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What was the primary material used in the
earliest known form of Chinese paper?
A. Bamboo
B. Mulberry Tree Bark
C. Hemp
D. Sil

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B. Mulberry Tree Bark

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It is a thing or event that existed before or
logically precedes another
A. Antecedent
B. Precedent
C. Technology
D. History

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A. Antecedent

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Which invention was created by the
Mesopotamians for writing and maintaining
business records?
A. Papyrus Sheets
B. Ink
C. Cuneiform
D. Compass

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C. Cuneiform

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This was invented in the Tang dynasty in the
ninth century by alchemists searching for an
elixir of immortality.
A. aeolipile
B. orthinopter
C. gun powder
D. printing press

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C. gun powder

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The Aeolipile, often considered the first steam
engine, was invented by:
A. Hero of Alexandria
B. Anaximander
C. Ptolemy
D. Aristotle

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A. Hero of Alexandria

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Which of the following is NOT an invention
during the Industrial Revolution?
A. Telephone
B. Compass
C. Light bulb
D. Steam engine

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B. Compass

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The 20th century witnessed rapid
technological advancements. Which of the following inventions revolutionized
computing and information technology?
A. The transistor
B. The steam engine
C. The internal combustion engine
D. The electric motor

A

A. The transistor

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Q

In the Spanish Era, when was the Laboratorio
Municipal de Ciudad de Manila created?
A. 1888
B. 1878
C. 1887
D. 1787

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C. 1887

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Which Filipino scientist is recognized as the
father of botany in the Philippines?
A. Jose Rizal
B. Leon Ma. Guerrero
C. Apolinario Mabini
D. Gregorio Zara

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B. Leon Ma. Guerrero

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What was the primary purpose of the Great
Wall of China when it was first built?
A. To symbolize imperial power
B. To protect northern borders from invaders
C. To serve as a trade route
D. To showcase Chinese architectural skills

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B. To protect northern borders from invaders

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He was the inventor of the Telegraph in 1844.
A. Eli Whitney
B. James Hargreaves
C. Tomas Newcomen
D. Samuel Morse

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D. Samuel Morse

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During the American colonization, which
educational institution aimed to enhance
Philippine scientific knowledge?
A. National Research Council
B. Bureau of Science
C. University of Santo Tomas
D. Laboratory Municipal

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B. Bureau of Science

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Who is credited with founding the geocentric
model of the universe?
A. Copernicus
B. Galileo
C. Ptolemy
D. Aristotle

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D. Aristotle

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He is a Greek engineer, physicist and
mathematician who created the ancient alarm
clock used by Egyptians.
A. Aristotle
B. Ptolemy
C. Plato
D. Ctesibius

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D. Ctesibius

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The ancient device used by the Babylonians
for their numerical system is called ____
A. Sexagesimal
B. Ladder
C. Chariot
D. Plough

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A. Sexagesimal

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During the American colonization, which
educational institution aimed to enhance
Philippine scientific knowledge?
A. National Research Council
B. Bureau of Science
C. University of Santo Tomas
D. Laboratory Municipal

A

B. Bureau of Science

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What significant advancement did the Bureau
of Science in the Philippines focus on during
the American regime?
A. Astronomy research
B. Tropical diseases
C. Agriculture
D. Industrialization

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D. Industrialization

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18
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The spinning wheel, which revolutionized
textile production, is believed to have
originated in:
A. China
B. India
C. Europe
D. Mesopotamia

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B. India

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The Renaissance is often called a “rebirth”
because of its:
A. Focus on the afterlife
B. Rediscovery of classical learning and
scientific inquiry
C. Development of industrial machinery
D. Decline in urbanization

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B. Rediscovery of classical learning and
scientific inquiry

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20
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Greek philosopher who was considered as the
Father of Zoology.
A. Thales of Miletus
B. Pythagoras
C. Plato
D. Aristotle

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D. Aristotle

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21
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The invention of gunpowder, which
transformed warfare, is attributed to which
ancient civilization?
A. Roman
B. Greek
C. Indian
D. Chinese

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D. Chinese

22
Q

It is the period where paradigm shifts occurred
and where scientific beliefs that have been
widely embraced and accepted by the people
were challenged and opposed
A. Newtonian Revolution
B. Freudian Revolution
C. Darwinian Revolution
D. Copernican Revolution

A

C. Darwinian Revolution

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24
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his was a research and development program
undertaken during the WWII to produce the
first nuclear weapon.
A. Project Oppenheimer
B. The Manhattan Project
C. Project Trinity
D. Big Bang Project

A

B. The Manhattan Project

25
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Which of the following pairs is NOT properly
matched?
A. China = Acupuncture
B. India = Ayurveda
C. Mesoamerica = Mayan calendar
D. Middle east = Quipu

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D. Middle east = Quipu

26
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Which of the following statements is TRUE
about Id stage-based on Iceberg development
of Freud?
A. This stage uses a high level of reason /
thinking skills.
B. Considers the Conscience, Virtue and
morals
C. Pleasure is highlighted when one child does
not satisfy his/her needs.
D. All of the above.

A

C. Pleasure is highlighted when one child does
not satisfy his/her needs.

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What was the major contribution of the
Copernican Revolution to scientific thought?
A. The development of the microscope
B. The idea that the Earth revolves around
the Sun
C. The discovery of gravity
D. The classification of plants and animals

A

B. The idea that the Earth revolves around
the Sun

28
Q

In Sigmeund Freud’s types of personality, the
following characteristics illustrates the Id
except:
A. Impulsive
B. Fantasy oriented
C. Irrational
D. Values and moral

A

D. Values and moral

29
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Indian Civilization ideas are known for ___,
except.
A. Manufacturing iron and metallurgical
works
B. Mandatory education
C. Mathematics
D. Notable in the field of astronomy.

A

B. Mandatory education

30
Q

Which paradigm shift is associated with the
theory of evolution by natural selection?
A. Copernican
B. Freudian
C. Darwinian
D. Meso-American

A

C. Darwinian

31
Q

Who proposed the heliocentric model of the
solar system?
A. Galileo Galilei
B. Nicolaus Copernicus
C. Isaac Newton
D. Albert Einstein

A

B. Nicolaus Copernicus

32
Q

Which of the following is NOT the impact of
the revolutionary ideas of Copernicus?
A. The theory that the Earth is not the center
of the Universe and is not orbited by other
planets, changed peoples perception about the
universe.
B. It led to the invention of microscope and
development of some medical procedures.
C. It provided pathways to Scientific
Revolution and development of scientific
method.
D. Astronomy advanced with the help of
scientists like Galileo and Keppler.

A

B. It led to the invention of microscope and
development of some medical procedures.

33
Q

Whose theory proposes that all species of
organisms arise and develop through the
natural selection of small, inherited variations
that increase the individual’s ability to
compete, survive, and reproduce?
A. Darwin
B. Copernicus
C. Heidegger
D. Freud

A

A. Darwin

34
Q

It is the period where paradigm shifts occurred
and where scientific beliefs that have been
widely embraced and accepted by the people
were challenged and opposed
A. Newtonian Revolution
B. Freudian Revolution
C. Darwinian Revolution
D. Copernican Revolution

A

C. Darwinian Revolution

35
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In what way did the Darwinian Revolution
impact society?
A. It supported the belief in the divine
creation of species.
B. It introduced a heliocentric model of the
universe.
C. It challenged ideas about human origin
and our place in nature.
D. It promoted the idea of psychoanalysis

A

C. It challenged ideas about human origin
and our place in nature

36
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Which of the following is NOT associated
with the intellectual revolutions discussed in
the document?
A. Meso-American
B. Darwinian
C. Freudian
D. Newtonia

A

A. Meso-American

37
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The Freudian Revolution introduced new
ideas primarily in which field?
A. Physics
B. Psychology
C. Biology
D. Astronomy

A

B. Psychology

38
Q

Which intellectual revolution focused on
understanding subconscious motivations and
the structure of the human psyche?
A. Copernican
B. Darwinian
C. Freudian
D. Asian

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C. Freudian

39
Q

The invention of the steam engine by James
Watt was crucial to which historical
revolution?
A. Enlightenment
B. Agricultural Revolution
C. Scientific Revolution
D. Industrial Revolution

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D. Industrial Revolution

40
Q

The paradigm shifts in Meso-American,
Asian, Middle Eastern, and African societies
primarily focused on:
A. Agricultural innovations
B. Philosophical and societal
transformations
C. Evolution of psychological theories
D. Space exploration

A

B. Philosophical and societal
transformations

41
Q

The Copernican model challenged the
geocentric view of the universe, which was
primarily supported by:
A. Galileo Galilei
B. Aristotle and Ptolemy
C. Isaac Newton
D. Charles Darwin

A

B. Aristotle and Ptolemy

42
Q

What is the unconscious mind, according to
Freud?
A. The part of the mind that is aware of
current thoughts and feelings.
B. The part of the mind that is not directly
accessible to consciousness.
C. The part of the mind that controls
voluntary actions.
D. The part of the mind that is responsible
for logical thinking.

A

B. The part of the mind that is not directly
accessible to consciousness.

43
Q

During which administration was the
Department of Information and
Communications Technology established?
A. Benigno Aquino
B. Rodrigo Duterte
C. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

A

A. Benigno Aquino

44
Q

What is one of the main objectives of science
and technology education in the Philippines?
A. To train professionals for international
migration
B. To promote artistic endeavors
C. To contribute to nation-building
D. To create entertainment platforms

A

C. To contribute to nation-building

45
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During this period, religion, mathematics,
reading and writing, music and arts, and health
and sanitation were mandated in schools.
A. Commonwealth Period
B. Spanish Colonial
C. American Colonization
D. Pre-Colonization

A

B. Spanish Colonial

46
Q

In which colonization did the National
Research Council of the Philippines be
established?
A. Spanish Colonization
B. American Colonization
C. Japanese Colonization
D. Indian Colonization

A

B. American Colonization

47
Q

What is a key historical focus of science and
technology in the Philippines?
A. Developing luxury goods
B. Advancing sustainable agriculture
C. Competing in space exploration
D. Promoting colonial trade routes

A

B. Advancing sustainable agriculture

48
Q

Which government effort aims to enhance
scientific literacy among young Filipinos?
A. Balik Scientist Program
B. Project NOAH
C. K-12 Science Curriculum
D. National Disaster Risk Reduction Plan

A

C. K-12 Science Curriculum

49
Q

Which sector is most impacted by research
and development breakthroughs in the
Philippines?
A. Space exploration
B. Digital marketing
C. Agriculture and health
D. Tourism and hospitality

A
50
Q

Which of the following behaviors can hinder
innovation in an organization?
A. Encouraging experimentation
B. Celebrating failures
C. Micromanagement
D. Cross-functional collaboration

A

A. Encouraging experimentation

51
Q

The Mangyan are indigenous people primarily
found in which area of the Philippines?
A. Cordillera Region
B. Mindoro
C. Palawan
D. Visayas

A

B. Mindoro

52
Q

ne challenge faced by the Philippine science
education system is:
A. Lack of interest in international
collaboration
B. Shortage of resources and facilities
C. Overfunding of research programs
D. Declining global reputation of
researchers

A

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