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Drill 1 (1-50)

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In an absolute monarchy, the authority of the leader is equivalent to a __________.

a)

Order

b)

Law

c)

Precept

d)

Decree

2.

Copper and chromite are known to be mineral resources produced in the Philippines which is considered largest in the Far East. In what Philippine province are these resources mostly found?

a)

Bataan

b)

Zambales

c)

Tarlac

d)

Benguet

3.

Every year, the GDP of most countries gradually increase. To what reason may this be attributed?

a)

Due to perpetuating economic crisis

b)

Due to imbalance in supply and demand turnout

c)

Due to the country's capacity and manpower resources

d)

Due to people's pursuit of profit opportunity

4.

Why are political dynasties still prevalent in the Philippines?

a)

Inability to effectively implement Philippine constitutional provisions by enacting an enabling law

b)

People continuing to vote corrupt candidates into office

c)

COMELEC allowing political dynasties to thrive

d)

Absence of a provision in the constitution prohibiting such dynasties

5.

Which Filipino value best illustrates community shared work?

a)

Pakikisama

b)

Remedyo attitude

c)

Balikatan

d)

Bayanihan

6.

To be successful, a strong business plan must be based on ______________.

a)

Manufactured data

b)

Current data

c)

Personal experience

d)

Reflections

7.

The historic region of Persia is largely located in which modern-day country?

a)

Lebanon

b)

Syria

c)

Iran

d)

Iraq

8.

Which among the following dances originated in Surigao del Sur?

a)

Binasuan

b)

Pandanggo sa Ilaw

c)

Itik-itik

d)

Tinikling

9.

Which situation illustrates the idea of deterrence?

a)

US forming alliances with other countries in order to combat communism.

b)

Russia surrendering its weapons to the United Nations in order to prevent war.

c)

Two powerful ideologies of capitalism and communism clashing during the Cold War

d)

US and USSR building powerful nuclear weapons to prevent the other side from starting a direct conflict.

10.

During the Cold War, both the US and the USSR avoided direct conflicts due to the fear of MAD (Mutually Assured Destruction). What theory best explains this behavior?

a)

Military coalition

b)

Deterrence

c)

    Disarmament

d)

Balance of power

11.

Among the Filipino cultural values, which represents deceit?

a)

Doble-kara

b)

Filipino time

c)

I'll try

d)

Ningas cogon

12.

Which situation illustrates the Philippines asserting a claim on an international level?

a)

Dividing Maguindanao provinces

b)

Making Pateros a city

c)

Claim over the Spratly Islands

d)

Creating Negros Island Region

13.

How many votes are needed in the Senate to impeach the Vice President?

a)

1/3

b)

2/4

c)

3/4

d)

2/3

14.

Which of the following is considered a cultural universal?

a)

Monogamy

b)

Hospitality

c)

Ear piercing

d)

Festivals

15.

In the total approach to instruction, what component was lacking when Teacher Casey did not use the appropriate materials for Contemporary Issues?

a)

Methods to be used

b)

Facilities or environment

c)

Objectives and content

d)

Instructional materials

16.

Political dynasties in the Philippines illustrate which kind trait?

a)

Pervasive sectarianism

b)

Radical collectivism

c)

Endemic ethnocentrism

d)

Rampant tribalism

17.

The Battle of Tours in 732 was fought between the Franks and the Umayyad Caliphate. Who led the Franks to victory?

a)

Pepin the Short

b)

Charlemagne

c)

Charles Martel

d)

Charles VI

18.

In psychology, what approach focuses on understanding individuals as unique cases instead of creating general laws?

a)

Idiographic

b)

Nomothetic

c)

Deductive

d)

Inductive

19.

If you were a change agent, which sector would you directly address to tackle the issue of low literacy rates?

a)

Sports sector

b)

Police sector

c)

Education sector

d)

Military sector

20.

On October 7, 2023, HAMAS invaded Southern Israel leading to all-out war between Israel and Palestine in the Gaza Strip. Who is the current prime minister of Israel leading this charge?

a)

Donald Trump

b)

Vladimir Putin

c)

Benjamin Netanyahu

d)

Volodymyr Zelensky

21.

Where did the folk dance known as Binasuan originate?

a)

Pangasinan

b)

Tarlac

c)

Manila

d)

Panay Island

22.

When evaluating technology materials for teaching and learning in Social Science, which aspect is assessed when checking whether it is suitable for certain age ranges?

a)

Mechanics

b)

Content appraisal

c)

Appropriateness

d)

Content

23.

The following are reasons why the Philippines is suffering from poverty but NOT to include ________.

a)

Overpopulation

b)

Political dynasties

c)

Corruption

d)

Bad governance

24.

Which of the following is an example of a state where there is a blurring distinction between the legislative and executive?

a)

Argentina

b)

United States

c)

Philippines

d)

Japan

25.

Which of the following is referred to as people or groups having liberal views, supporting progressive reforms and greater social and economic equality?

a)

Far-right

b)

Right

c)

Left

d)

Far-left

26.

Being in a diplomatic relationship with China means acknowledging the One-China principle. Given the Philippines' relationship with China, which must it recognize?

a)

That there can be many Chinas under different names

b)

That the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government of China

c)

That there can be no other ruler than Xi Jinping

d)

That there is no other government except the communist party

27.

The dictatorship of the proletariat only happens when ________.

a)

the production of material needs for all people controls human history

b)

the bourgeoisie maintain superior dominance in the market economy

c)

the working class successfully overthrows the capitalist system

d)

the state abolishes all private property without class struggle

28.

Which event would you identify as a key moment that sparked the birth of Filipino consciousness and propaganda?

a)

EDSA 1

b)

Organizing the KKK

c)

Declaration of Philippine Independence in 1898

d)

Martyrdom of Gomburza

29.

The following are reasons for abortion as elaborated by Planned Parenthood EXCEPT

a)

It’s not a good time in their life to have a baby.

b)

They want to finish school, focus on work, or achieve other goals

c)

The life of a child is sacred.

d)

They just don't want to be a parent.

30.

What political system is currently in place in Singapore?

a)

Parliamentary democracy

b)

Republican democracy

c)

Federal democracy

d)

Revolutionary democracy

31.

US President Donald Trump told the former FBI director James Comey to let go of the case of Michael Flynn by saying, “I hope you can see your way clear to letting this go, to letting Flynn go.” Trump’s comment was intended to assert power through _______.

a)

Punishment

b)

Coercion

c)

Influence

d)

Threat

32.

The president strongly called the people to observe the health protocols to contain the spread of COVID-19. Which of the following characterizes the dimension of power?

a)

Conditional

b)

Disaggregated

c)

Diverse

d)

Relational

33.

Under what circumstances is authority legitimate?

a)

The power is exercised to advance personal gain.

b)

The power exercised is in accordance with the basic laws of the land.

c)

The power is exercised through illegal means.

d)

The power is exercised to manipulate others.

34.

Which of the following sources of power according to Max Weber is a form of legitimate power because people consent to it?

a)

Coercion

b)

Influence

c)

Force

d)

Authority

35.

What type of thought question is being asked in the essay: “Describe the similarities and differences between the EDSA 1 and EDSA 2 revolutions”?

a)

Comparison


b)

Inferring

c)

Applying

d)

Justifying

36.

Which of the following best describes what Social Sciences have in common?

a)

An interest in studying human beings

b)

A focus on material culture

c)

The study of human mind

d)

Research that overlaps genetics

37.

Which of the following support this statement? “People have the capacity to control their responses to their environment.”

a)

All of the above

b)

Matured individual respond with sense to any situation.

c)

Our experience defines our responses to environment.

d)

The environment gives weight on how we control our mind.

38.

Mead emphasizes the importance of the vocal gestures, this means that:

a)

Shared language increases the level of understanding

b)

We can hear ourselves better if we are talking with words.

c)

All of the above

d)

Language is not the only means of communication

39.

What type of thought question is being asked in the essay: "Compare and contrast the effects of political dynasties on governance, economic development, and social mobility in different political systems."?

a)

Justifying

b)

Applying

c)

Classifying

d)

Analyzing

40.

According to this notion of dialectics across history, there had been opposing forces in human society.

a)

Synthesis and Thesis

b)

Anti-thesis and Thesis

c)

Synthesis

d)

Anti-thesis and synthesis

41.

What power do the bourgeoisie have in Marxism?

a)

Capital

b)

Land

c)

Production

d)

Building

42.

What was the primary focus of instruction during the American period?

a)

Citizenship

b)

Religious principles

c)

Vocational education

d)

Democratic ideals

43.

According to Emile Durkheim's classification of suicide, which may the Japanese practice of "harakiri" be classified?

a)

Altruistic

b)

Fatalistic

c)

Egoistic

d)

Anomic

44.

Under the 1987 Philippine constitution, all have the right to life but NOT to include _____________.

a)

Unborn children

b)

Dogs

c)

Women

d)

Human beings

45.

Among the defense mechanisms, this happens when an individual satisfies an impulse by acting on a substitute object or person in a socially unacceptable way.

a)

Repression

b)

Sublimation

c)

Projection

d)

Displacement

46.

The late Benigno Simeon Aquino, Jr. once stated that Filipinos are worth dying for. What does he mean?

a)

Filipinos needed to be liberated from oppression

b)

Filipinos are talented and skillful

c)

Filipinos are human beings too

d)

Filipinos are maharlikas

47.

It is the brand of historiography with Filipino writing for foreign audiences.

a)

Pantayong pananaw

b)

Pangkaming pananaw

c)

Pangkayong pananaw

d)

Pilipinolohiya

48.

Which sector is widely recognized in democratic capitalistic economies as the driving force behind a country's growth, productivity, and development?

a)

Private Sector

b)

Finance institutions

c)

Non-government organizations

d)

Government sector

49.

What is the process of fostering self-reflection and redefining individuals, institutions, and communities in shaping Filipino identity?

a)

Instrumental

b)

Transformative

c)

Imaginative

d)

Moral

50.

What was the geocentric hypothesis proposed by Claudius Ptolemy (300 AD) and later disproven by Copernicus?

a)

That the Earth is round

b)

That the Earth is the center of the universe

c)

That the Earth revolved around the Sun

d)

That the Earth is a planet of the Sun