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sovereignty rights and interests. From the political standpoint, it is 22. 82.
referred to as: 23. 83.
A. State C. Sovereignty 24. 84.
B. Government D. Territory 25. 85.
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2. What was the First Philippine Republic?
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A. The Republic proclaimed in Malolos 29. 89.
B. The Republic proclaimed under the 1935 Constitution. 30. 90.
C. The Republic of the Philippines proclaimed in 1946 31. 91.
D. The Republic proclaimed under the Japanese-sponsored 32. 92.
Constitution 33. 93.
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3. Which type of government did Aguinaldo establish? 36. 96.
A. Unitary C. Republican 37. 97.
B. Revolutionary D. Oligarchic 38. 98.
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4. What characteristic(s) of government is established by the 1987 41. 101.
Constitution? 42. 102.
I. Presidential system of government with three branches 43. 103.
II. Parliamentary system of government 44. 104.
III. The three branches of government are separate and 45. 105.
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independent of each other
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IV. The three branches of government have a check and 48. 108.
balance over each other. 49. 109.
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A. I and IV C. I, Ill and IV 51. 111.
B. II, Ill and IV D. II only 52. 112.
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5. Which policy is an innovation of the 1987 Constitution? 55. 115.
A. To provide urban land reform and social housing program 56. 116.
B. To establish a-parliamentary form of government 57. 117.
C. To give priority to education, science and technology, arts, 58. 118.
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culture and sports 60. 120.
D. To give "grant" of lands of public domain to qualified citizens
6. Which is a new mode for proposing amendments to the Constitution D. Presence of elections through popular will
as provided for by the 1987 Constitution?
A. Citizens' Assemblies C. Referendum 10. Which right is violated by wiretapping?
B. Plebiscite D. People's initiative A. The right to private property
B. The right to privacy of communication
7. Based on the classifications of government which applies to the C. The right to information on matters of public concern
present Philippine government? D. Freedom of expression
A. Hereditary C. De jure government
B. Consolidated D. De facto government 11. Which is a legislative check on the President?
A. Rejection of appointment/s by the President
8. If our present government is a democracy, where does power B. Prescription of the qualifications of the President
reside? C. Prescription of qualifications of judges of lower courts
A. In the Filipino people C. In Congress D. Inquiry into the wisdom of any pardon given by the President
B. In the President D. In the Supreme Court
12. Which is a judicial check on the executive and legislative branches
9. Which does NOT properly describe a republican and democratic of the government?
state? A. Judges the constitutionality of executive orders
A. Existence of a bill of rights. B. Determines the term of a member of the House of
B. Observance of the principle of separation of powers and a Representatives
system of checks and balances C. Prescribes the qualifications of the President
D. Prescribes the qualifications of a Senator
16. All appropriation, revenue or traffic bills, etc. shall originate 32. Which is the coldest continent?
exclusively in the: A. Asia, its northern part C. America
A. House of Representatives C. Senate B. Europe D. Antarctica
B. Sangguniang Panlalawigan D. Supreme court
33. It is the longest mountain chain in the world:
17. It is also called as the Tanodbayan: A. Andes C. Kunlun
A. Court of Appeals C. Sandiganbayan B. Himalayas D. Pamir
B. Ombudsman D. Supreme Court
34. Most of the people in Latin America during the colonial period came
18. Father of Local Government in the Philippines from what known place in the world?
A. Benigno Aquino C. Aquilino Pimentel A. Amazon Rainforest C. Iberian Peninsula
B. TG Guingona D. Franklin Drilon B. Andes Mountain D. Oceania
19. Which is the fourth largest island in the country, often visited by 35. One of the largest cities in the world, having the greatest population
typhoons .and with a very rugged interior? of any city often referred as the “City that Never Sleeps”?
A. Negros C. Samar A. Hawaii C. Las Vegas
B. Bohol D. Leyte B. California D. New York
20. How has the fragmented nature of the topography of the Philippines 36. Which part of the earth can experience six months of continuous
affected the nation's progress? daylight and six months continuous darkness each year?
A. No pattern in the state of economic progress can be drawn A. Greenland C. North Pole
B. The state of the nation's economic progress is more or less B. Iceland D. Pacific Ocean
the same across regions
C. The state of economic progress differs across regions. 37. From whom did we learn the love for lavish fiestas or celebrations?
D. Regions in the northern part of the country are more A. The Americans C. The Spaniards
economically progressive than those in the southern part. B. The Japanese D. The Malays
21. The three largest islands in the Philippines? 38. Hitler's move to eliminate the Jews was an act of:
A. Luzon, Mindanao, Samar C. Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao A. Genocide C. Suicide
B. Luzon, Samar, Leyte D. Luzon, Mindanao, Leyte B. Ethnocide D. Infanticide
22. In its mountains you mine gold. It also supplies most part of Luzon 39. What religion suffered heavily in Europe during the Nazi Holocaust?
with fresh flowers and vegetables because of its climate. Which A. Atheist C. Jew
province is this? B. Buddhist D. Islam
A. Apayao C. Mt. Province
B. Benguet D. Ifugao 40. Which describes the Asian continent correctly?
A. The 4 "cradles of civilization" are all in it
23. Cebu is to Sinulog as ________is to Dinagyang B. Its people have a longer life expectancy than any other
A. Panay C. Laguna continent.
B. llo-ilo D. Bohol C. It has more land and people and a higher population density
than any other continent
24. Where do devotees to Sto. Nino flocks in January for its "Ati- D. It has two pronounced seasons, the dry and wet seasons
atihan"?
A. Aklan C. Tagbilaran 41. Which place in China are said to be cradles of ancient civilization?
B. Tacloban D. Cebu A. Huang Ho and Yangtze Valleys
B. Nile Valley
25. Complete this analogy: Nile River: World -_______ Philippines C. Tigris-Euphrates Valley
A. Amburayan River C. Rio Grande of Mindanao D. Indus Valley
B. Cagayan River D. Agusan River
42. The greatest contribution of Mesopotamia to civilization is:
A. Cuneiform C. Behistun Rock
44. “The face that launched a thousand ships” was the famous saying 57. Who was the first editor of "La Solidaridad"?
in reference to the cause of war in ancient times in Greece. Which A. Graciano Lopez Jaena C. Jose Rizal
war is referred to in this saying? B. Antonio Luna D. Marcelo H. del Pilar
A. Persian War C. Peloponnesian War
B. Trojan War D. Crimean War 58. The event that implicated the three priests Burgos, Gomez and
Zamora which resulted to their execution was the:
45. It is a social system in which most relationships are personal or A. Cavite Mutiny C. Ilocos Rebellion
traditional. It is found in the rural areas in the Philippines. B. Cry of Pugadlawin D. Bacoor Massacre
A. Gesellschaft C. Primary group
B. Gemeinschaft D. Caste system 59. In which order did the following occupy the Philippines?
A. Spaniards, Americans, Japanese, British
46. When Berlin was being disputed between East and West Germany, B. Spaniards, Americans, British, Japanese
in which part of Germany was it located? C. British, Spaniards. Americans, Japanese
A. East Germany D. Spaniards, British, Americans, Japanese
B. Boundary of Austria and Germany
C. Boundary of East and West Germany 60. Which of the following events in the Philippine history was the
D. West Germany latest?
A. Declaration of Martial Law by presidential proclamation
47. The Byzantine Empire was established during: B. Ratification of Visiting Forces Agreement
A. Homeric Age C. Termination of the RP-US Military Bases Agreement
B. The time of the Caesars D. End of martial rule through EDSA "people power" revolution
C. Thousand years after the “fall of Rome”
D. Invasion of the Germanic tribes 61. Through whose effort was Gen. Aguinaldo given sufficient time to
escape from pursuit of the American army?
48. Wars are fought as a means to settle conflicts. After the bloody A. Juan Luna C. Antonio Luna
encounters, a war is officially ended through? B. Marcelo del Pilar D. Gregorio del Pilar
A. Alliance C. Ceasefire
B. Treaty D. Armistice 62. Who was the revolutionary leader who continued to struggle even
after the establishment of American rule and established the
49. Which countries were referred to as the Allied Powers in World War Republika ng Katagalugan?
II? A. Simeon Ola C. Macario Sakay
A. USA, Russia, France, England B. Artemio Ricarte D. Miguel Malvar
B. France, England, USSR, USA
C. England, France, China, Russia 63. The Negritos or Aetas are known to be the earliest inhabitants of
D. Russia, England, USA, France our islands. After them who came first as permanent settlers?
A. The Malays C. The Indonesians
50. World War II in the Philippines ended when the Japanese B. The Chinese D. The Spaniards
surrendered after the bombing of:
A. Bataan and Corregidor C. Tokyo and Kyoto 64. Which is a visible Hispanic legacy?
B. Hiroshima and Nagasaki D. Pearl Harbor A. Love for fast food
B. Love for basketball
51. Which statement on the ASEAN is correct? C. Prevalence of noodles
A. Its members are Philippines, Taiwan, Indonesia, Singapore, D. Prevalence of Spanish surnames among Filipinos
and Thailand
B. This is an association of five Southeast nations for nation 65. Who among the Presidents of the Philippines was known for his
building. love for the "little man" and opened Malacanang Palace to all?
C. Its members are Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, A. Ferdinand Marcos C. Carlos P. Garcia
and Thailand B. Ramon Magsaysay D. Elpidio Quirino
D. This is the same-as the Association of Southeast Asia.
66. He was the greatest general of First Philippine Republic?
52. With which country is her relationship with the Philippines strained A. Apolinario Mabini C. Antonio Luna
as a result of the country's claim over Sabah? B. Juan Luna D. Emilio Aguinaldo
A. Borneo C. Indonesia
B. Malaysia D. Brunei 67. Which statement is CORRECT?
A. Gov. Howard Taft was the last governor of the civil
53. Which was rejected by the Filipinos under the Spanish rule? government in 1901.
A. introduction of democratic ways and liberal ideas B. Gen. Douglas Mac Arthur was the first governor of the civil
B. Free and compulsory instruction through the public school government in 1901.
system C. Gov. Howard Taft was the predecessor of Gen. D. Mac Arthur.
C. Taxation without representation D. Gen. Douglas Mac Arthur was the predecessor of Gov.
D. Abolition of the tobacco monopoly Howard Taft.
54. Corazon Aquino is to Freedom Constitution as Ferdinand Marcos is 68. If the following events are arranged according to occurrence, which
to______ should come LAST?
A. Subservience to America C. New society A. Arrest of opposition leaders like Benigno Aquino Jr
B. Ties with Asian nations D. "Filipinos First" policy B. Suspension of the writ of Habeas corpus
C. Declaration of martial law
55. In whose term was the celebration date of Philippine Independence D. Bomb explosion during the proclamation rally of the senatorial
Day changed from July 4 to June 12? slate of the Liberal Party, at Plaza Miranda
A. Diosdado Macapagal C. Ferdinand Marcos
B. Carlos P. Garcia D. Elpidio Quirino 69. Who led the first Europeans who arrived in the Philippine history?
76. What kind of government was installed under the 1973 Constitution 87. In his novel El Filibusterismo, why did he make the Revolution fail?
under the Marcos regime? A. Because he wanted to cushion the impact of his novel on the
A. Modified Presidential system Spaniards
B. Modified Parliamentary system B. Because he conceived of-it only as a peaceful revolution
C. Military system C. Because he was afraid he might incite rebellion
D. Bicameral system D. Because he wanted to instill in the Filipino minds their
unpreparedness for an armed revolution
77. The incident that led to the outbreak of the Filipino-American war
was: 88. In El Filibusterismo, who was the character who is like Rizal’s father
A. Pres. McKinley’s proclamation of the Benevolent Assimilation who owned a land which was confiscated by the Spanish friars?
policy A. Kapitan Tiago C. Kabesang Tales
B. The San Juan Bridge incident where a Filipino soldier was B. Padre Irene D. Placido Penitente
shot by an American sentry
C. The Battle of Manila Bay 89. In which poem did Rizal inspire every Filipino to offer one's life for
D. Aguinaldo’s declaration of Independence one's country?
A. Mi Retire C. A La Juventud Filipina
78. Which order of governments correctly applies during the American B. Las Flores del Heidelberg D. Mi Ultimo Adios
regime?
A. Civil, military, commonwealth 90. This is the longest essay written by Dr. Jose Rizal?
B. Military, civil, commonwealth A. Love of Country
C. Civil, commonwealth, military B. A La Juventud Filipina
D. Military, commonwealth, civil C. The Indolence of Filipino People
D. To My Fellow Children
79. When the Japanese came, Manila was declared an “Open City” by
McArthur. Open City means: 91. This is the case charged against Rizal by the Spanish authorities?
A. Manila was open for trade A. Sedition C. Rebellion
B. Manila was open for negotiation B. Passion D. Murder
C. Manila was open for Japanese occupation
D. Manila was open for both Japanese and American to stay 92. Four days after the founding of the La Liga Filipina, Rizal was
arrested and imprisoned at Fort Santiago without due process of
80. During the World War II, the Filipino-American forces last defense law. Who was the Governor-General of the country who ordered the
against the Japanese took place in: arrest and banishment of Rizal in Dapitan?
A. Bataan C. Manila A. Ramon Blanco C. Camilo Polavieja
B. Corregidor D. Tarlac B. Eulogio Despujol D. Emilio Terrero
81. The combined Filipino and American Forces during the Japanese 93. Who was the Katipunero through whom the Katipunan was
invasion was: discovered by Fr. Mariano Gil?
A. Hukbalahap Movement C. USAFFE A. Apolonio de la Cruz C. Jose del Rosario
B. Allied Powers D. Philippine Constabulary B. Teodoro Patino D. Daniel Tirona
102. For the organization and registration of a cooperative, what is the 115. If buyers expect the price of a good to rise in the future, the result
required minimum number of persons? is?
A. 25 C. 30 A. A decrease in supply today
B. 15 D. 20 B. A decrease in quantity demanded today
C. An increase in supply today
103. The Philippines has a favorable balance of trade when: D. An increase in demand today
A. Its merchandise imports exceeds its' merchandise exports
B. Its merchandise exports exceeds its merchandise imports 116. Which is the ultimate aim of the Constitutional mandate on social
C. It has huge reserve of gold, justice?
D. Its merchandise imports equal its merchandise exports A. To reduce the gap between the rich and the poor.
B. To eradicate poverty
104. A country does not need to specialize in everything. She needs to C. To attain social equality
concentrate on that thing which she is good at. This thought is in D. To conscienticize the rich to share their wealth with the poor
line with the economic principle of:
A. Profit and loss C. Opportunity and cost 117. Which is a proof that Philippine laws have given women-equality
B. Supply and demand D. Comparative advantage with men in terms of rights?
118. Which problem is created when Filipinas are legally or illegally sent
to other countries as mail order brides and end up in prostitution
houses?
A. Piracy C. Human trafficking
B. Terrorism D. White slavery
119. Why is this present era in the world named as Information Age?
A. Emphasis in schools is acquisition of information.
B. Information is at its height as a result of its accumulation
through the years.
C. The shift in global economy is towards the manipulation of
information.
D. This is the period of correcting all erroneous information from
the past.
120. Why is the Philippines said to have the largest Diaspora network in
the world?
A. OFWs dollar remittances prop the nation's economy
B. A number of Filipinas marry foreigners
C. Its insular nature makes its people live far apart
D. About 11% of its population is overseas
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