Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION XI- DAVAO REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF THE CITY OF MATI
Mati Central District
Mati City, Davao Oriental

Name: _____________________________________________________ Score: _________

Learning Center: _______________________ Level: A&E Elem.
A&E JHS
Learning Strand No: 5-UNDERSTANDING THE SELF AND SOCIETY

1. Identify contributions of local scientists in improving life in the

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WORLD RENOWED FILIPINOS

PRE-TEST
Identify the people being described in the sentences below. Choose your answers
from the names in the box, then write them in the blanks provided.
Agapito Flores Napoleon Abueva
Paeng Nepomuceno Carmen Velasquez
Fernando Amorsolo Efren “Bata” Reyes
Dr. Fe del Mundo Corazon Aquino
Lea Salonga Julian Felipe
Guillermo Tolentino Juan Salcedo Jr.
Eduardo San Juan Francisco Baltazar

1. He is a revolutionary and nationalist musician who composed the march called “Marcha
Nacional Filipina.” _______________________________
2. He is generally considered the “Grand Old Man of Philippine Art” for his paintings.
_______________________________________
3. He is the “Classical Master of Philippine Sculpture” and his most famous sculpture is the
Bonifacio Monument in Kalookan City.____________________________
4. He is called “the Magician” and has been the world champion in billiards many times.
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5. He invented the fluorescent lamp, which is being used all over the world today.
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6. He was called “the Space Junkman” as a tribute for designing the lunar rover or moon buggy.
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7. She was the star of the musical show, Miss Saigon, and she received many awards here and
abroad. __________________________________

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8. He is known as the “King of Tagalog Poets.”______________________________
9. He is a six-time world champion and is acknowledged worldwide as the greatest bowler in the
history of the sport._____________________________
10. He is a national artist known for his works on hardwood sculpture. One of
his noted works is the Crucified Christ at the UP chapel.___________________________

POST-TEST

Let’s See What You Have Learned

See if you can complete the puzzle below. Use the clues on the next page.

Across
(1) Guillermo Tolentino was famous for making _____________.
(4) Professor Julian Felipe excelled in the field of _____________.
(6) One of Fernando Amorsolo’s works which shows how a mother takes good
care of her son.
(7) Fernando Amorsolo is famous for his _________________.
Down
(1) Eduardo San Juan was also called the “______________.”
(2) Francisco Baltazar/Balagtas was the “king of Tagalog _____________.”
(3) This is the title of Jose Palma’s poem which became the basis of the lyrics
of the Philippine national anthem.
(5) This is the foreign city where Agapito Flores was granted the patent for his
fluorescent lamp.

Let’s See What You Have Learned

Complete the sentences by filling in the blanks.
1. Lea Salonga is a world-renowned ________________________ and
________________________.
2. Efren “Bata” Reyes is known as ________________________ for his
ability to make incredible shots in billiard tournaments.
3. Paeng Nepomuceno is in the ________________________ for being a
world champion in each different decade.
4. Napoleon Abueva is a student of the late ________________________.
5. Dr. Fe del Mundo is a doctor who has made innovations in the field of
________________________.
6. Lea Salonga won a ________________________ in her role as Kim in the
musical hit Miss Saigon.
7. Former President Corazon Aquino’s main accomplishment is the
________________________ in the country.

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8. Napoleon Abueva’s ________________________ is an elevated sculpture
of nine nude women doing different things.
9. Dr. Fe del Mundo founded the ________________________ in Quezon
City.
10. Dr. Gregorio Zara invented an ________________________ that can run
with the use of plain alcohol.

What Have You Learned?

A. Name eight Filipinos who have made significant contributions to our country in
the past and in recent years. Give a brief description of their accomplishments.
(2 points each)
Those Who Made Significant Contributions in the Past:
1.
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2.
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3.
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4.
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Those Who Made Significant Contributions in Recent Years:

1.
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2.
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3.
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4.
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 ________________________________ _____________________________
Learner’s Signature Learning Facilitator’s
Signature
Date: ________

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