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WorksheetsFirst Quarter Examination in UCSP reviewer
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 33mins
The term anthropology came from the Greek word anthropos, which means:
Human being
Study of culture
Society
Language
Who is considered the 'Father of American Anthropology'?
Auguste Comte
Max Weber
Franz Boas
Emile Durkheim
Which field of anthropology focuses on human origins, genetics, race, fossils, and primates?
Archaeology
Cultural Anthropology
Biological Anthropology
Linguistic Anthropology
Sociology primarily studies:
Government systems and policies
Society, social interactions, and culture of daily life
Language and communication
Prehistoric human activities
Cultural relativism, introduced by Franz Boas, means:
Judging other cultures by one's own standards
Believing all cultures are equal and should be understood in their own context
Avoiding the study of foreign cultures
Promoting only one culture's values globally
A local museum asks you to design an exhibit showing similarities and differences between the languages of two indigenous groups. Which field of anthropology will guide your work?
Cultural Anthropology
Linguistic Anthropology
Biological Anthropology
Archaeology
If a mayor creates programs to resolve community disputes and improve cooperation between residents, which goal of political science is being applied?
Protecting individual rights
Avoiding conflict and promoting cooperation
Keeping social order and harmony
Making people better citizens
A researcher observes that a school's curriculum teaches national history but also encourages group work to promote teamwork. Which functions of education does this reflect?
Manifest only
Latent only
Both manifest and latent functions
Neither manifest nor latent functions
Compare the goals of anthropology and sociology: Which of the following is TRUE?
Both study political structures primarily
Anthropology focuses more on cultural diversity, while sociology emphasizes interdependence within society
Sociology is only concerned with the past, anthropology with the present
Both aim exclusively at preserving tradition
A community is debating whether to preserve an ancient ritual that some find outdated but others see as cultural heritage. From an anthropological perspective, what would be the best approach?
Remove the ritual to modernize society
Study it within its cultural context before making a decision
Replace it with a more popular modern event
Ignore it as irrelevant to current issues
Which of the following is NOT considered an element of culture?
Symbols
Language
Values
Government
The cross as a sign of Christianity is an example of a:
Cultural artifact
Symbol
Norm
Language
Culture can best be described as:
Things in society that never change
Shared beliefs, practices, and objects that shape a group's way of life
Official rules made by leaders
The physical traits of a population
In a culture, values serve as:
Standards for what is considered good or desirable
Instructions for learning a language
Laws that everyone must follow
Decorations used during festivals
Which of the following is an example of a social norm?
Wearing formal clothes to a wedding
Playing video games at home
Designing a new phone app
Owning antique coins
A local business promotes its products using both English and the community's native dialect. This reflects which element of culture?
Norms
Language
Values
Symbols
A community keeps its annual town fiesta but adds modern music, lights, and activities. This is an example of:
Cultural preservation only
Cultural change only
Both cultural preservation and change
Neither preservation nor change
A city council is deciding whether to remove a century-old traditional dance from its tourism festival. From the perspective of cultural relativism, the best action is to:
Remove the dance completely to modernize the event
Preserve the dance without any adjustments
Integrate the dance with modern performances to balance tradition and innovation
Ignore the dance and focus on other attractions
Which of the following best describes cultural relativism?
Believing one's culture is superior to others
Understanding a culture by its own standards and values
Forcing other cultures to follow your traditions
Ignoring cultural differences altogether
What is ethnocentrism?
Judging another culture based on its own norms
Accepting all cultural practices equally
Viewing one's own culture as the center and superior to others
Promoting cultural exchange and understanding
Which of the following is an example of ethnocentric thinking?
Respecting another country's wedding rituals
Criticizing another culture's food for being 'weird'
Learning a new language to connect with locals
Participating in traditional celebrations abroad
A person says, 'Eating with hands is unhygienic; people should always use utensils.' This statement reflects:
Cultural relativism
Ethnocentrism
Cultural diversity
Cultural assimilation
Why is cultural relativism important in studying other societies?
It prevents any cultural criticism
It helps understand practices within their own cultural context
It forces one culture to change its traditions
It ranks cultures from best to worst
You are invited to a traditional ceremony in another country where guests sit on the floor instead of chairs. Practicing cultural relativism, you should:
Refuse to attend because it feels uncomfortable
Attend but insist on using a chair
Respectfully sit on the floor as part of the experience
Criticize the practice as outdated
A researcher compares how two cultures view marriage: one treats it as a sacred lifelong bond, another sees it as a flexible partnership. The researcher interprets both within their own cultural frameworks without labeling one 'better.' This approach shows:
Ethnocentrism
Cultural relativism
Cultural imperialism
Assimilation
From an ethical standpoint, what is the best balance between cultural relativism and human rights?
Always accept the practice to respect culture
Ignore human rights if culture permits it
Consider cultural context but uphold universal human rights
Impose your own cultural values on others
Which type of symbol represents the ideology of a specific culture and has meaning within that culture?
Cultural symbol
Social symbol
Political symbol
Economic symbol
Which type of symbol is used in production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, such as currency and markets?
Social symbol
Economic symbol
Cultural symbol
Political symbol
A handshake is recognized internationally as a sign of greeting or agreement. Which type of symbol does this best illustrate?
Political symbol
Social symbol
Economic symbol
Cultural symbol
The Philippine national flag is considered a political symbol because:
It represents the country's cultural beliefs
It signifies the political identity and sovereignty of the nation
It is used in trade and commerce
It reflects everyday social interactions
Why are cultural symbols important in a community?
They promote the economic growth of the area
They signify shared beliefs and values unique to that culture
They maintain social order through laws
They control political power
You are asked to create a poster promoting local tourism. To highlight cultural heritage, which of the following should you include?
The stock market performance
Local currency designs
Traditional dances and crafts
Political party banners
A community uses a specific emblem during their annual harvest festival. This emblem is recognized only by members of that culture and symbolizes gratitude to nature. This emblem is best categorized as:
Cultural symbol
Social symbol
Economic symbol
Political symbol
A company decides to replace a long-standing cultural symbol in their logo with a modern, globally recognized image to appeal to international markets. What should be the main consideration before making this change?
Whether it will increase the company's profit
Whether the change will be accepted by political leaders
Whether it will maintain the cultural identity and values of the community
Whether it matches the design trends of other companies
Which type of socialization occurs during early childhood and helps a person learn basic skills and values?
Secondary Socialization
Primary Socialization
Anticipatory Socialization
Resocialization
Which type of socialization involves preparing for future roles and expectations?
Primary Socialization
Resocialization
Anticipatory Socialization
Developmental Socialization
What is the process of replacing old behaviors and values with new ones, often in a controlled setting?
Anticipatory Socialization
Developmental Socialization
Resocialization
Secondary Socialization
A college freshman learns the traditions and norms of campus life. This is an example of:
Resocialization
Anticipatory Socialization
Secondary Socialization
Primary Socialization
A teenager shadows a nurse to understand the daily tasks of the profession before pursuing nursing. This demonstrates:
Secondary Socialization
Primary Socialization
Resocialization
Anticipatory Socialization
A newly promoted manager attends leadership training to improve their skills. Which type of socialization applies here?
Developmental Socialization
Anticipatory Socialization
Resocialization
Primary Socialization
A soldier returning from deployment undergoes counseling to adapt to civilian life. Which process is involved, and why?
Resocialization - because the soldier must replace military norms with civilian ones
Primary Socialization - because it's the first form of learning behavior
Secondary Socialization - because it happens in adulthood
Anticipatory Socialization - because it prepares for a future role
A man about to become a father reads parenting books. Which type of socialization best fits, and what makes it effective?
Primary Socialization - effective because it teaches basic norms early
Anticipatory Socialization - effective because it prepares for an upcoming role
Secondary Socialization - effective because it involves learning new contexts
Resocialization - effective because it replaces old behavior
Which type of group is small in size, has close personal relationships, and strong 'we' feelings?
Primary Group
Secondary Group
Reference Group
Out-Group
Which state institution ensures quality education in the Philippines?
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
Department of Education (DepEd)
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
Department of Health (DOH)
Which non-state institution is owned by a group of people, offers stocks and bonds, and generates large capital for growth?
Cooperative
Corporation
Bank
Trade Union
A group that you look up to and use as a model, even if you are not a member, is called:
In-Group
Out-Group
Reference Group
Network
Why are development agencies important to a country's progress?
They promote only local products.
They focus on personal profit.
They provide financial assistance and implement projects for development.
They manage schools and universities.
A barangay plans to improve road access for farmers. Which institution can provide funding and technical support for such infrastructure projects?
Trade Union
Department of Education
Development Agency
Corporation
You are a member of your school's environmental club, and you want to join Greenpeace to help with global environmental issues. Greenpeace is an example of:
Cooperative
Transnational Advocacy Group
Civil Organization
State Institution
A company's employees complain about low wages and lack of benefits. They join together and negotiate with the management until demands are met. Which type of institution is this, and why?
Trade Union - because it protects workers' rights and welfare.
Cooperative - because it offers affordable goods and services to members.
Corporation - because it generates capital for investments.
Civil Organization - because it influences government policy-making.
Cultural relativism means judging other cultures using one’s own cultural standards.
TRUE
FALSE
Symbols can be objects, gestures, or images that represent ideas or beliefs.
TRUE
FALSE
Linguistic anthropology studies the formation of political institutions.
TRUE
FALSE
Primary groups are large, impersonal, and task-oriented.
TRUE
FALSE
The Department of Education is a state institution.
TRUE
FALSE
Economic symbols include currencies, markets, and trade systems.
TRUE
FALSE
Ethnocentrism promotes cultural understanding and equality.
TRUE
FALSE
Socialization stops when a person reaches adulthood.
TRUE
FALSE
Civil organizations can influence government policies.
TRUE
FALSE
A handshake is an example of a cultural symbol.
TRUE
FALSE
Ana visits Japan and bows to greet people.
Ethnocentrism
Cultural Relativism
Cultural Change
ultural Symbol
The town changes the style of its annual parade but keeps the same tradition.
Cultural Preservation Only
Cultural Change Only
Both Preservation and Change
Neither Preservation nor Change
Pedro learns new skills after being promoted at work.
Primary Socialization
Secondary Socialization
Developmental Socialization
Resocialization
A family speaks both Filipino and English at home.
Norms
Language
Values
Symbols
Liza says another culture’s food is “weird.”
Cultural Relativism
Ethnocentrism
Cultural Diversity
Assimilation
