Division of City Schools – Manila

MARIANO MARCOS MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL

MIDTERM EXAMINATION (Grade 12)

Direction: Write the letter of the correct answer in the separate sheet of paper.
1. What is defined as “a branch of science that deals with human behavior in 14. What is defined as “one’s own cultural elements that are dominant and
its social and cultural aspects”? superior to others”?
A. Natural Phenomenon C. Social Science A. Acculturation C. Enculturation
B. Natural Science D. Social work B. Cultural Relativism D. Ethnocentrism
2. What is defined as “a branch of science that deals with natural world? 15. What is defined as “an objective analysis of one’s own culture – seeing and
A. Natural Phenomenon C. Social Science understanding of one’s beliefs and traditions from his/her own point of
B. Natural Science D. Social work view”?
3. Who among the following philosophers coined the term sociology? A. Acculturation C. Enculturation
A. Auguste Comte C. Karl Marx B. Cultural Relativism D. Ethnocentrism
B. Emile Durkheim D. Max Weber 16. Which of the following claims have been made by cultural relativists?
4. Who among the philosophers first gave the definition of culture? A. Each society has a diverse set of moral conducts.
A. Bronislaw Malinowski C. Edward B. Tylor B. In-group can be universalized
B. Charles Darwin D. Franz Boas C. Other cultures are inferior and unacceptable
5. Political Science derived from two ancient words. What is the meaning of D. Out-group ethnicities can be discarded
Greek word “polis”? 17. Which of the following explanations is one of the major reasons why people
A. City-state C. Human engage in acts of ethnocentrism?
B. Companion D. Knowledge A. Ethnocentric behavior comes out of a lack of understanding of other
6. What is the most beneficial reason for requiring knowledge on culture, cultures or a genuine fear of outsiders.
society, and politics? B. People participate in ethnocentric behavior to fit into a particular
A. To change the way people view the world. group.
B. To make people ethnocentric. C. Workers participate in ethnocentric behavior because of a poor
C. To prepare people for active and responsible civic economy and the need for a scapegoat.
engagement. D. Young people participate in ethnocentric behavior because they
D. To provide people avenues for self-expression. see their friends participating in ethnocentric behavior and they
7. Culture is described as “complex whole”. What does this mean? want to be accepted.
A. It connects people. 18. The concept of ethnocentrism poses critical issues and concerns until
B. It is about the activities of groups within society. today. How can you mitigate an ethnocentric behavior through cultural
C. It is comprised of all the facets and work of humankind. relativism?
D. It is the end-result of society. A. Be understanding with other people even if their origin and
8. Sociologists gave their own views about society. What is society according culture are different from yours.
to a sociological perspective? B. Participate in community programs recognizing only your
A. Community of individuals building architecture and creating community’s culture.
work of arts. C. Read articles authored by non-sociologists with narrow
B. Group of people working on attaining one's personal desires. perspectives.
C. People interacting with one another to create a culture. D. Refuse invitations to participate in community outreach
D. Shared beliefs and values of residents in a certain territory. programs catering to indigenous group of people.
9. Political Science is an important discipline that deals with laws, 19. Karen used to tease her newly transferred Mangyan classmate because of
governmental processes, and state formulation. Which among the following his kinky hair and tanned skin. What kind of cultural view did Karen have?
is NOT the primary concern of this field? A. Cultural Relativism C. Ethnocentrism
A. Government and Business B. Culture D. Society
B. Political Dynamics 20. Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar are said to be illegal immigrants and
C. Public Administration described as the “world’s most persecuted people”. What kind of inequality
D. Social Institutions and Structures is BEST described in this situation?
10. One of the goals of studying Anthropology is appreciate your own cultural A. Ethnic minority inequality, because their civil, political,
identity. As a student, what can you do to help preserve your culture and economic, social, and cultural rights are violated due to
tradition? discrimination based on their ethnicity.
A. I cannot do anything because I am still too young. B. Gender inequality, because it is characterized by having some
B. I will continue to learn more about our culture, practice it, and people deprived of privileges.
influence others to do the same. C. Global inequality, because a discriminatory practice in the
C. I will imitate the culture of other countries especially those community can cause a significant alarm in a global scale.
portrayed my favorite shows. D. Social inequality because they experience unequal access to
D. I will use the internet to research since we live in the modern various resources and privileges.
times now. 21. What principle of natural selection explains that every specie is made up of
11. It is essential to understand the different elements of culture to understand it. a variety of individuals?
Which of the following is an example of Filipino culture? A. Evolution C. Survival of the Fittest
A. Bayanihan practice C. Eating samgyupsal B. Inheritance D. Variation
B. Cannibalism D. Same sex marriage 22. Which is the following prehistoric man first identified as bipedal?
12. Ahmir is a Muslim while his friend, Rody, is a Catholic. Sometimes, Ahmir A. Australopithecines C. Homo erectus
makes fun of the fact that Catholics have images of saints in their houses. B. Homo habilis D. Homo sapiens
What should Rody do about this problem? 23. Which is the following prehistoric man first to develop oral language?
A. Rody should do nothing. Ahmir will eventually stop laughing A. Australopithecines C. Homo erectus
about it. B. Homo habilis D. Homo sapiens
B. Rody should retaliate by making fun of Ahmir's religion. 24. The strongest metal weapon was discovered in what archaeological period?
C. Rody should stop being friends with Ahmir. A. Bronze age B. Copper age C. Iron age D. Metal age
D. Rody should talk to Ahmir to explain their religious differences. 25. In which of the following anatomical feature became important for making tools?
13. Levi is a Hindu and her parents forbade her to make friends with Christians A. Bipedal B. Bone C. Cranial D. Teeth
because they are afraid that she will be bullied. She, however, has Christian 26. Which of the following prehistoric man was excavated in Cagayan Valley?
friends, and they understand her religion because of what they learned from A. Homo Floresiensis C. Java Man
their lesson in World Religions. What should Levi do about this problem? B. Homo Luzonensis D. Tabon Man
A. Levi should explain to her parents that religion should not be a 27. What took place during the Old Stone Age?
barrier for friendship. A. Humans began consciously to produce metals.
B. Levi should just avoid talking about her friends to her parents. B. Humans produced fire by rubbing two stones together.
C. Levi should just follow her parents since they know what is best C. Humans used copper for jewelry and weapons.
for her. D. Humans used polished and bladed stones.
D. Levi should tell the truth and explain to her parents that her 28. Why did humans learn to make clothes?
Christian friends are nice. A. To adapt with the cold weather
B. To kept them from being naked
 C. To make use of their free time
D. To sell clothes
29. As a student of culture and society, what is the most beneficial reason for 43. Why did cities lead to the creation of governments?
having knowledge on the different changes in society? A. Cities concentrated people and large groups of people
A. To accept the changes and face the world naturally required leaders.
B. To change the way people view the society during early times B. Cities concentrated people and resources which created demand for
C. To gain skills that can make people survive in different methods of protection and regulation.
situations C. Cities were crowded so someone needed to be in control.
D. To make people aware of the changes D. Cities were isolated so government helped create a sense of
30. Which statement best explains the scientific context of the phrase “survival community.
of the fittest?” 44. Urduja had the power to govern the community because of her capacity.
A. Organisms that are best adapted to their environment will survive This refers to what political organization?
the longest. A. Band B. Clan C. State D. Tribe
B. Organisms that overcome differences among individual members 45. Roy and Carlo believe that there are related because of their surname. This
of the species will survive the longest. is an example of?
C. Organisms that reproduce with traits passed from parent to A. Band B. Clan C. State D. Tribe
offspring will survive the longest. 46. The Philippines is an example of a state. This is because of what reason?
D. Organisms that use animal breeding and plant breeding to selectively A. It has a chief that is like a king
develop particular traits will survive the longest. B. It has a government
31. How will people become if they are aware of the different social, political, C. It has an egalitarian society
and cultural events within the society? D. It has no formal leadership
A. They acquire knowledge and experiences necessary to survive 47. What refers to as a process of socialization to maintain the norms of one’s
the daily challenges in life. heritage and culture?
B. They are given the chance to serve the community with their A. Acculturation C. Enculturation
skills and hard work. B. Conformity D. Socialization
C. They are totally free to indulge in all the activities they want to do 48. What institution equips students with skills that will enable them to fit into a
because they live in a free country. larger society?
D. They become ignorant of different local and national issues. A. Family C. Religion
32. Which statement best summarizes the importance of fossils and artifacts? B. Government D. School
A. They explain the complete physical changes that happened to an 49. What type of deviance involves reinventing things or learning how to do
organism over time. things in a new manner?
B. They help us understand the different environmental change. A. Innovation C. Retreatism
C. They let us know how many places species have travelled. B. Rebellion D. Ritualism
D. They make us appreciate the aesthetic purposes of 50. Which defines as a strong emotional tie that bonds one person intimately
paleontologists. with another person?
33. Why is language important in our culture? A. Attachment C. Commitment
A. It is a medium of instructions; it can be expressed verbally or non- B. Belief D. Involvement
verbally. 51. Ingrid’s parents brought up their children to be kind, respectful, and law-
B. It is an essential instrument for communication; it can be used to abiding. The family attends church every Sunday with Ingrid as an active
express our emotions. member of the youth church society. This attitude shows high respect for:
C. It is an essential part of our culture because it is a tool that we A. Assimilation C. Personality
can use to preserve and transfer our culture. B. Enculturation D. Social control
D. It is a fundamental element of a social being; therefore, it is a tool 52. Rein is a conscientious student who works hard to get good grades.
that we can use to communicate with other people. However, she finds Mathematics difficult. Although she has little hope to get
34. In which society the population began to increase into millions? a passing grade in the subject, she continues to attend her classes and
A. Agricultural C. Industrial complies with the requirements. What cultural attitude does she possess?
B. Horticulture D. Pastoral A. Innovation C. Retreatism
35. In which society started to replace the domestic system? B. Rebellion D. Ritualism
A. Agricultural C. Industrial 53. What process of learning did Tabitha learns to keep her voice down in the
B. Horticulture D. Pastoral library and to wait in line when checking out library books?
36. Which of the following characterized the Post-Industrial society? A. Self-development C. Socializing
A. Advanced form of energy B. Social integration D. Socialization
B. Education is the basis of social mobility. 54. In the sociological perspective, who noted that the social processes had
C. Money becomes a form of exchange functions?
D. Slash and burn technology. A. Alfred Radcliff-Brown C. Hebert Spencer
37. Which of the following societies is an example of a pastoral society? B. Émile Durkheim D. Robert Merton
A. The Agas, an extended family of warriors served a single noble 55. How can dysfunction happen in a social institution such as education?
family. A. Acquiring knowledge
B. The Deswan people, a small tribe of weavers, and based their B. Attend extracurricular activities
economy on the production and trade of textiles. C. Dropping out of school
C. The Hung, the wandering group of nomads, specialized in D. Finding new friends
breeding and training horses. 56. Which of the following refers to a small group of members engaged in tight,
D. The Rosta tribe, a small community of farmers, lived in their private and lasting relationships?
family lands for centuries. A. In-group C. Primary group
38. Which of the following theorists believed that people create a government in B. Out-group D. Secondary group
exchange for law and order? 57. Which of the following social groups are created because of the need to
A. Bishop Bossuet C. John Locke establish connection?
B. Jean-Jacques Rousseau D. Thomas Hobbes A. In-group C. Out-group
39. Which of the following means that going into battle is a means to gain B. Network D. Reference group
power and control a certain territory? 58. Florante and Smart joined Tagisan ng Talino at Katha, a quiz bee contest.
A. The Divine-Right Theory C. The Force Theory They placed second among all the contestants. In what social group do
B. The Evolution of Politics D. The Social Contract Theory their members belong?
40. Which of the following types of government would most likely hold free and A. In-group C. Out-group
fair elections in choosing its leader? B. Network D. Reference group
A. Democracy B. Dictatorship C. Monarchy D. Oligarchy 59. Kim has just transferred in his new school. He made new friends, like Leo
41. John and Allie are millennial couple. How can they be identified as a and Mark. They used to spend their free time in the library. Soon they
neolocal family after the marriage? became good friends. In what social group do his friends in school belongs?
A. They are planning to live in John’s ancestral house. A. Network C. Reference Group
B. They got separated as soon as they work. B. Primary group D. Secondary Group
C. They wanted to buy a house where they can stay together. 60. Angel Locsin is one of the famous artists in the Philippines. Some
D. They will take over the farm that Allie inherited. celebrities admire her beauty, acting skills and compassion. This is an
42. Niel and Janice recently got married. How can they stay as a nuclear example of what social group?
family? A. Network C. Reference Group
A. Adopt a child C. Got divorce B. Primary group D. Secondary Group
B. Have children on their own D. Live with their parents