Actual Questions in Social Studies March 2023
Actual Questions in Social Studies March 2023
Actual Questions in Social Studies March 2023
1. What would result if people start to believe that their leader rules by
divine right and his words are laws?
A. Absolute Monarchy
B. Aristocracy
C. Constitutional Monarchy
D. Oligarchy
2. Of the mineral wealth of the Philippines, which is the largest in the Far
East?
A. Coal as in Mindoro
B. Natural gas as in Palawan
C. Cooper a nd Chromite as in Mankayan
D. Gold deposits as in Northern Luzon
3. The new growth theory perpetuates that human desires and unlimited
wants foster an ever-increasing productivity and economic growth. What
implication would it bring on gross domestic product?
A. GDP depends on the country’s capacity and productivity of manpower
resources
B. GDP definitely declines due to imbalance in the supply and demand
turnout
C. GDP remains static due to perpetuating economic crisis
D. GDP gradually increases because of people’s pursuit of profile
opportunity
13. The following are examples of cultural universals that are behavioural
patterns in all human cultures, EXCEPT____.
A. Joking C. Gift giving
B. Hospitality D. Matriarchy
14. In the total approach to instruction what component was lacking when
Teacher Izza wasn’t able to coordinate and schedule the use of the media
laboratory?
A. Methods to be used C. Facilities or environment
B. Instructional materials D. Objectives and content
15. What example can you give to illustrate rampant tribalism in our
political system?
A. Grease money culture C. Political dynasty
B. Propaganda D. Elitism
16. Who rules the Roman Empire in Europe in the 6 th century giving him
honorary rule over all German state?
A. Ferdinand C. Charles V
B. Charlemagne D. Ivan the Great
17. In research, reasoning process from particular or specific to general or
broad pattern is called______?
A. Deductive C. Inductive
B. Nomothetic D. Ideographic
18. If you were a change agent, which of the following sectors will you
directly address in order to resolve the problem of rampant crime?
A. Education sector C. Police sector
B. Military sector D. Sports sector
19. What is the most basic reason for living by man as a sentient being?
A. Psychological well-being C. Spiritual meaning
B. Material satisfaction D. Affective relationship
20. From where did the famous Cariñosa folk dance originate?
A. Tarlac C. Pangasinan
B. Panay island D. Manila
22. What will you best cite as a proof that the Philippines is not a most
deprived and hopeless nation in the world?
A. Highest literacy in ASEAN
B. One of the richest in land resources and people in the world
C. Rich religious Hispanic heritage
D. Prosperity during the American colonial period
23. What example can you find of religion ruling a state?
A. Iran C. United Arab Emirates
B. Saudi Arabia D. Indonesia
25. Which reason do you assess makes Taiwan important to the US such as
to desire its independence from China?
A. Taiwan was under American ally Chiang Kai Shek
B. Taiwan is the source of 90 percent of microchips in the world
C. Taiwan is the key to resisting Communism in Asia
D. Taiwan is democratic, China is Communist
27. What will you select as an awakening event for our rise to people
empowerment over a long period of dictatorship in government?
A. EDSA 1 people’s revolution
B. Organizing the 1986 KKK
C. Declaration of Philippine independence
D. Martyrdom of the Gomburza
28. What is the simple logic for the implementation of the Planned
Parenthood program to control population growth?
A. Less mouth to feed C. End the baby boom
B. No to sex liberation D. One child only
34. The following hold true about the concept of sociology and anthropology
as branches of social science, EXCEPT one? Which one is it?
A. They deal with the structure and processes of traditional cultures and
modern industrial societies.
B. They examine how culture, social structures and social institutions affect
human attitudes, actions and life chances.
C. They focus on ways of balancing product supply and people’s demand in
order to have sustained society.
D. They involved the systematic study of social life and culture in order to
understand causes and consequences of human action.
35. What kind of thought question is asked for the Essay “List as many was
you can think of for initiatives that will help sustain communities for climate
change?
A. Justifying C. Applying
B. Analyzing D. Classifying
39. On criminal law, which of the following is not a crime under the
Criminal Law?
A. Murder C. Suicide
B. Homicide D. Physical assault
41. Among the sectors of the economy, which is generally agreed upon
among democratic capitalistic economies as being the lead sector for the
country’s growth, productivity and development?
A. Finance institution C. Government sector
B. Private sectors D. Non-government organizations
42. In building Filipino identity, what do you call the process that pertains
to continuous effort to encourage self-reflection, redefinition of individuals,
institutions and communities?
A. Transformative C. Instrumental
B. Imaginative D. Moral
43. Which kind of knowledge will you give least priority as it deals with ways
of influencing supernatural events by manipulating certain laws of nature?
A. Magical knowledge C. Supernatural knowledge
B. Natural knowledge D. Technological knowledge
45. Who developed the myths and imaginative tales of adventures known as
epic literature, e.g. Gilgamesh and the story of creation, great flood and hero
looking for eternal life?
A. Greeks C. Semites
B. Phoenicians D. Sumerians
50. Heroism mainly depicts living a life of selflessness and sacrifice to attain
higher good and the good of the country. Who among the following
concretize the modern definition of heroism?
I. Frontliners in tine of pandemic
II. Teachers who keep on planting the seeds of humanity.
III. International achievers for bringing pride and honor to the country.
IV. OFW’s who raise and sustain the country’s economy
52. Do you agree that the US is a neo-colonial and imperialistic state due to
its broad political, economic and cultural influence over many nations
including the Philippines?
A. Yes. The US has colonies such as Guam and Puerto Rico.
B. No. This relationship is productive liberal and progressive.
C. Yes. The US is an imperial power.
D. Yes. The US dominates political affairs.
53. Among various elements which give the Philippines and important role
in international relations, which relate to Cultural Geography?
A. As melting pot of races
B. Trade route in the orient
C. Meeting place for navigation and shipping
D. Geographical location
54. Why is 21st century referred to as the “Asian Century” by most global
analysts?
A. The global center of economic power and politics is shifting toward the
Asian Region.
B. The Asian region is the only region in the world where global peace and
security are clearly permanent in the present.
C. The biggest population can be found in this region.
D. Three of the most influential countries in the world today are in Asia,
China, Japan and India.
55. What devastating phenomenon will associate La Niña when sea Surface
temperatures are unusually low and trade winds are very strong?
A. Hurricanes C. Typhoons
B. Droughts D. Tsunamis
57. What reason can you give on why government does not seeks support for
its coffers from the underground of informal economy of street vendors,
household helps bakers, etc.
A. They are poor.
B. They are don’t have homes
C. They don’t pay taxes
D. They earn so little
60. What is your recommendation about trolls in social media that sow lies,
hate and confusion through mass disinformation?
A. Tolerance C. Regulation
B. Classification D. Censorship
61. In teaching objectively to social ideas, what source(s) should the teacher
rely on for empirical or scientific knowledge about social concepts and
principles?
A. Cultural norms C. Authority sources
B. Factual evidence D. Traditional values
62. What is the most famous Philippine fold dance appealed to many
countries overseas especially in the United States?
A. Itik-itik C. Tinikling
B. Cariñosa D. Pandanggo sa ilaw
64. From World Heritage Foundation view, the following are of world
outstanding value for heritage preservation but NOT to include.
A. Archaeological works C. Anthropology
B. Archaeological structures D. National Museum
66. To what economy will you classify our ancient forebears who formed
barangays and engaged in animal industry?
A. Direct appropriation economy
B. Agriculture economy
C. Lawn economy
D. Pastoral economy
67. Impoverished and without the capacity to reconstruct itself after the
second World War the Philippines had to accept financial and from the
United States with a list of conditions. Which of the following was not a
condition imposed by the United States?
A. Parity rights to Americans to export the natural resources
B. Establishment of military and naval bases
C. Propagation of the Protestant Movement
D. Defense and trade arrangements
68. In modern days, which totalitarian state has a full military control of its
people who render cultic obedience and worship of its leader?
A. North Korea C. Iran
B. Saudi Arabia D. Russia
71. What is the Age of Epoch that signifies the earliest historical date in
human history?
A. Iron Age C. Old Stone Age
B. New Stone Age D. Bronze Age
72. Do you agree that the New People’s Army is engaging in a legitimate
revolution?
A. No, because it does not aim for social change
B. No, because it uses violence when there are other options for social
change
C. No, because it has a congressional party representation
D. No, because it is not a grassroots organization
76. From a broad view history, from what state of human life does higher
human development and maturity escape from?
A. Savagery C. Hostility
B. Stagnation D. Regression
77. Following Karl Marx’ Conflict Theory, what can be identified as the
primary cause of Bolshevik Revolution (1905-1917) that toppled Czar
Nicholas II from his throne?
A. Inroads of capitalism
B. Unfitness of Czar Nicholas II to rule
C. Suffering under a fiefdom
D. Abuses by the Greek Church
78. In teaching Karl Marx ‘s description of society, what can you pinpoint as
the fundamentally false or erroneous assumption of Marx?
A. That in over-populated societies there is a likely gap between the rich and
poor
B. That the working class is the only force capable of bringing about
progressive change
C. That feudal societies have powerful and despotic leaders
D. That in capitalist societies there exist the marginalized class
79. What will you identify as the main, if not the only pre-occupation of
consumers in a direct appropriation economy that satisfies basic needs?
A. Demand for security C. Desire for leisure
B. Quest for food D. Fondness for travel
80. In the 1988 Family Code, at what age do couples need parental consent
to enter into a valid marriage?
A. 21-25 C, 18-21
B. 18-21 D. 25-28
81. How will you classify the cultural norm in Middle East Arab countries
where women have limited rights compared with men, e.g. no education, no
right to hold public office, etc.
A. Cultural taboo C. Cultural lag
B. Cultural curb D. Cultural gap
87. The following are facets of foreign cultural acculturation by Filipinos but
not to include ______________.
A. Cuisine e.g. Italian foods
B. Politics e.g. Republican democracy
C. Folkways e.g. Hospitality
D. Music e.g. Jazz
88. From where did the famous Sayaw sa Bangko fold dance originate?
A. Albay B. Bulacan C.Laguna D. Pangasinan
89. The following are examples of technology software useful for teaching
and learning but NOT to include _______________.
A. Computer printer B. Word processing
C. Database/Spreadsheet D. Web browser
90.Amid the Medieval Period struggle among kings, nobles, clergy and the
common people, what gave way to the system of central rule in Europe?
A. Feudalism B. Slavery C. Papacy D. Monarchism
94.Under the principle of separation of church and state, the following are
allowed, but NOT to include ____________.
A. Some holidays as legal holidays e.g. Christmas
B. an official religion
C. Belief or non-belief in religion
D. Tax exemption
98. To whom does many parts of the modern owe its system of politics and
public life through written codes of law, contracts, trial by jury and social
institutions?
A. Romans B. Athenians C. Greeks D. Spartans
99.On factors related to usability of tests, which factor is wrong when the
test items are inappropriate for measuring factual knowledge that is
required, thus invalidating the results?
A. Test items inappropriate for outcomes measured
B. Ambiguity of question items
C. Inappropriate arrangement of items
D. Identifiable pattern of answers
103. The Philippines will enter into the technology 4th industrial world,
what should be its focus as priority Agenda?
A. Urbanization C. Mechanization
B. Automation D. Commercialization
104. To what discipline will you relate Culture as it shapes man's
understanding of reality, telling what is real from what is not real?
A. Psychology B. Anatomy C. Zoology D. Physiology
105. Among elements which make up a society, which is most shared way of
its Psyche or inner national consciousness?
A. Common way of life
B. Cultural unity
C. One geographical territory
D. Shared identity
106. From the EDSA I revolution, what concept of political power emerged
that deserves to be valued for generations to come?
A. That revolution is a civil right
B. That the elite has power over government
C. That power belongs to the people
D. That crony politics is good for the nation
107. In the Age of Scientific Revolution who declared that "All Iife comes
from life," while discovering the idea of spontaneous generation of life from
mert matter?
A. Louis Pasteur C. Jenner
B. Madame Curie D. Anthony van Leeuwnehock
108 Which of the following is valid for measuring Social Studies knowledge
in Geography, History or Government?
A. Trivia tests C. Trick tests
B. Paper and pencil tests D. Esoteric tests
109. Of the following Cultural Landscapes, which will you NOT INCLUDE as
an element of Cultural Geography?
A. Forestry B. Temples C. Churches D. Cemeteries
110. What was the most splendid city in Mesopotamia that had a water
system, high walls, great temples and the Hanging Garden known as one of
the Seven Wonders of the World?
A. Athens B. Babylon C. Alexandria D. Jerusalem
112. Adopting the Gestalt Theory of learning, what should the Social Studies
teacher look forward to as the outcome of complex learning experience of
students?
A. Behavior B. Perception C. Cognition D. Insight
114. What way did President Ramos adopt for his successful Philippines
2000 program?
A. Strengthening of the peso
B. Ending militia groups
C. Industrial and economic zones
D. Migration of workers overseas
117. Which has a unique culture of Ivatan houses where Taiwan is visible in
a clear day?
A. Batanes B. Tacloban C. Camiguin D. Hundred Islands
118. What issue arises from abortion when considered as murder of infants
or an evil act?
A. Social issue B. Moral issue C. Health issue D. Political issue
122. If you were a navigator in the ancient world, what you use as an
instrument for determining the altitude of stars and planets?
A. Compass B. Telescope C. Astrolabe D. Sky navigator
123. In your research study, one of your findings is a significant difference
in the academic performance of boys and girls, you conclude that brought
about difference.
A. chronological stage C. gender
B. developmental stage D. mental stage
124. Examine the type of social research title: Mga Naging Ambag ng
Lalawigan ng Cavite sa Pag-igting ng Katipunan sa Himagsikan, Isang
Pagtunton sa Pahina ng Kasaysayan.
A. Historical C. Phenomenological inquiry
B. Case Study D. Ethnographs
126. Among ancient civilization which was most superior in its philosophy
governance art of war and culture the influence of which has effects even on
modern days societies?
A. Mesopotamia C. Greek
B. Persian D. Roman
130. Which dimension of culture and arts heritage preservation will you
select as related for historical sites like the Intramuros Walled City?
A. Economic B. Socio-Cultural C. Environmental D. Legal
131. Which of the following is the first priority needed by every country most
especially for poor economies?
A. Food C. Health services
B. Educational facilities D. Housing
132. What did some political leaders propose as the way for the Philippines
to be fully assimilated by the United States in the early 1900s?
A. US Statehood C.US grant of independence
B. US free trade D. US mutual defense treaty
133. Who among the early civilizations set the great educational goal to
develop the individual man to think and act?
A. Sumerian B. Persia C. Babylon D. Greece
134. On cultural sub-cultures, what is the way to judge groups which
consider themselves as unique and different from others, also against racial
and cultural integration as exemplified by orthodox Jews?
A. As ethnocentric C. As cultural absolutists
B. As Cultural relativists D. As Xenocentrist
135. If you were a change agent, which of the following sectors you generally
advance in order to address the problem of rampant poverty?
A. Military training and drafting
B. Business and manufacturing
C. Culture and sports
D. Leisure and arts
137. Among online networks, which is known as the best social networking
site for photos with captions for trips, foods, business products, etc.?
A. Twitter B. Instagram C. Pinterest D. MySpace
138. On the Bill of Rights, what is the status of laissez faire or unrestricted
freedom of Individuals under the law?
A. It applies to disadvantaged individuals
B. It applies for all times
C. It is given to marginalized groups
D. It is no longer applicable
139. Which is the Queen city of the South with historical landmarks temples
and religious sites dolphin and whale watching?
A. Cebu B. Manila C. Ilo-ilo D. Zamboanga
140. While the Philippines and the United States elect public officials by
voting, what system in the United States makes it possible to win the
greatest number of individual votes but still lose an election, e.g. loss of
Hillary Clinton to Trump in 2020?
A. Electoral College count
B. Computer tabulation
C. Congressional certification of votes
D. Popular votes count
142. Which kind of knowledge will you prioritize as most significant for
dealing with practical challenges and issues in our 4th industrial era?
A. Technological knowledge C. Magical knowledge
B. Supernatural knowledge D. Natural knowledge
143. As a branch of the Social Sciences, Economics deals with the following
major human activities in business, trade, commerce, of manufactured
goods and services but NOT to include _________________.
A. Production C. Consumption
B. Competition D. Distributions
144. In the study of characteristics of Culture, what can be said about
culture from observation that children absorb habits, value, knowledge, skill
and taste of groups to which they belong?
A. Culture is learned C. Culture is subject to change
B. Culture is adaptive D. Culture compulsory
147. On political ideology, what prominent example can you find for
conservatism of the US Republican Party politicians?
A. Rejection for mall voting
B. Uphold reason and rationalism
C. Redistricting states
D. Objectives to Abortion law
150. Among the types of Theater arts in the Philippines, which is considered
as the highest point of Filipino folk literature recited orally by our forebears?
A. Epic poetry C. Duplo
B. Senakulo D. Moro-moro