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SocSci Major Diagnostic Test for LET March 2026

Total questions: 200

Worksheet time: 3hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which international organization promotes peace and cooperation among nations and was established in 1945?

a)

ASEAN

b)

NATO

c)

United Nations

d)

World Bank

2.

What is the primary goal of sustainable development?

a)

To promote economic growth regardless of environmental cost

b)

To ensure that present needs are met without compromising future generations

c)

To limit industrial expansion in developed countries

d)

To preserve culture by halting modernization

3.

The movement of people from rural areas to cities in search of better opportunities is known as:

a)

Migration

b)

Globalization

c)

Urbanization

d)

Modernization

4.

The idea that technology spreads faster than the culture can adapt to it is called:

a)

Cultural diffusion

b)

Cultural lag

c)

Technological determinism

d)

Innovation gap

5.

The global health crisis caused by COVID-19 highlights what major global issue?

a)

The collapse of national governments

b)

The elimination of borders

c)

The failure of technological globalization

d)

The need for international cooperation in addressing pandemics

6.

The promotion of Filipino food, fashion, and films in global markets is an example of:

a)

Global homogenization

b)

Cultural diffusion

c)

Cultural dominance

d)

Economic imperialism

7.

Which of the following is considered a transnational issue?

a)

Local festival celebration

b)

Cybercrime and data privacy

c)

City beautification project

d)

National language reform

8.

What does the acronym ASEAN stand for?

a)

Association of Southeast Asian Nations

b)

Alliance for South and East Asian Nations

c)

Asian States for Economic Advancement Network

d)

Association for Economic and Social Advancement Nations

9.

Which term refers to the gap between those who have access to modern technology and those who do not?

a)

Economic divide

b)

Digital divide

c)

Information gap

d)

Technology lag

10.

The 17 goals established by the United Nations in 2015 that aim to end poverty and protect the planet are collectively known as:

a)

Millennium Development Goals

b)

Sustainable Development Goals

c)

Global Citizenship Goals

d)

World Development Agenda

11.

SDG 4 focuses on ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all. This goal covers aspects like:

a)

Equal access to all levels of education

b)

Exclusive university scholarships

c)

Only primary school enrollment

d)

Standardizing global education systems into one model

12.

Climate change concerns impact globalization by pushing for:

a)

Increased fossil fuel trade

b)

Ignoring supply chain planners

c)

Localized production and green supply chains

d)

Decreased demand for manufactured goods

13.

How has e-commerce influenced globalization beyond goods trade?

a)

Diminished cross-border consumer demand

b)

Made physical retail obsolete

c)

Facilitated globalization of services and direct-to-consumer sales

d)

Exclusively benefited large corporations

14.

A foundational principle of ASEAN, which often influences its approach to internal issues within member states, is:

a)

Collective military intervention

b)

Non-interference in internal affairs

c)

Mandatory economic sanctions

d)

Universal legislative harmonization

15.

To critically understand U.S. military airstrikes and their global implications, students need strong skills in:

a)

Basic arithmetic

b)

Geopolitical analysis

c)

Memorization

d)

Classical literature

16.

Which body within the United Nations system is primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security, and can authorize sanctions or military action?

a)

The General Assembly

b)

The Economic and Social Council

c)

The Security Council

d)

The International Court of Justice

17.

Media literacy is crucial for addressing fake news by enabling individuals to:

a)

Produce broadcast news

b)

Use multiple social media platforms

c)

Access the internet and digital devices

d)

Critically analyze and evaluate media for credibility

18.

The recent escalation of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, particularly concerning Gaza, has had a significant impact on global politics by:

a)

Unifying international actors on a single peace plan

b)

Eliminating all regional proxy conflicts in the Middle East

c)

Exacerbating regional tensions and challenging international humanitarian law norms

d)

Leading to a global decrease in oil prices

19.

The competition between the U.S. and China for technological supremacy is particularly evident in which emerging field?

a)

Manual labor automation

b)

Traditional agricultural methods

c)

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

d)

Basic textile manufacturing

20.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) primarily aims to promote cooperation in which areas among its member states?

a)

Military intervention and regime change

b)

Economic growth, social progress, and regional peace

c)

Universal human rights enforcement only

d)

Global scientific research

21.

Following the Soviet invasion in 1979 and subsequent conflicts, Afghanistan faced ongoing instability, culminating in the rise of which fundamentalist group in the mid-1990s and again in 2021?

a)

Al-Qaeda

b)

ISIS

c)

The Taliban

d)

Northern Alliance

22.

One well-known trait of Filipinos is their practice of close family ties, often leading to extended family households. However, what can be a negative consequence of this cultural trait?

a)

Nepotism

b)

Favoritism

c)

Pagsasama-sama

d)

Independence

23.

In which type of society are individuals born into social groups that determine their access to wealth, prestige, and power?

a)

Rank society

b)

Class society

c)

Egalitarian society

d)

Pastoral society

24.

Which type of society is also considered a ‘service society’?

a)

Agricultural

b)

Industrial

c)

Post-industrial

d)

Hunting-and-gathering

25.

A public health program in an indigenous community involves anthropologists to ensure that the initiative:

a)

Uses Western medical models

b)

Avoids engaging with local traditions

c)

Respects local beliefs and practices about healing

d)

Focuses on hospital-based treatment

26.

During the Islamic month of Ramadan, one of the core religious practices is:

a)

Pilgrimage to Mecca

b)

Offering animal sacrifice

c)

Fasting from sunrise to sunset

d)

Praying for rain

27.

Which of the following attitudes is described as pretending to care for someone or something, but in reality, only doing so for personal benefit or appearance?

a)

Hiya

b)

Balat Kayo

c)

Malasakit

d)

Pagmamalasakit

28.

Which philosophy, introduced by Auguste Comte, emphasizes the use of scientific methods and observable facts in studying society?

a)

Humanism

b)

Rationalism

c)

Positivism

d)

Existentialism

29.

The societal condition where minority groups assimilate in mainstream society but also maintain their cultural uniqueness without being homogenized by the dominant culture:

a)

Cultural Pluralism

b)

Cultural Relativism

c)

Counterculture

d)

Cultural Appropriation

30.

If we speak of functionalist theories in sociology, who does not belong to the group?

a)

Herbert Spencer

b)

Emile Durkheim

c)

Max Weber

d)

Robert Merton

31.

The folk dance Kinnotan, also known as the "ant dance," originated from which province in the Philippines?

a)

Ilocos Norte

b)

Pampanga

c)

Cebu

d)

Davao del Sur

32.

What Filipino trait is directly opposite of the American openness and transparency?

a)

Crab mentality

b)

Hiya

c)

Fraudulence

d)

Radical Pride

33.

Students are asked to perform folk dances like Tinikling and Singkil. This performance showcases which universal cultural pattern?

a)

Language

b)

Recreation and arts

c)

Customs and traditions

d)

Economic production

34.

In a rapidly modernizing community, young people have embraced online dating and digital courtship. However, older generations still expect traditional practices like arranged meetings and family approval. The slow adaptation of cultural values to new technologies is an example of:

a)

Cultural imperialism

b)

Cultural relativism

c)

Cultural lag

d)

Enculturation

35.

Filipinos are known for their ability to make something even with limited resources. What do we call this trait?

a)

Hospitality

b)

Resiliency

c)

Industriousness

d)

Resourcefulness

36.

In a multicultural city, various ethnic groups like the Chinese, Muslims, and indigenous communities maintain their unique traditions, languages, and religious practices while peacefully coexisting and participating in the larger society. This situation best exemplifies:

a)

Assimilation

b)

Cultural pluralism

c)

Ethnocentrism

d)

Cultural homogenization

37.

Which of the following refers to the social bonds formed through blood, marriage, or adoption?

a)

Descent

b)

Kinship

c)

Marital Residence

d)

Alliance

38.

In modern societies, which of the following is not a basis of a person’s achieved status?

a)

Age

b)

Income

c)

Education

d)

Occupation

39.

Which Filipino value refers to a person's sense of self-worth and desire to protect one's dignity, often resulting in sensitivity to criticism?

a)

Pagpapakatao

b)

Hiya

c)

Amor propio

d)

Delicadeza

40.

These are norms that are learned and shared by a social group, often referred to as "customs." Violating this norm does not usually entail moral significance, but they are expected to be followed:

a)

Laws

b)

Mores

c)

Taboos

d)

Folkways

41.

Which scientific theory presents a naturalistic explanation for the origin and development of life, proposing that species change over time through processes like mutation, adaptation, and natural selection?

a)

Big Bang Theory

b)

Cell Theory

c)

Theory of Evolution

d)

Creationism

42.

This occurs when an individual is having trouble meeting the social roles expected of him/her:

a)

Role Exit

b)

Role Strain

c)

Role Conflict

d)

Role Expectation

43.

The gradual process whereby individuals or members of a subordinate/minority group are absorbed into the dominant culture of a society:

a)

Assimilation

b)

Acculturation

c)

Enculturation

d)

Accommodation

44.

A class discusses how the Filipino word kapwa has no direct English translation but carries deep cultural meaning. This best illustrates:

a)

Language is purely a communication tool

b)

Language reflects unique cultural values

c)

Language is static across cultures

d)

Language shapes historical events

45.

Ice Seguerra, a transgender man, expresses his masculinity through his clothing and appearance. Which term best describes this?

a)

Gender Identity

b)

Gender Expression

c)

Gender Orientation

d)

Sexual Identity

46.

A Filipino family regularly consults a local faith healer, known as an "albularyo," to seek protection from evil spirits and to understand events believed to be influenced by unseen forces. What type of knowledge is the family relying on in these practices?

a)

Natural knowledge

b)

Technological knowledge

c)

Supernatural knowledge

d)

Magical knowledge

47.

The first humans are believed to have emerged in Africa millions of years ago. Which of the following is also known as the ‘handy man’?

a)

Homo erectus

b)

Homo neanderthalensis

c)

Homo sapiens

d)

Homo habilis

48.

A culture recognizes more than two gender identities beyond male and female. This illustrates that:

a)

Sex and gender are both biologically determined

b)

Gender identity is culturally and socially constructed

c)

Sex is flexible, while gender is fixed

d)

Gender roles are inherited genetically

49.

In a rural community, a man is allowed to marry multiple wives with the consent of his community. This practice is best described as:

a)

Monogamy

b)

Polygyny

c)

Polyandry

d)

Endogamy

50.

In sociology, conformity implies that a person should adjust his/her attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors in accordance with the:

a)

Norms

b)

Leaders

c)

Government

d)

Religious beliefs

51.

A sociologist studying how marriage perpetuates class divisions in society is most likely using which theoretical lens?

a)

Functionalism

b)

Conflict theory

c)

Structuralism

d)

Symbolic interactionism

52.

Social science discipline which focuses on the study of humanity through material remains:

a)

Archaeology

b)

History

c)

Anthropology

d)

Philosophy

53.

The earliest civilization in the world developed along which river/s?

a)

Nile River

b)

Tigris and Euphrates

c)

Indus River

d)

Huang Ho and Yang Tze

54.

The Great Wall of China was primarily built to protect the Chinese Empire from which group?

a)

Mongols

b)

Persians

c)

Japanese

d)

Turks

55.

The Maurya Empire in India reached its greatest extent under the rule of:

a)

Chandragupta Maurya

b)

Ashoka the Great

c)

Akbar the Great

d)

Shah Jahan

56.

Confucius’ teachings focused mainly on:

a)

Warfare and expansion

b)

Moral conduct and social harmony

c)

Astronomy and mathematics

d)

Meditation and enlightenment

57.

The Japanese feudal system was led by a military ruler called the:

a)

Shogun

b)

Emperor

c)

Daimyo

d)

Samurai

58.

The “Silk Road” connected China primarily with which region?

a)

Africa

b)

Europe

c)

Oceania

d)

America

59.

The “Mandate of Heaven” in Chinese history refers to:

a)

The divine right to rule

b)

The right of citizens to revolt

c)

The religious authority of priests

d)

The constitution of ancient China

60.

The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his:

a)

Mother

b)

Wife

c)

Daughter

d)

Father

61.

The partition of India in 1947 resulted in the creation of which two countries?

a)

India and Bangladesh

b)

India and Pakistan

c)

India and Nepal

d)

India and Sri Lanka

62.

The 1989 Tiananmen Square protest in China was primarily a movement for:

a)

Independence from Japan

b)

Political and democratic reforms

c)

Religious freedom

d)

Economic isolation

63.

The assassination of which Austrian archduke in Sarajevo in 1914 sparked the outbreak of World War I?

a)

Kaiser Wilhelm II

b)

Franz Ferdinand

c)

Nicholas II

d)

Adolf Hitler

64.

In ancient Greece, what term refers to an independent city-state that served as the basic political unit of Greek civilization?

a)

Agora

b)

Polis

c)

Acropolis

d)

Democracy

65.

The ancient Sumerians are best known for developing:

a)

Hieroglyphics

b)

Cuneiform writing

c)

The alphabet

d)

Papyrus

66.

The Greek city-state known for its emphasis on military training and discipline was:

a)

Athens

b)

Sparta

c)

Corinth

d)

Thebes

67.

Who was the Macedonian king who conquered much of the known world by the age of 33?

a)

Cyrus the Great

b)

Alexander the Great

c)

Julius Caesar

d)

Darius I

68.

Which Roman emperor converted to Christianity and legalized it through the Edict of Milan?

a)

Nero

b)

Augustus

c)

Constantine

d)

Diocletian

69.

The fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE marked the beginning of the:

a)

Renaissance

b)

Middle Ages

c)

Industrial Revolution

d)

Enlightenment

70.

The Protestant Reformation began when Martin Luther:

a)

Led a peasant revolt

b)

Nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to a church door

c)

Translated the Bible into Latin

d)

Formed the Jesuit order

71.

Which European philosopher proposed the idea of natural rights which are life, liberty, and property?

a)

Thomas Hobbes

b)

John Locke

c)

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

d)

Voltaire

72.

The Industrial Revolution began in which country?

a)

France

b)

Germany

c)

United States

d)

Britain

73.

The "Asian Economic Tigers" (e.g., South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong) experienced rapid growth primarily through:

a)

Extensive natural resource exports

b)

Export-oriented industrialization

c)

Reliance solely on foreign aid

d)

Isolationist trade policies

74.

Which island at the entrance of Manila Bay is a historic World War II site and served as the last stronghold of Filipino and American forces?

a)

Palawan

b)

Corregidor

c)

Bataan

d)

Cavite

75.

Who among the following founded the Achaemenid Empire?

a)

Darius I

b)

Xerxes

c)

Pheidippides

d)

Cyrus the Great

76.

Mesoamerican civilization best known for the colossal head statues to commemorate their rulers:

a)

Olmecs

b)

Incas

c)

Mayans

d)

Aztecs

77.

One of the controversial rulers of Egypt, known for deviating from long-standing traditions and pushing for radical monotheistic beliefs:

a)

Khufu

b)

Akhenaten

c)

Tutankhamun

d)

Ramses II

78.

The main goal of teaching Social Studies in basic education is to help learners:

a)

Memorize historical facts and dates

b)

Understand global geography

c)

Develop civic competence and social responsibility

d)

Master all branches of the social sciences

79.

In the inquiry approach to teaching Social Studies, the teacher’s primary role is to:

a)

Deliver facts directly

b)

Provide structured lectures

c)

Facilitate investigation and questioning

d)

Assign memorization tasks

80.

Which of the following best reflects constructivist teaching in Social Studies?

a)

Teacher gives direct lectures on civic duties

b)

Students copy definitions from the board

c)

Students take a quiz after every lesson

d)

Learners construct meaning through discussion and projects

81.

A Social Studies teacher uses timelines, maps, and political cartoons to make complex events easier to grasp. This demonstrates effective use of:

a)

Visual literacy strategies

b)

Inquiry-based questioning

c)

Technological determinism

d)

Cooperative learning

82.

Assessment in Social Studies should primarily measure:

a)

Recall of historical facts only

b)

Understanding and application of social concepts

c)

Memorization of dates and names

d)

Compliance with class rules

83.

Objective: Analyze the effects of globalization on Philippine economy. Which assessment is most aligned?

a)

Multiple-choice test on provinces of the Philippines

b)

Essay comparing globalization’s impact on urban and rural areas

c)

Reciting the definition of globalization

d)

Drawing the Philippine flag

84.

Objective: Differentiate between fact and opinion in historical narratives. Which activity best supports this objective?

a)

Highlight sentences in a textbook chapter that express bias

b)

Compose a personal journal entry from the point of view of a Spanish friar

c)

Watch a dramatized version of the Battle of Mactan

d)

Search for facts about contemporary issues

85.

A teacher gives the same map quiz to two sections of students and notices consistent results. What characteristic of a good assessment is shown?

a)

Transparency

b)

Reliability

c)

Validity

d)

Practicality

86.

A student is asked to compare and contrast the presidential and parliamentary forms of government. This task primarily targets which cognitive level?

a)

Knowledge

b)

Comprehension

c)

Analysis

d)

Application

87.

A teacher uses a 10-year-old infographic on Philippine poverty with outdated data. Which characteristic of good instructional materials is neglected?

a)

Cost-effectiveness

b)

Timeliness and accuracy

c)

Creativity and aesthetics

d)

Adaptability

88.

Which of the following best reflects Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in a Social Studies classroom?

a)

Discussing ancient civilizations and their military strategies

b)

Memorizing the chronological list of Philippine presidents

c)

Analyzing how deforestation affects indigenous communities

d)

Listing all ASEAN member countries

89.

A teacher asks students to reenact the signing of the 1898 Declaration of Independence to understand people's emotions during that time. This strategy best reflects:

a)

Direct instruction

b)

Role-playing

c)

Lecture-discussion

d)

Cooperative learning

90.

A teacher uses maps, charts, and political cartoons to begin a discussion on imperialism. This is an example of which instructional strategy?

a)

Textbook-based approach

b)

Inquiry-based learning

c)

Project-based learning

d)

Lecture method

91.

Which classroom activity best demonstrates the value of divergent questioning in a Social Studies class?

a)

Asking students to define the term "democracy" based on their textbook

b)

Having students list the capitals of Southeast Asian countries

c)

Encouraging students to design their own form of government for a fictional society

d)

Quizzing students on historical dates and names using a multiple-choice test

92.

Which approach allows learners to better understand historical events by focusing on the lives of ordinary people?

a)

Biographical approach

b)

Political lens approach

c)

Traditional expository approach

d)

Spiral curriculum

93.

Based on Dale’s Cone, which instructional strategy is least likely to result in deep learning?

a)

Conducting a debate about foreign policy

b)

Assigning a group to make a diorama of a historical site

c)

Delivering a one-hour lecture using PowerPoint

d)

Asking students to create a vlog on modern nationalism

94.

What cognitive target is met when students recall dates of the Philippine revolutions?

a)

Evaluation

b)

Comprehension

c)

Knowledge

d)

Synthesis

95.

A teacher brings a copy of the 1987 Philippine Constitution for students to explore and annotate. What instructional material is being used?

a)

Manipulative material

b)

Text-based material

c)

Audio-visual aid

d)

Real object

96.

Which instructional material best supports experiential learning when a local historian presents century-old coins, letters, and household items?

a)

Projected visuals

b)

Realia

c)

Audio recordings

d)

Reproduced print documents

97.

A teacher selects a documentary for Grade 11 that uses highly academic language. Which characteristic of a good instructional material is compromised?

a)

Learner-appropriateness

b)

Accuracy of information

c)

Cost-effectiveness

d)

Cultural relevance

98.

You are designing a lesson on local governance. Based on Dale’s Cone, which activity will most likely lead to long-term retention?

a)

Providing a printed guide on barangay functions

b)

Inviting students to write a report on their barangay captain

c)

Organizing a simulation of a barangay council meeting

d)

Showing a news clip on local government projects

99.

Which of the following EdTech tools can be useful for giving online assessments to students?

a)

Canva

b)

Google Classroom

c)

Padlet

d)

Kahoot

100.

The movement of tectonic plates that results in earthquakes primarily occurs along:

a)

Mid-ocean ridges

b)

Fault lines

c)

River deltas

d)

Sand dunes

101.

The Philippines has a tropical maritime climate. What does this mean?

a)

It has four distinct seasons.

b)

It has hot, dry summers and cold winters.

c)

It is generally warm, humid, and experiences abundant rainfall.

d)

It experiences dry winds throughout the year.

102.

The Sahara Desert is located on which continent?

a)

Asia

b)

North America

c)

Africa

d)

Australia

103.

Which region is most prone to the formation of typhoons?

a)

North Atlantic Ocean

b)

Western Pacific Ocean

c)

Indian Ocean

d)

Arctic Ocean

104.

Which of the following is not part of the “Ring of Fire”?

a)

Japan

b)

Philippines

c)

Chile

d)

Egypt

105.

Which region is known as the Rice Granary of the Philippines?

a)

Central Luzon

b)

Western Visayas

c)

Northern Mindanao

d)

Cagayan Valley

106.

Which of the following regions is most densely populated?

a)

Central Australia

b)

The Amazon Basin

c)

East Asia

d)

The Sahara Desert

107.

The study of population distribution and density is a focus of:

a)

Physical geography

b)

Human geography

c)

Biogeography

d)

Urban climatology

108.

Which mountain erupted in 1991, causing one of the most powerful volcanic eruptions of the 20th century?

a)

Mount Banahaw

b)

Mount Pinatubo

c)

Mount Apo

d)

Mount Arayat

109.

Which of the following countries is part of the Andes Mountain Range?

a)

Thailand

b)

Peru

c)

India

d)

Kenya

110.

Which type of forest is characterized by high biodiversity and year-round rainfall, typically found near the equator?

a)

Taiga

b)

Temperate Deciduous Forest

c)

Tropical Rainforest

d)

Boreal Forest

111.

Which Baroque church, located in Manila, is the oldest stone church in the Philippines and part of the UNESCO listing?

a)

Quiapo Church

b)

Manila Cathedral

c)

San Agustin Church

d)

Binondo Church

112.

What unique geological formation is found in the southwestern United States, carved by the Colorado River?

a)

Niagara Falls

b)

Mount Everest

c)

Grand Canyon

d)

Great Barrier Reef

113.

As an archipelago, the Philippines' shape contributes to its:

a)

Extensive coastline and marine ecosystems

b)

High desertification risk

c)

Uniform climate

d)

Predominantly landlocked provinces

114.

The Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras, a UNESCO site, are found in which province?

a)

Abra

b)

Ifugao

c)

Benguet

d)

Apayao

115.

The Siberian Taiga, the world's largest terrestrial biome, is dominated by what type of trees?

a)

Coniferous

b)

Palm

c)

Deciduous

d)

Broadleaf

116.

The Great Barrier Reef, the world's largest coral reef system, is located off the coast of which country?

a)

Brazil

b)

Indonesia

c)

Philippines

d)

Australia

117.

The Davao Region in Mindanao is a major producer of which tropical fruit for export?

a)

Mangoes

b)

Grapes

c)

Durian

d)

Apples

118.

What is the smallest active volcano in the Philippines, famous for its picturesque caldera lake within its crater?

a)

Mayon Volcano

b)

Pinatubo Volcano

c)

Kanlaon Volcano

d)

Taal Volcano

119.

Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mindanao, is notable for its unique pygmy forests and diverse range of endemic species, particularly in which province?

a)

Davao Oriental

b)

South Cotabato

c)

Davao del Sur

d)

Bukidnon

120.

What is a primary traditional economic activity of communities in the Sulu Archipelago?

a)

Large-scale mining

b)

Mountain farming

c)

Pearling and fishing

d)

Industrial manufacturing

121.

What is the longest mountain range in the world, located along the western coast of South America?

a)

Himalayas

b)

Rocky Mountains

c)

Atlas Mountains

d)

Andes Mountains

122.

The type of location we derive by using coordinates.

a)

Absolute

b)

Nominal

c)

Relative

d)

Nautical

123.

How does the geographical makeup of our country affect our culture?

a)

Variations in the livelihood of people in different regions

b)

Similarities in the religious beliefs and traditions

c)

The emergence of insurgent groups

d)

Increase in Filipinos’ preference to work abroad

124.

The most populous continent in the world.

a)

Asia

b)

Europe

c)

North America

d)

Africa

125.

A narrow piece of land that connects two larger pieces of land.

a)

Plateau

b)

Isthmus

c)

Canyon

d)

Valley

126.

Which of the following describes quantitative research?

a)

It focuses on numerical data and statistical analysis.

b)

It deals with personal experiences and meanings.

c)

It involves interviews and observations only.

d)

It avoids using measurable variables.

127.

A study on “The Effects of Social Media Use on Students’ Academic Performance” is best classified as:

a)

Historical research

b)

Descriptive quantitative research

c)

Experimental qualitative research

d)

Phenomenological research

128.

Which of the following is an example of a qualitative research design?

a)

Case study

b)

Experimental design

c)

Correlational study

d)

Descriptive survey

129.

What research instrument is most appropriate when measuring attitudes or opinions?

a)

Interview guide

b)

Observation checklist

c)

Questionnaire or survey form

d)

Documentary analysis

130.

In research, the independent variable refers to:

a)

The outcome that is measured

b)

The variable that is manipulated or changed

c)

The constant element

d)

The group not receiving treatment

131.

A Social Studies researcher wants to understand how local leaders manage community conflicts. The best approach is:

a)

Quantitative-descriptive

b)

Historical

c)

Qualitative-case study

d)

Correlational

132.

The type of research that tests cause-and-effect relationships is called:

a)

Descriptive

b)

Correlational

c)

Experimental

d)

Historical

133.

Which part of the research paper presents the interpretation of findings?

a)

Results and Discussion

b)

Methodology

c)

Introduction

d)

Abstract

134.

Which of the following is an ethical concern in Social Studies research?

a)

Using theoretical frameworks

b)

Citing references properly

c)

Fabricating or falsifying data

d)

Preparing survey questions

135.

A researcher wants to describe the voting behavior of young voters in Pampanga. Which research design is most suitable?

a)

Correlational research

b)

Descriptive survey research

c)

Experimental research

d)

Case study

136.

What non-probability sampling technique selects respondents based on their expertise on the phenomenon being studied?

a)

Convenience sampling

b)

Quota sampling

c)

Expert sampling

d)

Snowball sampling

137.

A researcher wants to study the impact of a new teaching method on student performance by comparing scores before and after the method's implementation. Which research method is most appropriate?

a)

Case study

b)

Applied study

c)

Trend study

d)

Experimental study

138.

What is the main goal of descriptive research?

a)

To manipulate variables

b)

To explain the cause of phenomena

c)

To describe characteristics of a population or phenomenon

d)

To predict future outcomes

139.

A theoretical framework is most often derived from...

a)

Literature reviews

b)

Data gathering instruments

c)

Research schedules

d)

Appendices

140.

How do you judge the depth of any research?

a)

By research title

b)

By research duration

c)

By research objectives

d)

By total expenditure on research

141.

An education specialist develops a new teaching strategy and tests it in classrooms to evaluate its effectiveness. What type of research is this?

a)

Pure Research

b)

Applied Research

c)

Qualitative Research

d)

Analytical Research

142.

Which section of a research paper typically describes how data were collected?

a)

Introduction

b)

Scope and Delimitations

c)

Abstract

d)

Methodology

143.

In a conceptual framework, what do the arrows usually represent?

a)

Direction of research

b)

Flow or relationship between variables

c)

References and citations

d)

Sampling techniques

144.

In social science research, which data gathering instrument is most appropriate for exploring how participants feel about a particular issue?

a)

Experimental measures

b)

Surveys with open-ended questions

c)

Quantitative tests

d)

Secondary data analysis

145.

Which best describes historical research?

a)

Uses experiments to study behavior

b)

Analyzes present trends statistically

c)

Studies past events using documents

d)

Observes groups in real-time

146.

What is the term for the group of people selected to participate in a study?

a)

Variables

b)

Sample

c)

Instrument

d)

Population

147.

Which of the following is considered a research instrument?

a)

Literature review

b)

Interview guide

c)

Research paradigm

d)

Research title

148.

In a survey-based study, what is an appropriate data-gathering procedure?

a)

Analyzing secondary sources

b)

Laboratory testing

c)

Distributing questionnaires

d)

Editing questions

149.

What sampling method selects respondents based on specific characteristics?

a)

Random sampling

b)

Systematic sampling

c)

Convenience sampling

d)

Purposive sampling

150.

What research instrument is best for gathering opinions from a large group?

a)

Observation checklist

b)

Survey questionnaire

c)

Experimental test

d)

Case study interview

151.

Why is research central to Social Studies?

a)

It gathers random facts

b)

It explains human behavior

c)

It copies existing beliefs

d)

It retells myths

152.

The problem of scarcity exists because:

a)

Resources are unlimited

b)

Human wants are limited

c)

Human wants exceed available resources

d)

Technology is abundant

153.

Which economic doctrine advocates minimal government intervention in business and allows market forces to operate freely?

a)

Socialism

b)

Mercantilism

c)

Laissez-faire

d)

Protectionism

154.

Which of the following is not considered a factor of production?

a)

Land

b)

Labor

c)

Capital

d)

Price

155.

The law of demand states that, other things being equal:

a)

As demand decreases, price increases

b)

As price increases, demand decreases

c)

As price decreases, demand decreases

d)

Price and demand are unrelated

156.

An increase in the general price level of goods and services is called:

a)

Inflation

b)

Deflation

c)

Recession

d)

Depression

157.

Which of the following is a macroeconomic issue?

a)

The price of chicken in a market

b)

The income of a specific household

c)

The national unemployment rate

d)

The pricing strategy of a company

158.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is primarily responsible for:

a)

Collecting taxes

b)

Printing school textbooks

c)

Formulating monetary policy

d)

Managing foreign embassies

159.

A tax system where the rich pay a higher percentage of income than the poor is called:

a)

Proportional tax

b)

Progressive tax

c)

Regressive tax

d)

Excise tax

160.

Which of the following sectors contributes the largest share to the Philippine GDP?

a)

Agriculture

b)

Industry

c)

Services

d)

Mining

161.

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) primarily aims to:

a)

Enforce foreign treaties

b)

Regulate prices and promote consumer welfare

c)

Impose tariffs on imports

d)

Provide agricultural subsidies

162.

Which type of economy best describes the Philippine economy?

a)

Command economy

b)

Market economy

c)

Mixed economy

d)

Planned economy

163.

Which of the following situations best illustrates someone fulfilling their esteem needs?

a)

A student receiving a scholarship award

b)

A mother feeding her child

c)

A man praying for guidance

d)

A child playing alone at home

164.

What type of economic system is characterized by a centralized authority controlling much of the economy?

a)

Traditional

b)

Command

c)

Market

d)

Mixed

165.

A market shortage occurs when:

a)

The quantity supplied exceeds the quantity demanded

b)

The market clears with no excess

c)

Producers are unable to sell their products

d)

The quantity demanded exceeds the quantity supplied

166.

Comparative advantage is an economy’s ability to produce goods at a lower:

a)

Marginal cost

b)

Opportunity cost

c)

Labor cost

d)

Explicit cost

167.

A change in the price of a good leads to:

a)

A movement along the demand curve

b)

A shift of the demand curve to the left

c)

A change in supply

d)

A shift of the demand curve to the right

168.

What type of unemployment results from voluntary transitions between jobs?

a)

Seasonal unemployment

b)

Cyclical unemployment

c)

Frictional unemployment

d)

Structural unemployment

169.

In the simple two-sector circular flow model, what do households provide to firms?

a)

Households sell goods and services to firms

b)

Firms supply factors of production to households

c)

Households provide factors of production to firms

d)

Firms demand goods and services from households

170.

Which statement best describes a traditional economic system?

a)

Innovation and rapid technological advancement

b)

Economic decisions guided by customs and traditions

c)

Efficient resource allocation through prices

d)

Extensive social safety nets

171.

Which of the following are examples of 'leakages' in the circular flow of income?

a)

Investment and exports

b)

Government spending and subsidies

c)

Wages and profits

d)

Taxes and imports

172.

What does the Lorenz Curve graphically represent?

a)

Total output of an economy

b)

Distribution of income or wealth within a population

c)

Relationship between tax rates and revenue

d)

Unemployment vs. inflation

173.

What is the key difference between Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Gross National Product (GNP)?

a)

How inflation is accounted for

b)

Nominal vs. real values

c)

Location vs. nationality of production

d)

Inclusion of government spending

174.

The principle that 'the law may be harsh, but it is the law' reflects which concept in political philosophy?

a)

Rule of Law

b)

Social Contract

c)

Separation of Powers

d)

Legal Positivism

175.

What is the primary function of the executive branch in a democratic government?

a)

To interpret the laws

b)

To make the laws

c)

To implement and enforce the laws

d)

To declare laws unconstitutional

176.

The Philippine Constitution guarantees that 'sovereignty resides in the people.' What does this mean?

a)

The people can choose to abolish the government at any time

b)

The people directly exercise legislative power

c)

The authority of the government comes from the consent of the governed

d)

The government must always consult the judiciary

177.

Which among the following is not a characteristic of a democratic government?

a)

Free and fair elections

b)

Rule by a single political party

c)

Protection of human rights

d)

Accountability of public officials

178.

What principle prevents one branch of government from dominating the others?

a)

Judicial Review

b)

Checks and Balances

c)

Popular Sovereignty

d)

Civil Supremacy

179.

In the context of political ideologies, liberalism advocates for:

a)

Complete control of the economy by the state

b)

Suppression of individual rights for public order

c)

Protection of individual rights and limited government intervention

d)

Return to traditional monarchic authority

180.

The power of the Supreme Court to determine the constitutionality of laws is called:

a)

Judicial Inquiry

b)

Judicial Activism

c)

Judicial Review

d)

Judicial Interpretation

181.

A public official uses government funds for personal use. Which constitutional principle is violated?

a)

Accountability of Public Officers

b)

Right to Information

c)

Principle of Legality

d)

Freedom of Association

182.

When citizens participate in decision-making through plebiscites or referendums, this is an example of:

a)

Indirect democracy

b)

Authoritarianism

c)

Direct democracy

d)

Representative monarchy

183.

A foreigner married a Filipino woman and was later naturalized as a Filipino citizen. He wants to run for President. Can he?

a)

Yes, because he is now a Filipino citizen.

b)

No, because only natural-born citizens can run for President.

c)

Yes, because he is legally married to a Filipino.

d)

No, because he is underage.

184.

A person secretly takes a wallet from another's pocket without the owner's knowledge or consent, and without using any force or intimidation. This act constitutes which crime?

a)

Robbery with violence against persons

b)

Estafa

c)

Arson

d)

Theft

185.

How does Republic Act 7877 classify sexual harassment by a superior in employment?

a)

Civil offense only

b)

Criminal offense

c)

Administrative infraction only

d)

Legitimate exercise of authority

186.

A person sets fire to an uninhabited building belonging to another, with the intent to cause damage. This act constitutes which crime?

a)

Arson

b)

Homicide

c)

Destruction of Property

d)

Malicious Mischief

187.

Which political theory claims that monarchs derive their authority to rule directly from God and are not accountable to earthly authority?

a)

Social Contract Theory

b)

Natural Rights Theory

c)

Divine Right of Kings

d)

Separation of Powers

188.

Russia's government concentrates significant political power in the hands of its leader and a small elite, with limited political freedoms. This best describes what type of government?

a)

Totalitarian Government

b)

Pure Democracy

c)

Authoritarian Government

d)

Parliamentary Democracy

189.

Which principle in Article II of the Philippine Constitution requires the State to reduce inequalities in economic and social benefits?

a)

National independence

b)

Civilian supremacy

c)

Rule of law

d)

Social justice

190.

Republic Act No. 8353, also known as the Anti-Rape Law of 1997, reclassified rape from a crime against chastity to a crime against what?

a)

Property

b)

Persons

c)

National Security

d)

Public Morals

191.

King Charles III of the United Kingdom serves as head of state with ceremonial duties, while elected officials hold political power. What type of government is this?

a)

Absolute Monarchy

b)

Republican Government

c)

Constitutional Monarchy

d)

Presidential Government

192.

Who wrote The Prince and believed that a leader should do anything to stay in power, even if dishonest or strict?

a)

John Locke

b)

Thomas Hobbes

c)

Niccolò Machiavelli

d)

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

193.

Which crime is defined by carnal knowledge through coercive means, regardless of the victim’s gender?

a)

Acts of Lasciviousness

b)

Seduction

c)

Rape

d)

Consummated Adultery

194.

In which country are the President and Vice President directly elected by the people and serve fixed terms, with separation of powers?

a)

Germany

b)

Canada

c)

United States

d)

Japan

195.

What system divides power between a central government and regional governments, each with their own powers?

a)

Unitary System

b)

Federalism

c)

Confederal System

d)

Localism

196.

What is a broad-based, collective challenge to powerholders or cultural beliefs, often outside traditional politics?

a)

Social movement

b)

Lobbying group

c)

Political party

d)

Bureaucracy

197.

What is a core characteristic of political activism?

a)

Passive observation of political events

b)

Compliance with government policies

c)

Efforts to bring about social or political change

d)

Focus on personal economic gain

198.

Which act does NOT constitute criminal coercion or compulsion?

a)

Threatening family to force contract signing

b)

Pointing a gun to open a safe

c)

Persuading someone with logical arguments

d)

Physically preventing someone from leaving home

199.

What is the limitation of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) regarding prosecution?

a)

It has no power to recommend prosecution

b)

It directly prosecutes in courts

c)

It cannot directly prosecute but can recommend prosecution

d)

It only prosecutes cases involving foreign nationals

200.

What worldwide event forced schools around the world to temporarily discontinue in-person learning in 2020?

a)

HIV/AIDS global pandemic

b)

COVID-19 pandemic

c)

Hong Kong flu

d)

Spanish flu