Grade 5 Diagnostic Test

Which of the following classes, during the pre-colonial Philippines was considered the nobility or warrior class?

• Timawa

• Maharlika

• Aliping Namamahay

• Aliping Saguiguilid

Datu Pagtuga wants to enhance the perceived lethality of their weapons by adding a psychological element to armed conflicts they faced in their barangay. Which of the following should Datu Sinagtala use?

• Venom

• Poison

• Forbidden magic

• Prayers and charms

Why was there no centralized national government in pre-colonial Philippines?

• The Datu was too powerful to allow it

• Each barangay operated independently with its own leader and system of laws

• The Maharlika class opposed any form of unification

• The islands were too isolated from each other

Datu Isagani, a leader of a pre-colonial community, died without a male heir. Considering the rule of succession in that period, who could potentially succeed him?

• A council of elders

• The first son of a neighboring barangay

• The eldest daughter of the Datu

• The strongest warrior in the barangay

In ancient Philippine society, tattoos exhibit a man's war record. Considering this statement, which among the following is true?

• Isagani's whole body is covered by tattoos because he believed that it is fashionable.

• Makusog's whole body is covered by tattoos as it symbolizes the enemies he killed, and the wars he won.

• Pagtuga's body is not painted with tattoos because he believed that it is against the Gods and deities.

• None of the above

Pre-colonial Filipinos are polytheistic. This statement is:

• False, because pre-colonial Filipinos are monotheistic.

• False, because pre-colonial Filipinos worship only one divine God which was Bathala.

• True, because pre-colonial Filipinos believed in many gods and deities.

• True, because pre-colonial Filipinos were polymaths.

What does climate refer to?

• Short-term atmospheric conditions in a small area

• Long-term regional or global average of temperature, humidity, and rainfall patterns

• The amount of water vapor in the air

• The total precipitation measured over a short period

You are a farmer looking to transition to sustainable farming practices. You want a method that combines growing plants without soil and raising aquatic animals. Which method should you choose?

• Hydroponics

• Aquaponics

• Agroforestry

• Natural Animal Raising

Which Philippine crop is often referred to as the 'Tree of Life'?

• Sugarcane

• Coconut

• Banana

• Rice

This refers to the total precipitation in the form of rain, measured over a certain period and location.

• Rainfall

• Humidity

• Temperature

• Climate