Republic of the Philipines

Region I
Pangasinan Division II
NATIVIDAD NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Natividad, Pangasinan

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

FINAL EXAMINATION
SCHOOL YEAR 2019-2020

INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

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_______ 1. Which of the following statements describe freedom?

a) It is an spiritual and psychological concept which has great significance in how people participate in our
society
b) It is taking control of one’s own life and potential
c) It means free from oppression, compulsion or coercion from society
d) both b and c
_______ 2. Which of the following statement is TRUE about Positive liberty?
a. freedom from external restraint
b. freedom from barriers and other interferences from other people
c. freedom in fulfilling one’s potential
d. all of the above
_______ 3. Which of the following political ideologies uphold the preservation of individual rights and liberties?
a. Liberalism c. Socialism
b. Conservatism d. Feminism

For numbers 4 - 10, choose from the options below.

A. two statements are both correct
B. first statement is correct while the second one is not
C. second statement is correct while the first one is not
D. two statements are both incorrect

_______ 4. Liberalism believes that the individual, not the government, is the best judge in upholding and exercising
rights. Natural rights are rights which are innate in the person such as the right to live and loved.
_______ 5. Free will is the capacity to choose from alternative courses of action or decision. Free action is the freedom to
perform an action with any obstacles or hindrances.
_______ 6. Hierarchical model is the free will based on human wants and desires. Reasons- responsive view believes
that man has free will because he is able to entertain reasons.
_______ 7. Political freedom entails recognition of the rights and civil liberties of individuals. Psychology views freedom
as living a life free from sin and living according to God’s will.
_______ 8. For an individual to be considered morally responsible for his/her actions, he/she must possess and exercise
free action. The exercise of free action should be based on sound judgment and rational thinking.
_______ 9. Moral responsibility is an effective guide in the proper exercise of human freedom. Free will is not necessary
for moral responsibility.
_______ 10. Legal rights based on society’s customs, norms and laws. Free action is the freedom to perform a certain
action without constraints or impediments
_______ 11. How is God’s covenant with man defined in the Old and the New Testament?
a. God’s relationship with mankind began with the Creation
b. God’s covenant through His death and resurrection
c. both a and b
d. all of the above
_______ 12. According to the Christian perspective, what are the most important bonds between human persons?
a. bond that involve parents and their children c. both a and b
b. bond between man and wife d. all of the above
_______ 13. Refers to the capacity of individuals to engage in genuine interaction with others.
a. Inter subjectivity c. Intelligence
b. Rationality d. Introspection
_______ 14. How does Philosophy define human relations?
a. Human relations according to constructivist theory of knowledge shape knowledge and truth within a
certain society
b. Human relations according to Phenomenologists is important to pursue and achieve genuine
relationships to attain development
c. both a and b
 d. none of the above

_______ 15. It is a large, independent and organized group of people living in the same territory and sharing a common
culture and heritage.
a. Society c. Norms
b. Territory d. None of the above
_______ 16. Which of the following form of society centered on mechanized production and the exchange of goods and
services?
a. Agricultural societies c. Industrial societies
b. Modern societies d. virtual societies
_______ 17. It focuses on studying society and its influence on the human person.
a. Social Contract c. Social bond
b. Social Philosophy d. All of the above
_______ 18. What is the role of social contract in establishing society?
a. impose order c. both a and b
b. control natural tendencies d. none of the choices
_______ 19. The branch of Philosophy concerned with humanity’s place in the natural environment.
a. Eastern Philosophy c. Political Philosophy
b. Western Philosophy d. Environmental Philosophy
_______ 20. Which of the following Enlightenment philosophers DOES NOT belong to the group?
a. Hobbes c. Marx
b. Locke d. Rousseau
_______ 21. Which of the following philosophers believed that even if the people are the ones who organized society and
established an authority, in extreme cases, the government is able to impose its will on the people.
a. Locke c. Hobbes
b. Rousseau d. Freud
_______ 22. It is a continuous process that permeates through almost all aspects of human interaction.
a. Socialization c. Institutionalization
b. Civilization d. Democratization
_______ 23.What characteristics are considered to define Filipino society?
a. Filipino society has a set of social values
b. Majority of Filipinos profess the Christian faith
c. Relationship among family members are not very close and this applies to the members of the
extended family.
d. both a and b
_______ 24. Which of the following DOES NOT describes a happy life?
a. Contentment c. satisfaction of wants and desires
b. freedom to live a chosen life d. live a life that is not rewarding
_______ 25. Which of the following elements of happiness DOES NOT belong to the group?
a. Contentment c. Dignity
b. Welfare d. Ethics
_______ 26. Who among the following students may have already developed a broader philosophical perspective?
a. Mara, who regularly monitors the emotional well-being of her classmates.
b. Julie, who always listens to all sides of the argument before giving any advice.
c. Kristina, who consistently chats with her classmates about their interests and beliefs.
d. Trisha, who rarely talks with her classmates, but is always observant of them.
_______ 27. Which of the following scenarios demonstrates a partial point of view?
a. Watching videos over the internet.
b. Participating in a class discussion.
c. Referring to only one source of information for your position paper.
d. Listening to both your teachers’ and parents’ advice on how to improve your grades.
_______ 28. He believes that happiness is achieved through wise decision making.
a. Jeremy Bentham c. Aristotle
b. Plato d. St. Augustine
_______ 29. What TRUE about welfare and dignity?
a. Welfare is the satisfaction of one’s wants and needs. Dignity is the ability to make choices regarding
one’s life
b. Welfare is the level of satisfaction that a person feels with his life. Dignity is the satisfaction of one’s
wants and needs
c. Welfare is the ability to make choices regarding one’s life. Dignity is the level of satisfaction that a
person feels with his life.
d. all of the above
_______ 30. Which of the following situations expresses an opinion?
a. In a patriarchal society, men are the head of the family.
b. Niel tells a blind boy that red is "like eating a red chilli pepper.“
c. Sally believes that all things visible to the eyes are material things.
d. At a young age, Liza already knows that dragons and unicorns are mythical creatures.
_______ 31. Which of the following statements demonstrate a Moral Argument on the existence of God?
a. God is a vital, sustaining presence in the universe.
b. Without God, all of man’s good actions are meaningless.
c. God is the source of being in our reality and the universe.
d. God is the essence of goodness and defines what is right and moral.
_______ 32. Which of the following statements demonstrate a Cosmological Argument on the existence of God?
a. God is a vital, sustaining presence in the universe.
 b. Without God, all of man’s good actions are meaningless.
c. God is the source of being in our reality and the universe.
d. God is the essence of goodness and defines what is right and moral.

______ 33. Which of the following statements is/are TRUE about Philosophy?
I. Love of wisdom.
II. It can be described as either a body of knowledge or
an intellectual activity.
III. It is a science where reason and logic are used to
understand reality and answer questions of knowledge, morality, and human nature.
a. I only c. Both I & II
b. II only d. All of the above
_______ 34. What makes doing philosophy different from doing other disciplines of science?
a. It always asks questions about life.
b. It always ends with a conclusion.
c. It always requires empirical/practical proof.
d. It always requires logical and critical thinking.
_______ 35. Which is the best answer?
1. Mental suffering is a physical sensations such as discomfort, hunger, distress and pain.
2. Physical suffering is associated with emotional and mental states such as depression, anxiety and fear.
a. two statements are both correct
b. first statement is correct while the second one is not
c. second statement is correct while the first one is not
d. two statements are both incorrect
_______ 36. Which statement validly describes suffering?
1. It is an experience of unpleasantness, discomfort and pain.
2. It can be caused by the conflict between one’s notion of a perfect world and the actual state of the
world as he/she lives in.
a. statement 1 c. both statements 1 and 2
b. statement 2 d. none of the above
_______ 37. Which statement about philosophy is correct?
1. Doing philosophy is also a way of engaging in scientific inquiry.
2. Points of view from different people are always contradicting.
3. Philosophical reflection does not develop evaluative skills.
a. statement 1 c. statement 3
b. statement 2 d. All statements are incorrect
_______ 38. Which of the following statement is TRUE?
a. Truth is absolute. c. Opinion is a fact.
b. Fact is undisputed. d. Fact and truth are the same
_______ 39. It is philosophical branch which tries to reconcile the existence of a benevolent, all-good God with the reality
of suffering in the world.
a. Theology c. Technology
b. Theodicy d. Coping
_______ 40. Which statement best describes Coping?
1. It means that a person employs in dealing with difficult life situations.
2. It means it involves a conscious effort to solve personal and interpersonal problems.
3. Emergence of movements that advocate environmental protection, animal rights and social and
political change.
a. statement 1 c. both statements 1 and 2
b. statement 2 d. both statements 2 and 3
_______ 41 .Which of the following is TRUE about the definition of death in philosophical perspective?
a. Death defining characteristics of human existence
b. Death causes feeling of anxiety and dread in a person
c. both a and b
d. all of the above
_______ 42. The end of all biological functions brought about by aging, disease or fatal injury.
a. Depression c. Recovery
b. Death d. Delayed Grief
_______ 43. The natural reaction to death and dying, involving varied emotions such as sadness and anger.
a. Grief c. Anger
b. Death d. Acceptance
_______ 44. Which of the following statements best describes Resilience?
a. persons remains emotionally stable despite the loss, and continues with his normal activities
b. person expresses frustration with his/her situation
c. dying person initially expresses disbelief regarding his/her situations
d. person experiences intense sadness and exhibits disinterest in life
_______ 45. Which of the following statements best describe Eternal?
a. God is perfectly good, just and all-loving.
b. God is timeless and has no beginning and end.
c. All attributes are integrated and embodied by God.
d. All of the above.
_______ 46. Which of the following best describes grief?
a. it involves a multitude emotions such as sadness, anxiety and anger
b. it may be brought by traumatic experiences
c. frustration eventually gives way to recovery
 d. both a and b

_______ 47. The process by which people deal with death.

a. Bargaining c. Acceptance
b. Depression d. Anger
_______ 48. How can we apply spiritual concepts in our lives?
I. The performance of certain rituals and ethical behaviour.
II. Considers man to be the central and most important species on the planet.
III. One maintains a relationship with the divine through belief and adherence to certain doctrines and
traditions.
a. I only c. Both II & III
b. Both I & II d. All of the above
_______ 49. Philosophy is a distinct area of knowledge with its own goals, concerns and way of doing things. It is often
divided into several branches which deal with a particular aspect of life or phenomena.
a. two statements are both correct
b. first statement is correct while the second one is not
c. second statement is correct while the first one is not
d. two statements are both incorrect
_______ 50. Philosophy of the Human Person looks into the nature of man. Epistemology deals with questions regarding
reality and existence.
a. two statements are both correct
b. first statement is correct while the second one is not
c. second statement is correct while the first one is not
d. two statements are both incorrect

Prepared by:

JONALYN C. BAÑEZ,LPT RODEL G. RAMIREZ AHRLYNN F. MATEO

SHS Teacher II JHS Teacher III SHS Teacher III

Checked by:

GREG S. MINGUA,J.D
Asst. Principal II, SHS

APPROVED:

WILFREDO S. LAURETA
Principal III