NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

College of Teacher Education

Laoag City

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION IN CONTEMPORARY WORLD

Second Semester 2018-2019

Test I. Multiple Choice: Write the letter of the correct choice then justify or explain your answer. 3 points
each. Use your test booklet for your answers. Using of cellphones or any gadget for cheating will disqualify a
student from taking the examination.

I. Which of the following is the largest continent of the world?

A. Europe B. Asia C. Africa D. North America E. South America
2. The Philippines is located in A. South Asia B. Central Asia C. Southeast Asia D. None of the above.
3. The Philippines is an archipelagic country because:
A. It is bounded by mountains, seas and rivers.
B. It is composed of group of islands and islets.
C. It is composed of the three big islands Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
4. Europe is a rich continent because:
A. It is located in the cold region of the world.
B. It is the center of shipbuilding and appliance manufacturing of the world.
C. It is the place of inventors and scientists.
D. It is the initiator of exploration and colonization of countries of the world.
5. English is an international language because:
A. It is the language of business, science and technology.
B. It is the language of the rich countries.
C. It is the language of the inventors and philosophers.
D. It is the language of the soul.
6. Which of the following is the present government of the Philippines? A. Monarchy B. Democracy C.
Aristocracy D. Federalism
7. Which of the following is the economic system of the Philippines? A. Capitalism B. Communism C.
Socialism D. Feudalism
8. Internationalism means that :
A. A country must establish foreign relations with other countries.
B. A country must use the international language.
C. A country must avoid international terrorism.
D. A country must use US dollars as its medium of exchange.
9.Which is the country in Asia with the biggest population? A. China B. Philippines C. India D. Japan
10. There are how many oceans of the world? A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6

Test II. Essay: Discuss thoroughly: 4 points each.

1. Explain the eight directions used in Map reading.
2. Discuss the seven (7) continents of the world as to economy , population and politics.
3. Which of the continents is the richest , why?
4. Do you consider participation of different countries in sports and beauty pageants beneficial to the
participating countries? Why?
5. As a Filipino citizen, how do you promote the Philippines? Discuss.
Good Luck.
Prepared by:

DR. GERARDO S. GARCIA

Professor