This document contains a diagnostic test with multiple choice questions about understanding culture, society, and politics. It covers topics like cultural change factors, types of political change, definitions of key concepts in anthropology and sociology like cultural diffusion and society. It also addresses goals and perspectives within disciplines like political science, sociology and anthropology. Questions test understanding of concepts like culture, norms, ethnocentrism, cultural relativism, human rights and legitimacy.

1. UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND POLITICS
Diagnostic Test
Multiple Choice. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. The following are the main factors of cultural change, EXCEPT:
A. Political innovation C. Geographical factor
B. Contact D. Heredity
2. The internal political change is initiated by citizens of the country, EXCEPT:
A. through military threats through embargoes and/or withholding foreign aid
B. through coup d’état
C. through elections
D. through rebellion
3. This refers to the spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group of
people to another.
A. Political Diversion C. Enculturation
B. Cultural Diffusion D. Acculturation
4. This term denotes a persistent social interaction sharing the same geographical or
social territory with the same political, authority and cultural expectations.
A. Society C. Culture
B. Politics D. Community
5. The following are the three disciplines of social sciences that interlinked, and you
therefore, you cannot separate one from another, EXCEPT:
A. Astronomy C. Political Science
B. Sociology D. Anthropology
6. Is the branch of knowledge which deals with the scientific study of man, his works, his
body, his behavior and values, in time and space.
A. Anthropology C. Political Science
B. Archaeology D. Social Science

2. 7. Which of the following denotes political science?
A. Researchers analyze how human behavior affects social interactions,
processes, and organization.
B. Researchers analyze the results of policy implementation within their positive
social domain.
C. Researchers analyze the origins of humanity, past and present human
behavior.
D. Researchers analyze the human development and social experiences.
8. Sociology concentrates on society while anthropology focuses on _______.
A. Culture C. Politics
B. Genetic make-up D. Social Structures
9. The following statement best describes the goals of political science, EXCEPT:
A. Understand that there are various types of political systems around the world.
B. Understanding of the nation’s political institutions, culture, and ideologies.
C. Produce new knowledge about humankind and human behavior.
D. Deepen knowledge about politics and government.
10. The following statement best describes the goals of sociology, EXCEPT:
A. Describe the interaction between the individual and society.
B. Views the world from a sociological perspective.
C. Explain the diversity of people and societies.
D. Explain the political aspect as a whole.
11. The following are goals of sociology, EXCEPT:
A. Understand the political contexts in which people live
B. Build a better understanding of humanity
C. Understand ourselves better
C. Help with decision-making
12. Which of the following sociological perspectives teach us about whom to marry?
A. The operation of society guides many of our personal choices.
B. There is no explaining personal feelings like love.
C. Peoples actions reflect the human free will.
D. In the case of love opposites attract.
13. How does anthropology differ from social sciences such as sociology?
A. The other social sciences are much more holistic and integrative in their
approach
B. Anthropology tends to specialize in the workings of specific systems.
C. Anthropology is more important than the other social sciences.
D. Anthropology is holistic and integrative in its approach.

3. 14. What is the relation between sociology and anthropology?
A. Studies relationships of people in the community and political sovereignty.
B. The two focuses on studying the behavior of humans within the societies.
C. Analyzes its cultural and genetic make-up.
D. All of the above
15. Which of the following is considered taboo?
A. In many Jewish and Muslim communities, people are prohibited from eating
pork.
B. Standing in line observing social distancing
C. Helping an elderly to cross the road
D. Hand shaking someone you know
16. The following are the three elements that constitute the Filipino value system,
EXCEPT:
A. Halaga C. Gawa
B. Asal D. Diwa
17. The following are norms being played by the students inside the classroom,
EXCEPT:
A. Cheat or use such material forbidden in the examinations.
B. Interacting in the class discussions with the teachers.
C. Participates in group activities with other student.
D. Attend classes regularly.
18. Which of the following statement is FALSE about culture?
A. Culture is shared and passed down through generations.
B. Cultures around the world are different but equal.
C. Culture is also based on symbols.
D. Culture is inherited genetically.
19. Which of the following statement is TRUE about culture?
A. Culture is learned from our families, peers and society where we live
B. Culture blending with other culture is impossible.
C. Culture does not evolve and adapt changes.
D. Culture does not evolve nor change.
20. Culture is usually assumed to be _______.
A. Always changing
B. Subjective entity
C. Fixed and static
D. All of the above

4. 21. Which of the following statements denotes cultural relativism?
A. Viewing people’s behavior from the perspective of their own culture.
B. Judging another culture by the standards of one’s culture.
C. Judging another culture by its standards.
D. Taking pride in one’s ethnicity.
22. Which of these is an example of ethnocentrism?
A. Westernized woman looking down on a tribal woman for not wearing clothing
B. Understanding why people have strong belief of faith healers.
C. Respecting other cultures of not eating meat.
D. Performing a cultural dance from other country.
23. This refers to the differences in social behaviors that different cultures exhibit
around the world.
A. Cultural differences C. Cultural variation
B. Cultural diversity D. Cultural diffusion
24. They are defined by the duration of socialization, those involved, the methods used,
and the type of experience.
A. Content and process C. Results
B. Enculturation D. Context
25. This occurs when cultural knowledge is passed on to the next bearer who will
perpetuate and ensure the continuation of culture.
A. Socialization C. Enculturation
B. Context D. Content and Process
26. These are repetitive or typical habits and patterns of expected behavior followed
within a group or community.
A. Folkways C. Mores
B. Role D. Status
27. Which of the following depicts conformity?
A. Norman is form a traditional family in the countryside who needs to finish
senior high school. He lives in the city relatives and his daily life involves
gadgets and city fashion. He goes with it but he never forgets his positive
family values.
B. Jake does not take usual 3-day meal to save money. He only eats twice a
day.
C. Susan realizes the need to detach himself from his community to reach his
goals. Otherwise, she will stay stagnant, as to her personal belief.
D. None of the above

5. 28. His father believes that Norman needs to stop schooling and farm immediately
because he will, in the end, anyway. He disagrees with and pushes through with his
plans. This scenario illustrates:
A. Retreatism C. Rebellion
B. Ritualism D. Innovation
29. John grew up being told that to be successful, he needs to master the skill of
farming. Although he wishes to push through it later, he believes that obtaining
academic knowledge would greatly help in his farming later on. He values success
the way his community defines it but deviates and have it his way. John’s decision is
an example of:
A. Ritualism C. Conformity
B. Innovation D. Rebellion
30. This is referred to as an individual or group’s sense of self-respect and self-worth,
physical and psychological integrity and empowerment.
A. Humanity C. Human dignity
B. Social Rights D. Cultural rights
31. These are inalienable rights that protect people’s dignity as human beings.
A. Civil Rights C. Human dignity
B. Human rights D. Human rights education
32. The citizens felt that they are part of the overall society and they felt that the
government values their viewpoints. This is an example of:
A. Exclusive citizenship C. Inclusive citizenship
B. Human dignity D. Human rights education
33. Reciprocity exists when there is an exchange of goods or labor between individuals
in a community. Which of the following shows reciprocity?
A. As a 4P’s beneficiary, you received financial support from the government.
B. You received “ayuda” or financial assistance from the government.
C. You exchange food for the labor extended from your neighbors.
D. You received benefits from social security system.
34. The following are examples of transfer payments, EXCEPT:
A. construction of bridges C. subsidies
B. free education D. Universal Health Care
35. The following banks are owned by private institutions, EXCEPT:
A. Banco de Oro C. Land Bank of the Philippines
B. Bank of the Philippine Islands D. Metrobank

6. 36. An educational institution one will enroll to if he/she is interested to learn in a short
period about shielded metal arc and welding, baking, food processing, etc.
A. Pre-school C. Tertiary School
B. Primary School D. Vocational School
37. Refers to a lifelong process of learning by which every person acquires and
accumulates knowledge, skills, attitude from daily experiences at home, at work, at
play, and from life itself.
A. Primary Education C. Non-formal Education
B. Formal Education D. Informal Education
38. The following are examples of non-formal education, EXCEPT:
A. Alternative Learning System C. Elementary education
B. Adult night class D. Distance education
39. For authority to be binding and stable, it must be legitimate. Hence, legitimacy
means:
A. something or someone is recognized and accepted as right and proper
B. something or someone is supported by public opinion.
C. someone has no command to make a person do things
D. someone has no political will
40. Legitimized from well-established customs, habits, and social structures:
A. Traditional C. Charismatic
B. Dynamic D. Historical
41. It has a more defined political organization and has more or less permanent, fulltime
leader with real authority to make major decisions.
A. nation C. tribe
B. chiefdom D. state
42. Joseph is a member of an organization whose main objective is to protect the
welfare of its members. Joseph’s organization is referred as:
A. cooperative C. NGO
B. labor union D. bank
43. Jessa is a member of an autonomous association whose membership is voluntary
toward the attainment of common economic, social and cultural needs or
aspirations. Jessa’s organization is called:
A. bank C. cooperative
B. corporations D. labor union

7. 44. It refers to a broad category of nonstate organizations representing a company or
group of people that engage in a lawful activity in relation to a public function, such
as the provision of a good or service to the larger society.
A. corporation C. cooperative
B. bank D. financial organization
45. If you were asked to suggest solutions to income inequality, which of the following is
not feasible?
A. improved Education C. Reciprocity
B. Job Creation D. Workforce Development
46. The following are sources of inequalities, EXCEPT:
A. Relative strength of a state as compared with another in terms of strategic
importance
B. Financial systems of the world
C. Bilateral treaties and pacts
D. Military strength
47. Mark currently resides in Manila but due to some circumstances he decided to
permanently settle in Zamboanga City. His transfer of residence is an example of:
A. International migration C. Internal migration
B. Circular Migration D. Social Movement
48. Jerson is a Filipino who lives and works in Singapore. Hence, Jerson is called:
A. Internal migrant C. Inclusive citizen
B. Overseas Filipino Worker D. Naturalized citizen
49.The following are positive effects of transnational migrations, EXCEPT:
A. Enhance lifestyle opportunities C. Improved language abilities
B. Personal enrichment D. loss of sense of identity
50. The right to participate in a society’s decision-making processes has been accepted
as a basic human right. Hence, citizen engagement is the desired output in this type
of governance:
A. Participatory governance C. Good governance
B. Corporate governance D. Environmental governance

8. UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND POLITICS
Diagnostic Test
Key to Answers
1. D 26. B
2. A 27. A
3. B 28. C
4. A 29. A
5. A 30. C
6. A 31. B
7. B 32. C
8. A 33. C
9. C 34. A
10. D 35. C
11. A 36. D
12. A 37. D
13. D 38. A
14. B 39. A
15. A 40. A
16. C 41. B
17. A 42. B
18. D 43. C
19. A 44. A
20. A 45. C
21. A 46. C
22. A 47. C
23. C 48. B
24. A 49. D
25. C 50. A

9. Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region X - Northern Mindanao
DIVISION OF LANAO DEL NORTE
TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS
Learning Competencies Code
No.
of
Days
Weigh
t
No.
of
Test
Items
Cognitive Domains
Knowledg
e
(15%)
Process
(25%)
Understandin
g
(30%)
Perfor
manc
e
(30%)
1
Analyze social,
political and cultural
change
UCSP11/12SP
Ulb-3 5 6.0% 4
Items # 1
& 3
Item # 4
Item
# 2
2
Recognize the
common concerns or
intersections of
anthropology,
sociology, and
political science with
respect to the
phenomenon of
change
UCSP11/12SP
Ulb-4 5 6.0% 4 Item # 6 Item # 5 Item # 8
Item
# 7
3
Identify the goals of
Anthropology,
Political Science, and
Sociology
UCSP11/12SP
Ulb-5 5 6.0% 3
Item #
11
Item # 10
Item
# 9
4
Explain
anthropological and
sociological
perspectives on
culture and society
UCSP11/12D
CSlc-6 5 6.0% 3
Item #
12
Items # 13 &
14
5
Describe society and
culture as a complex
whole
UCSP11/12D
CSlc-7 5 6.0% 3 Item # 16
Item #
17
Item
# 15

10. 6 Identify the aspects
of culture and society
UCSP11/12S
DCSlc-6 5 6.0% 3 Item # 20
Items # 18 &
19
7
Become aware of
why and how
relativism mitigates
ethnocentrism
UCSP11/12D
CSld-10 5 6.0% 3 Item # 23
Item #
21
Item
# 22
8
identify the context,
content, processes,
and consequences of
socialization and
enculturation
UCSP11/12H
SOlle-16
5 6.0% 3
Items #
24 & 26
Item # 25
9
Identify the social
goals and the
socially acceptable
means of achieving
these goals
UCSP11/12H
SOlle-17 5 6.0% 3
Items
# 27-
29
1
0
Advocate inclusive
citizenship
UCSP11/12H
SOlle-18 5 6.0% 3
Item #
31
Items # 30 &
32
1
2
Explain the forms
and functions of state
and non-state
institutions
UCSP11/12H
SOlla-24;
UCSP11/12H
SOllb-25
5 6.0% 3
Items #
34-35
Item
# 33
1
3
Examine the
functions and
importance of
education in the
society
UCSP11/12H
SOllf-26;
UCSP11/12H
SOllf-27
5 6.0% 3
Item #
36
Items # 37-
38
1
4
Analyze social and
political structures
UCSP11/12H
SOllj-23 5 6.0% 3
Item #
41
Item # 40
Item
# 39
1
5
Differentiate
functions of non-
state institutions in
society
UCSP11/12H
SOllb-25 5 6.0% 3 Item # 44
Item
# 42-
43

11. 1
6
Suggest ways to
address global
inequalities
UCSP11/12H
SOlle-32 5 6.0% 2 Item # 46
Item
# 45
1
7
Describe how human
societies adapt to
new challenges in
the physical, social,
and cultural
environment
UCSP11/12C
SClli-34
3 5.0% 2
Item #
49
Item
# 47
1
8
Develop a plan of
action for a
community-based
response to change
UCSP11/12C
SCllj-35 3 5.0% 2
Item #
50
Item
# 48
TOTAL 81 100 50 8 12 15 15