Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Schools Division Office of Rizal
District of Rodriguez

SOUTHVILLE 8B NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

San Isidro, Rodriguez, Rizal

DIAGNOSTIC TEST IN MAPEH 8

Name: _____________________________________ Grade and Section: _________________

Directions: Read and analyze the questions carefully. Choose and write the letter of your answer in your
answer sheet.

I. MUSIC
__________1. Which of the following has 5 equidistant tones in octave?
A. Pelog C. Pesidhen
B. Slendro D. Gerong
__________2. Traditional Indonesian Folk Song comes from Ambon in the Moluccas.
A. Rasa Sayang C. Burung Kakatua
B. Sakura D. Khruang Sai
__________3. What kind of orchestra is Piphat?
A. combines of percussion and wind instrument
B. traditionally played by women in the court
C. performed in outdoor style with hard mallets or indoor style of padded mallets
D. performed by singing in group
__________4. What do you call a female soloist singer who sings with a Gamelan?
A. Pesindhen C. Gerong
B. Karawitan D. Slendro
__________5. Which of the following is NOT a Japanese instrument?
A. Taiko C. Pipa
B. Odaiko D. Biwa
__________6. Which Japanese instrument is called the “dragon flute”?
A. Shinobue C. Ryuteki
B. Hichiriki D. Shakuhachi
__________7. A Korean musical instrument with a two-string vertical fiddle.
A. Haegum C. Geomungo
B. Changgo D. Kayagum
__________8. A moon-shaped lute Chinese instrument with a shorter neck and four strings.
A. Yunluo C. Yueqin
B. Erhu D. Pipa
__________9. Indian music directed to a Hindu god, which is why it is called “temple music”.
A. Carnatic Music C. Guttural Music
B. Hindustani Music D. Secular Music
__________10 A traditional singing style of India developed into a strong and diverse tradition over several
centuries.
A. Samagana C. Guttural
B. Devotional D. Secular
__________11. Jewish music played during life passage events.
A. Hindustani Music C. Devotional Music
B. Secular Music D. Carnatic Music
__________12. Pakistan’s vocal style in singing that is traditional expressions of love, separation, and
loneliness.
A. Qawwali C. Theka
B. Tala D. Ghazal
__________13. It is one of the oldest traditional storytelling of Indonesia performed with the accompaniment of
the Gamelan Ensemble.
A. Peking Opera C. Zarzuela
B. Kabuki D. Wayang Kulit
__________14. Musical instrument of Peking Opera to accompany the singing of the actors.
A. Whuchang C. Shamisen
B. Wenchang D. Hayashi
__________15. Which of the following musical instruments is widely used in a Kabuki performance?
A. Erhu C. Shamisen
B. Gong D. Suling
II. ARTS
__________1. Which art process decorates cloth using wax, dye and has been practiced for centuries?
A. Batik C. Loom
B. Dye D. Silk
__________2. Silk is made of natural fiber produced by __________.
A. Abaca Fiber C. Cotton
B. Banana Fiber D. Silkworm
__________3. A Lao women’s ankle-long skirt and pattern are unique to each skirt.
A. Ikat C. Sihn
B. Krama D. Patadyong
__________4. A festival which was held on the night of the 12th full moon, usually in November, with Chiang
Mai.
A. Songkran Festival C. Loi Krathong Festival
B. Jai Thep Festival D. Bon Om Touk Festival
__________5. Which of the following important aspects often regarded as the highest form of Chinese
painting?
A. Landscape Painting C. Prehistoric Painting
B. Daoist Painting D. Portrait Painting
__________6. Face painting originally called “false mask”.
A. Kesho C. Tal
B. Jingju Lianpu D. Nihon Guma
__________7. It is a technique used widely throughout East Asia, adapted in Japan and became one of the
oldest and most highly developed visual arts?
A. Landscape Painting C. Woodblock Printing
B. Portrait Painting D. Daoist Printing
__________8. Traditional Japanese art of paper folding started in the 17th century AD and was popularized
internationally in the mid-1900s.
A. Origami C. Jianzhi
B. Kirie D. Kenji
__________9. It is a type of silver or gold Ingot currency used in China until the 20th century.
A. Kirie C. Origami
B. Sycee D. Jianzhi
__________10. The art of Central Asia was mostly influenced by __________.
A. Chinese Art C. Islamic Art
B. Hindu Art D. Philippine Art
__________11. An art form, originating in the Indian subcontinent, in which patterns are created on the floor or
the ground using materials such as coloured rice, coloured sand, quartz powder, flower petals,
and coloured rocks.
A. Diwali C. Mendhi
B. Kathak D. Rangoli
__________12. One of the main forms of classical dance-drama of India. It emphasizes rhythmic foot
movements with small bells and the movement harmonize to the music.
A. Diwali C. Mendhi
B. Kathak D. Rangoli
__________13. It is often used temporarily as lighting for special occasions and you can use either play or
brass.
A. Diwali C. Mendhi
B. Kathak D. Rangoli
__________14. The most significant form of Chinese opera which combines music, vocal performance, mime,
dance, and acrobatics.
A. Wayang Kulit C. Kabuki
B. Peking Opera D. Nang Yai
__________15. An annual cultural and religious festival held on the third Sunday of January in Cebu City and is
the center of the Sto. Niño Catholic celebrations in the Philippines.
A. Panagbenga Festival C. Moriones Festival
B. Sinulog Festival D. Ati-atihan Festival

III. PE
__________1. The ability to perform a movement in one direction in the shortest period of time.
A. Speed C. Power
B. Endurance D. Flexibility
__________2. The ability of the muscle to generate force against physical objects.
A. Strength C. Flexibility
B. Speed D. Balance
__________3. The ability of the joints and muscles to move through its full range of motion
A. Cardiovascular C. Flexibility
B. Endurance D. Strength

__________4. Which of the following basketball skills should everyone master?

A. Shooting C. Passing
B. Dribbling D. Running

__________5. A Canadian clergyman, educator, and physician that introduced basketball.

A. David Naismith C. Luther H. Gulick
B. Magic Johnson D. James Naismith
__________6. Why footwork is important in playing badminton?
A. It brings you to the action C. It makes the game exciting 
B. It helps burn fats easily  D. It helps in the speed of movement
__________7. In 1997 volleyball was changed from 21 to ___ points?
A. 5 C. 15
B. 10 D. 25
__________8. How many tiles are needed to in order to play scrabble? 
A. 50 C. 100
B. 75 D. 125
__________9. Courtship dance of Jolo, Sulo.
A. Sua-ku-sua C. Binislakan
B. Pangalay D. Sakuting
__________10. Christianne, the libero of the team is very good in her defensive skill. In what fitness
component can we attribute her skill in quick reception? 
A. Speed C. Power
B. Agility D. Coordination
__________11. Jade computed her BMI and came up with the score of 21.8. This means that ___________.
A. Jade is underweight  C. Jase is normal
B. Jade is overweight  D. Jade is obese
__________12. When less calories are consumed and more calories are expended, a student will
have ______________.
A. Weight loss  C. Sustain weight 
B. Weight gain  D. Live healthy 
__________13. Energy intake and energy expenditure means _____________.
A. Energy intake  C. Energy expenditure 
B. Energy balance  D. Energy consumption 
__________14. Traditional Fingernail dance of Tausug people.
A. Sua- ku-sua C. Binislakan
B. Pangalay D. Sakuting 
__________15. Ana, a junior high school student had a BMI of 30. Her classification falls into _____________.
A. Normal  C. Overweight
B. Underweight  D. Obese

IV. HEALTH
__________1. Someone who is attracted to people of the same sex.
A. Bisexual C. Asexual
B. Homosexual D. Heterosexual
__________2. It has been described as a component of individual’s identity that reflects their sexual self –
concept.
A. Sexual identity C. Sexual orientation
B. Identity crisis D. Gender role 
__________3. Which place in the Philippines has the traditional used of love potion or also called “taga amo”?
A. Ilocos and tagalog regions C. Batangas
B. Bulacan D. Pangasinan
__________4. Which of the following is a tiny organism that causes communicable diseases? 
A. Pathogen  C. Susceptible host
B. Reservoir  D. Bacteria
__________5. The following are examples of chemicals present on a stick or cigarette which do not belong?
A. Cadmium C. Amonia
B. Nicotine D. Alcohol
__________6. What process of extracting alcohol from plant or fruit source? 
A. Isopropyl C. Ethanol
B. Methanol D. Fermentation
__________7. Which of the following is not an example of direct way to transfer a biological agent to other
person?
A. Touching C. Kissing
B. Eating D. Missing 
__________8. The following are examples of indirect transmission of biological agent which is not belong to
the group? 
A. Drinking water C. Physical contact
B. Eating D. Touching
__________9. Physical effects that give discomfort to humans who consumed alcohol? 
A. Hang over C. Fermentation
B. Intoxication D. Tolerance
__________10. Which of the following statements is not true about cigarette smoking? 
A. It causes fatal lung cancer
B. It increases the risk of stroke and heart attack
C. It increases risk of developing diabetes
D. It prevents cancer causing diseases
__________11. The reproductive process wherein the male gamete and female gamete unite to form a new
single cell.
A. Fertilization C. Implantation
B. Ovulation D. Gestation 
__________12. The developing human is called ______.
A. Fetus C. Baby
B. Zygote D. Embryo 
__________13. The fertilized egg develops into a baby in the _______.
A. Ovaries C. Uterus
B. Fallopian tube D. Stomach 
__________14. The developing human is fed in the woman’s womb through
A. Mammary gland C. Uterus
B. Placenta D. Bladder 
__________15. The place of pregnancy that starts from week 13 to 27.
A. First trimester C. Third Trimester
B. Second Trimester D. Second and third trimester

Prepared by:

ARNEL D. SERRANO
NOEL V. VEGA
ARJAY A. SAN JUAN