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Which colonial power introduced a larger and better public school system in the Philippines?

• Spain
• United States
• Japan
• China

Answer explanation

The United States introduced a broader public education system.

What was a major reason science and technology did not advance under Spanish rule?

• Lack of interest
• Strong focus on religion in education
• No access to Western technology
• Filipinos were not intelligent enough

Answer explanation

Education under Spanish rule focused more on religion, limiting scientific progress.

Which institution was NOT established during the American period?

• Bureau of Science
• Philippine General Hospital
• National Research Council
• Department of Science and Technology

Answer explanation

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) was established later, after independence.

What was the primary economic focus during the Spanish and American colonial periods?

• Manufacturing goods
• Exporting raw agricultural products
• Developing industrial sectors
• Encouraging scientific research

Answer explanation

Both colonial powers focused on exporting raw materials rather than industrialization.

Which indicator is NOT used to assess the state of science and technology in the Philippines?

• R&D expenditures
• Patent outputs
• Olympic medal count
• Scientific research publications

Answer explanation

Olympic medals are not a measure of a country's S&T development.

According to the UN Human Development Index (HDI) in 2017, what was the Philippines' ranking?

• 56th
• 64th
• 116th
• 140th

Answer explanation

The Philippines ranked 116th based on life expectancy, education, and income.

Which country ranked 1st in the 2019 World Economic Forum's Competitive Index?

• Japan
• United States
• Singapore
• Germany

Answer explanation

Singapore ranked 1st in the World Economic Forum's Competitive Index.

True or False: The Philippines consistently followed a unified science and technology policy after gaining independence.

• True
• False

Answer explanation

Policies changed with different administrations, leading to inconsistency.

Which of the following did pre-Spanish Filipinos NOT have?

• Writing system
• Method of counting
• Formal education system
• Supernatural beliefs

Answer explanation

Pre-Spanish Filipinos had informal knowledge but no formal education system.

What was a major reason why Western science and technology did not progress in the Philippines under Spanish rule?

• Filipinos were not interested
• Education was focused on religion
• Lack of resources
• Spain had weak science

Answer explanation

Education was centered on religion rather than scientific advancement.