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REGIONAL DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT

MAPEH 8

Name: ________________________________________ Date: _______________

Score: ________________________________________

DIRECTIONS. Read the following questions carefully. Choose the best answer
and write the letter of your choice on the blank before the
number.
MUSIC
_____1. Sushir is one of the instruments found in India. What is the correct
description of sushir?
a. It is a bowed instrument
b. It is a percussive instrument
c. It is a string instrument
d. It is a wind instrument

_____2. Does Thailand uses melodic modes and diatonic scales for folk music?
a. Yes, Thai music consists of simple songs with simple melodic lines.
b. Yes, Music of Thailand has been inherited from the Philippines diatonic
scale
c. No, only Malaysian folk music does.
d. No, they only used pentatonic scale in folk music.

_____3. What is a Japanese traditional theater art that is performed in a

stylized manner which combined acting, singing and dancing?
a. Kabuki b. Peking Opera c. Wayang Kulit d. Zarzuela

_____4. Which of the following musical instruments are used to start

performances in Peking Opera?
a. cymbals and gong c. guitar and gong
b. flute and gong d. violin and gong

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_____5. How do you elaborate Piphat Ensemble?

a. It is a mid-sized orchestra that is performed in either outdoor style
with hard mallets or indoor style with padded mallets.
b. It is an orchestra that combines some of the percussion and wind
instruments of the piphat with an expanded string section.
c. It contains a variety of instruments such as xylophones, kedang,
gongs, bamboo flute, and bowed and plucked strings.
d. It has a complete orchestra of different percussion instruments.

_____6. Identify the kettle drum of Chinese musical instrument that used to
create tempo of the Peking Opera performance
a. Siao-lo b. Ta-lo c. Tan-pi-ku d. Yue-Chi’in

_____7. Which of the following technique in Peking Opera is used for sorrowful
song and ca be only sung by bearded character?
a. Erh-huang
b. Fan Pan
c. His-p’l
d. Talo

_____8. What Cambodian musical ensemble usually accompanies ceremonial

music of the royal courts and temples?
a. gamelan ensemble c. pinpeat ensemble
b. hsaing waing ensemble d. piphat ensemble

_____9. How do Indonesian singers portray their music?

a. singing open-throat
b. singing with a nasal vocal timbre
c. using a combination of mostly chest voice with occasional head
d. using both chest and head voice

_____10. What is a Japanese traditional theater art that is performed in a

stylized manner which combined acting, singing and dancing?
a. Kabuki
b. Peking Opera

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c. Wayang Kulit
d. Zarzuela

ARTS
_____11. The Sky Lantern Festival is the launching of lanterns which are
actually small hot air balloons in Thailand and other neighboring
countries like China and Taiwan. Why do Thai people celebrate sky
lantern?

a. Because they considered a good luck to release a sky lantern.

b. Because they believed that it is for their Gods and Goddesses.

c. Because they believed that a sky lantern is a precious artwork.

d. Because they believed that sky lanterns are way of paying respect
for the artists

_____12. Arrange the following handwork procedure in making a Wayang Kulit

figure from top to bottom.

I. Figures are smoothed, usually with a glass bottle and primed.

II. The movable parts (upper arms, lower arms with hands and the
associated sticks for manipulation) are mounted on the body, which
has a central staff by which it is held.

III. The puppet starts from master model which are traced out unto
skin.

a. I, II, III b. II, III, I c. III, II, I d. III, I, II

_____13. What is the reason why Malaysian batik is more on plants

design?

a. It is easy to sketch compared to other designs

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b. The leaves and flowers symbolize beauty

c. Plants are sacred designs for Malaysians
d.They want to avoid interpretation of human and animal images as
idolatry

_____14. Why did Mariamman called a goddess and worshiped by people?

a. has the ability to produce food.
b. because of her power to cure diseased
c. she possessed great power to raise the dead
d. because of her power to heal an injured person

_____15. Teacher Maria gave a project to her student to create an artwork of

arts and crafts of South Central, and West Asian arts. Who among the
students applied a traditional technique on his artwork?
a. Student A, created a basket with the use of rattan
b. Student B, created a digital art with the use of mobile phone
c. Student C, created a truck art with the use of one-color paint.
d. Student D, created a rangoli art with the use of colored rice,
colored sand, quartz powder and flower petals
_____16. Which statement is correct in Southeast Asian Arts and Crafts?
a. Philippine arts do not reflect the diverse cultural influences and
traditions of its society since it is inhabited by different ethnic groups.
b. Vietnamese silk painting is one of the most popular forms of art in
Vietnam.
c. The Merlion is famous in Malaysia as it represents their nation and
its history.
d. Sky Lantern festival is famous in Vietnam.

_____17. What symbolic totem of Lao's skirt symbolizes beauty?

a. bird b. butterfly c. crab d. dog

_____18. What type of puppet shadow play is performed around the Indo-
Malayan archipelago?

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a. kabuki b. nang c. peking opera d. wayang

kulit

_____19. What is considered the art of beautiful handwriting in China?

a. Origami b. Woodblock Printing c. Calligraphy d. Ukiyo-E

_____20. What do you call the Chinese decorative handicraft art that began as a
form of Chinese folk art in the Tang and Song Dynasties in China?
a. Dorae b. Zhongguo c. Hanamusubi d. Jianzhi

_____21. Arvin loves to make rangoli. What is the best description of this art?
a. It is an art of making luval lamp
b. It is an art of making clay lamps
c. It is an art of making designs on trucks
d. It is an art of making designs or patterns on the walls or floors of
houses

_____22. Why is the transition period of Indian art and crafts called “Period of
Evolution”?
a. Mahal was built in this period.
b. The image of Shiva “The destroyer” depicts destruction and
recreation
c. There is a change from Vedism into Hinduism/ Brahmanism
d. The two great Indian epics, Mahabharata and the Ramayana
emerged in this period.

_____23. In Peking Opera the character and roles of the actors are very
particular and important. Which of the roles best describe the
character of Daomadan?
a. martial woman c. virtuous and elite woman
b. old woman d. young female

_____24. The costume is one of the important elements in Kabuki. What is the
term used for Japanese costume?
a. Balinese costumes c. red trousers

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b. Kimono and Obi d. Saya and Barong Tagalog

_____25. The Malay Peninsula uses mixed martial arts, dance and music
usually accompanied by gongs, drums, and Indian oboes, which of
the following forms of martial art is similar to t’ai chi?
a. Agung and Kulintang ensemble c. Kertok ensemble
b. Dikir Barat d. Silat Melayu

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

_____26. Which of the following statements BEST explains why the same exercise
program might agree to the principle of overload for one person but not
for another?
a. Bodies adapt to increased physical demands
b. different individuals have different levels of physical fitness
c. Physical activity leads to increased health benefits when it is above
normal levels
d. Physical activity/exercises may increase the lifespan of an individual

_____27. “Shooting is a basketball basic skill that requires a player to move

around the court while in the possession of the ball. Is the given
statement correct or not?
a. Yes, because shooting is the most practiced skill in the game
b. Yes, because shooting is a drill that improves skill level in the
game
c. No, because dribbling is the legal method to move around the court
while in the possession of the ball
d. No, because running is the legal method to move around the court

_____28. It is the condition of an individual that has enough energy to avoid

fatigue and enjoy life?

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a. Physical Education b. Health c. Physical Fitness d.

Fitness
_____29. Which of the following tests develop strength and power?
a. 3-minute step test c. Sit and Reach
b. Shuttle Run Test d. Vertical Jump

_____30. John and Peter had a tight fight in chess. John was able to checkmate
Peter’s king. Because of this, John needs to use his rook to cover the
king. Which movement is he doing?
a. Castling b. En Passant c. Check d. Promotion

_____31. It is this position of the feet where heels together, toes apart with an
angle of 45 degrees.
a. 1st position b. 2nd position c. 3rd position d. 4th position

_____32. How will you differentiate cardio-vascular endurance and physical

fitness?
a. Cardio-vascular endurance is the ability of the heart and circulatory
system to supply oxygen to muscles for an extended period of time
while physical fitness is the ability of the body systems to work
together efficiently.
b. Cardio-vascular endurance is the ability of the heart and circulatory
system to supply oxygen to muscles for an extended period of time
while physical fitness is the ability of the body systems to prevent
diseases and problems.
c. Cardio-vascular endurance is the ability of the muscles and joints to
stay longer for an extended period of time while physical fitness is
the ability of the body systems to work together efficiently.
d. Cardio-vascular endurance is the ability of the muscles and joints to
stay longer for an extended period of time while physical fitness is
the ability of the body to have enough energy to avoid fatigue.

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_____33. Which skill-related fitness test is used in volleyball to measure the

intense
strength and power of the leg muscles?
a.3-minute step test b. shuttle run c. flexibility d. vertical jump
_____34. A blocker must wait for the opponent to jump first and jump immediately
after the attacker jumps.
a. True b. False c. Maybe d. A or B
_____35. Which of the following is the correct procedure for underhand service?

I – Hold the ball in front of the hip on the same side as your serving hand
II – Step forward with the foot opposite your serving arm
III- Bring your serving arm back behind your body in a quick underhand
motion
IV-Swing the serving arm forward towards the ball
a. I,II,III,IV b. I,IV, III,II c. IV,III,II,I d. I,III,II,IV

HEALTH

_____36. The statements below are referring to human sexuality, except one.
Which is the exemption?
a. It is more about who we are than about what we do.
b. It is the total of our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual
responses.
c. It is an expression of sensual sensation and intimacy between
persons.
d. Comprises a broad range of behavior and processes.

_____37. Evaluate the situation of having healthy sexuality issues to promote a

healthy family. What would it be in the following situations given
below?
a. Jacky is taking a high sense of responsibility for all her actions in
school being the class president.

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b. The teacher separates the boys and girls in class gender and makes
sure that the opposite gender will not have connections with each
other.
c. Jem’s grandmother prohibits her to wear pants and shorts since it
is clothing for boys only.
d. Matt doesn’t want to dance because dancing is an activity for girls
preferably.

_____38. Which of the following is NOT correct about the importance of prenatal
care?
a.decreases risks during pregnancy
b. increases the chance of a safe delivery
c. makes the baby more beautiful or handsome
d. helps your doctor monitor your pregnancy and identify any
problems

_____39. Santos family became sick with flu after attending a party. What could best
explain how they got they got the flu?
a. environmental sources b. infected with animals
c. contaminated object d. infected by person

_____40. These are legal drugs that a non-drug user might try which can lead
him/her to more dangerous drugs?
a. alcoholism b. drugs c. gateway drugs d.
smoking

_____41. What is the Republic Act known as The Tobacco Regulation Act of
2003 as the law governing tobacco production, distribution and use?
a. R.A. 9211 b. R.A. 9221 c. R.A. 2962 d.
R.A. 9264

_____42. Cigarette and nicotine are for smoking while ethanol and methanol are
for _____.
a. ecstasy b. alcohol c. marijuana d. shabu

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_____43. What is the content of breastmilk that makes it the best for newborn babies?
a. glutathione b. folate c. citric acid d. colostrum

_____44. What do you call the period of getting to know each other and a test of
compatibility?
a. Friendship b. Crush c. Courtship d. Dating

______45. How to build a healthy relationship in marriage?

a. Couple needs separate time in order to grow strong.
b. Doing things separately is important to a healthy marriage.
c. The ability to talk only to your partner helps to form a strong bond
relationship.
d. Treating your partner as you would like to be treated will strengthen your
bond.

_____46. Why is it important to understand human sexuality?

a. We have similar sexuality issues.
b. We will all become mature adults.
c. There is a specific age for developing one’s sexuality.
d. It will help us build a better relationship with ourselves and others.

_____47. Put your stand on the issue about peers and other people can contribute
to having a healthy attitude that can influence sexual behavior.
a. yes, because through them we can express love and intimacy in an
appropriate way.
b. no, because we can only express love and intimacy with our family
members only.
c. yes, because they can appreciate us more than ourselves.
d. no, because they are the ones whom we can be our rivals at all times.

_____48. Which of the following does not describe decision-making?

a. It is a choice you make or act upon.
b. You carefully considered the outcome of each choice.
c. You allowed a special person to decide for you.
d. Accept how your decisions may affect you and other people.

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_____49. Jacky and Matt were best friends, they always hang-out together. They
find security and happiness in each other’s company, but
subconsciously Jacky felt something special for Matt but Matt doesn’t
know the feeling. When Matt turned 18-year-old. His parents allow him
to take liquor on some special occasions. One day, at one of their
friends’ birthdays, Matt got drunk and Jacky is there to take care of
him but because of the spirit of liquor on his body, he took advantage
of Jacky who has special feelings for him so she did not refuse.
After a month, Jacky discovered that she is pregnant. If you were in
Jacky’s situation, what would you do? I will _________________

a. Proceed to abortion to end a pregnancy and live a normal life.

b. Continue pregnancy and take necessary measures and ensure best
health.
c. Blame Matt for what he did and tell to your parents that he raped
you.
d. Go to far-flung areas where no one knows me.

_____50. It is a status where responsible couples arrive after making a decision to

have a family.
Love and infatuation b. Parenthood c. Courtship d. Parents

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