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SOCIAL STUDIES The most important contribution of the Phoenicians to civilization is ______ a. alphabet b. Tyrean dye and wood c. trading d. ship building Which country is not part of Southeast Asia? a. Indonesia b. Philippines c. Thailand d. Japan Why is it that despite the richness of Southeast As...

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SOCIAL STUDIES 1. The most important contribution of the Phoenicians to civilization is ______ a. alphabet b. Tyrean dye and wood c. trading d. ship building 2. Which country is not part of Southeast Asia? a. b. c. d.

Indonesia Philippines Thailand Japan

3. Why is it that despite the richness of Southeast Asia when it comes to its natural resources, the countries which belong here has still slow economic progress compared to the countries in Europe and America? a. The region has a hot climate not fit for employment b. People do not have innate intelligence and ability to put up industries c. The region is experiencing calamities such as typhoons, tsunamis, and earthquakes which destroy crops and industries. d. People do not have the ability to exploit natural resources and to put up industries 4. Which is the primary resources found in Southwest Asia, like Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Kuwait? a. b. c. d.

Olive oil and cement Barley Oil and gas Sheep and camel

5. Almost one half of the world’s population is found in Asia. What is the implication of this information to the continent’s economic status? a. Need for employment and food in Asia is greater than the other continents in the world. b. People in Asia have more ability to create ideas and products than the other continents in the world. c. The increase of population in Asia is the key to the industrialization of the continent. d. Countries in Asia have high Per Capita Income 6. What is the socio-economic factor where man must fit into cities which is the center of communication, trade and culture? a. b. c. d.

Industrialization Urbanization Assimilation Modernization

7. This is the period/age where man started to hunt and domesticate animals and reside in small communities. a. b. c. d.

Paleolithic Age Neolithic Age Mesolithic Age Metal Age

8. During this period, hunting and gathering food is the main source of living. a. b. c. d.

Paleolithic Age Neolithic Age Mesolithic Age Metal Age

9. The most beautiful burial place in the world which is found in Agra, India and built by Shah Jahan for her wife, Muntaz Mahal a. b. c. d.

Angkor Wat Pagoda Taj Mahal Dome of the Rock

10. Which of the following rivers is NOT found in Asia? a. Irrawady- Myanmar b. Mississippi- US

c. Lena- Russia, Mongolia, buryat, yakut d. Brahmaputra- china, india and bangladesh 11. The system of writing invented by the Sumerians. a. b. c. d.

Sanskrit- language of hinduism Heiroglyphics Cuneiform Arabic

12. The flight of Mohammad from Mecca to Medina on 622A.D. is known as ____________ a. b. c. d.

hegira medina urdu shahada

13. This is considered as the first literary piece in the world. a. b. c. d.

Beuwolf Ramayana Epic of Gilgamesh Ang Terra Cotta

14. The following are contributions of Sumerian civilization to the world EXCEPT a. Cranial operation b. wheel c. concept of alphabet d. lunar calendar 15. Why did Shih Huang Ti build the Great Walls of China? a) to protect Chinese people from barbarians b) to keep out invaders from the North c) to prevent Chinese emigration to the North d) to prevent influx of foreign cultures to China. 16. Though the continent of Asia is bigger than Africa, why it is that Africa is considered as the “Center of Evolution? a. It is where the first civilization started b. Rich agricultural products are found here c. It is where the fossils and artifacts of the first species of man are found d. It is where Adam and Eve met 17. All species must undergo certain change in order to fit to the condition of the environment he lived in. What principle is referred to? a. b. c. d.

An eye for an eye Natural selection Survival of the fittest Stairway to heaven

18. In searching for the ‘missing link”, there are many remains found by the archeologists believed to be of the first humans. Which group is believed to have knowledge on how to use their hands in making tools? a. b. c. d.

Australopithecus Homo erectus Homo Habilis Homo sapiens

19. The first civilization in India started in the river valleys of Indus. Which group of people are the first to reside? a. b. c. d.

Hindu Dravidians Aryans Buddhist

20. King Hammurabi of Babylonian was known in Mesopotamia and West Asia. How is he remembered? a. He spread his religion

b. He gathered the laws c. He discovered a system of writing d. He married 4 muslim princesses 21. The Torah is an important foundation of the monotheistic belief of the Hebrew. What do you mean by Monotheism? a. Belief on one God b. Belief on the Holy Trinity c. Belief on many gods d. Belief on Monster gods 22. Alexander the Great established and spread a civilization which is a mixture of Asian and Greek culture. The civilization is known as ____________ a. b. c. d.

Hellenes Hellenic Hellenistic Lydian

23. A terrace of plants and flowers was built by Nebuchadnezzar of the Chaldean Empire. This is referred to _____________ a. Great Wall b. Leaning Tower c. Rice Terraces d. Hanging Gardens 24. Asia is the biggest continent in the world and covers almost 1/3 of the total area. What is the total land area of Asia? a. 30, 243,910 kilometro kwadrado b. 44, 391,000 kilometro kwadrado c. 10, 355,000 kilometro kwadrado d. 57, 098,815 kilometro kwadrado 25. Japan joined forces with two European countries forming the AXIS Powers against the Allied Powers. What were the two European countries? a. b. c. d.

Italy and Greece Italy and Germany Germany and Austria Germany and Russia

26. The aim of Taoism is to have world balance. This is composed of yin and yang. Yang symbolizes ______________ a. b. c. d.

women men youth aged

27. The form of writing by the Chinese. a. b. c. d.

Cuneiform Calligraphy hieroglyphics scribbling

28. In the Babylonian Empire, the confederacy of laws is known as ______________. These laws is engraved in stone of more or less eight feet in height. a. b. c. d.

Laws of Dravidian Koran Vedic Code of Hammurabi

29. Which of the following is NOT in lined with the teachings of Hinduism? a. They believe in continuous cycle of life and death of man to make the soul pure. At this point, one attains Nirvana. b. The lowest member of the Caste System are the Untouchables c. The doctrine of Hinduism is the Four Noble Truths d. The main gods of Hinduism are Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva

30. The religion Islam is based on the Five Pillars. These are Shahada, Salat, Sawm, Hajj and _______. a. Nirvana b. Zakat c. Sutee d. Seljur 31. The religious temple of the Sumerians is known as _______ a. augur b. gobekli c. shul d. ziggurat 32. The former name of Myanmar. a. b. c. d.

Laos Burma Constantinople Anatolia

33. On what dynasty is the Great Wall of China built? a. b. c. d.

Qin Chan Han Sui

34. The former name of Iran. a. b. c. d.

Persia Anatolia Asia Minor Formosa

35. In Jainism, the use of force and it is important to act peacefully such as not harming any form of life. This is called as the absence of violence or ___________ a. b. c. d.

ahimsa asteya aparigraha Brahman

36. An Economic principle which considers the no. of gold and silver that the country possesses as the basis of its wealth and power. a. b. c. d.

Socialism Merkantilism Communism Capitalism

37. In Christianism, the belief that there are three persons in one God: The Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit is called ___________. a. b. c. d.

Hegira Holy Trinity Holy Communion Ahimsa

38. In Vietnam, as a protest of the Christian policy of President Ngo Dinh Diem against the Buddhist, one Buddhist monk burn himself to death. The famous act of burning oneself is known as __________. a. b. c. d.

self-annihilation self-condemnation self-mortification self-immolation

39. The series of campaign made by European Knights to recover Jerusalem from the hands of the Moslems. a. Mass campaign b. Divine Campaign c. Dark Knight

d. Crusade 40. Which is NOT True of the religion Islam. a. In Muslim community, Abu Bakr was the first Caliph b. Ramadan or the Month of Fasting for the Muslims ends with Eidul-Ftir c. Zakat is the act of praying for the Muslims five times a day- salat d. Muslims believe that Jesus Christ is a prophet and not a God. 41. The Southeast Asian Nation is one of the regional associations in Asia. How does the association help the member-states? a. b. c. d.

Freedom and Peace is maintained Giving of information about development Giving of financial aid to the members Training of the leaders of the member-countries

42. The Chinese civilization flourished in the Yellow River basin between 1600 BC and well into the twentieth century. In around 600 BC, Lao Tzu was born. What religion did he found? a. b. c. d.

Taoism Buddhism Confucianism Zoroastrianism

43. The Magna Carta was published by the King of which country? a. b. c. d.

France Italy Austria England- King John

44. The Indus Valley civilization is still somewhat of a mystery to archeologists because a. b. c. d.

the Aryans destroyed all the remains of the civilization the writing system has not been deciphered the small size of the civilization makes it difficult to excavate the isolation from the rest of the world limited trade an diffusion

45. What ideas do Hinduism and Buddhism have in common? a. b. c. d.

universal salvation the caste system reincarnation monotheism

46. What is the largest ocean in the world? a. b. c. d.

Indian ocean Arctic ocean Atlantic ocean Pacific ocean

47. All of the following are characteristics of classical civilizations EXCEPT a. b. c. d.

central government organized bureaucracy social stratification democratic institutions

48. The ancient people started to reside in communities and establish a government, created religion and developed culture and means of living. What was the reason why the ancient people stopped from being nomadic or from a wandering way of life in order to build civilization? a. b. c. d.

the discovery of a system of writing man discovered agriculture and learned to domesticate animals the discovery of metal the discovery of astronomy

49. The Philippine currency and its stability is projected and supervised by ___________. a. Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

b. National Economic and Development Administration c. Bureau of Treasury d. Boy Scout of the Philippines (BSP) 50. The Mongols became one of the greatest conquerors because of their skill in ______ a. b. c. d.

Diplomacy Use of weapons Work as herders Horse riding

51. Known for his liberalism, he was the most loved among the Spanish governors-general. a. Jose Basco y Vargas b. Carlos Ma. De la Torre c. Rafael Izquierdo d. Sianon Anda y Salazar 52. Which led to the creation of Pakistan as a nation in 1937? Religious differences between _________. a. b. c. d.

hindus and muslims hindus and Christians christians and muslims hindus and Buddhists

53. Which biome contains the greatest biodiversity in the world? a) tropical rainforest b) savannah c) taiga d) deciduous forest 54. Which does Not belong to the Homo Sapiens group? a. b. c. d.

Neanderthal Man Java Man- erectus Cro-Magnon Tabon Man

55. What inference can you make in the saying “An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth” in the Code of Hammurabi? a. Punishment served must be based on the degree of the crime committed b. If one commits murder, he must be imprisoned c. Hammurabi’s punishment for the offenders is cruel d. Eyes and teeth will be removed for those who have committed a crime 56. What is the inevitable force in history which takes place from time to time? a. b. c. d.

Change Progress Development Evolution

57. Which basic principle was introduced by Spain to the Philippines? a. union of church and state b. separation of church and state c. separation of power d. slavery 58. To assure the citizenry of a “government of laws and not of men” which kind of judiciary is necessary? I. free II. Independent III. Partial a) I, II, III b) I and II c) I and III

d) II and III 59. Quran is to Islam as Vedas is to ____ a. b. c. d.

Christians Hindus Jews Buddhists

60. When we say Islam is a way of life, it means that Islam is manifested in the ______ a. b. c. d.

economic aspect religion political way of life all of the above

61. Which of the following behaviors bespeaks of a professional teacher? a. b. c. d.

speaks ill of the Filipino ways advocates the theme of nationhood imparts his personal beliefs and ideology seeks the cooperation of the parents for his own interest

62. Which shows a desirable relationship between teachers and other groups of people? a. Mrs. Labor, a newly assigned principal to Barangay San Andres calls on the barangay chairman. b. The new teacher was requested by the barangay council in a case involving one of her students. He declined. c. Mr. Baluyos feels that the barangay council is against his plans, so he does not consult the council even if there is a need for it. d. The principal does her own way of campaigning for cleanliness in and outside the school; she never gets involved with the same campaign of the barangay officials. 63. As a matter of principle, which is renounced by the Phil. As an instrument of national policy? a. civilian authority b. nuclear weapons in its territory c. autonomy of local government d. war 64. What maybe the reason why the highly pigmented, dark skin evolved in the tropics? a. as protection against intense sunlight b. consequence of mild sunlight c. crucial for the body’s ability to make vitamin D d. for absorption of more light 65. In the theory of evolution, Australopithecus undergo physical and biological changes to adopt in the new environment where they live in. Which is not included? a. b. c. d.

bipedalism changes in the size of teeth changes in the size of the brain changes in blood pressure

66. Which religion tells that there is a fight between good and evil? a. b. c. d.

Judaism Hinduism Zoroastrianism Taoism

67. Who wanted a mixture of Eastern and Western civilization? a. b. c. d.

King Philip II Julius Caesar Queen Elizabeth Alexander the Great

68. Which is NOT a factor that contributed to the development of early civilization? a. technology

b. language c. centralized religion d. large community 69. Which is NOT a river valley civilization? a. b. c. d.

Huang Ho Indus Persia Mesopotamia

70. Asia can be best described as _______ 1. Cradle of civilization 2. land of diverse and enthusiastic culture 3. Colonial basket of the world 4. Origin of religion a b. c. d.

4, 3, 2 1, 2, 3 2, 3 , 4 1-4

71. Ziggurat is ____ a. b. c. d.

community temple city-state palace

72. Which country does NOT belong in North Asia? a. b. c. d.

Tajekistan Azerbaijan Georgia Saudi Arabia

73. These wedge-shape characters were instrumental for recording the achievements of the Summerians and later Mesopotamians. a. b. c. d.

Hieroglyphics Hieratic script Cuneiform Stylus

74. In the Philippines, it seems that the best candidates to a position or a job do not always get hired. Which practice prevents the “best and the brightest” fro being hired for position? a. b. c. d.

merit system networking nepotism meritocracy

75. For which reason was the southeast treaty organization (SEATO) as a regional organization conceived? a. b. c. d.

to fight communist aggression in the region to assist member nations in international disputes about to engage nation in the region in cultural cooperation to help member nations work for mutual economy progress

76. Which issue caused for estrangement of the relations between the Philippines and Malaysia in the past? a. b. c. d.

terrorists’ issue the founding of MAPHILINDO shipping of the federation of Malaysia the Philippine claim of Sabah

77. What does the statement “today the peso is worth about twenty-five centavos” described? a. depression b. inflation

c. deflation d. recession 78. From which do archaeologists reconstruct pre-history? a. b. c. d.

excavated tools ethnic customs written records tribal folklore

79. Which of the ff. was known to man before the Neolithic period? a. b. c. d.

making pottery practice of agriculture using fire domestication of animals

80. Which is a proof that the Philippines was inhabited as early as 21,000 years ago? a. b. c. d.

skull cap discovered in Tabon cave, Palawan mummies found in Timbac cave in Benguet chinaware unearthed in Calatagan, Batangas boat fragments excavated in Butuan river banks

81. When I conclude that my students are cheaters because I caught one of them cheating, I commit the fallacy of: a. b. c. d.

false cause faulty analogy accident hasty generalization

82. Because of the onset and proliferation of AIDS cases, which social problem gained renewed attention and concern? a. child labor b. drug addiction c. prostitution d. pornography 83. To practice Yin-Yang principle, a person must: a. b. c. d.

Be kind Be disciplined live in a natural environment live a simple life.

84. The use of seal approved in the Sumerians’ business transaction was: a. b. c. d.

based on trust rigid more systematic complicated

85. While studying the violence in the Middle East for their contemporary issues class, the teacher reminded the class that the first civilization is located in Iraq. Which civilization is this? a. b. c. d.

Chaldean Babylonian Akkadian Sumerian

86. Which term refers to all life zones – plants, animals other organisms and the physical environment in a particular area? a. b. c. d.

Tundra Ecosystems Savanna Rainforests

87. What artificial waterway allows water transportation from Europe to enter Asia without going around Africa? a. Panama canal

b. Suez canal c. Canal Grande d. Erie Canal 88. Which is not a legacy of the sexagesimal system? a. 60 seconds on a minute b. 60 minutes in an hour c. 360 degrees in a circle d. None of the above 89. What proves that early civilization were theocratic? a. The people created temples for deities. b. The people usually had a patron god or goddesses. c. The people worshipped many gods and goddesses d. The leaders were usually the high priest or seen as representatives of the gods. 90. What is oftentimes erroneously referred to as holy war, when it actually translates to struggle in the way of Allah? a. b. c. d.

Salat Hajj Jihad Zakat

91. Many of the Arab contributions to education happened during the Golden Age of Islam. In which caliphate dit it happen? a. b. c. d.

Rashidun Umayyad Abbasid Fatimid

92. What was the term for the traditional Chinese concept that the powers of authority of the emperor came from heaven and emperors should then be regarded as Sons of Heaven? a. Confucianism b. Taoism c. Chung Kuo d. Mandate of Heaven 93. Islam’s central doctrine is the _________, which says that there is no God except Allah and Muhammad is his prophet. a. b. c. d.

Zakat Saum Shahadah Salat

94. We give credit to the oriental philosophers for their contributions to their ideas in education. Who does not belong to the group? a. b. c. d.

Buddha Confucius Lao Tze Mencius