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READING COMPREHENSION- LESSON 56 -3.5.2

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 32mins

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1.

Blood Compact

                Brotherhood or oneness of blood is considered sacred among all peoples of the world. Blood relationship among members of the family is very strong.

                This strong relationship has brought about the practice of having blood compacts or union of blood between two or more enemies. A blood compact is made when two or parties take a little blood from each one and mix them in wine. Then each one takes a drink of the mixture and they become blood brothers. They can no longer fight one another but must fight a common enemy together.

                One of the most famous blood compacts is history is between Legaspi, Captain General of the Spaniards, and Sikatuna, a chieftain of Bohol.

                The Moslems of Europe, Africa and Asia and the Indians of North America have a different way of making a blood compact. Each participant opens a cut on the forearm, and let the blood of each other mingle in the open wound. From then they became blood brothers and cannot do harm against each other.

 

 

1.       Brotherhood means ________ of blood

a)

Friendship    

b)

Oneness of blood  

c)

Cooperation

2.

Blood Compact

                Brotherhood or oneness of blood is considered sacred among all peoples of the world. Blood relationship among members of the family is very strong.

                This strong relationship has brought about the practice of having blood compacts or union of blood between two or more enemies. A blood compact is made when two or parties take a little blood from each one and mix them in wine. Then each one takes a drink of the mixture and they become blood brothers. They can no longer fight one another but must fight a common enemy together.

                One of the most famous blood compacts is history is between Legaspi, Captain General of the Spaniards, and Sikatuna, a chieftain of Bohol.

                The Moslems of Europe, Africa and Asia and the Indians of North America have a different way of making a blood compact. Each participant opens a cut on the forearm, and let the blood of each other mingle in the open wound. From then they became blood brothers and cannot do harm against each other.

 

 

 

2.       Brotherhood is considered (a)   among all peoples of the world.

 

3.

3.       Blood compact mean_______ of blood of enemies.

                

a)

Union

b)

Separation

c)

Drinking

4.

4.    Blood is mixed in

 

a)

Milk

b)

Wine

c)

Water

5.

5.       When enemies become blood brothers they no longer

a)

Fight one another

b)

Speak to one another

c)

Fight others

6.

6.       A famous blood compact was between

a)

Magellan and Legaspi

b)

Legaspi and Lapu-Lapu

c)

Legaspi and Sikatuna

7.

7.       Legaspi was the Captain General of the

a)

British

b)

Spaniards

c)

Americans

8.

8.       Sikatuna is the chieftain of

 

a)

Cebu

b)

Bohol  

c)

Mactan

9.

9.       The Moslems way of having a blood compact is the same as the Filipinos was

 

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Does not tell

10.

10.       Blood brothers ________ hurt each other.

a)

Cannot

b)

Can   

c)

Can sometimes

11.

The Coming of the Cross

 

                Early Filipinos were pagans. They worshiped idols and spirits. However they believed that a chief, and all powerful god, was prevalent. This god was called Bathala or Maykapal.

                Long before the coming of the Spaniards, the Arabs came to the Philippines and introduced Islamism. This religion was already well established in Mindanao, the Visayas and in some parts of Luzon when the Spaniards came. Until now Islamism is the religion of the Muslims of the Mindanao, and they still write in Arabic’s.

                With the coming of the Spaniards in the sixteenth century, the Filipinos became Christians. The first converts were Humabon, the raja of Cebu, his family and his court. Soon in all the places which the Spaniards of the Visayan Islands and the portions of Mindanao were Christianized.

                The Muslims of Mindanao refused to be conquered by the Spaniards and they have remained Muslims up to this day.

 

 

11. The early Filipinos were

a)

Protestants  

b)

Pagans  

c)

Mohammedans

12.

12. They worshiped

a)

God     

b)

Idols and spirits

c)

No body

13.

13. Their all-powerful god was

a)

Allah

b)

Bathala

c)

Jesus

14.

The _______ introduced Islamism

a)

Hindus

b)

Chinese

c)

Arabs

15.

15.The Filipinos were already Christians before the coming of the Spaniards

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Maybe

16.

16. ________is the religion of Muslims of Mindanao

a)

Islamism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Shintoism

17.

17. The Filipinos became ______ after the coming of the Spaniards

a)

Christians

b)

Muslims

c)

Protestants

18.

18. ________ and his family were the first Christians

a)

Rajah matanda  

b)

Magat salamat

c)

Rajah humabon

19.

19. He was the chief of

a)

Mactan

b)

Samar

c)

Cebu

20.

20. The Muslims of Mindanao have remained Muslims  to this day

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Maybe

21.

Beauty Spots in Luzon

                Luzon Island has many beauty spots which attract many tourists to its shores.

                In the mountains of northern Luzon are the ancient Banaue rice terraces which are considered as one of the wonders of the world. Nearby is the City of Baguio a vacation spot during the hot summer months, Baguio teems with scenic delights like Burn Ham Park, Camp John Hay and Mount Mirador.

                The northern shores along Lingayen bay boast of the hundred islands with its clear water and white sands, each island a beauty spot the place is a favorite among excursionists.

                Around Manila are the famous Corregidor and Bataan. A few hours ride southwestward is Tagaytay with its panoramic view of Taal Lake and its volcano. Southward a good three hours ride by car is the romantic Pagsanjan Falls. Still farther south, some 10 hours ride by fast express train is the historic Mayon Volcano, the volcano with the most perfect cone.

                Truly Luzon does not lack places of interests and scenic beauty spots.

 

 

 

21. Luzon has _________ beautiful spots

a)

    Few

b)

    Several

c)

Many

22.

22. ________ is considered one of the wonders of the world.

a)

Baguio city

b)

The rice terraces

c)

  Laguna

23.

23. Baguio city is a favorite __________vacation spot

a)

New year’s Day

b)

Christmas

c)

Summer

24.

24. Hundred islands are found in

a)

Bataan

b)

  Lingayen

c)

Corregidor

25.

25.Manila is noted for its colorful

a)

Sunset

b)

Nights

c)

Mornings

26.

26. In Tagaytay, one can see the

a)

Mayon Volcano

b)

Mount Makiling

c)

Taal Volcano and Lake

27.

27.________ is said to be the volcano with the most perfect cone.

a)

Mt. Apo

b)

Mt. Mayon

c)

Mt. Arayat

28.

28. There are many places to see in Luzon

a)

True

b)

   False

c)

Maybe

29.

29. In manila alone, there are many interesting places to see

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Does not tell

30.

30.Tourist are attracted to see the scenic places here

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Does not tell

31.

Our Sets of Teeth

 

When we are born, hidden in our gums are all our first teeth. These twenty primary teeth are already completely formed in all their parts on our birth, and have only to get through the gums in order to be seen. Still deeper in the gums, below the first teeth and farther back in the jaw, are teeth, already formed in part which will someday be the second set of teeth. There are just thirty two of these secondary teeth. At about the age of seven, they start to push and replace the first teeth.

                We should take good care of our first teeth. If they are neglected the new teeth underneath them are apt to ne injured and when the new teeth come. They will be irregular or have thin, soft outside which will easily break or decay. A second tooth grows when the first fall out or is pulled. But no third tooth will grow when the second tooth has been lost, because there is no other set for it to grow from

31. A person has a complete set of teeth at birth

a)

true

b)

false

32.

Our Sets of Teeth

 

When we are born, hidden in our gums are all our first teeth. These twenty primary teeth are already completely formed in all their parts on our birth, and have only to get through the gums in order to be seen. Still deeper in the gums, below the first teeth and farther back in the jaw, are teeth, already formed in part which will someday be the second set of teeth. There are just thirty two of these secondary teeth. At about the age of seven, they start to push and replace the first teeth.

                We should take good care of our first teeth. If they are neglected the new teeth underneath them are apt to ne injured and when the new teeth come. They will be irregular or have thin, soft outside which will easily break or decay. A second tooth grows when the first fall out or is pulled. But no third tooth will grow when the second tooth has been lost, because there is no other set for it to grow from

32.The primary teeth are formed before birth.

a)

true

b)

false

33.

Our Sets of Teeth

 

When we are born, hidden in our gums are all our first teeth. These twenty primary teeth are already completely formed in all their parts on our birth, and have only to get through the gums in order to be seen. Still deeper in the gums, below the first teeth and farther back in the jaw, are teeth, already formed in part which will someday be the second set of teeth. There are just thirty two of these secondary teeth. At about the age of seven, they start to push and replace the first teeth.

                We should take good care of our first teeth. If they are neglected the new teeth underneath them are apt to ne injured and when the new teeth come. They will be irregular or have thin, soft outside which will easily break or decay. A second tooth grows when the first fall out or is pulled. But no third tooth will grow when the second tooth has been lost, because there is no other set for it to grow from

33. Deeper below the primary teeth is the set of secondary teeth.

a)

true

b)

false

34.

Our Sets of Teeth

 

When we are born, hidden in our gums are all our first teeth. These twenty primary teeth are already completely formed in all their parts on our birth, and have only to get through the gums in order to be seen. Still deeper in the gums, below the first teeth and farther back in the jaw, are teeth, already formed in part which will someday be the second set of teeth. There are just thirty two of these secondary teeth. At about the age of seven, they start to push and replace the first teeth.

                We should take good care of our first teeth. If they are neglected the new teeth underneath them are apt to ne injured and when the new teeth come. They will be irregular or have thin, soft outside which will easily break or decay. A second tooth grows when the first fall out or is pulled. But no third tooth will grow when the second tooth has been lost, because there is no other set for it to grow from

34. There are 8 primary teeth.

a)

true

b)

false

35.

Our Sets of Teeth

 

When we are born, hidden in our gums are all our first teeth. These twenty primary teeth are already completely formed in all their parts on our birth, and have only to get through the gums in order to be seen. Still deeper in the gums, below the first teeth and farther back in the jaw, are teeth, already formed in part which will someday be the second set of teeth. There are just thirty two of these secondary teeth. At about the age of seven, they start to push and replace the first teeth.

                We should take good care of our first teeth. If they are neglected the new teeth underneath them are apt to ne injured and when the new teeth come. They will be irregular or have thin, soft outside which will easily break or decay. A second tooth grows when the first fall out or is pulled. But no third tooth will grow when the second tooth has been lost, because there is no other set for it to grow from

35. There are 32 secondary teeth.

a)

true

b)

false

36.

Our Sets of Teeth

 

When we are born, hidden in our gums are all our first teeth. These twenty primary teeth are already completely formed in all their parts on our birth, and have only to get through the gums in order to be seen. Still deeper in the gums, below the first teeth and farther back in the jaw, are teeth, already formed in part which will someday be the second set of teeth. There are just thirty two of these secondary teeth. At about the age of seven, they start to push and replace the first teeth.

                We should take good care of our first teeth. If they are neglected the new teeth underneath them are apt to ne injured and when the new teeth come. They will be irregular or have thin, soft outside which will easily break or decay. A second tooth grows when the first fall out or is pulled. But no third tooth will grow when the second tooth has been lost, because there is no other set for it to grow from

36. Primary teeth are replaced at the age of seven

a)

true

b)

false

37.

Our Sets of Teeth

 

When we are born, hidden in our gums are all our first teeth. These twenty primary teeth are already completely formed in all their parts on our birth, and have only to get through the gums in order to be seen. Still deeper in the gums, below the first teeth and farther back in the jaw, are teeth, already formed in part which will someday be the second set of teeth. There are just thirty two of these secondary teeth. At about the age of seven, they start to push and replace the first teeth.

                We should take good care of our first teeth. If they are neglected the new teeth underneath them are apt to ne injured and when the new teeth come. They will be irregular or have thin, soft outside which will easily break or decay. A second tooth grows when the first fall out or is pulled. But no third tooth will grow when the second tooth has been lost, because there is no other set for it to grow from

37. Secondary teeth are formed at the same time with primary teeth.

a)

true

b)

false

38.

Our Sets of Teeth

 

When we are born, hidden in our gums are all our first teeth. These twenty primary teeth are already completely formed in all their parts on our birth, and have only to get through the gums in order to be seen. Still deeper in the gums, below the first teeth and farther back in the jaw, are teeth, already formed in part which will someday be the second set of teeth. There are just thirty two of these secondary teeth. At about the age of seven, they start to push and replace the first teeth.

                We should take good care of our first teeth. If they are neglected the new teeth underneath them are apt to ne injured and when the new teeth come. They will be irregular or have thin, soft outside which will easily break or decay. A second tooth grows when the first fall out or is pulled. But no third tooth will grow when the second tooth has been lost, because there is no other set for it to grow from

38. We need to take care of our secondary teeth only because they can never be replaced.

a)

true

b)

false

39.

39. The development of the secondary teeth depends on the care we give to our primary teeth.

a)

true

b)

false

40.

40. When the second set of teeth is gone it can never be replaced by another set of permanent teeth

a)

true

b)

false