1. What was Daedalus famous for?
A. His ability to fly
B. His skills as an inventor and craftsman
C. His strength in battle
D. His magical powers
Answer: B
2. Why were Daedalus and Icarus imprisoned in the labyrinth?
A. They stole from King Minos
B. They helped Theseus escape the labyrinth
C. They attempted to overthrow the king
D. They built a faulty labyrinth
Answer: B
3. What did Daedalus use to make wings for himself and Icarus?
A. Feathers and fabric
B. Metal and wood
C. Feathers and wax
D. Leaves and glue
Answer: C
4. What warning did Daedalus give Icarus before they flew?
A. Not to speak while flying
B. Not to fly too fast
C. Not to fly too high or too low
D. Not to look back
Answer: C
5. What caused Icarus to fall from the sky?
A. A strong wind
B. His wings broke on their own
C. He flew too low and hit the waves
D. The sun melted the wax on his wings
Answer: D
6. What lesson does the myth of Daedalus and Icarus teach?
A. Trust in your instincts
B. Always aim higher
C. Listen to wise advice and avoid excessive pride
D. Magic can solve any problem
Answer: C
7. What happened to Icarus after he fell?
A. He was saved by Daedalus
B. He turned into a bird
C. He drowned in the sea
D. He was caught by fishermen
Answer: C
8. Why did Daedalus create wings instead of escaping by boat?
A. There were no boats on the island
B. King Minos controlled all sea routes
C. He wanted to test his invention
D. Flying was faster than sailing
Answer: B
9. (Situational) If you were in Icarus’s position, flying for the first time with wax
wings, how would you respond to Daedalus's warning?
A. Ignore it and fly as high as possible
B. Ask Daedalus why it matters and decide later
C. Follow the instructions carefully to avoid danger
D. Try flying low over the sea instead
Answer: C
10. (Situational) Imagine you are Daedalus after Icarus falls. What would be the
best response to this tragedy?
A. Stop inventing and live in isolation
B. Warn others about the dangers of pride and disobedience
C. Take revenge on King Minos
D. Forget the event and move on quickly
Answer: B
Sources of Information
1. Which of the following is an example of a news source?
A. Textbook
B. Editorial cartoon
C. TV newscast
D. History book
Answer: C
2. A speech given by a president during a national celebration is considered a:
A. Secondary source
B. Tertiary source
C. Primary source
D. Fictional source
Answer: C
3. What is the main purpose of an informative talk?
A. To entertain the audience
B. To persuade listeners to take action
C. To give factual and useful information
D. To make people laugh
Answer: C
4. Which of the following best describes a panel discussion?
A. A one-person presentation on a topic
B. A group conversation involving experts sharing their views
C. A scripted play
D. A news interview with a celebrity
Answer: B
5. When a researcher observes people’s behavior in a public place, it is called:
A. Survey
B. Interview
C. Observation
D. Experiment
Answer: C
6. Which method of gathering information involves asking people a set of prepared
questions?
A. Experiment
B. Observation
C. Survey
D. Literature review
Answer: C
7. Which of the following is an example of a primary source?
A. A newspaper article analyzing a recent election
B. An autobiography of a national hero
C. A social studies textbook
D. An encyclopedia entry
Answer: B
8. What type of source compiles and summarizes information from other sources?
A. Primary source
B. Secondary source
C. Fictional source
D. Tertiary source
Answer: D
9. A biography about Jose Rizal written by a historian is an example of a:
A. Primary source
B. Tertiary source
C. Secondary source
D. Panel discussion
Answer: C
10. Watching a live interview on television is an example of:
A. Secondary source
B. Tertiary source
C. Primary source
D. None of the above
Answer: C
11. What is the most reliable method in gathering information when opinions are needed?
A. Interview
B. Guessing
C. Reading blogs
D. Watching entertainment shows
Answer: A
12. Which of the following is a tertiary source?
A. Dictionary
B. Diary
C. Newspaper
D. Documentary
Answer: A
13. What source provides original data or evidence?
A. Secondary
B. Primary
C. Tertiary
D. Quaternary
Answer: B
14. Which method of data gathering involves studying existing materials like books and
articles?
A. Interview
B. Library research
C. Experimentation
D. Observation
Answer: B
15. A student gathering data by attending a live webinar on climate change is using a:
A. Tertiary source
B. Fictional source
C. Primary source
D. Misleading source
Answer: C