GENERAL EDUCATION

THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD

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1. What is globalization? 10. Who is the American President that became the most
A. The process of someone trying to take over the prominent advocate for the creation of the League of
world. Nations?
B. When we all do the same thing. A. Jeremy Bentham C. Immanuel Kant
C. The process by which people with their ideas and B. Giuseppe Mazzini D. Woodrow Wilson
their activities in different parts of the world
become interconnected. 11. Who was the first UN Secretary–General?
D. The increase of the investment of the oligarch. A. Trygve Lie C. U Thant
B. Dag Hammarskjold D. Kofi A Annan
2. What is the name of the international agreement
aimed at limiting global warming to 2 degrees Celsius 12. The International Organization which founded to
or less? facilitate world trade.
A. Paris Agreement C. Kyoto Protocol A. OPEC C. G8
B. Copenhagen Accord D. Rio Declaration B. WTO D. ASEAN

3. Which sector of the Philippine economy has benefited 13. What is the type of migration wherein people move
the most from globalization? from one area to another within one country?
A. Agriculture C. Services A. Integral Migration C. Immigrants
B. Manufacturing D. Mining B. International Migration D. Both A and C

4. A body of rules and principles in accordance with 14. Who is the writer of the book entitled “The Clash of
which the power of sovereignty is regularly exercised. Civilization”?
A. State C. Territory A. Max Weber C. Peter Bayer
B. Constitution D. People B. Samuel Huntington D. Lori Beaman

5. According to _______, globalization refers to the 15. What is the phenomenon of driving out the poor in
expansion and intensification of social relations and favor of newer, wealthier residents?
consciousness across world time and world space. A. Banlieue C. Gentrification
A. Scott C. Karl Marx B. Economic Globalization D. Migration
B. Freud D. Steger
16. The organ of the United Nations designed to help a
6. Which of the following conditions manifest trend newly independent country.
globalization? A. Trusteeship Council C. Secretariat
A. Establishment of stronger boundaries between B. Security Council D. General Assembly
and among nations.
B. Increased awareness of the importance of 17. Which of the following remains proof of Japan’s
national cultures and traditions. continued influence over Global Culture?
C. Less and less impact of human activity on the A. Doraemon C. Micky Mouse
planet Earth. B. Hello Kitty D. Donald Duck
D. The incorporation of local and national
economies into a worldwide global economy. 18. What creates higher-income jobs that are
concentrated in Global Cities?
7. The total number of Sustainable Development Goals A. Globalization C. Pathologist
A. 14 C. 15 B. Ecologist D. Global Affair
B. 16 D. 17
19. What refers to the circulation of mechanical goods and
8. Which of the following countries is a member of software?
ASEAN? A. Ethnoscape C. Ideoscape
A. Indonesia C. Japan B. Technoscape D. Financescape
B. India D. United States
20. What is the desire for greater cooperation and unity
9. What is the primary goal of Hamas, a prominent among states and people?
Palestinian political and military organization? A. Liberal internationalism C. Internationalism
A. Negotiating a two-state solution B. Socialist D. Determination
B. Establishing a Palestinian state within pre-1967
borders 21. The treaty which ended the First World War.
C. Advocating for a one-state solution A. Potsdam C. Versailles
D. Eliminating the state of Israel B. Nanking D. Pamunjon

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22. What type of virus causes COVID-19? 32. A regime where the currency price of a nation is set by
A. Influenza virus the forex market based on supply and demand relative
B. HIV to other currencies.
C. SARS-CoV-2 A. Triffin Dilemma
D. Herpes simplex virus B. Budget deficit
C. Floating currency
23. What is a complex issue that one can actually teach D. Monetary movement
an entire course in itself?
A. Global governance 33. The newest member of the Association of Southeast
B. Economic and Social Council Asian Nation.
C. World government A. Thailand C. Singapore
D. Liberal Internationalism B. Indonesia D. East Timor

24. Which international organization plays a significant 34. The policy of Mikhael Gorbachev which resulted in the
role in mediating the Israel-Palestine conflict? disintegration of the USSR.
A. United Nations C. European Union A. Iron Curtain C. Perestroika
B. African Union D. NATO B. Open Door Policy D. Sphere of Influence

25. Which organ is primarily affected by severe cases of 35. The basis of the division of Korea.
COVID-19? A. 17th parallel C. 24th parallel
A. Kidneys C. Lungs B. 38th parallel D. 40th parallel
B. Liver D. Heart
36. All of the following are members of the Allied Powers
26. What is the primary concern for Russia regarding the during the Second World War except from _____.
Ukraine conflict? A. Italy C. USA
A. Access to the Black Sea B. Great Britain D. France
B. Expansion of NATO
C. Economic stability of Ukraine 37. The following are the functions of the International
D. Humanitarian crisis in Eastern Ukraine Monetary Fund except _____.
A. Avoid the coming of the World War Three
27. All of the following are the characteristics of the B. Foster global monetary cooperation
countries under the Global North except _____. C. Secure financial stability
A. High Human Development Index D. Facilitate international trade
B. High Gross National Product
C. High population 38. The Father of Communism.
D. Low Corruption Index A. Karl Marx C. Josef Stalin
B. Adam Smith D. Mao Zedong
28. The Philippines has a territorial dispute with China,
what organ of the UN will offer recommendations to 39. The organ of the United Nations which settle the
end the Conflict? territorial dispute between different countries.
A. International Court of Justice A. General Assembly
B. Trusteeship Council B. Trusteeship Council
C. Secretariat C. International Court of Justice
D. General Assembly D. Security Council
29. Which of the following countries is not part of the 40. The current UN General Secretary.
QUAD? A. Christine Lagarde C. Ban Ki Moon
A. India C. China
B. Aung San Suu Ky D. Antonio Guterres
B. Japan D. Australia
41. The United Nations aims to attain the Sustainable
30. The following are the characteristics of the countries
Development Goal in the year.
under the Global South except ______.
A. 2025 C. 2026
A. High GNP
B. 2026 D. 2030
B. High Corruption Index
C. High Population
42. The country that withdrew its membership from the
D. Low Human Development Index
European Union.
A. Italy C. British
31. Which among these statements would BEST refer to
B. France D. Sweden
the economic aspect of globalization?
A. It refers to the international wars and conflicts.
B. It refers to the migration of people from one place 43. The international law used by the Philippines to claim
to another. the rights of the country in the exclusive economic
C. It refers to the resolution of political disputes. zone.
D. It refers to the process of trade and capital A. 9- line C. Geneva Accord
mobilization. B. UNCLOS D. Treaty of Paris

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44. In a hypothetical country, there is a heated debate 49. In the aftermath of World War I, nations faced
among policymakers about whether to further open up economic challenges and sought to establish
their markets to foreign companies and investments. international economic cooperation. How did this post-
Some argue it will boost the economy, while others war period contribute to the evolving concept of
fear it may lead to job losses for local industries. How globalization?
does this situation relate to the concept of A. It demonstrated a return to isolationist economic
globalization, specifically trade liberalization? policies among nations.
A. It demonstrates resistance to globalization's B. It led to a decline in economic cooperation due to
economic integration. lingering hostilities.
B. It showcases globalization's potential to stimulate C. It prompted efforts to establish mechanisms for
local industries. international economic stability and cooperation.
C. It highlights the complexities and trade-offs D. It had no impact on the development of
associated with globalization. globalization.
D. It illustrates the isolationist approach towards
global economic trends. 50. During the Cold War, which country challenged the
supremacy of the US?
45. A small island nation is experiencing a rapid influx of A. China C. USSR
foreign companies establishing their operations in the B. Japan D. United Kingdom
country. This has led to a surge in employment
opportunities but also concerns about potential 51. The perspective that believes that globalization had a
cultural shifts and loss of local identity. How does this positive impact on the world economy.
scenario reflect the multifaceted nature of A. Skeptics C. Hyper – Globalist
globalization? B. Transformationalist D. Mercantilist
A. It showcases the preservation of local cultural
identity through economic diversity. 52. The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary
B. It demonstrates how globalization solely impacts measure of average achievement in key dimensions
economic growth without cultural influence. of human development. Which is one of them?
C. It exemplifies how globalization involves A. Political System
economic integration and potential cultural shifts. B. Quality of Education
D. It proves that globalization is primarily an C. Mobility Companies
economic phenomenon, devoid of cultural D. Multinational
implications.
53. The headquarters of the World Trade Organization.
46. In the ancient Roman era, the empire's extensive A. New York C. Geneva
trade networks allowed for the exchange of goods, B. Washington D. Sydney
culture, and ideas across different regions. How does
this historical period reflect early form of globalization? 54. The term of office of the Non – permanent member of
A. It showcases the isolationist policies of the the United Nations.
Roman Empire. A. 1 year C. 3 years
B. It exemplifies how regional economies remained B. 2 years D. 4 years
independent.
C. It illustrates the interconnectedness of various
55. The United Nations Conference on Sustainable
regions through trade.
Development in Rio de Janeiro was entitled as _____.
D. It proves that Roman trade had minimal impact
A. Win as One
on the wider world.
B. The Future We Want
C. One Vision, One Identity
47. During the Napoleonic Wars, European nations were
D. New Society
engaged in geopolitical struggles that had widespread
repercussions on global trade routes and economic
56. The Ukrainian port which became part of the Russian
systems. How did this turbulent period influence the
Territory in 2014.
dynamics of international trade?
A. Crimea C. Panama
A. It led to a significant decline in global trade due to
B. Odessa D. Suez
heightened tensions.
B. It demonstrated that global trade was not
influenced by geopolitical conflicts. 57. He developed a way of showing how the world was
C. It affected global trade routes and economic geographically split into relatively richer and poorer
systems due to the disruptions caused by the nations.
wars. A. Willy Brandt
D. It showed that economic systems were largely B. Marvin Perry
unaffected by political conflicts. C. John Maynard Keynes
D. Adam Smith
48. Which of the following multilateral organizations is
different among the group? 58. What is the source of conflict in the modern world
A. OPEC C. ASEAN according to Samuel S. Huntington?
B. G7 D. APEC A. Trade C. Politics
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59. The basic dichotomy in the world during the Cold War 71. It is an imaginary line used by the People’s Republic
A. Economic status of China in their claim to the South China Sea.
B. Religion A. Demilitarized Zone
C. Political Ideology B. Great Wall of China
D. Geographical setting C. Nine – Dash Line
D. International Boundary
60. Which of the following is true about the tariff?
A. It protects domestic products. 72. The Millennium Development Goals were the eight
B. It raises revenue for the government. international development goals created by the United
C. It is viewed as a barrier to free trade. Nations for the year 2015 to address the different
D. All of the above problems in the world. Which of the following ranked
first in the eight development goals
61. The conference which convened to offer solution to A. Reduce child mortality.
economic problems after the Second World War B. Achieve universal primary education.
A. Breton Wood Conference C. Eradicate extreme hunger and poverty.
B. Washington Conference D. Improve maternal health.
C. Geneva Conference
D. Paris Conference 73. Coined the term global village which describes the
phenomenon of the world’s culture shrinking and
62. Which organization imposed sanctions on Russia in expanding at the same time.
response to its actions in Ukraine? A. Marshall McLuhan C. Jeffrey Garten
A. United Nations C. European Union B. Roland Robertson D. Arjun Appadurai
B. NATO D. ASEAN
74. It is a continuing process of forming regions as
63. The country that has the highest share in the World geopolitical units, as organized political cooperation
Bank and International Monetary Fund. within a particular group of states, such as pluralistic
A. USA C. Canada security communities.
B. Great Britain D. China A. Globalization C. Regionalization
B. Internalization D. Localization
64. The author of the book entitled The End of History.
A. Francis Fukuyama 75. What role does social media play in shaping public
B. Alvin Toffler opinion and influencing political discourse?
C. Samuel S. Huntington A. It has no impact on public opinion or political
D. Jean Baudrillard discourse.
B. It plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion
65. The multilateral military agreement of the countries in and political discourse.
North America and Europe C. It only influences niche communities.
A. ASEAN C. NATO D. It leads to political apathy.
B. OPEC D. APEC
76. What is the status of Jerusalem in the Israel-Palestine
66. The power of the state to impose rules and create a conflict?
diplomatic relationship with other countries. A. Divided between Israel and Palestine
A. Eminent Domain C. Sovereignty B. Under full Israeli control
B. Nationalism D. Independence C. Under full Palestinian control
D. Neutral international territory
67. Which country is not part of the United Nations
Security Council? 77. Which neighboring countries of Israel have signed
A. Russia C. China peace treaties, officially normalizing relations?
B. USA D. Australia A. Jordan and Egypt C. Lebanon and Syria
B. Saudi Arabia and Iran D. Turkey and Cyprus
68. The following countries claim part of the South China
Sea EXCEPT _____. 78. They believe that globalization had only a negative
A. Vietnam C. Indonesia impact on the different countries.
B. Mexico D. Philippines A. Hyperglobalist C. Transformationalist
B. Skeptics D. Positivist
69. The most dominant economic framework and system
in many parts of the world. It is premised on the “profit 79. The date of the signing of the United Nations
motive.” Declaration.
A. Market C. Purchase A. October 15, 1945 C. October 16, 1945
B. Economy D. Capitalism B. October 17, 1945 D. October 24, 1945

70. It is the process by which Western societies are 80. Which of the following leaders of Russia ordered the
dominated by the principles of fast-food restaurants. launch of Special Military Operation against Ukraine?
A. Starbucks Nation C. Jollibeezation A. Josef Stalin C. Vladimir Putin
B. McDonaldization D. KFC Nation B. Vladimir Lenin D.Volodymyr Zelensky

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