VITALI NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

P.E
General Directions: 1. Read each question carefully; 2. Write in CAPITAL LETTERS; 3. Do not use mobile phone while the test is going on; & 4.
Strictly NO ERASURE

1. Shiva is a comic-dancer with four-armed figure. Each hand has different representations. What does the first thing he’s holding and what does it
represent?
A. drum said to be the first sound heard during the creation of the world C. pointing down where he dances with the dwarf
B. fire he used it to destroy D. pointing up as reassuring gesture
2. India has a lot of famous landmarks which makes tourist amazed with a touch of their history and culture reflected on their art. Which among the
following Indian art that is made of rock-cut cave monuments that was created dates back from the 2nd century?
A. image of Shiva B. Ajanta cave C. mogul period D. taj majal
3. During the mogul period in India, one of the most splendid examples of architecture and now became famous landmark that was created in
loving memory of his wife by Shah Jahan. What was the landmark created in 1632?
A. Taj Majal B. Mahabharata and Ramayana C.Ajanta Cave D. Shiva
4. Shiva is a comic-dancer with four-armed figure. Each hand has different representations. What does the second hand represents?
A. drum said to be the first sound heard during the creation of the world C. pointing down where he dances with the dwarf
B. fire he used it to destroy D. pointing up as reassuring gesture
5. What does Indian people and the Philippines has in common in terms of preparation of houses during a special celebration in relation to their
culture and traditions?
A. other would go to their sacred places and ask for blessings C. other religious individuals in both countries light a candle during celebration
B. they both decorate their houses and put some tables outside D. they both clean their houses and open the doors and window to receive blessings
6. Shiva is a comic-dancer with four-armed figure. Each hand has different representations. What does the third hand represents?
A. drum said to be the first sound heard during the creation of the world
B. fire he used it to destroy
C. pointing down where he dances with the dwarf
D. pointing up as reassuring gesture
7. Which among the following statement is TRUE about the Indian Art?
A. The Ajanta Cave in India created way back 1st century.
B. Paintings and sculptures are also considered to be Buddhist religious art
C. The Ajanta cave is made up of 20 rock-cut cave monuments
D. They don’t have other form of visual art in india aside from the Ajanta cave
8. Why did the people of Pakistan created the Mohenjo Daro, Harappa and Kot Diji?
A. To have a landmark for tourist attraction
 B. To have their own identity in terms of visual art
C. To have pre-Islamic settlement for the people of Pakistan
D. To have an area where people can ahng out
9. Shiva is a comic-dancer with four-armed figure. Each hand has different representations. What does the fourth hand represents?
A. drum said to be the first sound heard during the creation of the world C. pointing down where he dances with the dwarf
B. fire he used it to destroy D. pointing up as reassuring gesture
10. Why do Indians need to clean their house during the Festival of Lights?
A. because it is part of their ritual to clean their house during the Diwali
B. because it is already their annual habit to clean their house and open their windows
C. because they believe that if they clean their house they will receive a lot of money.
D. because they believe if their house is clean and open their windows, Lakshmi the goddess of wealth will enter their house.
11. One of the most beautiful and most pleasing art forms of India.
A. Rangoli B. Diwali C. Diya D. Shiva
12. Celebrated by Hindus in India and all around the world in October or November. It is the Hindu New Year and is either a 3-day or 5-day holiday
depending on where you come from.
A. Rangoli B. Diwali C. Diya D. Shiva
13-15 TRUE or FALSE
13. Hindus believed that she cannot enter a house which is not lit up, so every household burns special Diwali clay lamps (diyas) to light the way for
the goddess, which is why the holiday is also known as the 'Festival of Lights'.
14. RAMAYANA the art of making designs or patterns on the walls or the floor of the house, uses finely ground white powder along with different
colors.
15. Mohenjo Daro Harappa and Kot Diji are among the pre-Islamic settlements that are now tourist attractions.

• Ancient Period
• Classical Period Islamic Period
• Mogul Period
• Period of Indian Art
• Anjanta Cave
• Shiva
• Taj Mahal
• Mahabharata and Ramayana