PRESIDENT CORAZON “CORY” C.

AQUINO NATIONAL HIGHSCHOOL

Maricaban, Pasay City
First Periodic Examination
INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE PERSON
Grade 11-HUMSS

Directions: Read and understand each question/s carefully and choose the BEST answer. Write the letter of your choice on your answer
sheet. NO ERASURES.

1. Why is there a need to philosophize?

A. It is the basic of critical thinking and analysis
B. It is man’s overbounding curiosity that drives him to ask questions
C. Man is confronted by experiences which challenge his ideas and framework
D. All of the above
2. Branch of philosophy which deals with beauty and what makes things “beautiful”. What do you call this?
A. Aesthetics C. Metaphysics
B. Ethics D. Political
3. Who is the philosopher in the original sense of the world?
A. A clever and tricky arguer
B. Someone who studies the stars and planets
C. A person primarily interested in the truth about moral matter
D. A lover and pursuer of wisdom, regardless of the subject matters.
4. What is the practical use of philosophy in our lives?
A. Help us be more open to new and different ideas
B. Enables us to analyze a problem and come up with alternative solutions
C. Enables a person to engage in critical analysis and interpretation of concepts arguments and problems
D. All of the above
5. As we grow older, our questions are influenced by our experience and circumstances. Our lives become more meaningful
because we search for answer and truth. Which among the following is the essence of philosophy?
A. Make reflection C. Understand the world
B. Make an argument D. Search for answer to life questions
6. What is the BEST definition of philosophy.
A. it refers to an attitude toward certain activities
B. it deals with the study of the process governing thought and conduct
C. it investigates the principle and laws that regulate the universe and underlie all knowledge
D. it is the study that uses human reason to investigate the ultimate causes, reasons, and principles which govern all things
7. It deals with the study of the origin, structures, methods, nature and veracity of human knowledge. What major field of
philosophy is this?
A. Axiology B. Epistemology C. Logic D. Metaphysics
8. It deals with the questions of reality- it’s nature, meaning and existence?
A. Axiology B. Epistemology C. Logic D. Metaphysics
9. The world philosophy comes from two Greek words; philos and Sophia. The ancient greeks used this term to refer to what?
A. Love of self B. Love of wisdom C. Logic of freedom D. Love of knowledge
10. Who was considered the foremost philosopher of ancient times and made great contributions to the field of ethics?
A. Aristotle B. Plato C. Pythagoras D. Socrates
11. You often encounter arguments in formal debate where participants explain their proposition. What is an argument?
A. Shouting match C. Provide reasons to convince the listene
B. Any verbal attempt to persuade D. A factual disagreement between people
12. This refers to the clear awareness and understanding of something and it is the product of questions that allow for clear answer
provided by facts.
A. Facts B. Knowledge C. Opinion D. Truth
13. Philosophers emphasize the importance of belief as a basis for determining the truth. How do we know that what we believe is
true?
A. If it is based on true
B. Can be justified of proven through the use of one’s senses
C. Getting a consensus or having people agree on common belief
D. All of the above
14. When looking at an opinion be aware of bias or the personal views of the person presenting it. Which statement is correct?
A. Biases can be avoided in any discussion
B. Biases are errors in reasoning but may influence other people
C. Biases are not necessarily errors in reasoning but refer to influences which affect the views of the people
D. None of the above

15. Which is common characteristic of philosophical questions?

A. They are strictly empirical questions.
B. They are purely sematic questions.
 C. They aren’t relevant to ordinary, everyday situations
D. They involve fundamental concepts that are unavoidable by the thoughtful person
16. Which of the following shows a philosophical reflection?
A. She is writing about her experience
B. The teacher is interpreting a concept
C. He is thinking about a difficult question
D. The man is asking about the meaning life
17. Which is considered truth among propositions?
A. Cable is expensive
B. Wine tastes better than beer
C. Christianity is the best religion
D. The earth revolves around the sun
18. An objective evaluation of opinions and an awareness of our personal biases can help us make wise choices. Which are
important tools to distinguish facts from opinions?
A. Beliefs and logic C. Logic and critical thinking
B. Logic and speculation D. Speculation and critical thinking
19. Which is the best definition for freedom?
A. Freedom is a right person
B. Freedom is the power to create and define oneself
C. Freedom is an intrinsic and essential property of the person
D. Freedom is rooted in the human person’s self determination and the exercises of the intellect and free will
20. Opinions provided conclusion or perspective regarding certain situations. How are we going evaluate opinions?
A. Ask the opinion of a third party
B. Assume initially that is not true
C. Compare them to your own opinions
D. Assess arguments and ask relevant questions
21. This refers to faulty reasoning and some of these may be intentional as the person making the claim is desperate to convince
you to accept his arguments. What do you call this term?
A. Arguments B. Bias C. Fallacies D. Opinion
22. Which refers to the separation of the body and spirit?
A. Death B. Dream C. Meditation D. Transcendence
23. Which of the following is not a characteristic of the human person?
A. Dignity C. Determination
B. Vested interest D. Is able to reach out and interact with others
24. He presented that the human person has 2 different aspects the body and the soul. Who was the Greek philosopher who
formulate this?
A. Aristotle B. Democritus C. Plato D. Socrates
25. Which is true in the following statements
I. Before we begin to relate with others, we, must first be aware of ourselves
II. Interpersonal relations include the appreciation of the talents of disabled person
III. Interpersonal relations are made possible when the person become aware of himself or herself
A. I B. II C. I, II D. I,III
26. A well-known Greek philosopher who wrote down his mentor’s teachings and incorporated some of his new ideas into them.
His teachings and writings were considered the foundation of western philosophy who was he?
A. Aristotle B. Confucius C. Plato D. Socrates
27. Why is reflection is considered as an important aspect of philosophy?
A. Requires a person to examine ones thought feelings and actions
B. Enables a person to think critically
C. Helps to make a wise decision
D. All of the above
28. This refers to a persons ability to apply knowledge to daily particularly in the making sound choices and judgement?
A. Dignity B. reflect C. Self-awareness D. Wisdom
29. Which is considered an opinion among the propositions?
A. The sun is a star
B. USA lost in the Vietnam war
C. THOUSANDS WERE KILLED IN SYRIA
D. THE EARTH WAS CREATED BY AN OMNIPOTENT GOD
30. WHICH EXAMPLES OF FALLACY SHOWS CAUSE AND EFFECTS?
A. I have the rights to free speech; therefore you can’t stop me from talking
B. You come from a family of doctors and intellectuals surely you can do better in this counsel
C. Ever since you brought that sweater, everything has been going wrong in your life. You should get rid of it
D. These cases of robbery in this district have convinced me that this city has become the den of thieves and criminals
31. WHICH EXAMPLES OF FALLACY SHOWS APPEAL TO TRADITION?
A. I have the rights to free speech; therefore you can’t stop me from talking
B. You come from a family of doctors and intellectuals surely you can do better in this counsel
C. Ever since you brought that sweater, everything has been going wrong in your life. You should get rid of it
D. Marriage should be between a man and woman. It has been so for a long time in this country; it should remain so today
and, in the future.
32. Philosophers considered a human person as defined by union of the body and the spirit. What do you mean by the “union of
the body and the spirit”
A. The body and spirit come together to form a whole
B. Both the human body and the spirit define human nature and experience
C. The human persons nature given rises to the characteristics that define the person
D. All the above
33. Death is commonly understand as the end of bodily functions which signals the end of a persons life which statement is true
about death?
A. Death comes unexpectedly
B. Our experience of death is personal
C. Death is certain but also mystery
D. The Filipinos believe that death is an ultimately reality which everything is equal
34. What makes the ideas in a philosophical research valid and sound?
A. The premises are true
B. The conclusion is false
C. Both premises and conclusion are true\
D. Premises are true conclusion is false
35. I don’t agree with jones when he says we should wait for a trial, and ill tell you why. I don’t approve of letting someone get
away with murder that’s why I said lets hang him now. What fallacy does this most cleary illustrate?
A. STRAWMAN C.ARGUMENTUM AD HOMINEM
B. BLACK OR WHITE FALLACY D. RED HERRING
36. Democracy as form of society is best defined as one which “sovereignty resides in the people and the government authority
emanates from them”. What is the best interpretation for this?
A. Sovereignty resides in the king and queen
B. Sovereignty resides in the elder community
C. Sovereignty resides in the government and its ruler
D. The real sovereign the ones who possess power are the people as a whole
37. Logic is not a branch of philosophy that focuses on the analysis of arguments. What is NOT true about arguments?
A. Not all arguments are truthful
B. It can lead people to either right or wrong
C. All arguments have the same merit because all are presented well
D. Arguments are given by persons who have ill intentions and wish to twist or manipulate facts to suit their own purposes.
38. You may find asking the question; “do I even have to buy a new t shirt today?” am I better off spending my money on other
things? What sort of person wears this t shirt? Which of the following describe the situation?
A. Analyzing C. Philosophizing
B. Giving conclusion D. Reflecting
39. Which action will lead to authentic dialogue?
A. I do not like being with other people in strange situation
B. I am only nice to people I know and tend to ignore strangers
C. I welcome new opportunities to welcome new people and get to know them better
D. Id rather be with a few trusted friends than be with many people I do not really know
40. Which situation shows concern to the environment?
A. A person who build his house in his tress in his own backyard
B. A businessman buys a farmland an converts it to a subdivision
C. A mining operation decided to save cost and did not construct an effective strong mining facilities
D. A local officials had a campaign to set aside a several hectares or forested families in their city watershed
41. The love and wisdom. It is an activity of thought where reason and logic are used to understand reality and answer question of
knowledge, morality, and human nature. It may be describe as either a body of knowledge or an intellectual property
A. Psychology
B. Philosophy
C. Methaphysics
D. Ontology
42. Rising temp of the oceans and the earth surface causing melting of polar ice caps, rising sea levels and also abnormal patterns
of flashfloods excessive snow or desertification what environmental problem is being refferd to?
A. Deplition of natural resources
B. Floods and typhoons
C. Pollution
D. Global warming
43. It is good judgement, considering the consequences of an action using common sense and discretion exercising caution and
conforming to reason and decency
A. INDIVIDUALITY
B. FRUGALITY
C. Virtue
D. D. PRUDENCE
44. Meeting the needs of present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
A. Awareness program
B. Improvement lead
C. Leap plan
D. Sustainable development
45. It is the quality of being thrifty, sparing or economical in the consumptions of resources and avoiding waste lavishness, or
extravagance
A. INDIVIDUALITY
B. FRUGALITY
C. TRUE
D. PRUDENCE
46. He was clergyman who mad a horrible prediction that the earth could not indefinitely support an ever-increasing human
population
A. Bertrand Russell
B. Gareth evans
C. Thomas malthus
D. John dewey
47. It looks at all aspects of a given situation or problem
A. GENERALITY CONSTRAINT
B. PARTIAL POINT OF VIEW
C. WHOLESOME VIEWNESS
D. HOLISTIC POINT OF VIEW
48. According to this person, if the body dies and the soul remains, it can never be called a human being
A. THOMAS THOMPSON
B. THOMAS HOBBES
C. THOMAS PETER
D. THOMAS AQUINAS
49. Human being is composed of body soul or mind or spirit separately. This belief is called
A. Religious Fallacy
B. Disembodied Spirit
C. Embodied Spirit
D. Unspirited body view
50. According to the ancient sources, he was the first to ask what is the basic element of the universe from which all else comes?
A. Thales of miletus
B. Phytagoras
C. Aristotle
D. Socrates