LET Social Science Practice Exam

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• The study of the moon, stars, and other objects in space?
• Which term names the four principal compass directions?
• Which layer is described as the engine room due to its composition?
• R.A. 9187 is otherwise known as _______.
• Globalization is best described as:
• The scientific study of the oceans and oceanic phenomena?
• Who was the supreme deity of the ancient Tagalog?
• The last Filipino general to surrender during the Filipino-American War?
• Which statement best describes cardinal directions?
• The minimum number of members that must be present if a legislative body is to be able to conduct business.
• Which map is used to illustrate weather patterns like temperature and precipitation across a region?
• Which term refers to a group of islands?
• Means to write?
• Under Spanish rule, which province carried the designation Provincia de Comintang?
• What is the power of the president to disapprove a bill passed by the congress?
• Which term describes the present system of government?
• The Spratlys are located in which water body often referred to as the West Philippine Sea?
• Which term corresponds to a two-dimensional representation of Earth's surface?
• Which term best describes the spinning of Earth on its axis?
• Which Philippine constitution called for a popular representative, alternative and responsible government?
• Which is the smallest state in the world?
• Which individual ordered the deportation of Rizal?
• What do you call a proposed or suggested law introduced by a member of Congress for enactment?
• A list that identifies patterns, symbols or colors used in a chart?
• The right to which a person is entitled simply because he is human being.
• Which event followed the discovery of the Katipunan?
• When a river flows through two or more states, which statement about jurisdiction is true?
• Which term is used for the study of government and politics?
• What was the 10-year transition period before full independence called?
• The relationship between the portion of Earth being studied and Earth as a whole; the size of the area on the map and its actual size?
• The set of latitude and longitude lines that form a grid on a map is called what?
• Who is the leader who said 'Government of the people, for the people by the people'?
• A form of government wherein the political power is exercised by a majority of the people.
• A territory within which the political interests of one nation are allowed to be exclusive is called?
• Who approved the execution of Rizal?
• What is the name of the provisional constitution adopted in 1986?
• Which imaginary line marks the change of calendar date and is shown across oceans on maps?
• Rights enjoyed by a person or an individual by virtue of citizenship.
• Which science studies the origin, races, customs, and beliefs of humankind?
• In which system does power lie with the legislative body and the leader is part of the legislature?
• Which international convention allows the Philippines to validate its claim to Spratlys in the West Philippine Sea?
• What term describes processes that connect the world into a single global system?
• Which term describes rights inherent to all people by virtue of being human?
• A special-purpose map that provides information about a place at a certain time in history is called what?
• Which map shows some geographic features but not others?
• The government's chief agency responsible for maintaining an honest and efficient government work force.
• What term refers to a collection of maps for a region?
• Which term refers to a collection of maps for a region?
• Which description best defines the Earth's outer core?
• Who led the Sakdalista uprising?
• Which season is typically the warmest in many climates?
• RA 8749 is known as which Act?
• RA 7877 is known as which law?
• Which type of government is characterized by the state controlling all matters and citizens not participating in lawmaking?
• Fr. Manuel Blanco, the author of Flora de Filipinas, is best described as which profession?
• In ancient Tagalog belief, who is considered the supreme deity?
• Geology is the study of which subject?
• Which term is defined as a union of inhabitants with the same language and origin?
• Which layer lies between the crust and the core and is hot and solid?
• What is considered the significant mark of a state?
• The island named 'Islas de Pintados' by the Spaniards.
• What term describes the Philippines as a landmass surrounded by many bodies of water?
• On what date was the Proclamation of Philippine Independence issued?
• Which feature on a map shows points of equal elevation?
• The 1943 Philippine constitution was approved by which body?
• Which term marks a turning point in Philippine history that spurred reform movements?
• Which field studies the spatial variation in patterns and processes related to human activity?
• Which field studies mental processes and behavior?
• It refers to a community of persons more or less numerous, permanently occupying a definite territory, independent of external control and have an organized government.
• Which instrument would you use to determine the cardinal directions?
• Which Spanish governor-general ordered the deportation of Jose Rizal to Zamboanga Del Norte, Mindanao?
• In which year was the Tobacco Monopoly introduced in the Philippines?
• Under what circumstance can the writ of habeas corpus be suspended?
• Which document is considered the supreme law of a nation and outlines the structure of government?
• What was the 10-year transition period before independence called?
• What term describes Spanish priests who belonged to religious orders?
• What was the most important accomplishment of Aguinaldo's dictatorial government?
• Which name referred to the pre-Spanish school in Panay island?
• What is the old name of EDSA?
• The Barasoain Church, where the Malolos Congress convened, is located in which town?
• This event was seen as the break American militarists were waiting for, signaling American intentions to colonize Spanish territories if war with the United States ensued.
• Who questioned the election of Andres Bonifacio as Director on the Interior, arguing that the position required a lawyer's degree and suggested someone from his province who was qualified?
• A union of a society of inhabitants of the same country, having the same language, laws, origin, interest.
• What is the process for removing from office top officials such as the president, the vice president, and members of the supreme court?
• Which of the following is NOT a requisite of a state?
• The right of SUFFRAGE advocates.
• Which figure led the Sakdalista uprising?
• The kind of government existed under the 1935 Constitution.
• Which of the following is not a qualification of natural-born citizenship?
• Which two countries emerged as superpowers after World War II?
• Who has the power to declare the state of war?
• The Tobacco Monopoly was implemented in 1782 by which official?
• A grant from the Spanish crown to a meritorious Spaniard to exercise control over a specific place including inhabitants is called?
• The present system of our government?
• Which leader is associated with the line 'This nation will be great again'?
• The legislative power of the Philippines is vested in Congress, which consists of which two houses?
• The resistance by Filipinos to American occupation contributed to the outbreak of which conflict?
• Which observation is commonly cited as evidence that Earth is spherical?
• Another society founded with patriotic aims who sympathized with the Filipino cause. It's aspiration was to work for the material and moral improvement of the Philippines.
• What is the fundamental law that defines how a government will legitimately operate called?
• Which group refused to join the revolution because they believed Christian Filipinos helped Spaniards?
• What is the provisional Philippine constitution adopted in 1986 called?
• The culture described as showing courtesy by leaving footwear on the stairs is most associated with which culture?
• Which group cooperated with revolutionaries after Aguinaldo's return from Hong Kong and actively participated in the Filipino-American War?
• Which term represents the act of producing maps?
• If a state is a political concept, what is Nation?
• Which term denotes the field that studies oceans and oceanic phenomena?
• In what year did the Malolos Congress convene?
• Which category of person can a state refuse entry to?
• Which type of map displays variation in quantity of a factor such as rainfall or population across a geographic area, often represented with dots?
• Which set of presidents is listed in the material as the order from Roxas through Marcos?
• The longest revolution that existed in our history.
• Which field studies mind, behavior, and mental processes?
• Psychology is the science of what?
• What is the study of life?
• Rizal's aim for La Liga Filipina was to do what?
• According to the Constitution, educational institutions shall include the study of which subject as part of the curriculum?
• Approximately how long is Earth's orbit around the Sun?
• Who served as the first head of the Department of Education during the Commonwealth?
• Which field studies the Earth’s physical properties, including rocks, minerals, and landforms?
• What is the term for a direct vote of the people on whether to accept or reject a constitution?
• Which field studies the physical features of the Earth’s surface?
• An instrument containing a magnetized pointer that shows the direction of magnetic north and bearings from it?
• Which explorer is credited with naming the archipelago 'Islas de San Lazaro'?
• Which layer surrounds the inner core and is composed of molten iron and nickel?
• A government in which sovereignty resides in one person is called what?
• The old name Highway 54 referred to which major Manila thoroughfare?
• Which action is considered a heinous crime?
• Which term describes the act of transferring parish administration from Spanish regulars to Filipino secular leaders?
• What describes a topographic map?
• A map that focuses solely on the state is called what?
• The unlawful or immoral use of one's position to gain profit or advantage.
• What process do citizens use to choose their public representatives?
• If a president exercises the authority to reject a bill passed by the legislature, what is this power called?
• What symbol did the Philippine National Bank use for its advertisement?
• Who destroyed the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay on May 1, 1898 without loss of a ship or life?
• The duration of Earth's rotation is commonly referred to as what?
• Leaf of papyrus, a writing?
• The Malolos Constitution is associated with which country?
• Which of the following is NOT a way of losing one's citizenship?
• Which term describes a system where the state controls many aspects of life and political freedoms are restricted?
• Under the 1987 Constitution, how long is a presidential term?
• Revolution changes the season by how many miles per second?
• Who is known as the father of social injustice?
• The leader who promised sweeping economic changes, and he did make progress in land, reform, opening new settlements outside crowded Luzon island.
• Maps that show weather patterns like temperature and rainfall are called?
• Center of the midnight sun?
• The Geneva Conventions set rules for humane treatment of whom?
• Which term refers to a spherical Earth model used for geographic reference?
• Which is not included in Bill of Rights, Sec. 12?
• Which type of map is best for showing roads and cities?
• The intersecting pattern formed by the lines of latitude and longitude?
• What is the dense sphere of solid iron and nickel at the center of Earth called?
• Which term describes the political unit defined by people, territory, and government?
• Which set constitutes the cardinal directions on a compass?
• Which map would you use to practice labeling country borders and geographic outlines?
• Through which office did Spain rule the Philippines until 1814?
• Which statement best describes the two bodies together forming the legislature of the Philippines?
• How is the Battle of Manila Bay between American and Spanish naval forces described?
• Which field studies the mind and behavior?
• Anthropology is the science dealing with which subject?
• What is the process by which citizens choose their officials?
• R.A. 9262 is otherwise known as _______.
• Who conducted the first Mass in Limasawa, Leyte?
• A round model of the Earth?
• RA 9262 is known as which law?
• Which statement is true according to the material?
• Which line is at 0 degrees longitude called?
• Which term is the more precise term for the Earth's sphere used in geography, distinct from a general globe?
• Which term describes a political entity consisting of a defined territory and organized government?
• During the American regime in the Philippines, what is the correct sequence of governments?
• Submission to the people of an issue of national importance for their decision.
• What event marked the start of the Filipino revolution against Spain in 1896, where Katipuneros tore their cedulas and shouted 'Long Live Philippine Independence'?
• The branch of government that makes the laws.
• Which treaty focuses on greenhouse gas emissions reductions?
• Elevation in the landscape?
• The flora work by Fr. Manuel Blanco that contributed to the Philippines' herbarium is titled what?
• Who is widely regarded as the father of social justice?
• R.A. 8749 is otherwise known as _______.
• Which term refers to the traditional courtship songs in the Mexican-Spanish tradition based on habanera rhythm?
• Which term denotes a society founded with patriotic aims that allied with the Filipino cause?
• The science of making maps is called?
• Which term describes worldwide interconnectedness of economies and cultures?
• RA 8049 is known as which law?
• Which observation would support the idea that Earth is round?
• What was Ma-I called by early Chinese traders?
• What was the first commercial bank in the Philippines and the Far East, also known as the oldest bank?
• What was the name of the school for pre-Spanish children on Panay island?
• The layer that sits between the crust and the outer core?
• The campaign of the Filipino seculars to administer parishes occupied by the Spanish regulars is known as what?
• Which term describes a government in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions?
• Which term describes the corrupt practice of using one's official position for personal gain?
• Which movement became popular in Europe and Spain during the last two decades of the 19th century, and fostered anti-friar sentiment in the Philippines?
• What is the process by which the people themselves can propose a new law?
• Rights possessed by every citizen without being granted by the state for they are given to men by God.
• Which term best describes rights that citizens have as members of a political community?
• Which phrase best describes the period described as 'Roxas through Marcos' in the material?
• On which date did the Filipino victory at Manila Bay occur, marking a decisive early victory in the war?
• On Mabini's advice, Aguinaldo changed the dictatorial government to a revolutionary one on June 23, 1898. Who advised this change?
• Which term describes the supreme authority within a state?
• Who was the first president of the Third Republic of the Philippines?
• What was immediately proclaimed by Aguinaldo due to Mabini's objections, with Mabini opposing the provision for a powerful legislature?
• A spherical representation of the earth?
• Which is Earth's outermost layer?
• Which statement describes revolution in astronomy?
• Who was the first head of the Department of Education during the Commonwealth period?
• Who authored Flora de Filipinas circa 1837?
• The term used for the municipal leader during the Spanish period?
• Which field focuses on human origins, cultures, and societies?
• The term used for the municipal leader during the Spanish period is which of the following?
• A map that displays the distribution of wealth and money on the Earth’s surface is known as what?
• What map feature explains the meaning of symbols and colors on the map?
• Which concept refers to worldwide interconnectedness of economies and cultures?
• R.A. 8049 is known as _______.
• R.A. 7877 is also known as _______.
• Which year saw the Philippine constitution approved by the Kalibapi?
• Which U.S. president issued instructions to the military government regarding the Philippines, whose policies sparked Filipino resistance and the outbreak of the Filipino-American War?
• What was convened at Barasoain Church on Sep. 15, 1898 with about 50 delegates in attendance, initiating work on drafting a constitution?
• The Malolos Constitution was the product of which assembly?
• A two-dimensional, or flat, representation of Earth's surface or a portion of it?
• Which field focuses on the study of the mind and behavior?
• Who named the Philippines 'Islas de San Lazaro'?
• Which term refers to a broad sense of belonging and pride in the Filipino nation, often connected to education and status during the Spanish era?
• Which is not an essential of sovereignty?
• Which branch studies the physical features such as landforms and climate?
• Which term below does not apply to a nation?
• Which map would you use to analyze the distribution of wealth and economic activity across a region?
• Which map shows major highways, airports, cities, railroad tracks, and local points of interest?
• Which term describes a direct vote on whether to accept or reject a constitutional change?
• The length of time it takes Earth to rotate once is called what?
• Which line serves as the primary reference for measuring longitude and runs through Greenwich?
• Which event is associated with Aguinaldo's dictatorial government?
• A map that shows mountains, hills, plains, rivers, lakes, oceans, etc.