GEN.RICARDO G. PAPA SR.

MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL-Annex

THIRD PRELIMINARY TEST IN MAPEH 8

Name: ____________________________________________________ Section: _______________________

DIRECTIONS: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the letters only.

1. The Carnatic music of India is also called “Temple music” because_______

a. they believe that music was a gift from heaven.
b. it is directed to a Hindu-god.
c. the music was developed with Sanskrit language scripts in itself.
d. its music shows respect and love to their religion.
2. During Diwali celebration, these are used by Hindus in India to light their driveways or outside their house.
a. Diyas b. Candles c. Torch d. Light Bulbs
3. The Grade 8 students are having their quiz about the mechanics of Scrabble; Ms. Reign loudly dictates the question about the
meaning of DWS. Which of the following words best define it?
a. Double Word Score c. Dual Word Square
b. Double Way Square d. Duplicate Word Score
4. In what stage of infection will you consider a person if one is exposed to the sneeze or cough of a tuberculosis patient?
a. Acute stage b. Prodromal stage c. Incubation stage d. Declining stage
5. This musical instrument of India is characterized by the use of air to execute the various resonator. It is also known as “blown
air”.
a. Ghan b. Avanaddh c. Vitat d. Sushir
6. You are asked by your mother to create design or patterns on the walls or the floor of your house using finely ground
sand/powder in different colors. What artwork is it?
a. Diwali b. Rangoli c. Swastika d. Lakshmi
7. How can one contract HIV/AIDS?
a. Through Kissing and hugging b. Breathing The same air
c. Sharing the same eating utensils d. Sexual Intercourse
8. The last player from your team is ahead in score; however, he still has tiles such as B, C and V. How many points will be
deducted if he won’t be able to place these tiles on the board?
a. 6 b. 10 c. 12 d. 14
9. This Israeli folk song (Zum Gali Gali) has a _______ meter which receives four beats per measure.
a. Duple b. Triple c. Quadruple d. Multiple
10. During your stay in Kyrgystan, you wanted to buy hand-made carpets or rugs. What do you call those carpets?
a. Shirdaks b. Keteni c. Tush Kyiz d. Diyas
11. Joya is reviewing the history of chess; suddenly one of his classmates asked them about the young man who traveled in
Europe to beat all the challengers in the London Tourney (1851). Which of the following famous Chess players should he
answer?
a. Howard Staunton b. Adolf Anderssen c. Paul Morphy d. Wilhelm Steinitz
12. Which among the given emerging and reemerging diseases is considered if bacteria can be transmitted through the urine of
infected animals or urine contaminated environment to human and animals if they have cuts or abrasion on the skin.
a. Chikungunya b.Meningococcemia c. Influenza d. Leptospirosis
13. How can you categorize the song Zum Gali Gali of Israel wherein the context lies outside the religious domain?
a. Devotional b. Secular c. Folk song d. Liturgical
14. This is where you will be able to find lively and flamboyant colored trucks which show landscapes, famous personalities,
flowers and trees.
a. Pakistan b. Turkmenistan c. Tajikistan d. Uzbekistan
15. It’s your friend’s turn to place a Domino tile; however, he doesn’t have any tile that matches the last domino. Which of the
following procedures should he do?
a. Pass his turn. c. Get a tile from the boneyard.
b. Think outside the box. d. Review the scoresheet.
16. A person is showing the signs and symptoms of a certain disease. What stage of infection would you consider?
a. Acute stage b. Prodromal stage c. Incubation stage d. Declining stage
17. This traditional music of India is found in the northern and central regions with Persian influences and from existing religious
and folk music.
Carnatic b. Hindustani c. Khyal d. Kriti
18. In Indian literature, these two great epics emerged during the Islamic Ascendancy or Transition period.
a. Mahabharata and Ramayana b. Mahabrata and Rama
c. Ramayana and Sita d. Mahabhrata and Sita
19. Angelika is behind in scores; fortunately, she noticed that she can still make it using her last tiles. Which of the following
steps can help her win the game?
a. Aim for the single points. c. Think of a word that can fit in Double Word Score.
b. Look for the Double Letter Score. d. Just use the blank tiles to end the game.
20. The sentences below show different ways on how one can prevent acquiring communicable diseases. Which one is not a
good practice to consider?
a. Use only your own personal belongings b. If you are sick stay and rest at home
c. Make it a habit to wash your hands regularly d. You let others use your drinking bottle/glass
21. Generally, Indian music remains fundamental to the lives of the people of India as a source of
I. Spiritual inspiration III. Entertainment
II. Livelihood IV. Cultural expression
a. I, II, and III b. II, III and I c. I, III, and IV d. II, IV and III
22. In Turkmenistan, this homespun silk is used to create beautiful dresses worn by Turkmen women on special occasions.
a. Tush Kyiz b. Looms c. Cushions d. Keteni
23. Alfred and Journey are playing a 3-minute Chess. Which Physical Fitness Components can help them the most?
a. Power b. Flexibility c. Reaction Time d. Coordination
24. Based on the following symptoms, congestion either in the nasal sinuses or lungs, runny nose, cough, sore throat, body
aches, fatigue, which do you think is the possible communicable disease one has acquired?
 a. Dengue b. HIV and AIDS c. Tuberculosis d. Acute respiratory Infection
25. These instruments are described as membranous percussive instruments which typically comprises a drum.
a. Avanaddh b. Sushir c. Ghan d. Tat
26. In Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan, what is known as embroidered wall hangings which is looks attractive?
a. Keteni b. Shirdaks c. xxx d. Tush Kyiz
27. Courtney has an advantage in her pieces’ position. However, she needs to place her king in safe squares with the aid of the
rook. Which of the following legal moves should be made?
a. En passant b. Check the opponent’s king c. Castling d. Double check
28. What is the best way to show that you care about yourself when you do physical activities and you sweat a lot and feel
thirsty?
a. Use your own personal things b. Wash hands often
c. Use your own drinking bottle or glass d. Wear clean clothes
29. It is a traditional Hebrew song relating to the formation of the State of Israel, originating sometime around its creation in
1948. The pioneers referred to in the song were the Jewish settlers who built the new Israel.
a. Mo Li Hua b. Arirang c. Gali Gali d. Zum Gali Gali
30. This structure was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife and could be found in India.
a. Ajanta Caves b. Shiva c. Taj Mahal d. Sigiriya
31. A traditional Sino-European domino set was borrowed by Reginald and Ryuji; they are now counting the tiles to make sure
that it is complete. How many tiles should they expect to count?
a. 28 b. 55 c. 91 d. 136
32. What disease occurs when the pathogens of these communicable diseases enter the body and make the immune system
weak by destroying the important cells to fight the diseases and infection.
a.Tuberculosis b. HIV/ AIDS c. Pneumonia d. STI
33. Which of the following musical instruments of Israel is classified as aerophone?
a. Shofar b. Psalterion c. Goblet d. Jewish lyre
34. If you’re a Hindu and want to celebrate Diwali, you will be preparing Diyas for you to be able to participate in the 3–5-day
festivities. They believe that the goddess of wealth and prosperity will visit their house. Who is the goddess that they are
referring to?
a. Venus b. Diyas c. Lakshmi d. Sita
35. Shin is a tactical chess player; she always keeps the most powerful piece in chess on the board. Which piece is this?
a. Knight b. Rook c. Bishop d. Queen
36. Which among the following re-emerging diseases is a bacterial infection?
a. Meningococcemia b. SARS c. Avian Influenza d. Chikungunya
37. It was played with a plectrum when accompanying singing or dancing but was apparently plucked with the fingers when used
as a solo instrument. What musical instrument of Israel is this?
a.Shofar b. Psalterion c. Goblet d. Oud
38. You were on a tour in Pakistan and went to Mohenjo Daro, Kot Diji, and Harrapa which are considered as famous tourist
attractions, these three locations are also referred to as?
a. Colonial settlements b. Post-colonial Settlements
c. Pre-Islamic Settlements d. Islamic Settlements
39. Phoebe is having a hard time holding the Scrabble tiles properly. Which Physical Fitness Components can help her the
most?
a. Power b. Flexibility c. Reaction Time d. Coordination
40. Which among the given programs and policies on communicable diseases prevention pertains to prevention and control of
HIV/ AIDS?
a. RA 7719 b. RA 8504 c. NTP d. PhilMIS
41. The music of India reflects different aspects of Asian culture, which of the following statements best describes Indian music?
a. It is as diverse as its many cultures.
b. It is characterized by its own unique rhythms, melodies, and lyrics.
c. One aspect of their vocal music uses melismatic singing with nasal vocal quality.
d. It is a combination of classical, folk, and popular music
42. You are a Trader or Merchant during the Ancient period; you used this item mainly for making sure your goods are
untampered or the valuable goods inside are not tampered or exchanged with other items.
a. Statues b. Statuettes c. Steatite Seals d. Stones
43. Mr. Villamor is discussing the history of Domino; a student asked abruptly about its word origin. Which of the following words
best defines it?
a. master b. landlord c. boss d. leader
44. What government agency is responsible for conducting studies on pathology, prevention and cure of diseases?
a. NEC b. NCOC c. RITM d. FDA
45. The vocal music of India uses melismatic singing with nasal vocal quality, which Philippine tradition can we compare this
style of singing to?
a.Festivals b. Harana c. Kundiman d. Pasyon
46. In a nomadic way of living, they use this as their home that could be built in a different location.
a. Yurts b. Tents c. Settlement d. Camp
47. Lyn and Princess have a report about the chess mechanics; a classmate asked them about the movement of the Knight.
Which of the following moves should they choose?
a. Diagonal line b. Vertical line c. L-shape d. Horizontal line
48. Which among the following is the number one cause of morbidity in the Philippines in a 2014 survey?
a. Acute respiratory infection b. Tuberculosis c. Influenza d. Bronchitis
49. At the start of a Domino game with you friends, you noticed that no one has the highest and the same double pips. If this is
the case, how could you determine the first player?
a. Each player should return their tiles. c. Each player should get additional tiles.
b. Each player should tell their highest pips. d. Each player should just start the game.
50. In every country, people are making things that are used in daily activities which help them have an easier way of living.
These are called_____.
a. Utilitarian tools b. Architectures . Carvings d. Applications