MONTHLY TEST IN ARTS 8

S.Y. 2019- 2020

NAME: ____________________________________ K: _____ P: _____ U: _____

SECTION: ____________________________________ DATE: _________________

I. A. Direction: Read the questions carefully. Choose and blacken the circle that
corresponds to your answer. (K)

1. Loi Krathong is a Thai term which means ___________.

A. a lighted river C. set of drums
B. a lighted sky D. to float a basket

2. Yi Peng is a Thai term which means ___________.

A. a lighted river C. set of drums
B. a lighted sky D. to float a basket

3. The Japanese term for a helmet scarf worn as symbol of perserverance, effort,
and courage is called ___________.
A. fundoshi C. happi
B. hachimaki D. harakage

4. The symbol showing the opposing but complementary principles that make up a
harmonious world is called ___________.
A. Hong bao C. nuan hua
B. nien D. yin yang

5. The Todo Kaido Drum Festival is celebrated in ___________.

A. China C. Japan
B. Korea D. Singapore

6. According to legend, what event took place on the day of the Dragon Boat
Festival?
A. Ancient dragons came down from heaven to fight for the Chinese against the Mongols
B. A huge earthquake was caused by the fall of a great dragon
C. Poet Qu Yuan committed suicide when he learned of the defeat of his country
D. The Moon failed to shine for five straight days

7. Which Chinese Festival celebrates the love of a cowhand and a maiden from
heaven?
A. Double Ninth Festival C. Qingming Festival
B. Night of Sevens D. Winter Solstice

8. During which festival do people climb to the top of a hill and drink
chrysanthemum tea?
A. Chinese New Year C. Moon Festival
B. Double Ninth Festival D. Night of Sevens

9. What is special about the day of the Winter Solstice Festival?

A. It celebrates the lucky number nine
B. It is the first day of the New Year
C. It is a day to celebrate love
D. It is on the seventh day of the seventh month

10. What is the main tradition celebrated during the Moon Festival?
A. Climbing to the top of a hill
B. Eating moon cakes
C. Praying for a good husband
D. Staying up all night
II. 11-20. BEIJING OPERA MASK (This will be done prior to the examination schedule) (P)

Criteria for artwork:

Creativity- 5 points Resourcefulness- 5 points Total- 10 points

21-25. With your personalized mask that you have been created, what is the meaning of the
designs and colors that you put into it?
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III. 26-35. Direction: Answer the question with minimum of 5 sentences. (U)

For you, what makes an authentic Southeast Asian festivity? Justify your answer.
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Criteria:

Content- 5 points
Clarity- 5 points
TOTAL- 10 points

Submitted to:

Ms. Cherieladd C. Mojica

O.C.I. Coordinator, Other Discipline Subjects

Approved by:

Mrs. Teresita G. Arizobal

School Principal