Division of Pasig City

Humanities and Social Sciences

First Semester / School Year 2019-2020
Second Quarterly Test in Understanding Culture Society and Politics

Name: ______________________________ Strand/Yr./Sec.: ___________________ Score: ______________

Direction: Read each item carefully and encircle the letter that corresponds to answer of your choice.

1. The community is primarily kept socially intact by kinship.

a. tribes b. chiefdoms c. states d. bands

2. What is the primarily characteristic of non-state institutions?

a. They are mandated by special laws.
b. They are self-sustaining institutions.
c. They are profit and non-profit and some are for personal investments.
d. They are socially and culturally oriented for local and national development

3. Basic education
a. right of a child b. privilege for the affluent c. post graduate d. TESDA courses

4. A major latent function of education is _______ care.

a. pastoral b. mutual c. custodial d. absolute

5. It is a Filipino cultural knowledge that attributes an illness to the greeting of a stranger. It is believed
that young children are vulnerable to this.
a. loob b. hiya c. aura d. usog

6. You are the manager of a political campaign for the next National Election 2022. Your goal is to earn
as many votes as possible for your candidate. As such, you will go after the largest social class in
Philippine society which is the:
a. upper class b. middle class c. upper-middle class d. lower class

7. Antonio greeted a gay schoolmate and the latter reciprocated his pleasant actuation with an equally
friendly gesture.
a. companionship b. interaction c. sending a message d. symbol

8. What is the basic function of a trade union?

a. connect and link the workers’ differences
b. protect and promote the workers’ common interest
c. control and propagate the basic rights of the workers
d. democratize and indoctrinate the workers using liberal thoughts

9. It does not characterize a chiefdom

a. the leader has real authority to make decisions affecting the entire territory
b. pantribal associations served as its integrative mechanism
c. the leader can provide centralized direction and can take more decisive actions
d. The leader is at the top of the kinship hierarchy

10. Which statement is devoid of truth

a. gender equality is a part of social change
b. the growing number of OFWs has less significant contribution to social change
c. social media is a effective in the facilitation of social change
d. the Filipino family has undergone significant changes over the past years

11. Many Colonial Baroque-Rococo Churches in the Philippines are very significant in our cultural
history. However, these are also products of this type of society.
a. capitalist b. agrarian c. communist d. feudal
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12. How does the classical learning home school practice its specific function?
a. Students are taught practical arts and sports.
b. Students are shared knowledge and wisdom for their community.
c. Students are taught to read great books, memorize important facts and express ideas effectively.
d. Students are learned in philosophical inquiry, mathematical problems and social responsibilities.

13. Currently the number one concern on the issue of global inequality according to the World Economic
Forum.
a. gender inequality b. income inequality c. social inequality d. cultural inequality

14. Senior high schools offer curriculum designed to prepare students for the three exit paths which
include employment, self-employment and college education.
a. post graduate studies b. non-formal education c. tertiary education d. formal education

15. It refers to the sum total of behavior expectation and activities associated with a social position which
a holder is supposed to carry out and perform.
a. agency b. identity c. role d. power

16. These are places where people deposit their money with corresponding interest on a given period of
time and, or assets for safekeeping.
a. banks b. corporations c. cooperatives d. associations

17. Among the Tagalogs, the pag-susuob is traditionally practiced during ________.
a. Wednesday b. Sunday c. Monday d. Friday

18. The State has overt mechanisms for maintaining the social order using the repression. In today’s
Philippine contemporary issue, what might be a good form of repression?
a. Oplan Tokhang b. Memes c. Cyberbullying d. Family Planning

19. The Sultan of Brunei inherited his authority from his ancestors.
a. Legitimate authority b. charismatic authority
c. traditional authority d. legal-rational authority

20. The city government of Pasig levy taxes from businesses within its territory.
a. redistribution b. reciprocity c. transfer d. market

21. There is a movement that encourages a shift in the system of designing residential buildings from the
traditional to ones which are ventilated by fresh air from outside.
a. adaptation b. mobility c. revolution d. conditioning

22. Ivan’s father runs a business that sell computers online.

a. upper class b. upper-middle class c. middle class d. lower class

23. President Duterte is predisposed to abide by the fundamental law of the Republic of the Philippines
in the performance of his duties as chief executive.
a. fascism b. constitutionalism c. monarchy d. communism

24. Ms. Geraldine is conducting research on women’s experiences during the Marawi Siege. In
conducting her research, what is the primarily role of her subject?
a. co-participants b. authors c. themes d. references

25. After his first wife died, Datu Makwil a Maranao leader married a young maiden named Bai Silay.
Later, he married another Maranao Bai named Amihan, and he also married Bai Minaya. This
provides an example of:
a. monogamy b. polygyny c. polyandry d. serial monogam

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26. Dave has been thinking of putting up a real estate business in which he intends begin by offering
condominium units to his affluent friends and acquaintances.
a. redistribution b. reciprocity c. transfer d. market

27. Ramon checks on the situation of his friends affected by the typhoon in Cagayan through Facebook.
a. mass media b. migration c. social movement d. social networking

28. In a traditional Filipino family the wisdom of the oldest male member outweighs those of the other
members.’
a. structure b. role c. behavior d. status

29. Which statement is devoid of truth

a. past climate change was not caused by humans
b. no factories in Pasig City contribute to global warming
c. both global warming and climate change are environmental phenomena
d. less industrialized barangays are also susceptible to the impact of global warming

30. Lester Jay is the first man hired by his company to be a secretary. He is unsure about what to wear to
work because there are no other males in the company that he can use as a frame of orientation to
evaluate his own behavior. As much Lester Jay is lacking a ___________.
a. social group b. reference group c. secondary group d. primary group

31. Majority of voters supported the candidacy of Mayor Vico Sotto in the last local elections.
a. achieved statuses b. ascribed statuses c. prestige d. esteem

32. Philippine educational program is intended to improve the academic performance of socially and
educationally disadvantaged children.
a. Compensatory Education b. Compulsory Education
c. Primary Education d. Alternative Education

33. People in traditional societies reject romantic love and believe it is more normal to marry someone of
good character and for _____________.
a. personal growth b. children c. a nice home d. economic security

34. Studies show that 1% of the global population controls nearly half of the world’s economic resources.
What does it say about global equality?
a. the world’s economy is improving
b. the world is becoming more egalitarian
c. very few people enjoy the blessings of global resources
d. the world’s governments are starting to establish a more worker-friendly economic environment

35. Pahiyas Festival is traditionally celebrated during _________ every year.

a. May 3 b. May 15 c. June 24 d. December 8

36. Some people are advocating for the re-imposition of curfew to keep youngsters from staying outside
their home at night. This type of social movement is based on:
a. change b. scope c. range d. methods of work

37. Which of the following is NOT part of a collective?

a. Anakbayan b. LFS c. gangs d. TNC
38. Lope needs to develop basic skills before he will transfer to a regular school because he has visual
impairment since birth.
a. TESDA school b. tertiary education c. special education d. day care center

39. In producing their means of subsistence men indirectly produce their actual material life.
a. Hegelian b. Kuhnian c. Heraclitan d. Marxist

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40. Which one does not represent a market
a. supplies of vegetables from the north are offered to retailers
b. businessmen meet to agree on quality standards for household appliances
c. customers survey the price range of new models of gadgets at the mall
d. offering freebies to attract customers

41. Eva is a single mother to two young and bright kids.

a. status b. behavior c. role d. structure

42. Which of the following are the primary components of nga-nga?

a. bunga, apog, sili, tabako b. apog, sambong, liha, tawas
c. sepal, bunga, apog, gata d. bunga, apog, lilit, tabako

43. The city government of Pasig is hopeful that sooner or later a better solution to the traffic problem
within the locality will present itself after a thorough analysis of the issue.
a. paradigm shift b. conflict theory c. nature is change d. progressivism

44. Which perspective focuses on how issues and problems of Philippine Education affect society?
a. feminist b. consensus c. symbolic interactionist d. conflict

45. Filipinos have used these terms which imply mutual helpfulness and sharing of pleasure as well as
of sorrow.
a. dangal and poot b. diwa and loob c. damay and bayanihan d. anihan and ilihan

46. Conflict Theorist believes that non-state institutions are also experiencing this form of oppression.
a. collective bargaining agreement c. controlling of wage hike
b. dispersion of workers in rally d. veto power

47. Within the Guerrero Family. The father or husband holds all of the power. He is the sole decision
maker and dominant agent. This pattern of authority is called:
a. patrilineal b. patriarchal c. patrimony d. patrilocal

48. Which statement is devoid of truth

a. economic inequality in the Southeast Asia is good for the region
b. inequality in the domestic economy is not good for the general population
c. developed countries prey on weak performing economies like the Philippines’
d. raising taxes during economic recession will only harm private businesses

49. Manny Villar, Lucio Tan, Tony Tan Caktiong, John Gokongwei Jr. and Enrique Razon Jr. belong to
the list of the riches persons in the country.
a. social class b. professionals c. ascribed statuses d. working group class

50. Based on Marxism, it is the highest form of praxis that can be observed in a society.
a. rally b. strike c. acculturation d. revolution

Prepared by: Danim R. Majerano & Arnold L. Espinas