UCSP-Q3-Summative Test-SY-2024-2025

What is society?

• A collection of traditions passed down from generation to generation
• A group of people who interact and share a common culture
• A government system that enforces strict rules
• A set of laws that control human behavior

Which of the following is an example of a Filipino tradition?

• Using modern transportation for daily commutes
• Wearing Western-style clothing at all times
• Celebrating fiestas to honor patron saints
• Speaking only in Tagalog at home

Which element of culture helps people distinguish between right and wrong?

• Language and communication
• Technology and innovations
• Political structures
• Values and norms

Why is religion significant in shaping cultural identity?

• It is the sole determinant of a person’s background
• It influences moral beliefs and everyday practices
• It eliminates social differences among individuals
• It prevents changes in cultural traditions

What is a major factor in the development of cultural diversity?

• The widespread use of technology
• The presence of social media influences
• The separation of communities by geography
• The rejection of historical customs

What role do norms play in human interactions?

• They force individuals to follow strict rules
• They discourage people from expressing personal opinions
• They determine a person's level of intelligence
• They guide behavior and establish societal expectations

A Filipino living abroad continues to practice "pagmamano" when greeting elders. What cultural element does this represent?

• Norms
• Politics
• Religion
• Cultural adaptation

A tourist in the Philippines notices that many locals avoid pointing with their fingers and instead use their lips. What aspect of culture is being observed?

• Values and beliefs
• Language and communication
• Religious practices
• Economic structures

How can differing beliefs and values lead to social conflict?

• They cause people to adopt the same cultural traditions
• They create contrasting perspectives and goals among individuals
• They promote harmony by eliminating differences
• They prevent individuals from developing their own opinions

How do laws reflect the cultural values of a society?

• Laws exist separately from cultural norms and traditions
• Laws regulate only religious and spiritual practices
• Laws both shape and are shaped by societal values and norms
• Laws remain unchanged regardless of cultural influences