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Answer Key CRI 171 COMPRE EXAMINATION Q A
Answer Key CRI 171 COMPRE EXAMINATION Q A
III, IV, V
1. The term "Filipino" originally referred to the Spanish D. II, IV, V
criollos of the Philippines. Creoles also originally referred as
7. This is the designating days which shall be observed as
Filipinos.
public holidays in the Philippine Islands.
A. LATTER STATEMENT IS TRUE I. First day of January & The twenty-second of February Friday
B. FORMER STATEMENT IS FALSE Holy Week
C. LATTER STATEMENT IS PROBABLY TRUE II. The Fourth of July & The thirteenth of August Thanksgiving
D. FORMER STATEMENT IS PARTIALLY FALSE Day
IV. Twenty-fifth of December & The thirtieth of December
2. "The first manifestation of Philippine nationalism followed shall be public holidays
in the decades of the 1880s and the 1890s, with a reform or VI. The first day of each week, commonly called Sunday
propaganda movement, conducted both in Spain and in the V. The last day of February the Leap year.
Philippines, for the purpose of “propagandizing” Philippine A. I, III, IV, V
conditions in the hopes that desired changes in the social, B. II, III, IV, V
political and economic life of the Filipinos would come about C. I, II, III, IV
through peaceful means." D. I, II, IV, V
A. LATTER STATEMENT IS ABSOLUTELY INCORRECT
B. FORMER AND LATTER STATEMENT IS ABSOLUTELY 8. Were the priests who were sentences to death by garrotte
CORRECT on February 17, 1872?
C. LATTER STATEMENT IS ABSOLUTELY CORRECT I. Fathers Mariano Gomez
D. FORMER STATEMENT IS ABSOLUTELY INCORRECT II. Jose Burgos
III. Jacinto Zamora
3. “There would be no tyrants if there were no slaves”. If IV. Fathers Pedro Pelaez
Filipinos wanted to enjoy the privileges of freedom, they had V. Fathers Jacinto Gomez
to learn how to carry its responsibilities. They had to learn A. I, III, IV
how to work together; how to adopt a common plan and B. I, IV, V
carry it into effect. C. II, III, V
A. LATTER STATEMENT IS ABSOLUTELY CORRECT D. I, II, III
B. FORMER STATEMENT IS ABSOLUTELY INCORRECT
C. LATTER STATEMENT IS ABSOLUTELY INCORRECT 9. 30TH Day of December of each year and to create a
D. FORMER AND LATTER STATEMENT IS ABSOLUTELY committee to take charge of the proper celebration of Rizal
CORRECT Day in every municipality and chartered city, and for other
purposes. These are the activities of an act prohibited in
4. PENINSULARES -They are the highest class in the Republic Act No. 229.
Philippines, entrusted with the offices of high rank and pure I. COCKFIGHTING
blooded Spaniards born from Spain and sent to Spanish II. HORSE RACING
colonies to govern; INSULARES - They are a rank below the III. BARANGAY LEAGUE
peninsulares. The insulares or criollos are of European IV. JAI-ALAI
descent but born in the colonies of Spain. A son or daughter V. BINGO
of a Spanish couple is an insular; ILUSTRADOS - Most of the A. I, II, IV
Ilustrados or the educated ones are idealists, artists and free B. II, III, IV
thinkers. Many are born of wealthy landowners; C. III, IV, V
PRINCIPALIAS - Principalia or noble class was the rank below D. IV, I, V
illustrados, ruling and usually uneducated class in the pueblos
of the Spanish Philippines, 10. During their 333-year rule of the Philippines, the Spanish
A. PARAGRAPH (1) IS INCORRECT rulers referred to the natives as indios. Also during the
B. PARAGRAPH (2) IS INCORRECT colonial era, the Spaniards born in the Philippines, who were
C. PARAGRAPH (3) IS INCORRECT more known as?
D. PARAGRAPH (4) IS INCORRECT I. INSULARES
II. CREOLOS
5. Spread of Liberalism – liberal ideas from Europe filtered in; III. CRIOLLOS
thoughts of famous political philosophers were made known IV. PENINSULARES
through books and periodicals brought into the country by V. CREOLES
men from foreign ports; The principalia were able to send A. II, III, V
their children to schools and even to schools in Spain and in B. III, IV, V
the philippines where their children were exposed to liberal C. I, II, III
ideas; Racial Prejudice- The Filipinos regarded the Spaniards D. I, III, V
as “Indios” belonging to an inferior race; Cultural Changes –
the educational reform the standards of education in the 11. These are the purpose that Pres. Corazon Aquino
primary level; you were qualified Filipinos even were not able requiring hourly broadcast of OPM music in all radio
to pursue higher education. stations/programs having musical formats, except;
A. PARAGRAPH (1) IS CORRECT A. In order to conserve, promote and popularize the nation's
B. PARAGRAPH (2) IS CORRECT historical and cultural heritage and resources,
C. PARAGRAPH (3) IS CORRECT B. As well as artistic creations, and to give patronage to arts
D. PARAGRAPH (4) IS CORRECT and letters.
C. In order to hide our cultural heritage and resources, as well
6. The sense of national consciousness came from the as to hide our pride in music industry.
Creoles, who now regard themselves as "Filipino". It was D. All of the above
brought to its advent by three major factors
I. ECONOMY 12. According to Rizal, “Indolence in the Philippine is a chronic
II. EDUCATON malady, but not a hereditary one. The Filipinos have not
III. SECULARIZATION OF PARISHES always been what they are, witnesses whereto are all the
IV. POWER historians of the first years after the discovery of the Islands”.
V. PRIDE Native Malayan people who first inhabited the Philippine
A. I, III, IV islands, except;
B. I, II, III
A. He stood up for his fellow men, not considerate for the 21. What year did Joseph Estrada left the Presidency?
forced labor, outlandish taxes, and colonial bureaucracies. A. 2000 B. 2001 C. 2002 D. 2004
B. He rose out of the colonial occupation of the Philippines
over the past centuries. 22. Approved on June 12, 1956 is entitled “An Act to include
C. He is against for taking the violent extremist approach to in the curricula of all public and private schools, colleges and
opposing to foreign occupation. universities Courses on the Life, Works and Writings of Jose
D. None of the above Rizal, particularly his novels Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo, authorizing the printing and distribution
13. Peninsulares are the highest class in the Philippines, thereof, and for other purposes”. What republic act?
entrusted with the offices of high rank. Peninsulares are pure A. Republic Act No. 1425 B. Republic Act No. 1234 C. Republic
blooded Spaniards. The statement below is the example was Act No. 1435 D. Republic Act No. 1245
referred to as Peninsulares.
A. THOSE THAT ARE MIXED ANCESTRY 23. An act to prohibit cockfighting, horse racing and jai-alai on
B. THOSE WHO WERE BORN THE IN PHILIPPINES the thirtieth day of December of each year and to create a
C. THOSE WHO RESIDE IN THE PHILIPPINES committee to take charge of the proper celebration of Rizal
D. NONE OF THE ABOVE Day in every municipality and chartered city, and for other
purposes.
14. February 1 to March 31, 1961, in celebration of Rizal's A. Republic Act No. 1245 B. Republic Act No. 229 C. Republic
Centenary Birthday Anniversary in 1961 this has been Act No. 228 D. Republic Act No. 220
declared as JOSE RIZAL YEAR with the slogan. Which
statement is correct? 24. 30th day of December, anniversary of the martyrdom of
A. “VISIT THE PHILIPPINES — SEE THE ORIENT”. the greatest Filipino hero, Jose Rizal;
B.”VISIT THE PHILIPPINES — IT’S MORE FUN” A. Happy Birthday B. Wedding Anniversary C. Death
C.”VISIT THE PHILIPPINES — WELCOME” Anniversary D. Birthdate of Rizal
D. “VISIT THE PHILIPPINES — HOORAY”
25. Nationalism was born in the Philippines to be
15. The Manila Times, the oldest English language newspaper independent and separate from Spain.
in the Philippines, published an editorial titled "Unpatriotic A. 19th century B. 20th Century C. 18th Century D. 21st Century
editing and reporting", taking the Filipino journalistic
community to task for their reporting of what it described 26. The Manila Times, the oldest English language newspaper
except one; in the Philippines, published an editorial titled "Unpatriotic
A. "Confrontation between our Philippine Navy and 'law editing and reporting", taking the Filipino journalistic
enforcement' ships of the People's Republic of China" in the community to task for their reporting of what it described as
Spratly Islands. "confrontation between our Philippine Navy and 'law
B. The editorial opined that Philippine reports should state enforcement' ships of the People's Republic of China" in the
that disputed territories are Philippine territory Spratly Islands.
C. Characterized those who refer to disputed territories as A. April 12, 2012 B. April 11, 2012 C. April 13, 2012 D. April
"being claimed by the Philippines" as "unpatriotic writers and 12, 2013
editors".
D. None of the above 26. Another wedding-related superstition is that the bride
should never try on her dress before the celebration. The
16. He is commonly known as the father of Nationalism? statement is true.
A. José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda
A. TRUE B. FALSE
B. Jose Protasio Mercado Rizal Alonso y Realonda
C. UNCERTAIN D. PROBABLY TRUE BUT MAY ALSO BE
C. Jose Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda
d. Jose Protasio Alonso Mercado y Realonda FALSE
27. What program that is institutionalized and designed to
17. He is the one who built the Suez Canal. provide military training to tertiary level students in order to
A. Fernan de Lesseps B. Fernando Lesseps C. Lesseps de motivate, train, organize and mobilize them for national
Ferdinand D. Ferdinand de Lesseps defense preparedness?
A. NSTP B. CWTS C. ROTC D. LTS
18. Angie was born in the Philippines and his father and
mother is a pure blooded Spanish. Angie was also called
28. In 1542, after the Spanish conquest, the Spanish named
Filipinos.
the islands Las Islas Filipinas after King Philip II. The
A. INSULARES B. CREOLES C. CRIOLLOS D. ALL OF THE ABOVE
statement:
19. Apolinario Mabini who was from a family of farmers. A. TRUE B. FALSE C. UNCERTAIN D. PROBABLY TRUE BUT MAY
Because of their ideas and efforts, Nationalism and the desire ALSO BE FALSE
for more freedom has been awakened within every Filipino.
Apolinario was belong in the bottom of the class in the 29. It comprises the Philippine archipelago, with all the
Philippines he is a; islands and waters embraced therein, and all other territories
A. ILUSTRADOS B. PENINSULARES C. INSULARES D.
over which the Philippines has sovereignty or jurisdiction,
PRINCIPALIA
consisting of its terrestrial, fluvial and earial domains,
20. Pres. Corazon Aquino adopted Original Pilipino Music including its territorial sea, the seabed, the subsoil, the insular
(OPM, defined as "any musical composition created by a shelves, and other submarine areas.
Filipino, whether the lyrics be in Pilipino, English or in any A. Philippine Sea B.National Territory
other language or dialect"), with the implementation of C. Geographical Setting D. Philippine Area of Responsibilty
Executive Order No. 255, requiring hourly all radio stations to
broadcast by his son President Benigno Aquino III.
A. A MINIMUM OF THREE HOURS B. MINIMUM OF FOUR
HOURS C. MINIMUM OF ONE HOUR D. NO LIMIT
36Which of the following statements support our country's 47. This is a martial art of the Philippines which emphasizes
slack in progress? on weapon based fighting:
A. Filipinos' lack of initiative for change B. Filipinos' lack A. Sikaran B. Arnis C. Dumog D. Sipa
of Faith to God
C. Filipinos' lack of courage and confidence D. Filipinos are 48. Under Section 1 of Executive Order Number 255, all radio
lazy stations shall broadcast a minimum of ____ original Filipino
musical compositions in every clock hour of a program with a
37. Students in order to motivate, train, organize and musical format.
mobilize them for national defense preparedness? A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 4
A. Article II B. Article IV C. Article III D. Article V
49. "Sipa is a traditional sport of the Philippines. It is a difficult
38. Filipino language has evolved from Tagalog. The sport to play, where players are required to have high skills.
statement: Which of the following skills are being possessed in playing ""
A. TRUE B. FALSE C. UNCERTAIN D. PROBABLY TRUE BUT SIPA"""
MAY ALSO BE FALSE A. Agility, Ball control, Flexibility
B. Flexibilty, Body Composition, Power
39. What is the prime duty of the Governemnt in Section 4, C. Speed, Muscular Endurance, Musular Strength
Artcile II- Declaration of Principles and State Policies? D. Ball Control, Speed and Agility
A. To defend the Civilian authority
B. To serve and protect the people 50. "Preamble is the introductory part of a constitution or
C.To promote natural wonders statute that usually states the reasons for and intent of the
D. To integrate and render society law. The statement is:"
A. TRUE B. FALSE C. UNCERTAIN D. PROBABLY TRUE BUT
MAY ALSO BE FALSE
40. The ROTC under the NSTP shall instill patriotism, moral
virtues, respect for rights of civilians, and adherence to the
Constitution, among others.The statement is TRUE.
A. TRUE B. FALSE
C. UNCERTAIN D. PROBABLY TRUE BUT MAY ALSO BE
FALSE
50. "Preamble is the introductory part of a constitution or 99. Mr. A, a baranggay captain, displayed the National flag in
statute that usually states the reasons for and intent of the his residence. What law is in charge of displaying the Nationa
law. The statement is:" Flag?
A. TRUE B. FALSE C. UNCERTAIN D. PROBABLY TRUE BUT A. RA 9163 B. RA 9165 C. RA 8551 D. RA 8491
MAY ALSO BE FALSE
100. It refers to a person who is proud of his country whether
91. The Philippine National Flag shall be green, white and red he/ she is living in his/her country or abroad:
with an eight-rayed golden-yellow sun and three stars that A. Nationalist B. Nationalism C. Patriotic D. All of these
are five-pointed. The statement:
43. The ROTC under the NSTP shall instill patriotism, moral
virtues, respect for rights of civilians, and adherence to the
Constitution, among others.The statement is TRUE.
A. TRUE B. FALSE
C. UNCERTAIN D. PROBABLY TRUE BUT MAY ALSO BE
FALSE
6. Mr. A wants to expand local help for victims of super 14. Mr. A decided to join the ROTC under NSTP to instill
typhoon Yolanda that moves his organization into greater patriotism, moral virtues, respect for civilians and adherence
purposes. He has been working along with his co-members, to the constitution. What law created the NSTP?
feeling a strong affinity towards them and leading them A. RA 9163 B. RA 11470 C. RA 8551 D. None of the above
confidently because of his hard work and selfless love. The
officers came to plan and suprise him a part to simply 15. What is the first Philippine Constitution?
payback for his great efforts and extended kindness to the A. 1973 Constitution
commnuity affected by the typhoon. What Filipino Traits and "B. 1986 Provisional ""Freedom"" Constitution"
Characteristics is shown by the his co-workers towards Mr. A? C. 1899 Malolos Constitution
A. Amor propio B. Utang na loob D. 1987 Constitution
C. Love and Carin D.Strong Family Ties
16. "A student was ""dead on arrival"" as informed by the
7. This is a martial art of the Philippines which emphasizes on hospital administration after a huge car accident took place. It
weapon based fighting: was discovered that he did not act accordingly while crossing
A. Sikaran B. Arnis C. Dumog D. Sipa an area without a pedestrian lane."
A. Irresponsibilty
8. Under Section 1 of Executive Order Number 255, all radio B. Ignoring or not following simple rules and regulation
stations shall broadcast a minimum of ____ original Filipino C. Inconsideration
musical compositions in every clock hour of a program with a D.Attention Grabbing
musical format.
A. 5 B. 6 C. 7 D. 4 17. What year did Joseph Estrada left the Presidency?
A. 2000 B. 2001 C. 2002 D. 2004
9. "Sipa is a traditional sport of the Philippines. It is a difficult
sport to play, where players are required to have high skills. 18. Approved on June 12, 1956 is entitled “An Act to include
in the curricula of all public and private schools, colleges and
Which of the following skills are being possessed in playing ""
universities Courses on the Life, Works and Writings of Jose
SIPA""" Rizal, particularly his novels Noli Me Tangere and El
A. Agility, Ball control, Flexibility Filibusterismo, authorizing the printing and distribution
B. Flexibilty, Body Composition, Power thereof, and for other purposes”. What republic act?
C. Speed, Muscular Endurance, Musular Strength A. Republic Act No. 1425 B. Republic Act No. 1234 C. Republic
D. Ball Control, Speed and Agility Act No. 1435 D. Republic Act No. 1245