UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS
Lesson 1
**Section 2: True or False (10 items)**
11. Culture is the sum of total learned behavior.
12. Society does not regulate and control
people's behavior.
13. Political decisions are never implemented by
force.
14. Anthropology started as the study of
European people.
15. Sociology began during the Industrial
Revolution.
16. Isidore Auguste Comte coined the term
"sociology."
17. Biological anthropology focuses on the study
of dead cultures.
18. Political science emphasizes the use of
power.
19. Sociology aims to obtain possible theories
and principles about society.
20. Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes coined the term
"sociology" in 1980.
**Section 3: Enumeration (10 items)**
21. List three characteristics of a society.
22. Name the four fields of anthropology.
23. Provide two examples of what culture
encompasses.
24. List two goals of political science.
25. Name three fields of sociology.
26. List three subjects of inquiry in sociology.
27. Name two goals of anthropology.
28. Provide three examples of what culture
conveys.
29. List two fields of applied sociology.
30. Name two goals of sociology.
**Section 4: Essay Type (2 items)**
31. "Culture is communication, communication
is culture." write a 4-5 sentence essay explaining study of how individual or group behavior is
its significance in the context of culture.
32. Explain the concept of "historical
particularism" in anthropology and its
significance in understanding different cultures.
**Section 5: Multiple Choice (10 items)**
33. What is the primary focus of cultural
anthropology?
a) The study of human origins
b) The study of living people and their culture
c) The study of language evolution
d) The study of dead cultures
34. Which field of anthropology studies genetics,
race, evolution, and primates?
a) Cultural Anthropology
b) Archaeology
c) Biological Anthropology
d) Linguistic Anthropology
35. What does political science emphasize?
a) The use of power, interest, influence, and
diplomacy
b) The study of human origins
c) The analysis of dead cultures
d) The study of language evolution
36. Who is considered the "Father of Modern
American Anthropology"?
a) Isidore Auguste Comte
b) Franz Boas
c) Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes
d) Karl Marx
37. Sociology is the study of:
a) Dead cultures
b) Biological origins
c) Social interaction and everyday life
d) Human evolution
38. What is the primary goal of anthropology?
a) To make people better citizens
b) To study the state and government
c) To discover what makes people different and
preserve diversity
d) To analyze political systems
39. Which field of sociology focuses on the
influenced by the presence and behavior of
others?
a) Social Organization
b) Social Psychology
c) Applied Sociology
d) Human Ecology
40. Who coined the term "sociology"?
a) Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes
b) Karl Marx
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c) Isidore Auguste Comte c) Cultural behavior
d) Franz Boas d) Cultural communication

41. What does culture convey and facilitate? 47. In which field of anthropology would you
a) Patterns of behavior study the evolution of language and its
b) Human evolution connection to other languages?
c) Genetic diversity a) Cultural Anthropology
d) Political systems b) Archaeology
c) Biological Anthropology
42. What is the primary focus of political d) Linguistic Anthropology
science?
a) The analysis of political systems 48. You are interested in understanding how
b) The study of human evolution individual behavior is influenced by the presence
c) The study of language evolution and behavior of others. Which field of sociology
d) The study of cultural behavior is most relevant?
a) Social Organization
**Section 6: Situational Multiple Choice (10 b) Social Psychology
items)** c) Applied Sociology
43. You are studying a society that has distinct d) Human Ecology
customs, traditions, and beliefs passed down
through generations. What aspect of culture are 49. Which goal of sociology focuses on
you examining? appreciating the interdependence of all things in
a) Explicit behavior society?
b) Traditional ideas and values a) Obtain possible theories and principles
c) Language about society
d) Social learning b) Study the nature of humanity
c) Look at one's own culture more objectively
44. A society with a common culture speaks the d) Expose minds to different perspectives
same language, follows the same traditions, and
uses the same technologies. Which term best 50. You are studying a society's social structure,
describes this concept? including its organizations and institutions.
a) Cultural diversity Which aspect of sociology are you examining?
b) Cultural adaptation a) Social arts
c) Cultural integration b) Social relationships
d) Cultural relativism c) Social organization
d) Social processes
45. In a society, political decisions are made
through discussion and persuasion. Which aspect **Section 7: Matching (10 items)**
of politics does this illustrate? Match the field of study with its subject of
a) Collective activity inquiry:
b) Diversity of views 51. Cultural Anthropology
c) Reconciliation of differences 52. Political Science
d) Authoritative policy 53. Social Psychology
54. Applied Sociology
46. You are analyzing a culture's verbal and non- 55. Biological Anthropology
verbal communication. What are you primarily 56. Linguistic Anthropology
studying? 57. Archaeology
a) Cultural adaptation 58. Sociology
b) Cultural integration 59. Human Ecology
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60. Social Organization
a) The study of human origins
b) The study of living people and their culture
c) The study of dead cultures
d) The application of sociological ideas to
address problems
e) The study of state and government
f) The study of language and its evolution
g) The study of individual and group behavior
influenced by others
h) The study of patterns of social interaction
i) The study of human differences
j) The study of interaction between humans and
nature
**Section 8: Fill in the Blanks (10 items)**
61. Culture represents the totality of a person's 79. Sociology aims to promote conflict and
learned, accumulated experience, which is
______________ transmitted.
62. Society holds its members through a
common ______________.
63. Political decisions become authoritative
policy for a group, binding members to decisions **Identification (1-10):**
that are implemented by ______________ if
necessary.
64. Anthropology is the branch of knowledge
that deals with the scientific study of man, his
works, his body, his behavior, and values within
a specific time and ______________.
65. Sociology started as an academic field during
the height of the ______________ Revolution.
66. The study of sociology broadens individuals' 2. Which characteristic of culture involves the
experiences as they learn to discard
______________.
67. Cultural anthropology focuses on the study
of living people and their ______________.
68. Applied sociology involves the application of
sociological ideas, concepts, theories, and
models to address every ______________ or
situation.
69. In political science, the emphasis is on the
use of power, interest, influence, and
______________.
70. Human ecology is the study of interaction
between man and ______________ in different
cultures.
**Section 9: Situational True or False (10
items)**
71. Society does not regulate and control
people's behavior in any way.
72. Anthropology started as the study of
European people by European people.
73. Political decisions are always implemented
by force.
74. Sociology began during the Agricultural
Revolution.
75. Isidore Auguste Comte coined the term
"sociology" in 1980.
76. Biological anthropology focuses primarily on
genetics.
77. Applied sociology does not have practical
applications in addressing societal issues.
78. Political science does not involve the study
of diplomacy.
avoid cooperation.
80. Human ecology is the study of the interaction
between man and nature in different cultures.
Lesson 2
1. Who said, "Culture is the process by which a
person becomes all that they were created
capable of being"?
- A) Sigmund Freud
- B) Karl Marx
- C) Thomas Carlyle
- D) Albert Einstein
transmission of culture through language?
- A) Culture is shared
- B) Culture is cumulative
- C) Culture is learned
- D) Culture changes
3. What is the term for the intangible aspects of
culture, including values and beliefs?
- A) Material culture
- B) Cognitive component
- C) Non-material culture
- D) Behavioral component
4. Which component of culture includes norms
and mores?
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- A) Cognitive component 12. Acculturation refers to the process of losing
- B) Behavioral component one's own cultural identity.
- C) Communication component 13. Tangible heritage includes physical objects
- D) Material component and places.
14. Enculturation is the process of learning the
5. What is the process of learning the norms and norms and values of another culture.
values of another culture? 15. Culture is primarily learned through formal
- A) Assimilation instruction.
- B) Enculturation 16. Language is a component of material culture.
- C) Acculturation 17. Cultural heritage is only important for
- D) Integration understanding the past.
18. Assimilation is the most extreme form of
6. Tangible heritage includes which of the acculturation.
following? 19. Social change cannot threaten intangible
- A) Language and music heritage.
- B) Buildings and artifacts 20. Tangible heritage can be damaged by natural
- C) Rituals and beliefs disasters.
- D) Festive events and social practices
**Enumeration (21-30):**
7. What is the main agent of enculturation? 21. List three characteristics of culture that
- A) Teachers emphasize its dynamic nature.
- B) Siblings 22. Name four components of culture.
- C) Parents 23. Provide five examples of tangible heritage.
- D) Peers 24. List the three processes involved in the
transmission of culture.
8. Which aspect of culture is dynamic, flexible, 25. Name four threats to cultural heritage.
and adaptive? 26. Enumerate three elements of the cognitive
- A) Integrated component of culture.
- B) Shared 27. List the four types of non-material culture
- C) Transmission mentioned in the context.
- D) Dynamic 28. Name three aspects of culture that are
considered intangible heritage.
9. What is the primary means of transmitting 29. List the agents of enculturation mentioned in
culture? the context.
- A) Rituals 30. Provide three examples of how culture is
- B) Language integrated into an individual's personality.
- C) Folkways
- D) Norms **Multiple Choice (31-40):**
31. What is the primary way people
10. What is the term for the legacy of physical communicate with each other within a culture?
artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or - A) Symbols
society? - B) Nonverbal communication
- A) Cultural integration - C) Language
- B) Cultural transmission - D) Rituals
- C) Cultural heritage
- D) Cultural adaptation 32. Which component of culture includes norms,
mores, and laws?
**True or False (11-20):** - A) Material component
11. Culture is static and unchanging. - B) Cognitive component
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- C) Communication component - B) Social change
- D) Behavioral component - C) Political change
- D) Natural disasters
33. Which process involves learning the norms,
values, and beliefs of another culture? 40. Which of the following is NOT a component
- A) Enculturation of culture mentioned in the context?
- B) Assimilation - A) Material component
- C) Acculturation - B) Behavioral component
- D) Integration - C) Cognitive component
- D) Linguistic component
34. What does tangible heritage primarily consist
of?
- A) Language and symbols **Situational Multiple Choice (41-50):**
- B) Buildings and artifacts 41. You are an anthropologist studying a remote
- C) Rituals and social practices tribe. You observe that the tribe has unique
- D) Ideas and beliefs rituals and beliefs that have been passed down
for generations. What aspect of culture are you
35. What is the main agent of enculturation most likely witnessing?
mentioned in the context? - A) Material culture
- A) Teachers - B) Cognitive component
- B) Siblings - C) Non-material culture
- C) Parents - D) Behavioral component
- D) Peers
42. In a rapidly changing society, you notice that
36. Which of the following is an aspect of traditional customs and values are gradually
culture that is considered intangible heritage? being abandoned by the younger generation.
- A) Monuments Which process of cultural change is this an
- B) Festive events example of?
- C) Artifacts - A) Enculturation
- D) Buildings - B) Assimilation
- C) Acculturation
37. Which process involves the loss of one's own - D) Integration
cultural identity?
- A) Enculturation 43. A group of people who have moved to a new
- B) Assimilation country is adopting the language, customs, and
- C) Acculturation traditions of the local population. Which process
- D) Integration best describes this scenario?
- A) Enculturation
38. What is the term for the legacy of physical - B) Assimilation
artifacts and intangible attributes of a group or - C) Acculturation
society? - D) Integration
- A) Cultural integration
- B) Cultural transmission 44. A museum curator is responsible for
- C) Cultural heritage preserving and displaying historical artifacts,
- D) Cultural adaptation including ancient manuscripts and sculptures.
Which type of heritage is the curator primarily
39. What is the main threat to tangible heritage concerned with?
mentioned in the context? - A) Tangible heritage
- A) Economic change - B) Intangible heritage
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- C) Non-material culture
- D) Cognitive component
45. A cultural anthropologist is studying the
traditional songs, dances, and storytelling of a
particular indigenous group. Which aspect of
culture is the anthropologist examining?
- A) Material culture
- B) Behavioral component
- C) Non-material culture
- D) Cognitive component
46. A group of children in a small town learns
the customs and values of their community from
their parents, teachers, and religious leaders.
Which process of cultural transmission are they Lesson 3
experiencing?
- A) Enculturation
- B) Assimilation
- C) Acculturation
- D) Integration
47. A region is experiencing rapid
industrialization and urbanization, leading to the
loss of traditional farming practices and customs.
Which factor is contributing to the threat to
cultural heritage in this case?
- A) Natural disasters
- B) Economic change
- C) Political change
- D) Social change
50. A community comes together to restore and
preserve historical buildings and landmarks in
their town. Which type of heritage is the
community focused on protecting?
- A) Tangible heritage
- B) Intangible heritage
- C) Non-material culture
- D) Cognitive component
**Essay Questions (51-60):**
51. Explain the concept of culture as described
by Thomas Carlyle. What does it mean for a
person to become "all that they were created
capable of being"?
**Section 1: Identification**
1. What is a symbol?
a) A natural relationship between objects
b) An object, word, or action that stands for
something else
c) A cultural artifact
d) A mathematical equation
2. Which of the following is NOT a function of
symbols?
a) Transferring culture
b) Preserving traditions
c) Containing hidden values
d) Generating profit

48. A linguist is studying the evolution of a local 3. What is the hidden value of a symbol in a
dialect over several generations. Which aspect of functional perspective?
culture is the linguist investigating? a) It is equal to the face value
- A) Material culture b) It holds greater meaning and importance
- B) Behavioral component c) It is irrelevant
- C) Non-material culture d) It is not defined
- D) Cognitive component
4. How have symbols and symbolism been used
49. A government imposes strict regulations on historically?
cultural practices and beliefs, leading to the a) To confuse people
suppression of traditional customs. Which b) To create movements and spread ideas
process of cultural change is being enforced? c) To isolate cultures
- A) Enculturation d) To erase traditions
- B) Assimilation
- C) Acculturation 5. Which type of symbol signifies an ideology
- D) Integration within a culture?
a) Economic symbols
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b) Political symbols c) An indicator of social or economic status
c) Cultural symbols d) A hidden value in symbols
d) Social symbols
**Section 6: Situational Multiple Choice**
**Section 2: True or False** For questions 21-25, choose the most appropriate
6. True or False: Symbols help people symbol type for the given scenario.
understand the world.
7. True or False: All symbols contain both face 21. During a national parade, a flag representing
and hidden values. the country is displayed. What type of symbol is
8. True or False: Symbols and symbolism have it?
no historical significance. a) Cultural symbol
9. True or False: Social symbols are used to b) Social symbol
transfer culture. c) Political symbol
10. True or False: Economic symbols are only d) Economic symbol
related to money.
22. A company uses its logo to represent its
**Section 3: Enumeration** brand. What type of symbol is the logo?
11. List three examples of cultural practices. a) Cultural symbol
12. Name four types of symbols. b) Social symbol
13. List three political practices in the c) Political symbol
Philippines. d) Economic symbol
14. Identify three functions of symbols and
symbolism. 23. In a protest rally, participants carry banners
15. Name two types of social symbols. with slogans advocating for environmental
protection. What type of symbol are these
**Section 4: Essay Type (1-2 items)** banners?
16. Explain the concept of hidden values in a) Cultural symbol
symbols and provide an example. b) Social symbol
17. Discuss the significance of symbols in c) Political symbol
preserving cultural values. d) Economic symbol

**Section 5: Multiple Choice** 24. A documentary film highlights the impact of

18. What is a religious symbol? poverty in a society. What type of symbol does
a) A representation of a specific religion or the film use to convey its message?
concept within a religion a) Cultural symbol
b) A symbol used in politics b) Social symbol
c) A symbol related to social status c) Political symbol
d) A currency symbol d) Economic symbol

19. Which type of practice is NOT mentioned in 25. A company's stock price is displayed on a
the context? financial news website. What type of symbol is
a) Culinary practices this?
b) Educational practices a) Cultural symbol
c) Religious practices b) Social symbol
d) Child-rearing practices c) Political symbol
d) Economic symbol
20. What does the term "status symbol" refer to?
a) A political symbol **Section 7: Matching**
b) An economic symbol Match the symbol type with its description.
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c) Filipino Clans
26. Cultural Symbols d) Power Revolt
27. Social Symbols
28. Political Symbols 38. A system of getting an advantage through
29. Economic Symbols connections with powerful individuals within
government offices.
A. Represent ideologies within a particular a) Political Dynasties
culture. b) Palakasan system
B. Indicators of social or economic status. c) Filipino Clans
C. Used to embody political ideologies and d) Power Revolt
advocacy.
D. Represent economic concepts and activities. 39. Traditional politics involving old practices
and tactics.
**Section 8: Fill in the Blanks** a) Political Dynasties
30. _________ are used to transfer culture, b) Palakasan system
ideologies, or beliefs from one group to another. c) Filipino Clans
31. Traditional Filipino savings involve using d) Power Revolt
"_________" to store money.
32. Political dynasties refer to the concentration 40. The influence of the Catholic Church in
of ________ by related individuals. political matters.
33. _________ are used to create movements, a) Political Dynasties
spread ideas, and share advocacies. b) Palakasan system
34. A religious symbol is intended to represent a c) Filipino Clans
specific religion or a specific ________ within a d) Catholic Church Influence
given religion.
**Section 10: True or False (Continued)**
**Section 9: Situational Multiple Choice 41. Symbols have been part of human growth
(Continued)** and communication.
For questions 35-40, choose the correct political 42. Symbols and symbolism have no role in
practice in the Philippines described. influencing others.
43. Symbols can preserve values across
35. A system where individuals give money to a generations.
money manager in a group savings arrangement. 44. All symbols have a face value.
a) Political Dynasties 45. Cultural practices include culinary traditions.
b) Palakasan system
c) Filipino Clans **Section 11: Matching (Continued)**
d) Power Revolt Match the term with its definition.

36. The concentration, consolidation, or 46. Symbol

perpetuation of public office and political power 47. Cultural Practices
by related individuals. 48. Status Symbol
a) Political Dynasties 49. Political Practices
b) Palakasan system 50. Economic Symbols
c) Filipino Clans
d) Power Revolt A. An object, word, or action that stands for
something else culturally defined.
37. Celebrities running for political office. B. Traditional and customary practices of a
a) Political Dynasties cultural group.
b) Palakasan system
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C. An external indicator of social or economic 58. What is a common political practice in the
status.
D. Common activities within a state related to
power.
E. Represent economic concepts and activities.
**Section 12: Essay Type (Continued)**
51. Explain how symbols and symbolism have
been used to create movements and spread ideas. 59. Symbols have been part of our lives and
52. Discuss the role of cultural symbols in
preserving and conveying cultural identity.
**Section 13: Multiple Choice (Continued)**
53. What is the main purpose of political
symbols?
a) To confuse people
b) To represent a specific religion
c) To embody political ideologies and
advocacy
d) To control the stock market
54. Which economic symbol represents the
exchange of goods and services?
a) Currency
b) Gold
c) Life Insurance
d) Banking
55. What is the primary function of social
symbols?
a) To transfer culture
b) To create movements
c) To indicate social or economic status
d) To confuse people
56. What do political practices relate to?
a) Traditional food preparation
b) Government administration and power
c) Artistic expressions
d) Family traditions
57. Which symbol type signifies economic
concepts and activities?
a) Cultural symbols
b) Social symbols
c) Political symbols
d) Economic symbols
Philippines related to political power?
a) Traditional food preparation
b) Power Revolt
c) Family mealtime
d) Celebrity endorsements
**Section 14: Fill in the Blanks (Continued)**
growth as __________.
60. Symbols provide an avenue to communicate
with different groups of people and
____________ others of different ideologies.
61. Cultural practices can include forms of
______________, such as traditional dances.
62. Religious symbols are iconic representations
intended to represent a specific religion or
concept within a given ____________.
63. Status symbols are indicators of one's social
or _____________ status.
**Section 15: Situational Multiple Choice
(Continued)**
For questions 64-68, choose the most appropriate
economic symbol for the given scenario.
64. A person checks the price of gold on a
financial website. What type of economic
symbol is this?
a) Money
b) Stock Exchange
c) Gold
d) Banking
65. A family purchases a life insurance policy.
What type of economic symbol is this?
a) Money
b) Stock Exchange
c) Gold
d) Life Insurance
66. An economist analyzes the demand and
supply of goods and services in the market. What
type of economic symbol is this?
a) Currency
b) Stock Exchange
c) Gold
d) Labor
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67. A company's financial report is published, 79. Discuss the impact of status symbols on
indicating its profits and losses. What type of society and individuals.
economic symbol is this? 80. Explain the significance of preserving
a) Currency cultural practices in today's globalized world.
b) Market
c) Gold **Section 19: Multiple Choice (Continued)**
d) Banking 81. Which symbol type is related to material
possessions?
68. An individual withdraws money from an a) Cultural symbols
ATM. What type of economic symbol is this? b) Social symbols
a) Currency c) Political symbols
b) Stock Exchange d) Economic symbols
c) Gold
d) Life Insurance 82. What do political symbols usually embody?
a) Religious concepts
**Section 16: True or False (Continued)** b) Advocacy and ideologies
69. True or False: Symbols can only be words or c) Cultural traditions
objects. d) Economic principles
70. True or False: Symbols have no role in
transferring culture. 83. Which term is used to describe a system of
71. True or False: Cultural practices do not getting an advantage through connections with
include religious traditions. powerful individuals within government offices?
72. True or False: Economic symbols are a) Political Dynasties
unrelated to the exchange of goods and services. b) Palakasan system
73. True or False: Political symbols are primarily c) Filipino Clans
used for personal gain. d) Celebrity endorsements

**Section 17: Matching (Continued)** 84. In the Philippines, what does the term "trapo"
Match the term with its description. refer to?
a) A traditional dish
74. Face Value b) A type of cloth
75. Hidden Value c) Traditional politics
76. Cultural Symbols d) A religious practice
77. Political Dynasties
78. Economic Practices 85. How do economic symbols differ from other
types of symbols?
A. The apparent or superficial meaning of a a) They have no hidden values.
symbol. b) They are unrelated to culture.
B. The deeper, often hidden, meaning or c) They represent economic concepts and
significance of a symbol. activities.
C. Manifestations of a particular culture's d) They are primarily used for personal gain.
ideology.
D. Concentration of political power by related **Section 20: Fill in the Blanks (Continued)**
individuals. 86. Symbols provide clues to understanding
E. Traditional ways of conducting economic ___________.
activities. 87. Cultural practices can include various forms
of _____________, such as music and dance.
**Section 18: Essay Type (Continued)** 88. Status symbols are often related to one's
social or _____________ status.
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89. Political practices in the Philippines include **Section 22: True or False (Continued)**
the influence of the _______________.
90. Economic symbols represent various aspects
of ______________ activities.
**Section 21: Situational Multiple Choice
(Continued)**
For questions 91-95, choose the correct type of
practice based on the description provided.
96. All symbols have a hidden value.
97. Economic symbols are unrelated to money.
98. Cultural practices can include artistic
expressions.
99. Religious symbols represent specific
religions only.
100. Status symbols are indicators of social or
economic status only.

91. A group of friends pools their money LESSON 4

together and takes turns receiving the collected
funds. What type of practice is this? **Multiple Choice (1-10):**
a) Traditional Medical Practices 1. Society is composed of people assigned to
b) Religious/Spiritual Practices perform definite tasks and functions in a social
c) Culinary Practices system called:
d) Paluwagan a. Social group
b. Social institution
92. A traditional healer uses herbs and rituals to c. Social structure
treat illnesses. What type of practice is this? d. Social function
a) Traditional Medical Practices
b) Religious/Spiritual Practices 2. Why do people tend to form groups in
c) Culinary Practices society?
d) Power Revolt a. Because of their social personalities
b. Because they badly need it
93. Families gather for a special meal during c. Both a and b
holidays and celebrate with traditional dishes. d. None of the above
What type of practice is this?
a) Traditional Medical Practices 3. Basic to group formation is:
b) Religious/Spiritual Practices a. Social hierarchy
c) Culinary Practices b. Social structure
d) Political Practices c. Social interaction
d. Social norms
94. During a religious festival, devotees
participate in a procession as an act of penance. 4. How is a group constituted?
What type of practice is this? a. By one person with a specific goal
a) Traditional Medical Practices b. By two or more persons who have
b) Religious/Spiritual Practices something in common
c) Culinary Practices c. By a leader with followers
d) Economic Practices d. By a set of rules

95. A community holds a yearly event to honor
their local heroes and leaders. What type of
practice is this?
a) Traditional Medical Practices
b) Religious/Spiritual Practices
c) Culinary Practices
d) Political Practices
5. What are the three requirements for a group?
a. Leadership, communication, physical
presence
b. Two or more people, interaction, physical
presence
c. Common interests, norms, rules
d. Social hierarchy, social interaction, social
norms
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18. Social structure includes the hierarchy of
6. Social organization is a concept developed for statuses and roles in society.
the scientific study of: 19. Social function refers to the independent
a. Biology network of roles in society.
b. Physics 20. In an in-group, members share common
c. Society, culture, and personality norms, activities, goals, and background.
d. Technology
**Matching (21-30):**
7. Social structure refers to: Match the following terms to their definitions:
a. The hierarchy of statuses in society 21. Social Organization
b. The power arrangement in society 22. Social Structure
c. The network of roles and statuses in society 23. Social Function
d. All of the above 24. Primary Group
8. What is a component of social organization 25. Secondary Group
that refers to the results of action in relation to a 26. In-Group
particular structure? 27. Out-Group
a. Social interaction 28. Reference Group
b. Social function 29. Formal Organization
c. Social hierarchy 30. Interaction
d. Social norm
Definitions:
9. Which of the following is an example of a a. The process of bringing order and significance
primary group? into human social life.
a. Family b. A group with which the individual identifies.
b. Professional association c. A group to which people feel they do not
c. Corporation belong.
d. Co-workers d. The independent network of roles and
hierarchy of statuses.
10. In-group members tend to have feelings of: e. The results of actions in relation to a particular
a. Strangeness and indifference structure.
b. Belonging and camaraderie f. A relationship involving the total personality
c. Antagonism and hatred of the human being.
d. All of the above g. A relationship involving only a part of the
individual's personality.
**True or False (11-20):** h. A concept used by sociologists to stand for a
11. Society is a social system composed of relationship among people.
animals. i. An established pattern of relationship.
12. Group formation is solely based on cognizant j. Any group individuals identify with and whose
planning. attitudes and values they adopt.
13. Secondary groups involve intimate and face-
to-face relationships. **Enumeration (31-40):**
14. Primary groups are temporary and limited in 31. List three reasons why people tend to form
personal involvement. groups in society.
15. Out-group members are viewed as insiders 32. Enumerate the three requirements for a
by the in-group. group.
16. A reference group is necessarily a group to 33. Name two examples of primary groups.
which an individual belongs. 34. List three characteristics of secondary
17. Reference group is primarily about actual groups.
membership rather than self-identification. 35. Provide four characteristics of an in-group.
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36. What are four feelings associated with an b. Secondary Group
out-group? c. In-Group
37. List two things that reference groups are d. Out-Group
significant for.
38. Name two components of social 46. In a small village, everyone knows each
organization. other intimately and shares common norms and
39. List two types of social groups mentioned in values. What type of group characterizes this
the context. village?
40. Name two things that social structure refers a. Primary Group
to. b. Secondary Group
c. In-Group
**Situational Multiple Choice (41-50):** d. Out-Group
Read the situation and choose the best option.
41. You are forming a study group with your 47. A political party has members who are loyal
classmates for an upcoming exam. What type of to each other, share common goals, and feel a
group is this? sense of belonging. What type of group is this?
a. Primary Group a. Primary Group
b. Secondary Group b. Secondary Group
c. In-Group c. In-Group
d. Out-Group d. Out-Group

42. A group of coworkers gathers after work for 48. A person feels a strong emotional attachment
a weekly book club. What type of group is this? to a sports team they support. What type of
a. Primary Group group is this?
b. Secondary Group a. Primary Group
c. In-Group b. Secondary Group
d. Out-Group c. In-Group
d. Out-Group
43. You are part of a professional association,
and you share common goals and activities with 49. A student joins a club at their university, but
its members. What type of group is this? they don't feel a sense of belonging with the
a. Primary Group other members. What type of group is this for the
b. Secondary Group student?
c. In-Group a. Primary Group
d. Out-Group b. Secondary Group
c. In-Group
44. You admire a celebrity and adopt their d. Out-Group
fashion style and values, even though you are not
part of their inner circle. What type of group is 50. You work in a large corporation where
this? interactions among employees are mostly
a. Primary Group business-like and impersonal. What type of
b. Secondary Group group characterizes this workplace?
c. In-Group a. Primary Group
d. Out-Group b. Secondary Group
c. In-Group
45. You are part of a team at work where d. Out-Group
members have limited personal involvement
with each other. What type of group is this? **Matching (51-60):**
a. Primary Group
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Match the following social concepts to their
descriptions:
51. Social Organization
52. Social Structure
53. Social Function
54. Primary Group
55. Secondary Group
56. In-Group
57. Out-Group
58. Reference Group
59. Formal Organization
60. Interaction
Descriptions:
a. The process of bringing order and significance
into human social life.
b. A group with which the individual identifies.
c. A group to which people feel they do not
belong.
d. The independent network of roles and
hierarchy of statuses.
e. The results of actions in relation to a particular 81. Society is composed of:
structure.
f. A relationship involving the total personality
of the human being.
g. A relationship involving only a part of the
individual's personality.
h. A concept used by sociologists to stand for a
relationship among people.
i. An established pattern of relationship.
j. Any group individuals identify with and whose
attitudes and values they adopt.
**Essay Questions (61-70):**
61. Explain the concept of social organization
and its significance in the study of society,
culture, and personality.
**Fill in the Blanks (71-80):**
71. Society is composed of people assigned to
perform definite tasks and functions in a social
system called ____________.
72. People tend to form groups in society to meet
their certain social ____________.
73. Social organization is a concept developed
for the scientific study of ____________,
____________, and ____________.
74. Social structure refers to the independent
network of ____________ and the hierarchy of
____________.
75. Social function is a component of social
organization and refers to the results of
____________.
76. A primary group is characterized by intimate
and face-to-face ____________, profound and
strong ____________, and personal
____________.
77. An in-group provides a sense of
____________, camaraderie, and a protective
attitude toward the other members.
78. An out-group is generally viewed as the
____________ by the in-group.
79. A reference group is significant as
____________ and models for individuals.
80. Formal organization is a type of
____________.
**Multiple Choice (81-90):**
a. Animals
b. Plants
c. People assigned to perform tasks in social
institutions
d. Inanimate objects
82. Why do people tend to form groups in
society?
a. Because they want to be alone
b. Because they have no social personalities
c. Because of their social personalities and
social needs
d. Because they want to avoid interaction
83. What is the basic element of group
formation?
a. Social hierarchy
b. Social norms
c. Social interaction
d. Social media
84. How many people must be present for a
group to exist?
a. At least one person
b. Two or more people
c. Five or more people
d. It depends on the group's purpose
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85. Social organization is a concept developed
for the scientific study of:
a. Geology
b. Society, culture, and personality
c. Astronomy
d. Weather patterns
86. Social structure refers to:
a. The hierarchy of roles in society
b. The physical infrastructure of society
c. The network of social media connections
d. The color of people's skin in society
87. What does social function refer to?
a. The results of action in relation to a
particular structure
b. The process of creating social organizations
c. The physical functions of individuals
d. The rules and regulations of a society
94. An out-group is generally seen as part of the
in-group.
95. A reference group is necessarily a group to
which an individual belongs.
96. Reference groups primarily focus on actual
membership.
97. Social structure includes the hierarchy of
roles and statuses.
98. Social function refers to the physical actions
of individuals.
99. Social interaction is not essential for group
formation.
100. Primary groups are characterized by
impersonal and casual interactions.

88. Which of the following is an example of a

primary group?
a. A sports team
b. A professional association
c. A family
d. A corporation

89. In an in-group, members share:

a. Indifference and hatred
b. Common norms, activities, goals, and
background
c. Business-like interactions
d. Casual relationships

90. What is an out-group generally viewed as by

the in-group?
a. Insiders
b. Friends
c. Strangers
d. Outsiders

**True or False (91-100):**

91. Social organization is a concept primarily
used by biologists.
92. Secondary groups are characterized by
profound and strong communication.
93. In an in-group, members are often disloyal to
each other.
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Lesson 1 connection between culture and communication.
**Section 2: True or False (10 items)** It means that culture is not just a set of customs
11. True. and values; it's also a way of communicating and
12. False. transmitting those customs and values from one
13. False. generation to the next. Communication is at the
14. False. heart of culture, as it is through communication
15. True. that people learn, share, and reinforce their
16. False. cultural norms and behaviors. This quote
17. True. highlights how integral communication is to the
18. True. preservation and transmission of culture.
19. True.
20. False. 32. "Historical particularism" in anthropology is
the idea that each society has a unique form of
**Section 3: Enumeration (10 items)** culture that cannot be understood under an
21. 1. Society is a complex whole. 2. Society is overall definition of general culture. This
relatively large. 3. Society socializes its concept suggests that cultures are not uniform or
members. 4. Society endures, produces, and easily generalized, and each should be studied in
restrains its members for generations. 5. Society its specific historical and social context. It
holds its members through a common culture. 6. emphasizes the importance of considering the
Society has a defined geographical territory. specific historical and cultural factors that shape
22. Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology, a society's customs, beliefs, and practices, rather
Biological Anthropology, Linguistic than making broad generalizations about all
Anthropology. cultures.
23. Language, customs, values, norms, mores,
rules, tools, technologies, products, **Section 5: Multiple Choice (10 items)**
organizations, and institutions. 33. b) The study of living people and their
24. Make people better citizens, Keep social culture.
order and harmony. 34. c) Biological Anthropology.
25. Social Organization, Social Psychology, 35. a) The use of power, interest, influence, and
Applied Sociology, Human Ecology. diplomacy.
26. Social Organization, Social Psychology, 36. d) Karl Marx.
Applied Sociology, Human Ecology. 37. c) Social interaction and everyday life.
27. Representation of our identity, Characterize 38. c) To discover what makes people different
the totality of a territory, Avenue for economic and preserve diversity.
interdependence, Symbol of political 39. a) Social Organization.
independence. 40. c) Isidore Auguste Comte.
28. Patterns of acceptable social behavior, 41. a) Patterns of behavior.
Facilitates meanings through verbal and non- 42. a) The analysis of political systems.
verbal communication, Produces man-made
things. **Section 6: Situational Multiple Choice (10
29. Applied Sociology, Human Ecology. items)**
30. Obtain possible theories and principles about 43. b) Traditional ideas and values.
society, Study the nature of humanity, Appreciate 44. c) Cultural integration.
that all things in society are interdependent, 45. c) Reconciliation of differences.
Expose minds to different perspectives. 46. d) Cultural communication.
47. d) Linguistic Anthropology.
**Section 4: Essay Type (2 items)** 48. b) Social Psychology.
31. "Culture is communication, communication 49. c) Look at one's own culture more
is culture." This statement underscores the deep objectively.
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50. c) Social organization. 1. C) Thomas Carlyle
2. C) Culture is learned
**Section 7: Matching (10 items)** 3. C) Non-material culture
51. e) The study of dead cultures. 4. D) Behavioral component
52. e) The study of dead cultures. 5. C) Acculturation
53. g) The application of sociological ideas to 6. B) Buildings and historic places
address problems. 7. C) Parents
54. j) The study of interaction between humans 8. D) Dynamic
and nature in different cultures. 9. B) Language
55. a) The study of living people and their 10. C) Cultural heritage
culture.
56. f) The study of language and its evolution. **True or False (11-20):**
57. e) The study of dead cultures. 11. False
58. i) The study of human differences. 12. False
59. g) The application of sociological ideas to 13. True
address problems. 14. False
60. j) The study of interaction between humans 15. False
and nature in different cultures. 16. False
17. False
**Section 8: Fill in the Blanks (10 items)** 18. True
61. Socially. 19. False
62. Culture. 20. True
63. Force.
64. Space. **Enumeration (21-30):**
65. Industrial Revolution. 21. - Culture is dynamic, flexible, and adaptive.
66. Prejudices. - Culture is shared.
67. Living people and their culture. - Culture is learned through socialization or
68. Problem or situation. enculturation.
69. Diplomacy.
70. Nature. 22. - Communication
- Cognitive
**Section 9: Situational True or False (10 - Behavioral
items)** - Material
71. False.
72. True. 23. - Buildings
73. False. - Monuments
74. False. - Artifacts
75. False. - Works of art
76. False. - Tools
77. False.
78. True. 24. - Enculturation
79. False. - Acculturation
80. True. - Assimilation

lesson 2 25. - Natural disasters

- Human activity
Certainly! Here is the answer key for the test: - Social change
- Economic change
**Identification (1-10):** - Political change
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There are no single correct answers for these
26. - Ideas questions, as they require thoughtful and detailed
- Knowledge responses.
- Beliefs
Lesson 3
27. - Language
- Symbols **Section 1: Identification**
- Values 1. b) An object, word, or action that stands for
- Accounts something else
2. d) Generating profit
28. - Oral tradition 3. b) It holds greater meaning and importance
- Performing arts 4. b) To create movements and spread ideas
- Rituals 5. c) Cultural symbols

29. - Parents **Section 2: True or False**

- Siblings 6. True
- Teachers 7. True
8. False
30. - Culture integrates into an individual's 9. True
personality through norms, values, and beliefs. 10. False

**Multiple Choice (31-40):** **Section 3: Enumeration**

31. C) Language 11. (Examples may vary but should be relevant
32. D) Behavioral component to cultural practices)
33. C) Acculturation 12. Cultural Symbols, Social Symbols, Political
34. B) Buildings and artifacts Symbols, Economic Symbols
35. C) Non-material culture 13. (Examples may vary but should be relevant
36. A) Enculturation to political practices in the Philippines)
37. B) Assimilation 14. (Functions may vary but should be relevant
38. C) Cultural heritage to the functions of symbols and symbolism)
39. D) Natural disasters 15. (Examples may vary but should be relevant
40. D) Linguistic component to social symbols)

**Situational Multiple Choice (41-50):** **Section 4: Essay Type (1-2 items)**

41. C) Non-material culture
42. B) Assimilation
43. C) Acculturation
44. A) Tangible heritage
45. C) Non-material culture
46. A) Enculturation
47. D) Social change
48. C) Non-material culture
49. B) Assimilation
50. A) Tangible heritage
**Essay Questions (51-60):**
- Answers for these questions will vary
depending on the depth of the response and the
specific examples and explanations provided.
16. (Answers may vary but should discuss
hidden values in symbols with relevant
examples.)
17. (Answers may vary but should discuss the
significance of cultural symbols in preserving
and conveying cultural identity.)
**Section 5: Multiple Choice**
18. a) A representation of a specific religion or a
specific concept within a given religion
19. b) Educational practices
20. c) An indicator of social or economic status
**Section 6: Situational Multiple Choice**
21. c) Political symbol
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22. d) Economic symbol
23. c) Political symbol
24. a) Cultural symbol
25. d) Economic symbol
**Section 7: Matching**
26. A. Symbol
27. B. Cultural Practices
28. C. Status Symbol
29. D. Political Practices
30. A. Cultural symbols
31. Alkansya
32. Public office and political power
33. B. Symbols and symbolism
53. c) To embody political ideologies and
advocacy
54. a) Currency
55. c) To indicate social or economic status
56. b) Government administration and power
57. d) Economic symbols
58. a) Traditional food preparation
**Section 14: Fill in the Blanks (Continued)**
59. growth as humankind
60. influence
61. artistic expressions
62. religion
63. economic

**Section 8: Fill in the Blanks** **Section 15: Situational Multiple Choice

34. a) Rational thinkers (Continued)**
35. b) and influence 64. c) Gold
36. C. artistic expressions 65. d) Life Insurance
37. d) love 66. d) Labor
38. economic or social 67. b) Market
68. a) Currency
**Section 9: Situational Multiple Choice
(Continued)** **Section 16: True or False (Continued)**
39. b) Palakasan system 69. False
40. d) Catholic Church Influence 70. False
71. True
**Section 10: True or False (Continued)** 72. False
41. False 73. False
42. False
43. True **Section 17: Matching (Continued)**
44. False 74. A. Face Value
45. True 75. B. Hidden Value
76. C. Cultural Symbols
**Section 11: Matching (Continued)** 77. D. Political Dynasties
46. A. Symbol 78. E. Economic Practices
47. B. Cultural Practices
48. C. Status Symbol **Section 18: Essay Type (Continued)**
49. D. Political Practices 79. (Answers may vary but should discuss the
50. E. Economic Symbols impact of status symbols.)
80. (Answers may vary but should discuss the
**Section 12: Essay Type (Continued)** significance of preserving cultural practices.)
51. (Answers may vary but should discuss the
impact of symbols on movements and ideas.) **Section 19: Multiple Choice (Continued)**
52. (Answers may vary but should discuss the 81. c) Political symbols
role of cultural symbols in preserving cultural 82. c) Cultural traditions
identity.) 83. b) Palakasan system
84. c) Traditional politics
**Section 13: Multiple Choice (Continued)**
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85. c) They represent economic concepts and 18. True
activities. 19. False
20. False
**Section 20: Fill in the Blanks (Continued)**
86. experiences **Matching (21-30):**
87. artistic expressions 21. h. A concept used by sociologists to stand for
88. economic a relationship among people.
89. Catholic Church 22. d. The independent network of roles and
90. economic hierarchy of statuses.
23. e. The results of actions in relation to a
**Section 21: Situational Multiple Choice particular structure.
(Continued)** 24. f. A relationship involving the total
91. d) Paluwagan personality of the human being.
92. a) Traditional Medical Practices 25. g. A relationship involving only a part of the
93. c) Culinary Practices individual's personality.
94. b) Religious/Spiritual Practices 26. b. A group with which the individual
95. d) Political Practices identifies.
27. c. A group to which people feel they do not
**Section 22: True or False (Continued)** belong.
96. False 28. j. Any group individuals identify with and
97. False whose attitudes and values they adopt.
98. True 29. a. The process of bringing order and
99. False significance into human social life.
100. True 30. i. An established pattern of relationship.

LESSON 4 **Enumeration (31-40):**

31. - To meet social needs
**Multiple Choice (1-10):** - Due to their social personalities
1. b. Social institution - Both reasons
2. c. Both a and b 32. - Two or more people
3. c. Social interaction - Interaction
4. b. By two or more persons who have - Physical presence
something in common 33. - Family
5. b. Two or more people, interaction, physical - Friends
presence 34. - Business-like, impersonal, casual
6. c. Society, culture, and personality - Heterogeneous composition, numerous
7. d. All of the above membership, widespread
8. b. Social function - Casual, temporary, limited personal
9. a. Family involvement
10. b. Belonging and camaraderie 35. - Belonging, camaraderie, protective attitude,
loyalty
**True or False (11-20):** 36. - Strangeness, dislikes, avoidance,
11. False antagonism
12. False 37. - Models and attitudes
13. False 38. - Social organization, social function
14. False 39. - Primary groups, secondary groups
15. False 40. - Roles, statuses
16. True
17. False **Situational Multiple Choice (41-50):**
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41. b. Secondary Group
42. b. Secondary Group
43. c. In-Group
44. c. In-Group
45. b. Secondary Group
46. a. Primary Group
47. a. Primary Group
48. c. In-Group
49. b. Secondary Group
50. b. Secondary Group
64. A reference group is a group that individuals
use as a standard for comparison or whose
attitudes and values they adopt. It may or may
not involve actual membership; it's more about
self-identification.
65. Social structure defines the roles, statuses,
and norms within a social unit. It provides a
framework for organizing society and
understanding power dynamics.

**Matching (51-60):** 66. Social function refers to the results of actions

51. b. Social organization in relation to a particular social structure. It
52. d. Social structure involves the outcomes of individual activities
53. e. Social function within a societal context.
54. f. Primary Group
55. b. Secondary Group 67. Formal organizations are groups with defined
56. i. In-Group structures and objectives, such as corporations or
57. c. Out-Group government agencies. They play critical roles in
58. j. Reference Group society, providing structure and efficiency.
59. a. Formal Organization
60. h. Interaction 68. Social interaction is essential for the
formation and functioning of social groups. It
**Essay Questions (61-70):** involves communication and the exchange of
Answers may vary, but here are suggested information, ideas, and emotions among
responses: individuals.

61. Social organization is the structure and order
within a society, and it's significant in the study
of society, culture, and personality because it
helps us understand how individuals interact,
form groups, and adhere to societal norms. It
provides a framework for analyzing human
behavior within a social context.
62. Primary groups are characterized by intimate
and face-to-face relationships, profound and
strong communication, and personal satisfaction
as a priority. Examples include families and
close groups of friends.
69. Secondary groups are characterized by
business-like, impersonal interactions,
heterogeneous compositions, numerous
memberships, and limited personal involvement.
Examples include professional associations and
workplace colleagues.
70. Social organization contributes to bringing
order and significance into human social life by
providing a framework for individuals to
interact, form groups, and adhere to societal
norms. It helps maintain social order and
cohesion.

63. In-groups are groups with which individuals **Fill in the Blanks (71-80):**
identify, fostering a sense of belonging, 71. Social institution
camaraderie, and loyalty among members. Out- 72. Needs
groups are perceived as outsiders by the in- 73. Society, culture, and personality
group, leading to feelings of strangeness, 74. Roles; statuses
dislikes, avoidance, antagonism, or indifference. 75. Action
76. Communication; relationships; satisfaction
77. Belonging
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78. Outsider
79. Models; attitudes
80. Social group

**Multiple Choice (81-90):**

81. c. People assigned to perform tasks in social
institutions
82. c. Because of their social personalities and
social needs
83. c. Social interaction
84. b. Two or more people
85. b. Society, culture, and personality
86. a. The hierarchy of roles in society
87. a. The results of action in relation to a
particular structure
88. c. Family
89. b. Common norms, activities, goals, and
background
90. d. Outsiders

**True or False (91-100):**

91. False
92. False
93. False
94. False
95. True
96. False
97. True
98. False
99. False
100. False