\ Department of Education

Region VI- Western Visayas

Schools Division Office of Kabankalan City
Inapoy National High School
1ST QUARTER EXAMINATION
INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON

PLEDGE OF HONESTY
I swear to adhere to the policy on academic honesty. Moreover, I am fully aware of the consequences if I
will be found guilty of CHEATING.

Signature over Printed Name

Name: __________________________________________________ Date: _________________
Score: _________

Test I. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided before each number. Avoid
erasures.
__________1. What is originally meant the “love of wisdom”?
A. Philosophy C. Ethics
B. Epistemology D. Aesthetics
__________2. It as a body of knowledge that provides methodologies and insights on how societal questions
can be answered.
A. Epistemology C. Metaphysics
B. Philosophy D. Ethics
_________3. It is one intended product of philosophizing, and this refers to a person’s ability to apply
knowledge to daily life particularly in making sound choices and judgements in the practical
aspects of life
A. Good communication C. Wisdom
B. Allegory D. Analysis
_________4. It is an activity that requires a person to examine his or her thoughts, feelings and actions and
learn from experience.
A. reflection B. wondering
C. questioning D. reasoning
__________5. What is the science and art of correct thinking?
A. Ethics C. Metaphysics
B. Aesthetics D. Logic
__________6. In our daily lives we encounter events, situations, or issues that we need to ponder and think
deeply. This activity which requires a person to examine his or her thoughts, feelings and
actions and learn from experience is related to the concept of:
A. philosophical reflection C. philosophical wondering
B. philosophical questioning D. philosophical reasoning
__________7. It is considered as the process of thinking about something in a logical way to form a
conclusion or judgement.
A. reasoning C. argument
B. Proposition D. Reflection
__________8. Imagine that you are in Boracay walking with Thales. He is convincing you that the only reality
is water. Would you believe in him?
A. No, because I had my own belief.
B. Yes, because Thales belongs to the school of monists which believes that only one kind of
stuff exists.
C. Either yes or no, I will have my own investigation that is based on the data and reason
presented.
D. Neither yes nor no until it is proven true
__________9. Identify which statement describes the difference between holistic and partial thinking.
A. Holistic is a perspective that looks at the “big picture” while partial thinking focuses on
the specific aspect of the situation.
B. Holistic is a perspective that looks at the specific aspects of the situation while partial
thinking looks at the big picture.
C. Holistic requires us to focus on a certain aspect of the problem while partial thinking
requires us to have an open mindset.
D. All of the above
__________10. According to Jean-Paul Sartre, “Freedom exists as it is.” This means that:
A. man is unconditionally free. C. if man chooses freedom, he asserts his existence and
freedom.
B. existence is not necessity. D. a and b
___________11. A branch of Philosophy that seeks to apply and analyze these concepts in various situations,
contexts and cultures and recommends guidelines that will govern the decisions and actions
of people. It deals with the standards of right and wrong which define human behavior.
A. Ethics / Moral Philosophy C. Metaphysics
B. Epistemology D. Logic
___________12. What is the branch of philosophy that explores the nature of moral virtue and evaluates
human action?
A. Philosophy C. Ethics
B. Epistemology D. Aesthetics
___________13. Which branch of philosophy deals with nature, sources, limitations, and validity of
knowledge?
A. Metaphysics C. Ethics
B. Epistemology D. Aesthetics
___________14. What is the science of the beautiful in its various manifestations?
A. Philosophy C. Ethics
B. Epistemology D. Aesthetics
__________15. It is only an extension of a fundamental and necessary drive in every human being to know
what is real?
A. Metaphysics C. Ethics
B. Epistemology D. Aesthetics

___________16. Statement A: Ethics is the same with Morality

Statement B: Ethics discusses and defines concepts and principles which are meant to
govern reasoning and action which define the human behavior.
A. Statement A is true while statement B is false. C. Both statements are true.
B. Statement A is false while statement B is true. D. Both statements are false

__________17. The Filipino attitude as part of life which literally means to leave everything to God.
A. Bahala na C. Bayanihan
B. Pakikisama D. Kalooban
___________18. A term that shows sharing of oneself to others.
A. Bahala na C. Bayanihan
B. Pakikisama D. Kalooban
___________19. Philosophy as an analysis of its framework, clarifies, examines, and evaluates the bases of
frameworks.
A. Maybe C. True
B. It depends D. False
___________20. What is the importance of studying philosophy, what can it offer us?
A. Know the different philosophers and their philosophies in life?
B. See the downs and lows in the development and history of philosophy.
C. Survey the achievements of the different philosophers in various periods of history.
D. Enhances our minds, understand what we encounter every day, and value our
judgement.

Test II. Identify the following situation. Choose the fallacy of your answer from the box. Write

A. Ad hominem B. ad baculum (appeal to force) C. ad antiquitatem

(appeal to tradition)

D. Ad verecundiam E. ad misericordiam (appeal to pity)

letters only.

_____________21-22. Of course, he believes that the government is flawed, he is a rebel and a communist
_____________23-24. 4 out 5 dentists agree that brushing your teeth makes your life meaningful.
_____________25-26. Marriage has traditionally been between a man and woman; therefore, gay marriage
should not be allowed.
_____________27-28. If you do not agree with my political opinions, you will receive flat 70 on your card.
_____________29-30. You can’t fire me, I have a wife and 12 kids who will go hungry if I lose this job.

Test III. Write T if the statement is a truth and O if it is an opinion.

__________31. ABS-CBN is more entertaining than GMA.
__________ 32. Water is a universal solvent.
__________ 33. The leaves of growing plants are usually green.
__________ 34. Rodrigo R. Duterte is the best President of the Philippines.
__________ 35. I’d rather have a cat as a pet than a dog.
___________36. My mother is older than me.
___________37. My favorite music is jazz.
___________38. Ena Mae is a grade 12 HUMSS learner.
___________39. Asia is the largest continent in the world.
___________40. Truth lies at the heart of any inquiry.

“I don't think anything is unrealistic if you believe you can

do it.”
Godbless!