SOCIAL SCIENCE

1. The Philippines ten-year transaction period before the granting of complete independence from the
Americans.
A. Commonwealth Government B. Third Republic
C. Puppet government D. Revolutionary
Rationalization: A – Also known as the Quezon government

2. The Act/Law that led to the granting of ten-year transition period.

A. Here-Hawes Cutting Bill B. Tydings-McDuffie Law
C. Parity Rights D. Independence Law
Rationalization: B – This Independence mission was headed by Press. Manuel L. Quezon

3. The Chairman of the 1934 Constitutional Convention.

A. Cecillia Munoz Palma B. Carlos P. Garcia
C. Diosdado Macapagal D. Claro M. recto
Ratioalization: C – Claro M. Recto

4. The first appointed head of the Department of Education during Commonwealth period.
A. Claro M. Recto B. Sergio Osmena
C. Rafael Palma D. Jose P. Laurel
Rationalization: B – He was appointed by Pres. Quezon

5. The “father of social justice.”

A. Claro M. Recto B. Sergio Osmena
C. Manuel L. Quezon D. Jose P. Laurel
Rationalization: C – Manuel L. Quezon

6. The leader of Sakdalista uprising

A. Benigno Aquino B. Benigno Ramos
C. Isabelo delos Reyes D. Isabelle Espiritu
Rationalization: B – Benigno Ramos
The SAKDALISTA coming from the tagalog word sakdal, meaning “to accuse” movement was founded in 1930 by a right
wing leader, Benigno Ramos, a writer and discontented former government clerk. The name of the movement was
based on Emile Zola’s 1898 letter cristicising the French government, J’ accuse

7. The last department turned over by the Americans to be government by a Filipino

A. Department of Public Health and Welfare B. Department of Trade
C. Department of Education D. Department of Defense
Rationalization: C – To ensure quality education in the Philippines and to preserve the interest of US

8. The Rizal Day Celebration reminds us about heroes worth

A. Appreciating B. Reading about
C. Emulating D. Studying
Rationalization: C – it encompasses the 3 domains of learning: Cognitive, affective and psychomotor

9. Section 6, Article XIV states that the national language of the Philippines is ________________.
A. English B. Filipino
C. Tagalog D. Cebuano
Rationalization: B – Filipino

10. SECTION 3, Article XIV states that “ALL educational institutions shall include that study of
_____________ as part of curriculum.”
A. History B. Science & Technology
C. Sports D. Constitution
Rationalization: D – Constitution

11. Who has the power of declare the existence of the state of war?
A. Senate President B. Chief Justice
C. President D. Congress
Rationalization: D – Article VI of the 1987 Constitution

12. “ The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels.” Which government
program is in support of this?
A. Exclusion of children with special needs from the formal system
B. Free elementary and secondary education
C. Deregulated and secondary education
D. Re-introduction of the NEAT and NSAT
Rationalization: B – Section 2, Article XIV of the 1987 constitution

13. The old name of EDSA during early part of American occupation
A. 19 de junio B. Highway 54
C. Highway 53 D. Highway 52
Rationalization: A – Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA, pronounced ed-sah), formerly known as HIGHWAY 54,
is the main circumferential road and highway of Metro Manila in the Philippines. It is an important commuting artery
between the northern and southern parts of the metropolitan area. EDSA is a partially-controlled access, mostly 10-lane
divided highway (expressway), with three general lanes and the two outer lanes reserved for buses and other HOV
traffic lights. EDSA has many interchanges along its length that eliminate the need for traffic lights, though traffic lights
exist where there is insufficient space of funds for a complete interchange.

14. RA 9155 also known as”_____________.”

A. Basic Education Act of 2001 B. Restructured Basic Education
C. Education For All D. Bridge Program
Rationalization: A – AN ACT INTITUTING A FRAME WORK OF GOVERNMENT FOR BASIC EDUCATION,
ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY, RENAMING THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, CULTURE AND
SPORTS AS THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

15. RA 4670 also known as”______________”

A. Board of Higher Education B. The Magna Carta For Public School Teachers
C. State of National Emergency D. Calibrated Pre-emptive Response
Rationalization: B – Sec. 1. Declaration of Policy. It is hereby declared to be the policy of this Act to promote and
improve the social and economic status of public school teachers, their living and working conditions, their terms of
employment and career prospects in order that they may compare favorably with existing opportunities in other walk of
life, attract and retain in the teaching profession more people with the proper qualification, it being recognized that
advance in education depends on the qualifications, the teaching staff and that education is an essential factor in the
economic growth of the nation as a productive investment of vital importance

16. President Ramos’ Medium Term Philippines Development Plan (MTPDP).

A. Angat pinoy 2004 B. SONA 2001
C. Philippines 2000 D. Sustainable Development
Rationalization: C – Focal point: human empowerment

17. President Estrada’s MTPDP.

A. Angat Pinoy 2004 B. SONA 2001
C. Philippines 2000 D. Sustainable Development
Rationalization: A – Focal point: Social Equity
18. How long can an elected President of the Philippines serve under the 1987 Constitution?
A. Two terms, 6 years each B. Two terms, 4 years each
C. One term for 6 years D. One term for 4 years
Rationalization: C – Section 4, Article VII

19. Historically, Why does the Philippines have a claim over sabah?
A. The sultan of Sulu, who received the territory as a gift, has given the Philippines Government
Power to reclaim his territory.
B. The Malays, the third wave of migrants to the country, own the territory.
C. Sabah was formerly a part of the Philippines archipelago.
D. The Philippines government bought it from the Sultan of Brunei
Rationalization: A - The official filing of the claim took place on june 22, 1962. The claims are of sovereignty,
jurisdiction, and proprietary ownership to North Borneo. Philippines being successor- in- interest of the Sultan of Sulu
derived its legal and historical rights in North Borneo.

20. Known as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Government employees and officials.
A. RA 6713 B. RA 1425
C. RA 7610 D. RA 9262
ANS: A

21. Which of the following describes the Battle of Manila Bay between American and Spanish naval
forces?
A. The Americans ships outnumbered those of the Spaniards.
B. The Spaniards readily won the battle over the Americans.
C. It was a mock naval battle between the Spaniards and the Americans.
D. The Americans won the battle with great difficulty.
Rationalization: A – The Battle of Manila Bay took place on 1 May 1898, during the Spanish- American War. The
American Asiatic Squadron under Commodore George Dewey engaged and destroyed the Spanish Pacific Squadron
under Admiral Patricio Montojo y Pasaron. The engagement took place in Manila Bay in the Philippines, and was the first
major engagement of the Spanish-American War.

22. What right and duty do Filipinos exercise when they participate in ratifying a proposed constitution ?
A. Citizenship B. Habeas corpus
C. Suffrage D. Bill of Rights
Rationalization: C – through plesbicite

23. The Old name of EDSA during the World War II

A. 19 de Junio B. Highway 54
C. Highway 53 D. Highway 52
ANS: B

24. Who was the first president of the Republic of the Philippines when independence from America was
granted on july 4, 1946.
A. Pres. Corazon Aquino B. Pres. Elpidio Quirino
C. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos D. Pres. Manuel Roxas
Rationalization: D – Pres. Manuel Roxas was the last president of Commonwealth and the first president of the
third Republic

25. According to him President “... this Nation will be great again...!
A. Pres. Corazon Aquino B. Pres. Elpidio Quirino
C. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos D. Pres. Manuel Roxan
Rationalization: C – He delivered this state in one of his inaugural speeches.
26. He had promised sweeping economic changes, and he did make progress in land reform, opening new settlements
outside crowded Luzon island. His death in an airplane crash in March 1957, was a serious blow to national morale.
A. Pres. Ramon Magsaysay B. Pres. Elpidio Quirino
C. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos D. Pres. Manuel Roxas
Rationalization: A – The President of the “Common Tao”

27. Martial law remained in force until 1981 under Proclamation # _________
A. 1081 B. 1425 C. 9994 D. 7610
Rationalization: A – From September 21, 1972 to 1981

28. What in SONA stands for?

A. State of the National Address B. State of the Nation Approval
C. Status of the Nation Address D. State of the Nation Address
Rationalization: D – Every Fourth Monday of July

29. What is Republic Act 8049?

A. Anti – Hazing Law
B. Anti sexual harassment Law
C. Law Protection Women and Children against all forms of abuses, discrimination and exploitation
D. Expanded Senior Citizen Act of 2010
Rationalization: A – REPUBLIC ACT No. 8049 – AN ACT REGULATING HAZING AND OTHER FORMS OF INITIATION
RITES IN FRATERNITIES, SOROROTIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES THEREFORE

30. What is Republic Act 9994?

A. Anti – Hazing Law
B. Anti sexual harassment Law
C. Law Protecting Women and Children against all forms of abuses, discrimination and exploitation
D. Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010
Rationalization: D – AN ACT GRANTING ADDITIONAL BENEFITS AND PRIVILEGES TO OTHERWISE KNOWN,
FURTHER AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7432, AS AMENDED, CITIZENS TO NATION BUILDING, GRANT BENEFITS AND
SPECIAL PRIVILEGES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

31. Republic Act 9262 adheres with

A. Anti – Hazing Law
B. Anti sexual harassment Law
C. Law Protecting Women and Children against all forms of abuses, and exploitation
D. Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010
Rationalization: B – AN ACT DEFINING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND THEIR CHILDREN, PROVIDING FOR
PROTECTIVE MEASURES FOR VICTIMS, PRESCRIBING PENALTIES THEREFORE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

32. Republic Act 7877 also known as

A. Anti – Hazing Law
B. Anti sexual harassment Law
C. Law Protecting Women and Children against all forms of abuses, discrimination and exploitation
D. Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010
Rationalization: B – AN ACT DECLAIRING SEXUAL HARASSMENT UNLAWFUL IN THE EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION
FOR TRAINING ENVIRONMENT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

33. Section 5 (5), Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution mandates the Government to give the highest
budgetary to:
A. Department of Interior and Local Government
B. Department of Education
C. Department of Science and Technology
D. Department of Public Works and Highways
Rationalization: B – Section 5 (5), Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution

34. The chairmen of the 1972 Constitutional Convention

A. Former Presidents Garcia and Marcos
B. Former Presidents Garcia and Macapagal
C. Former Presidents Garcia and Quirino
D. Former Presidents Garcia and Roxas
Rationalization: D – Conflict is the anti thesis of peace education

35. With peace education in mind, What is NOT included

A. Dialogue B. Mediation
C. Cooperation D. Conflict
Rationalization: D – Conflict is the anti thesis of peace education

36. What is the very foundation of genuine peace and reconciliation

A. Happiness C. Joy
C. Confrontation D. Social Justice
Rationalization: D – Article XII of the 1987 Constitution

37. The newly appointed secretary of DSWD by Pres. Noynoy Aquino

A. Jinky Soliman B. Dinky Soliman
C. Pacquito Ochoa, jr. D. Butch Abad
Rationalization: B – Current issue

38. The first essay of Rizal

A. El Amor Partio B. A la Juventud Filipina
C. Sa Aking Kabata D. Mi Ultimo Adois
Rationalization: A – Days after he arrived in Barcelona in June 1882, he wrote the essay El Amor Patrio (Love of
the Country), which contained the reasons behind that deep fondness

39. The Republic Act that requires us to teach Rizal and other Filipinos patriots to tertiary students
A. RA 7836 B. RA 7610
C. RA 1425 D. RA 9165
Rationalization: C – An act to include in the Curricula of All Public and Private Schools, Colleges and Universities
courses on the life Works and Writings of JOSE RIZAL, particularly his novels NOLI ME TANGERE and EL FILIBUSTERISMO,
Authorizing the Printing and Distribution Thereof, and for Other Purposes.

40. What is the Right of SUFFRAGE advocates

A. The Right of the people to vote
B. The Right of the people to vote and be elected in public office
C. The Right of the people not to vote
D. The Right of the people for clean elections
Rationalization: B – Article V of the 1987 Constitution

41. Where is the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) located?

A. UP Los Banos, Laguna B. UP Diliman, Quezon City
C. Up IloIlo D. UP Manila
ANS: A

42. The mountain that separates the continents of Asia and Europe
A. Ural mountain B. Mt. Kilimanjaru C. Mt. Everest D. Mt. Apo
 Rationalization: A – They are rich in various deposits, including metal ores, coal, precious and semi-precious
stones, and since the 18th century have been the major mineral base of Russia.

43. The old name of Vietnam

A. Formosa B. Siam C. Persia D. Annam

Rationalization: D – Now Vietnam

44. The “yellow Race” also known as:

A. Tigris and Euphrates B. Hwang-Ho and Yangtze
C. Nile and Indus D. Aegean and Mekong

Rationalization: B – Is a word used to describe people of East Asian and Southeast Asian origin

45. The major rivers in China

A. Tigris and Euphrates B. Hwang-Ho and Yangtze
C. Nile and Indus D. Aegean and Mekong
Rationalization: B – Hwang-Ho river is the second-longest river in China (after the Yangtze River) and the sixth-
longest in the world at the estimated length of 5,464, kilometers (3,395 mi).

46. The World biggest peninsula

A. Arabian peninsula B. Iberian peninsula
C. Korean peninsula D. Italy
Rationalization: A – it is the world’s largest peninsula and covers 3,237,500 Km2 (1,250,000 mi2). The area is an
important part of the Middle East and plays a critical geopolitical role due to its vast reserves of oil and natural gas

47. The boot-shaped peninsula

A. Arabian peninsula B. Iberian peninsula
C. Korean peninsula D. Italy
Rationalization: D – The country’s total area is 301,230 km2, of which 294,020 km2 is land and 7,210 km2 is water.
Including the islands.

48. Known as the “Isla de Pintados” by the Spaniards

A. Luzon B. Visayas
C. Mindanao D. Isla Verde

Rationalization: B – Visayans – The most painted people.

49. Man’s conviction is his/her _________

A. Norms B. Belief C. Values D. Mores
Rationalization: B – We tend to internalize the beliefs of the people around us during childhood.
50. Also known as the Bangkok Declaration of 1967
A. APEC B. UN C. EU D. ASEAN

Rationalization: D – Held in Thailand in 1967