Summative Test 4

Question 1

In the Philippines, the image of ______ suggests a deep integration of Christianity and cultural values
- Christ
- Angels
- Mary
- Saints

Answer 1

Christ

Question 2

Despite the tendency of the Filipino culture to be excessive, which results in social problems, society can always find new meaning to prosper. According to Louis Luzbetak, culture is a dynamic concept that welcomes new meanings and interpretations.

• Both statements are false
• The first statement is false, the second is true
• Both statements are true
• The first statement is true, the second is false

Answer 2

• The first statement is true, the second is false

Question 3

Which of the following choices does not speak about the present Filipino political environment according to the Catechism for Filipino Catholics?

• Promotes electoral integrity
• Most serious obstacle to achieving full development
• Relentless corruption of values
• Biggest bane in Philippine society

Answer 3

• Promotes electoral integrity

Question 4

Which term is described as necessary for man’s self-expression and transformation by ‘becoming more of a human being!?

• Education
• Family
• Work
• Property

Answer 4

Work

Question 5

Filipino values are humane and beautiful, if not excessive or lacking. Pakikisama can result in a political dynasty in the realm of politics just for the sake of family interest.

• The first statement is true, the second is false
• Both statements are true
• The first statement is false, the second is true
• Both statements are false

Answer 5

Both statements are true

Question 6

Which term is described as a system where popularity counts more than the knowledge and competence of political candidates?

• Patronage politics
• Pay-off politics
• Politics of personalities
• Political dynasty

Answer 6

• Politics of personalities

Question 7

A certain president in a country moved to make peace treaties between the government and the rebels. She wants peace in her country and for all her people to feel such peace. This peace action advocated and regarded by many is an example of which principle of Catholic Social Teaching?

• Common Good
• Dignity of the Human Person
• Option for the Poor
• Care for our Common Home

Answer 7

Common Good

Question 8

Bernard loves to take care of the Earth. With this, he organizes every summer to gather hundreds of people to plant trees. Which theme of Catholic social teaching does Bernard respond to best?

• Common Good
• Subsidiarity and Participation
• Care for our Common Home
• Solidarity

Answer 8

Care for our Common Home

Question 9

Which of the following statements about why Filipinos still vote for unqualified celebrities with criminal cases is not true?

• More than 60% of Filipinos live in poverty.
• Because of life’s difficulty due to poverty, Filipinos look for entertainment that politicians would exploit
• People are not really thinking at all
• They do not have much time to scrutinize the candidate’s qualifications because of work

Answer 9

People are not really thinking at all

Question 10

Consuelo always fights for the rights of human life. That is why seeing people being killed through extrajudicial killings infuriates her. What principle of Catholic Social Teaching does Consuelo’s fight show?

• Care for our Common Home
• Common Good
• Dignity of the Human Person
• Option for the Poor

Answer 10

• Dignity of the Human Person

Question 11

Street children have a special place in Hanna’s heart. She always celebrates her birthday together with them. Hanna’s attitude shows this theme of Catholic Social Teaching.

• Dignity of the Human Person
• Common Good
• Option for the Poor
• Care for our Common Home

Answer 11

• Option for the Poor

Question 12

Deep religiosity and the practice of popular devotion in the country signifies that there will be no evil in the society. However, Filipinos must work hard to resolve the problem of cultures like extreme pakikisama, exclusivity from close family ties, and indifference due to utang-na-loob.

• The first statement is false, the second is true
• Both statements are true
• The first statement is true, the second is false
• Both statements are false

Answer 12

• The first statement is false, the second is true

Question 13

Which statement about the Philippine Church’s call to be shepherd and teacher to her flock is untrue?

• To inspire people to be confident about their decisions
• To boost the people’s capability to grow and govern themselves and to make leadership accountable
• To deepen the Filipino sense of character
• To promote the spirituality of citizenship toward solidarity

Answer 13

To inspire people to be confident about their decisions

Question 14

Pay-off politics is not a big concern for Filipinos since it never affects our social and economic lives, and it is our culture to pay back. However, in the eyes of our Christian faith, this practice directly contradicts our values of truth and justice.

• Both statements are true
• Both statements are false
• The first statement is false, the second is true
• The first statement is true, the second is false

Answer 14

• The first statement is false, the second is true

Question 15

Which term is described as a system of succession of political power by individuals belonging to the same heritage or multiple members of the same family occupying different positions in the governing sector of a province or city?

• Political dynasty
• Pay-off politics
• Patronage politics
• Politics of personalities

Answer 15

Political dynasty

Question 16

Which term is described as a system based on a feudal master-and-servant relationship where the relationship between a public official and the ordinary citizen is likened to a patron and client?

• Pay-off politics
• Patronage politics
• Political dynasty
• Politics of personalities

Answer 16

• Patronage politics

Question 17

A process by which an ecclesial community lives its Christian faith and experience within a given cultural context is called

• Conversion
• Christianization
• Inculturation
• Enculturation

Answer 17

• Inculturation

Question 18

Which of the following statements embodies the sign of hope in Philippine politics?

• Failure to examine political personalities in favor of popularity acceptance
• Use of political influence
• The practice of “bahala na” mentality
• Discernment and moral outrage in the face of injustice

Answer 18

Discernment and moral outrage in the face of injustice

Question 19

Some of the hostile consequences of political dynasties is the lack of checks and balances in the government. Another adverse effect is the damage to family relationships because of the insatiable quest for money and power.

• Both statements are false
• Both statements are true
• The first statement is true, the second is false
• The first statement is false, the second is true

Answer 19

Both statements are true

Question 20

Peace and joy are examples of this principle in Catholic social teaching because these are shared with all but are not privately owned by anyone. Which theme of Catholic social teaching does Bernard respond to best?

• Common Good
• Subsidiarity and Participation
• Care for our Common Home
• Solidarity

Answer 20

Common Good