Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III
MALIGAYA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Palayan City, Nueva Ecija 3132
S. Y. 2018 – 2019

Summative Test
Introduction to Philosophy of Human Person

Name: ___________________ Date: ________________ Corrected by: ____________

Section: __________________ Score: ________________ Parent’s Sig.: _____________

I. Write the letter of your answer on the space provided.

_____1. It is a set of views or beliefs about life and the universe, which are often held
uncritically.
a. philosophy b. sociology c. language
____2. It comes from the Greek word episteme, meaning “knowledge.”
a. metaphysics b. logic c. epistemology
____3. Shares ‘dharma’ or law of salvation. ‘Four Noble Truths’.
a. Buddhism b. Hinduism c. Christianism
____4. It comes from the Latin name trans and scandere
a. transcendence b. Christianism c. Hinduism
____5. It comes from the latin word valere which means to be “strong and vigorous”.
a. vices b. values c. vision
____6. means “first philosophy,” discussion of the most universal principles; later the term came to
mean “comprehensive thinking about the nature of things.”
a. logic b. metaphysics c. values
_____7. happiness that contribute not only to the Filipino charm but also to the indomitability of
the Filipino spirit.
a. Joy and humor b. adaptability c. creativity
____8. It is the branch of philosophy that studies the sources, nature, and validity of knowledge.
a. metaphysics b. logic c. epistemology
____9. lack of patriotism or an active awareness, appreciation and love of the Philippines; and
actual preference for things foreign.
a. colonial mentality b. lack of discipline c. kanya kanya syndrome
____10. It is the branch of philosophy that studies values. It can be subdivided into ethics, aesthetics,
and social and political philosophy.
a. metaphysics b. epistemology c. value theory
_____11. Excessive concern for the family creates an in-group to which the Filipino is fiercely
loyal to the detriment of concern for the larger community or for the common good.
a. pakikisama b. family ties c. bayanihan
____12. lack of patriotism or an active awareness, appreciation and love of the Philippines; and
actual preference for things foreign.
a. colonial mentality b. lack of discipline c. kanya kanya syndrome
____13. It means getting along with others to preserve a harmonious relationship. It invites the
Filipinos to do good and to be a nice companion.
a. pakikisama b. family ties c. bayanihan
____14. We are willing to take the risks with jobs abroad and, while there, to work at two or
three jobs.
a. faith b. hardwork c. religiosity
____15. The results of the Filipino’s faith are courage, daring optimism, inner peace, as well as
the capacity to genuinely accept tragedy and death.
a. faith b. hardwork c. religiosity
 A. Write T if the statement is TRUE, F if the statement is FALSE

_______1. Philosophy is a set of views or beliefs about life and the universe, which are often
held uncritically.
_______2. Philosophy is a process of reflecting on and criticizing our most deeply held conceptions and
beliefs.
________3. Philosophy is a rational attempt to look at the world as a part only.
________4. The study of Philosophy doesn’t enable us to think carefully and clearly.

________5. Studying philosophy weakens your analytical abilities.

________6. Because philosophy is an activity as much a body of knowledge, it also develops your ability
to think and work independently.

________7. Everyone is a philosopher.

________8. Children can philosophize.

________9. Questioning leads to philosophizing.

________10. Mentally disturbed people philosophize.

B. Write F if the statement is FACT, O if the statement is OPINION.

________1. Men can be more competent than women.

_______2. Climate could change twice a day.

_______3. Acid rain is a result of air pollution mostly from factories and motor vehicles.
_______4. Flower can cause allergy.
_______5. King John of England signed the Magna Carta in 1215.
_______6. The movie was boring.
_______7. I believe the United States has the best weather.
_______8. I think access to clean water should be a human right
_______9. In 1993, the United Nations declared March 22nd World Water Day.
_______10. I believe that everyone should have clean water.

C. Enumeration
1-5 Give 5 Filipino values
6-7 Give the 2 composition of argument
8-10 Give 3 importance of philosophy

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved:

CHARMAINE ANGELINE C. AGUSTIN IMELDA B. CAPATOY WILMA F. RAMOS
Teacher II Master Teacher I School Principal III