Department of Education

MIMAROPA Region
Division of Oriental Mindoro
PILI National High School
Pili, Pinamalayan

First Periodical Examination in Disciplines and Ideas in the Social Sciences

General Directions: Read and analyze each item carefully.

Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

I. MUSIC
1. A Philippine music genre which is originally passes down orally to members of the family and usually the composers
and lyricists are unknown.
A. Folk songs C. Kundiman
B. Harana D. Pasyon
2. “ Atin Cu Pung Singsing” is a folk song from__________.
A. Bicol C. Ilocos Region
B. Bulacan D. Pampanga
3. The re-enactment of the life, suffering of Jesus Christ on stage during Lenten season is called__________.
A. Mass C. Salubong
B. Pasyon D. Senakulo
4. “Dios Te Salve” is a music sung and played during religious celebration of _______.
A. Flores De Mayo C. SantaCruzan
B. Salubong D. Senakulo
5. If the time signature of Leron Leron Sinta is 2, the meter of the song is __________.
A. Duple meter C. Quadruple meter
B. Triple meter D. Free meter
6. Which of the following explains about Harana?
A. Any music that is NOT religious in nature
B. Traditionally sung by a man to express affection to woman
C. A triple meter with themes of love
D. A type of song to entertain the farmers in the rice field
7. The percussion instruments like snare drum, bass drum, and cymbals belong to __________ instrument.
A. Aerophone C. Idiophone
B. Chordophone D. Percussion
8. Trumpet, trombone, tuba and flute are example of ___________instruments.
A. Aerophone C. Idiophone
B. Chordophone D. Membranophone
9. Which of the following song is Kundiman?
A. Alay C. Mutya ng Pasig
B. Dungawin mo hirang D. Nasaan Ka Irog
10. Clark assigned by the teacher to re-enact the scenario during Flores De Mayo. Which of the following song he might
be used to re-enact the scenario?
A. Regina Coeli C. Alay
B. Paru-parong Bukid D. Leron-leron Sinta
11. Which religious festival shows the devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary?
A. Alay C. Flores De Mayo
B. Salubong D. Regina Coeli
12. Which of the following best describes about Idiophone?
A. Produce sound which is generated by electricity
B. Produce sound primarily by causing a body of air to vibrate
C. produce sound through its vibrating string
D. produce sound by the vibration of its body caused by the way they are played.
13. Which bands uses bamboo woodwind instruments?
A. Anklung ensemble C. Banda Kawayan
B. Musikong Bumbong D. Pangkat Kawayan
14. Which of the following instrument classified as woodwind?
A. Trombone C. Cymbals
B. Bass drum D. Alto saxophone
15. Which of the following percussion instrument are used on brass band?
A. Lyre and xylophone C. Agong and Kalagong
B. Guitar and Banduria D. Cymbals, Snare drum and bass drum
II. ARTS

16. _______is a head gear used by the women of Batanes.

A. Vakul C. Inabel
B. Lingling-O D. Kiping
17. Amulets worn around the neck used as fertility symbol of the Ifugaos.
A. Kiping C. Soot
B. Lingling- O D. Kain
18. It is a traditional way of weaving textile in Ilocos Sur.
A. Burnay C. Inabel
B. Kiping D. Buri
19. Which of the following describes Singkabatan?
A. Head gear used by the women C. Local term for bamboo arches design
B. Local term for carving D. A group of people from Bataan
20. Which of the following leaves used in making the famous weaved mats of Pangasinan?
A. Rattan C. Coconut leaves
B. Silag D. Buri
21. Which of the following describes Pahiyas festival?
A. A festival in Quezon in honor to San Isidro de Labrador
B. A festival celebrated in Baguio City
C. A festival in honor of Sto. Nino
D. None of the above
22. Why is weaving popular among tribal group?
A. It is part of family’s wealth
B. weaving is part of their culture
C. Many tribal people wear woven cloth for style
D. It is part of their advocacy
23. Which place in central Luzon is known for giant lanterns?
A. Tarlac C. Bulacan
B. Pampanga D. Zambales
24. Why do native Filipinos create pot?
A. It is used to hold their dead love ones
B. It is used for arts activity
C. Native loves pottery
D. It is part of their culture
25. Why Ifugaos are called the Hillside Dwellers?
A. They live inside the well C. They love to stay in the mountain
B. They live beside the hill D. They are mountain people
26. Tinay is an Ivatan she always wear Vakul. Where do vakul used for?
A. Used to protect from heat of the sun and rains
B. Used to cover head
C. Used to protect from the insects
D. Used to cover face
27. What Filipino values does long process of cloth and mat weaving display?
A. Creativity C. Patience
B. Artistry D. Crab mentality
28. Which of the following is NOT arts and crafts of Bulacan?
A. Singkabatan C. Jewelry
B. Pastillas wrapper D. Inabel
29. How are you going to describe Parish of the Three Kings in Gapan City?
A. It is one of the historic landmark
B. Known for the use of Coral stone
C. The biggest and oldest church in Nueva Ecija with huge doorways
D. It has high walls made from locally quarried stone
30. Your teacher asking a project about arts and crafts from the province of Rizal. What example of arts and crafts will
you do?
A. Higantes C. Giant Lantern
B. Kiping D. Basket

III. PHYSICAL EDUCATION

31. Body’s ability to function effectively and efficiently without undue fatigue.
A. Mental fitness C. Psychological fitness
B. Physical fitness D. Spiritual fitness
32. It is the amount of time which to respond to a stimulus.
A. Power C. Balance
B. Speed D. Reaction time
33. Planned activity detailing a range of physical exercises.
A. exercise program C. Rest
B. Leisure D. Skill-related fitness
34. A 15 year boy is aiming to improve his road running time over 3 kilometres by 5 seconds each week. What type of
goal shows in the situation?
A. Long term goal C. Exercise goal
B. Short-term goal D. Fitness goal
35. What principle of fitness training is shown in the situation? Kenneth wants to develop the cardiovascular endurance,
he designs a training program that primarily utilizes a particular energy system.
A. Principle of Overload C. Principle of Variation
B. Principle of Progression D. Principle of Specificity
36. Alex wants to improve her muscular strength that is why she exercised with greater weight than normal. What
principle of training she applied?
A. Principle of Overload C. Principle of Variation
B. Principle of Progression D. Principle of Specificity
37. Which of the following statement describes flexibility?
A. Refer to the proportion of the lean body mass
B. The ability of the lungs, heart, and blood vessels to deliver oxygen
C. The ability of the muscles and joints to go through a full range of motion
D. The maximum pull or push that can be exerted one time by muscle group
38. Which of the following is NOT included in skill-related fitness?
A. Speed C. Power
B. Agility D. Body composition
39. Which of the following statements relate to physically fit individual?
A. Hate to play sports C. Does not want to sweat
B. Love drinking soda D. Has normal weight
40. How would you describe unfit person?
A. easily get tired C. Love eats vegetables
B. Has normal weight D. runs fast
IV. HEALTH
41. Which dimension of holistic health does this belong, when you go to the church and attend mass with your family?
A. Physical C. Emotional
B. Mental D, Spiritual
42. What test will you undergo if you want to be informed about your teeth and mouth condition?
A. Hearing test C. Medical examination
B. Dental examination D. Vision test
43. How can unpleasant body odour due to active secretion of sweat glands be prevented?
A. Change cloths once a day C. Take a bat regularly
B. Shave the hair of the armpit D. Use perfume to hide the odour
44. Why does lack of sleep affects the proper growth and development?
A. Body cells grow and repair more rapidly if body is not moving
B. Body cells grow and repair themselves more rapidly during sleep
C. Body cells are active and repair themselves rapidly without the sunlight
D. Body cells grow rapidly when the body is in horizontal position
45. Which of the following is NOT a physical change to adolescent?
A. Have erratic emotions and behaviours
B. Rapid increase in height and weight
C. Sweat and oil glands become more active
D. Sudden increase in hormone production
46. What is the BEST way to improve your moral-spiritual well-being?
A. Choose friends who share the same interest
B. Get adequate rest and sleep
C. Show respect and affection for others
D. spending quality time for your family and friends
47. Which of the following is a physical change in boys?
A. Breast develops
B. hips become wider than the shoulder
C. Having menstrual period
D. The voice become deeper
48. Which of the following hormones is responsible in creating moodiness among adolescent?
A. Adrenaline and Hypothalamus C. Parathyroid and pancreas
B. Estrogen and testosterone D. pituitary gland and thymus
49. What skills will help you get along well with other people?
A. Coping skills C. Problem solving skills
B. Decision-making skills D. Social and communication skills
50. Which of the following is NOT an emotional change?
A. Easily offended and sensitive to criticism C. Self-conscious
B. Exaggerate D. Capable of thinking critically
 ANSWER KEY
I.MUSIC
1. A
2. D
3. D
4. C
5. A
6. B
7. D
8. A
9. D
10. C
11. C
12. D
13. B
14. D
15. D
II. ARTS
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. C
5. D
6. A
7. A
8. B
9. A
10. B
11. A
12. A
13. C
14. D
15. A
III. P.E
1. B
2. D
3. A
4. B
5. D
6. A
7. C
8. D
9. D
10. A
IV. HEALTH
1. D
2. B
3. C
4. B
5. A
6. C
7. D
8. B
9. D
10. D