MANUEL A.

ROXAS HIGH SCHOOL

Paco, Manila

GRADE 11 MID-TERM EXAMINATION

SCORE:
SY 2022-2023
UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE TYPE (60 pts.)

DIRECTION: Read and understand each question, then write the letter of the correct answer on your
answer sheet.

1. Which word does not belong to the group?

A. Ilocano B. Maranao C. Filipino D. Tagalog
2. To facilitate the understanding among the different ethnic groups in the Philippines, which of the
following was mandated by law?
A. to improve the national transport system
B. the construction of bridges that will connect the major islands
C. to have a national language
D. to teach English as a second language
3. Which field of anthropology is known as the “science of rubbish” because it promotes the study of
society’s culture through excavation and analysis of fossils, artifacts and materials.
A. Archaeology B. Biological C. Cultural D. Linguistic
4. Which statement about human evolution is correct?
A. Man came from apes.
B. Gorillas, orangutans and macaques came from a human ancestor.
C. Humans came from animals.
D. Humans and apes came from a common ancestor.
5. The UCSP students from Roxas High School want to know how the use of “po” and “opo” define the
Filipino culture or society. Which subfield of Anthropology should they study?
A. Cultural B. Biological C. Linguistic D. Archaeology
6. UCSP is a multidisciplinary course that integrates and combines the contents, methods and theories of
the following EXCEPT:
A. Mathematics B. Anthropology C. Sociology D. Political Science
7. It arose in the early 19th century as a response to rapid industrialization, anonymous
workforce and social
change.
A. Political Science B. Sociology C. Anthropology D. Archaeology
8. Which among the following disciplines studies about different institutions and their functions?
A. Political Science B. Anthropology C. Sociology D. Biology
9. It argues that the two basic social class divisions are the key to understanding society.
A. Functionalism B. Marxism C. Feminism D. Interactionism
10. Anthropology : how to be human ; Sociology : __________________
A. politics B. evolution C. adaptation D. society
11. Samgyupsal, K-Pop and K-Drama have been a favorite among Filipinos. What does this behavior show?
A. Culture is learned B. cultural is relative D. comparison D. culture is dynamic
12. Juan accepts how his Japanese classmate Yuki sips his Ramen soup. Which cultural view does Juan
have?
A. cultural relativism B. ethnocentrism C. comparison D. holistic
13. How would you use your understanding of biological anthropology?
A. I will take good care of my physical body by watching the kind of food that I eat every day.
B. I will be careful with the people that I associate with.
C. I will report abuses and crimes that I know of to the proper authorities.
D. I will ask for help from my teachers if I experience difficulties in academics.
14. How does cultural diversity impact the workplace in a positive way?
A. Tasks and responsibilities are shared among the workers.
B. There is personal growth among employees.
C. There is higher rate of performance and productivity due to diverse set of skills.
D. It helps to recognize other people’s skills and abilities that we don’t have.
15. The following will be the effects of man’s continued neglect of the environment except:
A. Man-made disasters will be frequent.
B. Life will be very difficult for all living things.
C. There will be scarcity of resources.
D. New species of plants and animals will be discovered.
16. It has been a tradition for us Filipinos to celebrate Christmas and New Year. This only shows that we are a
____________ being.
A. social B. cultural C. political D. A, B, C
17. Which of the following shows the relationship between culture and environment?
A. The Rice Terraces in the Mt. Province were built by our ancestors.
B. Neighbors having a “maritesan” session after lunch.
C. PNP operatives conducting a series of “tokhang” operations.
D. Thousands of people have gathered to watch a concert in Philippine Arena.
18. What conclusion can we make from the quotation below?
The purpose of Anthropology is to make the world safe for human differences”
Ruth Benedict
A. Anthropology teaches us that difference among humans is normal.
B. It is okey to be different and unique.
C. Conflict can be avoided through acceptance of each other’s differences.
D. The world is safe if all people are unique.
19. How did adaptation to the environment sustain life in the ancient times?
A. People produced their food with the help of the environment.
B. People and animals sourced their food and nourishment from their surroundings.
C. The basic needs of all living things come from their immediate environment.
D. Plants and animals used their instincts to live.
20. Which word does not belong to the group?
A. acts based on reason C. can do higher-ordered thinking skills
B. acts with respect D. acts based on instinct
21. Which of the following composed a society?
A. group of people and their values
B. the institutions, organizations, agencies
C. group of people, their behavior and interactions
D. group of people and the institutions they create

22. What is a patriarchal society?

A. It is a society dominated by men.
B. A society of empowered women.
C. A community dominated by LGBTQ .
D. A community of caring and giving men and women.
23. August Comte is the Father of Sociology. What does “father” mean?
A. Leader B. Founder C. Inventor D. Creator
24. He is a French humanist who developed Social Science into social scientific discipline.
A. Franz Boas B. Emile Durkheim C. Karl Marx D. Charles Darwin
25. What does studying Sociology educate us?
A. how to be human and humane
B. material and cultural heritage
C. the role of people and institutions
D. people, places and events in the past
26. What is the main idea of functionalism perspective in Sociology?
A. That people have different functions in the society.
B. That different institutions have specific functions.
C. That human beings have the same features but with different characteristics.
D. That a country’s population are crucial to its development.
27. Some post-modernist claim that the society has moved on since the modern period and one of the
causes of this movement is the rise in the importance of identity. Which of the following situations
does NOT show this?
A. We have a generation of people with unique, hard to pronounce and difficult to spell names.
B. Body art such as full body tattoos and piercing are popular.
C. Relationships, gender and interests are capitalized in search of identity.
D. Diverse cultural backgrounds can best identify a society.
28. How does Feminism view society?
A. It views society as having two opposing classes, the rich and the poor.
B. It views society composed of different institutions with specific functions.
C. Society is born out of human relationships and interactions.
D. Society is dominated by men, there must be opportunities to bring about greater gender equality.
29. Man is a “political animal” according to Aristotle. What does it mean?
A. It is an instinct for people to engage in politics.
B. Man and animals are similar when it comes to politics.
C. Politics is dominated by men who act like animals.
D. Politics is dirty, so let us leave it to animals.
30. Anthropology : linguistic ; Political Science : ___________________
A. religion and beliefs C. people and institutions
B. customs, traditions and norms D. Human rights
31. Which is a goal of Political Science?
A. To understand how membership in one’s social group affects an individual.
B. To understand our rights and responsibilities as citizens.
C. To understand how we adapt to different environmental conditions.
D. To understand how culture and institutions interact in different societies.
 32. We obey the Constitution, pay taxes and vote for our leaders. These signify our ____________ being.
A. Political B. Cultural C. Social D. ABCD
33. What problem did the Agricultural Revolution solve?
A. the traditional way of farming C. hunger and starvation
B. use of farm animals in planting and harvesting D. All of the above
34. How do TLE subjects promote gender equality?
A. Skills for male and female students are taught separately.
B. Male and female students are taught similar skills and concepts.
C. Teachers were directed not to discriminate female students.
D. Male students are encouraged to learn the skills intended for females only.
35. What social process emerges when the Youth of Pandacan sets up a community pantry?
A. Conflict B. Cooperation C. Exchange D. Competition
36. The Reyes family held a videoke session but had to stop at exactly 10:00 PM. Which statement governs
their action?
A. Man is a political animal.
B. No man is an island.
C. No one is above the law.
D. Love your neighbor as you love yourself.
37. Which of the following shows women empowerment?
A. Sharon is a single mom.
B. Vilma has filed a case against her abusive husband.
C. Nora is the family breadwinner.
D. All of the above
38. Why must Filipinos reject ethnocentrism?
A. Because by doing so, it help us to appreciate other people’s culture.
B. It could prevent us from discriminating others.
C. To develop the sense of empathy and sympathy towards other people.
D. Being known as “global citizens” we can promote our own and learn other people’s culture.
39. How would you disprove Charles Darwin theory of the evolution of man?
A. Man’s physical make up and characteristics such as being rational and capability to think critically.
B. Apes and other types of primates have not evolved into humans.
C. Apes and other forms of primates then and now have the same physical features and characteristics.
D. Man and primates continue to evolve until the present time.

For numbers 40-46, please refer to the choices in the box to answer the given questions.
A. SOCIAL B. POLITICAL C. CULTURAL

40. Valuing our own and other people’s beliefs, language, customs, traditions, etc.
41. Understands the causes and consequences of social change.
42. Examining many factors such as stability, justice, human rights to measure success of governance.
43. Understanding the functions of institutions to attain a better society.
44. Concerns with the process of growth and change and its impact on national policies.
45. While the state ensures that our rights are being protected, we have our duties and responsibilities
too
 as its citizens.
46. The efficiency of today’s generation in using technology.

47. The following are reasons on the importance of social norms except:
A. To provide social order.
B. To guide and direct human behavior.
C. To provide order and predictability in relationships.
D. It promotes selfishness and curtail personal goals.
48. Which situation does NOT show relativism?
A. People are skeptical about superstitious beliefs.
B. Same sex marriage is accepted and being promoted.
C. Having body tattoos is fashionable.
D. Grown-up and children of age are still living with their parents.
49. Why are there sectors who criticized post-modernism view of society?
A. Because of its negative impact to the youth’s performance of their roles.
B. Because of the general suspicion for reason; people tend to be skeptical.
C. Because it affects how people interact with each other.
D. It affects people’s views and lifestyles
50. What will likely happen in the society if institutions fail to perform their functions?
A. There will be peace and harmony in the society.
B. People’s welfare will always be a priority.
C. People will feel satisfied and secure.
D. Social conflict, unrest and instability will prevail.
51. The following are importance of the study of Sociology except:
A. It encourages us to promote self- love and care.
B. This will help us appreciate the lives of the people that belong to it.
C. It will make us aware of social changes, problems and issues.
D. It provides information to help us examine our role, participate and take actions.
52. Why do you agree with Marxism view of the society?
A. Social issues and problems such as drug addiction, increasing crime rate and quick rich schemes are
rooted to man’s desire for wealth and power.
B. In our society today, the rich become richer and the poor becomes poorer.
C. The rich are insensitive to the cries of the poor to have a decent life.
D. The of the people must equally benefits from the wealth of the nation.
53. Political Science has a few subfields. Which of the following subfields should be disregarded?
A. political hypothesis B. norms and traditions C. human rights D. public policy
54. Sociology : idea of social order and change ; Political Science : __________________
A. industrialization B. psychology C. Greek politics D. None of the above
55. Which among the following scenarios best describes representative democracy in the classroom?
A. We invoke our right to vote on important issues.
B. We elect class officers in the first day of classes.
C. We honor the so called “majority wins” every voting that we do.
D. All of the above.
56. Filipinos are known as “global citizens”. What do the underlined words mean?
A. They travel around the world in style.
 B. Filipinos are found all over the world.
C. Filipinos as OFW’s interact and integrate among people, companies and governments worldwide.
D. Filipinos love to travel and study abroad.

57. Which perspective is more likely to facilitate cross-cultural communication and understanding?
A. Ethnocentrism B. Cultural relativism C. Comparison D. Holism
58. Members of LGBTQ community unifying around pride month.
A. Interactionism B. Functionalism C. Feminism D. Marxism
59. Sociology : social phenomena ; Political Science : _________________
A. issues B. problems C. fossils D. ideologies
60. Which perspective involves understanding other cultures free from bias and judgement?
A. Ethnocentrism C. Cultural relativism
B. Multiculturalism D. Globalization

“He who is not contented with what he has, would not be contented with what he would like to have.”
Socrates
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