Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region VI – Western Visayas
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF HIMAMAYLAN CITY
Vallegay St., Barangay I Poblacion, Himamaylan City

FIRST GRADING PERIODICALTEST – MAPEH Grade 8

School Year 2018-2019

Direction: Read each question carefully and select the correct answer from the alternatives that
follow. Write only the LETTER of your choice.

MUSIC
1. There are 2 evident musical scales used by most Southeast Asian countries. Which among the
following musical scales are these?
A. Diatonic and Pentatonic scale B. Heptatonic and Diatonic scale
C. Pentatonic and Heptatonic scale D. None of the above

2. Saung Gauk is the National Instrument of Myanmar. According to Hornbostel-Sach’s, its

instrumental classification is ______________?
A. Aerophone B. Chordophone C. Idiophone D. Membranophone

3. Gamelan is a popular musical ensemble of what country?

A. Cambodia B. Indonesia C. Myanmar D. Thailand

4. Which of the following instruments from Thailand’s Piphat ensemble is an Idiophone?

A. Klong That B. Ranat C. Taphon D. Thon

5. “Khene” is a large bamboo mouth organ and is the most popular folk music instrument of Laos.
Based on how it is played, “Khene” is classified as _____________________?
A. Aerophone B. Chordophone C. Idiophone D. Membranophone

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6. If “Burung Kaka Tua”, the vocal music of Indonesia uses 4 time signature, what note receives
1 beat?
A. Eight note B. Half note C. Quarter note D. Whole note

7. The following are the instrumental ensembles of Thailand, EXCEPT ____________________.

A. Khrueang Sai B. Mahori C. Pinpeat D. Piphat

8. Which of the following forms of music of Vietnam is used to honor the gods and is performed by
scholars in temples?
A. Folk Music C. Imperial Court Music
B. Orchestra D. Religious and Ceremonial music

9. Balinese gamelan is one of the most popular Gamelans in Indonesia. The following are the
characteristics of Balinese gamelan, EXCEPT ____________________.
A. Consist of metallophone and mostly gongs C. Sounds are bright and brilliant
B. Used for court music D. Use of fast and rattling sounds of cymbals

10. Which of the following group of notes is NOT a 4 time meter?

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A. B. C. D.

11. The pattern of beats that combines to form musical rhythm is known as,
_____________________.
A. Harmony B. Meter C. Timber D. Tone
12. The Music of Southeast Asia reflects the rich culture of its people. Which of the following
statement is NOT TRUE about Southeast Asian Music?
A. Musical Instruments are somewhat similar among Southeast Asian countries
B. Music is used for rituals and other ceremonies as part Southeast Asian culture.
C. Most of the instruments in Southeast Asian music are wind instruments or aerophone.
D. Songs from Southeast Asia commonly use pentatonic and heptatonic scales.

13. Formerly known as Siam, ______________ is the sole nation in Southeast Asia that has never
been ruled by a Western power.
A. Laos B. Philippines C. Thailand D. Vietnam

ART
1. Which among the following is considered the most popular form of art in Vietnam?
A. Silk Making B. Silk Painitng C. Silk Weaving D. None of These

2. What do you call the traditional check scarves which are made of cotton and worn almost
universally by Cambodians?
A. Batik B. Krama C. Pidan D. Sampot

3. In Indonesia’s famous shadow puppet theatre called “Wayang Kulit”, what do you call the one
who tells the story, interprets and voices each character?
A. Bima B. Dalang C. Hol D. Pando

4. The Merlion is a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish, used as a
mascot and national representation of which Southeast Asian country?
A. Brunei B. Indonesia C. Malaysia D. Singapore

5. Which of the following are used by farmers in Malaysia as scarecrows in the fields?
A. Kites B. Puppets C. Sky Lanterns D. None of These

6. Sky lanterns are made out of rice paper with a bamboo frame, which contain a fuel or small
candle. It is also called wish lantern in which country?
A. Thailand B. Cambodia C. Laos D. Vietnam

7. ______________ is the most common fabric in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore which uses
dye, usually creating a design on cloth.
A. Batik B. Dastar C. Sinh D. Songkok

8. Pee Mak is among the Thai leading painters of his generation. An Artist in Thailand is usually
known as ________________.
A. Artisan B. Dalang C. Craftsmen D. Silapen

9. The following are forms of art in Cambodia, EXCEPT _______________.

A. Batik Making B. Handicrafts C. Silk Weaving D. Stone Carving

10. This country is known for its stone, bronze and iron-age arts. Subject of their sculptures includes
ancestors, deities and animals.
A. Brunei B. Indonesia C. Malaysia D. Singapore

11. What is the most famous from of Art in Vietnam?

A. Wat Pho B. Stone Sculpture C. Stone Arts D. Metal Sculpture

12. Which of the following refers to a group of Southeast Asian countries?

A. Brunei, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan C. Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Singapore
B. Brunei, Vietnam, India, Cambodia D. Myanmar, Philippines, China, Thailand

P.E.
1. ___________ is the ability of an individual to become and stay physically healthy.
A. HRF B. Power C. SRF D. Strength
2. What do you call the ratio of body fat to lean body mass?
A. Body Mass B. Bone Density C. Fitness D. Height
3. Which of the following refers to the maximum amount of force a muscle exerts against an
opposing force?
A. Agility B. Balance C. Speed D. Strength

4. Bailey is heavier than Kenzo. The lightness or heaviness of a person refers to __________.
A. Age B. Weight C. Light D. Body Composition

5. In order to become a good ballet dancer, one should develop his/her flexibility. Which of the
following tests should be used to determine flexibility?
A. Basketball Pass C. Hexagon Jump
B. Push-ups D. Sit and Reach

6. Jeremy is a Grade 8 student and he wants to know his nutritional status by computing his BMI.
The result of his BMI is 26.50. What is Jeremy’s classification?
A. Normal B. Obese C. Overweight D. Underweight

7. The students of Miss Cruz are performing the standing long jump. What part of their bodies
should have the power for them to get a high score?
A. Abs B. Arms C. Heads D. Legs

8. In determining the reaction time of the students, what type of test should be given to them?
A. Curl-ups B. Push-up C. Stick Drop Test D. Zipper Test

9. The following are the proper procedure in conducting 40 meter run, EXCEPT ______________.
A. At the signal “Ready”, stand behind the tale-off line. The tips of the shoes should not go
beyond the line and assume a crouch position.
B. Stand with both feet together inside the Hexagon facing the marked starting side.
C. At the signal “Get Set”, assume an un-crouch position (buttocks up) with both hands on the
starting line.
D. At the signal “Go”, run to the finish line as fast as you can.

10. Juliet wants to perform the Stork Balanced Stand Test. Which of the following is the correct order
of the procedures below?
1. Remove the shoes and place hands on the hips.
2. Position the right foot against the inside knee of the left foot.
3. Do the same procedure with the opposite foot.
4. Raise the heel to balance on the ball of the foot.
A. 1, 2, 4, 3 B. 3, 4, 1, 2 C. 4, 3, 1, 2 D. 1, 4, 3, 2

11. James Reid wants to have well-defined abdominal muscles. What kind of test he should perform
to assess his abdominal muscle strength?
A. Curl-ups B. High Jump C. Push-ups D. Stick Drop Test

12. A series of activities that prepares the body for more vigorous activity and prevents injury.
A. Cool Down B. Dancing C. Sitting D. Warm-Up Exercise

13. It refers to the ability of the muscles to work over an extended period of time.
A. Body composition C. Flexibility
B. Muscular Endurance D. Speed

HEALTH

1. According to Rathus, ___________is the way in which we experience and express ourselves
as sexual beings.
A. Human Life C. Human Sexuality
B. Human Integrity D. Human Interest

2. Which of the following terms refers to the biological inability of an individual to contribute to
conception?
A. Inferiority B. Infertility C. Interiority D. Superiority
3. On which age does a woman’s fertility drops?
A. 22 years old B. 32 years old C. 42 years old D. 52 years old

4. Manny was attracted to Liza. What kind of human sexuality does he have?
A. Bisexuality C. Heterosexuality
B. Homosexuality D. Polysexuality

5. What do you call the sets of activities that society considers as appropriate for men and
women?
A. Gender identity C. Gender role
B. Gender sexuality D. Gender sensitivity

6. Why is it important to understand human sexuality?

A. We have similar sexuality issues
B. Helps build a better relationship with ourselves and others
C. We will be all mature adults
D. There is a specific age for developing one’s sexuality

7. Which characterizes a good decision?

A. Easy to make
B. Make your friends happy
C. One that your teacher told you to make
D. Arrived at after a thoughtful consideration of consequences

8. HIV/STD/AIDS can be transmitted through _____________________.

A. Sexual Intercourse C. From mother to child transfusions
B. Through blood D. All of the above

9. Peter has a girlfriend but he is also attracted to his friend Rico. What kind of sexuality does
he have?
A. Bisexuality B. Heterosexuality C. Homosexuality D. Polysexuality

10. How can a woman who has HIV pass the virus to her baby?
A. Pregnancy, delivery, or breastfeeding
B. Kissing and hugging the baby
C. Feeding the baby with the eating utensils of the mother
D. All of the above

11. Which of the following is not a symptom of HIV/AIDS?

A. Fever B. Headache C. Sore throat D. Toothache

12. Which law promotes the health of the family, particularly in the prevention and control of
HIV/AIDS?
A. RA 8504 B. RA 7719 C. RH Bill 4244 D. RA 9211