Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region V - Bicol
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF ALBAY
ESTANCIA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
SUMMATIVE TEST IN UCSP
Name: ________________________ Grade and Section: ______________ Date: _______
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE.
A. Read each item, carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following species is considered the earliest known ancestor of modern humans?
A) Homo habilis
B) Homo erectus
C) Australopithecus afarensis
D) Homo neanderthalensis
2. The emergence of which human species is associated with the development of stone tool technology?
A) Homo habilis
B) Homo erectus
C) Homo sapiens
D) Homo neanderthalensis
3. Which hominin species is known for its robust cranial features, including a prominent brow ridge?
A) Homo habilis
B) Homo erectus
C) Homo neanderthalensis
D) Homo sapiens
4. Which human species is known for its elaborate cave art and the development of complex tools?
A) Homo habilis
B) Homo erectus
C) Homo sapiens
D) Homo neanderthalensis
5. The development of agriculture is associated with the transition from the Paleolithic to the:
A) Mesolithic Age
B) Neolithic Age
C) Bronze Age
D) Iron Age
6. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of anatomically modern humans (Homo sapiens)?
A) Large brain size
B) Use of fire
C) Bipedal locomotion
D) High forehead
7. The genetic evidence suggests that all modern humans have a common ancestor who lived in:
A) Asia
B) Africa
C) Europe
D) Australia
8. Which type of museum focuses on preserving and showcasing the history, culture, and heritage of a specific
country?
A) National museum
B) Local museum
C) Specialized museum
9. Which type of museum is dedicated to a specific subject or theme, such as science, art, or technology?
A) National museum
B) Local museum
C) Specialized museum
10. Which type of museum primarily exhibits artifacts and objects that are specific to a particular region or
community?
A) National museum
B) Local museum
C) Specialized museum
11. Which of the following terms refers to the physical remains of past human activities?
A) Cultural artifacts
B) Material evidence
C) Human relics
D) Archaeological records
12. The study of human material remains and artifacts is called:
A) Archaeology
B) Anthropology
C) History
D) Sociology
13. Which of the following is an example of a cultural artifact?
A) Pottery
B) Stone tools
C) Ancient coins
D) All of the above
14. The “Out of Africa” theory suggests that modern humans originated in which continent?
A) Europe
B) Asia
C) Africa
D) Australia
15. Which of the following refers to the physical remains of past human activities?
A) Cultural artifacts
B) Fossils
C) Material culture
D) Ethnographic data
B. Enumeration
__________1.) It is a non-profit, permanent institution in the service of society and its development that is open to the public.
__________2.) It is any place where physical remains of past human activities exist.
__________3.) It is a building, or an area of the unspoilt natural environment, considered to be important to a country or area’s
heritage.
__________4.) This is the birthplace of Rizal, our Philippines National Hero.
__________5.) It is one of the sites declared as a National Cultural Treasure of the Philippines.
II. Essay (5pts each)
1. In what ways do historical sites preserve and communicate the stories of diverse communities, and how
does this contribute to our understanding of being and becoming human?
2. How do human material remains and artefactual evidence contribute to our understanding of ancient
social structures?
Good luck
Prepared by
Sammy Chavez
Student Teacher
