GEN. ED. SOCS STUD - SET 1

Question 1

World’s worst nuclear disaster wherein 3 people were killed in the initial explosion:

Answer 1

Chernobyl Explosion

Question 2

Chernobyl is located in __________:

Answer 2

Ukraine

Question 3

Isabelo delos Reyes founded the first labor union in the country called __________:

Answer 3

Union Obrera Democratica

Question 4

Who founded the Union Obrera Democratica

Answer 4

Isabelo delos Reyes

Question 5

Primary function of art according to the utilitarian theory:

Answer 5

Practical Use

Question 6

Prime Meridian passes through __________:

Answer 6

London

Question 7

Philosophical study of the universe and everything in it:

Answer 7

Cosmology

Question 8

Unpleasant sensation or frustration when a traditional-bound Filipino goes to the U.S. and observes the open display of love and emotions:

Answer 8

Culture shock

Question 9

In arts, visual agreement among elements refers to:

Answer 9

Harmony

Question 10

First term given by Marcelo H. Del Pilar to the hidden control and domination by Spanish religious priests over the colonial government:

Answer 10

Frailocracia

Question 11

“Reason must be used in understanding the existence of God.” Who advocated this philosophy?

Answer 11

St. Thomas Aquinas

Question 12

A social science perspective; community with a tighter and more comprehensive social entity brought about by variety of will:

Answer 12

Gemeinchaft

Question 13

A social science perspective; a group where individual participates as members driven solely by self-interest:

Answer 13

Gesellschaft

Question 14

Recognized as the foundation of the nation:

Answer 14

Family

Question 15

It portrays dead gladiators being dragged:

Answer 15

Spoliarium

Question 16

Basic principle of taxation where the sources of funds/ revenues should be efficient to meet the needs of public expenditure:

Answer 16

Fiscal adequacy

Question 17

Basic principle of taxation where taxes to be paid must be based on the ability to pay:

Answer 17

Theoretical Justice

Question 18

Basic principle of taxation where tax laws must be concise or brief, must be enforceable, attainable, and must not be burdensome upon the tax payers:

Answer 18

Administrative Feasibility

Question 19

What famous literary work did Rizal voice out to the convection that women should think for themselves, should be educated, and should be more active in public office?

Answer 19

Letter to the Young Women of Malolos

Question 20

The longest revolt in Philippine history:

Answer 20

Dagohoy Revolt

Question 21

Known as the ‘’Isla de Pintados’’ by the Spaniards:

Answer 21

Visayas

Question 22

Refers to the rise in the general level of prices of goods and services in an economy over a period of time:

Answer 22

Inflation

Question 23

The author of ‘‘Flora de Filipinas’’ circa 1837:

Answer 23

Fr. Manuel Blanco

Question 24

The botanical illustrations of plant specimens that grow into the Philippines herbarium written by Fr. Manuel Blanco:

Answer 24

Flora de Filipina

Question 25

The process by which a person learns the requirements of the culture by which he or she is surrounded, and acquires values and behaviors that are appropriate or necessary in that culture:

Answer 25

Enculturation

Question 26

The perspective/thinking that your own culture is better that another culture:

Answer 26

Ethnocentrism

Question 27

It is a principle that no one is above the law and the laws must be obeyed by all the constituents:

Answer 27

Rule of Law

Question 28

The Philippine currency and its stability is protected and supervised by:

Answer 28

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

Question 29

Refers to actions central banks take to pursue objectives such as price stability and maximum employment:

Answer 29

Monetary Policy

Question 30

Refers to the government's revenue collection and spending decision (congress and the administration):

Answer 30

Fiscal Policy

Question 31

He coined the term "survival of the fittest."

Answer 31

Herbert Spencer

Question 32

According to Confucius, what is the best way to rule a people to attain harmony?

Answer 32

By moral example / by leading by example

Question 33

The office that shall have jurisdiction to investigate on its own any act or omission of any public official when such act or omission appear to be illegal, unjust, improper or inefficient:

Answer 33

Ombudsman

Question 34

Founder and first editor of La Solidaridad in Barcelona, Spain:

Answer 34

Graciano Lopez Jaena

Question 35

Considered the greatest orator of the Filipino colony in Spain:

Answer 35

Graciano Lopez Jaena

Question 36

Refers to the involvement of all the citizens in the control of government:

Answer 36

Democracy

Question 37

A form of power structure in which power rests with a small number of people:

Answer 37

Oligarchy

Question 38

To whom did Jose Rizal pattern the character of Maria Clara?

Answer 38

Leonor Rivera

Question 39

Known as the Expanded Senior Citizen Act 2010:

Answer 39

R.A. 9994

Question 40

Correct order of governments applied during the American Regime:

Answer 40

Military, Civil, Commonwealth

Question 41

What event in history followed when the Katipunan movement was discovered?

Answer 41

Cry of Pugad Lawin

Question 42

In 1565, Legaspi concluded a blood compact with the Chief of Bohol named:

Answer 42

Sikatuna

Question 43

The culture of the Ilocanos can easily be felt through their ant dance known as:

Answer 43

Kinnotan

Question 44

The practice of having Spanish surnames was started during Spanish regime through the order of:

Answer 44

Governor Gen. Claveria

Question 45

An enrolled bill may become a law after how many days?

Answer 45

30 days

Question 46

He promoted the national policy on 'Austerity' during his term as Philippine President:

Answer 46

Carlos P. Garcia

Question 47

This is the heart of Mayan Civilization; most populous country in Central America and half of the populations are Mayan Indians:

Answer 47

Guatemala