Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
DIVISION OF BOHOL
City of Tagbilaran

CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS

DIAGNOSTIC TEST
Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions
SY 2021-2022 – First Semester
NAME: ALDRIN R. RANAS Date: _ Score:_
Grade Level/Track: G-12 EIM __ Subject Teacher:

Direction: Read each question/statement carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer. Kindly use
separate answer sheet.
1. What type of instrument commonly known as gangsa and played is by the groups in the
Cordillera region among the Islam and animist groups in the Southern Philippines?
a. Kalaleng c. Tongatong
b. Flat gong d. Diwdiw-as
2. What kind of Philippine dance involves two individual performers hitting bamboopoles, using
them to beat, tap, and slide on the ground, in co-ordination with one or more dancers who
steps over and in between poles?
Rondalla c. Tinikling
a. Cariñosa d. Street dance
3. It refers to a dance where dancers used two bamboo sticks as materials for dancing.
a. Singkil c. Carinosa
b. Rondalla d. Tinikling
4. What kind of art is form of religious propaganda Introduced by Spaniards during 16th century.
a. Drawing c. Sketching
b. Painting d. Free hand sketching
5. Contemporary dance is a popular form of dance developed during the middle portion of the
twentieth century and has since grown to become one of the dominating performance genres
for formally trained dancers throughout the world. What kind of dance symbolizes flying birds
and is musically-paired to the beat of gongs?
a. Lumagen c. Banga
b. Tinikling d. Singkil
6. Salakot is one of the native products that we all see in the cities, urban and other places. If you
are going to make one salakot. What material are you going to use?
a. Textile c. Abaca
b. Rugs d. Nipis
7. What does the acronym GAMABA stand for?
a. Gawad sa Mangagawa ng Bayan c. Gawa ng Manglilikha ng Bayan
b. . Gawa ng Manglililok ng Bayan d. Gawad sa Manglilkha ng Bayan
8. He is the National Artist in sculpture in1976.He is the most outstanding Filipino sculptor today.
He produced towering abstracts in metal, steel and wood. Who is this Filipino modern artist?
a. Allegorical Harpoon c. Napoleon Abueva
b. Carlos Francisco d. Vicente Manansala
9. In our regions there are many kind of weaving. If you are going to make one but you are going to
use a rag, what kind of weaving will you make?
a. Inabel weaving c. Inabal weaving
b. Mat weaving d. Tinalak weaving
10. J. Paul Getty Museum said “Art made and produced by artists living today”. What is being
described in J. Paul Getty Museum’s statement ” ?
a. Arts c. Philippine art
b. Contemporary arts d. Cultural art
11. In what year did the Senate of the Philippines adopted Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 765 aimed at
recognizing the accomplishments of the country’s living treasures?
a. 2012 b. 2013 c. 2014 d. 2015

DIAGNOSTIC TEST
Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions
SY 2021-2022 – First Semester
NAME: ALDRIN R. RANAS Date: _ Score:_
Grade Level/Track: G-12 EIM __ Subject Teacher:

Direction: Read each question/statement carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer. Kindly use
separate answer sheet.
1. What type of instrument commonly known as gangsa and played is by the groups in the
Cordillera region among the Islam and animist groups in the Southern Philippines?
a. Kalaleng c. Tongatong
b. Flat gong d. Diwdiw-as
2. What kind of Philippine dance involves two individual performers hitting bamboopoles, using
them to beat, tap, and slide on the ground, in co-ordination with one or more dancers who
steps over and in between poles?
Rondalla c. Tinikling
a. Cariñosa d. Street dance
3. It refers to a dance where dancers used two bamboo sticks as materials for dancing.
a. Singkil c. Carinosa
b. Rondalla d. Tinikling
4. What kind of art is form of religious propaganda Introduced by Spaniards during 16th century.
a. Drawing c. Sketching
b. Painting d. Free hand sketching
5. Contemporary dance is a popular form of dance developed during the middle portion of the
twentieth century and has since grown to become one of the dominating performance genres
for formally trained dancers throughout the world. What kind of dance symbolizes flying birds
and is musically-paired to the beat of gongs?
a. Lumagen c. Banga
b. Tinikling d. Singkil
6. Salakot is one of the native products that we all see in the cities, urban and other places. If you
are going to make one salakot. What material are you going to use?
a. Textile c. Abaca
b. Rugs d. Nipis
7. What does the acronym GAMABA stand for?
a. Gawad sa Mangagawa ng Bayan c. Gawa ng Manglilikha ng Bayan
b. . Gawa ng Manglililok ng Bayan d. Gawad sa Manglilkha ng Bayan
8. He is the National Artist in sculpture in1976.He is the most outstanding Filipino sculptor today.
He produced towering abstracts in metal, steel and wood. Who is this Filipino modern artist?
a. Allegorical Harpoon c. Napoleon Abueva
b. Carlos Francisco d. Vicente Manansala
9. In our regions there are many kind of weaving. If you are going to make one but you are going to
use a rag, what kind of weaving will you make?
a. Inabel weaving c. Inabal weaving
b. Mat weaving d. Tinalak weaving
10. J. Paul Getty Museum said “Art made and produced by artists living today”. What is being
described in J. Paul Getty Museum’s statement ” ?
a. Arts c. Philippine art
b. Contemporary arts d. Cultural art
11. In what year did the Senate of the Philippines adopted Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 765 aimed at
recognizing the accomplishments of the country’s living treasures?
a. 2012 b. 2013 c. 2014 d. 2015
Direction: Read each question/statement carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer. Kindly use
separate answer sheet.
1. In this art tradition, art forms were primarily influenced by the area where our
ancestors prosper.
a. Ethnic Tradition c. American Colonial Tradition
b. Spanish Colonial Tradition d. Contemporary Art Tradition
2. In this art tradition, art forms were primarily influenced by religion.
a. Ethnic Tradition c. American Colonial Tradition
b. Spanish Colonial Tradition d. Contemporary Art Tradition forms
3. Philippine Contemporary Arts can be found _____ .
a. at home c. in the streets
b. in school d. all of the above
4. Manga is an example of _____ .
a. Applied Art c. Performance Art
b. Literary Art d. Visual Art
5. Contemporary Art is an expression of our _____ .
a. fear c. times
b. negativity d. weakness
6. It is an expression of artistic ideas through images, structures, and tactile work.
a. Visual Art c. Modern Art
b. Contemporary Art d. Integrative Art
7. It is a combination of vocal sounds, instrumental sounds, or both that produce
form of beauty, harmony, and expression of emotions.
a. Music c. Dance
b. Film d. Painting
b. Painting d. Theater
8. He is the first National Artist known as a world class painter.
a. Fernando Amorsolo c. Jose Tanig Joya
b. Guillermo Tolentino d. Napoleon Abueva
9. Carlos “ Botong “ V. Francisco is a Filipino National Artist for________.
a. Dance c. Visual Arts
b. Literature d. Film
10. This element of art is used to form shapes.
a. Color c. Proportion
b. Line d. Space
11. This principle of art refers to the dominance given to a certain element in an art.
a. Contrast c. Emphasis
b. Color d. Variety
12. This element of art expresses the three-dimensionality of objects in an art.
a. Form c. Line
b. Shape d. Movement
13. It is the style of design and method of construction of buildings and other physical
structures.
a. Sculpture c. Architecture
b. Painting d. Theater
14. It is also called a movie or motion picture.
a. Painting c. Dance
b. Film d. Theater
15. It is a performing art form consisting of purposefully selected sequences of
movement of body in a rhythmic way.
a. Theater c. Film
b. Dance d. Music
16. It is a performing art that is concerned almost exclusively with live performances
which present a significant sense of drama.
a. Theater c. Film
b. Dance d. Music
17. Which of the following is not an example of visual art?
a. Dance c. Sculpture
b. Painting d. Architecture
18. Which of the following is an example of performing art?
a. Film c. Theater
b. Sculpture d. Music

19. It is one of the platforms of Filipino to describe and portray the practices, behavior,
ideology, culture and tradition in their region or community.
a. Art c. Talent
b. Skill d. Technique
20. This is where resources are gathered and shared and where culture is performed.
a. Nature c. Environment
b. Territory d. Surroundings
21. It is the overall policy making body, coordinating and grant giving agency for the
preservation, development, and promotion of Philippine Arts.
a. National Museum
b. Cultural Center of the Philippines
c. Metropolitan Museum of the Philippines
d. National Commission for Culture and the Arts
22. It is the leading institution for the arts and culture in the Philippines by promoting
artistic excellence and nurturing the broadest publics to participate in art making
and appreciation.
a. Ben Cab Museum c. National Museum
b. Art Fair Philippines d. Cultural Center of the Philippines
23. It is one of the major museums in the Philippines. This museum was among the
first to develop and extend its audience by embracing the philosophy of art for all.
a. ManilArt c. National Museum
b. Ben Cab Museum d. Metropolitan Museum of the Philippines
24. It houses the permanent collection of Philippine National Artist Benedicto Cabrera in several galleries.
a. Art Fair Philippines
b. Ben Cab Museum
c. Cultural Center of the Philippines
d. National Commission for Culture and the Arts
25. Contemporary Art is not prominent in the Philippines.
Many contemporary Philippine artworks are admired and respected.
a. Both statements are FALSE.
b. Both statements are TRUE.
c. The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE.
d. The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE.
26. Contemporary Arts have different elements.
These elements that are put together to come up with a distinct artwork.
a. Both statements are FALSE.
b. Both statements are TRUE.
c. The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE.
d. The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE.
27. The architecture of the Philippines reflects the country’s cultural heritage
and the need to adapt to the environment.
Fair and Functional architecture can be seen in the use of clean, smooth
lines and the usage of light and ventilation.
a. The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE.
b. The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE.
c. Both statements are TRUE.
d. Both statements are FALSE.
28. Philippine Visual Art is the joining of both ethnic and western traditions in
line of subject and the use of medium.
Filipino Visual artist still use native forms and subjects.
a. The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE.
b. The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE.
c. Both statements are TRUE.
d. Both statements are FALSE.
29. Which of the following descriptions of an artwork refers to the principle of
balance?
a. A photo of a seesaw with two kids equally distant from the fulcrum of the
seesaw.
b. A drawing of caricatures of each member of a family.
c. A digital art of red tomatoes and one green tomato.
d. None of the above.
30. Which of the following descriptions of an artwork refers to the principle of rhythm?
a. A photo of a seesaw with two kids equally distant from the fulcrum of the
seesaw.
b. A drawing of caricatures of each member of a family.
c. A digital art of red tomatoes and one green tomato.
d. None of the above.
31. Which of the following descriptions of an artwork refers to the principle of emphasis?
a. A photo of a seesaw with two kids equally distant from the fulcrum of the 7 seesaw.
b. A traditional painting of caricatures of each member of a family.
c. A digital drawing of red tomatoes and one green tomato.
d. None of the above.
32. Which of the following are the elements of art?
I. Movement II. Texture III. Proportion IV. Form
a. I and II c. I and III
b. III and IV d. II and IV
33. The following art forms originated from North Luzon, except?
A. Puni C. Saniculas
B. Pabalat D. Pagbuburd
34. Which of the following contemporary forms show the evidence of embroidery as
a technique?
A. Loom Bands and Taka C. Stitching and Taka
B. Taka and Paper Maché D. Loom Bands and Stitching
35. Art Fair Philippines is the premier platform for exhibiting and selling the best in
modern and contemporary Philippine Visual Art.
Art Fair Philippines aims to mirror the vibrant local art scene of Filipino Art
practitioners.
a. The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE.
b. The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE.
c. Both statements are TRUE.
d. Both statements are FALSE.
36. Final Art file is considered as a premier gallery institution in the Philippines.
The Fourteen Artist Award mark the turnings in and of Philippine Contemporary
Art.
a. The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE.
b. The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE.
c. Both statements are TRUE.
d. Both statements are FALSE
37. Which of the following statement/s is/are false?
Statement 1: Modern Art refers to the practice of art from 1970s to the present.
Statement 2: Contemporary Art refers to the practice of art from 1860s to the 1960s.
a. Only Statement 1 is false. c. Both statements are false.
b. Only Statement 2 is false. d. Both statements are not false
38. Which of the following statement/s is/are true?
Statement 1: Elements and principles of art help viewers to understand arts.
Statement 2: Elements of Art is essential in understanding principles of art.
a. Only Statement 1 is true. c. Both statements are true.
b. Only Statement 2 is true. d. Both statements are not true.
39. Which of the following statements is true in terms of Understanding
the National Artist Award?
I. The National Artist Award was established in 1975
II. National Artist Award doesn’t share the same prestige of the
Gawad Manlilikha Award
III. National Artist Award is conferred every three years through a
rigorous deliberation and selection.
IV. National Artist Award was established in 1972 under the
Presidential Decree No. 1001 signed by Ramon Magsaysay
a. I and II c. III only
b. III and IV d. IV only
40. Which of the following statements are not true?
I. Barter of Panay is a mural in the Virata School of Business
II. Fernando Amorsolo portrays portraits of prominent individuals from
Commonwealth and World War.
III. Oblation statue of Guillermo Tolentino symbolizes Nationalism and
Freedom
IV. Napoleon Abueva uses various materials in his public sculptures.
a. I, II, III and IV b. II and III c. III only d. III and I

Prepared by: Joram T. Buntod