Social Studies Practice Test

Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) are considered modern-day heroes because their remittances significantly contribute to the Philippine economy, helping to stabilize it.

Carlos P. Garcia, the 8th President of the Philippines, hailed from Bohol and was known for his poetry and love of chess.

This question explores the concept of historical beginnings and the sources of historical knowledge. It challenges the traditional view that history begins only with written records. The correct answer acknowledges that history encompasses various starting points, including the rise of civilizations, oral traditions (human memory), and the advent of written records, providing a more comprehensive understanding of historical study.

This question assesses knowledge of Philippine national monuments and their history. The Rizal Monument in Luneta Park, Manila, was designed by Richard Kissling, a Swiss sculptor who won second place in the international design competition for the monument. This fact is often overlooked, as many assume the first-place winner's design was used.