AP-Practice Test No.

1. What is the power of the state to TAKE PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC USE
WITH JUST COMPENSATION?
a. police power c. eminent domain
b. taxation d. judicial review

2. The RIGHT TO A MINIMUM WAGE is an example of a _________ right.

a. imperfect right c. natural
b. statutory d. constitutional

3. The SUPREME COURT is to the present as _______ is to the SPANISH

PERIOD.
a. ecclesiastical court c. royal audiencia
b. territorial audiencia d. commercial court

4. “ALL PERSONS subject to legislation should be TREATED ALIKE

under like circumstance and conditions both in the privileges conferred
and liabilities imposed” How is this termed?
a. class legislation
b. substantive due process
c. procedural due process
d. eq ual p rot ec ti on of th e law s

5 . Wh at is th e V O TI NG AG E of th e F ili pi no ?
a. 21 an d ab ove c. 18 an d abo ve
b. 14 an d ab ove d. 6 and a bov e

6. Based on the classifications of government which applies to the

PRESENT PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT?
a. hereditary
b. De Jure government
c. consolidated
d. De Facto government

7. Which of the ff. is UNCONSTITUTIONAL?

a. a regulation requiring the use of personal ID before entering a school
b. a law prohibiting professional from seeking employment abroad
c. a traffic rule preventing some cars to travel on certain day

d. a person’s choice of abode limited by order of the court

8. Which Body RATIFIES OR REJECTS APPOINTMENTS made by the
President?
a. Civil service commission
b. congress
c. commission on appointments
d. sandigan bayan

9. a VETOED BILL REPASSED IN CONGRESS becomes a law with a

a. a majority vote of all the members of both houses
b. two-thirds vote of all the members present constituting a quorum
c. two-thirds vote of all the members of both houses
d. majority vote of all the members present constituting a quorum

10. Which is the PRIMARY REASON behind the constitutional policy on

the PROHIBITION OF POLITICAL DYNASTIES?
a. to give the electorate many alternative candidates to choose from
b. to democratize election and appointment to positions in the
governments
c. to put an end to the political career of traditional politicians
d. to pave the way for young leaders to lead the country

11. The Philippines benefits from international recognition of the

ARCHIPELAGIC DOCTRINE by way of :
a. elimination of pockets of international waters between some of our
islands
b. decrease in the waters under the Philippine jurisdiction and area of
responsibility
c. unlimited exercise of Philippine sovereignty over our exclusive
economic zone
d. automatic validation and recognition of our ownership of Sabah

12. It is the privilege of the President TO ADDRESS AND APPEAR

BEFORE CONGRESS at the opening of its regular session. What do you
call this address?
a. privilege speech 3
b. malacanang address
c. inaugural address
d. State of the Nation Address

13. Which is an EXECUTIVE CHECK ON HASTY and ill-considered

legislation?
a. partial veto c. veto message
b. pocket veto power d. veto power

14. Under which type of right does the RIGHT TO LIFE fall?
a. imperfect right c. constitutional right
b. natural right d. statutory right

15. Which order of governments correctly applies during the AMERICAN

REGIME?
a. Civil, Military, Commonwealth
b. Military, Civil, Commonwealth
c. Civil, Commonwealth, Military
d. Military, Commonwealth, Civil

16. In connection with government transactions involving public

interest, which policy is adopted in the Constitution to assur e the
PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY?
a. balanced and healthful ecology
b. rural development and agrarian reform
c. full public disclosures
d. private enterprise and incentives to needed investments

17. In which order did the PREVIOUS PHILIPPINE REPUBLICS come?

I. The Philippine Republic under the Malolos Constitution
II. The Philippine Republic under the Japanese -sponsored Constitution
III. The Philippine Republic under the 1935 Constitution
a. I,II, III c. I,III,II
b. II,III,I d. III, II, I

18. With the basic principle on the RULE OF THE MAJORITY, which
one follows?
a. the right of the minority to express their opinions is suppressed
b. the wishes of the majority prevail over those of the minority
c. the minority does not have the right to protes t the acts of the
majority
d. the majority is always right

19. Which order of governments existed during the JAPANESE

occupation?
I. Military Administration
II. The Philippine Executive Commission
III. The Japanese-sponsored Republic of the Philippines
a. I,II, III c. II,I,III
b. II,III,I d. I,III,II

20. Under which type of right is the RIGHT TO INFORMATION ON

PUBLIC MATTERS classified?
a. social right c. economic right
b. civil right d. political right

21. The ONLY PROMINENT MOUNTAIN IN THE CENTRAL PLAIN OF

LUZON is
a. Mt. Pulag c. Mt. Apo
b. Mt. Banahaw d. Mt. Arayat
22. Which major region is called “ THE LAND OF PROMISE” because of
its rich agricultural lands?
a. Mindanao c. Central Plain of Luzon
b. Visayas d. Luzon

23. Which, according to some Filipino authors, may partly explain the
tendency of the Filipino to be INDOLENT?
a. his colonial past
b. the tropical climate
c. the strategic location of the country
d. the poor economic condition

24. Which correctly describes the TOPOGRAPHY OF THE

PHILIPPINES?
a. short coastline
b. no plain, all mountains and hills
c. smooth physical features
d. rugged physical features

25. Because of its NATURAL RESOURCES the Philippines is basically

an ____________ country
a. industrial c. mining
b. commercial d. agricultural

26. Which province in the western coast of Luzon is virtually

surrounded by sea waters and has become a CENTER OF BIG
BUSINESS and development processing zone?
a. Mindoro c. Zambales
b. Bataan d. Pampanga

27. When compared with the other countries in size, the PHILIPPINE IS
BIGGER THAN_____
a. Malaysia c. Thailand
b. South Korea d. Japan

28. The place where the MAXIMUM INTENSITY OF AN EARTHQUAKE IS

FELT is called an ________
a. Plate c. focus
b. Epicenter d. hypocenter

29. Which word or phrase does NOT apply to the Philippines?

a. Archipelago c. irregular coastline
b. Landlocked d. rugged land mass
30. The LARGEST RIVER SYSTEM is found in
a. Mindanao c. Luzon
b. Visayas and Mindanao d. Visayas

31. You want to see UNDERGROUND CAVES AND RIVER. Where should
you go in the Philippines?
a. Benguet c. La Union
b. Palawan d. Cagayan

32. Which region is said to offer limited economic opportunities

because it is a NARROW STRIP OF LAND SURROUNDED BY MOUNTAIN
RANGERS AND SEA and so its inhabitants are known to be
ADVENTUROUS, HARDWORKING AND FRUGAL?
a. Cagayan Valley c. Ilocos Region
b. Bicol region d. national capital region

33. Which province is now linked to the island of Samar because of the
construction of SAN JUANICO BRIDGE?
a. Leyte c. Capiz
b. Southern Leyte d. Negros Occidental

34. Where in the Philippines are HUGE MARBLE DEPOSITS found?

a. Guimaras c. Davao
b. Romblon d. Benguet

35. Of the Philippine agricultural products which has been a LEADING

EXPORT?
a. Abaca c. Tobacco
b. Fabric d. Copra

36. Which river DRAINS NUEVA ECIJA, PAMPANGA AND BULACAN?

a. Rio Grande de Bulacan and its tributaries
b. Rio Grande de Nueva Ecija and its tributaries
c. Rio Grande de Pampanga and its tributaries
d. Agno Grande and its tributaries

37. The island province used to be a sub-province of Iloilo and is

known for its SWEET MANGOES. Which province is referred to?
a. Antique c. Guimaras
b. Capiz d. Eastern Samar

38. Which group is described to be one that comes from a region with
limited economic opportunities and so MIGRATES TO SOME GREENER
VALLEYS like Mindanao and Hawaii?
a. Tagalog c. Visayano
b. Bicolano d. Ilocano

39. In what region are the cities of DAGUPAN, LAOAG, SAN CARLOS
AND SAN FERNANDO found?
a. I c. III
b. CAR d. II

40. Which is landlocked, mountains and HILLY PROVINCE in the north

frequently EXPOSED TO EXTENSIVE LANDSLIDE which endanger
human lives and agricultural crops?
a. Batanes c. Benguet
b. Cagayan d. Isabela

41. The ff. are notable features of the 1986 Philippine Constitution
EXCEPT
a. a six year term for the present with no re-election
b. reversion to a bicameral legislature
c. maintenance of the parliamentary form of government
d. a strong and independent judiciary
42. Who was the FILIPINO NATIVE who wanted to be a priest but was
REJECTED because he was a native and so FORMED A RELIGIOUS
BROTHERHOOD?
a. Andres Malong c. Apolinario dela Cruz
b. Juan Sumoroy d. Pedro Almazan

43. How many CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENTS did the government

have since the Malolos Republic?
a. 4 c. 5
b. 6 d. 3

44. To ELIMINATE GRAFT AND CORRUPTION you would like the

practice of subjecting outgoing government officials to investigating
during SPANISH PERIOD revived. Which would you revive?
a. Residencia c. Royal Audiencia
b. Visitator d. Visita

45. In whose presidency was the famous MIRACLE RICE produced?

a. Ferdinand Marcos c. Ramon Magsaysay
b. Corazon Aquino d. Fidel Ramos

46. The SMALL SCATTERED SETTLEMENTS OF EARLY FILIPINOS

under the patriarchal rule of the datu was called
a. Barangay c. Pueblo
b. Purok d. Sangay
47. Which is NOT a feature of the 1986 Philippine Constitution?
a. Unicameral legislature
b. Provision of people power
c. Accountability of public officers
d. Provision on social justice, human resources, labor, education,
human rights

48. Which factor among others could have CONTRIBUTED TO THE

EASY SPANISH CONQUEST of the Philippines?
a. the intellectual inferiority of Filipino leaders
b. the Spanish missionaries’ coercion of Filipinos to accept the faith
c. Legaspi’s conciliatory policy in dealing with the Filipinos
d. the intellectual superiority of the Spanish leaders

49. As a Filipino people what LESSON can one learn from the
UNSUCCESSFUL FILIPINO REVOLTS AGAINST SPAIN?
a. a personal reason can make a revolt succeed
b. our unity as a people will make us strong to fight aggression
c. aggression is the price for freedom
d. as a people we shall remain target of aggression

50. Which ORDER OF PRESIDENTS correctly applies to Philippine

history?MAG/GAR/MAC/MAR
I. Carlos Garcia
II. Ramon Magsaysay
III. Diosdado Macapagal
IV. Ferdinand Marcos
a. II,I,IV,III c. I,III,II,IV
b. II,I,III,IV d. I,II,III,IV

51. That PART OF THE ISLAND OF BORNEO, NOW UNDER MALAYSIA,

over which the Philippines has a claim as its territory for and on behalf
of the heirs of the Sultan of Sulu is
a. Tawi-tawi c. Marianas
b. Spratlys d. Sabah

52. Which could explain why despite the 333 year Spanish rule in the
country, MAJORITY OF THE FILIPINOS COULD NOT SPEAK SPANISH?
a. the Spaniards did not propagate the Spanish language and the friars
learned the native languages and proselytized in the latter
b. the Filipinos in general were not interested to learn Spanish
c. Spain outlawed the teaching and learning of Spanish by Filipinos
d. Spanish as an official language was opposed by the Filipino natives.
53. Philippine literature during the SPANISH PERIOD served the
interest of
a. the king of Spain c. Religion
b. schools d. the elite
54. The municipal mayor is for today while the _________ was for the
Spanish period.
a. Alcalde mayor c. Gobernadorcillo
b. Cabeza de barangay d. Corregidor

55. Which could explain the INDOLENCE OF THE FILIPINOS alleged by

the Spaniards?
a. the Filipino incapacity for learning, development, and progress
b. The Filipinos’ awareness that their labor and industry would only
benefit the Spaniards
c. the trait of indolence inherent in the Filipino character
d. the inferiority of the Filipino race

56. Who was the PRIME MOVER OF THE CAMPAIGN OF THE

ANNEXATION OF THE PHILIPPINES TO THE U.S?
a. Leon Ma. Guerrero c. Teodoro Kalaw
b. Pardo de Tavera d. Cecilio Apostol

57. What is one PROOF OF THE LACK OF UNITY among the Filipinos
during the Spanish period?
a. In several instances Filipino natives volunteered to help the
Spaniards suppress the Filipino revolts against Spain
b. They spoke many dialects
c. they have varied regional cultural traits
d. not all Filipino natives were conquered by the Spaniards

58. Which function did the chief of the pre-Spanish “BARANGAY”

exercise?
a. only judicial function
b. only executive function
c. only legislative function
d. executive, legislative, judicial functions in cluding military powers

59. Which was one AIM OF THE “LIGA FILIPINA”?

a. to assassinate abusive and tyrannical governors and friars
b. to discourage the revolutionary ideas and the spread of Masonry
c. to unite the whole archipelago into one compact, vigo rous, and
homogenous body
d. to work for the separation of the archipelago from Spain
60. Which was one feature of the ECONOMIC POLICIES OF SPAIN in
the Philippines during the colonial period?
a. non-restricted c. monopolistic
b. utilitarian d. democratic

61. Which one merely furthers a person’s individual

Pleasure and SEEKS THE GRATIFICATION OF SELF?
a. Hedonist c. existentialist
b. utilitarian d. relativist

62. Did the SPANISH MISSIONARIES play a vital role in the conquest of
the Filipinos?
a. Yes, by their benevolence the Spanish missionaries held the
conquered territories for Spain
b. Yes, the Spanish missionaries fought side by side with the Spanish
conquistadores
c. No, the Spanish missionaries were against Spain’s subjugation of the
Filipinos
d. No, the Spanish missionaries were only concerned with the natives
conversation to the faith

63. Who were VINTA-SAILING FILIPINOS who succeeded in their

resistance and revolts, and were never really conquered by the
Spaniards?
a. the Ilocanos led by Silang
b. the Igorots of the Cordilleras
c. the Boholanos led by Dagohoy
d. the Muslims of Southern Philippines

64. After 1898 the natives of the Philippines were called Filipinos.
BEFORE 1898 WHAT WERE THEY CALLED?
a. Insulares c. Peninsulares
b. Principala d. Indios

65. Which order of presidents correctly applies to Philippine

history?ROXQUIRIMAGGAR
I. Elpidio Quirino
II. Manuel Roxas
III. Ramon Magsaysay
IV. Carlos Garcia
a. II,I,III,IV c. II,I,IV,III
b. I,III,IV,II d. I,II,III,IV
66. Which statement holds TRUE to the KATIPUNAN?
a. it was founded by Bonifacio upon receiving the news that Rizal
would be deported to Dapitan
b. its members belonged to the middle class
c. its aim was merely to introduce reforms in the country
d. its political objective was the assimilation of the Philippine by Spain

67. Who was one of the GREAT REFORMIST KNOWN FOR HIS FRAY
BOTOD which exposed the ignorance, abuses, and immorality of a
certain friar?
a. Apolinario Mabini c. Graciano Lopez Jaena
b. Diego Silang d. Marcelo H. del Pilar

68. Which one SERVED AS CHECK to the POWERS OF THE

GOVERNOR-GENERAL?
a. alcalde mayor and Corregidor
b. royal audience
c. cabildo and gobernadorcillo
d. residencia and visitador

69. Which was a RESULT OF THE DOCTRINE OF MERCANTILISM, the

basis of economics policies during the Spanish colonial period?
a. sequestration of the Philippines for its raw materials that should
flow only into Spain
b. purchase of raw materials from the British, the Dutch and Portugese
governments
c. Sale of Philippine raw materials to the British, the Dutch and
Portugese governments
d. flow of manufactured products from countries other than Spain into
the Philippines

70. Who is claimed to the FIRST FILIPINO to have successfully

REPELLED SPANISH AGGRESSION?
a. Sikatuna c. Tupas
b. Lapu-Lapu d. Sulayman

71. Rizal’s greatest resentment during his student days that

MOTIVATED HIM TO WORK HARDER was
a. The unequal treatment of students by the Jesuits
b. the passivity of Filipino students
c. the prevailing racial discrimination
d. the use of Spanish as medium of instruction
72. Which event TRIGGERED THE HOSTILITIES BETWEEN THE
FILIPINOS AND AMERICANS?
a. Aguinaldo’s proclamation of independence
b. The San Juan Bridge incident
c. The assassination of Gen. Antonio Luna
d. The signing of the Treaty Paris

73. Inspired by historical events, Rizal wrote two poems while he was a
STUDENT IN ATENEO. These poems were
a. Por la Educacion Recibe Lustre la Patria and Alianza Intima Entre la
Religion y la Buena Education
b. Por la Educacion Recibe Lustre la Patria and Himno al Trabajo
c. Himno al Trabajo and A la Education
d. A la Education and Himno al Trabajo

74. Who was called the LAKAMBINI of the KATIPUNAN?

a. Gregoria de Jesus c. Melchora Aquino
b. Delfina Herbosa d. Trinidad Rizal

75. Who was known for a parody of OUR FATHER and the TEN
COMMANDMENTS in his attempt to campaign against the abuses of the
friars?
a. Graciano Lopez Jaena c. Jose Rizal
b. Antonio Luna d. Marcelo H. del Pilar

76. Where did Rizal and Bonifacio NOT AGREE?

a. in the woman membership of the katipunan
b. in the manner through which independence from Spain could be
gained
c. in their religious convictions
d. in the manner of organizing the katipunan

77. Who was the “ BOY GENERAL” who tried to delay American
advances by making a last stand at PASONG TIRAD?
a. Marcelo del Pilar c. Juan Luna
b. Antonio Luna d. Gregorio del Pilar

78. The ff. are characteristics of Rizal as a young boy EXCEPT

a. liked being alone c. reflective
b. quiet and very observant d. poorly motivated

79. Which statement about Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo is CORRECT?

a. he was assassinated by the guerilla units upon his surrender to the
Americans
b. he finally accepted American Sovereignty
c. from the very start wanted to execute Bonifacio and his brother
Procopio
d. he died fighting the Americans for the sake of Philippine
Independence

80. Who was the FEARLESS LAWYER AND WRITER in exposing Spanish
abuses and corruption and is considered the greatest journalist of the
propaganda movement?
a. Jose Ma. Panganiban c. Marcelo del Pilar
b. Emilio Jacinto d. Graciano Lopez Jaena

81. Whose major achievement was the congressional enactment of the

AGRICULTURAL LAND REFORM CODE signed by him into law?
a. Diosdado Macapagal c. Ramon Magsaysay
b. Carlos Garcia d. Ferdinand Marcos

82. Who was one of the EARLIEST PROPAGANDISTS IN SPAIN who

utilized his eloquence and NATURAL ORATORY as he fought for reform
for the Filipinos?
a. Gregorio del Pilar c. Marcelo H. del Pilar
b. Graciano Lopez-Jaena d. Jose Rizal

83. In which essay did Rizal advocate the government posts should be
filled through COMPETITIVE EXAMINATIONS?
a. The Philippines within a Century
b. The Love of Country
c. To the Young Women of Malolos
d. The Indolence of the Filipino

84. The Spaniards used the ff. words to described Rizal’s Noli Me
Tangere and El Filibusterismo EXCEPT
a. subversive c. libelous
b. scandalous d. radical

85. Who was that FILIPINO NATIONALIST who bravely opposed

American rule and wrote THE RISE AND FALL OF THE PHILIPPINES
REPUBLIC to exhort the Filipinos in fighting for independence?
a. Pedro Paterno c. Claro M. Recto
b. Apolinario Mabini d. Sergio Osmena

86. The RIZAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS’ COOP is a member

of the District III Teachers’ Coop Federation which is a member of the
Region X Teachers’ Coop Federation which is likewise a member of the
Philippine National Federation of Teachers Cooperatives. To which
category does the DISTRICT III TEACHERS’ COOPERATIVE belong?
a. Secondary cooperative c. primary cooperative
b. Tertiary cooperative d. apex cooperative

87. Which statement about TAXING POWER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT

is TRUE?
a. unlike a sovereign state, local government unit (LGU) have no
inherent power of taxation
b. the taxing power LGUs granted by the constitution is absolute
c. today LGUs have no power independent of legislation to create their
own sources of revenue
d. the taxing power LGUs granted by the constitution negates the
autonomy of local governments

88. Which agrarian reform beneficiaries are given all the RIGHTS AND
OPPORTUNITIES enjoyed by industrial workers?
a. owner-cultivators of less than family-size farms
b. leaseholders
c. agricultural wage-earners
d. tenant farmers

89. Which refers to the SCHEDULE OF FEES IMPOSED ON IMPORTED

GOODS?
a. franchise c. tariff
b. dumping duties d. custom duties

90. Which is the MINIMUM NUMBER OF PERSONS TO REGISTER A

COOPERATIVE?
a. 15 c. 25
b. 50 d. 35

91. In a cooperative, a BOARD OF DIRECTOR may serve a maximum of

_____________ consecutive terms.
a. one c. two
b. three d. four

92. What taxes imposed on goods EXPORTED FROM OR IMPORTED

INTO A COUNTRY CALLED?
a. special assessment c. customs duties
b. poll tax d. real property tax
93. Which of the ff. represents ABSOLUTE OWNERSHIP OVER LAND
TRANSFERRED TO THE TILLER who has fully paid for it under PD 27?
a. emancipation patent
b. free patent
c. Certificate of Land Transfer
d. Original Certificate of Title
94. You have organized yourself into a cooperative for each member to
be able to SECURE LOANS FOR PRODUCTIVE AND PROVIDENT
PURPOSES. Which type of cooperative have you organized?
a. service cooperative c. credit cooperative
b. consumers cooperative d. producers cooperative

95. The teachers of a school want to associate, pool their savings, and
use the fund as soon as possible to GRANT LOANS TO MEMBERS AND
CAPITALIZE AND OPERATE THE SCHOOL CANTEEN. What type of
cooperative will they organize and register?
a. credit cooperative c. consumers cooperation
b. multipurpose d. service cooperative

96. What are allowed to be DEDUCTED FROM THE GOAL GROSS

COMPENSATION INCOME TO ARRIVE AT THE TAXABLE
COMPENSATION INCOME?
a. charitable contributions
b. personal and additional exemptions
c. bad debts
d. losses

97. You came to the examination room by riding on a taxi which,

according to the driver, is managed by a TRANSPORT COOPERATIVE.
Under which type of cooperative does this transport cooperative fall?
a. consumers cooperative c. transport cooperative
b. multipurpose cooperative d. service cooperative

98. According to the 1987 Constitution, no person may be elected

PRESIDENT unless he is at least
a. 35 years of age on the day of the election
b. 40 years of age on the day of his assumption of office
c. 40 years of age on the day of the election
d. 40 years of age on the day of his proclamation

99. The BIRTH OF THE COOPERATIVE MOVEMENT is recognized

worldwide as the formal organization of a consumer cooperative by
simple weavers, now known as
a. the Desjardin Society of France
b. the Rochdale Pioneers of England
c. The Raiffeisen Guild of Germany
d. the Kibbutz System of Israel
100. What is the MAXIMUM PERCENTAGE OF THE SHARE CAPITAL OF
A COOPERATIVE MEMBER can own or hold?
a. 10% c. 5%
b. 20% d. 25%
101. Which norm dictates that one should MARRY WITHIN ONE’S
CLAIM OR ETHIC GROUP?
a. exogamy c. polyandry
b. endogamy d. polygamy

102. Which primary group is considered the “NURSERY OF HUMAN

NATURE”?
a. peer group c. family
b. play group d. classmates’ group

103. Which was a very important ACCOMPLISHMENT OF AGUINALDO’S

DICTATORIAL GOVERNMENT?
a. union of church and state
b. separation of church and state
c. abolition of slavery
d. proclamation of Philippine Independence at Kawit, Cavite

104. The SENATE shall elect its President by a

a. two-thirds vote of all its respective members
b. three-fourths vote of all its respective members
c. one-third of all its respective members
d. majority vote of all its respective members

105. a SUPERORDINATE concern for ONE’S FAMILY WELFARE leads to

a. family solidarity
b. social individualism
c. strong family relations
d. family stability

106. What do you call the right of a teacher in higher institution of

learning to CONDUCT RESEARCH and discuss and PUBLISH HIS/HER
CONCLUSIONS WITHOUT INTERFERENCE?
a. press freedom c. free enterprise
b. academic freedom d. free education

107. Legislations granting special privileges to SENIOR CITIZENS help

to neutralize prejudice and discrimination toward a social category
based on
a. Sex c. age
b. race d. ethnicity

108. IF YOU KEEP SEEING YOUR WAYS of doing things as the right
way and everybody else’s as the wrong way, you tend to have the
attitude called
a. cultural pluralism c. ethnocentrism
b. cultural relativism d. multiculturalism
109. Giving “abuloy to a bereaved family, an act of hospita lity and the
“BAYANIHAN SPIRIT” prove which Filipino trait
a. adaptability c. pakikipag-kapwa tao
b. faith and religiosity d. hard work and industry

110. Referring to juvenile delinquency which does NOT belong to the

group?
a. Lax family discipline c. drug abuse
b. unemployment d. family cohesiveness

111. Which is RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL that settles over the earth

AFTER AN ATOMIC BOMB EXPLOSION?
a. fallout c. smog
b. mercury d. alpha particle
112. The regions near the poles generally have a COLD CLIMATE
because
a. the rays of the sun are direct
b. the rays of the sun are neither direct nor slanted
c. the rays of the sun are sometimes direct, sometimes slanted
d. the rays of the sun are slanted

113. What areas of the earth experience the HIGHEST HUMIDITY?

a. mid latitudes c. poles
b. continents d. tropics

114. Which part of the EARTH’S SURFACE IS COVERED BY WATER?

a. about 7% c. about 70%
b. about 30% d. about 80%

115. Which statement of DESERTIFICATION is CORRECT?

a. it is synonymous to drought
b. it is caused by low rainfall climate
c. it is a natural hazard
d. it is a man-made ecological degradation

116. Which are said to be LEAST TARNISHED OF THE EARTH’S

SPHERES?
a. land and air c. air
b. oceans d. land

117. The SOCIETY OF JESUS was founded by

a. Francis of Assisi c. Ignatius of Loyola
b. Francis Xavier d. Michael Servetus
118. After the World War II, which EMERGED AS NEW POWERS?
a. United States and Soviet Union
b. United States and France
c. United States and Great Britain
d. Soviet Union and Germany

119. HOMER’S EPIC POEM which dramatized ideas like personal

excellence, courage, honor and heroism for ancient GREEK
CIVILIZATION are the
a. dialogue and the republic
b. works and days
c. aeneid and odes
d. lliad and the Odessey

120. Which is NOT a cause of World War I?

a. the secret military alliances among the nations of Europe
b. Japan’s imperialistic ambition
c. the desire of nations to gain independence
d. competition for colonial and economic power among Europeans
nations

121. Which organization of nations came as an AFTERMATH OF

WORLD WAR II?
a. operation brotherhood
b. Soviet Union
c. World Health Organization
d. United Nations

122. In what CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER did these events take place?

I. Japan attacked US bases at Pearl Harbor
II. Japan’s democratic Constitution went into effect
III. Japan surrendered to the Allies
a. II,I,III c. I,II,III
b. I,III,II d. III,I,II

123. What was the PROTEST CENTER FOR THE CHINESE STUDENTS
in their fight for reform in the late 80’s?
a. Hefei c. Tiananmen Square
b. Beijing University d. Shanghai

124. The ENLIGHTENMENT PHILOSOPHER who believed that

civilization has been corrupting influence in history was
a. John Locke c. Voltaire
b. Jean Jacques Rousseau d. Montesquie
125. What is the EFFECT OF INCREASE IN AVAILABLE MONEY
STOCK?
a. it will increase the supply of credit and thus decrease interest rates
b. it will neither encourage nor discourage more purchase of
investment goods
c. it will encourage nor discourage purchase of investment goods
d. it will decrease the supply of credit and thus increase interest rates

126. Which system GIVES PRIVATE BUSINESS THE FREEDOM TO

DIRECT THEIR OWN ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES with minimum
government interference or REGULATION?
a. Regulated capitalism c. communism
b. Socialism d. Free enterprise

127. The TREND IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE is the promotion of

worldwide trade liberalization. This is the function of
a. UN c. GATT
b. UNESCO d. IMF

128. Which instance illustrates PESO APPRECIATION?

a. peso equivalent of the US dollar remains the same
b. 1 US dollar is now equal to P40 instead of the usual P50
c. 1 US dollar is now equal to P50 instead of the usual P40
d. peso equivalent of US dollar fluctuates

129. A market in which SELLERS SELL GOODS TO BUYERS FOR

MORE THAN THE LEGAL PRICE is termed
a. block market c. credit market
b. money market d. black market

130. The taxing power of local governments which is granted by the

Constitution EXCLUDES
a. creating their own sources of revenue
b. sharing taxes and fees with national governments
c. levying taxes, fees and charges for local activities and sharing taxes
and fees with national government
d. levying taxes, fees and charges for local activities

131. Which ones provide the MOST DIRECT EVIDENCE OF

EVOLUTION?
a. fossils
b. geographic distribution of species
c. levying taxes, fees and charges for local activities and sharing taxes
and fees with national government
d. levying taxes, fees and charges for local activities

132. Which process can EXPLAIN THE PRESENCE OF SPANISH

ELEMENTS IN FILIPINO CULTURE?
a. evolution c. interbreeding
b. inheritance d. cultural diffusion

133. Which type of family is MOST LIKELY TO DEVELOP IN THE

CHILDREN THE VALUES OF INDEPENDENCE, INITIATIVE, AND SELF-
RELIANCE?
a. conjugal family c. consanguinial family
b. nuclear family d. extended family

134. In which type of family do husband and wife EXERCISE A MORE

OR LESS EQUAL AMOUNT OF AUTHORITY?
a. egalitarian family c. patriarchal family
b. matricentric family d. matriarchal family

135. Which process is used TO DETERMINE THE AGE OF AN ANCIENT

OBJECT?
a. radiogeology c. radiochemistry
b. radiogram d. radiocarbon dating

136. In participant observation, a research method used by

anthropologists, who is the PARTICIPANT OBSERVER?
a. The researcher
b. selected members of the community where the research is conducted
c. every member of the community where the research is conducted
d. a leader member in the community where the research is conducted

137. RESPECT FOR PARENTS IS SHOWN IN VARIOUS WAYS BY

DIFFERENT GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN DIFFERENT PLACES. This is
referred to as
a. Cultural relativism c. ethnocentrism
b. ethical relativism d. egotism
138. Filipino hospitality is expressed in offering the best food to our
guest. Whose expression of hospitality is THE MAN OFFERING HIS
WIFE TO THEIR GUEST?
a. Russians c. Hindus
b. Eskimos d. Egyptians

139. Among hill tribes, a G-STRING is worn by men as ordinary

loincloth. In some hotels the same cloth is used as a WELL
DECORATION. This illustrates artifacts diversity in
a. meanings c. functions
b. status d. structures
140. Which criterion applies MORE TO ETHNIC RATHER THAN RACIAL
classification?
a. language c. eye color
b. prognathism d. skin color

141. Who BELIEVED THAT THE HISTORY OF ALL SOCIETIES

CONSISTS OF CLASS STRUGGLES and that the interest of these
conflicting classes are irreconcilable?
a. Hegel c. Sun Yat Sen
b. Lenin d. Karl Marx

142. Which of the ff. arguments VIOLATES the rule of MUDOS

PONENS?
a. if Juana prepares, she teaches well. So she prepares.
b. if Juana doesn’t prepare, she doesn’t teaches well. Juana teaches
well so she prepares.
c. if Juana prepares, she teaches well. Juana prepares. So she teaches
well.
d. if Juana prepares, she teaches well. Juana doesn’t teach well. So she
doesn’t prepare.

143. When one appeals to the OPINIONS OR PASSIONS OF THE

MULTITUDE to establish a conclusion , i.e. “Let us vote f or him who
belong to us, our townmate, barkada” the fallacy is
a. Argumentum ad hominem
b. Argumentum ad populum
c. Argumentum ad misericordum
d. Argumentum ad verecondiam

144. When APPEAL TO PITY is substituted for an appeal to evidence,

i.e. a student crying before a teacher, pleading for a passing grade, the
fallacy is
a. Argumentum ad misericordiam
b. Argumentum ad populum
c. Argumentum ad verecondiam
d. Argumentum ad ignorantiam

145. Which refers to the sustained BOMBING OF NORTH VIETNAM

upon orders of the American President Johnson?
a. Operation “Rolling Thunder”
b. Operation “Teach-ins”
c. Operation “Desert storm”
d. Operation “Vietnamization”
146. To which country did JAPAN SURRENDER AFTER HIROSHIMA
AND NAGASAKI WERE BOMBED?
a. Germany c. China
b. France d. United States

147. STUDENT PROTESTS FOR MORE DEMOCRACY AND FREEDOM IN

CHINA were centered in which place?
a. People’s park c. Tiananmen Square
b. Beijing University d. People’s Square

148. Which is a LANDLOCKED NATION OF INDOCHINA that was

embroiled in the Vietnam War?
a. Thailand c. Cambodia
b. Laos d. Burma

149. The ONLY SOUTHEAST ASIAN COUNTRY NEVER COLONIZED BY

A EUROPEAN POWER is
a. Japan c. Korea
b. Thailand d. Malaysia

150. The next century is said to be the AGE OF THE PACIFIC. One
factor that makes it so is
a. Japan, one of the world’s most industrialized nation, will dominate
the economic development of the region
b. the nations in the Pacific region are English –speaking nations
c. In the Pacific are many ethnic groups
d. Hongkong, a British colony, was reverted to Chinese rule

….. Dear God, please let me passed the LET on March 2018. In Jesus name.
Amen…..
Answer
1. C
2. B
3. C
4. D
5. C
6. B
7. B
8. C
9. C
10. A
11. A
12. D
13. D
14. C
15. B
16. C
17. C
18. B
19. A
20. B
21. D
22. A
23. B
24. D
25. D
26. A
27. D
28. B
29. B
30. C
31. B
32. C
33. A
34. B
35. D
36. D
37. C
38. D
39. A
40. C
41. C
42. C
43. A
44. B
45. A
46. A
47. A
48. C
49. B
50. B
51. D
52. A
53. C
54. C
55. B
56. B
57. C
58. D
59. C
60. C
61. A
62. A
63. D
64. D
65. A
66. B
67. C
68. D
69. A
70. A
71. C
72. B
73. B
74. A
75. D
76. B
77. D
78. D
79. A
80. C
81. C
82. C
83. C
84. A
85. C
86. C
87. A
88. A
89. C
90. A
91. B
92. C
93. C
94. D
95. A
96. B
97. D
98. C
99. C
100. C
101. B
102. C
103. D
104. A
105. D
106. B
107. C
108. C
109. C
110. B
111. D
112. D
113. D
114. C
115. C
116. B
117. C
118. A
119. D
120. B
121. D
122. B
123. C
124. B
125. D
126. A
127. C
128. B
129. D
130. C
131. A
132. B
133. B
134. C
135. D
136. A
137. A
138. B
139. C
140. A
141. D
142. C
143. B
144. A
145. A
146. D
147. C
148. C
149. B
150. A