The Social Science Reviewer Part I

Social science is the branch of science devoted to the study of societies and the relationships among individuals within those societies. The term was formerly used to refer to the field of sociology, the original "science of society", established in the 19th century. This is the Social Science reviewer compiled by LET Review University.

1. The Comprehensive Land reform Program (CARP) provides a person, association, or corporation cannot own or retain agricultural land which is more than how many hectares?

a. 10

b. 7

c. 5

d. 3

2. Without limiting the rights of parents to rear their children, the Constitution provides compulsory elementary education for _________.

a. adult citizens and out of school youth

b. all children of pre-school age

c. all physical able individuals

d. all children of school age

3. Which of the following teaching-learning process demonstrates the action learning approach to values education?

a. Students engage in role playing of different characters

b. Teachers assigns groups to discuss different national moral issues

c. Students and teachers participate in a community immersion program

d. Teacher and student’s debate actively on moral issues

4. What is the social scientist’s explanation of the relationship of a leader to history?

a. Had any great leader been different than he was, the course of would have been different.

b. Leaders are product of their times

c. History is a reflection of great leaders

d. Every great movement is the lengthened shadow of a great man.

5. Who was known as the “Tagalog Joan of Arc” because of her exploits during the revolution?

a. Trinidad Tecson

b. Gregoria de Jesus

c. Teresa Magbanua

d. Agueda Kahabagan

6. Which is the correct chronological order of the events in history listed below?

I. Execution of Dr. Jose Rizal

II. Declaration of the first Philippine independence

III. The EDSA Revolution

IV. World War II

a. I, IV, II, III

b. II, I, IV, III

c. II, I, III, IV

d. I, II, IV, III

7. Who was the founder and first editor of La Solidaridad in Barcelona, Spain and was considered the greatest orator of the Filipino colony in Spain?

a. Mariano Ponce

b. Marcelo H. del Pilar

c. Graciano Lopez

d. Gregorio H. del Pilar

8. Which of the following forces of social change have the greatest impact upon the traditional Filipino family in the 20th century?

a. Specialization and Assimilation

b. Socialization and Stratification

c. Industrialization and Urbanization

d. Immigration and Migration

9. To be moral person is to _________.

a. Be acceptable by society

b. Know and act upon the “ought to be” and the “ought to do”

c. Be able to follow the dictates of one’s conscience

d. Be integrated in speech, feeling, thinking and action

10. During the American Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg was fought in_________.

a. Virginia

b. Pennsylvania

c. Georgia

d. South Carolina

11. Which of the following characterizes the behavior pattern of deferred gratification?

a. the lower class

b. the middle class

c. the minority groups

d. the upper class

12. Democracy refers to the involvement of all the citizens in the control of government, while an oligarchy relegates control of government to _________.

a. religious group

b. an autocrat

c. a select few

d. the mother country

13. The katipunan in Cavite was divided into two factions – the Magdiwang and the Magdalo while the Magdiwang in Cavite was led by Mariano Alvarez, who led the Magdalo faction?

a. Ciriaco Bonifacio

b. Baldomero Aguinaldo

c. Daniel Tirona

d. Artemio Ricarte

14. The benevolent assimilation proclamation on December 21, 1898 was the first official indication of American policy regarding the Philippines. It is expressly indicated the intention of the United States to stay in the Philippines by exercising the right of sovereignty over the Filipinos. Who was the American President who issued “Benevolent Assimilation” policy?

a. Wilson

b. Eisenshower

c. Roosevelt

d. McKinley

15. In the teaching of democratic beliefs in the classroom, which of the following is MOST consistent with current educational thought?

a. The teacher should effectively lead the discussion on current affairs in the classroom

b. Democratic belief can be taught based on respect for individual worth and faith in the ability of people to govern themselves

c. Democracy as the smoothest form of government is emphasized

d. Democratic beliefs can be taught by assuring that celebrations are observed to honor national heroes

16. Mass society is described as being composed of anonymous individual. The word “anonymous” is used to convey the idea that the individuals involved _________.

a. have little influence on decision making since they are not organized

b. are unaware of other individuals exposed to the same stimuli

c. are known only to those who control the mass media

d. are unaware that there are mass audiences.

17. The Constitution provides that no educational institution shall be established exclusively for aliens, except those for _________.

a. citizens of ASEAN member countries

b. Permanent alien residents

c. foreign diplomatic personnel and their dependents

d. employers of Filipino overseas workers in the Middle East

18. In every society, certain positions are assigned to individuals on the basis of age, sex , marital status, and similar other criteria. These patterns are _________.

a. taught in school

b. universally accepted and practiced

c. culturally defined

d. learned from parents

19. An aspect of Philippine culture that does much to promote interpersonal communication beyond the community boundary is _________.

a. zarzuela

b. Tagalog movies

c. election

d. fiesta celebration

20. Which is least likely to be a function of a trade association?

a. influencing government policy

b. protecting the reputation of the industry

c. encouraging competition

d. standardizing size of products

21. Thou shall love God and thy honor above all things. God as fountain of all truth, of all justice and all activity; thy honor is the only power which will be oblige thee to be truthful, just industrious. This one of the commandments lifted from whose Decalogue.

a. Andres Bonifacio

b. Emilio Jacinto

c. Emilio Aguinaldo

d. Apolinario Mabini

22. It is important to consider that the world population problem cannot be adequately resolved by simply producing more food. Increased food reproduction cannot keep pace with current increases in world reputation. “ It maybe concluded from this quotation that the author _________.

a. favors a policy allowing food production to keep pace with population

b. opposes cooperative sharing of the worlds food resources

c. opposes economic sanctions against countries that encourage overproduction of food

d. advocates a drastic reduction in the birth rate

23. One of the stages in moral development approach which is an instrumental relationship is best illustrated by _________.

a. Everyone is an instrument for good deeds

b. I will do what I think is right no matter what happens

c. Good work is rewarded and bad work is punished

d. You scratch my back and will scratch yours

24. Of the following statements, the best example that represents functional illiteracy is _________.

a. inability to comply with graduation requirements

b. inability to apply basic communication skills in expressing ideas

c. failure to pass a qualifying examination

d. failure to graduate from high school

25. A society that adopts the democratic view of education places great emphasis on _________.

a. the selection of textbook to be use in school

b. the essential dignity of all individuals

c. choice of leaders in charge of education

d. compulsory schooling for all citizens

26. Through the process of socialization, the individual is able to _________.

a. become an adult member of society

b. satisfy his personal needs and drives

c. learn to dialogue with peers and adults

d. function as contributing member of the group

27. The principal legal forms of business organizations are _________.

a. open shop, union shop, closed shop

b. partnership, charter, single proprietorship

c. single proprietorship, partnership, corporation

d. corporation, charter, stock company

28. Emilio Jaconto’s literacy works were written in Tagalog and a small part in Spanish The best in all of his works was written on October 8, 1897. It was visibly an animation of Rizal’s “Mi Ultimo Adios” what was the title of this poem?

a. Amor Patrio

b. Ala Patria

c. Ala Juventud Filipina

d. Mi Madre

29. The right to life, liberty, property as well as the pursuit of happiness are basic human rights which are embodied in an international document signed by different countries on December 10, 1948. What is this document?

a. U.S Constitution

b. Universal Declaration of Human Rights

c. Social Contract

d. Magna Carta

30. The Code of Kalantia which was allegedly written in 1443 gave the early Filipinos insight into _________.

a. the country’s education system

b. the formal and informal system of education

c. families characterized by nobility

d. personal and social relations

31. The primary source of the objectives of education in the Philippines at present is the _________.

a. Report of the Monroe Commission

b. Tydings McDuffe Act

c. The Philippine Constitution

d. The Swanson Report

32. The fundamental aim of the ASEAN as an organization of Southeast Asian Nations is to _________.

a. safeguard the peace and prosperity of the region

b. develop the natural resources of the member countries

c. foster economic, social and cultural cooperation

d. Provide facilities for professional and technical training

33. The voyage of Ferdinand Magellan is considered the greatest single achievement n the history of sea exploration and discovery because it _________.

a. made Spain the mistress of the sea

b. prove that the world is not flat

c. marked the discovery of westward route to the East

d. marked the first circumnavigation of the globe

34. An important factor which has contributed to the weakness in the internalization desirable social values is the _________.

a. minimum recognition and appreciation given to teachers

b. lack of models among the very people expected to exemplify these values

c. lack of follow up systems from one grade level to another

d. use of approaches which are mainly cognitive rather than effective

35. The preservation and development of Filipino culture should be one of the responsibilities of the State as provided in the Constitution in order to promote _________.

a. international recognition

b. national interest

c. national identify

d. historical awareness

36. The breakdown of feudalism started first in _________.

a. Hungary

b. Russia

c. France

d. England

37. The Filipino wants to be accepted by his fellowman for what he is and to be treated according to his status. He can achieve this by _________.

a. offering his services in whatever form that suits him

b. participating in group activities that interest him

c. being obedient to all demands that come his way

d. socializing with his fellowmen within norms of society

38. One of the strengths of the Filipnio character is “pakikipagkapwa-tao” This is manifested in all of the following except _________.

a. Malasakit

b. Lakas ng Loob

c. Pakikiramay

d. Pakikiramdam

39. The Philippine Constitution, recognizing the natural right and duty of parents in rearing the youth for civic efficiency and developing moral character, mandates that this should be supported by the _________.

a. community

b. schools

c. church

d. government

40. After the revolution, Macario Sacay went underground and established a republic based on the ideology of the Bonifacio, Jacinto and the Katipunan. What do you call the republic established by Macario Sacay at his headquarters on top of Mount San Cristobal?

a. Republika ng mga Pilipino

b. Repulbika ng San Cristobal

c. Republika ng Katagalugan

d. Republika ng Katipunan

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