DIVISION DIAGNOSTIC TEST

MAPEH 8

Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which song has the lyrics “tredung, tredung, tredung lalala”?

A. Rasa Sayang B. Burung Kakatua C. Arirang D. Sakura

2. Which instrument is used in Javanese or Balinese Gamelan?

A. Metallophones C. Bamboo flutes
B. Saung Gauk D. Bowed and plucked strings

3. How would you produce sound using “Sep Noi” of Laos?

A. Blowing B. Plucking C. Bowing D. Hitting

4. Which alternative instrument will you use as “Oneat”?

A. xylophone B. bells C. bass drum D. flute

5. If you will perform a Southeast Asian music, which of the alternative instrument will
you use?
A. Violin B. Electric Guitar C. Bamboo Flute D. Piano

6. How do you compare the Southeast Asian Folk songs with each other?
A. In Southeast Asia, the scale is based off of the first note
B. Southeast Asian music only makes use of five types of instruments
C. Southeast Asian scales are based on mathematical formulas, in which the
distance between notes is decided by ratios of pitches
D. In general, Southeast Asian music is based on a pentatonic scale

7. How do you describe Chinese music?

A. It is slow in tempo and is very peaceful.
B. It is slow and melancholy
C. It is gentle and lyrical
D. It is meditative and highly ritualized

8. Which melodic scale is commonly used in East Asian countries?

A. Diatonic Scale C. Heptatonic Scale
B. Pentatonic Scale D. Chromatic Scale

9. Which of the following statements about the changgo is correct?

A. It is a single headed drum whose tone is altered by squeezing its laces.
B. It is a Japanese drum that has become the central instrument of percussion
ensemble
C. It is large hanging barrel drum
D. An hour glass-shaped double headed drum made from animal skin

10. Taiko is a membranophone which produces sounds by hitting its cover. If Hichiriki is
aerophone, how will its sound be produced?
A. Blowing B. Hitting C. Strumming D. Shouting

11. Why should you use pentatonic scale in creating East Asian music?
 A. For simple songs C. Free Rhythm
B. Pitch are complex D. Mostly are court music

12. If you are going to sing in Chinese music style, what kind of vocal tone will you use?
A. Chest Voice B. Head Voice C. Nasal D. Gluteal

13. Which of the following countries is the origin of the folk song “Zum Gali Gali”
A. India B. Pakistan C. Israel D. Saudi Arabia

14. How do Indian singers portray their music?

A. By using a combination of mostly chest voice with occasional head
B. By singing with a nasal vocal timbre and melismatic singing
C. By using both chest and head voice
D. By open-throat singing

15. How do you play the instrument “Oud”?

A. Blowing air C. Strumming its strings
B. Hitting its membranes D. hitting its body

16. What material will I use if I will be making an improvise instrument of India, “Tabla”?
A. Sea Shell B. Leaves C. Water Drum D. Rock

17. Which statement DOES NOT describe Pakistan music?

A. It has two styles of vocal singing, Ghazals and Qawalli.
B. Punjabi music strengthens the importance of musical instruments.
C. Its significant instruments are Tabla, Dholak, Harmonium and Rubab
D. Distinctively unique for technique in improvisation called Arabic Maqam

18. Which of the following describes Carnatic music?

A. it is called “temple music”
B. music is unified
C. compositions are devotional songs
D. common style of singing is called khyal

19. In Kabuki Theater, who plays the women’s roles?

A. Either female or male specialists C. Male specialists
B. Female specialists D. Younger aged specialists

20. Which of the following Musical theater is accompanied by Gamelan ensemble?

A. Peking Opera C. Wayang Kulit
B. Kabuki theater D. Sarswela

21. If you are going to put aesthetic movement in Peking Opera, which of the following
you will NOT apply?
A. To put beauty in every motion
B. To walk in large circle which always symbolizes travelling a long distance
C. To use pantomimic in the opening and closing of doors and mounting and
descending of stairs
D. To exit if one character on stage straighten his or her costume or headdress

22. Why is the dhalang the most important actor/actress in Wayang Kulit?
A. He/she delivers the mood songs
B. He/she uses interchanging voice
C. He/she leads the orchestra
D. All of the above

23. Which DOES NOT describe the staging and costumes in Peking Opera?
 A. Utilizes few props
B. Viewers always seated south of the stage
C. Will have 2 or more tables and chairs on stage
D. All characters enter from the east

24. Which of the following is NOT significant in a musical performance?

A. One should have an accurate expression and style
B. Accurate rhythm
C. Expensive materials used
D. Appropriateness of accompaniment and movements

25. Which of the following is known as the Beijing opera?

A. Wayang Kulit B. Peking Opera C. Kabuki D. None of these

26. Which of the following is a regular repetition of lines, shapes, colors and other art
elements?
A. Rhythm B. Unity C. Proportion D. Emphasis

27. What type of weaving is used when Cambodian yield single or two -color fabrics?
A. Ikat technique B. Chongkiet C. Pidan D. Uneven twill

28. Why is one of the reasons why Thai traditionally launch hot balloon lanterns into the
Sky?
A. For entertainment C. Cast away evils
B. For personal purpose D. Sends away misfortune and bad lucks

29. Which is a kind of silk produced from the cocoons of Silkworm mainly fabricated in
Khorat?
A. Cambodia Silk B. Philippine Silk C. Thai Silk D. Vietnam Silk

30. Cambodian textile has employed natural dyes coming from the environmental
resources. what is their resource of yellow and green dye?
A. Insect Nests B. Indigo C. Prohut Bark D. Ebony Bark

31. What is a cap widely worn in Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, the southern
Philippines and southern Thailand, mostly among Muslim males in formal situations
such as wedding feasts, funerals or festive occasions such as the Muslim Eid ul-Fitr
and Eid al-Adha? .
A. Sadok B. Sangkok C. Ha dong D. Cap

32. What is the form of writing of the East Asian Countries?

A. Calligraphy B. Sanskrit C. Alibata D. All Of The Above

33. If your goal of this art is to transform a flat sheet of paper into a finished sculpture
through folding and sculpting technique without cutting as much as possible, what
are you creating?
A. Calligraphy B. Origami C. Jianzhi D. Mundi

34. If you are going to make the highest form of Chinese painting, what will you draw?
A. Landscape painting C. Human figures
B. Palaces and temples D. Bamboos and stones

35. Which mask is used for funeral services to help banish evil spirits?
A. Japanese mask B. Chinese mask C. Korean Mask D. Thai mask

36. Which is a type of silver or gold ingot currency used in China until the 20th century.
A. Sycee B. Cap C. Origami D. Paper cutting
37. _______: Japan; Peking Opera: China
A. Huang pan B. Kabuki C. Calligraphy D. Lianpu

38. What is the Indian art of making designs or patterns on the walls of floor of the
house using finely ground white powder along with different colors?
A. Rangoli B. Diwali C. Diya D. Christmas

39. Which of the following Indian epics emerged in the period of evolution of Vedism
into Hinduism or Brahmanism?
A. Biag ni Lam-ang C. Ramayana
B. Mahabharata D. both B and C

40. How do people of India show appreciation in one of the best landmarks that they
have in their country?
A. By taking pictures of the temple.
B. By broadcasting in television and radio.
C. By printing it and placed at the front of their houses.
D. By opening it to the public or a short tour around the temple for free.

41. If you are making a designs or patterns on the walls or floor of the houses using
finely ground white powder along with different colors, what Indian art are you
creating?
A. Diwali B. Diwa C. Mahabharata D. Rangoli

42. Which is considered to be India’s greatest architectural contribution to the world.

A. Shankar C. Mogul Palaces
B. Taj Mahal D. Tamil Nadu Shrine

43. Which is a large elaborately embroidered wall hanging made in Kyrgyzstan and
Kazakhstan?
A. Keteni B. Frescoes C. Shirdaks D. Tush Kyiz

44. Which of the following is NOT included to the typical artistic form contributed by the
west Asia?
A. Ceramic B. Embroidery C. Calligraphy D. Painting

45. It is regarded as one of the cultural treasures of China.

A. Peking opera B. Wayang Kulit C. Kabuki D. Shadow Puppet

46. Which among the following elements of arts is very important in festivals?
A. Shape B. Space C. Color D. All of the above

47. What elements of arts are present in the Peking Opera?

A. Texture B. Shape C. Color D. All of the above

48. If you are going to make a shadow puppet of Indonesia, What material will you use?
A. flowers B. leader skin C. silk D. paper

49. Which of the following traditional dance and performance in Chinese culture that is
also performed in the Philippines during Chinese New Year?
A. Lion dance B. Bali dance C. Dragon dace D. Taiko

50. Which of the following is a traditional Japanese drama with highly stylized song,
mime and dance performed only by male actors?
A. Kabuki Theater B. Loi krathong C. Peking Opera D. Wayang Kulit
51. What component of physical fitness test has developed if Dennis has the ability to
move his body parts through a full range of motion?
A. Zipper test B. Agility C. Flexibility D. Sit and reach

52. Which activity is NOT suited to improve or increase cardiovascular endurance?

A. Stretching exercise C. Biking
B. Aerobic exercise D. Jogging

53. Muscular endurance is a health related fitness component. Which of the following
can be used as fitness testing of muscular endurance?
A. Performing cycling in 10 minutes
B. Performing sit-ups for 1 minute
C. Performing sit and reach for 1 min.
D. Performing one-time bench press

54. There are four health related fitness components. Which of the following situation
promote HR Fitness?
A. 3-5 min. stretching, 3 times a week
B. 3-5 min. weight lifting, 3 times a week
C. 5-10 min. running, 2 times a week
D. 6-12 min. cycling, 2 times a week

55. Which of the following situation does not help maintain physical fitness?
A. Doing household chores
B. Swimming trice a week
C. Doing an after class practice
D. Sleeping two-for hours a day

56. Who is the Canadian clergyman, educator and physician invented Basketball on
December 1891?
A. Alexander Cartwright C. Walter Hakanson
B. James Naismith D. William Morgan

57. How many free throws will be awarded to a player who is fouled while in the
shooting motion inside the 3-point arc, if the team committing the foul has five team
fouls; the ball failed to get inside the basket?
A. 1 free throw B. 2 free throws C. 3 free throws D. 4 free throws

58. Which of the following skills that maximizes the involvement of all players in setting
up a play to earn successful shots?
A. Dribbling B. Passing C. Rebounding D. Shooting

59. Playing basketball needs coordination. Which of the following activities shows
coordination?
A. Dribbling and shooting C. Dribbling while running/ walking
B. Running fast D. blocking

60. Dennis failed to pass the ball to his teammate inside the court for inbound, which of
the following violations will be awarded to Dennis?
A. 3 sec. violation B. 5 sec. violation C. 8 sec. violation D. 24 sec. violation

61. Which of the following act cannot be blocked by any opponent?

A. Dig B. service C. Set D. Spike

62. Which of the following statement in playing volleyball is NOT true?

A. It is a foot fault when a player crosses completely the service or centre line.
 B. The ball is out of bounds when it touches the net antenna.
C. The ball is considered live if it touches a non-player or any of the referees
D. A ball is dead whenever a player commits a fault

63. What is the main purpose of the Chess Game?

A. to collect pawns
B. to develop creative thinking and aggressiveness
C. to checkmate the opponent’s king
D. to get the highest number of different pieces

64. What is the most valuable chess piece?

A. Queen B. Knight C. Bishop D. King

65. What is the most powerful chess piece that combined the movement of rook and the
bishop.
A. Pawn B. King C. Queen D. Knight

66. What is the chess piece that has the power to jump over other pieces and it moves
along the rank and files on the chess board?
A. King B. Bishop C. Queen D. Knight

67. Which of the following does NOT benefit playing chess?

A. Enhances problem solving skills
B. It increases mathematical and scientific skills
C. Enhances logical thinking ability
D. It damages the brain tissue

68. In Scrabble, what must an opponent call for when he thinks the play is not
acceptable?
A. Challenge B. Fight C. War D. Rematch

69. Which of the following scrabble tiles have a value of five points?
A. D B. X C. K D. Q

70. Which DOES NOT refer as a benefit of Folk Dance?

A. A means to preserve and promote the rich culture of our country
B. One activity that strengthen family health and bonding
C. A medium of expressing ones ideas, emotion, beliefs and aspirations
D. A key towards standing alone as a country against other neighboring countries

71. Which of the following is the traditional “fingernail” dance of the Tausug people of
SULU Archipelago?
A. Binislakan B. Pangalay C. Sakuting D. Sua-ko-Sua

72. What is the Muslim Lowland dance that means “My Pomelo Tree?”
A. Binislakan B. Pangalay C. Sakuting D. Sua-ko-Sua

73. What folk dance was derived for Li-king-Tung meaning “having to look backward
and upward”?
A. Binislakan B. Pangalay C. Sakuting D. Sua-ko-Sua

74. Which features both male and female dancers in Pangalay dance?
A. Pangasik B. Pangiluk C. Pangilok D. Kontaw Silat

75. Which factors does not identify the origin of Philippine fork dances
A. Costumes B. Props C. Music D. Dancers
76. What term defines a man and a woman based on biological characteristics?
A. Androgyny B. Gender C. Sex D. Sexuality

77. Why is it important to understand human sexuality in dealing with peers?

A. To gain more friends and be popular
B. To find the most beautiful mate
C. To maintain harmony by understanding other’s attitude
D. To show people that you are a good person

78. Rizza realized that she is attracted romantically and physically to her best friend
Rhea but at the same time deeply in love with her boyfriend Greg. What sexual
orientation is practiced by Rhea?
A. Bisexual B. Heterosexual C. Homosexual D. Transgender

79. What do you call to the sets of roles, characteristics and expectations of how a man
and women should feel, think and act as influenced by parents, peers and society?
A. Gender equality C. Gender role
B. Gender identity D. Gender sensitivity

80. All EXCEPT ONE is to be considered in making a good decision, which one below?
A. Accept how your decisions affect you and other
B. Accept personal responsibility of your decision
C. Consider the outcome of each choices
D. Well, everyone commits mistake

81. My brother and my best friend’s brother are celebrating their 1st year anniversary as
couple. What sexual orientation is practiced by the two?
A. Bisexual B. Heterosexual C. Homosexual D. Transgender

82. Which of the following is the need for praise, love, trust and security?
A. Physical needs C. Social needs
B. Emotional needs D. Intellectual needs

83. What is the right age Filipinos to enter into marriage, as set by the Family Code of
the Philippines?
A. 14 years old B. 18 years old C. 21 years old D. 25 years old

84. Why do people marry?

A. For economic security C. For social status
B. For love D. All of the above

85. Which among the statements given below upholds the responsibility of parents to
their children?
A. Choose their course in college C. Teach them religion
B. Choose their husband or wife D. Teach them values

86. Which is an ingredient of a happy life?

A. commitment B. Love C. Sincerity D. All of the above

87. Why is having a small family important?

A. It ensures community progress
B. It provides for the basic needs of children for quality life
C. It requires lesser economic needs
D. Small family is quiet and peaceful

88. If your friend is breastfeeding, what food will you offer to increase milk production?
A. Big serving of cereals C. Big serving of red meat
 B. Green leafy and yellow vegetables D. Processed foods

89. What is the smallest integral unit of a society?

A. Family B. Church C. Government D. Friends

90. What causes Athlete’s Foot?

A. Fungi B. Virus C. Bacteria D. Parasite

91. These are diseases caused by the direct and indirect spread of pathogens from one
person to another.
A. Communicable C. Toxin Bacteria
B. Non-Communicable D. Leprosy

92. It’s the first week of January and you are very excited to go back to school after the
Christmas break. However, you caught a cold and cough due to the cold weather.
What will you do?
A. I’ll still go to the school because cough and cold are not so serious diseases.
B. I won’t go to school and will play computer games at home so I can relax.
C. I’ll go to school because I miss my classmates badly and not seeing them will
make me feel worse.
D. I’ll stay at home, drink plenty of water, eat fruits and vegetables and sleep.

93. Which of the following pathogens causes a disease called pneumonia?

A. Bacteria B. Fungus C. Virus D. Parasite

94. The following practices are necessary to prevent ringworm of the body EXCEPT
A. Keep your skin clean and dry
B. Change your socks and underwear at least once a day
C. Wear tight-fitting polyester clothing
D. Avoid tight underwear, pants and panty hose

95. Which of these are drugs that affect the central nervous system and alter the user’s
mood and perception?
A. Psychoactive B. Hyperactive C. Phytoactive D. Physioactive

96. How can a teenager avoid smoking caused by peer pressure?

A. Say “I hate smoking, it develops bad breath and foul body smell”
B. Say “I’m going to the library, would you like to go with me?
C. Say “No, thanks, I have more important things to enjoy than smoking”
D. Any of the above statements

97. A television commercial of an alcoholic beverage says “Drink moderately.” What is

meant by this?
A. Drink as much as you can because you are a “WaSaLak”
B .Drink according to how much you can take
C. Drink 1-2 glasses only
D. Drink only in your dreams

98. What healthy alternative can one do to avoid smoking?

A. Hang out with smoking groups
B. Join Sport clubs and organizations
C. Try one puff to be part of the gang
D. Sell cigarettes

99. It is the primary addictive substance found in tobacco.

A. Nitrite B. Puffer C. Nicotine D. Amphetamine
100. Your classmate has started to develop addiction to cigarette smoking and is asking
for an advice on how he can prevent it. What will you tell him?
A. I’ll advise him to drink so his craving for cigarette will be diverted to alcohol.
B. I’ll tell him to get lost because he is such a bad influence.
C. I’ll advise him to develop a plan and avoid temptations
D. I’ll tell him he shouldn’t worry because people need to smoke from time to
time.