China erupted.

28. Many African nations sought to re-establish their cultural identity and began to throw off the
reminders of their colonial past after World War II. Which among the following factors lead to full
democracy of the Africans?
A. Struggle against racial segregation was sought by South Africa.
B. A number of few nations arose throughout the continent
C. Building of Stable governments
D. Creation of modern economies

29. Ending the Cold War resulted in new political policy among nations of the world except:
A. Strong rule of Communist and Socialist doctrines in the world
B. Introducing of policies such as glasnost and perestroika
C. Collapse of the Social
D. Peace agreement among nations

30. Two major driving forces of connectivity and interdependence of the world’s markets and
businesses are
A. Improvement in transportation and technology
B. Advances in telecommunications and infrastructures
C. Rise of internet and existence of global organizations
D. Existence of networking and competition among nations.

31. Naomi Klein, a Canadian social activist stresses that “corporations should not expend their finite
resources on factories rather should concentrate those resources in building “their brands”. She
suggested for the following
A. Operation of MNCs should have impact on children and young people for re-education
B. Extensive outsource of products, components and services
C. Corporations should focus more in their finite sources
D. Establishing a particular brand in the way of life of the people.

32. Globalization is being emphasized and advocated by countries in the world this 21 st century. It
gives emphasis on the following except
A. Communication
B. Religion
C. Market
D. Culture

33. The famous maxim of the French Revolution stresses on

A. Fraternity, equality, unity
B. Democracy, unity, fraternity
C. Liberty, equality, fraternity
D. Unity, democracy, equality

34. Conflict and misunderstandings among nations are usually settled through
A. Alliance
B. Ceasefire
C. Treaty
 D. Armistice
35. Colonization stresses both advantage and disadvantage factors. Which among the following is the
greatest disadvantage?
A. Colonies were made markets for surplus products
B. Colonies were exploited
C. Colonial mentality was developed
D. Colonies were drawn to war

36. The expansion of the United States from the original 13 colonies was due to war and by purchase.
Which among the following nation states was not acquired by purchase?
A. Louisiana
B. Mexico
C. Alaska
D. Texas

37. – 40. Read the passage and answer the questions that follow:

“If present trends continue, both forest cover and growing stocks of commercialized size wood in the
less developed regions will decline 40% by 2020. Deforestation is projected to continue until 2020.
Loss of woodlands will force people to pay steeply rising prices for fuel wood and charcoal.”

37. What is the trend in the world’s forest cover?

38. How will the trend affect the price of wood?

39. What will be the major effect of the continuous rise of price of wood in the future?

40. What factors might alter the course of the trend?

41. P-Noy’s optimism in the Philippine economy as of 2011 was embodied in his project as
A. Prioritized building of 13,000 classrooms and hiring of new teachers
B. Deployment of more nurse in urban health unit
C. Filling up of doctors and nurses to address the lack of medical practitioners in rural areas
D. Emphasized wider food production in rural and urban areas

42. The widespread use of computers and technology has led to the development of a communication
network as
A. Glasnost
B. Information superhighway
C. Perestroika
D. Privatization

43. In Bosnian War, ethnic Serb forces carried out a policy of forced removal of rival ethnic groups
known as
A. Ethnic information
B. Ethnicity
C. Ethnic cleansing
D. Ethnic bonding

44. Toward the end of the cold war, Mikhail Gorbachev took the risks and made drastic changes in
USSR through the policy of “glasnost”. Glasnost stresses openness or it means
A. Curtailment of freedom
B. Limiting private ownership
C. Opening and building of industries
D. Freedom of expression for Soviet citizens
45. The South African government had long pursued for total independence and stressed the practice
of human rights. A black president was installed into office in order to have a transition from the
rules of the minority whites to majority blacks. He was
A. Nelson Mandela
B. Idi Amin
C. Moammar Khadaffi
D. P.W. Botha

46. A type of picture writing is called ________________.

A. hieroglyphics
B. papyrus
C. alphabet
D. cuneiform

47. Which river did the Egyptians live along?

A. Mississippi River
B. Amazon River
C. Nile River
D. Danube River

48. What happened to wealthy Egyptians after they died?

A. They were mummified
B. They were buried in a casket
C. They floated down the Nile River
D. They were burned

49. Land around the Nile River was ______________.

A. dry and sandy
B. wet and swampy
C. fertile farming land
D. snow covered mountains

50. The Egyptians were known for architecture called ______________.

A. Statues
B. Homes
C. Pyramids
D. Cubes

51. The Phoenicians were the first people to create what?

A. writing
B. government
C. alphabet
D. cedar wood

52. The Phoenicians dominated _______ trade across the Mediterranean.

A. land
B. all
C. sea
D. air

53. The Art of steering is known as __________?

A. import
B. navigation
C. export
D. colony

54. The definition of Monotheistic means believing in?

A. Many Gods
B. Sea Gods and Sun Gods
C. Two Gods
D. One God
55. A simplified version of Hieroglyphics is known as _______?
A. Hypothesis
B. Hieroglyphics
C. Heratics
D. Hieratic script

56. The Phoenicians' alphabet consisted of _________ different letters.

A. 28
B. 12
C. 22
D. 26

57. The Israelites are known for what religion?

A. Christianity
B. Judaism
C. Islamic
D. Buddhism

58. The Minoans traded_______?

A. Pottery
B. Gold
C. Silver
D. All 3

59. The Jews are___________ believing in one God, who is the Creator of the world and everything
in it.
A. Atheist
B. Buddhist
C. Monotheistic
D. Christian

60. The most common of the various titles for ancient Egyptian monarchs
A. King
B. Queen
C. Sphinx
D. Pharaoh

61. What does the term “civilization” mean?

A. Larger groups of people living together in one place in more complex societies with social
hierarchies and specialization of labor.
B. The process by which people change plants and animals over time at a genetic level to
increase their productivity or other desired traits.
C. A group of people considered to be the best in a particular society or category because of their
power, talent, wealth, or other characteristic.
D. A way of life where a group of people survives from the secondary products of herds. People
follow patterns of grazing to keep their herds alive.

62. How did geography play a key role in the early development of civilizations?
A. Societies developed near oceans.
B. Societies developed in river valleys.
C. Societies developed in the desert.
D. Societies developed in the tundra.

63. River valleys offer societies access to water and fertile soil for highly productive agriculture as well
as large mammal and plants suitable for domestication.
A. True
B. False

64. Because of intense farming, civilizations required more people to live in an area, which of the
following developed:
A. Culture
B. Law
 C. Written Language
D. All of these

65. Civilizations in Afro-Eurasia developed around rivers. Which of the following is NOT one of those
rivers?
A. Tigris and Euphrates in Mesopotamia
B. The Nile in Egypt
C. The Indus River in modern India/Pakistan
D. The Amazon in Brazil

66. What is social hierarchy?

A. A rule of conduct or action that is binding and enforced by a controlling authority.
B. A type of civilization that developed near or around a major river and considered the earliest
known large human civilizations.
C. An order of social classes with producers at the bottom and leaders or kings at the top.
D. A group of people considered to be the best in a particular society or category because of their
power, talent, wealth, or other characteristic.

67. What does polytheistic mean?

A. Worshipping or believing in more than one god.
B. A person who was able to read and write, allowing for the creation of written records and
messages.
C. Large groups of domesticated animals like sheep or goats.
D. A series of rulers in a particular place considered members of the same family.

68. What is intensification?

A. An organizing structure where the main unit has the power, right, and ability to control smaller
units.
B. When people begin to live permanently in one place instead of moving around to find food
C. Getting more resources from a given land area by creating new technologies and lifeways.
D. An order of social classes with producers at the bottom and leaders or kings at the top.

69. How did intensification effect early civilizations?

A. More people moved away from the cities.
B. Increase in the number of people in a particular place.
C. It put people out of jobs.
D. It increased the number of Pastoral Peoples.

70. Writing systems and laws developed over time in the exact same way for each society.
A. True
B. False

71. Both writing and legal systems helped to firmly establish social hierarchies and divide power up in
different ways.
A. True
B. False

72. How did nomadic people survive once civilizations started to emerge?
A. They didn’t survive and died out.
B. They raised and herded animals, which provided food, transportation, and trade.
C. They created small farms along trade routes.
D. They eventually gave up being nomads and moved into the news towns and cities.

73. How did the nomadic peoples affect the growing civilizations?
A. They had no effect on the growing civilization.
B. Spreading of diseases.
C. They spread technology, goods, and ideas between civilizations.
D. Created trading posts so people form the civilizations could travel long distances.

74. Climate features and natural resources where the early civilizations developed allowed for the
intensification of agriculture which allowed for what?
A. Larger groups to live in a single area.
 B. Over use of the natural resources forcing people to leave cities.
C. Pastoral Nomads to stop trading and farm.
D. Living conditions to get worse.

75. What were some significant technological advances developed in Afro-Eurasia during Era 2 .
A. Pottery and Woven Textiles
B. Plows and Irrigation
C. Steam Ships
D. Metallurgy and Bronze
E. Wheels

76. People developed better technology because they needed to solve new problems such as how to
farm more efficiently, or how to better fight to defend a city.
A. True
B. False

77. What is cultural diffusion?

A. The process of different cultures adopted ideas and technology from other cultures over time.
B. A way of life where a group of people survives from the secondary products of herds. People
follow patterns of grazing to keep their herds alive.
C. Livestock, migrate in an established territory to find pasture for their animals.
D. Worshipping or believing in more than one god.

78. Which of the following characterized The Bronze Age (Era 2 )?

A. Rise and fall of kingdoms with strong monarchs
B. Powerful militaries and rigid social hierarchies
C. Growing Cities and Population
D. Monotheistic religions such as Islam

79. The Bronze Age (Era 2) was also a time of increasing interaction between farming societies and
pastoral nomads, which lead to conflict.
A. True
B. False

80. Other than Afro-Eurasia, three other world zones developed civilizations during Era 2. Which of
the following NOT one of those zones:
A. Sub-Saharan Africa
B. The Americas
C. Antarctica
D. Oceania