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1.

Much of the events where advancements in science and technology changed people's perceptions and beliefs happened in a period now known as the _________.

a)

Intellectual Revolution

b)

Industrial Revolution

c)

Middle Ages

d)

Renaissance

2.

The options list is missing, please provide it.

a)

How society was transformed by science and technology

b)

How wars were fought

c)

How art was created

d)

How sports evolved

3.

According to the passage, who was the famous philosopher and astronomer that stated the planets, as well as the sun and the moon, moved in circular motion around the Earth?

a)

Claudius Ptolemy

b)

Nicolaus Copernicus

c)

Galileo Galilei

d)

Johannes Kepler

4.

What is the concept called when the Earth is believed to be at the center of the universe?

a)

Geocentrism

b)

Heliocentrism

c)

Anthropocentrism

d)

Polycentrism

5.

In the geocentric model, the sun is at the center of the universe.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

Which of the following celestial bodies is shown closest to the Earth in the geocentric model diagram?

a)

Sun

b)

Moon

c)

Jupiter

d)

Saturn

7.

The geocentric theory accounted for the existence of days and nights by stating that:

a)

the Sun revolves around the Earth, causing day and night.

b)

the Earth rotates on its axis, causing day and night.

c)

the Moon blocks sunlight at intervals, causing day and night.

d)

the stars move around the Earth, causing day and night.

8.

According to the passage, who introduced the concept of heliocentrism?

a)

Nicolaus Copernicus

b)

Claudius Ptolemy

c)

Galileo Galilei

d)

Isaac Newton

9.

What does the concept of heliocentrism suggest?

a)

The Earth is the center of the Solar System

b)

The Sun is the center of the Solar System

c)

The Moon is the center of the Solar System

d)

Jupiter is the center of the Solar System

10.

True or False: The Copernican model was immediately accepted by the public when it was introduced.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Why was Copernicus persecuted for his teachings?

a)

Because his teachings were against what was widely accepted by religion.

b)

Because he refused to publish his findings.

c)

Because he was a political leader.

d)

Because he tried to overthrow the government.

12.

What did the Copernican model simplify for astronomers?

a)

It simplified the orbits for planets.

b)

It made the stars appear brighter.

c)

It explained the phases of the Moon.

d)

It predicted solar eclipses more accurately.

13.

Look at the diagram of the heliocentric model. Which planet is shown closest to the Sun?

a)

Mercury

b)

Venus

c)

Earth

d)

Mars

14.

According to Kepler's Law of Planetary Motion, all planets revolve around the sun not in circular orbits but in ________ orbits.

a)

elliptical

b)

rectangular

c)

triangular

d)

parabolic

15.

According to Kepler's Law of Planetary Motion, the closer a planet is to the sun, the ________ it moves.

a)

faster

b)

slower

c)

colder

d)

larger

16.

In the given diagram of a planet's orbit, which label corresponds to the Sun?

a)

Label on the left side

b)

Label on the right side

c)

Label at the top

d)

Label at the bottom

17.

Read the passage about the Darwinian Revolution. Who published the book 'On the Origin of Species' in 1859?

a)

Charles Darwin

b)

Isaac Newton

c)

Albert Einstein

d)

Gregor Mendel

18.

What is the process called in which only the fittest organisms survive and adapt to their environment?

a)

natural selection

b)

photosynthesis

c)

mutation

d)

osmosis

19.

Read the passage about the Darwinian Revolution. True or False: The theory of evolution was immediately accepted by everyone when it was introduced.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

The main reason the theory of evolution became controversial was:

a)

It conflicted with religious beliefs

b)

It was not supported by any scientific evidence

c)

It was first proposed in the 21st century

d)

It promoted the idea of a flat Earth

21.

This image symbolizes which concept in the context of Darwin's theory?

a)

Natural selection

b)

Genetic drift

c)

Artificial selection

d)

Lamarckism

22.

Who was able to change people's perception of psychology with his revolutionary theory of psychoanalysis?

a)

Sigmund Freud

b)

Ivan Pavlov

c)

B.F. Skinner

d)

Jean Piaget

23.

What are the three conflicting elements of personality according to Freud's theory?

a)

id, ego, and superego

b)

conscious, preconscious, and unconscious

c)

reality, fantasy, and morality

d)

pleasure, reality, and morality

24.

Read the passage about the Freudian Revolution. True or False: Freud's theory of psychoanalysis explains that only conscious factors influence behavior and emotions.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

In which century did Sigmund Freud introduce his theory of psychoanalysis?

a)

17th century

b)

18th century

c)

19th century

d)

20th century

26.

What was psychology classified under before Freud's influence?

a)

Philosophy

b)

Biology

c)

Mathematics

d)

Chemistry

27.

Freud's theory of psychoanalysis changed the perception of psychology by:

a)

emphasizing the role of the unconscious mind in human behavior

b)

focusing solely on observable behavior

c)

rejecting the importance of childhood experiences

d)

eliminating the need for therapy

28.

The development of science and technology in the Philippines has already come a _________

a)

long way

b)

short stop

c)

quick turn

d)

dead end

29.

Many significant inventions and discoveries have been accomplished and attributed to whom?

a)

Americans

b)

Filipinos

c)

Europeans

d)

Australians

30.

According to the passage, what did early Filipino settlers use as medicine during the pre-colonial period?

a)

Minerals

b)

Certain plants and herbs

c)

Animal products

d)

Manufactured drugs

31.

What engineering feat was achieved by the natives of the Cordilleras during the pre-colonial period?

a)

Building stone castles

b)

Constructing rice terraces by hand

c)

Creating underground tunnels

d)

Building wooden bridges

32.

The irrigation system used by the natives of the Cordilleras utilized water from the _______ and mountain tops to achieve an elaborate farming system.

a)

forests

b)

rivers

c)

valleys

d)

plains

33.

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a technological development by early Filipinos in the pre-colonial period?

a)

Weaving cotton

b)

Making glass ornaments

c)

Inventing the steam engine

d)

Building boats

34.

Early Filipino settlers implemented systems of farming and animal-raising during the pre-colonial period.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

According to the passage, what did the Spaniards provide the Philippines with during the Colonial Period?

a)

Modern means of construction

b)

Modern means of transportation

c)

Modern means of communication

d)

Modern means of agriculture

36.

Which of the following schools was established in Cebu in 1595?

a)

Colegio de San Ignacio

b)

Colegio de San Ildefonso

c)

Colegio de Nuestra Senora del Rosario

d)

University of Santo Tomas

37.

The University of Santo Tomas was established in Manila in ____

a)

1611

b)

1595

c)

1700

d)

1650

38.

Which hospital, established in 1578, specializes in Infectious Diseases?

a)

San Lazaro Hospital

b)

Philippine Heart Center

c)

St. Luke's Medical Center

d)

Makati Medical Center

39.

The Chinese General Hospital was established in 1891.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

According to the passage, what was the main purpose of establishing the Bureau of Science during the American occupation in the Philippines?

a)

The sole purpose of nurturing development in the field of science and technology.

b)

To promote American culture and language in the Philippines.

c)

To establish military dominance in the region.

d)

To regulate trade and commerce between the Philippines and the United States.

41.

Which of the following institutions was established in 1908 during the Colonial Period in the Philippines?

a)

Bureau of Science

b)

University of the Philippines

c)

University of Santo Tomas

d)

Department of Education

42.

The American occupation in the Philippines led to the modernization of almost all aspects of life, including the promotion of science and technology.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Name two ways in which the promotion of science and technology was intensified in the Philippines during the American occupation.

a)

Establishment of schools, universities, boards, and bureaus; growth of higher education; rise of professional organization of scientists and engineers.

b)

Abolition of all science-related institutions and discouragement of scientific research.

c)

Complete ban on foreign scientific literature and closure of all technical schools.

d)

Focus solely on traditional agriculture and elimination of engineering courses.

44.

After achieving independence from the colonizers, the Philippines continued to pursue programs in which field under different administrations?

a)

Agriculture

b)

Science and Technology

c)

Sports

d)

Literature

45.

According to the passage, what were some reasons for the deterioration of science in the Philippines that led to the creation of the National Science Development Board (NSDB)?

a)

Lack of government support, lack of scientists, and lack of public awareness of science.

b)

Abundance of funding, high number of scientists, and strong public interest in science.

c)

Excessive government intervention, surplus of scientific equipment, and widespread scientific literacy.

d)

International collaboration, advanced research facilities, and strong science education programs.

46.

Which of the following agencies was NOT mentioned as being coordinated for the development of science in the Philippines?

a)

Philippine Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)

b)

National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST)

c)

Philippine Sports Commission (PSC)

d)

Philippine Coconut Research Institute

47.

Who was the president mentioned in the passage that ushered advancements in science and technology in the Philippines?

a)

Ferdinand Marcos

b)

Corazon Aquino

c)

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

d)

Joseph Estrada

48.

The National Science and Technology Authority is now known as the _________?

a)

Department of Science and Technology (DOST)

b)

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

c)

Department of Education (DepEd)

d)

Department of Health (DOH)

49.

Which agency is responsible for atmospheric, geophysical, and astronomical services in the Philippines?

a)

NIST

b)

PAGASA

c)

PAEC

d)

NAST

50.

Scientific and technological development in the Philippines began in the pre-colonial period.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

Even before the Spaniards came to the Philippine islands, early Filipino settlers were already using certain plants and herbs as medicine. What is the name of the herbal plant shown in the image labeled 'a'?

a)

Akapulko

b)

Ampalaya

c)

Balbas-pusa

d)

Bayabas

52.

Even before the Spaniards came to the Philippine islands, early Filipino settlers were already using certain plants and herbs as medicine. What is the name of the herbal plant shown in the image labeled 'b'?

a)

Akapulko

b)

Ampalaya

c)

Balbas-pusa

d)

Bayabas

53.

Even before the Spaniards came to the Philippine islands, early Filipino settlers were already using certain plants and herbs as medicine. What is the name of the herbal plant shown in the image labeled 'c'?

a)

Akapulko

b)

Ampalaya

c)

Balbas-pusa

d)

Bayabas

54.

Even before the Spaniards came to the Philippine islands, early Filipino settlers were already using certain plants and herbs as medicine. What is the name of the herbal plant shown in the image labeled 'd'?

a)

Bayabas

b)

Lagundi

c)

Malunggay

d)

Niyog-niyogan

55.

Even before the Spaniards came to the Philippine islands, early Filipino settlers were already using certain plants and herbs as medicine. What is the name of the herbal plant shown in the image labeled 'e'?

a)

Lagundi

b)

Malunggay

c)

Oregano

d)

Sambong

56.

What is the name of the herbal plant shown in the image labeled 'f'?

a)

Malunggay

b)

Oregano

c)

Sambong

d)

Tsaang-gubat

57.

Even before the Spaniards came to the Philippine islands, early Filipino settlers were already using certain plants and herbs as medicine. What is the name of the herbal plant shown in the image labeled 'g'?

a)

Niyog-niyogan

b)

Oregano

c)

Sambong

d)

Tsaang-gubat

58.

Even before the Spaniards came to the Philippine islands, early Filipino settlers were already using certain plants and herbs as medicine. What is the name of the herbal plant shown in the image labeled 'h'?

a)

Oregano

b)

Sambong

c)

Tsaang-gubat

d)

Ulasimang-bato

59.

Even before the Spaniards came to the Philippine islands, early Filipino settlers were already using certain plants and herbs as medicine. What is the name of the herbal plant shown in the image labeled 'i'?

a)

Sambong

b)

Tsaang-gubat

c)

Ulasimang-bato

d)

Yerba-buena

60.

What is the name of the herbal plant shown in the image labeled 'j'?

a)

Tsaang-gubat

b)

Ulasimang-bato

c)

Yerba-buena

d)

Akapulko

61.

Even before the Spaniards came to the Philippine islands, early Filipino settlers were already using certain plants and herbs as medicine. What is the name of the herbal plant shown in the image labeled 'k'?

a)

Ulasimang-bato

b)

Yerba-buena

c)

Akapulko

d)

Ampalaya

62.

Even before the Spaniards came to the Philippine islands, early Filipino settlers were already using certain plants and herbs as medicine. What is the name of the herbal plant shown in the image labeled 'l'?

a)

Yerba-buena

b)

Akapulko

c)

Ampalaya

d)

Balbas-pusa

63.

During the Pre-Colonial Period, what systems were implemented according to the passage?

a)

Systems of farming and animal-raising

b)

Systems of trade and commerce

c)

Systems of education and writing

d)

Systems of government and law

64.

During the Pre-Colonial Period, systems of _______ and animal-raising were also implemented.

a)

farming

b)

mining

c)

trading

d)

hunting

65.

Systems of farming and animal-raising were implemented during the Pre-Colonial Period.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

Pre-Colonial Period: Moreover, Filipinos developed modes of transportation. What mode of transportation is shown in the first image?

a)

Airplane

b)

Car

c)

Boat

d)

Bicycle

67.

What mode of transportation is shown in the second image?

a)

Carabao-drawn cart

b)

Train

c)

Motorcycle

d)

Airplane

68.

According to the passage, who built the rice terraces by hand during the Pre-Colonial Period?

a)

The natives of the Cordilleras

b)

Spanish colonizers

c)

American missionaries

d)

Chinese traders

69.

What was the main purpose of building rice terraces by the natives of the Cordilleras?

a)

To create beautiful landscapes

b)

To cultivate crops on the mountainsides

c)

To build houses

d)

To protect against invaders

70.

The irrigation system developed by the natives used water from which sources?

a)

Rivers and lakes

b)

Forests and mountain tops

c)

Oceans

d)

Underground wells

71.

The people were able to cultivate crops on the mountainsides in ______ temperatures.

a)

cold

b)

hot

c)

humid

d)

dry

72.

What activity was practiced until the importation of cast iron from Sarawak and China during the Pre-Colonial Period?

a)

Extraction of iron ores

b)

Mining gold

c)

Building stone houses

d)

Fishing

73.

During the Pre-Colonial Period, people learned to weave _________

a)

cotton

b)

silk

c)

nylon

d)

polyester

74.

Which of the following was made during the Pre-Colonial Period?

a)

Glass ornaments

b)

Plastic toys

c)

Steel bridges

d)

Paper books

75.

What type of rice fields did people cultivate during the Pre-Colonial Period?

a)

Lowland rice dike fields

b)

Mountain rice paddies

c)

Desert rice fields

d)

Urban rice gardens

76.

Name one type of field, other than lowland rice dike fields, that was cultivated during the Pre-Colonial Period.

a)

Terraced fields

b)

Desert fields

c)

Urban fields

d)

Salt pans

77.

Which of the following was an activity during the Pre-Colonial Period?

a)

Building boats

b)

Driving cars

c)

Flying airplanes

d)

Printing newspapers

78.

Look at the images depicting scenes from the Colonial Period. What is the main theme shown in both images?

a)

Peaceful trade between nations

b)

Colonization and conquest

c)

Modern technology

d)

Space exploration

79.

One way in which the arrival of colonizers impacted the indigenous people was:

a)

Loss of land and resources

b)

Increase in indigenous population

c)

Preservation of indigenous culture

d)

Improved equality for indigenous people

80.

Read the passage: Colonization by the Spaniards provided the Philippines with modern means of construction. Walls, roads, bridges and other large infrastructures were built using some of the engineering skills and tools brought by the Spaniards.

a)

Walls

b)

Roads

c)

Skyscrapers

d)

Bridges

81.

The Spaniards brought modern _______ and tools to the Philippines, which helped in building large infrastructures.

a)

engineering skills

b)

farming techniques

c)

musical instruments

d)

cooking recipes

82.

According to the passage, who introduced these types of construction to the Philippines?

a)

Americans

b)

Spaniards

c)

Japanese

d)

Chinese

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