- 1. Culture is defined as the collective ______, customs, norms, arts, and social institutions of a society.
A) traditions
B) habits
C) values
D) religions
- 2. Which of the following is NOT usually included in the study of culture?
A) Festivals
B) Language
C) Weather
D) Religion
- 3. Popular culture refers to cultural products that are consumed by the ______ of society.
A) majority
B) government
C) minority
D) elite
- 4. The term “popular culture” was coined during the ______.
A) 20th century
B) 18th century
C) 21st century
D) mid-19th century
- 5. Which academic described six definitions of popular culture?
A) Max Weber
B) John Storey
C) Antonio Gramsci
D) Karl Marx
- 6. According to John Storey, popular culture may be defined as culture that is widely ______.
A) criticized
B) favored
C) rejected
D) ignored
- 7. Mass culture is culture that is ______ and distributed through mass media.
A) localized
B) handmade
C) mass-produced
D) traditional
- 8. Which of the following is an example of mass media?
A) All of the above
B) Radio
C) Television
D) Internet
- 9. Folk culture usually comes from ______ traditions.
A) local community
B) ancient royal
C) industrial
D) foreign
- 10. Which of the following is a characteristic of folk culture?
A) Oral traditions
B) Mass production
C) Digital technology
D) Global influence
- 11. The Philippines has more than ______ ethnolinguistic groups.
A) 100
B) 300
C) 50
D) 175
- 12. The law that protects indigenous peoples’ rights in the Philippines is the ______.
A) Filipino Identity Act
B) Cultural Heritage Act
C) Indigenous Peoples Rights Act
D) Cultural Preservation Act
- 13. Cultural diffusion refers to the ______ of cultural elements from one society to another.
A) spread
B) destruction
C) rejection
D) protection
- 14. Which of the following is an example of cultural diffusion?
A) Indigenous weaving
B) Tribal ceremonies
C) Local dance rituals
D) Adoption of pizza in different countries
- 15. The migration of Filipinos around the world is known as the ______.
A) Filipino migration
B) Overseas community
C) Filipino diaspora
D) Global migration
- 16. Gender theories study how ______ are represented in media.
A) religion
B) social classes
C) languages
D) gender roles
- 17. Feminist theory focuses on understanding the ______ of women.
A) leadership
B) dominance
C) superiority
D) oppression
- 18. Queer theory challenges traditional ideas about ______.
A) politics
B) economics
C) sexuality and gender
D) religion
- 19. The concept of hegemony is associated with the thinker ______.
A) Max Weber
B) Karl Marx
C) Antonio Gramsci
D) Emile Durkheim
- 20. Hegemony explains how dominant groups maintain power through ______.
A) violence only
B) economic force
C) military control
D) culture and ideas
- 21. Cultural liberalism promotes ______.
A) social control
B) freedom of expression
C) censorship
D) dictatorship
- 22. Liberal pluralism emphasizes the coexistence of ______.
A) similar beliefs
B) traditional cultures only
C) diverse values
D) economic classes
- 23. Mass society theory focuses on the influence of ______.
A) traditional villages
B) religion
C) agriculture
D) mass media and industrialization
- 24. Globalization of culture refers to the ______ of culture across national borders.
A) preservation
B) spread
C) restriction
D) destruction
- 25. Which reality show is an adaptation of a Western format in the Philippines?
A) Eat Bulaga
B) Pinoy Big Brother
C) Showtime
D) GMA Gala
- 26. Interactionism focuses on how people ______ cultural meanings.
A) ignore
B) create and interpret
C) eliminate
D) remove
- 27. The Filipino value that refers to community cooperation is ______.
A) Bayanihan
B) Utang na loob
C) Pakikisama
D) Hiya
- 28. Which Filipino value means compassion or concern for others?
A) Malasakit
B) Hiya
C) Pakikipagkapwa
D) Paggalang
- 29. The Filipino belief that sweeping at night brings bad luck is an example of ______.
A) superstition
B) tradition
C) ceremony
D) religion
- 30. Which mythical creature is known for shape-shifting in Filipino folklore?
A) Aswang
B) Diwata
C) Tikbalang
D) Kapre
- 31. The giant creature that lives in trees and smokes a cigar is the ______.
A) Kapre
B) Aswang
C) Diwata
D) Engkanto
- 32. The supreme god in Tagalog mythology is ______.
A) Engkanto
B) Bathala
C) Diwata
D) Anito
- 33. Original Pilipino Music is commonly known as ______.
A) OPM
B) RPM
C) PPM
D) FPM
- 34. Which Filipino P-pop group gained international popularity?
A) Ben&Ben
B) SB19
C) BINI
D) Moira
- 35. Which Filipino singer is known for emotional ballads like “Malaya”?
A) KZ Tandingan
B) Moira Dela Torre
C) Arthur Nery
D) Zack Tabudlo
- 36. Which dance uses bamboo poles that clap together?
A) Cariñosa
B) Singkil
C) Tinikling
D) Pangalay
- 37. The dance Singkil originated from ______.
A) Visayas
B) Palawan
C) Mindanao
D) Luzon
- 38. Which streaming platform has the largest market share in the Philippines?
A) iFlix
B) Netflix
C) HBO
D) Disney+
- 39. About ______ of Filipino internet users watch video content weekly.
A) 97.2%
B) 50%
C) 60%
D) 75%
- 40. Philippine literature began with ______ traditions.
A) oral storytelling
B) magazines
C) written novels
D) newspapers
- 41. Which dish is a famous Filipino sour soup?
A) Adobo
B) Lechon
C) Lumpia
D) Sinigang
- 42. Which Filipino dessert is made with shaved ice and sweet ingredients?
A) Halo-halo
B) Puto
C) Turon
D) Bibingka
- 43. Which fast-food chain is a famous Filipino brand?
A) McDonald’s
B) Burger King
C) Jollibee
D) KFC
- 44. The Sinulog Festival is celebrated in ______.
A) Davao
B) Manila
C) Aklan
D) Cebu
- 45. The Ati-Atihan Festival is celebrated in ______.
A) Cebu
B) Davao
C) Kalibo
D) Iloilo
- 46. The Pahiyas Festival celebrates ______.
A) fishing
B) independence
C) farmers and harvest
D) war heroes
- 47. Spanish colonization introduced ______ to the Philippines.
A) Catholicism
B) Buddhism
C) Hinduism
D) Islam
- 48. Which Filipino hero advocated reforms during Spanish rule?
A) Jose Rizal
B) Emilio Aguinaldo
C) Manuel Quezon
D) Apolinario Mabini
- 49. American colonization introduced the ______ language in Philippine education.
A) Spanish
B) English
C) Chinese
D) Japanese
- 50. The global popularity of Korean culture is called ______.
A) Seoul culture
B) Hallyu
C) K-wave
D) Korean pop
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