REGION 1

ALAMINOS CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Alaminos City, Pangasinan
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
SECOND SEMESTER 2020-2021

INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

NAME : ____________________________________ GRADE & SECTION: __________________ SCORE ________

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. READ CAREFULLY AND CHOOSE THE LETTER THAT CORRESPONDS TO THE BEST
ANSWER. WRITE THE LETTER OF YOUR ANSWER ON THE SPACE PROVIDED.
______1. It is the study of general and fundamental problems and questions connected with reality,
existence, knowledge, values and reasons.
A. Philosophy B. Metaphysics C. Logic D. Aesthetics
______2. It is a form of interpersonal communication wherein individuals acknowledge that they are
important part of a greater whole.
A. Authentic Dialogue B. Dialogue Box C. Authentic Speaking D.Dialogue Script
______3. It is a group of individuals shaped by social relations and interactions
A. Society B. employees C. organizations D. School
______4.. This refer to a duty or task that you are required or expected to do.
A. Consequence B. Responsibility C. Freedom D. Assignment
_____5. A relationship that is supported by genuine communication founded on mutual respect
for each other as subjects
A. Interaction B. internet C. Intersubjectivity D. Interconnected
______6. Philosophy originally meant love of __________________.
A. Wisdom B. Knowledge C. Beauty D. Vanity
______ 7. The following are the importance of aesthetics EXCEPT ____________
A. vitalizes our knowledge B. help us to live more deeply and richly
C. will help you criticize the flaws of others D. brings us in touch with our culture
______ 8. The building blocks of society
A. Buildings B. Animals C. Community D. Humans
_______9. Maintaining the balance and harmony with nature is the main concept of this approach of
understanding our relationship with the environment.
A. Theocentric B. Cosmos-centric C. Athropocentric D. Balanced Approach
_______10. The ultimate culprit of all forms of environmental degradation and the only one who can also
solve these problems.
A. Animals B. Man C. Plants D. Nature
_______11. A Filipino trait of being receptive and generous in treating visitors is ___________.
A. Hospitality B. Dependability C. Hard-working D. Entertaining
______12. This approach of understanding our relationship with the environment believes that man is God’s
co-creators and stewards of the rest of the creation.
A. Theocentric B. Cosmos-centric C. Athropocentric D. Balanced Approach
_______13. The Filipinos subconsciously accept this attitude as a part of life wherein they leave everything
in God’s hands.
A. Wheel of Fortune B. Utang ng Loob C. Karma D. Bahala Na
_______ 14. A method of philosophizing wherein truth is based in exercising choices and personal freedom.
A. Phenomenology B. Existentialism C. Freedom D. Reasoning
_______ 15. It is the scientific study of the essential structures of consciousness.
A. Existentialism B. Phenomenology C. Reasoning D. Freedom
 _______ 16. A philosophical study on the morality (goodness or badness) of human actions is known as _________.
A. Aesthetics B. Metaphysics C. Ethics D. Logic
_______ 17. Epistemology answers the following questions EXCEPT :
A. What is knowledge ? B. How do we know what we know ?
C. What is life ? D. How is knowledge acquired ?
_______ 18. A branch of philosophy that distinguishes valid from invalid argument is called _____________.
A. Logic B. Metaphysics C. Ethics D. Aesthetics
_______ 19 . Man discovered that he has the ability to control and manipulate nature to meet his desires.
The main concept of this approach of understanding man relationship with the environment is _______.
A. Theocentric B. Cosmos-centric C. Athropocentric D. Balanced Approach
______20.. It is choosing what is right and avoiding what is evil.
A. Conscience B. Responsibility C. Freedom D. Intersubjectivity
_______21. All seniors are smart. Rose is a senior. Therefore, Rose is smart. Identify what type of reasoning.
A. Inductive B. Deductive C. Conclusive D. Conductive
_______22. They believe that from conception the body and the soul are one and Jesus Christ is simultaneously
fully divine and fully human.
A. Christians B. Hindus C. Buddhists D. Muslims
_______23. Please don’t put me into jail. I was just forced to robbed the bank because I need to pay my debts
to my friends. Can you just forgive me ? What type of fallacy is it ?
A. Appeal to Pity B. Straw Man C. Appeal to Force D. Red Herring
_______24. It is the defect in an argument other than its having false premises.
A. Fallacy B. Premise C. Conclusion D. Syllogism
_______25 Lito is intelligent. Rene is intelligent. Chito is intelligent. They are all students of Ateneo.
Therefore, all students of Ateneo are intelligent. This is an example of what type of reasoning ?
A. Inclusive B. Deductive C. Inductive D. Exclusive
________26. For this saint, the person is able to fulfil one’s self through participation. The human person is oriented
towards relation and sharing in the communal life for the common good.
A. Kierkegaard B. St. Thomas Aquinas C. St. John Paul II D. Jean Paul Sarte
_______27. In this relationship, human persons as subjects have direct and mutual sharing of selves .
A. I-Me B. I-They C. I-It D. I-Thou(you)
_______ 28. They are persons who have long term-term, physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments
which interactions with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in the society
on an equal basis with others.
A. Persons with Disability B. Persons with ability C. Able Persons D. Blind Persons
_______ 29. The following are importance of intersubjectivity EXCEPT
A. facilitates interactions among individuals B. promotes dividedness among others
C. validates real & authentic subjective expereinces D. promotes unity among individuals
______ 30. As a student, which of the following activities would be realistic for you in order to help
the PWDs and underprivileged members of your community ?
A. organized a feeding program B. organized a Fun Run
C. donate/give old but still useful clothes to them D. conduct a medical mission
______31. It is a simple presentation of the gospel of the inner cultivation of right spiritual attitudes, coupled
with a self imposed discipline whereby bodily desires will be channelled in the right directions.
A. Dharma B. Darna C. Pharma D. Parma
________32. Which of the following statements expresses an OPINION ?
A. The sun will rise tomorrow.
B. The sea has no color of its own.
C. Candidate A is best suited for the presidency.
D. Dogs cannot fly.
________33. Which of the following statements is true about transcendence ?
A. Transcendence is going beyond the body’s limitations.
B. Transcendence can only be achieved when one finally dies.
C. Transcendence is the anti-theses of the body.
 D. Transcendence can happen even without the body.
________34. “ The body is the prison of the soul “. This statement suggests that __________.
A. The body is pure evil
B. the spirit must be set free of the body.
C. The body puts certain limitations.
D. The soul can do much better without the body.
______35. In reality, which of the following is being experienced by persons with disabilities in their interactions
with others who are not mindful of their condition ?
A. belongingness B. acceptance C. being loved D. discrimination
_______36. As a student, how are you going to show your concern to the environment ?
A. Bury all your garbage in a vacant lot near you.
B. Burn the dry leaves in your backyard under the mango tree to make it fruitful.
C. Attend various seminars on environmental issues and concerns.
D. Practice the 3 R’s ( reduce, reuse, recycle )
_______37. Jimmy is a blue-collared worker in Manila cleaning the streets of Metropolis. What may be his
job and social class ?
A. barker & lower class B.gardener & middle class C. landscaper & working class
D. street sweeper and working class
________38. John is the right hand man of a wealthy Chinese businessman who owns a chemical factory. One
day he was commanded by his boss to throw 5 drums of chemical wastes into the river. John refused but his
boss threatened to fire him if he doesn’t follow his orders. What shall John do?
A. He will follow his boss because he fears losing his job.
B. He will not follow his boss but will explain to him that it’s better to dispose the chemical waste
properly so that the river will not be polluted and that the government will not sanction the
company.
C. He will throw the chemical waste properly but will not tell his boss.
D. He will follow his boss but will report the matter to DENR
_____39. A type of society wherein the primary means of subsistence is the domestication of
animals as food
A. Virtual B. Pastoral C. Agricultural D. Industrial
________40. How will you describe a holistic perspective ?.
A. A holistic perspective looks only at certain aspects of things.
B. A holistic perspective focuses on several aspects of things.
C. A holistic perspective focuses on every aspects and how each part is connected to each other.
D. A holistic point of view is a subjective point of view.
_______41. Which of the following statements about opinion is TRUE ?
A. Opinion is the most reliable basis in making decisions.
B. There is no significance difference between opinion and truth.
C. Opinion is usually based on facts.
D. Opinions maybe accepted as true after being subjected to rational evaluation.
_______42.Who among the following has the greater chance of knowing the truth ?
A. Someone who takes information from the social media
B. Someone who believes in something because it is said by an authority
C. Someone who relies on subjective interpretations of things.
D. Someone who rationally examines and validates information.
______43. Procopio is a personal security aide of the daughter of a billionaire who owns 5 multi-
national companies in Makati, New York, Paris, Tokyo and Singapore. What is his social class?
A. Lower class B. Middle class C. Working class D. Upper class
_____44. When you face failures in your life, which among the following are you suppose to do ?
A. View sufferings as a curse or punishment.
B. Acknowledge the help of others
C. Post it to your facebook account for others to know what you been going through
D. Pray and view sufferings as a blessing
 ______45. It is the belief that a Supreme Being created man and everything in this world.
A. Modernism B. Evolution C. Creationism D. Existentialism
_______46. It is a natural event in one’s life. Most often, it is unpredictable so everyone must be
prepared for it.
A. consequence B. freedom C. Life D. Death
_______47. Mark, a grade 11 student, is an active student leader. He is the president of the supreme
student council of his school. He is also a part-time service crew of Jollibee and gives his part-time
wage as allowance to his younger sister. He and his sister are already orphans. Every time he goes
home he urinates behind a big mango tree along the street. The mango tree bears much fruit yearly
and benefits the community with its fruits. The City government formulated a city ordinance that
prohibits urinating in public places. One time, when Mark was in the habit of urinating behind the
mango tree, he was accosted by the police and was taken to the police station. He was made to pay
fine of 500 Pesos and render a community service for violating the ordinance. What possible topic/s
can be related the story of Mark.
A. Freedom and responsibility.
B. Man as steward of creation.
C. Social roles.
D. All of the above.
_______48. Rio was born with a deformed feet. She cannot walk. She is also blind. She dreams of
becoming a teacher one day so she goes to school faithfully even how difficult for her to go to school.
She rides an improvised cart pulled by her younger brother. There is no elevator at the school where
Rio studies. She is carried by her younger brother when going to attend her class at the second floor.
Some teachers and students are annoyed by her persistence in studying. Many though are inspired.
What topic can be related to the story of Rio.
A. Accepting Others as They Are
B. Man as Stewards of Creation
C. Social roles
D. Freedom and Responsibility
_______49. Which of the following sentences best describe genuine communication and mutual
respect.
A. When my son went to college, he asked me what course he should take. I told him
whatever subject he is good at and which he thinks he loves should be the basis in choosing
his course in college.
B. The teacher, without properly explaining the purpose of the project, required all students to
submit 300 pesos worth of art work.
C. Majority of buses in the Philippines have no facilities to cater for Persons with Disabilities
(PWD).
D. The outbreak of COVID-19 created a panic and avoidance of communicating with foreign
nationals
_________50. Life is confronted with so many uncertainties. Death is the only certain reality in our lives.
A. First statement is true while second statement is false.
B. First statement is false while second statement is true.
C. Both statements are true.
D. Both statements are false.

Good Luck and God bless-

Prepared by: Checked by : Approved by :

MARIA ROWENA R. ORPILLA LOVELIE V. VERCELES PhD CYNTHIA B. TABLANG EdD

Teacher Ii Master Teacher I OIC- Assistant Principal II-Acad