GENERAL EDUCATION – SOCIAL SCIENCE
1. The Volcanic Theory, Plate Tectonic Theory,
Continental Drift Theory, and even the Legend of
Lemuria talks about the Philippines with regard to its
_____.
A. peopling of islands
B. geographical information
C. creation of natural resources
D. population of flora and fauna
6. Which is TRUE of the Philippines?
A. It was colonized by Spain, Portugal, America and
Japan.
B. It has been part of the world’s economy since the
Spanish colonial rule.
C. It is one of the least populated countries of the
world.
D. It follows a parliamentary form of government.
2. The Migration Theory, Evolution Theory and
Malakas at Maganda talks about the _____ of the
Philippines.
A. peopling of islands
B. geographical formation
C. formation of first societies
D. movement of people in the islands
7. The following were among the five ships involved
in Ferdinand Magellan’s voyage except:
A. Concepcion
B. Cartagena
C. Trinidad
D. Victoria
3. Brown-skinned and of medium height, with
straight black hair and flat noses. Their technology
was said to be more advanced than that of their
predecessors. They engaged in pottery, weaving,
jewelry making and metal smelting, and introduced
the irrigation system in rice planting.
A. Aetas
B. Indonesians
C. Dawn Men
D. Malays
4. He called the Philippines as Pearl of the Orient.
Who is being referred to?
A. Jose Rizal
B. Ruy Lopez de Villalobos
C. Ferdinand Magellan
D. Fr. Juan J. Delgado
5. Rizal founded the La Liga Filipina to _____.
I. Unite the whole country
II. Fight the violence and injustice
III. Revolt against Spaniards
A. I and III
B. II only
C. I and II
D. II and III
8. During the Spanish Era, who was the revolutionary
leader who waged a long war against the government
because it did not allow proper burial for his brother?
A. Macario Sakay
B. Andres Bonifacio
C. Diego Silang
D. Francisco Dagohoy
9. The Kataastaasang Sanggunian (supreme council)
was the highest among governing body of the
Katipunan. It was headed by a supremo, or president.
Each province has “Sangguniang Bayan” (provincial
council) and each town had a “Sangguniang
Balangay” (popular council). Who was the first
elected president?
A. Deodato Arellano
B. Ladislao Diwa
C. Teodoro Plata
D. Andres Bonifacio
10. Who officiated the first mass in Leyte on March
31, 1521?
A. Father Pedro de Valderrama
B. Father Viero de Guerrero
C. Father Gonzalo Ronquillo de Penalosa
D. Father Guido de Lavezaris
11. He is considered as the last Spanish Governorgeneral in the Philippines. Who is he?
A. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
B. Jose Basco
C. Diego delos Rios
D. Rafael Izquierdo
12. Who was the American president who
proclaimed the Benevolent Assimilation Policy
during the American colonial years of the
Philippines?
A. William McKinley
B. Franklin Roosevelt
C. Woodrow Wilson
D. Theodore Roosevelt
13. In order to show that God always took the side of
the innocent people, the early Filipinos resorted to
trial by:
A. number of witness
B. ordeal
C. verbal ability
D. jury
14. The right of the governor to suspend the
operation of a Royal Decree coming from the King if
in his opinion said order would not be beneficial to
the colony.
A. Bandala
B. Falla
C. Cumplase
D. Reduccion
15. What school is considered as the first college for
boys?
A. College of San Antonio
B. College of San Ignacio
C. College of Potenciano
D. College of San Ildefonso
16. The Spanish expedition responsible for naming
the archipelago Filipinas?
A. Magellan’s expedition
B. Loaysa expedition
C. Legaspi expedition
D. Villalobos expedition
17. During the Hispanic era, native and Chinese
mestizos aged 16-60 years old obligated to do forced
labor for forty days. How can exemption be made?
A. getting cedula personal
B. give santorum tax to the church
C. paying the bandala
D. paying the falla
18. Who is considered as the greatest governor
general and the commander in chief during
Aguinaldo’s regime?
A. Juan Luna
B. Artemio Ricarte
C. Gregorio del Pilar
D. Antonio Luna
19. What was the term given by Marcelo H. del Pilar
to hidden control and domination by Spanish Friars?
A. Pase region
B. Complase
C. La suerte partidas
D. Frailocacia
20. The Katipunan was the movement founded by
Bonifacio. What was its major objective?
A. seeks reform from Spain
B. demand for equal rights and privilege for Filipinos
C. separation of Philippines from Spain
D. assimilation of Philippines by Spain
21. The Spanish-American War ended with the
signing of the Treaty of Paris.
A. December 11, 1898
B. December 21, 1898
C. December 10, 1898
D. December 20, 1898
22. The Katipuneros tore up their cedulas shouting –
“Long Lived the Philippines thus making the socalled – Cry of Pugad Lawin.” When did this
happen?
A. July 3, 1892
B. August 22, 1896
C. August 23, 1896
D. July 7, 1892
23. Execution of Bonifacio brothers (Andres and
Procopio) after being found guilty of treason and
sedition by a military court.
A. June 12, 1898
B. May 11, 1897
C. June 16, 1898
D. May 10, 1897
24. The Spanish authorities discovered the
Katipunan when Teodoro Patino exposed what he
knew to Fr. Mariano Gil.
A. August 17, 1896
B. August 18, 1896
C. August 19, 1896
D. August 20, 1896
25. Establishment of Biak-na-Bato Republic.
A. November 1, 1896
B. November 1, 1897
C. November 1, 1898
D. November 1, 1899
26. The sinking of the Battleship Maine in Havana
harbour happened on?
A. February 15, 1898
B. February 14, 1898
C. February 13, 1898
D. February 12, 1898
27. Aguinaldo arrived in the Philippines and
continued the Filipinos’ fight against the Spaniards.
When was this?
A. May 20, 1898
B. May 19, 1898
C. February 13, 1898
D. February 12, 1898
28. When did the Americans establish Military
government?
A. May 20, 1898
B. August 14, 1898
C. May 19, 1898
D. August 15, 1898
29. Aguinaldo changed the form of government from
dictatorial to revolutionary government.
A. June 22, 1898
B. June 23, 1898
C. June 24, 1898
D. June 25, 1898
30. When was the start of the Philippine American
war?
A. Feb. 5, 1899
B. Feb. 4, 1898
C. Feb. 4, 1899
D. Feb. 5, 1898
31. He was the last president of the commonwealth
government and first president of the third republic
of the Philippines. Who is this president?
A. Manuel Roxas
B. Elpidio Quirino
C. Carlos Garcia
D. Ramon Magsaysay
32. Who is considered as the first accidental and
Visayan president of the Philippines?
A. Manuel Roxas
B. Gloria Arroyo
C. Sergio Osmena
D. Manuel Quezon
33. On April 17, 1948, two days after Roxas’ death,
his Vice President took the oath of office as President
of the Philippines, per line of succession. Who is
this?
A. Ramon Magsaysay
B. Elpidio Quirino
C. Carlos Garcia
D. Diosdado Macapagal
34. What was Pres. Garcia’s flagship project?
A. LASEDECO
B. NARRA
C. Filipino first
D. Agricultural Land Reform
35. What was Vice President Macapagal’s “name
call” when he ran for president of the Philippines in
1961?
A. Man of the Masses
B. The Poor Boy from Lubao
C. Bard from Bohol
D. Puppet President
36. What was the flagship project of Pres. Ramos
after winning the 1992 Presidential Elections?
A. Daang Matuwid
B. Strong Republic
C. Change is Coming
D. Philippines 2000
37. Who among the Philippine presidents changed
the date of the Philippine independence from July 4
to June 12?
A. Corazon Aquino
B. Carlos Garcia
C. Ramon Magsaysay
D. Diosdado Macapagal
38. He is the president of the Philippines who won in
the first ever automated election. Who is he?
A. Fidel Ramos
B. Rodrigo Duterte
C. Joseph Estrada
D. Benigno Aquino III
39. What particular issue on Filipino women did
Pres. Quezon advocated and finally resolved?
A. Women in the labor force
B. Women’s suffrage
C. Sexual Harassment
D. National Language
40. President Duterte is known for his War on Drugs
Campaign and is now currently building a mega drug
abuse treatment and rehabilitation center for drug
surrenderees. In what particular part of the country is
this located?
A. Fort Santiago, Intramuros
B. Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija
C. Fort San Pedro, Cebu
D. Fort Pilar, Zamboanga
41. Who is this Philippine president whose
presidency was referred to as Golden Years due to
lack of corruption and the first president who wore
Barong Tagalog during his inauguration?
A. Manuel Quezon
B. Elpidio Quirino
C. Ramon Magsaysay
D. Ferdinand Marcos
42. Relationship by blood is the basis of the
acquisition of citizenship under this rule.
A. Jus soli
B. Jus loci
C. Jus Sanguinis
D. Naturalization
43. Which among the following does NOT belong to
the qualifications of the members in the House of
Senate?
A. A natural born citizen of the Philippines
B. At least 25 years of age on the date of the Election
Day
C. Able to read and write
D. At least 35 years of age on the date of the Election
Day
44. What form of government is characterized by the
separation of powers?
A. Parliamentary
B. Presidential
C. Aristocracy
D. Monarchical
45. Which of the following represents the smallest
subunit of government in the Philippines at present?
A. Purok
B. Barangay
C. Sitio
D. Zone
46. The Philippine government is divided into three
branches: executive, legislative and judiciary. Which
among the following doctrines best describes the
model of governance in the Philippines?
A. Tricameralism
B. Separation of powers
C. Emancipation of state
D. Division of labor
47. In England Queen Elizabeth acts as head of state.
This country also has a parliament and a Prime
Minister, which among the following best describes
the form of government in this country?
A. Absolute Monarchy
B. Constitutional Monarchy
C. Oligarchy
D. Aristocracy
48. Which principle states that no man in this country
is above the law and that laws must be obeyed by all
and applied to everyone – rich or poor, lowly or
powerful – without fear or favor?
A. Rule of law
B. Rule of the majority
C. Separation of Church and State
D. Social Justice
49. Can a person be imprisoned for debt?
A. No, if he can’t pay the interest of his debt
B. Yes, if he has no property with which to pay his
debt
C. No
D. Yes, if he stubbornly refuses to pay
50. What does “presumption of innocence” mean in
so far as human rights is concerned?
A. A suspect is considered guilty until proven
otherwise
B. A suspect has the right to remain silent
C. A suspect has the right to a legal counsel
D. A suspect remains innocent until proven guilty
A. Recall
B. Referendum
C. Plebiscite
D. Initiative
53. What constitution approved the establishment of
the First Philippine Republic?
A. 1973 constitution
B. 1935 constitution
C. Malolos constitution
D. Biak-na-Bato
54. Which type of governance is characterized by a
union of partially self-governing states or region
united by a central government?
A. Federalism
B. Socialism
C. Democracy
D. Totalitarianism
55. It must have an annual income of at least P 20
million, a land area of at least 50 square kilometers
and a population of not less than 150, 000
inhabitants.
A. Municipality
B. City
C. Province
D. Barangay
56. He was the paternal grandfather of Jose Rizal.
A. Domingo Lam-co
B. Juan Mercado
C. Agustin Chinco
D. Manuel de Quintos
51. It is a type of election wherein the people render
decisions to accept or reject certain amendments to
the Constitution.
A. Recall
B. Referendum
C. Plebiscite
D. Initiative
57. Considered to be Jose’s First Love but a fixed
marriage was arranged between her and Manuel Luz.
Who is she?
A. Leonor Rivera
B. Josephine Bracken
C. Segunda Katigbak
D. Nelly Boustead
52. People may directly propose changes to the
constitution upon the petition of at least 12% of all
the registered voters, represented by at least 3% of all
registered voters in every legislative body.
58. The list of produced and approved family names
can be referred from this publication.
A. Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos
B. Catalogo Alfabeto de Apellidos
C. Catalogo de Apellidos Filipinos
D. Catalogo de Alfabeto Filipinos
D. The Aetas don’t like sardines but like sweet
potatoes
59. The Royal Decree of 1849 was ordered by:
A. Governor General Polavieja
B. Governor General Claveria
C. Governor General Izquierdo
D. Governor General Despujol
65. Under which group do the Sunday churchgoers
in a Cathedral fall?
A. Secondary group
B. Primary group
C. Tertiary group
D. Elementary group
60. Jose Rizal’s mother, Teodora Alonso, studied in
this school.
A. Colegio de San Jose
B. Colegio de Santa Rosa
C. Colegio de San Juan de Letran
D. Colegio de Santa Isabel
61. On June 22, 1861 Jose Rizal was baptized by this
priest.
A. Pablo Pastells
B. Jose Villaclara
C. Jose Burgos
D. Rufino Collantes
62. Domingo Lam-co, Jose Rizal’s paternal ancestor,
was a native of this place.
A. Beijing
B. Chinchew
C. Shanghai
D. Parian
63. Ateneo de Municipal Manila was located in
Intramuros which means:
A. thick walls
B. protective walls
C. outside the walls
D. within the walls
64. Which situation is the BEST example of a culture
shock?
A. A native from New Zealand is so afraid of the big
crowd in malls and along the roads during rush hours
that remarked “so many people!”
B. The Hippies’ rejected “The Establishment” in the
1960s and sported long hair
C. The Canadians use forks while the Filipinos use
spoon and fork and sometimes their hands on eating
66. Which does one portray when he thinks that what
is foreign is best and that what is local inferior?
A. Xenocentrism
B. Relativism
C. Ethnocentrism
D. Favoritism
67. Upon which is based the claim that there is no
single universal standard to be used to judge any
culture-based?
A. Cultural relativism
B. Cultural shock
C. Cultural diversity
D. Ethical relativism
68. You will be in good hands when your host is a
Filipino because one outstanding trait of Filipinos is:
A. hospitality
B. thrift
C. industry
D. cleanliness
69. The Philippines is dominantly a Christian country
in the Orient, yet according to survey it is on the top
5 as the most corrupt nation in Asia. What does this
point to in Philippine society?
A. Lack of cultural integration
B. Presence of cultural differences
C. Prevalence of ethnocentrism
D. Prevalence of xenocentrism
70. You have to take extra care when you critique the
work of a Filipino. Your negative comment may be
mistaken to be an attack against his/her person. Upon
which Filipino trait is this advice based?
A. Extreme personalism
B. Adaptability
C. “Sakop” mentality
D. “Bayanihan” spirit
71. The expression promdi connotes:
A. ethnocentrism
B. xenocentrism
C. favoritism
D. racial discrimination
72. When a person shows the ability to understand
and appreciate the similarities and differences in the
customs, values and beliefs of one’s culture, he/ she
is said to:
A. possess multicultural literacy
B. sociocultural aware
C. possess global awareness
D. possess social literacy
73. Which is at the base of a triangle that shapes us
into what we are?
A. environment
B. heredity
C. training
D. school attended
74. What is the possible consequence of meritocracy
in a social system?
A. rule by the wealthy and powerful
B. leadership by people of talent
C. culture of elitism
D. rule by those with noble birth
75. Which of the following is the study of human
behavior?
A. Philosophy
B. Morality
C. Psychology
D. Ethics
76. What is the best reason for holism in art
education?
A. Everyone is a potential artist with talents of
his/her own
B. Art means the beautiful in human creativity
C. Aesthetic development is for total growth
D. We can be unique artists in our degree of growth
77. What is the application of the principles and
theories of human behavior in teaching and learning?
A. Educational theory
B. Educational philosophy
C. Educational psychology
D. Educational sociology
78. Which is NOT a characteristic of people with a
strong sense of self-efficacy?
A. view challenging problems as tasks to be mastered
B. recover quickly from setbacks and
disappointments
C. avoid challenging tasks
D. develop deeper interests in the activities in which
they participate
79. When one controls the supply/production of
goods, this implies:
A. inflation
B. monopoly
C. economic stability
D. economic equilibrium
80. Gross Domestic Product is the sum of the market
value of the:
A. manufactured goods
B. intermediate goods
C. inferior goods
D. final goods and services
81. The market value of all the goods and services
produced in the country in a given period:
A. Gross National Product
B. Per Capita GDP
C. Gross Domestic Product
D. Per Capita GNP
82. Sustained and general increase in prices in all or
nearly all the markets in the economy.
A. Deflation
B. Interest rate
C. Inflation
D. Purchasing power of peso
83. States that when prices increases, the supply of
the certain product will also increase.
A. Law of Comparative Advantage
B. Law of Supply
C. Law of Inertia
D. Law of Demand
87. Tax imposed on all employed and practicing
professionals.
A. Income tax
B. Real estate tax
C. Community tax
D. Inheritance tax
84. Which of the following are complementary
goods?
A. Coffee and tea
B. Cellphone and Sim Card
C. Pencil and Ballpen
D. Jeepneys and Buses
88. The economic policy that good action is one that
helps the greatest number of people is called:
A. mercantilism
B. colonialism
C. capitalism
D. utilitarianism
85. Who is considered
Macroeconomics?
A. Adam Smith
B. Simon Kuznets
C. John Maynard Keynes
D. Thomas Robert Malthus
89. The economic policy that good action is one that
helps the greatest number of people is called:
A. mercantilism
B. colonialism
C. capitalism
D. utilitarianism
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86. What does TRAIN Law stands for?
A. Tax Reform for Accelerating and Inclusive Act
B. Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusive Act
C. Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Act
D. Tax Reform for Accelerating and Inclusion Act
90. The economic policy that good action is one that
helps the greatest number of people is called:
A. mercantilism
B. colonialism
C. capitalism
D. utilitarianism
ANSWER KEY
1. B
2. A
3. D
4. D
5. C
6. B
7. B
8. D
9. A
10. A
11. C
12. A
13. B
14. C
15. B
16. D
17. D
18. D
19. D
20. C
21. C
22. C
23. D
24. C
25. B
26. A
27. B
28. B
29. B
30. C
31. A
32. C
33. B
34. C
35. B
36. D
37. D
38. D
39. B
40. B
41. C
42. C
43. B
44. B
45. B
46. B
47. B
48. A
49. C
50. D
51. C
52. D
53. C
54. A
55. B
56. B
57. C
58. A
59. B
60. B
61. D
62. B
63. D
64. A
65. A
66. A
67. A
68. A
69. A
70. A
71. A
72. A
73. B
74. B
75. C
76. C
77. C
78. C
79. B
80. D
81. C
82. C
83. B
84. B
85. C
86. C
87. A
88. D
89. D
90. D
GENERAL EDUCATION – SOCIAL SCIENCE
1. Prior to Ateneo, Rizal took and passed the examination at:
A. University of Santo Tomas
B. Colegio de San Agustin
C. Colegio de San Juan de Letran
D. Colegio de San Jose
2. At first Rizal was denied entry in Ateneo but he was finally accepted through the intercession
of:
A. Manuel-Xerez Burgos
B. Fr. Magin Fernando
C. Fr. Jose Villaclara
D. Paciano Rizal
3. While attending Ateneo, Rizal developed into a first-rate student. Who among the following
noticed his proficiency in the Spanish language?
A. Fr. Magin Fernando
B. Fr. Jose Villaclara
C. Fr. Franciso de Paula Sanchez
D. Manuel Xerez-Burgos
4. Who was the registrar in Ateneo who initially denied Rizal’s admission to the university?
A. Fr. Magin Fernando
B. Fr. Jose Villaclara
C. Fr. Franciso de Paula Sanchez
D. Manuel Xerez-Burgos
5. What is the main reason for the education of Rizal in UST?
A. the cataracts of his mother
B. cholera outbreak
C. dengue outbreak
D. malaria outbreak
6. What are the two courses Rizal enrolled simultaneously in UST?
A. philosophy and law
B. philosophy and letters
C. philosophy and engineering
D. philosophy and medicine
7. In 1879, Rizal won a silver pen for his entry in the poetry contest organized by Manila
Lyceum of Art and Literature. What is the title of the poem?
A. Sa Aking mga Kababata
B. To the Filipino Youth
C. In Memory of My Village
D. My Mother’s Birthday