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Quarter Exam in Philosophy

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It is the science that by natural light of reason studies the first causes or highest principle of all things.

a)

wisdom

b)

philosophy

c)

metaphysics

d)

logic

2.

1)    Which branch of philosophy deals with correct thinking and reasoning?

a)

logic

b)

aesthetic

c)

metaphysics

d)

ethics

3.

It is a branch of philosophy that deals with morality.

a)

logic

b)

metaphysics

c)

ethics

d)

aesthetics

4.

The issue whether Dolphy deserves to be a National Artist falls under which branch of philosophy?

a)

logic

b)

aesthetics

c)

metaphysics

d)

ethics

5.

Byron read in an article that continuous exposure to sunlight for extended period can cause skin cancer. He doubts the article so he verifies if that knowledge is correct. His action falls under which branch of philosophy.

a)

epistemology

b)

metaphysics

c)

ethics

d)

logic

6.

According to this philosophy thought run in a circular manner in which the ends conjoin the beginning in a cyclic style.

a)

western philosophy

b)

eastern philosophy

c)

plato

d)

ilipino

7.

This Filipino value literally means to leave everything to God who is Bathala in vernacular.

a)

kagandahang loob

b)

bahala na

c)

bayanihan

d)

pakikisama

8.

What Filipino value puts one in touch with one’s fellow beings and is essentially interpersonal?

a)

loob

b)

bahala na

c)

bayanihan

d)

pakikisama

9.

Which of the following is NOT TRUE bout abundance?

a)

Abundance is not what we gather but what we scatter

b)

Abundance is what we keep and not what we give away

c)

Abundance is a choice.

d)

Abundance is to evolve into higher being.

10.

The word phenomenon comes from the Greek word “phainomenon” which means ___________.

a)

appearance

b)

philosophy

c)

happenings

d)

action

11.

It is an outlook that emphasizes the importance of free individual choice, regardless of the power of other people to influence and coerce our desires, beliefs, and decisions.

a)

existentialism

b)

phenomenology

c)

essentialism

d)

postmodernism

12.

It is defect in the argument rather than it is having false premises.

a)

fallacy

b)

logic

c)

equivocation

d)

argument

13.

Most of the commercials or advertisers use the popularity of an endorsers to promote their products. What is the fallacy use by this advertisers

a)

argentum ad mesirecordiam

b)

argentum ad hominem

c)

argentum ad ignoratiam

d)

argentum ad baculum

14.

This reasoning is based on observations in order to makes generalizations. The reasoning is often applied in prediction, forecasting or behavior.

a)

inductive reasoning

b)

deductive reasoning

c)

hasty reasoning

d)

commercial reasoning

15.

The following are the three major characteristics of questions in philosophy, except

a)

Philosophy questions have answers, but the answer remains in dispute

b)

Philosophical questions cannot be settled by science, common sense or faith

c)

Philosophical questions are of perennial intellectual interest to human beings

d)

Philosophical questions can be answer by science,      common sense or faith.

16.

Identify the conclusion in this quote by Aristotle, “Every art and every inquiry and similarly every action and pursuit, is thought to aim at some good; and for this reason, the good has rightly been declared to be that at which all things aim.”

a)

Every art and every inquiry and similarly every action in pursuit

b)

thought to aim at some goodEvery art and every inquiry and similarly every action in pursuit, thought to aim at some good

c)

thought to aim at some good

d)

The good has rightly been declared to be that at which all things aim.

17.

A noun that conveys the basic ground concept from the word’s literal meaning of climbing or going beyond, with varying connotations in its different historical and cultural stages.

a)

transcendental

b)

philosophical

c)

transcendence

d)

rational

18.

From the view of Hinduism, what is the progenitor of everything?

a)

sound

b)

light

c)

atom

d)

blackhole

19.

It is a doctrine that adheres to the belief that a person’s soul passes into some other creature, human, or animal.

a)

metempsychosis

b)

molting

c)

transferring

d)

transcendence

20.

The main aim of Buddhism is salvation through self-abnegation, rigid discipline of mind and body, consuming love for all creatures, and the final achievement of that state of consciousness which marks an individual ‘s full preparation for entering the enlightened wisdom of complete selflessness. That enlightened wisdom according to Buddhism is also called _____________.

a)

Nirvana

b)

Atman

c)

Brahman

d)

Bathala

21.

The following belong to the “Fourfold Truth” set by Buddha, except

a)

suffering never cease

b)

suffering is caused by passionate desires, lusts, cravings

c)

such eradication of desire may be accomplished by following the Eightfold Path or earnest endeavor

d)

life is full of suffering

22.

He asserts that wisdom is not just an abstract logical construction; but its substantially existent as Divine Logos

a)

Siddharta Gautama

b)

St. Thomas Aquinas

c)

Plato

d)

St. Augustine

23.

Which of the following situations follows the words of Jesus as stated in John 15:5, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me, you can do nothing.”

a)

A student who always pray to pass the test but never study hard

b)

An applicant for a job who always fail in the interview but still believe that something will coming for him in Gods will.

c)

A politician who always promise everything, but nothing become a reality

d)

A father who wants to give his family a decent life but didn’t work hard to earn a living

24.

This virtue allows us to experience richness, positivity and transcendence

a)

failure

b)

honesty

c)

love

d)

forgiveness

25.

Which of the following statement is TRUE about the virtue of forgiveness?

a)

When we forgive, we must assume that those persons will forgive us also.

b)

When we forgive, we are freed from our anger and bitterness

c)

If you have a hard heart, it is easy to give forgiveness

d)

Forgiveness is a virtue intended only for limited person

26.

Which of these philosophical views believe on the law of Karma.

a)

essentialism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Catholicism

d)

Hinduism

27.

The following are characteristics of a person who had attained “Nirvana”,

a)

has perfect peace

b)

has perfect wisdom

c)

has perfect knowledge

d)

has perfect material self

28.

Who among the following philosopher asserts this, “Physically we are free, yet morally bound to obey the law. The Eternal law is the God himself. According to this law, humanity must do well and avoid evil, hence, the existence of moral obligation in every human being.”

a)

St. Thomas Aquinas

b)

St. Augustine

c)

Aristotle

d)

Siddharta Gautama

29.

It separates us from animals; it differentiates moral dimension of our fulfilment in action according to St. Thomas Aquinas

a)

material self

b)

spirituality

c)

uniqueness

d)

power

30.

It is a change from the mythical explanation of the origins of the cosmos to a more rational explanation

a)

paradigm shift

b)

speculations

c)

mythical model

d)

cosmos model

31.

When God created human He gave us the authority to govern His every creation. Therefore, it is justifiable to exploit nature in order to satisfy his needs. This is similar to ______________.

a)

anthropocentric model

b)

eco centric model

c)

paradigm shift

d)

cosmos model

32.

In this model land is considered not an instrumental mode of production but will be preserved with integrity, stability, and beauty

a)

anthropocentric model

b)

eco centric model

c)

paradigm shift

d)

cosmos model

33.

Humanity claims ownership or authority over land. It is because of our _____________.

a)

anthropocentric attitude     

b)

eco centric attitude

c)

wisdom

d)

enlightenment

34.

The following situations show ecological conscience, except

a)

Jeylo bought a bicycle instead of a car as her service in going to work.

b)

Reymark found a dying Philippine eagle. He took care of it and then freed it in the forest.

c)

Lynejay participate in environmental campaign and encourage others to take care of the environment.

d)

Princess cut down an aged tree to construct her house.

35.

According to this ancient thinker the evolution of the world begins with the generation of opposites in a certain region of nature.

a)

Anaximander

b)

) Immanuel Kant

c)

Pythagoras

d)

Pythagoras

36.

He described the universe as living embodiment of nature’s order, harmony, and beauty.

a)

Anaximander

b)

Immanuel Kant

c)

 Pythagoras

d)

George Herbert Mead

37.

We must appreciate the beauty of nature. The sunrise, romantic sunset, blossoming flowers, different landscape, rivers meeting the sea and others. This is similar to the view of _____________ who also wrote his Critique of judgement

a)

Anaximander

b)

Immanuel Kant

c)

Pythagoras

d)

George Herbert Mead

38.

According to this theory, ecological crisis in an outcome of anthropocentrism. The controlling attitude of humankind is extended in nature, when in fact, humanity is part of nature

a)

deep ecology

b)

social ecology

c)

ecofeminism

d)

socio culturist

39.

The human desire to experience union with others is one of the strongest motivators of human behavior and the other is the desire for survival. The following decides which of this two becomes dominant, except

a)

norms

b)

social structure

c)

values

d)

greediness

40.

Etymologically, what does “sophia” mean?

a)

to love

b)

love of God

c)

love of wisdom

d)

wisdom