1.

__________ is a systematic Study of broad and fundamental questions such as those

related to reality, perception, values and knowledge.
A. Education
B. Philosophy
C. Ethics
D. Metaphysics
2. It is the branch of philosophy that seeks to organize reasoning.
A. Metaphysics
B. Epistemology
C. Axiology
D. Logic
3. What do you call a thinker who idolizes mind and self?
A. Communist
B. Confusionist
C. Idealist
D. Realist
4. It is the doctrine that the universe have a real objective existence.
A. Realism
B. Pragmatism
C. Confucianism
D. Idealism
5. The ________ are the oldest hindu scriptures.
A. Qur’an
B. Vedas
C. Bible
D. Doctrines
6. The founder of Buddhist education system is ___________________.
A. Samyak Ajirva
B. Lao Tzu
C. Siddhartha Gautama
D. Confucius
7. He believes that life has a golden rule and that is “Do not do unto others what you
would not want others to do unto you.”
A. Lao Tzu
B. Samyak Ajirva
C. Siddharta Gautama
D. Confucius
8. Taoism is a chinese philosophy attribute to whom?
A. Siddharta Gautama
B. Confucius
C. Lao Tzu
 D. Samyak Ajirva
9. It is a japanese name for buddhist tradition practiced by millions of people across the
world.
A. Zen
B. Taoism
C. Buddhism
D. Hinduism
10. It is the sacred book of the Islam’s.
A. Bible
B. Qur’an
C. Doctrines
D. Vedas
11. Ron believes that the world is composed of matters rather than ideas. What western
philosophy does Ron have?
A. Idealism
B. Pragmatism
C. Experimentism
D. Realism
12. Shiela always argues with Ron that ideas are more important than objects. Sheila is a
strong believer of what philosophy?
A. Idealism
B. Pragmatism
C. Experimentism
D. Realism
13. Ann believes that ideas are only the image of the physical world. What kind of
philosophy is this?
A. Pragmatism
B. Experimentism
C. Realism
D. Idealism
14. Diana’s teacher, Mr. John, let them dissect a frog for their science activity. Mr. John
wants them to learn something through experience. What kind of philosophy is this?
A. Pragmatism
B. Taoism
C. Idealism
D. Confucianism
15. Janna’s parents reminds her everyday that a person’s faith is determined according to
his deeds and she should always believe in reincarnation and karma. What kind of
philosophy does Janna’s parents teaching?
A. Buddhism
B. Hinduism
 C. Taoism
D. Confucianism
16. Jake is bullied by his classmates in school but he never fights back. He let them bully him
and wait until all the bad things that they do comes back to them. What philosophy
does Jake have?
A. Buddhism
B. Hinduism
C. Taoism
D. Confucianism
17. Maria is studying at a catholic school. She was taught to read the bible and pray the
rosary. What kind of philosophy they were teaching Maria?
A. Zen Buddhism
B. Saracen
C. Christian
D. Taoism
18. Ling is a Chinese national who believes in the balancing forces of Ying and Yang
elements. What philosophy does Ling is showing?
A. Zen Buddhism
B. Taoism
C. Hinduism
D. Buddhism
19. Sarah sometimes thinks that she is different from her other classmates because she
always wears Hijab(head covering) in school. Sarah is a member of a religion that
requires girls to wear a head covering. What philosophy influences this practice?
A. Zen Buddhism
B. Taoism
C. Saracen
D. Hinduism
20. Ken’s grandfather always reminds him that in order to be enlightened or achieve
nirvana, one should suffer in life. This is one philosophy of ________.
A. Taoism
B. Buddhism
C. Hinduism
D. Taoism

Answer keys
1. B
2. D
3. C
4. A
5. B
 6. C
7. D
8. C
9. A
10. B
11. D
12. A
13. C
14. A
15. B
16. D
17. C
18. B
19. C
20. B

1. This contemporary philosophy is the most conservative, traditional, and flexible philosophy.
a. Taoism
b. Buddhism
c. Perennialism
d. Existentialism

2. Marie has this strong belief that something is necessary. What philosophy is she practicing?
a. Essentialism
b. Perennialism
c. Progressivism
d. Reconstructionism

3. It is a philosophical theory that emphasizes the subsistence of the individual person as a free and
accountable agent determining their own development through acts of the will.
a. Socialism
b. Essentialism
c. Existentialism
d. Social Reconstructionism

4. The following are the best-known existentialist philosophers, EXCEPT.

a. Jean Piaget
b. Albert Camus
c. Martin Heidegger
d. Soren Kierkegaard

5. “One learns by doing” is an experimental method employed by teachers from what type of
philosophy?
 a. Essentialism
b. Perennialism
c. Progressivism
d. Reconstructionism

6. These educators focus on a curriculum that highlights social reform as the aim of education. Who are
they?
a. Essentialist
b. Perrenialist
c. Progressivist
d. Reconstructionist

7. He is the father of postmodern philosophy.

a. Jean-Fracois Lyotard
b. Jean-Francis Lyopard
c. Jean-Francis Lyotard
d. John-Fracois Lyopard

8. What philosophical movement arose in the 2nd half of the 20th century?
a. Eastern Philosophy
b. Western Philosophy
c. Post-Modern Philosophy
d. Contemporary Philosophy

9. It is a term used to describe several philosophical positions concerned with the differences in moral
judgments. What postmodernism tenets are stated above?
a. Pluralism
b. Relativism
c. Eclecticism
d. Moral Relativism

10. This article is also known as the “Teaching Profession Act”.

a. Article II, Sec. XVII
b. Article XVII, Sec. II
c. Article III, Sec. VII
d. Article XIV, Sec. II

11. Perennialism is a teacher-centered educational philosophy. Which of the following statements best
describes it?
a. Ms. Carol acts as a leader in front of her class.
b. Mr. Manuel gives instructions about their topic.
c. Mrs. Adams gave a historical book as a study guide.
d. Ms. Evans used the Socratic method in teaching her students.

12. Amie is the type of student that is always passive and ready to learn what their teacher presents to
them. What philosophy does Amie is practicing?
a. Essentialism
 b. Perrenialism
c. Progressivism
d. Social Reconstructionism

13. Rose taught that every human being has the following values: freedom of choice, individual dignity,
personal love, and creative effort. What values of philosophy are stated above?
a. Essentialism
b. Perrenialism
c. Existentialism
d. Progressivism

14. He is a German philosopher that says, “Every man is born as many men and dies as single one.”
a. Albert Camus
b. Jean-Paul Sartre
c. Martin Heidegger
d. Soren Kierkegaard

15. Aileen aims to educate a generation of problem solvers, and also try to identify and correct many
noteworthy social problems that face our nation with diverse targets including racism, pollution,
homelessness, poverty, and violence. What kind of educator is Aileen?
a. Essentialist
b. Perrenialist
c. Progressivist
d. Reconstructionist

16. “Lugaw is Essential.” this happens to trend in social media during a pandemic. What type of
philosophy is this?
a. Essentialism
b. Perrenialism
c. Progressivism
d. Existentialism

17. The following statements are the aims of Perrenial Education. EXCEPT.
a. Help personal development
b. Practice social development
c. Teach a well-disciplined environment
d. Stimulates students to think critically and thoughtfully

18. Wilma believes that teaching the basic subjects are what students should learn first during their
education at school. What type of teacher does Wilma belongs to?
a. Essentialist
b. Perrenialist
c. Progressivist
d. Reconstructionist

19. Andrei is an instructor who teaches creativity, drama and literature in which students should feel their
own essence of life. What type of instructor is Andrei?
 a. Essentialist
b. Perrenialist
c. Progressivist
d. Existentialist

20. Anna was assigned to look for the requirements for establishing a teaching academy. What article in
Philippine constitution should she look unto?
a. Article IX
b. Article II
c. c. Article XVII
d. d. Article XII

Answer key
1. C
2. A
3. C
4. A
5. C
6. D
7. A
8. C
9. D
10. A
11. D
12. A
13. C
14. C
15. D
16. A
17. B
18. A
19. D
20. B