Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ZAMBALES
BENEG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (301009)
BOTOLAN DISTRICT
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SECOND PERIODICAL EXAMINATION FOR MAPEH 8 (SY: 2023-2024)

Name: __________________________ Grade & Section: _____________ Date: ___________

DIRECTION: Read each item carefully and select the correct answer. Write only the
letter that correspond to your answer in your answer sheet.

1. How is the “Arirang” song classified?

A. welcome song C. song for spring
B. love song D. parting song
2. How is Chinese music described?
A. gentle and lyrical. C. meditative and highly ritualized.
B. slow in tempo and is very peaceful. D. slow and melancholy
3. The time signature used in the Japanese folk song “Sakura” is _____.
A. 2 4 C. 3 4
B. 2 2 D. 4 4
4. What melody is used in the folk song “Mo Li Hua”?
A. melodic C. diatonic
B. pentatonic D. harmonic
5. What meter is used in the Chinese folk song “Mo Li Hua”?
A. quadruple C. duple
B. triple D. compound
6. Sakura is a traditional folk song of Japan which means ______________.
A. cherry blossoms C. daisy flower
B. jasmine flower D. rose
7. What meter is used in the Japanese song “Sakura”?
A. compound C. quadruple
B. duple D. triple
8. What is the first so fa syllable used in the Japanese folk song Sakura?
A. do C. la
B. re D. ti
9. How are Kayageum, Pipa and Shamisen being played?
A. bowing C. pressing
B. plucking D. strumming
10.Which one is a moon-shaped lute with a shorter neck and four strings that is
used to accompany local operas?
A. yueqin C. pipa
B. ryuteki D. erhu
11.What mode does sakura use?
A. in-sen C. pentatonic
B. yo-sen D. a & b
12.Which of the following is one of China’s most popular instruments?
A. erhu C. koto
B. haegum D. shamisen
13.Which of the following statements about the changgo is correct?
A. It is large hanging barrel drum.
B. It is a single headed drum whose tone is altered by squeezing its laces.
C. It is an hour glass shaped double headed drum made from animal skin.
D. It is a Japanese drum that has become the central instrument of percussion

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14.The music of Korea has a slow tempo. This mean _________.
A. This gives a very peaceful and pensive character
B. This is evident in the culture and tradition of Korea
C. Most of musical genres are serious and calm in nature
D. None of the above
15.What musical scale was used in the song “Sakura”?
A. Diatonic C. pentatonic
B. Melodic D. heptatonic
16.What is the art of beautiful hand writing known for?
A. Calligraphy C. Woodblock printing
B. Landscape painting D. Origami
17.It was regarded as the highest form of Chinese painting.
A. Calligraphy C. Korean painting
B. Landscape painting D. Origami
18. A kabuki make up applied to villains and heroes.
A. Standard make up C. Huang Pang make up
B. kumadori make up D. Kesho make up
19.Painting subjects or theme of Japan is usually _____________.
A. Landscape painting C. Scenes from everyday life
B. Palaces and temples D. Flowers and birds
20.A korean mask that indicates that the character was born of an adulterous
mother.
A. dark faced mask C. red Mask
B. half Red/Half White mask D. blue mask
21.This mask is used for funeral services to help banish evil spirits.
A. Japanese mask C. Korean mask
B. Chinese mask D. Thai mask
22.What is the primary purpose of the Japanese paper cutting “Kirie”?
A. It is used in religious ceremonies and decoration.
B. It is used to attract good luck and drive away evil spirits
C. It is mostly for decorative purposes used to adorn walls
D. It is used for decorative purpose only.
23.Which of the following was invented by Cai Lun of Eastern Han Dynasty in
China that is considered as the greatest contributions of ancient China in the
development of arts?
A. paper C. sycee
B. origami D. yuanbao
24.What is the use of imitation gold sycees in China?
A. represent the bride and groom C. used as currency
B. a symbol of prosperity D. used in funerals
25.The goal of this art is to transform a flat sheet of paper into a finished sculpture
through folding and sculpting technique without cutting as much as possible.
A. Calligraphy C. Jianzhi
B. Origami D. Mundi
26.What does an athlete do before engaging to his/her sport?
A. Run C. cool down
B. Warm up D. Play
27.What health–related exercise measures strength of the upper extremities?

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A. curl-ups C. sit and reach
B. push-up D. zipper test
28.Which of the following exercises belongs to flexibility?
A. curl-up C. sit and reach
B. push–up D. 3-minute step test
29.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 part of a regular exercise program
D. regular exercise, regardless of intensity and type, makes you a healthier
30.An offensive skill used to strike the pitched ball using bat.
A. Wind up C. Throwing
B. Strike D. Hitting
31.What is the first basic skill to be learned in basketball?
A. Dribbling C. Passing
B. Shooting D. Running
32.One of the major aspects of the game is the ability to jump with power to gain
possession of the ball as it bounces to the rim after a failed shot before it
touches the floor.
A. Passing C. Rebounding
B. Running D. Shooting
33.The following are examples of basic skills in Volleyball, EXCEPT:
A. Serving C. Batting
B. Blocking D. Attacking
34.This is an offensive skill used to strike the pitched ball using a bat.
A. Catching C. Throwing
B. Pitching D. Hitting/Batting
35.What defensive skill used to receive a thrown ball and hold a base runner or
batter to prevent the opponent from earning a point or a run?
A. Batting C. Pitching
B. Catching D. Throwing
36.Which of the following is the fundamental skill in playing baseball/softball?
A. Batting C. Pitching
B. Catching D. Throwing
37.When is the time to rotate as a team?
A. When the team wins the serve.
B. When the team loses a point.
C. When the ball touches the net.
D. When the ball goes outside.
38.Which of the following is TRUE about a libero?
A. A libero can spike, serve and block.
B. A libero is much likely the “defensive specialist”.
C. A libero can replace only the blocker player in his/her team.
D. A libero is situated in front row players.
39.Which of the following BEST describes a setter?
A. The setter prepares the ball to anyone of the team that who will spike while
the ball is on play.
B. The setter is always in the backward of the court.

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C. The setter can spike as long as there is no violation called.
D. The setter is the control tower of his/her team in volleyball.
40.How will you describe defense in volleyball?
A. A group or team of players does to prevent the opponents to get a score
B. It consists of both digging and blocking.
C. It refers to the team who get points from the opponent.
D. It is a group or a team that attempts to score a point by landing the ball in
opponent’s court.
41.What is the BEST definition of Dating?
A. An establishment of a more enduring kind of an agreed relationship
B. It is a social activity that involves two or more people generally assessing
each other’s suitability for a potential relationship.
C. Precedes engagement and marriage in the period of couple's relationship
D. A private or an informal matter between two people, or a formal arrangement
with family approval
42.A type of dating where any number of couples can enjoy a date.
A. Standard date C. Group date
B. Double date D. Courtship
43.Which of the following factors shows Maturity in marriage?
A. Can make good decisions
B. God-fearing
C. Hard-working and industrious
D. Respectful and compassionate
44.The following are ingredients to a successful marriage, EXCEPT for;
A. Love C. Understanding and Respect
B. Love Quarrel D. Loyalty
45.The pregnancy occurs from week 1 to week 12 and missed menstrual period.
A. First trimester C. Third trimester
B. Second Trimester D. During birth
46.Which of the following is acceptable about the importance of maternal
nutrition?
A. Expands into the time-period before conception.
B. It determines the child’s health during growth and even throughout
adulthood.
C. The impact on the wellbeing of the next generation lies in the nutritional
intake of women during their reproductive period.
D. All of the above
47.Why is prenatal important to pregnant women?
A. It develops chronic maternal illness
B. Reduce the risk of pregnancy complications
C. It increases toxins exposures to pregnant
D. It develops certain maternal infection
48.This refers to the different methods of avoiding pregnancy by observing the
fertile days of the woman and abstaining from sex during this period.
A. Artificial contraceptives C. IUD
B. Natural family planning D. Vasectomy
49.Which of the following is an example of an artificial contraceptive’s method?
A. vasectomy C. TDM

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B. SDM D. IUD
50.Which of the following best describe the duties and responsibilities of parents
“Inculcating discipline”?
A. Parents should always give allowances to their children
B. Parents should give advice when their children are down.
C. Parents should impose disciplinary actions to their children
D. Parents should be role models in inculcating discipline in their children

Prepared by: Checked by:

LEMUEL E. CAMUS ARTHUR A. PALANOG

Subject Teacher Head Teacher III

KEY TO CORRECTIONS:

1. D 26.B
2. A 27.B
3. A 28.C

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4. B 29.A
5. A 30.A
6. A 31.B
7. B 32.C
8. C 33.C
9. D 34.D
10.A 35.B
11.D 36.A
12.A 37.A
13.C 38.B
14.A 39.A
15.C 40.B
16.A 41.B
17.B 42.C
18.B 43.A
19.C 44.B
20.A 45.A
21.C 46.D
22.A 47.B
23.A 48.B
24.B 49.D
25.B 50.D

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