Weather and Climate
Theories on the Formation of the Philippine Archipelago
Origin of the Filipinos
Governance and Livelihood of Ancient Barangays
Technological Knowledge
100

It is the degree of hotness or coldness measured using thermometers
A. Temperature
B. Humidity

C. Precipitation

D. None of the above

A. Temperature

100

Which theory involves the Philippines being part of a large island that broke apart?

A. Plate Tectonic Theory

B. Volcanic Theory

C. Continental Drift Theory

D. Erosion Theory

C. Continental Drift Theory

100

Where was Callao Man discovered?

A. In a cave

B. In a river

C. In a forest

D. In a city

A. In a cave

100

Who was in charge of a barangay?
A. A datu
B. A president
C. A king
D. A governor

A. A datu

100

How did ancient Filipinos cook their food?
A) Using ovens
B) Using clay pots over open fires
C) Using microwaves
D) Using electric stoves

B) Using clay pots over open fires

200

It is the climate in Antarctica and other places where the ground is covered in ice all year round.

A. Tropical

B. Winter

C. Permafrost

D. Fall

C. Permafrost

200

What role did volcanic activity play in forming the Philippine Archipelago?
A. It created large land bridges
B. It caused islands to rise from the sea
C. It connected the islands
D. It melted the ice around the Philippines

B. It caused islands to rise from the sea

200

Which technology significantly aided Austronesian sea voyages?

A. Compass

B. Outrigger canoes

C. Steamships

D. Submarines

B. Outrigger canoes

200

How could a person move up in social class?
A. By wealth
B. By marriage
C. By service or achievements
D. By education

B. By marriage

200

What natural resource was crucial for making tools and weapons in ancient times?
A. Stone
B. Gold
C. Oil
D. Coal

A. Stone

300

What is the other term for Southwest Monsoon?
A. Amihan
B. Rainstorm
C. Habagat
D. Strongwinds

C. Habagat

300

According to the Asiatic Theory, how did the early people arrive in the Philippines?

a) By crossing the land bridges that once 

connected the Philippines to Asia

b) By traveling on ships from distant continents

c) By migrating through the Pacific Islands

d) By floating on rafts from South America

a) By crossing the land bridges that once connected the Philippines to Asia

300

How was the datu chosen?
A. By election
B. By appointment from a foreign ruler
C. By inheritance or selection by the community
D. By a random draw

C. By inheritance or selection by the community

300

What is a “balangay”
A. A tool for farming

B. A traditional dance

C. A type of clothing

D. A boat used by ancient filipinos

D. A boat used by ancient filipinos

300

How did ancient Filipinos navigate the seas?
A. GPS
B. Stars and landmarks
C. Maps
D. Compasses

B. Stars and landmarks

400

Which factor has the greatest influence on the climate of the Philippines?

a) Its location near the equator

b) Its proximity to deserts

c) Its large number of mountains

d) Its distance from the ocean

a) Its location near the equator

400

What does the Land Bridge Theory propose about the formation of the Philippine Archipelago?

a) The Philippines was formed by volcanic eruptions

b) The Philippines was once connected to mainland Asia by land bridges that submerged over time

c) The Philippines was created by tectonic plate movements

d) The Philippines formed from underwater volcanic activity along the ocean floor

b) The Philippines was once connected to mainland Asia by land bridges that submerged over time

400

Approximately how many people could a typical balangay, the ancient Filipino boat, carry?
A. 1-25 people
B. 30-100 people
C. 120 - 200 people
D. Over 500 people

B. 30-100 people

400

In ancient barangays, which system was used to help resolve disputes and make important decisions?

a) Voting by secret ballot

b) Council of elders

c) Random lottery

d) Direct democracy

b) Council of elders

400

What significant discovery is believed to have been made during the Old Stone Age?
A. Fire

B. Wheel

C. Pottery

D. Metalwork

A. Fire

500

What is the term for the seasonal wind patterns that bring heavy rains to the Philippines?

a) Monsoon

b) Cyclone

c) Trade winds

d) Westerlies

a) Monsoon

500

According to Asia tic Theory, the structure of the Philippines was formed at the end of the _______ period.
A. Neozoic
B. Paleozoic
C. Mesozoic
D. None of the above

B. Paleozoic

500

According to this theory, the Malays were the last group of people to arrive in the Philippines.
A. Wave Migration Theory
B. Core Population Theory

C. Out-of-Taiwan Theory

D. Nusantao Maritime Trading and Communication Network

A. Wave Migration Theory

500

What was a key factor that influenced the choice of leaders in ancient barangays?

a) Wealth and land ownership

b) Education level

c) Age of the leader

d) Physical strength alone

a) Wealth and land ownership

500

Which of the following is an example of a technology that ancient Filipinos used in their farming practices?

a) Tractors

b) Irrigation systems

c) Computers

d) Robots

b) Irrigation systems

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