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LOOOONG QUIZ Philosophy

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does this symbol symbolize?

a)

Yen yang

b)

Yin yang

c)

Yang yen

d)

Yang yin

2.

Which of the following does not describe the symbol from question no. 1?

a)

Boy and girl

b)

Hot and cold

c)

Rigid and floppy

d)

Plump and flabby

3.

The word philosophy comes from two Greek words, philo means ______ and Sophia means ____.

a)

Wisdom ; to love

b)

To love ; wisdom

c)

Wisdom ; knowledge

d)

Knowledge ; wisdom

4.

What highest principle is defined as the impossible for a thing to be and not to be at the same time, and at the same respect?

a)

Principle of Identity

b)

Principle of Non-Contradiction

c)

Principle of Excluded Middle

d)

Principle of Sufficient Reason

5.

In what principle does the statement, “Si Juan ay si Juan, si Pedro ay si Pedro” fall under?

a)

Identity

b)

Non-Contradiction

c)

Excluded Middle

d)

Sufficient Reason

6.

Which Greek philosopher said that everything is water and claims that everything we experience is water and we call it as reality?

a)

Thales

b)

Plato

c)

Socrates

d)

Aristotle

7.

Reasoning is the concern of what branch of philosophy?

a)

Logic

b)

Ethics

c)

Epistomology

d)

Metaphysics

8.

Who is the philosopher that devised a logical method?

a)

Thales

b)

Plato

c)

Socrates

d)

Aristotle

9.

Which of the following is NOT an important factor of aesthetics?

a)

It vitalizes our knowledge

b)

It helps us to live more deeply and richly

c)

It brings us in touch with our culture

d)

None of the above

10.

Who is the Supreme Being that the Pre-Spanish Filipino believed in?

a)

Batula

b)

Batola

c)

Batila

d)

Batla

11.

Ms. Ella’s principle in life is its better to give than to receive. What perspective does Ms. Ella have?

a)

Life of Abundance

b)

Camaraderie

c)

Kagandahang loob

d)

Kalooban

12.

Which of the following is the three dimensions of Filipino thought that constitute the hidden springs of the Filipino mind?

a)

Kagandahang loob, Kalooban, Camaraderie

b)

Loob, Philosophy of Time, Bahala na

c)

Philosophy of Time, Camaraderie, Kagandahang loob

d)

Camaderi, Bahala na, Philosophy of Time

13.

Glenn’s girlfriend is the mortal enemy of Maria. One day, Maria saw the girlfriend of Glenn having an affair with someone else. Maria confronted Glenn and told him everything, but Glenn refused to believe in her because he knew that Maria is not a friend of his girlfriend. Is the action of Maria right?

a)

Yes, because she told Glenn the untruth told.

b)

Yes, because she believes in the Law of Karma.

c)

Yes, because she know that Glenn has the right to know everything.

d)

Yes, because the personal feelings was set aside in doing the righ thing to do.

14.

Ging has not yet eaten since last night. He saw the lunch box of his classmate and ate the food. Is the action of Ging right?

a)

Yes, because food is life.

b)

Yes, because Ging needs energy.

c)

No, because he doesn’t own the food.

d)

No, because he hadn’t told the owner that he’ll eat the food.

15.

Statement1: In search for wisdom, you must evaluate arguments and ways of expressing one’s beliefs, emotions and opinions. Statement 2: Philosophizing is to think or express oneself in a philosophical manner.

a)

Statements 1 and 2 are TRUE

b)

Statements 1 and 2 are FALSE

c)

Statement 1 is TRUE and statement 2 is FALSE

d)

Statement 1 is FALSE and statement 2 is TRUE

16.

Which of the following is correct about TRUTH under phenomenology?

a)

Truth is based on the person’s consciousness

b)

Truth is based in exercising choices and personal freedom

c)

Truth is accepted if it is not absolute

d)

Truth is based on reasoning and critical thinking

17.

Which method of philosophizing means appearance?

a)

Phenomenology

b)

Existentialism

c)

Postmodernism

d)

Logic

18.

What method of philosophizing is the analysis and construction of arguments?

a)

Phenomenology

b)

Existentialism

c)

Postmodernism

d)

Logic

19.

One may be shy or assertive, but such behavior is always a choice and one can always resolve to change. This is an example of what philosophy?

a)

Phenomenology

b)

Existentialism

c)

Postmodernism

d)

Logic

20.

“All philosophers are wise. Confucios is a philosopher. Therefore, Confucious is wise.” This statement is an example of what philosophy?

a)

Phenomenology

b)

Existentialism

c)

Postmodernism

d)

Logic

21.

Nena: I will pray online Toffy: Why not go to church? Nena: Who will tag my prayer there? This is an example of what fallacy?

a)

Argumentum ad populum

b)

Argumentum ad baculum

c)

Argumentum ad hominem

d)

Argumentum ad ignorantiam

22.

Daryl: Baket, we need to go to Madrid. Chinese will bombard us. Lyka: How can you say that lakay? Daryl: Chinese claims the Scarborough. This is an example of what fallacy?

a)

Argumentum ad populum

b)

Argumentum ad baculum

c)

Argumentum ad hominem

d)

Argumentum ad ignorantiam

23.

Ella: You fooled me! You let me believed that I’m your only true love! Bruce: You are my true love! How can you say that I fooled you well in fact I’m always with you? Ella: Because I felt it that you’re just fooling me. This is an example of what fallacy?

a)

Argumentum ad populum

b)

Argumentum ad baculum

c)

Argumentum ad hominem

d)

Argumentum ad ignorantiam

24.

What type of fallacy that attempts to link the validity of a premise to a characteristic or belief of the person advocating the premise?

a)

Argumentum ad populum

b)

Argumentum ad baculum

c)

Argumentum ad hominem

d)

Argumentum ad ignorantiam

25.

Human beings have hands; the clock has hands. This statement is an example of what fallacy?

a)

Composition

b)

Equivocation

c)

Division

d)

Hasty Generalization

26.

Each of the statements below violates at least one of the guidelines for critical thinking. Which of the following statements is expressing truth?

a)

Anna bought a bottle of pain reliever because a TV commercial claimes that most hospitals prescribe it.

b)

You’re either for us or against us.

c)

I get disgusted with my science classes. We study the “principle of this” and the “theory of that.” Aren’t there any laws? Why can’t scientists make up their minds and stop acting like they don’t know anything for sure?

d)

None of the above

27.

Statement 1: Philosophical questions have answers, but the answers remain in dispute. Statement 2: Philosophical questions can be settled by science, common sense or faith.

a)

Statements 1 and 2 are TRUE

b)

Statements 1 and 2 are FALSE

c)

Statement 1 is TRUE and statement 2 is FALSE

d)

Statement 1 is FALSE and statement 2 is TRUE

28.

Which of the following is not an attribute of critical thinker?

a)

Continually examining and re-examining ideas

b)

Looks for proof

c)

Rejects irrelevant and incorrect information

d)

Looks for evidence to support assumption and beliefs

29.

What do we call a belief or judgment that rests on ground insufficient to produce complete certainty?

a)

Truth

b)

Logic

c)

Opinion

d)

Science

30.

Which statement from Joseph Morgan and Michael Morgan is an opinion?

a)

Many people believe that a dark tan is attractive and a sign of good health

b)

Too much sun can lead to health problems

c)

Premature aging of the skin

d)

All statesments are not an opinion but only truth

31.

What does this symbol symbolize?

a)

Human beings’ quest for absolute truth, so that one’s soul and the Brahman or Atman might become one.

b)

The “Four Noble Truths” leading to the “Eightfold Path” to perfect character or arhatship, which in turn gave assurance of entrance into Nirvana at death.

c)

The love of wisdom aims to produce happiness.

d)

Philosophy is the love of God.

32.

Which of the following means the law of sowing and reaping?

a)

Law of Karma

b)

Law of Salvation

c)

Law of Philosophy

d)

Law of Nirvana

33.

“Our spirituality separates us from animals; it differentiates moral dimension of our fulfillment in action. Through our spirituality, we have a conscience. Thus, whether we choose to be ‘good’ or ‘evil,’ it becomes our responsibility.” This is the statement of whom?

a)

Siddharta Gautama

b)

St. Thomas Aquinas

c)

St. Augustine

d)

Hinduism

34.

If we free ourselves from anger and bitterness because of the actions and/or words of another, we transcend ourselves into?

a)

Forgiveness

b)

Failure

c)

Loneliness

d)

Love

35.

Paige got the lowest score during their quiz in Mathematics, because of that, on her next quiz she strived her best to review and study their previous lesson for her to be able to get a passing score. What human limitation did she realize for being able to transcend herself?

a)

The Beauty of Nature

b)

Vulnerability

c)

Failure

d)

Loneliness

36.

There is perfection in every single flower; this is what the philosophies believed. What human limitation does it imply?

a)

The Beauty of Nature

b)

Vulnerability

c)

Failure

d)

Loneliness

37.

To work in the office or study in school without acknowledging the help of others is to live without meaning and direction. What human limitation does it imply?

a)

The Beauty of Nature

b)

Vulnerability

c)

Failure

d)

Loneliness

38.

Life is full of risks, fears and commitment, pain and sacrificing and giving up things we want for the sake of the one we love. What human limitation does it imply?

a)

Forgiveness

b)

Failure

c)

Loneliness

d)

Love

39.

He began searching for answers to the riddles of life’s sufferings, disease, old age, and death. He explored Brahminic philosophies, then tried the rigors of ascetism, but all to no avail. Finally, while resting and meditating in a grove of trees, he came to a clear realization that the solution lays in his own mind. Who is this religious philosopher?

a)

Siddharta Gautama

b)

St. Thomas Aquinas

c)

St. Augustine

d)

Hinduism

40.

The four noble truths of Buddhism are (1) Life is full of suffering; (2) Suffering is caused by passionate desires, lusts, craving; (3) only as these are obliterated, will suffering cease and ___.

a)

Such eradication of desire may be accomplished only by following the Eightfold Path of earnest endeavor.

b)

Such eradication of enlighten may be accomplished only by following the Eightfold Path of earnest endeavor.

c)

Such eradication of hope may be accomplished only by following the Eightfold Path of earnest endeavor.

d)

Such eradication of love may be accomplished only by following the Eightfold Path of earnest endeavor.

41.

Which of the following is true about the Law of Salvation?

a)

The effects of the Law of Cause and Effect are overcome;

b)

The cycle of Rebirth is broken

c)

Individual’s full preparation for entering the Nirvana of complete selflessness.

d)

Humanity’s basic goal in life is the liberation (moksha) of spirit (jiva)

42.

Which of the following terms is the basic ground concept of climbing or going beyond, with varying connotations in its different historical and cultural stages?

a)

Brahman

b)

Transcendence

c)

Moksha

d)

Jiva

43.

Which word means the act of renouncing or rejecting something?

a)

Nirvana

b)

Arhatship

c)

Self- abnegation

d)

Jiva

44.

Statement 1: The domination of humanity is linked to the domination of nature based on the anthropocentric model. Statement 2: An unfair or unjust utilization of the environment result to ecological crisis.

a)

Statements 1 and 2 are TRUE

b)

Statements 1 and 2 are FALSE

c)

Statement 1 is TRUE and statement 2 is FALSE

d)

Statement 1 is FALSE and statement 2 is TRUE

45.

Statement 1: The damage is not inevitable but a consequence of our choices. Statement 2: Humanity needs to develop an ecological conscience based on individual responsibility.

a)

Statements 1 and 2 are TRUE

b)

Statements 1 and 2 are FALSE

c)

Statement 1 is TRUE and statement 2 is FALSE

d)

Statement 1 is FALSE and statement 2 is TRUE

46.

Who said that the evolution of the world begins with the generation of opposites in a certain region of Nature: a portion of the boundless first differentiates itself into a cold-moist mass surrounded by a roughly spherical shell of the warm day?

a)

Anaximander

b)

Pythagoras

c)

Immanuel Kant

d)

Herbert Marcuse

47.

Who described the universe as living embodiment of nature’s order, harmony, and beauty?

a)

Anaximander

b)

Pythagoras

c)

Immanuel Kant

d)

Herbert Marcuse

48.

Who expressed that beauty is ultimately a symbol of morality?

a)

Anaximander

b)

Pythagoras

c)

Immanuel Kant

d)

Herbert Marcuse

49.

What theory is the ecological crisis is an outcome of anthropocentrism?

a)

Deep Ecology

b)

Social Ecology

c)

Ecofeminism

d)

Ecocentric

50.

Which of the following is NOT a function of Erich Fromms’ envisioned society?

a)

Being fully present where one is.

b)

The willingness to give up all forms of having, in order to fully be.

c)

Trying to reduce greed, hate, and illusions as much as one is capable.

d)

None of the above.