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LET Social Science (World History)

Total questions: 47

Worksheet time: 47mins

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1.

During ancient times, Asia was referred to as the seat of civilization. During the Middle Ages, which among the following continents became the center of social political, economic and religious development?

a)

North America

b)

South America

c)

Europe

d)

Africa

2.

Church Reformers called for changes n Church practices. The movement for reforms spread to Northern Europe. Martin Luther was the proponent of such church reforms as embedded in his Twenty One Theses. This movement or changes in the church was known as:

a)

Lutheranism

b)

Protestantism

c)

Calvinism

d)

Catholicism

3.

The following are achievements of a river-valley civilization during the Ancient period such as: the construction of the Great Walls; the invention of the printing press; use of the civil service exam, gun powder, silk; and producing Great Philosophers such as Confucius, Lao Tzu, and Mencius.

a)

Huang Ho River civilization

b)

Tigris-Euphrates civilization

c)

Harappan civilization

d)

Mohenjo Daro civilization

4.

The Industrial Revolution was characterized by the factory system which brought tremendous changes on the social life of the people. The family as the basic unit of society was greatly affected of such changes. Which among the following effects weaken the family as the sole foundation of the society?

a)

Family life became prosperous.

b)

Family relationship was solidified.

c)

Resulted to stronger family ties.

d)

Family members were always out working.

5.

During the Middle Ages, the Church was the most influential institution because it had been able to command respect and influence on the people most, except:

a)

Church was consulted by monarchs for advice and guidance.

b)

Church encouraged scientific researches that led as well to more scientific discoveries.

c)

Several monarchs and nobility joined the Crusades.

d)

The pope acted as Church's representative and command spiritual allegiance on the entire Christendom.

6.

A doctrine which prohibits a European nation to become stronger over the other which exists during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England is called

a)

balance of power

b)

mercantilism

c)

bullionism

d)

encomienda system

7.

A theory in which European monarchs during the 1600s and the 1700s believed that they derived their absolute powers from God is

a)

human rights

b)

women's rights

c)

divine rights

d)

children's rights

8.

The political viewpoint steaming from.the ideas of Karl Marx and Nicolai Lenin in which the Bolsheviks of Russia was founded.

a)

democracy

b)

communism

c)

socialism

d)

capitalism

9.

It is a concept of two opposing forces believed to be present in all of nature in which the Chinese theory relates to Daoism.

a)

yin and yang

b)

harmony

c)

balance of nature

d)

human and earth

10.

Societies in which villagers traced their descent through their mothers rather than their father lineage and common in African societies.

a)

patrilineal

b)

binary

c)

matrilineal

d)

unilateral

11.

The worship of many gods and goddesses of the Egyptians, except during the reign of Pharaoh Akhenaton.

a)

monotheism

b)

deism

c)

polytheism

d)

bi-polarize

12.

It is a school that helped students prepare for examinations for positions in the government and a system that allowed anyone with abilities to attain public office.

a)

workers exam

b)

civil service

c)

teachers licensure examination

d)

technician's exam

13.

Spanish assemblies which had the right to review the policies of Spanish monarchs during the 17th century.

a)

cortes

b)

forced labor

c)

supreme court

d)

galleon

14.

The twenty first century world was shaken by

a)

ecological imbalance

b)

threat of terrorism

c)

nuclear arms race

d)

strong ideological differences

15.

During the 14-18th century, Black Africans were shipped from Africa to work in plantations in the Caribbean, North and South Americas. One of the products from this plantation was known as the white gold. It is known as white gold for it is a very profitable product. This product is

a)

sugar

b)

rice

c)

corn

d)

tobacco

16.

Monotheism means the worship of one God. Which among the following religion is not considered as monotheistic?

a)

Christianity

b)

Judaism

c)

Islam

d)

Hinduism

17.

Russia as a communist country is successful in the overthrow of the monarchial government. It was Nicolai Lenin who was the first leader in Russia who strongly emphasized the communist principles for communism is against

a)

collectivism

b)

private ownership

c)

proletariat rule

d)

rule of worker's group

18.

Organizations that sold stocks in ventures, enabled large and small investors to share the risks and profits of a trading voyage ara called

a)

corporations

b)

joint stock companies

c)

colonies

d)

partnership

19.

This was an intense feeling felt by people who are willing to fight for self-rule and return to their traditional customs.

a)

nationalism

b)

mercantilism

c)

patriotism

d)

communism

20.

The political viewpoint stemming from the ideas of Karl Marx and Nicolai Lenin in which Bolsheviks of Russia was founded

a)

socialism

b)

capitalism

c)

communism

d)

mercantilism

21.

These are legends and history passed by word of mouth from one generation to another in which the early African people used as their way of communication about their own culture

a)

written traditions

b)

customs

c)

oral traditions

d)

mores

22.

The art of elegant handwriting and beautiful script utilized by Islamic artists is

a)

sepia culture

b)

calligraphy

c)

ink blot

d)

psychedelic

23.

It is the title given to Egyptian monarchs which means great house of the king.

a)

pharaoh

b)

king

c)

emperor

d)

sultan

24.

Greek thinkers who developed the foundations for disciplines such as history, political science and logic are

a)

teachers

b)

philosophes

c)

philosophers

d)

oracle

25.

The Greek artists and architects created these works characterized by the said style known for its beautiful simplicity and graceful balance.

a)

perspective

b)

proportion

c)

balance

d)

harmony

26.

World War II alliances were dissolved when conflict arose over the post-war reorganization of Europe. It resulted in the existence of the Eastern and Western bloc. This division led into

a)

World War III

b)

American War

c)

Cold War

d)

French War

27.

The Post-World War II period brought changes to the nations of Asia and the Pacific. Which of the following did not happen during this period?

a)

Japan arose to become one of the world's major economic and trading nations.

b)

Ethnic and religious rivalries in South Asia brought unity among India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

c)

European colonies became independent nations and faced the problems of building united societies.

d)

Civil war between the Nationalists and Communists China erupted.

28.

Many African nations sought to re-establish their cultural identity and beganto throw off the reminders of their colonial past after World War II. Which among the following factors lead to full democracy of the Africans?

a)

Struggle against racial segregation was sought by South Africa.

b)

A number of few nations arose throughout the continent.

c)

Building of stable governments.

d)

Creation of modern economies.

29.

Ending of the Cold War resulted in new political policy among nations of the world except:

a)

Strong rule of Communist and Socialist doctrines in the world

b)

Introducing of policies such as glasnost and perestroika

c)

Collapse of the Soviet bloc countries

d)

Peace agreement among nations

30.

Two major recent driving forces of connectivity and interdependence of the world's markets and businesses are

a)

improvement in transportation and technology

b)

advances in telecommunications and infrastructures

c)

rise of internet and existence of global organizations

d)

existence of networking and competition among nations

31.

Naomi Klein, a Canadian social activist stresses that "corporations should not expend their finite resources on factories rather should concentrate those resources in building "their brands". She suggested for the following

a)

operation of MNCs should have impact on children and young people for re-education

b)

extensive outsource of products, components and services

c)

corporations should focus more in their finite sources

d)

establishing a particular brand in the way of life of the people

32.

Globalization is being emphasized and advocated by countries in the world this 21st century. It gives emphasis on the following except

a)

communication

b)

religion

c)

market

d)

culture

33.

The famous maxim of the French Revolution stresses on

a)

fraternity, equality, unity

b)

democracy, unity, fraternity

c)

liberty, equality, fraternity

d)

unity, democracy, equality

34.

Conflict and misunderstandings among nations are usually settled through

a)

alliance

b)

ceasefire

c)

treaty

d)

armistice

35.

Colonization stresses both advantage and disadvantage factors. Which among the following is the greatest disadvantage?

a)

Colonies were made markets for surplus products.

b)

Colonies were exploited.

c)

Colonial mentality was developed.

d)

Colonies were drawn into war.

36.

The expansion of the United States from the original 13 colonies was due to war and by purchase. Which among the following nation states was not acquired by purchase?

a)

Louisiana

b)

Mexico

c)

Alaska

d)

Texas

37.

P-Noy's optimism in the Philippine economy as of 2011 was embodied in his project as

a)

prioritized building of 13,000 classrooms and hiring of new teachers

b)

deployment of more nurses in urban health units

c)

filling up of doctors and nurses to address the lack of medical practitioners in rural areas

d)

emphasized wider food production in rural and urban areas

38.

HongKong and Shanghai Banking Corporation projects that the Philippines per capita income will expand by an average of:

a)

5.8% in 2010-2020; 5.9% from 2020-2030; 6.0% from 2030-2040 and 6.2% from 2040-2050

b)

6.1% in 2010-2020; 5.6% from 2020-2030; 5.2% from 2030-2040 and 4.8% from 2040-2050

c)

6.0% in 2010-2020; 6.2% from 2020-2030; 6.4% from 2030-2040 and 6.5% from 2040-2050

d)

4.5% in 2010-2020; 4.6% from 2020-2030; 4.7% from 2030-2040 and 5.0% from 2040-2050

39.

Philippine economy is likely to grow by

a)

6.0%

b)

6.5%

c)

6.8%

d)

7.0%

40.

GDP growth is estimated to grow with an average of

a)

7.0% from 2010-2020; 7.2% from 2020-2030; 7.4% from 2030-2040 and 7.5% from 2040-2050

b)

6.5% from 2010-2020; 6.6% from 2020-2030; 6.8% from 2030-2040 and 7.0% from 2040-2050

c)

8.0% from 2010-2020; 8.2% from 2020-2030; 8.4% from 2030-2040 and 8.5% from 2040-2050

d)

8.4% from 2010-2020; 7.3% from 2020-2030; 6.6% from 2030-2040 and 5.8% from 2040-2050

41.

He described "globalization as the intensification of worldwide social relations which link distant localities and involve a change in the way we understand geography and experience localness".

a)

Anthony Giddens

b)

Yitzhak Rabin

c)

Mikhail Gorbachev

d)

Barrack Obama

42.

Through a scientific process, scientists can now alter cells to produce new life forms as

a)

genetic engineering

b)

cell stemming therapy

c)

ethnic cleansing

d)

ultraviolet processes

43.

The widespread use of computers ad technology has led to the development of a communication network as

a)

glasnost

b)

information superhighway

c)

perestroika

d)

privatization

44.

In Bosnian war, ethnic Serb forces carried out a policy of forcibly removal of rival ethnic groups known as

a)

ethnic formation

b)

ethnicity

c)

ethnic cleansing

d)

ethnic bonding

45.

Towards the end of the cold war, Mikhail Gorbachev took the risks and made drastic changes in USSR through the policy of "glasnost". Glasnost stresses openness or it means

a)

curtailment of freedom

b)

limiting private ownership

c)

opening and building of industries

d)

freedom of expression in Soviet citizens

46.

The South African government had long pursued for total independence and stressed the practice of human rights. A black president was installed into office in order to have a transition from the rules of the minority whites to majority blacks. He was

a)

Nelson Mandela

b)

Idi Amin

c)

Moammar Khadaffi

d)

P.W. Botha

47.

The South African government had long pursued for total independence and stressed the practice of human rights. A black president was installed into office in order to have a transition from the rules of the minority whites to majority blacks. He was

a)

Nelson Mandela

b)

Idi Amin

c)

Moammar Khadaffi

d)

P.W. Botha