Quiz No.

2-
Understanding Culture,
Society, and Politics
Paul Raphael Obispo / Mark Bryan C. Ulalan,
MA.Ed
Subject Teachers
• Use Blue/Black Ballpen only. Those who use
Pencil will NOT be accepted.
• Answers only.
• CAPITAL LETTERS for Multiple Choice Test
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• No going out during the quiz.
• No talking during the quiz.
• No notebooks or other papel during quiz.
Part 1. Modified True or False. Write TRUE if the
statement is correct but if it's false, change the
word/words with the underlined with the correct
term to make the statement correct.

1. Dramaturgical Analysis is a macro-

level study of human interactions by comparing
real-life interactions to a stage play.
 2. According to Erving Goffman, our
personalities and identities are supposed to
change.
 3. Front Stage Self is the persona that is
relaxed and unobserved.
 4. Based on Looking Glass Self,
individuals modified their identity or personality
based on how they see themselves.
 5. Pride or Mortification are the feelings
that are generated in the imaginations of others.
Part 2. Multiple Choice. Choose the BEST
answer for the following questions. Write
only the CAPITAL LETTER of the correct
answer.
 1. What is the main purpose of Symbols in
society?
A. Symbols are objects that represent abstract
ideas or concepts.
B. Symbols are words that describe something in a
more poetic fashion.
C. Symbols are the things that relay recognizable
meanings that are shared by societies.
D. Symbols are actions that are broadly understood
and used by everyone in the societies.
 2. Why are National Symbols the best examples
of Cultural Symbols?
A. With National symbols, People become
knowledgeable about their own country.
B. With National symbols, People will understand
much more about their own culture.
C. Because National Symbols are ideas of one
nation that they are proud to represent.
D. Because National Symbols are ideas of one
culture that are understood by everyone.
 3.The People Power Revolution, or EDSA Revolution,
was a series of popular demonstrations in the Philippines,
from February 22 to 25, 1986. How did it become a political
symbol?
A. It shows the political structures of the Philippines during
that time.
B. It represent the standpoint which they stand against the
regime violence and electoral fraud.
C. The EDSA Revolution displays the practices that Filipinos
did while the revolution was ongoing.
D. This is the moment where Corazon “Cory” Aquino became
the first ever Female President of the Philippines.
 4. Which of the following does not describe
Cultural Practices?
A. It concerns the traditional and customary
practices of a group.
B. This is the manifestation of a culture or
subculture of one country.
C. Pertains to sets of ideology of a group that has
meaning with their culture.
D. None of the above
 5. What are Child-Rearing Practices?
A. These are patterns of raising children that are
specific to a particular culture.
B. Only pertains to methods of discipline,
expression of affection, and degree of
permissiveness.
C. Refers to the different processes, strategies, and
approaches used to mold a child from birth through
adulthood.
D. All of the above
 6. Social Practices are standards or beliefs that
society uses to define what is accepted or what's
not. Which of the following is an example of not
accepted Social Practices in the Philippines?
A. Same Sex Marriage
B. Existence of Iskwater
C. Shortcutting in National Road
D. Males are allowed to pee anywhere
 7. How would you best describe Biological
Evolution?
A. It pertains to the changes in the physical body
and appearance of a lifeform.
B. It pertains to the modifications in the genetics
and inherited traits of a lifeform.
C. Biological Evolution is the development in
behavior and way of living of a lifeform.
D. Biological Evolution pertains to the capacity of
lifeforms to simply adapt and survive in the wild.
 8. It is said that hominids are the ancestors of
humankind, what stage of human evolution is under
the hominids?
A. Apes
B. Homo Habilis
C. Homo Erectus
D. Australopithecus Afarensis
 9. What is the correct order of evolution of
homos?
A. Homo Habilis, Homo Erectus, Homo
Neanderthalensis, Homo Sapiens Sapiens
B. Homo Erectus, Homo Habilis, Homo
Neanderthalensis, Homo Sapiens Sapiens
C. Homo Habilis, Homo Erectus, Homo Sapiens
Sapiens, Homo Neanderthalensis
D. Homo Erectus, Homo Habilis, Homo Sapiens
Sapiens, Homo Neanderthalensis
 10.Analyze the following biological
characteristics: They have Ape-like small skulls,
long arms and conical ribcage while having Human-
like spine, pelvis and knees. What stage of human
evolution does this fall under?
A. Homo Habilis
B. Homo Erectus
C. Homo Neanderthalensis
D. Australopithecus Afarensis
 11. What is the best explanation why
Australopithecus Afarensis are frugivore and
herbivore?
A. Because they cannot kill other living beings.
B. Because their teeth cannot process tough foods.
C. Because what they see is what they will only eat.
D. Because they are not intersted in eating other
things.
 12. Which of the following best describes Homo
Habilis?
A. As handymen, they create tools using stone and
iron.
B. As handymen, they create tools using stone and
wood.
C. As handymen, they use their hands to gather lots
of fruits.
D. As handymen, they use their hands to butcher
the source of meat.
 13. Read and analyze the statements below:
Statement I. Homo Erectus learned to butcher
animals, resulting in a carnivorous diet.
Statement II. Because of that, they have
discovered, learned and used fire to cook their food.
A. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
B. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
C. Both statements are correct
D. Both statements are incorrect
 14. Which of the following best describes Homo
Erectus?
A. They are known to chew some hard foods.
B. They are known to have the capacity to draw.
C. They are known for losing their tree-climbing
ability.
D. They are known for their ape-like small skull and
long arms.
 15. What factors forced Homo Erectus to
migrate to different parts of the world?
A. State of Climate
B. Rise of Population
C. Change of scenery
D. Lack of Food Supplies
 16. In which contribution Homo
Neanderthalensis is known for the most?
A. Migration to Europe and Asia
B. Idea of using Caves as shelter
C. Being specialized seasonal hunters
D. Exploiting different marine resources
 17. Why did Hom Neanderthalensis draw on the
walls of their caves?
A. This is their way of communication
B. This is their newly found skill and talent
C. This is their process of remembering things
D. This is their strategy to teach their children
different things
 18. Homo Sapiens Sapiens are considered to be the
“Wise Man”. Why are they considered that in the first
place?
A. Homo Sapiens Sapiens have a lot of experiences.
B. Homo Sapiens Sapiens are said to be investors of
things.
C. Homo Sapiens Sapiens are capable of thinking
sophisticatedly.
D. Homo Sapiens Sapiens collected knowledge from
different parts of the world.
 19. What capacity of humans to develop culture
became the cornerstone of our capacity to hold
tools firmly for hunting and other activities.
A. Bipedalism
B. Gripping Capacity
C. Thinking Capacity
D. Speaking Capacity
 20. What is the correct process that culture undergoes to
evolve?
A. Humans must understand their environment, so they can adapt.
Culture begins to change when interaction with the environment
undergoes.
B. Humans must adapt to their environment, they can understand
it. Culture begins to change when interaction with the environment
undergoes.
C. Culture develops when interaction between humans and their
environment. Interaction will develop once they adapt. Resulting to
understanding their environment.
D. Culture evolves when there is interaction between humans and
their environment. Interaction will develop once they understand
 21. If the Paleolithic Period existed between 3
million years to 8,000 B.C.during, who are the
humans that are already present during this period?
A. All of the Homos
B. From Australopithecus Afarensis to Homo
Erectus
C. From Australopithecus Afarensis to Homo
Sapiens Sapiens
D. From Australopithecus Afarensis to Homo
Neanderthalensis
 22. Which of the following is not included in the
culture of the Neolithic Age?
A. Monumental Paintings
B. Polished or Grinded stone tools
C. Settlement in permanent villages
D. Dependence on domesticated plants or animals
 23. Age of metal is said to have a more
developed social, cultural, and economic system.
How can you prove this?
A. Social Classes were present.
B. Currency was introduced and used.
C. Trading is the main root of development.
D. They have invented the system of markets.
 24. Why is it important to know the different
cultural periods?
A. Cultural periods can be utilized in understanding
history.
B.Cultural periods showcase the origins of
civilizations and groups.
C. Because, knowing it can help us explain some
social phenomena.
D. Because, knowing it can help us understand the
roots of our modern culture.
 25. Why do we classify different types of early
societies?
A. Different types of early societies have different
things to offer.
B. Because it allows us to trace the evolution of
society and culture.
C. Early societies can help us understand the
events during that time.
D. Every early type of society was built during
different cultural periods.