MOUNTAIN RIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
“A Christ-Centered Nature Haven School”
Mahusay, Brgy. Salaysay, Marilog District Davao City
School ID: 466166
Prelim Exam
UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS
Name: ________________________________________ Date: ________________________
Grade level & Section: ___________________________ Score:
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GENERAL DIRECTIONS: NO ERASURE AND ALTERATION. READ THE DIRECTIONS
CAREFULLY. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS MEANS WRONG.
TEST I. MATCHING TYPE.
Directions: Match the descriptions in Column A to the terminologies in Column B. Write the
letter of the correct answer before the number. Please use CAPITAL LETTERS for your
answers.
Answer COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. Measures the relative contribution made by hereditary, A. Material Culture
environment, and culture to human biology.
2. A branch of Anthropology that studies production,
distribution, consumption and exchange of goods and B. Norms
services.
C. Biological
3. Study the background of any social event.
Anthropology
4. Study the criminal behavior of individuals or groups. D. Symbol
5. Creative works of individuals which are affected by the
E.Criminology
skills, ideas, imagination and emotions.
6. Physical objects you can touch. F. Art
7. Rules defining acceptable and unacceptable behavior for G. Sociology of
a
given culture. Economy
H. Non-Material
8. Intangible; can’t touch it.
Culture
9. A societal prohibitions on certain acts which must I. Historical
not be done because they are illegal but unethical or
Sociology
executed.
10. An object, gesture, sound, color, or design that J. Taboo
represents something “other that itself”
TEST II.MULTIPLE CHOICE.
Directions: Read each question carefully and write the letter of the correct answer on the
space
provided. Please use CAPITAL LETTERS for your answers. (20 Pts.)
______11. Among the concepts of Sociology, Anthropology, and political Science, which of the
following is referred to as the study of humankind at all times and all places?
a. Sociology b. Social Organism c. Anthropology d. Population
______ 12. It is defined as the art and science of governing city/state.
a. Politics b. Government d. Political Science d. Governance
______ 13. Which of the following nature of anthropology can be viewed from a global
discipline
involving humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.
a. Economic Development c. Human’s Evolution
b. Historical Development d. Psychological Perspective
______ 14. Anthropology is derived from the Greek word “Anthropos” means _________ and
_________; “logos” means study.
a. Human and Reason c. Human and Culture
b. Reason and Human d. Culture and Human
______ 15. It is the scientific investigation of human culture and social behavior. It is a
discipline
in social sciences concerned about human social activities.
a. Anthropology b. Sociology c. Political Science d. Paleontology
______ 16. It is study of the nature, causes, and consequences pf collective decisions and
actions
taken by groups of people embedded in cultures and institutions that structure
power and authority.
a. Political Science b. Sociology c. Humanities d. Governance
______ 17. A person or practitioner who studies Anthropology.
a. Sociologist b. Psychologist c. Anthropologist d. Archaeologist
______18. Which is not a goal of Anthropology?
a. to find out about both natural and social parts of humankind all throughout
the planet all through time.
b. to comprehend the fossil record of early people and their precursors just as the
archeological record of later ancient social orders.
c. to describe how various political systems function, and to find more effective
political systems.
d. to comprehend the conduct of monkeys and gorillas in their regular settings
______ 19. Humanities: record of human experiences; _______________: Chronological record of
important events.
a. Social Change b. Psychology c. History d. Humanities
______ 20. UCSP is a multidisciplinary course that integrates and combines the contents,
methods and theories of the following EXCEPT:
a. Mathematics b. Sociology c. Anthropology d. Political Science
_______21. As Samuel Koenig has pointed out the ultimate aim of Sociology is “to improve
man’s
___________ to life by developing objective knowledge concerning social phenomena
a. Status b. development c. life d. adjustment
_______22. It is the agency to which the will of the state is formulated, expressed, and carried
out.
a. Nation b. Social Institution c. Government d. Nation-State
______ 23. Franz graduated a year ago, despise being blessed with a several jobs offers, he
chose
to remain jobless and hang around with his barkada. Which of the following
phenomenon best describe the situation?
a. Lagay b. Tambay c. Selfieing d. Food Taboos
______ 24. In united states, a dozen roses are a symbol of romantic love, while in Russia,
even-
numbered flowers are only for funerals and odd-numbered bouquets are for every
occasion. How is culture different from others?
a. Every country has its way of thinking
b. Every country has its own unique culture
c. This is something they want to express
d. It is a belief that they can’t avoid practicing.
______25. These are person’s or collectivity’s principles or standards of behavior and are
considered as a judgment of what is important in life.
a. Values b. Beliefs c. Politics d. Society
______ 26. A valuable tools for exploring the past and using them to understand the past.
a. Arts b. Artifacts c. symbols d. beliefs
______ 27. Jessa eats using spoon and fork and walks wearing slippers and shoes. What type
of
norms is being described in the sentence?
a. Mores b. Folkways c. Laws d. Symbols
______ 28. It is the arts, customs and habits that characterize a particular society or nation.
a. Culture b. Values c. Politics d. Society
______ 29. It is a shared set of spoken and written symbols.
a. Beliefs b. Values c. Language d. Norm
______ 30. Which of the following situations is closely related to politics?
a. Jose’s people are working with unity. c. Maria’s territory is at peace.
b. Joshua and Julie agreed to rule d. Sarah was elected as Barangay Captain
in the one place.
TEST III. IDENTIFICATION. (2 Points Each)
Directions: Write A -if the statement A is true and B is false
B - if the statement A is false and B is true
C - if both statements A and B are true
D - if both statements A and B are false
______ 31. A. Cultural Anthropology refers to the study of living people and their cultures
including variation and change.
B. Linguistic Anthropology study of communication’s origins, history, and
contemporary variation.
______ 32. A. According to Greg Jackson “Sociologist look for patterns that reflect particular
generalities of the society.
B. Sociology seeks to understand how human action and consciousness both
shape and shaped by surrounding cultural and social structure.
______ 33. A. George Herbert Mead advocates the study of ideal society.
B. Auguste Comte a French social scholar and the Father of Sociology.
______ 34. A. Folkways, Mores and Laws are the types of Norms
B. Norms, Ideas, Material Culture, and Symbols are elements of Sociology.
______ 35. A. Folkways are the repetitive behavior which becomes habitual and
conventional part of living.
B. Mores are the shared rules that specify what is right and wrong and the
appropriate and inappropriate behavior.
TEST IV. ESSAY. (5 Pts. Each)
Directions: Read and answer the questions below.
36. As learner and part of the society, how would you show valuing life to the street
children and what would be your motivational?
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37. Our society has evolved into so called “New Normal” where people: Employees,
students and normal people have changed their lifestyles and status. As a
learner how would you adapt the changes in your community and school?
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RUBRICS FOR ESSAY
5 The question was answered very clearly and definitively.
4 The question was answered clearly and definitively.
3 The question was treated quite clearly and definitively.
2 The question was poorly answered.
1 The question was not answered well.
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
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