Majorship SOCIAL STUDIES/SOCIALSCIENCE
1. The capital of Denmark
A. Oslo
B. Copenhagen
C. Stockholm
D. Reykjavik
Rationalization: b – is the capital and largest city of Denmark, with an urban population of
1,199,224 (January 1st 2011) and a metropolitan population of 1,918,062 (April 1st 2011).
Copenhagen is situated on the islands of Zealand and Amager.
2. Hans Christian Andersen is a Native of what Scandinavian country
A. Denmark
B. Norway
C. Sweden
D. Finland
Rationalization: D – From Odense, Denmark
3. Known as Ma-I by the early Chinese traders
A. Mindoro
B. Aklan
C. Cebu
D. Manila
Rationalization: A – “Mina de Oro (Mine of gold)
4. The focal theme/agenda of 2009 Earth’s Summit held in Copenhagen, Denmark
A. Sustainable Development
B. Climate Change
C. Poverty
D. Cyder crime
Rationalization: B – What is the Copenhagen climate change summit?
The UN meeting is the deadline for thrashing out a successor to the Kyoto protocol, with the
aim of preventing dangerous global warming. It will run for two weeks from 7 December and is
the latest is a series that trace their origins to the 1992 Earth summit in Rio
5. The host-country of the 1992 Earth’s Summit on Sustainable Development
A. Philippines
B. Brazil
C. Britain
D. China
Rationalization: B – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
6. The longest revolt in the Philippines History
A. Dagohoy revolt
B. Diego Silang revolt
C. Gabriela Silan revolt
D. Palaris revolt
Rationalization: A – Lasted for 85 years
7. What was our government under the 1935 Constitution
A. Revolutionary
B. Monarchy
C. Commonwealth
D. Military
Rationalization: C – Ten-year transition
8. What is meant by the worker’s right to security of tenure?
I. To continue in their jobs
II. Not to be contractual after six months
III. May not be dismissed unless there is just or valid cause provided by law
A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. I and III
Rationalization: C – Article XIII of the 1987 Constitution
9. Which order of presidents correctly applies to Philippines History
I. Magsaysay
II. Garcia
III. Quirino
IV. Roxas
A. IV-III-I-II
B. II-I-III-Iv
C. I-II-III-Iv
D. IV-III-II-I
ANS: A
10. The SONA of the President is being delivered every ___________ Monday of July.
A. First
B. Second
C. Third
D. Fourth
ANS: D
11. The process by which a person learns the requirements of the culture by which he or she is
surrounded, and acquires values and behaviours that are appropriate or necessary in that
culture
A. Assimilation
B. Enculturation
C. Cultural relativism
D. Acculturation
ANS: B – By definition
12. The exchange of cultural features that results when groups of individuals having different
cultures come into continuous first hand contact; the original cultural patterns of either or both
groups may be altered, but the groups remain distinct
A. Assimilation
B. Enculturation
C. Cultural relativism
D. Acculturation
Rationalization: D – by definition
13. The process whereby a minority group gradually adapts to the customs and attitudes of the
prevailing culture and customs.
A. Assimilation
B. Enculturation
C. Cultural relativism
D. Acculturation
Rationalization: A – by definition of Assimilation
14. The principle that an individual human’s beliefs and activities should be understood in
terms of his or her own culture.
A. Assimilation
B. Enculturation
C. Cultural relativism
D. Acculturation
Rationalization: C – By defining
15. The Commanding General of USAFFE
A. General Arthur MacArthur
B. General Douglas MacArthur
C. General Jonathan Wainright
D. General Edward P. King
Rationalization: B – The USAFFE (United States Armed Forces in the Far East) was a military
command formed by the United States in the Philippines during World War II to counter the
threat posed by the Imperial Japanese Army. Major General MacArthur served as its
commander. Its headquarters was established on July 26, 1941,
16. The Commander of the American and Filipinos forces in Bataan
A. General Arthur MacArthur
B. General Douglas MacArthur
C. General Jonathan Wainright
D. General Edward P. King
Rationalization: D – Edward Postell King Jr. (1884-1958) was a Major General in the United
States Army who gained prominence for leading the defense of the Bataan Peninsula in the
Battle of Bataan against the Japanese invasion of the Philippines in World War II.
17. The Commander of the American and Filipino forces in Corregidor
A. General Arthur MacArthur
B. General Douglas MacArthur
C. General Jonathan Wainright
D. Genaral Edward P. King
Rationalization: C – The Battle for Corregidor was the culmination of the Japanese campaign for
the conquest of the Philippines. The fall of Bataan on 9 April 1942 ended all organized
opposition by the U.S. Army Forces Far East to the invading Japanese forces on Luzon in the
Northern Philippines.
18. The president of the Japanese-sponsored government
A. Sergio Osmena
B. Manuel L. Quezon
C. Jorge B. Vargas
D. Jose P. Laurel
Rationalization: D – Jose Paciano Laurel y Garcia (March 9, 1891 – November 6, 1959) was the
president of the Republic of the Philippines, a Japanese-sponsored administration during
World War II, from 1943 to 1945
19. The Chairman of the Japanese-sponsored Executive Commission in 1942.
A. Sergio Osmena
B. Manuel L. Quezon
C. Jorge B. Vargas
D. Jose P. Laurel
Rationalization: C – BY 1942, Vargas became chairman of the Japanese-sponsored Philippine
Executive Commission. During the collaborationist Second Philippine Republic, he was once
asked
by the Japanese to assume the Presidency, but he declined. He instead serve as the regime’s
Ambassador to Japan. In that position, he was quoted shortly before Japanese troops were
driven from Manila as Stating that “we know Japan is destined for sure victory and prosperity
for ages to come
20. The island of Corregidor is part of the province of
A. Cavite
B. Bataan
C. Zambales
D. Pangasinan
Rationalization: A – Region IV. Corregidor Island, locally called isla ng Corregidor, is a lofty
island located at the entrance of Manila Bay in southwestern part of Luzon Island in the
Philippines. Due to this location, Corregidor was fortified (For Mills) with several coastal
artillery and ammunition magazines to defend the entrance of Manila Bay and the City of
Manila, from attacks by enemy
warships in the event of war. Located 48 kilometers (30 mi) inland, Manila has been the largest
city and the most important seaport in the Philippines for centuries --- from the colonial rule of
Spain, the United States, and Japan and after the establishment of the Republic of the
Philippinesin 1946
21. The government that was interrupted by the Japanese occupation.
A. First Republic
B. Second Republic
C. Third Republic
D. Commonwealth
Rationalization: D – Commonwealth was interrupted by the Japanese occupation
22. In economy, __________ is a rise in the general level of prices of goods and services in an
economy over a period of time.
A. Inflation
B. Mercantilism
C. Depression
D. Free trade
Rationalization: A – In economics, inflation is a rise in the general level of prices of goods and
services in an economy over a period of time. When the general price level rises, each unit of
currency buys fewer goods and services. Consequently, inflation also reflects an erosion in the
purchasing power of money – a loss of real value in the internal medium of exchange and unit
of account in the economy.
23. What event in history followed when the Katipunan movement was discovered?
A. Philippines revolution/Cry of pugad Lawin
B. Treaty of Paris 1898
C. Execution of Rizal
D. Capture of Aguinaldo
Rationalization: A – August of 1896
24. The first American civil Governor
A. William Howard Taft
B. Wesley Merrit
C. Arthur Mac Acthur
D. Murray Barlet
Rationalization: A – William Howard taft (September 15, 1857 – March 8, 1930) was the
27thPresident of the United States (1909-1913) and later the tenth Chief Justice of the United
States(1921-1930). He is the only person to have served in both offices.
25. The first American military governor.
A. William Howard Taft
B. Wesley Merrit
C. Arthur Mac Arthur
D. Murray Bartlet
Rationalization: B – Wesley Merrit (June 16, 1836—December 3,1910) was a general in the
United States Army during the American Civil War and the Spanish-American War. He is noted
for distinguished service in the cavalry.
26. The first president of the University of the Philippines
A. William Howard Taft
B. Wesley Merrit
C. Arthur Mac Arthur
D. Murray Bartlett
Rationalization: D – 1911 – 1915
27. Are traditional courtship songs in the Mexican-Spanish tradition based on the habanera
rhythm
A. Harana
B. Kundiman
C. Jazz
D. Modern
Rationalization: A – Harana are traditional courtship songs in the Mexican-Spanish tradition
basedon the habanera rhythm
28. Teacher Alejandro would like to discuss among his students about Philippine National
Artist. The following are all National Artist in the field of visual arts EXCEPT:
A. Pablo Amorsolo
B. Benedicto Cabrera
C. Federico Alcuaz
D. Vicente Manansala
Rationalization: A – Pablo Amorsolo is a famous Filipino painter although not yet a national
artist.
29. The First Year students of Esteban Abada High School went to the National Museum as part
of their field trip in MAPEH. Katrina’s attention was particularly caught by an ethic instrument
composed of four large hanging gongs used in Maguindanao. This is instrument is known as:
A. Kubing
B. Gandingan
C. Tambuli
D. Gangsa
Rationalization: B – Gandingan or Maguindanao’s Gong is usually made up of 4 hanging brass
gongs as part of their Kulintang ensemble.
30. JV was assigned by his teacher to report about Renaissance Art as part of Art Appreciation
Week in their school. Among the following paintings, which is the best example of Renaissance
Art era?
A. La Gioconda
B. The Starry Night
C. The Kiss
D. Spolarium
Rationalization: A – La Gioconda is also known as Moa lisa of Leonardo Da vinci. This is
painting is considered as the best example of Resaissance Art.
31. The Following are materials used in painting EXCEPT:
A. Canvass
B. Palette
C. Linseed Oil
D. Alabaster
Rationalization: D – Alabaster is a white compact gypsum mineral often used in sculpture and
carvings
32. Filipinos have song for every occasion, during the Pre-colonial Philippines, Filipinos would
sing this song in preparation for war or battle:
A. Oyayi
B. Diyona
C. Kumintang
D. Kundiman
Rationalization: C – Kumintang are songs intended in preparation for battle
33. Atimonan National High School will conduct a Filipino Dance Week as part of the Arts
Month. Who among the following is NOT a National Artist for Dance?
A. Lucresia Reyes Urtula
B. Fransisca Reyes Aquino
C. Lucrecia Kasilag
D. Ramon Ubusan
Rationalization: C – Lucresia Kasilag is a National Artist for Music
34. The male Filipinos during Pre-Spanish period wore a collarless short-sleeved jacket as the
upper part of their clothing.
A. Bahag
B. Kanggan
C. Putong
D. Baro
Rationalization: B – Because kanggan was the upper garment and bahag is the lower garment
wore by the Filipinos during Pre-Spanish era.
35. What is the survey method of research?
A. An intensive study of one individual. Typically, this may involve interviews, observation,
experiments and test.
B. It involves the acquisition, synthesis, organization and presentation of information.
C. The research manipulates variables, randomly assign participants to various conditions and
seek
to control other influences.
D. Involves going out and asking questions about the phenomenon of interest.
Rationalization: D – If you are considering poverty and province of origin as factors for literacy
rate then you have to go back to your respondents and include them in your survey.
36. What is the case study method of research?
A. An intensive study of one individual. Typically, this may involve interviews, observation
B. It involves the acquisition, synthesis, organization and presentation of information.
C. The research manipulates variables, randomly assign participants to various conditions and
seek
to control other influences.
D. Involves going out and asking questions about the phenomenon of interest.
Rationalization: A – Completeness of information recorded is critical to gain a complete
understanding of the accuracy of the case study.
37. Not many students are aware that Jose Rizal, the Philippine’s National Hero is also a
sculpture. Which among the following is a sculpture of Rizal?
A. The oblation
B. The power of Science over Death
C. Lapu Lapu Monument
D. The Philippines map Relief
Rationalization: B – The Power of Science over Death was sculpture by Rizal when he was still a
student.
38. Teacher Jenny, BSED Gradute resigns in her current teaching position as high-school
teacher because she has been force to teach in preschool department by the Principal in this
school year. Teacher Jenny’s voluntary resignation resulted to:
A. Structural Unemployment
B. Frictional Unemployment
C. Cyclical Unemployment
D. Unemployment
Rationalization: A – Structural unemployment is a mismatched between the skills of Teacher
Jenny and the available teaching position offered by her principal.
39. The Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law popular as CARL is the lawful basis of the full
mplementation of the comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program CARP. This was during the
administration of:
A. Fidel V. Ramos
B. Corazon Aquino
C. Ferdinand Marcos
D. Joseph Estrada
Rationalization: B – CARP is one of the priority programs of Pres. Corazon Aquino
40. What is the topical method of research?
A. An intensive study of one individual. Typically, this may involve interviews, observation,
Experiments and tests.
B. It involves the acquisition, synthesis, organization and presentation of information.
C. The research manipulates variables, randomly assign participants to various conditions and
seek
to control other influences.
D. Involves going out and asking questions about the phenomenon of interest.
Rationalization: B – Completeness of information recorded is critical to gain a complete
nderstanding of the topic.
41. What Filipino trait is known for warm welcome to guest?
A. Hospitable
B. Respectful
C. Kind
D. Hard-working
Rationalization: A – Filipinos are much known as very hospitable.
42. What is the experimental method if research?
A. An intensive study of one individual. Typically, this may involve interviews, observation
B. It involves the acquisition, synthesis, organization and presentation of information.
C. The research manipulates variables, randomly assign participants to various conditions and
seek o control other influences.
D. Involves going out and asking questions about the phenomenon of interest.
Rationalization: C – Example: experimental research in psychology involves defining a research
problem, describing a hypothesis, describing a process to be followed, gathering date, analyzing
the data, reporting the findings and stating the conclusions in relation to the hypothesis.
43. Who wrote the Philippines Anthem?
A. Jose Palma
B. Julian Felipe
C. Felipe de Leon
D. Delfina Herbosa
Rationalization: A – Julian Felipe compose the Philippines National Anthem 1898. Jose Palma
wrote the poem and became the lyrics. The Spanish lyrics was officially translated by Felipe de
Leon and now sung in Pilipino.
44. Which of the following are characteristics of capitalism EXCEPT?
A. Government ownership
B. Profit driven
C. Laissez-faire
D. Pure competition
Rationalization: A – Choices B,C and D are characteristics of a Capitalist market.
45. In economics, recession is characterized by the following EXCEPT:
I. Unemployment rate rises
II. Inflation fall
III. GDP decreases
IV. Increasing money supply
A. I & II only
B. I only
C. I,II,III only
D. I,II,III,IV
Rationalization: C – Increasing money supply is government recourse during recession.
46. As a result of People Power I in 1986, the Philippines was ________.
A. Change its form of government to parliamentary
B. Intensifies its participation in international affairs
C. Impeachment of Joseph Estrada
D. Became known worldwide for its People’s Revolution
Rationalization: D – EDSA 1 on February 22 to 25, 1986
47. The words “Charter Change” and “ Constituents Assemble” are related to?
A. Imposition of Martial Law
B. Return to dictatorial form of government
C. Amendment or revision of the present constitution
D. Division of the house
Rationalization: C – Article XVII Amendments or Revisions
48. Cooperatives eventually put up banks of their own. What are evidences of success?
A. Cooperatives are not heavily taxed
B. Opening of rural banks is allowed on a cooperative concept
C. Several rural banks started out as cooperatives.
D. Many banks in Metro Manila and Bulacan started out as cooperatives
Rationalization: C – Rural banks started out as cooperatives.
49. The impeachment proceedings in December 2000 and January 20001 have helped the
Filipinos to
__________
A. Understand the Judge’s comments
B. Hate administration trails
C. Appreciate democratic process of government
D. Listen to the proceedings
Rationalization: C – Impeachment proceedings against Pres. Estrada in December 2000 and
Pres. GMA took over on Jan 20, 2001
50. How will you classify the practice of “pamanhikan” in the Phil?
A. Value
B. Law
C. Mores
D. Folkways
ANS: D