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Ideology Worksheet Questions (Review Material 1)

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

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1.

Which of the following best describes “ideology” in its layman’s meaning?

a)

A scientific explanation of political systems

b)

A body of ideas expressing people's cultural values

c)

A philosophical system of universal truths

d)

A military doctrine used by colonial rulers

2.

A person who strongly believes in equality of wealth and opportunity is most closely aligned with which ideology?

a)

Liberalism

b)

Communism

c)

Conservatism

d)

Fascism

3.

According to Marx, ideology often forms part of the societal “superstructure,” which means it is primarily shaped by:

a)

Human morality

b)

Economic base

c)

Religious institutions

d)

Pure philosophical principles

4.

Marx classified ideology into two kinds: false consciousness and

a)

Political mobilisation

b)

Democratic awareness

c)

Apologia for class interest

d)

Dialectical neutrality

5.

When Frances uses “Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity” to justify a revolt, this illustrates ideology’s function of:

a)

Stratification

b)

Legitimation

c)

Interpretation

d)

Programmatic action

6.

Antonio Gramsci differentiated ideologies into “historically organic” and:

a)

Voluntary ideologies

b)

Arbitrary or willed ideologies

c)

Revolutionary ideologies

d)

Structural ideologies

7.

Which component of ideology is concerned with translating general ideals into concrete goals and strategies?

a)

Philosophy

b)

Program

c)

Propaganda

d)

Interpretation

8.

Which ideological component is mainly responsible for provoking people to political action?

a)

Program

b)

Philosophy

c)

Mobilisation

d)

Propaganda

9.

George Sorel described political myths as powerful symbols that:

a)

Are only used by politicians

b)

Aim to persuade through statistics

c)

Reflect hopes and aspirations of people

d)

Must be scientifically accurate

10.

The use of slogans and exaggerations to mobilise people is most associated with:

a)

Legitimation

b)

Propaganda

c)

Economic stratification

d)

Programme formulation

11.

In ideological functions, the process of making people support a regime because they believe it is rightful is called:

a)

Interpretation

b)

Legitimation

c)

Rationalisation

d)

Mobilisation

12.

In a classroom debate, students argue whether “freedom” is real or illusory in society. This reflects which ideological function?

a)

Mobilisation

b)

Legitimation

c)

Interpretation

d)

Propaganda

13.

A political movement recruits new members and trains them to organise communities. This demonstrates which phase of mobilisation?

a)

Politicalisation

b)

Recruitment

c)

Legitimating

d)

Education

14.

Mobilisation often begins in response to people's frustration. Social psychology refers to this frustration leading to:

a)

Revolutionary apathy

b)

Aggression

c)

Passive acceptance

d)

Intellectual decline

15.

A student claims that ideologies help simplify complex political realities into understandable frameworks. This refers to the ideological function of:

a)

Legitimation

b)

Interpretation

c)

Mobilisation

d)

Stratification

16.

Spain’s imperialist ideology in the Philippines was primarily motivated by:

a)

A desire for political democracy

b)

Evangelisation and mercantilism

c)

Industrialising local economies

d)

Educating natives in military affairs

17.

The Spanish system of using local chieftains as intermediaries, known as “caciquism,” resulted in:

a)

Democratic participation

b)

Empowerment of peasants

c)

Oligarchic local governance

d)

Equal political opportunities

18.

Under Spanish rule, land ownership shifted from communal to private ownership, resulting mainly in:

a)

Increased harmony among farmers

b)

Reduced dependence on agriculture

c)

Widening socio-economic inequality

d)

Improved productivity for all groups

19.

The Katipunan ideology emphasised:

a)

Reform under Spanish sovereignty

b)

Loyalty to the monarchy

c)

Independence and democracy

d)

Territorial expansion

20.

Which event symbolised the Filipino people’s unified struggle against Spanish oppression?

a)

Pact of Biak-na-Bato

b)

Cry of Pugad Lawin

c)

Treaty of Paris

d)

Malolos Convention

21.

The Pact of Biak-na-Bato involved:

a)

Granting suffrage to all Filipinos

b)

Temporary truce and exile of revolutionary leaders

c)

The start of American intervention

d)

Total surrender of Spanish forces

22.

The Malolos Constitution established the First Philippine Republic and reflected:

a)

Authoritarian rule

b)

Western liberal democratic ideals

c)

Military-centred governance

d)

Economic isolationism

23.

Peasant brotherhoods such as the Santa Iglesia were motivated by:

a)

Western political theories

b)

Folk Catholicism and millenarian beliefs

c)

Desire for American citizenship

d)

Regional business interests

24.

The Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade mostly benefited:

a)

Filipino farmers

b)

Local craftsmen

c)

Spanish colonisers

d)

Indigenous tribes

25.

Which group held the greatest influence in local Spanish-era politics?

a)

Ilustrados

b)

Principalia

c)

Peasants

d)

Chinese merchants

26.

American annexation of the Philippines began after:

a)

The defeat of Japan

b)

Treaty of Paris (1898)

c)

Aguinaldo’s inauguration

d)

The First Philippine Republic collapsed

27.

The American colonial government justified their rule using the ideology of:

a)

Self-liquidating imperialism

b)

Fascism

c)

Mercantilism

d)

Social democracy

28.

American political socialisation aimed to spread:

a)

Monarchial loyalty

b)

Principles of democracy

c)

Revolutionary purism

d)

European fascism

29.

The colonial public education system under the Americans increased Philippine literacy mainly through:

a)

Spanish-only instruction

b)

Free tertiary education for all

c)

Mass public schooling in English

d)

Exclusive private schools

30.

A major criticism of American political education was the development of:

a)

Filipino nationalism

b)

Anti-colonial solidarity

c)

Colonial mentality

d)

Military independence

31.

Which organisation reflected Filipino resistance during American rule?

a)

Guardia Civil

b)

Santa Iglesia

c)

Philippine Scouts

d)

Federalist Party

32.

The ideology of the First Philippine Republic failed partly because:

a)

It lacked a written constitution.

b)

Ilustrado elite dominated governance.

c)

Foreign powers refused recognition.

d)

Filipinos were uninterested in self-rule.

33.

A community leader simplifies complex political issues into short slogans to encourage protest participation. This act best represents:

a)

Stratification

b)

Propaganda

c)

Interpretation

d)

Myth-making

34.

If a regime modifies historical events to gain public support, it is using ideology for:

a)

Legitimation

b)

Reinterpretation

c)

Propaganda

d)

Politicalisation

35.

When economic inequality widens, which ideological component would most directly address this problem?

a)

Philosophy

b)

Program

c)

Propaganda

d)

Stratification

36.

Which situation best illustrates “false consciousness”?

a)

Workers voting for interests that favour wealthy elites

b)

People protesting for wage increases

c)

Citizens demanding more transparency

d)

Activists calling for democratic reforms

37.

A charismatic leader inspires followers using messages about a coming era of prosperity. This resembles:

a)

Mythic themes

b)

Legitimation

c)

Stratification

d)

Economic determinism

38.

The use of English language under American rule contributed to:

a)

Fragmentation of regional identities

b)

Strengthening national unity

c)

Expulsion of religious missionaries

d)

Reducing access to public education

39.

A student compares the ideologies of communism and democracy to identify their differing goals. This practice demonstrates:

a)

Mobilisation

b)

Legitimation

c)

Interpretation

d)

Stratification

40.

Which scenario reflects the “politicalisation” phase of mobilisation?

a)

New recruits being trained in organising

b)

Non-political individuals becoming politically aware

c)

Leaders designing new propaganda materials

d)

Members collecting financial contributions

41.

A town mayor uses the slogan “Unity for Progress” to gain electoral support. This slogan functions as:

a)

Programme

b)

Myth

c)

Propaganda

d)

Stratification

42.

Farmers lose their land due to rising land taxes and new property laws. This phenomenon first emerged under:

a)

Japanese occupation

b)

Spanish colonialism

c)

American rule

d)

Martial Law

43.

When the Spanish clergy owned vast tracts of agricultural land, it resulted in:

a)

Equal distribution of wealth

b)

Increased peasant independence

c)

Widespread agrarian unrest

d)

Decline of religious influence

44.

A group of university students creates an organisation demanding freedom of information. Their ideological basis reflects:

a)

Communism

b)

Democracy

c)

Fascism

d)

Colonial mentality

45.

A political movement focusing on overthrowing a regime through rural uprisings resembles:

a)

Marxist strategy

b)

Liberal democratic reform

c)

Aristocratic conservatism

d)

Pure propaganda

46.

A community becomes more politically unified due to shared suffering during colonisation. This illustrates the emergence of:

a)

Feudal loyalty

b)

National consciousness

c)

Regionalism

d)

Cultural fragmentation

47.

A student argues that both Spanish and American colonialism contributed to Philippine dependency on Western powers. This is an example of:

a)

Myth-making

b)

Ideological critique

c)

Legitimation

d)

Propaganda

48.

Ilustrados preferred assimilation under Spain because:

a)

They wished to abolish education.

b)

They benefited from colonial privileges.

c)

They rejected European culture.

d)

They were part of peasant brotherhoods.

49.

The First Philippine Republic limited voting rights primarily to:

a)

All adults

b)

Principalia and elites

c)

Indigenous groups

d)

Female citizens

50.

Which historical event strengthened the ideological divide between the mass-based Katipunan and the Ilustrado elite?

a)

Bonifacio’s execution

b)

Galleon trade

c)

American arrival

d)

Pact of Biak-na-Bato

51.

Which best explains why political elites rely on ideological formulas?

a)

To weaken their own influence

b)

To justify their position in society

c)

To promote equality across classes

d)

To reduce political participation

52.

When propaganda becomes destructive, it is MOST likely because:

a)

It uses detailed economic statistics.

b)

It avoids emotional appeal.

c)

It oversimplifies complex realities.

d)

It discourages action.

53.

The ideological struggle between the Katipunan and Spanish colonisers is best described as:

a)

Conflict between two monarchies

b)

Clash of religious beliefs

c)

Collision of imperialist and nationalist ideologies

d)

Debate about economic markets

54.

Which factor BEST explains why American rule was widely accepted after the Philippine-American War?

a)

Filipinos rejected democracy.

b)

Americans promised self-rule and education.

c)

Spain encouraged pro-American sentiment.

d)

The Katipunan welcomed American authority.

55.

A society that adopts foreign cultural models at the expense of its own identity may be suffering from:

a)

Nationalism

b)

Colonial mentality

c)

Anti-imperialism

d)

Sectarianism

56.

Which ideology best aligns with the goal of “creating a society where wealth and opportunities are equally shared”?

a)

Liberalism

b)

Communism

c)

Conservatism

d)

Fascism

57.

The Spanish legacy of connecting the archipelago under one administration contributed to:

a)

Long-term economic independence

b)

National unification

c)

Religious pluralism

d)

Decline of local languages

58.

Which scenario illustrates “legitimation” through religious justification?

a)

A ruler claiming power through divine right

b)

A student citing research for a project

c)

A businessman funding a political party

d)

A farmer protesting against land taxes

59.

Why did many peasants distrust the Ilustrado leadership of the Revolution?

a)

Ilustrados rejected education.

b)

They collaborated with colonial powers.

c)

They supported peasant uprisings.

d)

They formed religious sects.

60.

Which best describes the ideological impact of the Philippine Revolution?

a)

It weakened national identity.

b)

It reinforced loyalty to Spain.

c)

It awakened Filipino nationalism and political consciousness.

d)

It discouraged future anti-colonial movements.