SECOND QUARTER UNIFIED TEST IN MAPEH GRADE 8

MUSIC EDUCATION

1. Which Korean music has a literal meaning of “music for the noble classes”?
A. Arirang B. Chong-ak C. Minsogak D. Sakura
2. Which of the following is a Chinese string instrument?
A. Biwa B. Haegum C. Pipa D. Shamisen
3. How is Chinese music described?
A. It is gentle and lyrical C. It is slow in tempo and is very peaceful
B. It is meditative and highly ritualized D. It is meditative and highly ritualized
4. Which of the following Japanese instruments is the counterpart of kayaegeum in Korea?
A. Geomungo B. Koto C. Shamisen D. Zheng
5. What melody is used in the folk song Mo Li Hua?
A. Diatonic B. Harmonic C. Melodic D. Pentatonic
6. What Korean folk song used as a symbol of Korea and Korean culture?
A. Arirang B. Gagaku C. Minyo 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 B. Confucius C. Luther D. Plato
8. How is the Arirang song classified?
A. Love song B. Parting song C. Song for spring D. Welcome song
9. Which of the following statements is true about the changgo?
A. It is a single-headed drum whose tone is altered by squeezing its laces
B. It is an hourglass-shaped double-headed drum made from animal skin.
C. It is a Japanese drum that has become the central instrument of the percussion ensemble.
D. It is a large hanging barrel drum.
10. Which of the following instruments recognized as the traditional Chinese flute?
A. Dizi B. Pengling C. Sheng D. Zheng
11. How is Japanese music described It is meditative and highly ritualized
A. It is gentle and lyrical C. It is slow in tempo and is very peaceful
B. It is meditative and highly spiritualized D. It is meditative and highly ritualized
12. Which of the following is a percussion instrument?
A. Nokan B. Odaiko C. Sheng D. Zheng
13. What do you call to a short tunes and are popular in Chinese urban areas?
A. Minyo B. Tabla C. Tala D. Xiaodiao

ARTS EDUCATION

14. Who is the legendary inventor of Chinese writing who got his ideas from observing animal’s
footprints and bird’s claw marks in the sand as well as natural phenomena?
A. Cai Lun B. Cangjie C. Lu Ban D. Mo Zhi
15. How did Korean mask originate?
A. It originated with religious meaning like the masks of the other countries which also have
religious or artistic origins.
B. It originated with the use for shamanistic rites and were kept within temples where they
honoured with offerings.
C. It has moving parts like winking or shifting eyes and moving mouths.
D. It is indeed one of the greatest contributions of Ancient China in the development of Arts.
16. Which of the following is the art of paper folding of Japan?
A. Calligraphy B. Ikebana C. Origami D. Painting
17. One of the three main types of roofs in traditional Chinese architecture that influenced other Asian
architecture is Sweeping. It means that _____________.
A. These roofs are used for residences of wealthy Chinese.
B. Temples are the usual subjects in East Asian painting.
C. More economical for common Chinese architecture.
D. It has curves that arise at the corners of the roof that are reserved for temples and places.
18. What is the first type of paper cutting design since paper was invented in China?
A. Jianzhi B. Marine C. Pad D. Zhongguo
19. Black, red and white, in the roles of colors in Korean mask, it indicates __________.
A. Bright and vibrant colors that help establish the ages and race of the figure.
B. Love for nature and care for without reservation.
C. Symbolize the idea that the wearer has two fathers, Mr. Red and Mr. White
D. The character was born of an adulterous mother.
20. Which of the following paper arts were used during the celebration of Shinto weddings to represent
the bride and the groom?
A. Hard-winged kites C. Paper folding sycee
B. Origami Butterflies D. Window flowers
21. Who was the first paper inventor of the Eastern Han Dynasty in China? He is indeed one the greatest.
A. Cai Lun B. Cangjie C. Lianpu D. Xie He
22. Which of the following Peking Opera face painting color representation is True?
A. Huang Pang-Red indicates devotion, courage, bravery,uprightness and loyalty
B. Zhu Wen-Green tells the audience that the character is not only impulsive and violent, he also
lacks self-restraint
C. Guan Ju-Black symbolizes roughness and fierceness. The black face indicates either a rough and
bold character or an impartial self-personality.
D. Zhang Fei-Purple stands for uprightness and cool-headedness. While a reddish purple face
indicates a just and noble character
23. The following are the main types of roofs in traditional Chinese architecture that influenced other
Asian architecture, EXCEPT ONE.
A. Multi-inclined B. Right inclined C. Straight inclined D. Sweeping
24. How is Peking Opera face painting done?
A. It is done with having moving parts like winking and shifting eyes and moving mouth.
B. It is done with different colors in accordance with the performing characters’ personality and
historical assessment.
C. It is done with forming origami butterflies to represent the bride and the groom.
D. It is done with having immovable parts like eyes and mouth.
25. The Chinese are famous in their beautiful handwriting called ______________.
A. Chinese Calligraphy B. Ikebana C. Origami D. Painting

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

26. Taking more than two steps without dribbling the ball is called:
A. A false start. B. Carrying C. Dribbling D. Traveling
27. Paul and Jake are in 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 B. Basketball C. Soccer 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 B. 15 seconds C. 24 seconds D. No time limit
30. How many players are allowed to play in the court of basketball game?
A. 8 B. 7 C. 6 D. 5
31. Which of the following describes chest pass?
A. A pass that originates from the chest and bounces to the intended receiver.
B. A pass that travels between players without hitting the floor.
C. A pass in basketball wherein the ball is thrown to the floor so that it bounces to the intended
receiver.
D. A pass that originates from the head and 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 ball down through the hoop?
A. Free throw B. Jumpshot C. Dunk shot D. Lay-up
33. Who is the inventor of the game basketball?
A. Alexander Cartwright C. James Naismith D. Luther Gulick D. William G. Morgan
34. To acquire the ball after a missed shot is called a _________.
A. Foul B. Free throw C. Lay-up D. Rebound
35. Which of the following object was first used as a hoop in basketball?
A. Buckets B. Metal hoops C. Old hat D. Peach basket
36. Basketball game starts with a jump ball.
A. True B. Partly true C. False D. Partly false
37. The basketball court has an area of _____________.
A. 88 ft. x 44 ft. B. 90 ft. x 46 ft. C. 92 ft. x 48 ft. D. 94 ft. x 50 ft.

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 B. Courtship C. Dating D. Marriage
39. What term refers to a legal union of a man and woman as husband and wife?
A. Courtship B. Dating C. Engagement D. Marriage
40. What phase of pregnancy that the mother starts to look pregnant and may begin to wear maternity
clothes?
A. First trimester B. Second trimester C. Third trimester D. None of the above
41. What term referred as the reproductive cell of man and woman join together to make a new human
cell?
A. Birth B. Fertilization C. Labor D. Pregnancy
42. Which do you think is the family structure of extended families?
A. Includes members such as parents, grandparents,and cousins
B. Includes one or more children who were born into other families
C. Includes the combination of two families, like two single parent marriage
D. Includes one parent and at least one child
43. What do you call to the courtship practice in Palawan where suitor use love riddles?
A. Balak B. Mapagsubahi C. Pangagad D. Pasaguli
44. In Batangas their courtship practiced 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
45. Which of the following statement 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.
46. What is the importance of newborn screening?
A. To identify the complications of the baby
B. To treat the baby with complications
C. To check the height and weight of the baby
D. To detect the ability of the baby
47. What type of dating where two people go on a date at the same time and place?
A. Double Date B. Group Date C. Standard Date D. All of the above
48. Below are the ingredients of a successful marriage, EXCEPT
A. Sharing B. Unfaithfulness C. Care D. Trust
49. Which food serving does one recommend for lactating mothers?
A. Big serving of cereals C. Big serving of red meat
B. Big serving of green leafy and yellow vegetables D. Processed foods
50. Sending love letters through a trusted friend or relative of a woman and giving presents to the woman
and her relatives is a courtship practice in ________.
A. Batangas B. Cebu C. Leyte D. Mindanao