REGIONAL ACHIEVEMENT TEST IN MAPEH 8

S.Y. 2023-2024
Name: _______________________________________________ Date: ___________
Grade and Section: ___________________________________ Score: __________
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer and write it on your answer sheet.
1. Sushir is one of the instruments found in India. What is the correct description of Sushir?
A. It is a wind instrument
B. It is a string instrument
C. It is a bowed instrument
D. It is a percussive instrument
2. Does Thailand use melodic modes and diatonic scales for folk music?
A. No, only Malaysian folk music does.
B. No, they only used pentatonic scale in folk music.
C. Yes, Thai music consists of simple songs with simple melodic lines.
D. Yes, Music of Thailand has been inherited from the Philippines diatonic scale.
3. Which of the following is a Chinese Opera that includes singing, dancing, speech and acrobatic performance
to an instrumental accompaniment?
A. Kabuki C. Wayang Kulit
B. Peking Opera D. Zarzuela
4. Which of the following musical instruments are used to start performance in Peking Opera?
A. Cymbals and Gong C. guitar and gong
B. Flute and Gong D. violin and gong
5. How do you elaborate Piphat Ensemble?
A. It has a complete orchestra of different percussion instruments.
B. It contains a variety of instruments such as xylophones, kedang, gongs,
bamboo flute and bowed and plucked strings.
C. It is a mid-sized orchestra that is performed in either outdoor style with
hard mallets or indoor style with padded mallets.
D. It is an orchestra that combines some of the percussion and wind
instruments of the piphat with an expanded string section.
6. Identify the kettle drum of Chinese musical instrument that is used to create tempo of the Peking Opera
performance.
A. Siao-lo C. Tan-pi-ku
B. Ta-lo D. Yue-Chi’in
7. How do Indonesian singers portray their music?
A. Singing open throat
B. Using both chest and head voice
C. Singing with a nasal vocal timbre
D. Using a combination of mostly chest voice with occasional head
8. What meter is used in the Japanese song “Sakura”?
A. Compound C. Quadruple
B. Duple D. Triple
9. Does Thailand use melodic modes and diatonic scales for folk music?
A. No, only Malaysian folk music does.
B. No, they only used pentatonic scale in folk music.
C. Yes, Thai music consists of simple songs with simple melodic lines.
D. Yes, Music of Thailand has been inherited from the Philippines diatonic scale.
10. What is a Japanese traditional theater art that is performed in a stylized manner which combined acting,
singing and dancing?
A. Kabuki C. Wayang Kulit
B. Peking Opera D. Zarzuela
11. Which of the following technique in Peking Opera is used for sorrowful song and can only sung by bearded
character?
A. Erh-huang C. His-p’l
B. Fen Pan D. Talo
12. What are the similarities of Arirang and Kundiman in terms of musical characteristics?
A. Arirang and Kundiman portray love for the country.
B. Arirang and Kundiman are songs of serenity and calmness.
C. Both are quiet songs intended to be sung to babies and children.
D. Arirang and Kundiman portray the mother mourning the departed children.
13. Which of the following musical instruments are used to start performances in Peking Opera?
A. cymbals and gong C. guitar and gong
B. flute and gong D. violin and gong
14. What do you call the narrator and the puppet master in Wayang Kulit?
A. Dalang C. Theater master
B. Kulit D. Wayang
15. Knot tying in Japan is called hanamusubi, while in China is .
A. Dorae C. Madeup
B. Kesho D. Zhongguo
16. The Sky Lantern Festival is the launching of lanterns which are actually small hot air balloons in Thailand
and other neighboring countries like China and Taiwan. Why do Thai people celebrate sky lantern?
A. Because they considered a good luck to release a sky lantern.
B. Because they believed that it is for their Gods and Goddesses.
C. Because they believed that a sky lantern is a precious artwork.
D. Because they believed that sky lanterns are ways of paying respect for the artists
17. Why was Mariamman being called a goddess and worshiped by people?
A. She has the ability to produce food.
B. She possessed great power to raise the dead.
C. Because of her power to heal an injured person.
D. Because of her power to bring rain and prosperity.
18. What is the reason why Malaysian batik is more on plants design?
A. Plants are sacred designs for Malaysians
B. The leaves and flowers symbolize beauty.
C. It is easy to sketch compared to other designs.
D. They want to avoid interpretation of human and animal images as idolatry.
19. What do you call the Chinese decorative handicraft art that began as a form of Chinese folk art in the Tang
and Song Dynasties in China?
A. Dorae C. Jianzhi
B. Hanamusubi D. Zhongguo.
20. In Peking Opera the character and roles of the actors are very particular and important. Which of the roles
best describe the character of Daomadan?
A. female warrior C. virtuous and elite woman
B. old woman D. young female
21. The costume is one of the important elements in Kabuki. What is the term used for Japanese costume?
A. Balinese costumes C. Kimono and Obi
B. Hanbok D. Saya and Barong Tagalog
22. Which statement is correct in Southeast Asian Arts and Crafts?
A. Sky Lantern festival is famous in Vietnam.
B. The Merlion is famous in Malaysia as it represents their nation and its history.
C. Vietnamese silk painting is one of the most popular forms of art in Vietnam.
D. Philippine arts do not reflect the diverse cultural influences and traditions
of its society since it is inhabited by different ethnic groups.
23. Arvin loves to make rangoli. Which of the following is the best description of this art?
A. It is the art of making clay lamps.
B. It is the art of making luval lamps.
C. It is an art of making designs on trucks.
D. It is the art of making designs or patterns on the walls or floors of houses.
24. Teacher Maria gave a project to her student to create an artwork of arts and crafts of South Central, and
West Asian arts. Who among the students
applied a traditional technique on his artwork?
A. Student A, created a basket with the use of rattan
B. Student B, created a digital art with the use of mobile phone
C. Student C created truck art with the use of one-color paint.
D. Student D, created a rangoli art with the use of colored rice, colored
sand, quartz powder and flower petals
25. Which of the following is a form of shadow puppet theater performed all over the Indo Malayan archipelago,
tracing its origins to India?
A. Batik making C. Silk painting
B. Loy Krathong D. Wayang Kulit
26. Arrange the following handwork procedure in making a Wayang Kulit figure from top to bottom.
 I. Figures are smoothed, usually with a glass bottle and primed.
II. The movable parts (upper arms, lower arms with hands and the
associated sticks for manipulation) are mounted on the body, which has
a central staff by which it is held.
III. The puppet starts from master model which are traced out unto skin.
A. I, II, III C. III, II, I
B. II, III, I D. III, I, II
27. Which of the following are the three concepts of art reflected mostly in the artworks and crafts in China,
Japan, and Korea?
A. heaven, earth, mankind C. heaven, fire, earth
B. heaven, earth, manpower D. heaven, water, earth
28. How to create a distinct style of textile patterns with a dyeing technique and done by resisting dyeing
sections of the yarns prior to weaving the fabric?
A. Ikat technique C. Uneven twill
B. Thread technique D. Weaving
29. Which of the following components promote total health and prevent the
beginning of diseases and problems associated with physical activities?
A. body composition C. physical-related components
B. health-related components D. skill-related components
30. Gia is a varsity badminton player in her school. She has been doing shuttle run as part of her routine
exercise. What is the primary purpose of the shuttle run exercise?
A. To test upper body strength
B. To measure cardiovascular endurance and agility
C. To improve flexibility
D. To assess muscular endurance
31. Which of the following statements BEST explains why the same exercise program might agree to the
principle of overload for one person but not for another?
A. Bodies adapt to increased physical demands.
B. Different individuals have different levels of physical fitness.
C. Physical activity/exercises may increase the lifespan of an individual.
D. Physical activity leads to increased health benefits when it is above normal levels.
32. “Stork balance stand test physical activity requires the person to stand on one leg for as
long as possible to assess whole-body balance ability.” Determine if the statement is
correct or not?
A. Yes, because it measures the agility of one person.
B. No, because it measures the time to respond to a stimulus.
C. Yes, because it assesses one’s ability to maintain equilibrium.
D. No, because it measures the coordination of the eye and hand.
33. Which of the following statements below regarding exercise intensity is correct?
A. Cardio Heart Rate is above normal.
B. A muscular person lifts heavyweight.
C. Person exercises harder than his/her normal activity
D. All of the above
34. Which skill-related fitness test is used in basketball to measure the cardio-vascular
endurance?
A. BMI C. 3-minute step test
B. Shuttle run D. Standing long jump
35. Which among the following is NOT a skill related fitness component?
A. Agility C. Coordination
B. BMI D. Power
36. All are health related fitness components EXCEPT ___________.
A. Agility C. Flexibility
B. BMI D. Strength
37. “Shooting is a basketball basic skill that requires a player to move around the court while in the possession
of the ball.” Is the given statement correct or not?
A. Yes, because shooting is the most practiced skill in the game.
B. No, because running is the legal method to move around the court.
C. Yes, because shooting is a drill that improves skill level in the game
D. No, because dribbling is the legal method to move around the court while in the possession of the ball.
38. Which of the following is the correct procedure for underhand service?
I – Hold the ball in front of the hip on the same side as your serving hand
II – Step forward with the foot opposite your serving arm
III- Bring your serving arm back behind your body in a quick underhand motion
IV- Swing the serving arm forward towards the ball
A. I, II, III, IV C. IV, I, II, II, I
B. I, IV, III, II D. I, III, II, IV
39. The statements below refer to human sexuality, except one. Which is the exemption?
A. It is more about who we are than about what we do.
B. Comprises a broad range of behavior and processes.
C. It is an expression of sensual sensation and intimacy between persons.
D. It is the total of our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual responses.
40. Which of the following situations below promotes healthy sexuality issues and concerns?
A. Matt doesn’t want to dance because dancing is an activity for girls preferably.
B. Jem’s grandmother prohibits her from wearing pants and shorts since it is clothing for boys only.
C. Jacky is taking a high sense of responsibility for all her actions in school being the class president.
D. The teacher separates the boys and girls in class gender and makes sure that the opposite gender will
not have connections with each other.
41. Which of the following is NOT correct about the importance of prenatal care?
A. Decreases risks during pregnancy.
B. Increases the chance of a safe delivery.
C. Makes the baby more beautiful or handsome.
D. Helps your doctor monitor your pregnancy and identify any problems.
42. Santos family became sick with flu after attending a party. What could best
explain how they got the flu?
A. contaminated object C. infected by person
B. environmental sources. D. infected with animals
43. Cigarette and nicotine are for smoking while ethanol and methanol are for _________.
A. alcohol C. marijuana
B. ecstasy D. shabu
44. How to build a healthy relationship in marriage?
A. Couple needs separate time in order to grow strong.
B. Doing things separately is important to a healthy marriage.
C. Treating your partner as you would like to be treated will strengthen your bond.
D. The ability to talk only to your partner helps to form a strong bond relationship.

45. Why is it important to understand human sexuality?

A. We have similar sexuality issues.
B. We will all become mature adults.
C. There is a specific age for developing one’s sexuality.
D. It will help us build a better relationship with ourselves and others.
46. Peers and other people can contribute to having a healthy attitude that can influence sexual behavior.
What is your stand on this issue?
A. Yes, because they can appreciate us more than ourselves.
B. No, because they are the ones whom we can be our rivals at all times.
C. No, because we can only express love and intimacy with our family members only.
D. Yes, because through them we can express love and intimacy in an appropriate way.
47. Which of the following does not describe positive decision-making?
A. It is a choice you make or act upon.
B. You allowed a special person to decide for you.
C. You carefully considered the outcome of each choice.
D. Accept how your decisions may affect you and other people.
48. Jacky and Matt were best friends, they always hung out together. They find security and happiness in each
other’s company, but subconsciously Jacky felt something special for Matt, but Matt doesn’t know the
feeling. When Matt turned 18-years-old. His parents allow him to drink liquor on some special occasions.
One day, at one of their friends’ birthdays, Matt got drunk, and Jacky was there to take care of him but
because of the spirit of liquor on his body, he took advantage of Jacky who had special feelings for him, so
she did not refuse. After a month, Jacky discovered that she was pregnant. If you were in Jacky’s situation,
what would you do? I will __________.
A. Go to far-flung areas where no one knows me.
B. Proceed to abortion to end a pregnancy and live a normal life.
 C. Blame Matt for what he did and tell your parents that he raped you.
D. Continue pregnancy and take necessary measures and ensure best health.
49. Which of the following is a status where responsible couples arrive after making a decision to have a family?
A. Courtship C. Marriage
B. Dating D. Parenthood

50. Which sentence does NOT demonstrate responsible parenting?

A. Aling Maring and Mang Kepeng send their children to the best school.
B. Mr. and Mrs. Castro motivate their children to further develop their skills.
C. Mang Carding and Aling Puring discipline their children in front of everyone.
D. Mr. and Mrs. Legaspi always find time for their children despite their busy schedules.