General Education

11. Which is a legislative check on the President?

Social Science A. Rejection of appointment/s by the President
B. Prescription of the qualifications of the President
1. It is the definite portion of the earth’s surface which is C. Prescription of qualifications of judges of lower courts
the subject of sovereignty rights and interests. From the D. Inquiry into the wisdom of any pardon given by the
political standpoint, it is referred to as President
A. State C. sovereignty
B. Government D. territory 12. Which is a judicial Check on the executive and
legislative branches of the government?
2. What was the First Philippine Republic? A. Judges the constitutionality of executive orders
A. The Republic proclaimed in Malolos B. Determines the term of a member of the House of
B. The Republic proclaimed under the 1935 Representatives
Constitution C. Prescribes the qualifications of the President
C. The Republic of the Philippines proclaimed in 1946 D. Prescribes the qualifications of a Senator
D. The Republic proclaimed under the Japanese-
sponsored Constitution 13. In which instance is the independence of the judiciary
shown?
3. Which type of government did Aguinaldo establish? A. The Supreme Court is beyond criticism
A. Unitary C. Republican B. The Supreme Court is given authority to appoint all
B. Revolutionary D. Oligarchic officials and employees of the judiciary
C. The qualifications of the Justices of the Supreme
4. What characteristic(s) of government is established by Court can be changed by Congress
the 1987 Constitution? D. The salaries of the members of the Supreme Court
I. Presidential system of government with three and of the lower courts can be decreased during their
branches continuance in office
II. Parliamentary system of government
III. The three branches of government are separate 14. 14. A vetoed bill repassed in congress becomes a law
and independent of each other with a:
IV. The three branches of government have a check A. A majority vote of all the members of both houses
and balance over each other B. Two-thirds vote of all the members present
constituting a quorum
A. I and IV C. I,III and IV C. Two-thirds vote for all the members of both houses
B. Revolutionary D. II only D. Majority vote of all the members present constituting
a quorum
5. Which policy is an innovation of the 1987 Constitution?
A. Citizen’s Assemblies C. Referendum 15. 15. Which of the following is unconstitutional?
B. Plebiscite D. People’s Initiative A. A regulation requiring the use of personal I.D before
entering a school
6. Which is a new mode for proposing amendments to the B. A law prohibiting professional from seeking
Constitution as provided for by the 1987 Constitution? employment abroad
A. Citizen’s Assemblies C. Referendum C. A traffic rule preventing some cars to travel on a
B. Plebiscite D. People’s Initiative certain day
D. A person’s choice of abode limited by order of the
7. Based on the classifications of government, which court
applies to the present Philippine government?
A. Hereditary 16. 16. All appropriation, revenue or traffic bills, etc. shall
B. Consolidated originate exclusively in the:
C. De jure government A. House of Representative C. Senate
D. De facto government B. Sangguniang Panlalawigan D. Supreme Court

8. If our present government is a democracy, where does 17. It is also called the Tanodbayan:
power reside? A. Court of Appeals C. Sandiganbayan
A. In the Filipino people C. In Congress B. Ombudsman D. Supreme Court
B. In the President D. In the Supreme Court
18. Father of Local Government in the Philippines
9. Which does NOT properly describe a republican and A. Benigno Aquino B. Aquilino Pimentel
democratic state? C. TG Guingona D. Franklin Drilon
A. Existence of a bill of rights
B. Observance of the principle of separation of powers 19. Which is the fourth largest island in the country, often
and a system of checks and balances visited by typhoons and with a very rugged interior?
C. Observance of the principle that ours is a A. Negros C. Samar
government of men and not of laws B. Bohol D. Leyte
D. Presence of elections through popular will 20. How has the fragmented nature of the topography of the
Philippines affected the nation’s progress?
10. Which is violated by wiretapping? A. No pattern in the state of economic progress can be
A. The right to private property drawn
B. The right to privacy of communication B. The state of the nation’s economic progress is more
C. The right to information on matters of public concern or less the same across regions
D. Freedom of expression
 C. The state of economic progress differs across 34. Most of the people in Latin America during the colonial
regions period came from what known place in the world?
D. Regions in the northern part of the country are more A. Amazon Rainforest C. Iberian Peninsula
economically progressive than those in the southern B. Andes Mountain D. Ocenia
part
35. One of the largest cities in the world, having the
21. The three largest islands in the Philippines? greatest population of any city often referred as the “City
A. Luzon, Mindanao, Samar that Never Sleeps”?
B. Luzon, Samar, Leyte A. Hawaii C. Las Vegas
C. Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao B. California D. New York
D. Luzon, Mindanao, Leyte

22. In its mountains you mine gold. It also supplies most 36. Which part of the earth can experience six months of
part of Luzon with fresh flowers and vegetables continuous daylight and six months continuous
because of its climate. Which province is this? darkness each year?
A. Apayao C. Mt. Province A. Asia, its northern part C. America
B. Benguet D. Ifugao B. Europe D. Antartica

23. Cebu is Sinulog as __________is to Dinagyang 37. From whom did we learn the love for lavish fiestas or
A. Panay C. Laguna celebration?
B. Ilo-ilo D. Bohol A. The Americans C. The Spaniards
B. The Japanese D. The Malays
24. Where do devotees to Sto. Niño flocks in January for its
“Ati-atihan”? 38. Hitler’s move to eliminate the Jews was an act of:
A. Aklan C. Tagbilaran A. Genocide C. Suicide
B. Tacloban D. Cebu B. Ethnocide D. Infanticide

25. Complete this analog: Nile River:World- 39. What religion suffered heavily in Europe during the Nazi
_______:Philippines Holocaust?
A. Amburayan River C. Rio Grande of Mindanao A. Atheist C. Jew
B. Cagayan River D. Agusan River B. Buddhist D. Islam

26. Which place in CALABARZON was named “Special, 40. Which describes the Asian continent correctly?
Science and Nature City” of the Philippines? A. The 4 “cradles of civilization” are all in it
A. Los Baños C. Pagsanjan B. Its people have a longer life expectancy than any
B. Tagaytay D. Kawit other continent
C. It has more land and people and a higher population
27. What is the smallest city in the Philippines in terms of density than any other continent
land area? D. It has two pronounced seasons, the dry and wet
A. Pateros C. Pasay season
B. San Juan D. Paranaque
41. Which place in China are said to be cradles of ancient
28. What is Bukidnon plateau known for? civilization?
A. Strawberry Plantation C. Banana Plantation A. Huang Ho and Yangtze Valleys
B. Orchidarium D. Pineapple Plantation B. Nile Valley
C. Tigris-Euphrates Valley
29. Which one serves as the rice granary in northeast D. Indus Valley
Philippines?
A. Cagayan Valley C. Nueva Ecija 42. The greatest contribution of Mesopotamia to civilization
B. CAR D. Ilocos Region is:
A. Cuneiform C. Behistun Rock
30. Which province is helped developed by the advent of B. Code of Hammurabi D. Gilgamesh Epic
local and international tourists who go surfing in Siargao
Island? 43. The Phoenician’s greatest contribution to civilization is:
A. Misamis Oriental C. Surigao del Norte A. Alphabet C. Dye
B. Surigao del Sur D. Agusan del Sur B. Glass D. System of Trade

31. Which region is called “The Land of Promise” because 44. “The face that launched a thousand ships” was the
of its rich agricultural lands? famous saying in reference to the cause of war in
A. Mindanao C. Central Plain of Luzon ancient times in Greece. Which was is referred to in this
B. Visayas D. Luzon saying?
A. Persian War C. Peloponnesian War
32. Which is the coldest continent? B. Trojan War D. Crimean War
A. Asia, its northern part C. America
B. Europe D. Antartica 45. It is a social system in which most relationships are
personal or traditional. It is found in the rural areas in
33. It is the longest mountain chain in the world: the Philippines.
A. Andes C. Kunlun A. Gesellschaft C. Primary Group
B. Himalayas D. Pamir B. Gemeinschaft D. Caste System
46. When Berlin was being disputed between East and B. Antonio Luna D. Marcelo H. del Pilar
Germany, in which part of Germany was it located?
A. East of Germany 58. The event that implicated the three priests Burgos,
B. Boundary of Austria and Germany Gomez, and Zamora which resulted to their execution
C. Boundary of East and West Germany was the:
D. West Germany A. Cavite Mutiny C. Ilocos Rebellion
B. Antonio Luna D. Bacoor Massacre
47. The Byzantine Empire was established during:
A. Homeric Age 59. 59. In which order did the following occupy the
B. The time of the Caesars Philippines?
C. Thousand years after the “fall of Rome” A. Spaniards, Americans, Japanese, British
D. Invasion of the Germanic tribes B. Spaniards, Americans, British, Japanese
C. British, Spaniards, American, Japanese
48. Wars are fought as a means to settle conflicts. After the D. Spaniards, British, Americans, Japanese
bloody encounters, a war is officially ended through?
A. Alliance C. Ceasefire 60. Which of the following events in the Philippine history
B. Treaty D. Armistice was the latest?
A. Declaration of Martial Law by presidential
49. Which countries were referred to as the Allied Powers in proclamation
World War II? B. Ratification of Visiting Forces Agreement
A. USA, Russia, France, England C. Termination of the RP-US Military Bases Agreement
B. France, England, China, Russia D. End of martial rule through Edsa “people power”
C. England, France, China, Russia revolution
D. Russia, England, USA, France
61. Through whose effort was Gen. Aguinaldo given
50. World War II in the Philippines ended when the sufficient time to escape from pursuit of the American
Japanese surrendered after the bombing of: army?
A. Bataan and Corregidor C. Tokyo and Kyoto A. Juan Luna C. Antonio Luna
B. Hiroshima and Nagasaki D. Pearl Harbor B. Marcelo del Pilar D. Gregorio del Pilar

51. Which statement on the ASEAN is correct? 62. Who was the revolutionary leader who continued to
A. Its members are Philippines, Taiwan, Singapore, and struggle even after the establishment of American rule
Thailand and established the Republika ng Katagalugan?
B. This is an association of five Southeast nations for A. Simeon Ola C. Macario Sakay
nation building B. Artemio Ricarte D. Miguel Malvar
C. Its members are Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan,
Singapore, and Thailand 63. The Negritos or Aetas are known to be the earliest
D. This is the same-as the Association of Southeast inhabitants of our islands. After them, who came first as
Asia permanent settlers?
A. The Malays C. The Indonesians
52. With which country is her relationship with the B. The Chinese D. The Spaniards
Philippines strained as a result of the country’s claim
over Sabah? 64. Which is a visible Hispanic legacy?
A. Borneo C. Indonesia A. Love for fast food
B. Malaysia D. Brunei B. Love for basketball
C. Prevalence of noodles
53. Which was rejected by the Filipinos under the Spanish D. Prevalence of Spanish surnames among Filipinos
rule?
A. Introduction of democratic ways and liberal ideas 65. Who among the Presidents of the Philippines was
B. Free and compulsory instruction through the public known for his love for the “little man” and opened
school system Malacañang Palace to all?
C. Taxation without representation A. Ferdinand Marcos C. Carlos P. Garcia
D. Abolition of the tobacco monopoly B. Ramon Magsaysay D. Elpidio Quirino

54. Corazon Aquino is to Freedom Constitution as 66. He was the greatest general of First Philippine Republic:
Ferdinand Marcos is to: A. Apolinario Mabini C. Antonio Luna
A. Subservience to America C. New society B. Juan Luna D. Emilio Aguinaldo
B. Ties with Asian nations D. “Filipino First” policy
67. Which statement is CORRECT?
55. In whose term was the celebration date of the Philippine A. Gov. Howard Taft was the last governor of the civil
Independence Day changed from July 4 to June 12? government in 1901
A. Diosdado Macapagal C. Ferdinand Marcos B. Gen. Douglas MacArthur was the first governor of the
B. Carlos P. Garcia D. Elpidio Quirino civil government in 1901
C. Gov. Howard Taft was the predecessor of Gen.
56. Who promised to “make this country great again.” and Douglas MacArthur
ruled for about twenty years? D. Gen. Douglas MacArthur was the predecessor of
A. Diosdado Macapagal C. Ferdinand Marcos Gov. Howard Taft
B. Ramon Magsaysay D. Carlos Garcia
57. Who was the first editor of “La Solidarida”? 68. If the following events are arranged according to
A. Graciano Lopez Jaena C. Jose Rizal occurrence, which should come LAST?
 A. Arrest of opposition leaders like Benigno Aquino Jr.
B. Suspension of the writ of Habeas Corpus
C. Declaration of martial law
D. Bomb explosion during the proclamation rally of the
senatorial state of the Liberal Party, at Plaza Miranda
69. Who led the first Europeans who arrived in the
Philippine history?
A. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi C. Roy Villalobos
B. Marco Polo D. Ferdinand Magellan
70. Who is the last Spanish governor general in the
Philippines?
A. Diego de los Rios C. Ramon Blanco
B. Guido de Lavezares D. Camilo de Polavieja
71. What is the longest revolt in Philippine History?
A. Dagohoy Revolt C. Diego Silang Revolt
B. Gabriela Silang Revolt D. Palaris Revolt
72. Which of the following were the famous triumvirates of
the Propaganda Movement?
A. Jose Rizal, Juan Luna, Marcelo del Pilar
B. Jose Rizal, Garciano Lopez Jaena, Gregorio del Pilar
C. Jose Rizal, Marcelo del Pilar, Graciano Lopez Jaena
D. Jose Rizal, Juan Luna, Graciano Lopez Jaena
73. What title was given to the head of the centralized
government established by the Spaniards in the
Philippines?
A. Corregidor C. Gobernadorcillo
B. Encomiendero D. Governor General
74. Who were vinta-sailing Filipinos who succeeded in their
resistance and revolts, and were never really conquered
by the Spaniards?
A. The Ilocanos led by Silang
B. The Igorots of the Cordilleras
C. The Boholanos led by Dagohoy
D. The Muslims of Southern Philippines
75. The Katipunan was the movement founded by
Bonifacio. It’s major objective was:
A. Seek reforms from Spain
B. Demand for equal rights and privileges for Filipinos
C. Separation of Philippines from Spain
D. Assimilation of Philippines by Spain
76. What kind of government was installed under the 1973
Constitution under the Marcos Regime?
A. Modified Presidential system
B. Modified Parliamentary system
C. Military system
D. Bicameral system
77. The incident that led to the outbreak of the Filipino-
American war was:
A. Pres. McKinley’s proclamation of the Benevolent
Assimilation policy
B. The San Juan Bridge incident where a Filipino soldier
was shot by an American sentry
C. The Battle of Manila Bay
D. Aguinaldo’s declaration of Independence
78. Which order of governments correctly applies during the
American regime?
A. Civil, Military, Commonwealth
B. Military, Civil, Commonwealth
C. Civil, Commonwealth, Military
D. Military, Commonwealth, Civil
79. 79. When the Japanese came, Manila was declared an
“Open City” by MacArthur. Open City means:
A. Manila was open for sale
B. Manila was open for negotiation
C. Manila was open for Japanese occupation
D. Manila was open for both Japanese and American to
stay
80. During the World War II, the Filipino-American forces
last defense against the Japanese took place in:
A. Bataan C. Manila
B. Corregidor D. Tarlac
81. The combined Filipino and American forces during the
Japanese invasion was:
A. Hukbalahap Movement C. USAFFE
B. Allied Powers D. Philippine Constabulary
82. The transfer of troops from Bataan to Capas, Tarlac is
called “Death March”. Which among the following
statements best describe the event?
A. The prisoners were treated like animals
B. The prisoners marched to their death
C. The march was so inhumane resulting to many
deaths
D. Prisoners were like living dead
83. What message did Rizal want to put across in these
words? “There are no tyrants where there are no
slaves”.
A. Tyrants and slaves exist side by side
B. The Filipinos could be free only if the Spaniards
would set them free
C. If there are no tyrants, ‘then there will be no more
slaves
D. Freedom from Spain was in the hands of the Filipino
84. If you accept the ownership of productive lands which is
limited only to a few rich Filipinos as contributing factor
to the economic stagnation of the Philippines, you will
appreciate which literary work of Rizal?
A.To the Young Women of Malolos
B. The Philippines A Century Hence
C. Sobre la Indolencia de los Filipinos
To the Filipino Youth
85. According to Rizal himself he took the term Noli Me
Tangere, which means “Touch Me Not” from the Bible.
From what Gospel was Noli Me Tangere taken?
A. St. Luke (24:12) C. St. John (20:17)
B. St. Luke (24:44) D. St. John (20:15)
86. Which statement is TRUE of Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere?
A. It was a direct attack on the Spanish authorities
B. It is a socio-historical novel
C. It is a fiction
D. It was openly read by Filipinos and Spaniards alike
87. In his novel El Filibusterismo, why did he make the
Revolution fail?
A. Because he wanted to cushion the impact of his
novel on the Spaniards
B. Because he conceived of-it only as a peaceful
revolution
C. Because he was afraid he might incite rebellion
D. Because he wanted to instill in the Filipino minds
their unpreparedness for an armed revolution
88. In El Filibusterismo, who was the character who is like 99. What are the farmer-beneficiaries obligations as
Rizal’s father who owned a land which was confiscated owner/of the land?
by the Spanish friars? I. Divide it among his heirs.
A. Kapitan Tiago C. Kabesang Tales II. Make the land productive.
B. Padre Irene D. Placido Penitente III. Pay his yearly amortization on the land.
IV. Pay taxes and other government fees required
89. In which poem did Rizal inspire every Filipino to offer of an owner of the land.
one’s life for one’s country?
A. Mi Retire C. A La Juventud Filipina A. II, III and IV C. II and III
B. Las Flores del Heidelberg D. Mi Ultimo Adios B. I, III and IV D. II and IV

90. This is the longest essay written by Dr. Jose Rizal: 100. On which assumption is the Comprehensive Agrarian
A. Love of Country Reform Program anchored?
B. A La Juventud Filipina A. In a democracy, the rich become richer and the poor
C. The Indolence of Filipino People become poorer
D. To My Fellow Children B. Filipinos’ dependence on landlords is a cultural fact
C. Men always work harder when they work on that
91. This is the case charged against Rizal by the Spanish which is their own
authorities: D. Land as a natural resource should not be owned
A. Sedition C. Rebellion privately
B. Passion D. Murder
101. Which aim is common to cooperatives and agrarian
92. Four days after the founding of the La Liga Filipina, reform program?
Rizal was arrested and imprisoned at Fort Santiago A. To empower people to help themselves
without due process of law. Who was the Governor- B. To give them an opportunity to test their ideas
General of the country who ordered the arrest and C. To teach people the way to riches
banishment of Rizal in Dapitan? D. To bring people together to discuss matters that
A. Ramon Blanco C. Camilo Polavieja affects them
B. Eulogio Despujol D. Daniel Terrero
102. For the organization and registration of a cooperative,
93. Who was the Katipunero through whom the Katipunan what is the required minimum number of persons?
was discovered by Fr. Mariano Gil? A. 25 C. 30
A. Apolonio de la Cruz C. Jose del Rosario B. 15 D. 20
B. Teodoro Patino D. Daniel Tirona
103. The Philippines has a favorable balance of trade when:
94. In what aspect(s) were Rizal and Bonifacio a contrast? A. Its merchandise imports exceeds its’ merchandise
I. Aspiration for their fellow Filipinos exports
II. Manner of liberating the Filipinos from Spanish B. Its merchandise exports exceeds its merchandise
oppression imports
III. Educational background C. It has huge reserve of gold
D. Its merchandise imports equal its merchandise
A. I, II and III C. III only exports
B. B. II and III D. II only
104. A country does not need to specialize in everything. She
95. Even though women of the Katipunan were exempted needs to concentrate on that thing which she is good at.
from the pact, who participated in the blood compact This thought is in line with the economic principle of:
and fought fearlessly in twelve bloody battles of the A. Profit and loss C. Opportunity and cost
revolution in Bataan including the Battle of Biak-na- B. Supply and demand D. Comparative advantage
Bato?
A. Agueda Esteban 105. Which economic system is based on free enterprise?
B. Teresa Magbanua (Joan of Arc of Visayas) A. Mixed economics C. Communism
C. Trinidad Tecson (Mother of Biak-na-Bato) B. Capitalism D. Globalism
D. Gregoria de Jesus
106. Which does not go with free enterprise system?
96. Jose Rizal was considered the National Hero because A. Private, individuals risk their own resources
of his efforts to bring reforms in the lives of Filipinos B. Competition is the regulator of economic stability
through his works in the: C. Motto is Laissez faire
A. Katipunan C. La Liga Filipina D. The state interferes
B. Propaganda Movement D. 1896 Revolution
107. Which phrase in economics embraces the following:
97. As per the agreement in the Pact of Biak-na-Bato, natural resources, capital, labor force and technology?
Emilio Aguinaldo was to go into exile in: A. Assets C. Liabilities
A. Guam C. Singapore B. Goods D. Productive resources
B. Hong Kong D. Dapitan
108. What is GNP in economics?
98. Which of the following is the greatest naval battle in A. General National Product: A way to detect a
history during Japanese occupation of the Philippines? country’s economic
A. Battle of Leyte Gulf C. Surigao Strait B. Gross National Product: A way to determine a
B. Claveria Battle D. Dela Torre Battle country’s productivity
 C.C. General National Product: A way to detect a B. The wife’s prerogative to choose the family residence
country’s productivity is now a joint decision with her husband in consultation
D.Gross National Product: A way to determine a with their children
country’s economic growth rate C. The husband’s prerogative to choose the family
residence is now a matter for both husband and wife to
109. What country is used as the reference in determining decide
the degree of development of a nation based on its per D. The husband’s prerogative to choose the family
capita income? residence is now transferred to the wife
A. United Kingdom C. China
B. United States D. Japan 118. Which problem is created when Filipinas are legally or
illegally sent to other countries as mail order brides and
110. If the price of Tide detergent is higher than that of Surf end up in prostitution houses?
the tendency is to buy Surf instead of Tide. This A. Piracy C. Human Trafficking
illustrates ______ effect. B. Terrorism D. White Slavery
A. Substitution C. Income
B. Utilization D. Inflation 119. Why is this present era in the world named as
Information Age?
111. What does a nation experience if the supply of goods A. Emphasis in schools is acquisition of information
and services becomes smaller than the demand for B. Information is at its height as a result of its
them? accumulation through the years
A. Recession C. Inflation C. The shift in global economy is towards the
B. Boom D. Depression manipulation of information
D. This is the period of correcting all erroneous
112. It states that as the price of the commodities increase information from the past
the amount of goods the consumer is willing to
purchase decrease and as the price of the commodities 120. Why is the Philippines said to have the largest Diaspora
decrease the willingness of the consumer to buy network in the world?
increase and other factor remain constant. A. OFWs dollar remittances prop the nation’s economy
A. Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility B. A number of Filipinas marry foreigners
B. Law of Supply C. Its insular nature makes its people lives far apart
C. Law of Gravity D. About 11% of its population is overseas
D. Law of Demand

113. The measure of the money value of the flow of goods

and services produced in an economy over a specified
period of time.
A. Gross National Product
B. National Income
C. Gross Domestic Product
D. Per Capita Income

114. What is most likely to take place in a period of

economic boom?
A. Total spending-rises
B. Production slows down
C. Cases of unemployment rise
D. Consumers refrain from spending

115. If buyers expect the price of a good to rise in the future,

the result is?
A. A decrease in supply today
B. A decrease in quantity demanded today
C. An increase in supply today
D. An increase in demand today

116. Which is the ultimate aim of the Constitution mandate

on social justice?
A. To reduce the gap between the rich and the poor
B. To eradicate poverty
C. To attain social equality
D. To conscienticize the rich to share their wealth with
the poor

117. Which is a proof that Philippine laws have given

women-equality with men in terms of rights?
A. The husband’s prerogative to choose the family
residence is now a joint decision with her husband in
consultation with their children