DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Region V
DIVISION OF CAMARINES SUR
BAHAO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Bahao, Libmanan, Camarines Sur
FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION
S/Y 2018 - 2019
INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN PHILOSOPHY
Grade 12
NAME: ________________________________ GRADE & SECTION: 12 - AURIUM SCORE: _______
MULTIPLE CHOICE: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write it on the blank provided.

______ 1. This is the branch of philosophy that is concerned with the natural environment and humanity’s place in it.
a. Environmentalism c. Environmental aesthetics
b. Environmental philosophy d. Environmental justice
______ 2. This is the ability to surpass limits.
a. Dignity c. Transcendence
b. Externality d. Morality
______ 3. These are arguments based on faulty reasoning.
a. Opinions c. Arguments
b. Fallacies d. Facts
______ 4. A mathematician and scientist who established a community of learners studying religion and philosophy.
a. Democritus c. Diogenes of Sinope
b. Heraclitus d. Pythagoras
______ 5. This view considers man the most important species on the planet.
a. Biocentrism c. Anthropocentrism
b. Ecocentrism d. Environmentalism
______ 6. This view believes that all organisms have inherent worth and should be valued and protected.
a. Anthropocentrism c. Biocentrism
b. Environmentalism d. Ecocentrism
______ 7. It is the study that uses human reason to investigate the ultimate causes, reasons, and principles which govern all things.
a. Sociology c. Ethics
b. Philosophy d. Mathematics
______ 8. Which of these statements does not reflect environmental ethics?
a. Man must take action to solve environmental problems.
b. Natural disasters are unrelated to human activities.
c. We should reflect on how our actions show regard for nature.
d. We must uphold the welfare of the environment and everything in it.
______ 9. It is the clear awareness and understanding of something.
a. Knowledge c. Truth
b. Facts d. Claim
______ 10. This view places great value on ecosystems and biological communities.
a. Ecocentrism c. Environmentalism
b. Biocentrism d. Anthropocentrism
______ 11. Which of these statements about humankind and nature is not true?
a. Humankind can use natural resources without regard for the consequences.
b. Humankind has a unique relationship with nature.
c. Humankind are able to transform and change the environment.
d. Humans are stewards of nature.
______ 12. This perspective advocates action to address environmental problems.
a. Biocentrism c. Ecocentrism
b. Environmentalism d. Anthropocentrism
______ 13. The branch of philosophy which deals with questions regarding reality and existence.
a. Aesthetic Logic c. Epistemology
b. Metaphysics d. Ethics
______ 14. This is a moral approach in analyzing the relationship between humans and the environment.
a. Environmental Justice c. Environmental Philosophy
b. Environmental Aesthetics d. Environmental Ethics
______ 15. His most significant ideas were included in the Theory of Forms.
a. Socrates c. Plato
b. Aristotle d. Epicurus
______ 16. Refers to a perspective that considers large-scale patterns in systems and often described as looking at the “big picture”.
a. Partial Thinking c. Partial Perspective Thinking
b. Holistic Thinking d. Holistic Perspective Thinking
______ 17. The letter of Pope Francis telling us to “care for our common home”.
a. Laudatosi c. Lau Dato Si
b. Ad Hominem d. Laudato Si
______ 18. This refers to the capability of a person to act and be aware of one’s actions.
a. Dignity c. Self-determination
b. Transcendence d. Social Being
______ 19. Which of these statements is NOT related to sustainable development?
a. Human activities must not negatively impact the environment.
b. Natural resources must be used wisely and efficiently.
c. Resources must be conserved for other people.
d. Humankind must use up all natural resources.
______ 20. This term refers to man as a species and distinguishes man from other animals.
a. Human c. Person
b. Man d. Being

IDENTIFICATION: Identify what is being described in each number by decoding the scrambled words.

_______________ 1. The Greek term for philosophy. HHPIOOSPIAL

_______________ 2. These are statements which are observed to be real or truthful. AFSTC
_______________ 3. He believes that persons engage in philosophy in order to make sense of difficult life experiences. LRKA JSSPRAE
_______________ 4. Rene Descartes considers this as a reason why people philosophize. OUDTB
_______________ 5. These are statements that assume a claim is true and provide reasons to support them. LEAAIOXPNTNS
_______________ 6. This is the capability to reach out and interact with others and the world. YXNTEERLTAI
_______________ 7. It refers to a way of thinking about the world and is made up of a person’s views and beliefs. FAWRMERKO
_______________ 8. This is the intangible element that enables us to exercise thought, possess awareness, and reach out to the outside
world and others. RIISPT
_______________ 9. It is an activity that requires a person to examine his or her thoughts, feelings and actions and learn from experience.
FLEEIOCTRN
_______________ 10. This enables the person to act whenever he or she wants to and makes self-determination possible. EERF LLIW
_______________ 11. It is the ability to regulate one’s actions and behavior. URNCPDEE
_______________ 12. This refers to an individual who is actively aware that he or she is perceiving and experiencing reality. SFEL
_______________ 13. This is a series of statements that provide reasons to convince a person that a claim or opinion is truthful.
UGMTAREN
_______________ 14. These are statements that express convictions that are not easily explained by facts. FSBLIEE
_______________ 15. This is the inherent value of a person which cannot be expressed in quantifiable terms. TYGNDII

MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE:

Direction: Write the letter T if the statement is TRUE and if it is FALSE, write the word or the phrase that makes the statement FALSE.
_______________ 1. Philosophy improves problem-solving and decision making.
_______________ 2. A philosopher is a bad communicator who can clearly and adequately present his or her ideas.
_______________ 3. Reflection is not an important aspect of philosophy.
_______________ 4. A belief or statement is true if it is based on facts.
_______________ 5. Claims and beliefs should be subjected to tests to determine truth.
_______________ 6. Ad Hominem is a fallacy using emotions such as pity or sympathy.
_______________ 7. Hindsight is the tendency to see past events as predictable, or to ascribe a pattern to historical events.
_______________ 8. The human person is an embodied spirit.
_______________ 9. Our human nature makes transcendence impossible.
_______________ 10. Human activities have an insignificant impact on the environment.
_______________ 11. Man is a social being.
_______________ 12. Human dignity drives us to seek what is bad.
_______________ 13. Consequence is the result or effect of an action or condition.
_______________ 14. Opinions are often influenced by bias.
_______________ 15. Knowledge of philosophy cannot contribute to self-development.

MARIA FE B. VIBAR
Teacher