SECOND PERIODICAL TEST

MAPEH GRADE 8
Directions: Read and analyze each question carefully. In your answer sheet, kindly shade the letter of the correct answer.

MUSIC EDUCATION
1. Which Korean music has a literal meaning of “music for the noble classes”?
A. Arirang C. Minsogak
B. Chong-ak D. Sakura
2. Which of the following is a Chinese string instrument?
A. Biwa C. Pipa
B. Haegeum D. Shamisen
3. How is Chinese Vocal music described?
A. It is singing in a thin, non-resonant and falsetto.
B. It is slow in tempo and is very peaceful
C. It is meditative and highly ritualized
D. It is gentle and lyrical.
4. Which of the following Japanese instruments is the counterpart of kayagum in Korea?
A. Geomungo C. Shamisen
B. Koto D. Zheng
5. What melody is used in the folk song Mo Li Hua?
A. Diatonic C. Melodic
B. Harmonic D. Pentatonic
6. What Korean folk song is used as a symbol of Korea and Korean culture?
A. Arirang C. Minyo
B. Gagaku D. Sakura
7. Who among the following philosophers below who conceived music in the highest sense as a means of
calming the passion and dispelling of unrest and lust, rather than as a form of amusement?
A. Aristotle C. Luther
B. Confucius D. Plato
8. How is the Arirang song classified?
A. Love song C. Song for spring
B. Parting song D. Welcome song
9. Which of the following statements is true about the changgo instruments in Korea?
A. It is a large hanging barrel drum.
B. It is a single-headed drum whose tone is altered by squeezing its laces
C. It is an hourglass-shaped double-headed drum made from animal skin.
D. It is a Japanese drum that has become the central instrument of the percussion ensemble.
10. Which of the following instruments is recognized as the traditional Chinese flute?
A. Dizi C. Sheng
B. Pengling D. Zheng
11. How is Japanese music described?
A. It is gentle and lyrical.
B. It is meditative and highly ritualized.
C. It is slow in tempo and is very peaceful.
D. It is meditative and highly spiritualized.
12. Which of the following is a percussion instrument?
A. Nokan C. Sheng
B. Odaiko D. Zheng
13. A Buddhist song performed by a female priest called “mudang”. It is the music of the underclass.
A. Chong ak C. Shaman
B. Non ak D. Sog ak

ARTS EDUCATION
14. He invented paper in the 1st century AD.
A. Cai Lun C. Lu Ban
B. Cangjie D. Mo Zhi
15. ______ was often used as the medium to paint upon in China but it was quite expensive.
A. Silk C. Stone
B. Paper D. None of the above
16. The Chinese are famous in their beautiful handwriting called ______________.
A. Chinese Calligraphy C. Origami
B. Ikebana D. Painting
17. It is considered as the highest form of Chinese painting.
A. Human figure C. Woodblock printing
B. Landscape painting D. None of the above
18. The following are the subjects/themes/motifs of Korea when it comes to painting EXCEPT:
A. Four gracious plants C. Bamboos and stones
B. Minhwa D. Portraits

For numbers 19-25.

19. Bamboo 23. Scenes from everyday life

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
26. Taking more than two steps without dribbling the ball is called:
A. A false start. C. Dribbling
B. Carrying D. Traveling
27. Paul and Jake are on opposite teams, Jake shoots and misses, Paul jumps and gets rebound. What kind
of rebound would this be?
A. Offensive rebound C. Defensive rebound
B. Overhead rebound D. Underhand rebound
28. What do you call to a team sport that has an objective of shooting a ball through a basket horizontally
positioned to score points while following a set of rules?
A. Baseball C. Soccer
B. Basketball D. Volleyball
29. When a team gains possession of the ball, how many seconds do they have to put up a shot?
A. 8 seconds C. 24 seconds
B. 15 seconds D. No time limits

30. How many players are allowed to play on the court of basketball games?
A. 8 C. 6
B. 7 D. 5
31. Which of the following describes chest pass?
A. A pass that travels between players without hitting the floor.
B. A pass that originates from the head and bounces to the intended receiver.
C. A pass that originates from the chest and bounces to the intended receiver.
D. A pass in basketball wherein the ball is thrown to the floor so that it bounces to the intended
receiver.
32. What do you call to a spectacular maneuver when a player jumps high, reaches above the ring, and
stuffs the ball down through the hoop?
A. Free throw C. Dunk shot
B. Jumps hot D. Lay-up
33. Who is the inventor of the game basketball?
A. Alexander Cartwright C. James Naismith
B. Luther Gulick D. William G. Morgan
34. To acquire the ball after a missed shot is called a _________.
A. Foul C. Lay-up
B. Free throw D. Rebound
35. Which of the following object was first used as a hoop in basketball?
A. Buckets C. Old hat
B. Metal hoops D. Peach basket
36. Basketball starts with a jump ball.
A. True C. False
B. Partly true D. Partly false
37. The basketball court has an area of _____________.
A. 13 m. x 20 m. C. 25 m. x 17 m.
B. 28 m. x 15 m. D. 20 m. x 10 m.

HEALTH EDUCATION
38. What term refers to a social activity which involves two or more people generally assessing each
other’s suitability for a potential relationship?
A. Admiration C. Dating
B. Courtship D. Marriage
39. What term refers to a legal union of a man and woman as husband and wife?
A. Courtship C. Engagement
B. Dating D. Marriage
40. What do you call courtship practice in Palawan where suitors use love riddles?
A. Balak C. Pangagad
B. Mapagsubahi D. Pasaguli
41. In Batangas their courtship practice is called naninilong which means ___________.
A. Serenading in front of the house
B. Accomplishing household chores from the family of the woman
C. Serenading from the basement
D. Singing a romantic song
42. Which of the following statements is not true in courtship?
A. It gives a person time to know better the character of someone considered as future partner.
B. It gives time to understand one another and determine if you can go along with minimal
conflicts.
C. It develops insecurity and establishes respect for each other.
D. It develops understanding and acceptance.
43. What type of dating is where two people go on a date at the same time and place?
A. Double Date C. Standard Date
B. Group Date D. All of the above
44. Below are the ingredients of a successful marriage, EXCEPT
A. Sharing C. Care
B. Unfaithfulness D. Trust
45. Sending love letters through a trusted friend or relative of a woman and giving presents to the woman
and her relatives are courtship practice in ________.
A. Batangas C. Leyte
B. Cebu D. Mindanao
46. It is a feeling of liking someone in a short period of time, and often referred to as “crush”.
A. Dating C. Love
B. Infatuation D. Marriage
47. These are the following types of dating EXCEPT:
A. Group date C. Double date
B. Triple date D. Standard date
48. This is also referred to as the “getting-to-know-each-other” stage.
A. Courtship C. Infatuation
B. Engagement D. Love
49. It is a lifelong partnership of a man and a woman. Filipinos view it as a sacrament and a lifelong commitment.
A. Dating C. Infatuation
B. Engagement D. Marriage
50. The following are the reasons why we need to go on dates EXCEPT:
A. Spend quality time with each other.
B. Strengthen the relationship.
C. Know each other better.
D. To let him/her spend a lot of money.