WorksheetsAgrarian Reform and Rural Development Worksheet
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What makes the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park globally significant?
It is the oldest coral reef in Asia
It has over 600 species of fish and 300 species of corals
It is the largest island in the Philippines
It is a freshwater lake
Which UNESCO site features an underground river that flows directly into the sea?
Mount Hamiguitan
Puerto Princesa Underground River
Tubbataha Reefs
Vigan Heritage Town
The Rice Terraces of the Cordilleras are located in:
Palawan
Ilocos Sur
Ifugao Province
Davao Oriental
Which of the following is NOT one of the Baroque Churches of the Philippines?
San Agustin Church
Santa Maria Church
Mount Hamiguitan Wildlife Sanctuary is known for:
Spanish colonial architecture
Rare and endangered species
Underground cave systems
Ancient rice farming tools
What year was the Historic City of Vigan declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
1993
1995
1999
2014
Which site is often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World”?
Puerto Princesa Underground River
Rice Terraces of the Cordilleras
Mount Hamiguitan
San Agustin Church
8. The Baroque Churches of the Philippines blend European architecture with:
Asian influences
African influences
Middle Eastern influences
American influences
Which of the following best describes the architectural style that uses local materials and design?
Chinese design
American colonial style
Local materials and design
Islamic art
Which site was added to the UNESCO list most recently?
Tubbataha Reefs
Puerto Princesa Underground River
Mount Hamiguitan Wildlife Sanctuary
Vigan Heritage Town
What is the main message of the conclusion in the document?
UNESCO sites are tourist attractions
These sites are symbols of Filipino pride and must be preserved
Only natural sites are worth protecting
UNESCO sites are owned by the government
Which festival best symbolizes Filipino resilience during times of crisis?
Sinulog
MassKara
Dinagyang
Moriones
The Panagbenga Festival reflects the community’s response to a natural disaster in which of the following ways?
By commemorating the city’s recovery from a devastating earthquake
By celebrating the harvest season
By honoring local heroes
By promoting tourism
What common theme links the Sinulog, Ati-Atihan, and Dinagyang festivals?
Celebration of harvest
Tribal warfare reenactments
Devotion to Santo Niño
Protest against colonization
Which festival evolved from a protest into a celebration of faith and artistry?
Higantes
Moriones
Pintados
Giant Lantern
In what way does the Kadayawan Festival promote cultural unity?
Through religious rituals
By showcasing indigenous diversity
With lantern competitions
Through body painting
What does the use of smiling masks in the MassKara Festival symbolize?
Celebration of wealth
Joy in adversity
Tribal identity
Religious devotion
17. The festival that uses decorated homes to express gratitude for agricultural abundance is:
Diwali
Holi
Pongal
Eid
How does the Pintados Festival revive pre-colonial traditions?
Through floral floats
By reenacting Spanish rituals
Through body painting and indigenous dances
By showcasing lanterns
What distinguishes the Giant Lantern Festival from other celebrations?
Use of tribal costumes
Competition of illuminated parols
Street dancing rituals
Fluvial parades
Which festival originated from the barter of Panay and honors tribal heritage?
Dinagyang
Ati-Atihan
Sinulog
Moriones
How does the Moriones Festival blend faith and performance?
Through floral floats
By honoring harvest rituals
Through reenactments of Saint Longinus
By showcasing indigenous dances
What is the deeper social message behind the Higantes Festival?
Celebration of colonial rule
Protest against agrarian oppression
Tribute to tribal warriors
Promotion of tourism
Which festival’s origin is tied to promoting tourism after a natural disaster?
Panagbenga
MassKara
Kadayawan
Pahiyas
How do Philippine festivals collectively reflect community pride?
Through religious exclusivity
By isolating cultural groups
Through inclusive participation and shared traditions
By limiting access to outsiders
What makes the Dinagyang Festival unique among Santo Niño celebrations?
It includes fluvial parades.
It features dramatized tribal competitions.
It uses giant lanterns.
It originated from a flower industry
Which of the following best explains why the Maura Law (1894) led to increased landlessness among Filipino farmers?
It redistributed land to indigenous communities.
It required land registration within a limited time frame.
It abolished the encomienda system.
It provided free land titles to tenants.
How did the encomienda system contribute to agrarian inequality during the Spanish period?
It promoted communal farming.
It allowed indios to own land.
It concentrated land and power in the hands of Spanish elites.
It encouraged crop diversification.
What was a major flaw of Presidential Decree No. 27 under Marcos?
It covered all types of agricultural land.
It provided excessive support services.
It excluded lands other than rice and corn.
It abolished tenancy laws.
Which principle is most central to the concept of agrarian justice?
Maximizing crop yields
Ensuring equitable access to land and resources
Promoting urban development
Encouraging foreign investment
Why is CARP considered a multi-faceted approach to rural development?
It focuses solely on land redistribution.
It includes support services, legal aid, and community empowerment.
It privatizes agricultural lands.
It promotes industrialization.
Which of the following best differentiates CARP’s objectives from its implementation realities?
Objectives were vague; implementation was precise.
Objectives were comprehensive; implementation was slow and partial.
Objectives focused on urban areas; implementation focused on rural areas.
Objectives were limited; implementation exceeded expectations.
What is the significance of land tenure improvement under CARP?
It increases government control over agriculture.
It ensures farmers have legal ownership and security.
It reduces agricultural productivity.
It promotes land speculation.
Which historical event most directly influenced the creation of CARP?
The Philippine Revolution
Martial Law under Marcos
The assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr.
The People Power Revolution
How does agrarian reform serve as a tool for conflict resolution?
By increasing land prices
By redistributing land to reduce peasant unrest
By promoting commercial farming
By encouraging migration to cities
Which of the following is a long-term goal of agrarian reform?
Immediate land sale
Sustainable rural development
Urban expansion
Export-oriented agriculture
What does the term “landed poor” refer to in the context of CARP?
Wealthy landowners
Farmers with land but lacking resources to cultivate it
Urban migrants
Government officials
Why is political will crucial for the success of agrarian reform?
It ensures international funding.
It guarantees land fertility.
It drives consistent implementation and enforcement.
It promotes land conversion.
What is one unintended consequence of CARP’s compromise-based drafting?
Increased foreign investment
Legal loopholes exploited by landowners
Rapid land redistribution
Elimination of tenancy
How does CARP contribute to food security?
By empowering farmers to produce more efficiently
By importing more food
By reducing agricultural subsidies
Taxation is the inherent power of the state to demand contributions for public purposes.
True
False
The Life Blood Theory states that taxation is optional depending on income level.
True
False
The TRAIN Law is officially known as Republic Act No. 10963.
True
False
Capital Gains Tax applies to the sale of personal items like clothing and furniture.
True
False
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is under the Department of Finance.
True
False
A Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is assigned only to corporations.
True
False
Administrative Feasibility means tax laws should be easy to enforce and convenient for taxpayers.
True
False
The Philippine tax system includes regressive taxes.
True
False
Estate Tax is imposed on the transfer of property upon death.
True
False
Value-Added Tax (VAT) is a direct tax paid only by business owners.
True
False
