Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
SOCCSKSARGEN REGION
Schools Division Office of Kidapawan City
LANAO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOOL ID: 305749
UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS 11
First Periodical Examination
S.Y. 2022 – 2023
Name: _________________________________ Section:___________ LRN: _______________
Subject Teacher: _______________________ _ Date: _____________ Score: ______________

Directions: Reach each question and choose the correct answer by writing the letter of your choice
on the space provided before the number.

_____1. Which of the following key elements of a society where cultural variations can be
observed?
A. age B. gender C. religions D. race

_____2. Which of the following are the causes of social differences?

A. family B. gender C. norms D. religions

_____3. Anna wanted to learn how to drive but her parents thought that driving is not for women,
they forbade her from acquiring driving skills. Which of the following is the cause of social
difference in the given situation?
A. age B. class C. family D. gender

_____4. By 1950, the South African government had banned marriages between whites and people
of other races, and prohibited sexual relations between black and white South Africans.
The Population Registration Act of 1950 provided the basic framework for apartheid
including Bantu (Black Africans), Colored (mixed race) and white. A fourth category, Asian
(meaning Indian and Pakistani) was later added. Which was the cause of cultural variation
in the given situation?
A. class B. gender C. norms D. race

_____5. Southeast Nigeria is overwhelming Igloo and Christian. But the southwest is mainly
composed of the Yoruba ethnic group, which is made up of Christians and Muslims who
have lived together for the most part peacefully. Some believe it is more peaceful because
it is the most developed economically. Others note that faith and practices of both
Christians and Muslims in the southwest retain aspects of their traditional religion.
A. beliefs B. language C. race D. religion

_____6. Sociology comes from the Latin words socius and logos which literally mean “study of
society.” Modified True or False. Select “True” if the statement is true, otherwise select
the correct word that would make the statement true.
A. companionship B. power C. structure D. true

_____7. It is the in-depth study of everyday life and practice of individuals or social groups.
A. Endology B. Epidemiology C. Epistemology D. Ethnography

_____8. It is an approach in Political Science wherein the focus is on the individual and how the
political system influences an individual’s political behavior.
 A. Historical Approach C. Legal Approach

B. Behavioralism D. Institutional Approach

_____9. What are the factors that influence selected high school students’ fascination over ethnic
rituals in Baguio City?” In which field does the following research question belong?
A. Anthropology C. Sociology
B. Political Science D. None of the these

_____10. “What are the similarities and differences in methods of Malaysia, Cambodia, and the
Philippines in aiding their health-related sectors? In which field does the following
research question belong?

A. Anthropology C. Sociology
B. Political Science D. None of the these

_____11. It is a macro theory in Sociology that views society as system of interrelated parts that
work together to encourage consensus?

A. Conflict Theory C. Social Evolutionism

B. Functionalism D. Symbolic Interactionism

_____12. He is one of the known Sociologist who studied social inequality and power struggles.

A. Emile Durkheim C. Karl Marx

B. Herbert Blumer D. Marvin Harris

_____13. A sociologist conduct research into ways that Filipino Muslim workers are historically
underprivileged in the Philippine labor system. What theoretical perspective is the
sociologist using?

A. Conflict Theory C. Social Evolutionism

B. Functionalism D. Symbolic Interactionism

_____14. It is one of the different versions of Diffusion theory which states that cultures have
originated from one culture center.
A. Culture circles C. Heliocentric Diffusion
B. Egalitarian Society D. Superstructure

_____15. It is an anthropological perspective which believes that cultural development should be

studied on its own cultural context through ethnographic data.
A. Cultural Materialism C. Historical Particularism
B. Diffusionism D. Social Evolutionism

For items 16-18, Modified “True or False”. Identify which among the given statements are true
and/or false.
_____16. Statement 1: Changes in a culture happens over a long period of time.
Statement 2: A widespread famine in a country will not affect a culture.
A. Statement 1 is true; statement 2 is false
B. Statement 1 is false; statement 2 is true
C. Both statements 1 and 2 are true.
D. Both statements 1 and 2 are false.

_____17. Statement 1: Subcultures share some aspects of the larger culture.

Statement 2: The formation of subcultures mean that culture is adaptive.

A. Statement 1 is true; statement 2 is false

B. Statement 1 is false; statement 2 is true
C. Both statements 1 and 2 are true.
 D. Both statements 1 and 2 are false.

_____18. Statement 1: Culture is practiced by all individuals at equal degrees.

Statement 2: A person can consciously choose which parts of a culture they will
practice.
A. Statement 1 is true; statement 2 is false
B. Statement 1 is false; statement 2 is true.
C. Both statements 1 and 2 are true.
D. Both statements 1 and 2 are false.

_____19. Which among the following shows that culture is shared??

A. All Filipinos know the purpose of “pagmamano”.
B. Some people now recognize catcalling as sexual harassment.
C. Most Filipinos know and understand English because it was an international
language.
D. A son understands the difference between male and female in physical strength
and does treated women less.

_____20. Which of the following shows that culture is dynamic?

A. Logging into social media sites has become a daily activity.
B. In a company, inside jokes are understood by every employee.
C. More men indulge themselves in having multiple partners for self-satisfaction.

D. In the Philippines, nationalism is practiced by some but other’s view it as an

unnecessary trait.

For items 21 - 22, Modified “True or False”. Identify which among the given statements are true
and/or false.

Gold Death Mask – Oton, Iloilo (1300 – 1400 AD)

This is a pair of gold ornament for the eyes and the nose of a dead person. It is believed
that the use of this ornament would prevent bad spirits to enter the body of the deceased
person.

_____21. Statement 1: The Gold Death Mask is an artefact.

Statement 2: It is an ornament use by ancient people to ward off evil in occupying the
corpse.
A. Statement 1 is true; statement 2 is false
B. Statement 1 is false; statement 2 is true
C. Both statements 1 and 2 are true.
D. Both statements 1 and 2 are false.

_____22. Statement 1: Gold burial ornaments only belong or a person who belonged to a higher
social status.
Statement 2: The people who made gold burial ornament are Christian.

A. Statement 1 is true; statement 2 is false

B. Statement 1 is false; statement 2 is true
C. Both statements 1 and 2 are true.
D. Both statements 1 and 2 are false.

Site of excavation of a Balangay constructed c. 1200 AD

This is the excavation site, and some fragments, of a balangay found in Butuan.
A balangay is a common sea vessel used in deep waters and high seas.

_____23. Balangay, as an artefact, is an evident that:

A. At least some Filipinos involved in trading with other nearby islands.
B. At least some early Filipinos are capable of sea navigation.
C. At least some early Philippine societies dwell on a cave.
 D. At least some early Filipinos worship the god/s of the sea

_____24. Which of the following is not a social or cultural process/ characteristic which could be
derived from the text?
“…on orders of the Chief of Dewata, representing the Chief of Mdang, because of his
loyalty as a subject (slave) of the Chief, therefore all the descendants of his Honor
Namwan have been cleared of the whole debt…” – Translation of LCI (Laguna
Copperplate Inscription) by Anton Postma, 1992.
A. debt and payment system C. religious system
B. political/ government system D. social stratification system

_____25. What is the process that a person does to internalize the rules and patterns of behaviors
observed from the members of society?
A. acculturation C. integration
B. enculturation D. socialization

_____26. The process of socialization begins at the ________ of the life of a person.
A. first day B. first week C. first year D. first ten years

_____27. What do you call the process of interaction and absorbance of cultural symbols, belief
systems, and tradition?
A. acculturation C. integration
B. enculturation D. socialization

_____28. Which is NOT part of the means of socialization according to John Berry, Ype Poortinga,
and Janak Pandey?
A. conditioning C. imitation
B. identification D. play

_____29. Enculturation affects both the ________and the ________mind of a person.

A. cognitive, affective C. conscious, unconscious
B. cognitive, perceptual D. conscious observation, unconscious

_____30. Cultural relativism mitigates ethnocentrism by understanding a behavior, value, or belief

based on its own cultural standards. Which of the following claim is/are NOT true about
it?
A. “Different societies have different moral codes.”
B. “The moral code of our own society has no special status; it is merely one among
many.”
C. “There is an objective standard that can be used to judge one societal code better
than another.”
D. “There is no universal truth in ethics; that is, there are no moral truths that hold for
all people at all times.
_____31. Which of the given situations illustrates cultural exoticism?
A. Hindu attire and jewelry used for specific cultural events are being worn and used
by other people simply because of their aesthetic quality.
B. Muslims in America experience the effect Islamophobia through discrimination,
hatred, and in some cases, killings.
C. Animals were considered sacred and are regarded with respect by the Hindus.
D. Mocking people from other countries for their foreign accents.
_____32. Human rights is/are based on the principle that every moral and rational being deserves
to be treated with respect and dignity. The following statement is true EXCEPT?
A. inherent to all human beings
B. inalienable and universal
C. remote and contextualize
D. indivisible nor discriminatory
_____33. Having social goals are not enough to ensure that peace, order, and survival of the
human beings; and must be accomplished through socially acceptable means. Which of
the following social goals is NOT included to be protected?
A. people’s human dignity
B. human rights
C. self-interest and welfare
D. will of the common good

_____34. Which of the following is NOT included among the social goals that the United Nation aim
to accomplish by 2030?
A. clean air and green
B. eradicate extreme poverty
C. good health and well-being
D. sustainable cities and communities
_____35. What do you call the bond of people that is created by blood or marriage relation?
A. affinal kinship C. kinship
B. consanguineous kinship D. marriage

_____36. It contains social rules that dictate where a new couple stays and lives after marriage?
A. affinal kinship C. kinship
B. consanguineous kinship D. post-marriage residency
_____37. It is a diagram that shows the history of a family or clan by showing different forms of
relationships.
A. kinship chart C. polygamy chart
B. monogamy diagram D. post-marriage residence
For items 38 – 45: Matching Type.
Directions: Match the correct answer to following descriptions. Write the letter of your answer on
the space

__C__38. Couples live separately and A. patrilocal

independently from their parents.

__A__39. Couples live near or with the B. unilocal

groom’s family.

__D__40. Couples live near or with the C. neulocal

bride’s family.

__B__41. Couples live near or with the D. matrilocal

family of either spouse.

__F__42. A person has only one partner at a time. E. polygamy

__G__43. A husband has multiple wives. F. monogamy

__E__44. A person can marry multiple husbands or wives. G. polygyny

__H__45. A wife has multiple husbands. H. polyandry

For items 46 - 50, Modified “True or False”. Identify which among the given statements are true
and/or false.
_____46. Statement 1: Human are social beings.
Statement 2: This the main reason behind social norms.
 A. Statement 1 is true; statement 2 is false
B. Statement 1 is false; statement 2 is true
C. Both statements 1 and 2 are true.
D. Both statements 1 and 2 are false.

_____47. Statement 1: Primary groups are “nurseries for development”

Statement 2: This the main reason behind social norms.
A. Statement 1 is true; statement 2 is false
B. Statement 1 is false; statement 2 is true
C. Both statements 1 and 2 are true.
D. Both statements 1 and 2 are false.

_____48. Statement 1: Reference group are social groups identified based on the type of
relationship one has with the group.
Statement 2: There are informal and formal reference groups.

A. Statement 1 is true; statement 2 is false

B. Statement 1 is false; statement 2 is true
C. Both statements 1 and 2 are true.
D. Both statements 1 and 2 are false.

_____49. Statement 1: Social roles are roles we pretend to have in order to conform to a social
norm.
Statement 2: Social norms are rules people always intentionally form in order to organize
society.
A. Statement 1 is true; statement 2 is false
B. Statement 1 is false; statement 2 is true
C. Both statements 1 and 2 are true.
D. Both statements 1 and 2 are false.

_____50. Statement 1: Members of a social group have expectation from one another.
Statement 2: There is deviance when someone does not conform to such expectations;
causing discomfort to others and even himself or herself.

A. Statement 1 is true; statement 2 is false

B. Statement 1 is false; statement 2 is true
C. Both statements 1 and 2 are true.
D. Both statements 1 and 2 are false.

***********************GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS**************************

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