MALABON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

M. Naval St. HulongDuhat, Malabon City

SECOND PERIODIC TEST
MAPEH Grade 8

NAME:_________________________________________________ SCORE:____________
SECTION: _________________________________ DATE: ____________
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read the statement carefully and write the letter of the correct answer on the space
provided before each number. Letters only.

MUSIC
_____1. How is Chinese music described?
A. It is gentle and lyrical. C. It is meditative and highly ritualized
B. It is slow in tempo and is very peaceful D. It is slow and melancholy.
_____2. Which of the following is one of China’s most popular instruments?
A. haegum B. erhu C. koto D. shamisen
_____3. What meter is used in the Japanese song “Sakura”?
A. Quadruple B. Triple C. Duple D. Compound
_____4. Which of the following does not belong in the group?
A. Tsuzumi B. Odaiko C. Taiko D. Changgo
_____5. Which Korean music category is traditionally associated with the lower class?
A. Tang-ak B. Chong-ak C. Sog-ak D. A-ak
_____6. How is the “Arirang” song classified?
A. welcome song B. love song C. song for spring D. parting song
_____7. What melody is used in the folk song “Mo Li Hua”?
A. melodic B. pentatonic C. diatonic D. harmonic
_____8. Which Japanese instrument is the counterpart of the kayageum?
A. Koto B. Geomungo C. Shamisen D. Zheng
_____9. Which Japanese instrument is called the”dragon flute”?
A. Shimobue B. Hichiriki C. Ryuteki D. Shakuhachi
_____10. Which of the following statements about the changgo is correct?
A. It is a single headed drum whose tone is altered by squeezing its laces
B. It is a Japanese drum that has become the central instrument of percussion ensemble C. It is large
hanging barrel drum
D. An hour glass-shaped double headed drum made from animal skin
_____11.The performance of its music was traditionally spiritual and religious in character.
A. Japanese Music B. Chinese MusicC. Korean Music D. Both A & B
_____12.A Korean court music for the ruling class that is expressed in a refine and elegant manner.
A. Kagok B. Chong-ak C. Sijo D.sog-ak
_____13. It is a type of music which has been performed at the imperial courts of Japan for more than a
millennium.
A. Bugaku B. Togaku C.Gagaku D. Komagaku
_____14.A Japanese theatrical presentation for the common people.
A. Kabuki B. Noh C.Shamisen D. Bunraku
_____15.It is the basic scale used by the Chinese in their musical compositions.
A. Ideogram B.Pentatonic C.Heptatonic D. Diatonic
ARTS

____16.What are the distinguishing colors of Ming porcelain and ceramics?

A. Blue and Green C. Blue and Brown
B. Blue and White D. Blue and Red
_____17.What is the art of writing in China, Japan and Korea?
A. Lettering B. Photograph C. Designing D. Calligraphy
_____18.What was the main colouring material in Chinese painting?
A. Tempera B. Black ink C. Craypas D. Water color
_____19.What is the most favourite subject in Korean Painting?
A. Mountain and Water C. Human images
B. Bamboo and Birds D. Temples
_____20.East Asian temples and houses have sweeping roofs because they believe that it will
protect them from the elements of:
A. Water, Wind and Fire C. Creditors
B. Thieves D. Sunlight
_____21.In Korea, decorative knot work is known as:
A. Maedeup B. Hanamusubi C. Zhongguo D. Knot Tying
_____22.Where in Manila could we find and appreciate the Chinese and Japanese garden?
A. Plaza Lawton B. Rizal park C. China Town D. Baywalk

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_____23. This art of Japanese flower arrangements is famous worldwide for its simplicity and
beauty. How is it called?
A. Ikebana B. Assemblage C. Calligraphy D. FengShui
_____24.Korean Language of Hello is Annyong while in Japanese is:
A. Arigato B. Sumimasen C. Moshi Moshi D. Hai
_____25.Thank you in Japanese is Arigato while in Chinese is:
A. XieXie B. Ni hao C. Wo hen hao D. Ni hao ma
_____26. It is known as the earliest type of scroll painting in China.
A. Calligraphy B. Horizontal Hand Scroll C. Vertical Scroll D. Ikebana
_____27. What is the common subject of Japanese sculptures?
A. nature B.family C. flowers D. Buddha
_____28. Which of the following is NOT a performing arts in East Asian Art?
A. Noh B. Ikebana C. Peking Opera D. Kabuki
_____29. Arts and crafts flourished during this period in Korean history.
A. Koryo Period B. Chosun Period C. Han Period D.Tang Period
_____30.The following concepts reflected in the artworks and crafts of China, Japan and Korea except one:
A. Heaven B. Environment C. Mankind D. Earth
PHYSICAL EDUCATION

_____31. Basketball was invented in December 1891 by the Canadian clergyman educator and physician named
______________.
A. James Naismith B. Walter Hakanson C. Alexander Cartwright D. William Morgan
_____32. It allows you to move around the court while you are in possession of the ball.
A. Shooting B. Dribbling C. Passing D. Rebounding
_____33. The most practiced skill in the game wherein the players spend a good deal of their practice time.
A. Shooting B. Dribbling C. Passing D. Rebounding
_____34. It is a skill that maximizes the involvement of all players in setting up a play to earn successful shots.
A. Shooting B. Dribbling C. Passing D. Rebounding
_____35. It is your 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. Shooting B. Dribbling C. Passing D. Rebounding
_____36. There are nine players on each side, the goal is to score more runs than the opponent which is achieved by
one circuit of four bases that are placed on the diamond.
A. Softball/Baseball B. Sepak Takraw C. Basketball D. Volleyball
_____37. These skills are developed through regular batting practice and must be balanced when standing at the
plate and drive their hands through the ball with all the strength and momentum.
A. Hitting B. Catching C. Throwing D. Base Running
_____38. Baseball players must build the strength in their arm by practicing regularly with the proper technique and
must get their momentum travelling toward their target.
A. Hitting B. Catching C. Throwing D. Running
_____39. Speed helps, but understanding the route to run, the arm strength of opposing outfielders and the game
situation are more important skills than flat-out speed.
A. Hitting B. Catching C. Throwing D. Base Running
_____40. If the batter hits a pitched ball into play, and the defense chooses to tag or force-out another base runner
instead of the batter, then it is considered.
A. Fielder’s Choice B. Defensive Error C. Base on Balls D. Hit by Pitch
_____41. The name “softball” dates back to 1926 was coined by ________ of the YMCA at a meeting of the
National Recreation Congress.
A. James Naismith B. Walter Hakanson C. Alexander Cartwright D. Dr. Luther Gulick
_____42. These players usually back-up the plays made by the infielders and make plays when the ball is hit pass or
over the infield.
A. Outfielders B. 1st Baseman C. 2nd Baseman D. 3rd Baseman
_____43. He plays in between the first baseman and the gap at second.
A. Outfielders B. 1st Baseman C. 2nd Baseman D. 3rd Baseman
_____44. The major role of the _____ baseman is to make fielding plays on all balls hit towards first base.
A. Outfielders B. 1st Baseman C. 2nd Baseman D. 3rd Baseman
_____45. He covers all hits to the third base and receives balls from the outfield.
A. Outfielders B. 1st Baseman C. 2nd Baseman D. 3rd Baseman

HEALTH

_____46. Time of understanding and devoting much time to explore each other’s strengths and weaknesses so they
could adjust to one another.
A. Dating B. Going Steady C. Engagement D. Marriage
_____47. A lifelong partnership of a man and woman, two unique individuals who understand, respect, care and
love each other.
A. Dating B. Going Steady C. Engagement D. Marriage

_____48. The process of birth wherein the doctor removes the baby from the womb.
A. Caesarean section B. Normal delivery C. Surgical operation D. Painless delivery
_____49. The best and ideal form of infant feeding is through _____.
A. Breast feeding B. Bottle feeding C. Mix feeding D. All of the above
_____50. It is an organ that grows in the woman’s uterus during pregnancy and allows nutrients gases and wastes to
be exchanged between the mother and the fetus.
A. Uterus B. Placenta C. Bladder D. Mammary Gland
_____51. Which among the statements given below upholds the responsibility of parents to their children?
A. Choose their course in college C. Teach them religion
B. Choose their husband or wife D. Teach them the values in the ABC’s of life
_____52. Why do people marry?
A. for economic security C. for social status
B. for love D. All of the above
_____53. Why do couples want to have children?
A. children are considered wealth of parents
B. religious institutions require it
C. society expects couples to have offspring
D. strengthens the bond between husband and wife
_____54. Which is the ingredient of a happy married life?
A. commitment B. Love C. sincerity D. all of the above
_____55. Which is a wrong reason for having children?
A. children are gifts from God
B. children make married couples happy
C. The sole purpose of a marriage
D. Parent’s security in the future
_____56. Which do you think is the family structure of extended families?
A. includes members such as parents, grandparents and cousins
B. includes one or more children who were born into other families
C. includes the combination of two families, like two single parent marriage
D. includes one parent and at least one child
_____57. What is the right age for Filipinos to enter into marriage, as set by the family code of the Philippines?
A. 15 B. 18 C. 21 D. 25
_____58. Why is having a small family important?
A. it ensures community’s progress
B. it provides for the basic needs of children for quality life
C. it requires lesser economic needs
D. it secures the future of the children
_____59. Which of the following beverage does a pregnant woman cannot take?
A. chocolate drink B. Fruit juices C. milk products D. rice wine
_____60. Which food serving does one recommend for lactating mothers?
A. Big serving of cereals C. Big serving of meat
B. Big serving of leafy and yellow vegetables D. Processed foods

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