GENERAL EDUCATION Discussion (December 3, 2024)

Question 1

Fighting episodes in Afghanistan, Yemen, Ethiopia, and PH

Answer 1

ARMED CONFLICT

Question 2

Gravest threat to mankind

Answer 2

GLOBAL WARMING

Question 3

Composer of Angono

Answer 3

LUCIO SAN PEDRO

Question 4

First Filipino Painter as National Artist

Answer 4

AMORSOLO

Question 5

Principles of conduct written by Apolinario Mabini

Answer 5

EL VERDADERO DECALOGO

Question 6

FOUNtain sa SM

Answer 6

FORT SANTIAGO, UST, SAN SEBASTIAN, MAC ARTHUR LANDING MEMORIAL

Question 7

1. All the great religions of the world teach universally accepted moral values; therefore, it is important that _____.
   a. Parents can be inactive members of a religion
   b. Religions should be made easy to understand
   c. Parents practice their religion as part of child-rearing
   d. Religions should skip too many rituals

Answer 7

c. Parents practice their religion as part of child-rearing

Question 8

2. The process of values clarification succeeds when something which is valued has been
   a. Selected, analyzed, and rejected
   b. Explained, compared, and doubted
   c. Chosen, analyzed, unacted
   d. Understood, chosen, acted upon

Answer 8

d. Understood, chosen, acted upon

Question 9

3. The Austrian composer, John Strauss, is famous in his waltz composition entitled
   a. Moon river
   b. Flamenco
   c. Blue danube
   d. Tarantella

Answer 9

c. Blue danube

Question 10

4. Film is a modern art because it uses
   a. Technologies
   b. Fireworks
   c. Camera tricks
   d. Robots

Answer 10

a. Technologies

Question 11

5. These are all painting techniques exceot
   a. Acrylic paint
   b. Oil
   c. Water color
   d. Molding

Answer 11

d. Molding

Question 12

6. Personhood includes not only the physical aspect of an individual but to a large extent, the individual’s
   a. Dignity
   b. Education
   c. Wealth
   d. Family

Answer 12

a. Dignity

Question 13

7. Observance of good manners and right conduct in places where people earn their livelihood and in the practice of their respective professions is known as
   a. Labor relation
   b. Livelihood etiquette
   c. Professional organization
   d. Work ethics

Answer 13

d. Work ethics

Question 14

8. Ensuring the economic security of the nation is productivity, just as commitment to the progress of a country in a global community is
   a. Competitiveness
   b. Endurance
   c. Nationalism
   d. Valor

Answer 14

c. Nationalism

Question 15

9. In a moral dilemma, act or decide only when you firmly believe that what you will do is dictated by what kind of conscience?
   a. Lax
   b. Erroneous
   c. Doubtful
   d. Certain

Answer 15

d. Certain

Question 16

10. Films are the most advanced art because they not only involve visual and audio projections but also
    a. Music
    b. Light
    c. Scenery
    d. Movement

Answer 16

d. Movement

Question 17

11. “Laong Laan” and “Dimasalang” were the pen names used by
    a. Jose Rizal
    b. Juan Luna
    c. Andres Bonifacio
    d. Emilio Aguinaldo

Answer 17

a. Jose Rizal

Question 18

12. The common cause of wars and conflicts among nations is
    a. Religious tolerance
    b. Diplomatic problem
    c. Territorial dispute
    d. Ideological differences

Answer 18

c. Territorial dispute

Question 19

13. The line “fair hope of my fatherland” in one of Riza’s poems was referring to the Filipino
    a. Youth
    b. Athlete
    c. Hero
    d. Leader

Answer 19

a. Youth

Question 20

14. “A satisfying problem-solving experience improves one’s ability to cope with the next difficulty.” This quotation means that
    a. It is always difficult to handle problems
    b. Problem-solving is a daily activity
    c. Every successful experience strengthens one’s ability to face difficulties
    d. One has development skills to improve talent and ability

Answer 20

c. Every successful experience strengthens one’s ability to face difficulties

Question 21

15. Filipina stage actress who won international awards
    a. Aiza Seguerra
    b. Lisa Macuja
    c. Nora Aunor
    d. Lea Salonga

Answer 21

d. Lea Salonga

Question 22

16. Ang Ama ng Balarila ay si
    a. Inigo Ed Regalado
    b. Jose Corazon de Jesus
    c. Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez
    d. Lope K. Santos

Answer 22

d. Lope K. Santos

Question 23

17. Rossana sees the suffering of her sick grandmother and receives suggestion to agree to mercy killing. What moral principle should be applied in this case?
    a. The end does not justify the means
    b. Between the two evils, do the lesser evil.
    c. Always do what is right
    d. The principle of double effect

Answer 23

d. The principle of double effect

Question 24

18. Your neighbor confides that she is a drug pusher because she needs the money to support her lifestyle. The moral principle that you should advise your neighbor to follow is
    a. Principle of double effect
    b. The end does not justify the means
    c. Between two evils, do the lesser evil
    d. Always do what is right

Answer 24

b. The end does not justify the means

Question 25

19. Governor Narciso Claveria ordered the a. Resettlement of Filipino communities in cabeceras b. Use of Spanish surnames by Filipinos c. Tobacco monopoly d. Galleon trade

Answer 25

b. Use of Spanish surnames by Filipinos

Question 26

20. Biological reference is used for human being, but moral references should be used to the a. Spirit b. Conscience c. Value d. Person

Answer 26

d. Person

Question 27

21. The last line in Rizal’s poem Mi Ultimo Adios “morir es descansar” (to die is to rest) reflects a. Rizal’s acceptance of death for his country b. Rizal’s desire to escape punishment c. Rizal’s wish for revenge d. Rizal’s remorse when facing death

Answer 27

a. Rizal’s acceptance of death for his country

Question 28

22. What results from contradictory emotional or psychological attitude? a. Ambivalence b. Ambidexterity c. Bipolarization d. Bifurcation

Answer 28

a. Ambivalence

Question 29

23. On December 12, 1888, twenty Filipino women signed a petition to open a class for them like the opportunity given to men. In Rizal’s “Liham sa mga Kababaihang taga Malolos” he encouraged them to continue their advocacy for a. Right to suffrage b. Election to public office c. Gender equality in education d. Equality to public office

Answer 29

c. Gender equality in education

Question 30

24. To evaluate the rightness or wrongness of human act, one must be familiar with the study of a. Sinfulness b. Virtue c. Morality d. Relationship

Answer 30

c. Morality

Question 31

25. Easy access to travel, rise of mass media, and interconnectedness through technology made possible the existence of the ___ concept. a. Global village b. Worldwide Web c. United Nations d. International Alliance

Answer 31

a. Global village

Question 32

26. The ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphics as the ancient Filipinos used a. Balitaw b. Alibata c. Kalantiao d. Abakada

Answer 32

b. Alibata

Question 33

27. The following countries claim parts of the South China Sea except a. Mexico b. Vietnam c. Philippines d. Indonesia

Answer 33

a. Mexico

Question 34

28. Political idealists advocate ideals of politics such as justice, equality, and fairness. Political realists have a more realistic viewpoint of politics, aptly stated by “Might is Right”. Who among the following is more of a political idealist rather than a political realist? a. Julius Caesar b. Ferdinand Marcos c. Donald Trump d. Benigno Aquino

Answer 34

d. Benigno Aquino