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1. Both the BEC and SEC aim for functional literacy. The K to 12 Curriculum aims for holistic development and acquisition of 21st
century skills.
a. Statement 1 is true c. Both statements are false
b. Statement 2 is true d. Both statements are true
2. The Kto12 curriculum will enable students to acquire ____________________________ and _____________________________
issued by the Technical Skills Development Authority (TESDA). These signify that K to 12 graduates have acquired middle level
skills and will have better opportunities for gainful employment.
a. Certificates of Entrepreneurship (COEs) and National Employments (NEs)
b. National Employments (NEs) and National Certifications (NCs)
c. Certificates of Entrepreneurship (COEs) and Certificates of Competency (COCs)
d. Certificates of Competency (COCs) and National Certifications (NCs)
3. Before implementing the Kto12, the Philippines is the _______________in Southeast Asia and ______________ in the world with
a ten-year program prior to entry to the university.
a. only country – only country
b. one of the only three countries – one of the five countries
c. one of the five countries – only country
d. only country – one of the only three countries
4. The following are some features of the Kto12 curriculum:
a. (1) decongested, (2) flawed, (3) relevant and responsive as it centers on the Filipino learner, (4)disintegrated, and (5)
learner-centered
b. (1)fragmented, (2)seamless, (3) relevant and responsive as it centers on the Filipino learner, (4)disintegrated, and (5) topic-
centered
c. (1)fragmented, (2)flawed, (3) relevant and responsive as it centers on the Filipino learner, (4)enriched, and (5) learner-
centered
d. (1)decongested, (2)seamless, (3) relevant and responsive as it centers on the Filipino learner, (4)enriched, and (5) learner-
centered
5. In Kto12 Curriculum ¬¬¬¬_______________________ refers to PRIMARY schooling that involves six years of education.
a. Elementary Education
b. Nursery 1& 2, Prep 1&2, Kindergarten 1 & 2
c. Tertiary Education
d. Secondary Education
6. Who said this: “We need to add two years to our basic education. Those who can afford pay up to 14 years of schooling before
university. Thus, their children are getting into the best universities and the best jobs after graduation. I want at least 12 years for our
public school children to give them an even chance of succeeding.” ?
a. Dr. Ramon C. Bacani - Center Director of SEAMEO INNOTECH
b. Bro. Armin A. Luistro, FSC Secretary Department of Education
c. Joey Villanueva TESDAman
d. Former President Benigno Aquino III
7. The K to 12 Curriculum is focused on the learner’s acquisition of the ____________________ as follows: (1) Learning and
Innovation skills (2) Information, media, and technology skills (3) Effective Communication Skills, and (4) Life and Career Skills
a. Upgraded Skills c. New World Skills
b. Multimedia Skills d. 21st century skills
8. The K to 12 basic education curriculum framework shows that the K to 12 basic education curriculum has the following salient
features EXCEPT...
a. It focuses on the holistic development of the learner.
b. It is outcome-based as it prepares learners for: 1) higher education, 2) middle level skills, 3) employment, and 4)
entrepreneurship
c. It is anchored on the principles of 1) inclusive education, 2) learners’ growth and development, 3) teaching and learning,
and 4) assessment.
d. It aims for (1) functional literacy and focuses on the (2) development of reading skills and (3) values of self-reliance and
patriotism.
9. The desired outcomes of the K to 12 program are defined in expectancies which are in the form of
_________________________________________.
a. Standardized Test c. Holistic Evaluation
b. Norm-Referenced Test d. content and performance standards
10. In implementing kto12 Curriculum, universal kindergarten was offered starting
a. SY 2010 – 2011 c. SY 2009 – 2010
b. SY 2012 – 2013 d. SY 2011 – 2012
11. By ________________________, the Kto12 curriculum was offered to incoming Grade 1 as well as to incoming junior high
school students (Grade 7).
a. SY 2009 – 2010 c. SY 2011 – 2012
b. SY 2010 – 2011 d. SY 2012 – 2013

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12. In implementing the Kto12 Curriculum, the target of DepEd is to put in place the necessary infrastructure and other necessary
arrangements needed to provide Senior High School (SHS) education by___________________.
a. SY 2013 – 2014 c. SY 2015 – 2016
b. SY 2014 – 2015 d. SY 2016 – 2017
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1. Despotic is a form of Government. What do "DESPOTIC" means?
A. Democratic C. Federal
B. Dictatorial D. Constitutional Monarchy
2. There are 3 Requisites of a good written constitution as to form Brief, Broad & Definite. What do you mean by the word
"Definite”?
A. Clear C. Exact
B. Summary D. Neutral or Fair
3. It is also known as the "People Power Constitution"
A. Malolos Constitution C. Freedom Constitution
B. 1973 Constitution D. 1987 Constitution
4. Three are 3 classification of a Constitution. The #1 is "As to origin" & it is composing of 2, the Conventional & Cumulative. What
do "Cumulative" mean:
A. Enacted ( "may nagsulat" ex. Phil. Constitution )
B. Rigid ( hard to change, strict)
C. Evolved ( "may nakagisnang kultura" )
D. Written
5. It is a wealth includes artifacts, history, music, natural resources, etc.
A. Patrimony C. Real Estate
B. Prosperity ( next generation ) D. Both B & C
6. They are the one who wrote the Fundamental Law or the Philppine Constituition.
A. Constituent Assembley C. Judiciary Members
B. Legislative Members D. Constitutional Convention
7. There are 3 Ways of Changing our Constituition. Which of the ff. Is not belong:
A. Constituent Assembley C. Judiciary Form of Gov't.
B. Peoples Initiative D. Constitutional Convention
8. Actually exercises power or control but without legal title.
A. De jure C. Doctrine of Parens Patriae
B. De Facto D. De facto proper
9. The power of the state to raise revenue to defray the necessary expenses of the government.
A. Police Power C. Power of Taxation
B. Power of Eminent Domain D. The Doctrine of State Immunity
10. "STATUTORY" means:
A. Right to a maximum wage C. Right to a lesser wage
B. Right to a minimum wage D. Right to a higher wage
11. Where is the seat of the archdiocese of nueva Sevogia and was called " Ciudad Fernando " in honor of king Ferdinand during the
Spanish regime?
A. Candon C. Lallo
B. Sta. Lucia D. Vigan
12. Geographically, kalinga and apayao was separated under what Republic Act Number?
A. 7878 C. 1717
B. 8787 D. 7171
13. Who waa the revolutionary priest whose first crusade was in Abra, fought for the rights of the tribes thus, cordillera Administrative
Region was created?
A. Fr. Polucarpio Balweg C. Fr. Conrado Balweg
B. Fr. Diosdado Balweg D. Fr. Ostioco Balweg
14. Who was known as the "Tiger of Malaya" during WW II decided his last stand against the Filipino-American Forces in ifugao?
A. Gen. Homa C. Gen. Yamashita
B. Gen. Tojo D. Gen. Suzuki
15. Which local position/s was/were open to Filipinos during Spanish colonial administration?
A.alcalde mayor and gobernadorcillo C. Gobernadorcillo and cabeza de barangay
B. Gobernadorcillo D. Cabeza de barangay
16. The religious schism which occurred in our country during 1889- 1898 revolution resulted in the formation a religious sect
popularly known today as:
A. Iglesia Ni Kristo C. Anglican Church
B. Aglipay Church D. Church of Christ
17. Which statement about the WW II is true?
A. It broke out during the revolutionary government of Aguinaldo
B. US started the war
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 D. the Philippines was drawn to this war being a colony of US.
18. In what order did the following colonizers occupy the Philippines?
A. British, Spaniards, Americans, Japanese C. Spaniards, British, Americans, Japanese
B. Spaniards, Americans, British, Japanese D. Spanish, American, Japanese, British
19. The Americans promised of granting independence to the Filipinos after a transition period was contained in the ff. Legislations
EXCEPT
A. Jones law C. Phillipine bill of 1902
B. Hare-Hawes Cutting law D. Tydings Mc Duffie law
20. The greatest legacy of the Americans to the Filipinos is education while to that Spaniards is
A. Christianity C. Democracy
B. Protestantism D. Culture
21. The foremost objective of the Propaganda Movement was the assimilation of the Philippines as a regular province of Spain bec.
They believe that
A. Filipinos enjoy staying in Spain
B. Equally between Spaniards and Filipinos would surely be obtained
C. Economic life will be improved
D. Social and economic development be attained
22. Rizal organized the LA Liga Filipina so as to effectively pursue new approaches to achieve reform. His main objective is...
A. Politicize a greater number of Filipinos
B. Influence political development during twilight of Spanish rules
C. Unification of the whole archipelago
D. Prepare Filipinos for revolution
23. In writing the LA Solidaridad , the official organ of propaganda movement , the Filipino reformists used pen names for obvious
reasons. Rizal used dimasalang and laong -laang while Antonio LUNA hid the name
A. Plaridel C. Kalipulako
B. Taga-ilog D. Jomapa
24. What us the foremost objective of the katipunan?
A. Political, economic and civic C. Social, political, and civic
B. Political, civic, and moral D. Political, social and economic
25. What made the easy Pacification of Spain to the Filipinos?
A. Loyalty to the spaniards C. Separation of Phillipines from Spain
B. Lack of coordinations D. Inferior arms and ammunitions
26. The form of government established by Aguinaldo was changed from dictatorial to
A. Democratic C. Socialist
B. Republic D. Revolutionary
27. The malolos constitution was ratified at barasoin church which created a Democratic republic government. Who wrote this
constitution?
A. Pedro Paterno C. Felipe Calderon
B. Gregorio Araneta D. B. Legarda
28. The fall of the first Republic was due to the capture of General Emilio Aguinaldo in
A. Palawan C. Cabagan
B. Isabela D. Bulacan
29. When was the Philippines Independence proclaimed by E. Aguinaldo bat Kawit , Cavite between four & five in the afternoon.?
A. June 12, 1898 C. June 4, 1898
B. June 12, 1889 D. June 21, 1898
30. Who was the brain of the Philippine revolution, a sublime paralytic acted as adviser of Aguinaldo?
A. Jacinto C. Bonifacio
B. Calderon D. Mabini
31. What was the first important document ever produced by people's representatives?
A. Biak-na-bato consti. C. 1971 consti.
B. Malolos constitution D. 1935 consti.
32. Who was the great military general who covered the retreat of Aguinaldo to isabela?
A. Miguel Malvar C. Gregorio Del Pilar
B. Antonio Luna D. Martin Delgado
33. Who composed the lyrics of Phillipine National Anthem?
A. Julian Felipe C. Jose Palma
B. Felipe Calderon D. Felipe Agoncillo
34. The proclamation of Philippine independence was the most significant achievement of Aguinaldo’s dictatorial government. It was
also the formal unfurling of the Filipino flag. Who wrote and solemnly read the "Act of Declaration of Independence"?
A. Aguinaldo C. Ambrosio R.Bautista
B. Rafael Palma D. Felipe Calderon
35. The law provided for 10 years transition period at the end of which the US grants and recognizes independence to the Filipinos?
A. Tydings McDuffie Law C. Jones law
B. Phil. Bill of 1902 D. Hare-hawes Cutting Law

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36. who promised to make the country "Great again"" ruled for 20 years?
A. Diosdado Macapagal C. Elpidio Quirino
B. Carlos Garcia D. Ferdinand Marcos
37. Who among the ff. Presidents that Tagalog shall be the official language of the Filipinos?
A. Manuel Quezon C. Elpidio Quirino
B. Carlos Garcia D. Ferdinand Marcos

38. Who popularized the use of barong Tagalog in official and social functions?
A. Magsaysay C. Quirino
B. Ramos D. Macapagal
39. Who was the last President of the Commonwealth government and 1st president of the third republic?
A. Roxas C. Quezon
B. Osmeña D. Quirino
40. Who was first president of the Commonwealth government who was exiled in US during the war?
A. Manuel Roxas C. Manuel Quezon
B. Sergio Osmeña D. Elpidio Quirino
41. What event marked the Peoples' Power in 1986?
A. Death of Marcos C. EDSA Revolution
B. RAM movement D. NPA activities
42. Who was the Filipino Chief Justice of the supreme court?
A. Cayetano Arellano C. Jose Agad Santos
B. Felipe Buencamino D. Trinidad Pardi de Tavera
43. Who was the commander in chief of the Japanese during the imperial forces in the Phillipines at the Battle of Bataan?
A. Admiral Nakamura C. Masahara Homma
B. Gen. Tojo D. Admiral Nichimura
44. By virtue of P.D. 1596 signed on July 11, 1978, the Phillipines claims the _____ as part of the Phillipines territory on the basis of
historic rights and legal titles
A. Turtle islands C. Sabah
B. Scarborough shoal D. Spratly island
45. What ship was the term of surrender by Japan on boar the battleship to he allied forces signed?
A. Missouri C. Mississippi
B. President D. Swordfish
46. The country's largest coral reefs are found near Palawan particularly in ___
A. Tubataha reef C. Tutahaba reef
B. Tuhabbata reef D. Hatuhabba reef
47. Who was the Athenian aristocrat who drew up the first written code of laws for Athens in 621 BC?
a. Minos c. Pisistratus
b. Solon d. Draco
48. How was the sole ruler who ruled harshly in a polis called in Ancient Greece?
a. tyrant c. autocrat
b. despot d. dictator
49. What is the agreement between two or more states for their mutual benefits?
a. alliances c. pact
b. treaty d. league
50. Who was the great Athenian statesman who ruled from 470 BC and made the Athens the political and cultural center of East
Mediterranean?
a. Cleisthenes c. Pisistratus
b. Pericles d. Draco
51. At what age could a Spartan boy enter into military barracks to train and to become a full-pledged citizen until he reached the age
of thirty years old?
a. seven c. sixteen
b. ten d. twenty-one

1. First Filipino Chief Justice of the Supreme Court:

A. Claro M. Recto D. José Abad Santos
B. Cayetano Arellano E. Victorino Mapa
C. Vicente V. Mendoza
2. It is an inherent power of the State that enables it to forcibly acquire private property, which is intended for public use, upon the
payment of just compensation?
A. Police Power D. Judicial Review
B. Taxation E. Referent Power
C. Eminent Domain

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3. Which of the following is not true of the La Solidaridad?
A. It was a forum for discussion of the issues concerning the Philippines.
B. It was the official organ of the reform movement.
C. It featured articles about the good deeds of the friars.
D. It was a vehicle for the expression of the political views of the reformers.
4. Who may exercise the power of taxation?
A. The President
B. Bureau of Internal Revenue
C. Congress
D. Senators
E. Secretary of Department of Local Government
5. The most powerful branch of government under the Malolos Constitution was the
A. Legislature C. Judiciary
B. Executive D. Congress
6. This is the full and fair equivalent of the property taken from the private owner by the expropriator.
A. Eminent Domain D. Uniformity
B. Just Compensation E. Inheritance
C. Assets and Liabilities
7. Founder of the Union Obrera Democratica:
A. Isabelo de los Reyes D. José Basco
B. Dominador Gomez E. Pedro de Sarri
C. Errico Malatesta
8. Who may NOT exercise the Power of Eminent domain?
A. The Congress D. Public Corporations
B. The President E. The Judiciary
C. the Local Legislative bodies
9. First Speaker of the Philippine Assembly
A. Carlos P. Romulo C. Sergio Osmeña Sr.
B. Diosdado Macapagal D. Felipe Buencamino
10. The following are the requisites in exercising the power of eminent domain, EXCEPT one:
A. The property taken must be public property
B. The taking must be within constitutional sense
C. The taking must be for public use
D. Just compensation must be paid.
E. There must be due process of law
F. The property taken must be public property
11. The first editor of La Solidaridad (The Sol).
A. Graciano Lopez Jaena D. Juan Luna
B. Jose Rizal E. Antonio Luna
C. Marcelo H del Pilar
12. The following are essential requisites an LGU must concur before it can exercise the power of eminent domain, EXCEPT:
A. An ordinance is enacted by the local legislative council authorizing the local chief executive to exercise the power of
eminent domain;
B. It is exercised for the public use, purpose and welfare
C. There must be a partial payment of just compensation
D. A valid and definite offer has been previously made to the owner of the property south to be expropriate
C. There must be a partial payment of just compensation
13. Founder of the Philippine Independent Church (Aglipayan Church) :
A. Joaquin Villalonga D. Bernardino Nozaleda
B. Gregorio Aglipay E. Francisco Foradada
C. Isabelo de los Reyes
C. Isabelo de los Reyes
14. An Act to facilitate the acquisition of Right-of-Way, Site or Location for National Government Infrastracture Projects and for
other purposes.
A. Republic Act No. 8974 D. Republic Act No. 9163
B. Republic Act No. 7277 E. Republic Act No. 835
C. Republic Act No. 9262
15. Which of the following was not a reform sought from the Spanish government by the propagandists?
A. Basic human rights for the Filipinos
B. Change of government from absolute to limited monarch
C. Equality of the Filipinos and Spaniards before the law
D. Restoration of Filipino representation in the Corte

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16. One of the inherent power of the State is Police Power. What do you mean by the principle "salus populi est suprema lex"?
A. the welfare of the people is the supreme law
B. maintain and safeguard public order
C. the supreme order is to protect public morals
D. promote and preserve public health is the highest order
E. supreme tolerance and equity for the people
17. The abolition of the military government and the establishment of the civil government in the country was recommended by:
A. Schurman Commission C. Taft Commission
B. Wood-Forbes Mission D. McKinley Commission
18. The right to minimum wage is an example of:
A. Imperfect Right C. Natural Right
B. Statutory Right D. Constitutional Right
19. Rizal was not in favor of the revolution planned by the Katipunan because of the:
A. Unpreparedness of the Katipuneros for an armed struggle.
B. Willingness to the wealthy Filipinos to support the struggle.
C. Absence of a military tactician who will direct the military operations of the KKK.
D. Rizal only wants the Philippines to be a colony and not be independent.
20. Jones Law of 1916 became popularly known in the Philippines as:
A. Philippine Independence Law C. Philippine Autonomy Act
B. Organic Act for the Philippines D. Filipino Americanization Act
21. The password used by a KATIPON in the Katipunan:
A. Gom-Bur-Za D. Anak ng Bayan
B. Kapatiran E. Rizal
C. Kalayaan
22. Under the military government established by the Americans right after the surrender of Manila, the country was governed directly
by the US President:
A. True C. Maybe
B. False D. Not enough evidence to say
23. “All persons subject to legislation should be treated alike under like circumstance and conditions both in the privileges conferred
and liabilities imposed.” How is this termed?
A. Class Legislation C. Procedural due process
B. Substantive due process D. Equal protection of the laws
24. The first Masonic lodge (for Filipinos ) in the Philippines was Lodge:
A. Nilad Lodge D. Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4
B. Lodge 53 E. Cavite Lodge No. 2
C. Pilar Lodge No. 3
25. The Supreme Court is to the present as ________ is to the Spanish period.
A. Territorial Audiencia D. Ministerio de Ultramar
B. Real Audiencia E. Tribunal Constitucional de España
C. Tribunal Supremo
26. The pen name Taga-Ilog was associated with:
A. Antonio Luna D. Juan Luna
B. Mariano Ponce E. Jose Rizal
C. Jose Ma. Panganiban
27. Based on the classifications of government which applies to the present Philippine government?
A. Consolidated D. De jure government
B. Hereditary E. Communal
C. De facto government
28. The first masonic lodge in the Philippines that was established in 1856 by Jose Malcampo Monje that only admitted Spaniards:
A. Primera Luz Filipina D. Español De Uno Primera
B. Las Tres Flores de Lys E. La Mason de Español Socioda
C. Gran Oriente Española
29. Which of the following is unconstitutional?
A. A regulation requiring the use of personal ID before entering school.
B. A law prohibiting professional from seeking employment abroad.
C. A traffic rule preventing some cars to travel on a certain day.
D. A person’s choice of abode limited by the order of the court.
30. The Malolos Congress was conceived by Mabini as:
A. An Advisory body C. A Judicial body
B. A Legislative body D. An Executive body
31. Which body ratifies or rejects appointments made by the President?
A. Civil Service Commission D. Congress
B. Sandiganbayan E. Department of Justice
C. Commission on Appointments

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32. The leader of the Magdiwang faction of the KKK in Cavite was:
A. Mariano Alvarez D. Teodoro Plata
B. Deodato Arellano E. Baldomero Aguinaldo
C. Roman Basa
33. The power of a president to reject or disapprove a bill proposed by a legislature by refusing to sign it into law:
A. Veto D. Pardon
B. Ordinance E. Diplomatic
C. Appointment
34. What was the alleged cause of the discovery of the Katipunan?
A. Discovery of Katipunan paraphernalia at the Diario de Manila.
B. Discovery of the list of Katipunan members.
C. Teodoro Patiño's disclosure of the secrets of the society
D. A quarrel between Patiño and De La Cruz.
E. Teodoro Patiño was captured and tortured by Spaniards

35. A Spanish colony in the West Indies which revolted against the Spanish authorities:
A. Mexico D. Libya
B. Cuba E. El Salvador
C. Argentina
36. A vetoed bill repassed in Congress becomes a law with a:
A. A majority vote of all the members of both Houses.
B. Two-thirds vote for all the members present constituting a quorum.
C. Two-thirds vote of all the members of both Houses.
D. Majority vote of all the members present constituting a quorum.
E. One-fourth all the members present constituting a quorum
37. Under the Naic Military Agreement, Bonifacio made it clear that he was organizing an army in support of Aguinaldo's
revolutionary forces
A. True C. Maybe
B. False D. Not enough evidence to say
38. Which of the following is the primary reason behind the constitutional policy on the prohibition of political dynasties?
A. To give the electorate many alternative candidates to choose from.
B. To democratize election and appointment to positions in the government.
C. To put an end to the political career of traditional politicians.
D. To pave the way for young leaders to lead the country.
E. To be fair both from other candidates and the common people.
39. Author of the Philippine Declaration of Independence:
A. Mariano Noriel
B. Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista
C. Venacio Concepción
D. Tomás Mascardo
E. Licerio Gerónimo
40. The Philippine benefits from the international recognition of the archipelagic doctrine by way of:
A. Elimination of pockets of international waters between some of our islands.
B. Decrease in the waters under the Philippine jurisdiction and area of responsibility.
C. Unlimited exercise of Philippine sovereignty over our exclusive economic zone. *
D. Automatic validation and recognition of our ownership of Sabah and Spratleys.
E. Being bullied by more powerful countries like China
41. The First Philippine Republic came to be called as:
A. Biak-na-Bato Republic D. Magdalo Republic
B. Sakay Republic E. Magdiwang Republi
C. Malolos Republic
42. Which is an executive check on hasty and ill-considered legislation?
A. Partial Veto D. Veto Power
B. Pocket Veto E. Stable Vet
C. Veto message
43. The president of the Council of War which tried Bonifacio for the charge of sedition was:
A. Mariano Noriel D. Felipe Buencamino
B. Emilio Aguinaldo E. Pedro Patern
C. Lazaro Makapagal
44. Under which type of right does the right to life fall?
A. Legal Right D. Liberty Right
B. Natural Right E. Positive Right
C. Claim Right

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45. Which of following was part of the First Eight Provinces that rose up in arms against Spain:
A. Cavite D. Quezon
B. Nueva Ecija E. Laguna
C. Zambales
46. First Filipino to head an executive department under the American colonial government:
A. Salvador Zaragoza D. Rafael Palma
B. Cayetano Arellano E. Emilio Aguinaldo
C. Gregorio S. Araneta
47. McKinley's proclamation in which the US made clear its intention of imposing its sovereignty over the Philippines and also made
clear the American intention of colonizing the Philippines is known as:
A. Emancipation Proclamation D. Colonization Policy
B. Benevolent Assimilation E. Filipino-American Mutual Policy
C. Proclamation of Neutrality
48. Under which type of right does the right to vote of citizens?
A. Liberty Right D. Natural Right
B. Claim Right E. Positive Right
C. Legal Right
49. Who was the president of the Asociacion Filipina Solidaridad?
A. Jose Ma. Panganiban D. Galicano Apacible
B. Mariano Ponce E. Graciano Lopez Jaena
C. Manuel Sta. Maria
50. Good working relationship between the executive and legislative branches of the American colonial government was fostered with
Harrison's creation of:
A. Council of the State C. Council of Senior Government Officials
B. Council of Advisers to the Governor D. Council for the Welfare of the People
51. A freedom or permission for the right-holder to do something, and there are no obligations on other parties to do or not do
anything. Under which type of right does this fall?
A. Positive Right D. Natural Right
B. Liberty Right E. Legal Right
C. Claim Right
52. Which of the following legislations made treasonable the advocacy of independence during the Filipino-American War?
A. Sedition Law C. Brigandage Act
B. Reconcentration Law D. Tydings–McDuffie Act
53. Which order of governments existed during the Japanese occupation?
I. Military Administration
II. The Philippine Executive Commission
III. The Japanese – sponsored Republic of the Philippines
A. I, II, III (1-2-3) C. II, I, III (2-1-3)
B. II, III, I (2-3-1) D. I, III, II (1-3-2)
54. The only prominent mountain in the Central plain Luzon:
A. Mt. Pulag D. Mt. Arayat
B. Mt. Banahaw E. Mt. Pinatubo
C. Mt. Apo
55. Senate President of Spain who headed the Spanish delegation in the drafting of the peace treaty ending the Spanish-American
War:
A. Cecilio Valverde Mazuelas
B. Eugenio Montero Rios D. Pío García-Escudero Márquez
C. Juan José Lucas Giménez E. Antonio Fontán Pérez
56. Which major region is called “The Land of Promise” because of its rich agricultural lands?
A. Mindanao D. Luzon
B. Visayas E. Bicol
C. Central plain Luzon
57. This event reflected the decision of the Katipunan to stage a revolution against Spain.
A. Cry of Montalban
B. The exile of Rizal in Dapitan
C. The execution of Father Gomez, Burgos, and Zamora
D. The execution of Rizal in Bagumbayan
E. Higher taxes
58. Which order of governments correctly applies during the American regime?
A. Civil –Military - Commonwealth D. Military – Commonwealth – Civil
B. Military – Civil – Commonwealth E. Commonwealth – Military - Civil
C. Civil – Commonwealth – Military

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59. The password used by a KAWAL in the Katipunan:
A. Kapatiran D. Anak ng Bayan
B. Gom-Bur-Za E. Kalayaan
C. Rizal
60. In connection with government transactions involving public interest, which policy is adopted in the Constitution to assure the
public of accountability and transparency?
A. Balanced and healthful ecology D. Private enterprise and incentives to needed
B. Rural development and agrarian reform investments
C. Full public disclosure *
61. Gregorio del Pilar sacrificed his life in defense of Aguinaldo in the Battle of
A. Tirad Pass D. Montalban
B. Bagbag River E. Kakarong de Sili
C. Macabebe
62. In which order did the previous Philippine Republics come?
I. The Philippine Republic under the Malolos Constitution.
II. The Philippine Republic under the Japanese – sponsored Constitution.
III. Philippine Republic under the 1935 Constitution.
A. I, II, III (1-2-3) D. III, II, I (3-2-1)
B. II, III, I (2-3-1) E. II, I, III (2-1-3)
C. I, III, II (1-3-2)
63. First Senate President of the Philippines:
A. Manuel L. Quezon D. Sergio Osmena
B. Manuel Roxas E. Diosdado Macapaga
C. Gil Puyat
64. Because of its Natural Resources the Philippines is basically a/an _______ country.
A. Industrial D. Agricultural
B. Commercial E. Economica
C. Mining
65. The political section of the Asociacion Hispano-Filipino was under the charge of:
A. Jose Rizal C. Dominador Gomez
B. Marcelo H del Pilar D. Tomas Arejola
66. Which province in the western coast of Luzon is virtually surrounded by sea waters and has become a center for big business and
development processing zone?
A. Mindoro D. Pampanga
B. Bataan E. Kalinga
C. Zambales
67. The last Spanish governor-general of the Philippines:
A. Eulogio Despujol D. Camilo de Polavieja
B. Narciso Clavería E. Rafael de Izquierdo y Gutíerrez
C. Diego de los Ríos
68. When compared with the other countries in size, the Philippines is bigger than:
A. Malaysia D. Japan
B. South Korea E. Taiwan
C. Thailand
69. The rightist wing of La Liga came to be called
A. Cuerpos de Propagandistas C. Cuerpos de Militantes
B. Cuerpos de Compromisarios D. Cuerpos de la Revolucionarios
70. The largest river system is found in:
A. Mindanao D. Visayas
B. VIsayas and Mindanao E. Luzon and Visayas
C. Luzon
71. Which word or phrase DOES NOT apply to the Philippines?
A. Archipelago D. Rugged land mass
B. Landlocked E. Prone to earthquakes and typhoons
C. Irregular Coastline
72. The leftist wing of La Liga came to be called:
A. Cuerpos de la Revolucionarios D. Cuerpos de Compromisarios
B. Katipunan E. Insurectos de Militantes
C. Cuerpos de Militantes
73. The east border of the Philippines is:
A. China Sea D. South China Sea
B. Philippine Sea E. Caspian Sea
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74. The American military officer whose life was sacrificed in the Battle of San Mateo (Paye) was:
A. Joseph Wheeler D. Dwight D. Eisenhower
B. Henry Ware Lawton E. George S. Patton
C. John J. Pershing
75. The naval battle that led to the transformation of US into a world power:
A. Battle of Asomante C. Battle of Guayama
B. Battle of Manila Bay D. Battle of Santiago de Cuba
76. The south border of the Philippines is:
A. Philippine Sea D. South China Sea
B. China Sea E. Mediteranian Sea
C. Celebes Sea
77. The capture of Aguinaldo was successfully undertaken by
A. Arthur MacArthur D. James Francis Smith
B. Elwell Otis E. Luke Edward Wright
C. Frederick Funston
78. The last Filipino general to surrender to the Americans was:
A. Macario Sakay C. Miguel Malvar
B. Simeon Ola D. Artemio Ricarte
79. The term "daluyong" means:
A. Low Pressure Area D. Tsunami
B. Cold Front E. Intertropical Convergence Zone
C. Storm Surge
80. The highest grade of membership in the Katipunan was called:
A. Bayani D. Kawal
B. Katipon E. Kakosa
C. Kasangga
81. Which province is now linked to the island of Samar because of the construction of San Juanico Bridge?
A. Leyte D. Negros
B. Southern Leyte E. Aklan
C. Capiz
82. Young Filipinos who were sent to US as scholars of the government to pursue higher education were called:
A. Aficionados D. Ilustrados
B. Comisionados E. Disconfiados
C. Pensionados
83. The commander of the battleship Olympia who defeated the Spanish fleet of Admiral Patricio Montojo:
A. Chester W. Nimitz D. William Cameron Forbes
B. George Dewey E. William McKinley
C. Luke Edward Wright
84. Where in the Philippines are huge marble deposits found?
A. Guimaras D. Benguet
B. Romblon E. Davao
C. Masbate
85. The first political party in the Philippines was the Federal Party:
A. True C. Maybe
B. False D. Not enough evidence to say
86. The place where Philippine independence was proclaimed:
A. Cavite El Viejo D. La Tierra Alta
B. Bakood E. San Francisco de Malabon
C. Cavite La Punta
87. Which river drains Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, and Bulacan?
A. Rio Grande de Bulacan and its tributaries.
B. Rio Grande de Nueva Ecija and its tributaries.
C. Rio Grande de Pampanga and its tributaries.
D. Agno Grande and its tributaries.
88. The Malolos Constitution was drafted based on the plan proposed by:
A. Paterno D. Aguinaldo
B. Mabini E. Buencamino
C. Calderon
89. Who was the Filipino native who wanted to be a priest but was rejected because he was a native and so formed a religious
brotherhood?
A. Andres Malong D. Pedro Almazan
B. Juan Sumoroy E. Pepito Casiguran
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90. Bonifacio's formal declaration of the nullity of decisions reached at the Tejeros Convention was known as The Acta deImus.
A. Yes D. No. It’s “The Acta de Cavite El Viejo”
B. No. It’s “The Acta de Tejeros” E. None of the above
C. No. It’s “The Acta de Naic”
91. Who were the vinta-sailing Filipinos who succeeded in their resistance and revolts, and were never really conquered by the
Spaniards?
A. The Ilocanos led by Silang D. The Muslims of Southern Philippines
B. The Igorots of the Cordilleras E. The Mangyans of Mindoro
C. The Boholanos led by Dagohoy
93. After 1898 the natives of the Philippines were called Filipinos. Before 1898 what were they called?
A. Pintados D. Principalia
B. Insulares E. Peninsulares
C. Indios
94. Who negotiated the Pact of Biak-na-Bato with Aguinaldo and his men?
A. Primo de Rivera D. Macario Sakay
B. Isabelo Artacho E. Felipe Buencamino
C. Pedro Paterno
95. Which order of Presidents correctly applies to Philippine History?
I. Elpidio Quirino
II. Manuel Roxas
III. Ramon Magsaysay
IV. Carlos P. Garcia
A. II-I-III-IV C. II-I-IV-III
B. I-III-IV-II D. I-II-III-IV
96. The newspaper of the Malolos Republic came to be known as
A. El Heraldo de la Revolucion C. Del Superior Gobierno
B. La Independencia D. Remate de Tempo Filipinas
97. Which statement holds true to the Katipunan?
A. Its political objective was the assimilation of the Philippines by Spain.
B. It was founded by Bonifacio upon receiving the news that Rizal would be deported to Dapitan. *
C. Its aim was merely to introduce reforms in the country.
D. Its members belonged to the middle class only
98. Choose the answer that DOES NOT belong. Universities established during the American Era:
A. Centro Escolar University C. Far Eastern University
B. Siliman University D. Philippine Women's University
99. Who was one of the great reformists known for his Fray Botod which exposed the ignorance, abuses, and immorality of a certain
friar?
A. Marcelo H del Pilar D. Apolinario Mabini
B. Antonio Luna E. Juan Luna
C. Graciano Lopez Jaena
100. The last American military governor of the Philippines was:
A. Elwell Otis D. Adna Chaffee
B. Arthur MacArthur, Jr. E. Paul V. McNutt
C. Wesley Merritt
101. Which one (s) served as check to the powers of the Governor-General?
A. Alcalde Mayor C. Cabildo and Governadorcillo
B. Royal Audiencia D. Residencia and Visitador
102. Founder of the newspaper, The Tribune:
A. Alejandro Roces Sr. D. Apostol
B. Tomas Pinpin E.Allen A. Macasaet
C. Eugenia
103. Which was a result of the doctrine of mercantilism, the basis of economics policies during the Spanish colonial period?
A. Sequestration of the Philippines for its raw materials that should flow only to Spain.
B. Purchase of raw materials from British, the Dutch and the Portuguese governments.
C. Sale of the Philippine raw materials to the British, the Dutch and the Portuguese governments.
D. Flow of manufactured products form countries other than Spain into the Philippines
104. Rizal's anatomy of a revolution that failed was the:
A. El Filibusterismo
B. La Indolencia de los Filipinos
C. Noli Me Tángere
D. El Consejo de los Dioses E. La Liga Filipina
105. Katipunan was anchored on the political platform of separating the country from Spain
A. True C. Maybe
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106. Government established by Aguinaldo immediately after his return from Hong Kong to prosecute the war against Spain
effectively:
A. Dictatorial D. Oligarchy
B. Militarism E. Communism
C. Autocracy
107. The defender of La Loma who sacrificed his life during the war against the Americans was
A. Tomas Mascardo C. Justin Estrada
B. Jose Torres Bugallon D. Tomas Pinpin E. Pedro Paterno
108. Which island province in the Visayas offered to cooperate with the Americans during the FilipinoAmerican War?
A. Cebu B. Iloilo C. Negros D. Aklan E. Samar
109. The fundamental teachings of the Katipunan were embodied in the document written by Emilio Jacinto known as:
A. Kalayaan B. Kartilya C. Kalasag D. Katipon E. Kawal
110. Rizal’s greatest resentment during his student days that motivated him to work harder was:
A. The unequal treatment of students by the Jesuits.
B. The passivity of Filipino students.
C. The prevailing racial discrimination.
D. The use of Spanish as medium of instruction.
E. The mandatory use of uniforms.
111. Composer of the Marcha Filipino Magdalo:
A. Jose Palma D. Ildefonso Santos
B. Julián Cruz Balmaceda E. Francisco Caballo
C. Julian Felipe
112. Inspired by historical events, Rizal wrote two poems while he was a student in Ateneo. These poems were:
A. “Por la Educacion Recibe Lustre la Patria” and “Alianza Intima Entre la Religion y la Buena Educacion”
B. “Por la Educacion Recibe Lustre la Patria” and “Himmo al Trabaho”.
C. “Himmo al Trabajo” and “A la Educacion”.
D. “A la Educacion” and “Himno Al Trabajo”
113. The central leadership of the KKK was the:
A. Sangguniang Hukuman C. Sangguniang Barangay
B. Sangguniang Bayan D. Kataastaasang Sanggunian
114. Who was called the Lakambini of the Katipunan?
A. Trinidad Tecson D. Gabriela Silang
B. Melchora Aquino E. Delfine Herbosa
C. Gregoria de Jesus
115. Founder of the Partido Federal:
A. Trinidad H. Pardo de Tavera C. Fernando Primo de Rivera
B. Basilio Augustín D. Daniel Tirona E. Camilo de Polavieja
116. All of the following are reasons behind the failure of the reform movement, except one. Which is the exception?
A. Petty quarrels among reformists.
B. Spain's preoccupation with her own internal problems.
C. Lack of finances to support propaganda activities.
D. Failure of the friars to counter attacks on the clergy.
117. The American consul who convinced Aguinaldo to collaborate with the Americans in expelling the Spaniards from the
Philippines:
A. E. Spencer-Pratt D. Jacob Gould Schurman
B. F. Cooper Grant E. John Hay
C. F.A. Blake
118. Kilala bilang "Ina ng Biak-na-Bato" : A. Delfine Herbosa
B. Melchora Aquino D. Trinidad Tecson
C. Gregoria de Jesus E. Gabriela Silang
119. The American general responsible for establishing military government in the country right after the mock battle of Manila is:
A. F.A. Blake C. Ulysses S. Grant
B. Wesley Merritt D. Tasker H. Bliss
120. Who was the fearless lawyer and writer in exposing Spanish abuses and corruption and is considered the greatest journalist of the
propaganda movement:
A. Jose Ma. Panganiban C. Graciano Lopez-Jaena
B. Marcelo H del Pilar D. Mariano Ponce
121. Belgian consul who acted as mediator for the surrender of the Spaniards to the Americans:
A. Yves Leterme D. Herman Van Rompuy
B. Édouard C. André E. Elio Di Rupo
C. Charles Michel
122. Revolutionary General, known as Viborra:
A. Artemio Ricarte C. Antonio Luna
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 E. Emilio Jacinto
123. Which of the following was the immediate cause of the outbreak of the War of Philippine Independence?
A. San Juan Bridge Incident D. Cabanatuan Bridge Incident
B. San Nicolas Bridge Incident E. San Carlos Bridge Incident
C. Pasig River Incident
124. The formal inauguration of the Philippine Assembly was held at the
A. Malacanang Palace D. Manila Hotel
B. Manila Grand Opera House E. Club Filipino
C. Session hall of the Philippine Commission
125. Francisco Dagohoy of Bohol is famous for:
A. The members of his society all have long hairs.
B. The longest revolt in Philippine history.
C. The only Filipino who was able to removed Spaniards in one province.
D. The last Revolutionary General who surrendered.
E. The best friend of General Emilio Aguinaldo
126. Their death signalled the beginning of the Propaganda Movement.
A. The execution of Andres and Procopio Bonifacio.
B. The execution of Burgoz, Zamora, Gomez.
C. The execution of Thirteen Martyrs of Cavite.
D. The execution of Rizal.
127. The Spooner Amendment to the Army Appropriation Act became the basis for the establishment of:
A. Autonomous government. D. Centralized government.
B. Civil government in the Philippines. E. Removal of military forces
C. Military rule.
128. Taft became popular among Filipinos during his tenure of office because of his policy known as
A. Filipino First D. Education For All
B. Liberalism and Democracy E. Equality Rights for Men and Women
C. Philippines for the Filipinos
129. On October 25, 1898, the Academia Militar, the first Philippine military school, was established in _________ by General
Emilio Aguinaldo, upon the recommendation of General Antonio Luna.
A. Naic, Cavite D. Morong Rizal
B. Kawit, Cavite E. Tondo Manila
C. Malolos, Bulacan
130. Higher education under the First Philippine Republic was promoted through
A. Burgos Institute C. Literary University of the Philippines
B. University of Santo Tomas D. Ateneo de Manila E. Sta. Catalina
131. The first real battle fought by the Filipinos against the Spaniards was the Battle of:
A. Majayjay D. Pinaglabanan
B. Pugad Lawin E. Biak-na-Bato
C. Montalban
132. US battleship sank at the Havana Bay which led to the outbreak of the Spanish-American War:
USS Nevada USS Oklahoma
USS Utah USS Arizona
USS Maine
133. The First Pontifex Maximus of the Philippine Independent Church:
A. Daniel Tirona D. Cayetano Arellano
B. Isabelo delos Reyes E. Pedro Paterno
C. Gregorio Aglipay
134. The Cry of Pugad Lawin marked the end of:
A. Bonifacio's leadership in the KKK. C. KKK as a secret society.
B. Filipino vassalage to Spain. D. Taxation of the Tagalog
135. The agreement that ended the Spanish-American War of 1898
A. Treaty of Paris D. Treaty of Barcelona
B. Treaty of Mantes E. Treaty of Malmö
C. Treaty of Sablé
136. Who was the “Boy General” who tried to delay the American advances by making a last stand at Pasong Tirad?
A. Emilio Jacinto D. Mariano Noriel
B. Gregorio del Pilar E. Pio del Pilar
C. Antonio Luna
137. The Bates Treaty ______ Muslim resistance against the Americans during the Filipino-American War
A. Heightened D. Started
B. Neutralized E. Provided
C. Sustained
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 A. Decree of June 23 D. Decree of June 31
B. Decree of June 12 E. Decree of October 13
C. Decree of July 4
139. The original title of the Filipino National Anthem:
A. Marcha Filipina Magdalo D. Indepentes Marchas Filipinas
B. Marcha Filipina Nacional E. Viva Nacional Libertad
C. Filipina Marcha Y Libertad
140. The newspaper of the Katipunan was known as:
A. Kartilya D. Katapatan
B. Kalayaan E. Kadiwa
C. Kagitingan
141. The first American organic law for the Philippines was:
A. Jones Law C. Hare-Hawes-Cutting Law
B. Cooper Act / Philippine Deal of 1902 D. Tydings–McDuffie Act
142. Bonifacio's Katipunan was revived by
A. Luciano San Miguel D. Mariano Alvarez
B. Faustino Guillermo E. Gregorio Sanciano
C. Julian Montalan
143. Who led the Filipinos in attacking the Americans in Balanggiga, Samar?
A. Felipe Buencamino D. Francisco Dagohoy
B. Pedro Sanchez E. Simeon Ola
C. Lazaro Segovia
144. Dyariong Tagalog was founded by:
A. Marcelo del Pilar D. Gregorio Sanciano
B. Juan Luna E. Graciano Lopez Jaena
C. Pedro Laktaw
145. The Sublime Paralytic who later became Aguinaldo's adviser:
A. Apolinario Mabini D. Danilo Gatmaitan
B. Julian Felipe E. Isagani de Jesus
C. Isidoro Torres
146. The Cabinet Crisis of 1923 took place during the tenure of Governor-General
A. W. Cameron Forbes B. Leonard Wood C. James Smith D. John J. Pershing
147. Luna's assassination was a big blow to the Filipino cause as it:
A. Led to a series of reverses on the part of the Filipino soldiers.
B. Made Aguinaldo decides to wage guerilla warfare against American soldiers.
C. Deprived the nation of an able military tactician in its great hour of need.
D. Made the people to lose faith in Revolution.
148. The first American civil governor of the country was:
A. Henry Clay Ide D. William Cameron Forbes
B. Joseph Smith E. Luke Edward Wright
C. William H. Taft
149. Bonifacio divided the members of the Katipunan in how many grades (rank)?
A. 5 B. 6 C. 3 D. 8 E. 2
150. The untiming loss of Antonio Luna showed the existence of :
A. Lack of discipline among the regular Filipino soldiers.
B. Lack of leadership qualities among leaders.
C. Lack encouragement and support from the leaders.
D. Lack of faith and allegiance to our own country.
151. Which of the following members of the Katipunan is the lowest rank?
A. Kawal D. Kasama
B. Katipon E. Kakosa
C. Kasangga
152. In which essay did Rizal advocate the government posts should be filled through competitive examinations?
A. The Philippines Within A Century C. To Young Women of Malolos
B. The Love of Country D. The Indolence of the Filipino
153. They were the ones who wore a black hood with a triangle of white ribbon having the letters "Z. Ll. B.", corresponding to the
roman A. N. B. meaning Anak ng Bayan)
A. Bayani D. Kasangga
B. Katipon E. Kalasag
C. Kawal
154. Which refers to the schedule of fees imposed on imported goods?
A. Franchise D. Tariff
B. Dumping duties E. Custom Duties
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155. They were the ones who wore a green hood with a triangle having white lines and the letters "Z. LL. B." at the three angles of the
triangle, and also wore a green ribbon with a medal with the letter "Ka" in Baybayin script above a depiction of a crossed sword and
flag.
A. Kalasag D. Bayani
B. Kawal E. Katipon
C. Kakosa
156. Which of the following is the minimum number of persons who can organize and register a cooperative?
A. 15 B. 50 C. 25 D. 35 E. 10
157. They were the ones who wore a red mask and a sash with green borders, symbolizing courage and hope. The front of the mask
had white borders that formed a triangle with three Ks arranged as if occupying the angles of a triangle within a triangle, and with the
letters "Z. Ll. B." below:
A. Katipon D. Kasangga
B. Bayani E. Kalasag
C. Kawal
158. You have organized yourself into a cooperative for each member to be able to secure loans for productive and provident
purposes. Which type of cooperative have you organized?
A. Service Cooperative C. Credit Cooperative
B. Consumers Cooperative D. Producers Cooperative
159. How can a "Kawal" become a "Bayani"?
A. by bringing several new members in Katipunan.
B. by being promoted to an officer in Katipunan.
C. by killing atleast 50 Spaniards.
D. by being a spy in the Spanish government.
E. by being good at all weapons.
160. The teachers of a school want to associate, pool their savings, and use the fund as soon as possible to grant loans to members and
capitalize and operate the school canteen. What type of cooperative will they organize and register?
A. Credit Cooperative C. Consumers Cooperative
B. Multipurpose Cooperative D. Service Cooperative
161. How can a "Katipon" become a "Kawal"?
A. by being good at all weapons.
B. by being promoted to an officer in Katipunan.
C. by killing atleast 50 Spaniards.
D. by recruiting several new members in Katipunan.
E. by being a spy in the Spanish government.
162. All of the following were Senate Presidents EXCEPT:
A. Ferdinand E. Marcos C. Manuel L. Quezon
B. Manuel A. Roxas D. Carlos P. Garcia
163. Who was the Governor General during the time of GOMBURZA?
A. Narciso Clavería D. Camilo de Polavieja
B. Rafael de Izquierdo y Gutíerrez E. Eulogio Despujol
C. Riego de Dios
164. What are the allowed to be deducted from the goal gross compensation income to arrive at the taxable compensation income?
A. Charitable contributions D. Bad debt
B. Assets and Liabilities E. Losses
C. Personal and additional exemptions
165. Who was the Governor General during the exile of Rizal in Dapitan?
A. Eulogio Despujol D. Rafael de Izquierdo y Gutíerrez
B. Camilo de Polavieja E. Riego de Dios
C. Narciso Clavería
166. You came to the examination room by riding a taxi which, according to the driver, is managed by a transport cooperative. Under
which type of cooperative does this transport cooperative fall?
A. Consumers cooperative C. Transport cooperative
B. Multipurpose cooperative D. Service cooperative
167. Dapitan, the place where Rizal was exiled for 4 years is located in:
A. Davao del Norte D. Zamboanga del Norte
B. Zamboanga del Sur E. Davao Orriental
C. Davao del Sur
168. What is the maximum percentage of the share capital of a cooperative member can own or hold?
A. 10% C. 5%
B. 20% D. 25%
169. Who was the Governor General who permitted Rizal to leave Dapitan to volunteered his services as a doctor in Cuba:
A. Diego de los Ríos D. Eulogio Despujol
B. Ramón Blanco E. Miguel López de Legazpi
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170. Which norm dictates that one should marry within one’s clan or ethnic group?
A. Exogamy D. Polygamy
B. Endogamy E. Monogamy
C. Polyandry
171. Who was the last American Governor-General of the Philippines:
A. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. D. Henry L. Stimson
B. Dwight F. Davis E. Leonard Wood
C. Frank Murphy
172. Which was a very important accomplishment of Aguinaldo’s dictatorial government?
A. Union of Church and State.
B. Separation of Church and State.
C. Abolition of slavery
D. Proclamation of the Philippine independence.
E. Made friends with the Spaniards and Americans.
173. Who was the Governor General who issued a decree for the Filipinos to change their surnames:
A. Miguel López de Legazpi D. Juan Cerezo de Salamanca
B. Pedro Bravo de Acuña E. Eulogio Despujol
C. Narciso Clavería
174. If you keep seeing your ways of doing things as the right way and everybody else’s as the wrong way, you tend to have the
attitude called:
A. Cultural Pluralism C. Ethnocentrism
B. Cultural Relativism D. Multiculturalism
175. Who was the President of the 1987 Constitutional Commission?
A. Ambrosio B. Padilla C. Napoleon G. Rama
B. Ahmad Domocao Alonto D. Cecilia Munoz Palma
176. The Earth’s surface is covered by water by about:
A. 7% D. 70%
B. 30% E. 80%
C. 50%
177. The Philippines is largely a Catholic nation. Is the separation of Church and State enshrined in the 1987 Constitution?
A. Yes C. Maybe
B. No D. Not enough evidence to say.
178. The Society of Jesus was founded by:
A. Francis of Assisi D. Michael Servetus
B. Francis Xavier E. Thaddeus of Edessa
C. Ignatius of Loyola
179. What is regarded by the State as a "primary social economic force?"
A. Trade D. Education
B. Labor E. Wealth
C. Commerce
180. According to Article III, Section 15 of the Constitution, the writ of habeas corpus may be suspended in times of rebellion or
what?
A. invasion C. martial law
B. terrorism D. war
181. After the Second World War, which emerged as new powers?
A. United States and France D. Soviet Union and Germany
B. United States and Soviet Union E. France and Germany
C. United States and Great Britain

182. The Lower Chamber of the Congress of the Philippines is known by what name?
A. House of Representatives D. Congressional Lower Chamber
B. National Assembly E. Legislative
C. Senate
183. A Member of either house of Congress may be expelled by their fellow Members. For a Member to be expelled, how much of the
total number of Members of a house must concur with the expulsion?
A. three-fourths D. nine-tenths
B. two-thirds E. complete or total number of Congressmen
C. majority
184. If a President wishes to veto a bill, he/she must communicate it within a certain span of time; otherwise the bill will become a
law. How long is this span of time?
A. 3 weeks D. 48 days
B. 30 days E. 90 days
C. 60 days
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 A. Speaker of the House of Representatives D. Executive Secretary of the Cabinet
B. President of the Senate E. Ombudsman
C. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
186. One of the functions of the government is to enter into treaties and agreements with the governments of other states. However,
such agreements will only be valid and effective when the concurrence of a specific government entity has been given. Name this
government entity.
A. Senate D. Cabinet
B. Supreme Court E. Congress
C. Department of Foreign Affairs
187. How many Associate Justices comprise the Supreme Court?
A. 14 C. 15
B. 12 D. 19
188. Which Spanish Governor General had the program on Tabaco Monopoly in 1782?
A. Jose Basco C. Gaspar dela Torre
B. Narciso Claveria D. Eulogio Despujol
189. Who advocated the process of Filipinization in the Philippines during the American colonial period?
A. William Howard Taft C. Frank Murphy
B. Francis Burton Harrison D. Dwight Davis
190. He is the only former American Governor-General of the Philippines to be awarded Philippine citizenship.
A. Henry Clay Ide D. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.
B. James Francis Smith E. Dwight F. Davis
C. Francis Burton Harrison
191. It is considered to be the place where the first civilization flourished:
A. Africa C. Middle East
B. Europe D. Latin America
192. Social Studies are a component of which subject in high school?
A. English C. Filipino
B. Science D. MAKABAYAN
193. What was the pseudonym of Andres Bonifacio?
A. Laong Laan D. Plaridel
B. Agapito Bagumbayan E. Taga Ilog
C. Dimasalang
194. It is considered to be the most famous social networking site
A. Google C. Facebook
B. Yahoo D. Multiply
195. SONA stands for
A. State of the Nation Address C. Speech of Noynoy Aquino
B. State of the National Assembly D. Status of the Nation Address
196. In 2005, this hurricane caused a huge devastation in New Orleans in the United States of America. Which hurricane was this?
A. Sandy C. Katrina
B. Irene D. Rita
197. Which is not a cause of World War I?
A. The secret military alliances among the nations of Europe.
B. Japan’s imperialistic ambition
C. The desire of nations to gain independence
D. Competition for colonial and economic power among European nations.
198. Which organization came as aftermath of World War II?
A. Operation Brotherhood D. International Monetary Fund
B. World Health Organization E. UNESCO
C. United Nations
199. Which process can explain the presence of the Spanish elements in Filipino culture?
A. Evolution D. Cultural Diffusion
B. Inheritance E. Fusion Magnet
C. Interbreeding
200. Which type of family is most likely to develop in the children the values of independence, initiative, and self reliance?
A. Conjugal D. Extended
B. Nuclear E. Adams
C. Consanguinial

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