Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF NUEVA ECIJA
BICOS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
ALOMBRO ST., BRGY. BICOS, RIZAL, NUEVA ECIJA 3127
SCHOOL ID: 300789

MID-TERM EXAMINATION / 1ST SEMESTER

CONTEMPORARY ARTS IN PHILIPPINE REGIONS – 12 HE/EIM
Name:_________________________________Section:______________Date: __________________
I. Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer for the statement below.
1. The Metropolitan Theater was built by the former First Lady Imelda R. Marcos. What place in Metro Manila Area
does Metropolitan theater located?
A. Makati B. Manila C. Mandaluyong D. Muntinlupa
2. The art characterized by immediate designs and pattern eliciting from the believers.
A. Islamic art B. Spanish Era Art C. American Era D. Japanese Era
3. A folk dance with two people beating bamboo poles on the ground in coordination with one or more dancers who step
over and in between the poles.
A. Cariňosa B. Tinikling C. Maglalatik D. Pandanggo sa Ilaw
4. A Filipino music that covers different forms like jazz, dance hits, folksong, revival, rock and roll, rap, etc.
A. Pinoy Pop B. Manila Sound C. Alternative Music D. Original Pilipino Music
5. Who is considered as one of the most important artists in the history of painting and regarded as the father ofPhilippine
Realism?
A. Carlos Francisco B. Victorio Edades C. Fernando C. Amorsolo D. Benidicto R. Cabrera
6. It refers to writing considered to be an art form, or any single deemed to have artistic or intellectual value, and
sometimes deploys language in ways that differ from ordinary usage.
A. Theater B. Visual Arts C. Literature D. Valediction sa Hillcrest
7. Posthumously declared as national artist of the Philippines for cinema on May 27, 2006, by Pres. Gloria Macapagal
Arroyo.
A. Manuel Conde B. Gerardo de Leon C. Wilfrido Maria Guerero D. Ronald Allan K. Poe Jr.
8. What is the aspect of brightness and a purity of a color?
A. Hue B. Value C. Balance D. Intensity
9. A festival from region 2 which is a war dance of the Itawis tribe of Cagayan that was converted to Christianity through
the intercession of the Lady of Piat.
A. Sambali Festival B. Walistic Festival C. Higantes Festival D. Palo-palo Festival
10. It provokes different thoughts of people.
A. Aesthetic value B. Thought Provoking C. Cultural Commentary D. Personal Expression
11. Artistic work or practice that uses digital technology as an essential part of creative or presentation.
A. Graffiti B. Collage C. Digital Arts D. Printmaking
12. Painting of Fernando Amorsolo shows that Filipinos are living simply with our mother nature which makes them live
happily.
A. The T’nalak B. The Higantes C. Fruit Gatherer D. Planting rice
13. A type of house designed with a front porch made of wood and concrete.
A. Tsalet B. Bodabil C. Hillcrest D. Carinosa
14. A long narrative piece of poem about a peasant leader fighting for human rights.
A. Bodabil B. Himala C. Bayang Malaya D. Valediction sa Hillcrest
15. Featured in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the only man who could play music with a leaf, he
composed Christmas songs.
A. Jose T. Joya B. Ishmael Bernal C. Levi Celerio D. Pablo S. Antonio
16. It is the expression or application of human creative skills and imagination, producing work to be appreciated
primarily for their beauty or emotional power
A. Art B. Contemporary C. Modern . Skills
17. It is a form of creative activity such as painting, music, literature and dance.
A. Art B. Contemporary C. modern dance D. emotion

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18. The art that spring out of the present-day events and passion of the society.
A. Art B. Contemporary Arts C. integrative art D. visual art
19. Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Calligraphy and Photography belongs to ____________?
A. Visual Art B. Applied Art C. Integrative Art D. Performing Art
20. Architecture, Fashion Design, Pottery, Jewelry Design and Interior Design belongs to _________?
A. Visual Art B. Applied Art C. Integrative Art D. Performing Art
21. A type of house designed with a front porch made of wood and concrete;
A. Tinikling B. Tsalet C. Tula D. Pinoy Pop
22. A folk dance with two people beating, bamboo poles on the ground in coordination with one or more dancers
who step over and in between the poles;
A. Tinikling B. Tsalet C. Tula D. Pinoy Pop
23. A dance of colonial era in Maria Clara suit where the fan or handkerchief places the couple in romance scenario;
A. Tinikling B. Carinosa C. Tula D. Tsalet
24. A stage show that composed mainly of songs, dances and skits;
A. Bodabil B. Carinosa C.. Literature D. Manila sound
25. A Western-derived music with English lyrics but with pure Filipino spirit;
A. Literature B. Manila Sound C. Theater D. Tinikling
26. A collaborative performing art that uses live performers;
B. Literature B. Metropolitan Theater C. Theater D. Tinikling
27. The acronym OPM stands for;
A. Original Pilipino Musical B. Originating Pop Music C.Original Pop Music D.Original Pinoy pop
28. Anak, Tayo’y Mga Pinoy, and Ako ay Pilipino are examples of,…
A. Alternative music B. Barong Tagalog C. Literature D.Pinoy pop
29. A Filipino music that covers different forms like jazz, dance hits, folksong, revival, rock and roll, rap, etc.
B. Alternative music B. Barong Tagalog C. Literature D.Pinoy pop
30. A poetic performance art that is wordbased; an oral art that focuses on the aesthetics of word play;
A. Spoken Word Poetry B. Barong Tagalog C. Literature D.Pinoy pop
31. A long narrative piece of poem about a peasant leader fighting for human rights;
A.Ang Bayang Malaya B. Alternative music C.Bodabil D.Carinosa
32. A collection of written work deemed to have artistic or intellectual value, and sometimes deploys language in ways
that differ from ordinary usage;
A. Carinosa B. Literature C. Manila sound D.Pinoy pop
33. It is one of the structures built when young Filipinos who studied in America came back and brought changes to our
architecture;
C. Literature B. Metropolitan Theater C. Theater D. Tinikling
34. The traditional Filipino clothing for men commonly made of Pina cloth;
A. Alternative music B. Barong Tagalog C. Literature D.Pinoy pop
35. It is the material used to make the sculpture of Higantes as it called in our native town in Paete, Laguna;
A. Taka B. Barong Tagalog C. Literature D.Tula
36. This is an attraction that represents “mag-anak” during the parade of a festival in Angono, Rizal in honor of St.
Clement.
A. Higantes B. Blood Compact C. Bayanihan D. T’nalak
37. What is the purpose of Manunggul jar excavated in Tabon Cave Lipuun Point, Palawan?
A. burial jar B. Jewelry C. Bigas D. Bayanihan
38. It is a sculpture of a treaty based on respect and equality between Miguel Lopez de Legazpi of Spain and Rajah
Sikatuna of Bohol.
A. Higantes B. Blood Compact C. Bayanihan D. T’nalak
39. In the history of painting, he was one of the most important artists as portraitist of rural Philippine landscapes.
A. . Amorsolo B. Botong Francisco C. Sikatuna D. Higantes
40. It is a masterpiece of Carlos “Botong” Francisco that depicted the resilience of the Filipino people in times of
adversity.
A. Bayanihan B. Blood Compact C. Higantes D. T’nalak

II. Directions: Write T if the statement is TRUE and F if it is false. (1 pt. each)
____1. Modern Art is totally the same with Contemporary Arts since modern and contemporary are synonymous to each
other.
____2. Before colonization, the Philippines already has its indigenous art.
____3. Contemporary art refers to the recent and current practice of art ranging from the 1960’sup to the present.

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____4. Valse, fandango, polka and minuent are examples of theatrical performances.
____5. Folk songs, speeches and narratives were famous forms of musical art works.
____6. Classisicsm is a term related to artistic and creative movements that reflect qualities of ancient Greek and Roman
philosophy, culture, and art. Although the classical Greeks and Romans lived thousands of years ago, they championed
ideas like order, balance, and restraint that had lasting influence.
____7. Modern Art continuously develops even after WWII, which led to the contemporary wayof art making today
____8. Paintings are the main focus of visual arts.
____9. Americans greatly influenced Philippine art forms.
____10. The Philippine Contemporary Art is divided into seven major art forms: visual arts, literature, music, theater,
dance, architecture, and film.

Prepared by:

DESSARIE S. BUSOG
Subject Teacher

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