Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII - Central Visayas
DIVISION OF CITY SCHOOLS - TAGBILARAN
Tagbilaran City

DIAGNOSTIC TEST in MAPEH 8

Name: _____________________________________ Grade/Section: __________ Score: ________
MUSIC
01. It is an orchestra that combines some of the percussion and wind instruments of the piphat
with stretched string section.
A. Fugue B. Chackee C. Piphat D. Khruang Sai
02. The reason why Thailand is called as “Land of the Free”
A. Never ruled by Western power B. It has beautiful culture
C. Easily accessed D. Very progressive
03. The Pinpeat is a Cambodian musical ensemble. Which of the following instruments does NOT
belong to pinpeat?
A. Samphor B. Skorthom C. Khaong-wong D. Kognvong
04. How is Chinese music described?
A. It is gentle and lyrical B. It is slow in tempo and is very peaceful
C. It is slow and melancholy D. It is meditative and highly ritualized
05. Which of the following instruments does NOT belong to the group?
A. Tsuzumi B. Odaiko C. Taiko D. Changgo
06. These are the religious forms of Korean music.
A. Arirang and Ariko B. Buddhist and Shaman music
C. Siprido and Byung D. None of the above
07. This refers to the music from South of India.
A. Carnatic B. Hindustani C. Ghazal D. Qawwali
08. A special call to prayer and repentance; it is sounded on the High Holidays (the Jewish
New Year and Day of Atonement)
A. Jewish lyre B. Psalterion C. Shofar D. Darbuk
09. To what vocal music this describes: Traditional expressions of love, separation, and loneliness;
tells about both the pain of oss of the lover and the beauty of love in spite of that pain.
A. Ghazal B. Qawwali C. Carnatic D. Hindustani
10. Why is Wayang Kulit important?
A. It evokes imagination, independence, and creativity.
B. It serves as a carrier of myth, morality play, and form of religious experience rolled
into one.
C. It shows the Asian charm and attracted much attention from Western audiences.
D. It draws from history, anecdotes, and folk legends, reflecting Chinese core values
such as loyalty and filial piety.
11. What are those acts in Wayang Kulit performance which symbolize stages and spiritual
development in the life of the story’s hero?
A. Pathet Manyura, Pathet Nem, Pathet Sanga
B. Pathet Manyuri, Pathet Name, Pathet Sung
D. Puppet Doll, Puppet Name, Puppet Soul
12. What is the major function of the Gamelan orchestra?
A. Accompany stage action during the performance.
B. Accompany ritualistic prayers before the play.
C. Accompany the singers during the performance.
D. Accompany stylistic dance presentations.
ARTS

13. Which is NOT true about okir?

 A. It has a pattern which are used in Maranao art.
B. It is an art depicting the indigenous originality and skill of the Maranao.
C. It is an artistic design of the Maranao native inhabitants of Southern Philippines.
D. It reveals the distinct and original culture and civilization of Maranaos being imitated by
other culture.
14. It refers to a whole repertoire of folk motifs which consists of plant forms that figures prominently
in their artwork from weaving to carving, to brass cast pieces.
A. Batik B. Drop C. Okir D. Titik
15. Farmers in Malaysia used this kite as scarecrows in the fields and as a means to lull their
children to sleep.
A. Airplane B. Balloon C. Parachute D. Wau Kite
16. How is a common kite constructed?
A. By just pasting the bamboo to a desired design
B. Making a frame
C. Insert the cellophane to the stick
D. Tie each ends of the stick to the ends of the cellophane.
17. How do the ancient Koreans embody the significance of tradition while allowing them to
realize their full self-expression?
A. Through creating origamis B. Through the wearing of Tal or Ta’l
C. Through producing Ukiyo-e prints D. Through making decorative knots
18. Ikat weaving is common in China, India and Japan because ___________.
I. These three places are neighboring countries.
II. These countries have some common traditions that are influenced by the Region.
III. These countires had been influenced by emperors thus they influenced their arts.

A. I only B. II only C. III only D. All of the above

19. The image of Shiva is represented by four-armed figure. In this figure, one hand holds the
destroy with which he destroys, another holds a drum, which is the first sound heard in the
world during creation, then the third arm points up in a reassuring gesture, and a fourth arm
points down to the ______ in which he dances to.
A. Giant B. Ant C. Dwarf D. Lizard
20. What art forms can be seen in the Ajanta Caves of Maharashtra, India?
A. Painting and Drawing B. Painting and Sculptures
C. Architecture and Sculpture D. Dancing and Singing
21. In what country does the most unique and beautiful carpets in the world are produced?
A. Kyrgystan B. Turkmenistan C. Uzbekistan D. Kazakhstan
22. Which is NOT true about the theater arts of Japan, China and Indonesia?
A. Kabuki, Peking Opera and Wayang Kulit are very popular in their respective country.
B. Kabuki, Peking Opera and Wayang Kulit are accompanied with their music and
musical instruments.
C. Kabuki, Peking Opera and Wayang Kulit represent the country’s beautiful tradition and
cultural heritage.
D. Kabuki, Peking Opera and Wayang Kulit are forms of entertainment.
23. Why do Peking Opera and Kabuki use different colors in their performances?
A. Color is the most exciting component of an art.
B. Colors allow audience to create his own individuality and flare.
C. People love to watch performance with different colors.
D. The colors that are used in Peking Opera and Kabuki have different meanings.
24. How is Wayang Kulit related to Nang Shadow Puppet?
A. Both are religious beliefs to honor gods and goddesses
B. Both are traditional dance theater in Indonesia
C. Both are puppet theatrical arts
D. None of the above

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

25. Which statement is true?

A. Exercise promotes physical well-being
B. Regular exercise improves the quality of life.
C. Regular exercise reduces the risk of diabetes.
 D. All of the above.
26. Which is NOT true about physical activity?
A. A little physical activity is better than none.
B. Physical activity may increase longevity.
C. Physical activity must be a part of daily exercise.
D. Regular exercise makes you healthy.
27. Which of the following statements below is correct regarding exercise intensity?
A. A muscular person lifts heavy weights.
B. Cardio heart rate is above normal.
C. A person exercises harder than his/her normal activity.
D. All of the above
28. Which team sports wherein the objective is to shoot a ball through a basket horizontally
positioned to score points while following a set of rules?
A. Baseball B. Basketball C. Softball D. Volleyball
29. Which type of foul occurs when defenders make illegal contact with their opponents?
A. Defensive foul B. Offensive foul C. Personal foulD. Technical foul
30. A batter is out in the baseball/softball game when he/she misses ___ pitched ball?
A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five
31. What particular color of the cells on the scrabble board corresponds to a triple word score?
A. Light Blue B. Dark Blue C. Dark Red D. Pink
32. Which is NOT a benefit in playing board games (scrabble and chess)?
A. Increases problem-solving skills C. It exercises both sides of the brain
B. Increases the risk of mental illness D. Makes us happy
33. Moves to any square as far as it want, but only forward, backward, and to the sides.
A. Pawn B. Rook C. Knight D. Queen
34. Which of the following basic steps has the step pattern of step, close, step?
A. Bleking B. Change step C. Mincing D. Touch step
35. How many beats does a ³₄ time signature has?
A. 1, 2 to a measure B. 1, 2, 3 to a measure
C. 1, 2, 3, 4 to a measure D. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to a measure
36. Which of the following basic steps has a step pattern of heel – place, close?
A. bleking B. mincing C. stamp D. waltz

HEALTH
37. 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.
38. Jeyrald is going to a birthday party this weekend. This is the first time he was asked to attend by
his friends but then he discerns that his parents will not approve of it. He thinks that if he will
disobey his parents he could be in big trouble. In what step of decision making Jeyrald has to
follow?
A. Consider the consequences B. Decide
C. Determine the problem D. Evaluate
39. The statements below are referring to human sexuality, except one.
A. It is more about of who we are than about what we do.
B. It is the total of our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual responses.
C. It is an expression of sexual sensation and intimacy between persons.
D. Comprises broad range of behavior and processes.
40. Maria was given 100.00 pesos by her father for her allowance in 1 week.
A. Provide Physical Care and Love
B. Teach Children to be Financially Responsible
C. Inculcate Discipline
D. Guide Children to Grow Spiritually
41. Which of the following sentences state that parents have neglected the children? It is when __.
A. Parents send their children to school
B. They spend quality time with the children
C. They cannot provide for the children’s basic needs
D. They can provide proper medical care like immunizations
42. How does maturity affect marriage?
A. It builds an unhappy family.
B. It can break the relationship.
C. The couple can make good decisions.
D. It can make you irresponsible in handling relationships.
43. Which of the following statements about the period of convalescence is FALSE?
A. Some people die before reaching the period of convalescence.
B. The disease can often still be transmitted to others during the convalescence stage.
C. During the convalescence stage, people return to their pre-illness state.
D. During the period of convalescence, microbial replication slowly continues to occur.
44. Which of the following is the best definition of a communicable disease?
A. An illness that can be spread from one infected being to another.
B. An illness that is caused by viruses only.
C. An illness that cannot be prevented.
D. An illness that is common to human beings only.
45. Ways to limit exposure to communicable disease:
A. Washing your hands
B. Eating a balanced diet and participating in physical activities
C. Learn stress management techniques
D. All of the above.
46. Every time a cigarette is lighted, smoke is emitted. The smoke that comes out of the lighted
end of a cigarette or pipe is inhaled by ___.
A. Mainstream smoker B. Sidestream smoker
C. Third-hand smoker D. Fourth-hand smoke
47. Section 10 of RA 9211 also known as The Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 states that the Sales
or Distribution of tobacco products is prohibited w/in ___ from any point of the perimeter of a
school, public-playground, or other facility frequented particularly by minors.
A. 100cm B. 90cm C. 100m D. 90m
48. Alcoholic is now admitted in the ICU and in coma. I cannot talk and move anymore. My
nervous system is damaged already, who am I?
A. Heart failure B. Asthma C. Brain damage D. Bad breath

My Dear Students:

The scores you will get from this DIAGNOSTIC TEST will not affect your grades in the first quarter and the rest of the quarters.
This is only to test your prior knowledge in the subject.

Best regards,

Edsel Anunciado Lodonia, PhD

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