Drill #12

Question 1

The central idea of the ____ curriculum design is that each social science discipline carries a basic structure of concepts and processes that can be organized to make social studies learning more meaningful.
A. widening horizon
B. broad field
C. spiral
D. fused

Answer 1

C. spiral

Question 2

What is the first hand account of an event?
A. written history
B. contemporary history
C. oral history
D. none of the above

Answer 2

C. oral history

Question 3

___ is commonly referred to in the elementary education as civics.
A. History
B. political science
C. geography
D. psychology

Answer 3

B. political science

Question 4

Maps and globes are used as
A. spatial tool
B. instructional tools
C. initial tools
D. working tools

Answer 4

A. spatial tool

Question 5

As a form of government, the Barangay during the Spanish period was a/an ____
A. democracy
B. oligarchy
C. monarchy
D. aristocracy

Answer 5

C. monarchy

Question 6

With the present Philippine government in mind, which word DOES not belong?
A. elective
B. despotic
C. presidential
D. constitutional

Answer 6

B. despotic

Question 7

In the 1973 Constitution, “the defense of the State is the prime duty of Government”. But in the 1987 Constitution, what is the prime duty of the government?
A. To protect the rights of the people
B. To serve and protect the people
C. To provide the basic services
D. To preserve democracy

Answer 7

B. To serve and protect the people

Question 8

Which new development philosophy can be discerned from the 1987 Constitution? Development _____________
A. programs are initiated from below
B. programs are initiated from the top
C. Is the exclusive concern of the state
D. is seen merely in terms of economic growth

Answer 8

A. programs are initiated from below

Question 9

Which prove/s that the right of suffrage is really universal in the Philippines?
I. All citizens 18 years old and above have it
II. The right of suffrage imposes no literacy nor property requirement
III. Absentee voting is a constitutional mandate

Answer 9

All of the above

Question 10

For which are the state policies “on equal access to opportunities for public service and prohibition of political dynasties” and “strengthening the merit and rewards system’ intended?
A. To build an egalitarian society
B. to upgrade the quality of public service
C. to put men and women on equal footing
D. to increase labor protection and social security

Answer 10

B. to upgrade the quality of public service

Question 11

To insulate the process of appointing judges from political considerations, which is provided for in the 1987 Constitution?
A. Appointing members of the judiciary does not involve the President
B. Appointments have to be confirmed by the Commission of Appointments
C. Appointments need not be confirmed by the Commission on Appointments
D. Only the President is involved in the appointment of the members of the judiciary

Answer 11

C. Appointments need not be confirmed by the Commission on Appointments

Question 12

Which non-metallic mineral is identified with Romblon?
A. Silica
B. Lime
C. Guano
D. Marble

Answer 12

D. Marble

Question 13

Which is the Philippines’ finest harbor and is also one of the finest in the world?
A. Laguna de Bay
B. Poro Point
C. Manila Bay
D. Subic Bay

Answer 13

C. Manila Bay

Question 14

Which is the second largest island in the Philippine archipelago?
A. Palawan
B. Luzon
C. Visayas
D. Mindanao

Answer 14

D. Mindanao

Question 15

Which follows from Pres. Garcia’s Filipino First Policy? Filipinos _____
A. should not contribute to the brain problem
B. Should buy and consume Filipino products only
C. Should be selective in the entry of foreign professionals in the country
D. Should be given first preferences in all matters related to the economic development of the country

Answer 15

D. Should be given first preferences in all matters related to the economic development of the country

Question 16

What is referred to as the “parliament of the streets?
A. Public opinion
B. student demonstrations
C. EDSA revolution
D. elective campaigns

Answer 16

C. EDSA revolution

Question 17

When the Filipino reformists asked for the assimilation of the Philippines by Spain, what did they ask for? For the Philippines to___
A. become a province of Spain
B. be represented in the Spanish Cortes

Answer 17

A. become a province of Spain

Question 18

In the Filipino-American war, who was called the “TAGALOG Joan of Arc” because of her knowledge of martial arts?
A. Teresa Magbanua
B. Trinidad Tecson
C. Agueda Kahabagan
D. Melchora Aquino

Answer 18

C. Agueda Kahabagan

Question 19

Ann promised herself not to go into relationship because she knows that it can distract her studies.

Is this self-awareness of self-commitment?

Answer 19

Self-awareness (keyword: KNOWS)

Question 20

This view believes that all organisms have inherent worth and should be valued and protected.
A. Anthropocentrism
B. Biocentrism
C. Ecocentrism
D. Environmentalism

Answer 20

B. Biocentrism

Question 21

Love of Wisdom
A. Ethics
B. Logic
C. Philosophy
D. Science

Answer 21

C. Philosophy

Question 22

Every teenager your age is in school. It is important that you should go to school and learn.
A. Cause and effect
B. Appeal to popular
C. Appeal to tradition
D. Begging the question

Answer 22

B. Appeal to popular

Question 23

The acceptance of the goals of a culture but the rejection of the traditional or legitimate means of attaining those goals.
A. Retreatism
B. Ritualism
C. Rebellion
D. Innovation

Answer 23

D. Innovation

Question 24

It involved the rejection of cultural norms and trying to change the goals and means to achieve their beliefs.
A. Rebellion
B. Innovation
C. Retreatism
D. Ritualism

Answer 24

C. Retreatism

Question 25

What is the full meaning of laptop?
A. Light Analytical Power Total Optical Platform
B. Lightweight Analysis Platform Total Optical power
C. Lightweight Analysis Power Total Optical Platform
D. Lightweight Analytical Platform Total Optimized Power.

Answer 25

D. Lightweight Analytical Platform Total Optimized Power.

Question 26

What do you call the special court of the land that decides cases involving graft and corruption by the government employees?
A. Court of Appeal
B. Ombudsman
C. Sandiganbayan
D. Supreme Court

Answer 26

C. Sandiganbayan

Question 27

UP’s renowned landmark, the Oblation, is a masterpiece of which national artist?
A. Guillermo Tolentino
B. Fedireco Ilustre
C. Fernando Amorsolo
D. Leandro Locsin

Answer 27

A. Guillermo Tolentino

Question 28

When was the last 1987 Philippine Constitution proclaimed in force?
A. February 2, 1987
B. February 11, 1987
C. October 12, 1987
D. October 15, 1987

Answer 28

B. February 11, 1987

(Clue: Close to Valentines)

Question 29

Which of the following is most likely to be studied by a macroeconomist?
A. What determines consumer demand
B. How a company makes a profit
C. How a firm prices its products or services
D. What causes high rates of unemployment

Answer 29

D. What causes high rates of unemployment

Question 30

To achieve quality education, teachers should be accountable in:
A. Grading the performance of learners
B. Reporting the performance of learners to parents
C. The effective attainment of specified learning objectives and outcomes
D. Reporting the performance of learners to the school head and stakeholders

Answer 30

C. The effective attainment of specified learning objectives and outcomes

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT one of the component factors that make the flow of production possible?
A. capital
B. goods
C. labor
D. land

Answer 31

B. goods

Question 32

It means a control of a superior country over a weaker country’s political, cultural, economic affairs.
A. Colonialism
B. Fascism
C. Imperialism
D. Neo-colonialism

Answer 32

D. Neo-colonialism

Question 33

The religious institution which is the only living remnant of the Philippine revolution 1896 today.
A. Roman Catholic Church
B. Philippine Independent Church
C. United Church of the Philippines
D. Unitarian Church of the Philippines

Answer 33

B. Philippine Independent Church

Question 34

The mass arrest resulted the rise of the arms of Filipinos clamoring for independence led by Andres Bonifacio, led to the famous “Cry of Pugadlawin”
A. August 22, 1895
B. August 23, 1896
C. August 24, 1897
D. June 12, 1898

Answer 34

B. August 23, 1896

(Clue: Two days b4 Marc’s bday; year Rizal died)

Question 35

On May 23, 2017- Pres. Duterte declares a 60-day martial law in Mindanao (via Proclamation No. 216) following clashes between government forces and the Maute group in __________.
A. Dagupan City
B. Davao City
C. Mandaue City
D. Marawi City

Answer 35

D. Marawi City

Question 36

How many countries are in the United Nations?
A. 192
B. 193
C. 194
D. 195

Answer 36

B. 193