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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
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URDANETA CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Urdaneta City Pangasinan

THIRD QUARTER EXAMINATION

CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION
ANSWERS FOR RATIONALIZATION

1. It is considered the youngest art form that can portray conflict like drama and can tell stories.
a. film b. stage c. dance d. painting

2. National Artist Levi Celerio was a great musician who deserved a great honour for enriching the
Philippine music.
a. He applied papers for writing lyrics c. He used a leaf.
b. He strummed different string instrument d. He used bamboos for tone.

3. The Republic of the Philippines, through the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)
and the Cultural Center of the Philippines established the Order of the National Artist Award in
1972 TO___________.
a. Honour loyalty c. Honour peace and cooperation
b. Honour political diversity d. Honour cultural heritage and identity

4. The University of the Philippines represents academic freedom and it was shown in Guillermo
Tolentino’s work of art known as__________________.
a. The Oblation b. The Transfigurationc. c. Our Lady of Peace d. Jose Rizal Monument

5. Which among the statements does not pertain to art?

a. It deals with scientific and technical subject. c. It is concerned with human nature.
b. It is an application of creative skill. d. It is an expression of imagination through visual
medium.

6. She is dubbed as a patroness of art and the founder of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Who
coins the “beautiful and true beautiful”?
a. Imelda R. Marcos c. Cory Aquino c. Leila Benitez d. Lucresia Kasilag

7. Art refers to the recent and current practices of art ranging from 1970s up to the present. Which
period represents this recent art?
a. Contemporary Art b. Modern Art c. Performing Art d. Graphic Art

8. Men Voices: lowest and deepest voice quality is bass; the highest voice is:
a. tenor b. baritone c. alto d. soprano

9. Feng Shui is an “eco-art” linking man and his destiny with surrounding. What does it represent?
a. Wind and water b. Air and fire c. heaven and earth d. sand and
soil
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10. A new artwork entered as a new expression Avant-garde in nature.

a. Political intervention c. Social development
b. Technological innovations d. educational growth

11. New stars are discovered by Sampaguita Pictures. Who is the Queen of Philippine Movies in the
70s-80s?
a. Gloria Romero b. Sharon Cuneta c. Nora Aunor d. Carmen Rosales
12. “Art inspired men to plant trees, stop child labour and question the brutalities or war”. This means
that art is:
a. It creates sense of beauty c. It impedes reality.
b. It communicates societal situation d. It sustains artistic ability.

13. The following criteria are being used to bestow to our national artist except:
a. Artist who have helped built a Filipino sense of nationhood through his works.
b. Artist who have been a Filipino for the last 10 years prior to nomination.
c. Artist who have distinguished themselves by nonchalant, self-acclaimed stardom.
d. Artist who are consistently displayed excellence in their art form, enriching artistic expression.

14. A snake sways as a beautiful body movements. Which one is not part of a dance?
a. song b. lyrics c. sound d. body language

15. He is the “Grand Old Man of Philippine Art”. Who is the first National Artist of the country?
a. Hernando Ocampo b. Carlos Francisco c. Fernando Amorsolo d. Benedicto Cabrera

16. If you are Napoleon Abueva, the father of sculpture, what will you use in your work of art?
a. I will use cement to make it strong. c. I will make use of granite or marble.
b. I will use paper as its light and cheap. d. I will mix different materials like metal and stone.

17. Rey Valera promotes original Filipino music. What is the term for Filipino pop music?
a. Original Pilipino music (OPM) b. alternative music c. rock and roll d. Pinoy
pop

18. Modern art was affected in art making. Which factors relevant to modern art?
a. Urbanization c. urbanization and consumerism
b. Consumerism d. urbanization, consumerism and
secularization

19. Movies are considered new among the arts. What is the art among the seven art forms?
a. Painting b. Architecture c. music d. sculpture

20. What makes any work of art great?

a. Sincere or honest c. magnitude or scope
b. Craftsmanship and sincerity d. universality includes sincerity, magnitude and
craftsmanship
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21. This is a row of seven or eight gradually pitched gongs set horizon tally on a designed framework
and is beaten to produce seven different tones. Which one below produces these tones?
a. Kudyapi b. Kulintang c. Gabbang d. Kalutang

22. Anguish, angst and anger are the themes of his art works. Who is this artist painted in
expressionistic cubistic style?
a. Juvenal Sanso b. Galo Ocampo c. Ang Kiukok d. Ramon Orlina

23. Which is not part of the three Philippine major art traditions?
a. Ethnic Tradition c. Spanish Colonial Tradition
b. Japanese Tradition d. American Colonial and Contemporary Tradition

24. Art is derived from Latin word “ars”. What does it meant?
a. wisdom b. Science c. ability or skill d. knowledge

25. Walter is the protagonist emulating the likes of Rizal and Bonifacio in his school play. Which one
Walter represents as it deals with human experience embodied in a set of people who find
themselves in a particular kind of situation?
a. setting b. character c. plot d. theme

26. How we determine whether a novel, a movie or a building is a good or bad art?
a. by praising the art work c. by understanding it
b. by giving good comments on the arts d. by enjoying the art

27. Nipa Hut is familiar architecture in the Philippine countryside. Which one is an example of ethnic
house in the Philippines by the Subanon of Zamboanga?
a. Twin house b. house on the stilts c. lean-to d. torogan

28. The following reasons why people dance except:

a. promotes health c. entertains and inspire people
b. bring monotony of daily life d. expression of feelings

29. “Noli Me Tangere” is one of the best works of Jose Rizal. What kind of literary form did he write?
a. poem b. novel c. song d. play

30. Ati-tihan dance festival in Aklan is celebrated in January all throughout the province. What it
represents?
a. presentation of folk dance in the Visayas c. a dance competition
b. In honour of Sto. Nino d. representation of Filipino

31. Ferdinand Magellan discovered the Philippines. The arrival of these people replaced the indigenous
arts with Western art forms.
a. Spaniards b. Spain c. Spanish d. colonizers

32. Who created the Art Association of the Philippines?

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a. Purita Kalaw-Ledesma b. Lydia Villanueva-Arguilla c. Anita Magsaysay-Ho d. Cesar

Legaspi

33. The first Zarzuela performed in the Philippines is believed to have been in the early 1870s by this
Spaniard to train Filipinos. Who is this person?
a. Alejandro Cubero b. Miguel de Legaspi c. El Cid d. Ferdinand
Magellan

34. Early carving of the Ifugaos lies on symbolism like the “Bulul”. Bulul represents what?
a. It assures bountiful harvest c. Represents miscommunication
b. It is a religious representation d. It is a music form.

35. Levi Celerio, a violinist, was included in the Guinness Book of World Record for such talent. What
age he started playing the violin?
a. 8 years old b. 9 years old c. 10 years old d. 11 years old

36. Filipino homes today evolved from the nipa hut which can still be seen in the country today. Which
type of infrastructure is this?
a. bahay na bato b. barong-barong c. batalan d. bahay Kubo

37. She’s trailblazer who elevated the development of folk dance in the Philippines Who is this woman
known as the mother of Philippine dance?
a. Lucrecia R. Urtuda b. FranciscaR. Aquino c. Alice Reyes d. Leonor O. Goquingco

38. Rolando Tinio is an outstanding stage art director named national artist in Theatre. What other
national award he had received?
a. Dance . Music c. Film d. Theatre

39. Early Filipinos used indigenous materials in constructing structures such houses, bridges and
churches. What do you call this art using the environment as a source?
a. Indigenous architecture b. sculpture c. visual arts d.
performing arts

40. He is one of the so called “Triumvirate” introduced modernism in the Philippine visual arts. Who is
this father of Modern Philippine Painting?
a. Jose Joya b. Victorio Edades c. Vicente Manansala d. Francisco Conching

41. The artist’s credo “art for art’s sake” means:

a. Quality is the number one factor. c. The view of the art is important.
b. Beauty is the reason for the art work. d. Communications of thoughts is needed.

42. Who among them below is the only Asian awardee of the Pulitzer Prize in Journalism in America?
a. Carlos Quirino b. Nick Joaquin c. Alejandro Roces d. Carlos P. Romulo
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43. Award winning director Lino Brocka was a social activist that give marginalized sector of the society
through his film productions in such film: Bona, Sa Kuko ng Liwanag, and Tubog sa Ginto.
a. freedom of expression b. political deviation c. cultural revolution d. technological
innovation

44. The early Filipino painting lost to oblivion because of one of these factors.
a. incentives are given to improve their craft c. tribal resurges
b. the medium used like leaves and bark d. materials are expensive

45. Popular Filipino actor Coco Martin portrays one of film national artist Fernando Poe, Jr. best film on
television. Which one of these prime time series he portrays today?
a. Ang Probinsyano b. Totoy Bato c. Ang Panday d. Ang Alamat

46. The former First Lady of the Philippines promoted the terno all over the world. Who is the fashion
designer innovated the Philippine terno?
a. Imelda Marcos b. Stella Araneta c. Ramon Valera d. Ting-Ting Cojuanco

47. He is also a movie comedian and the original King of Philippine Novelty songs. Who is the composer
of “Butsikik”?
a. Ogie Alcasid c. Yoyoy Villame
b. Gary Granada d. Gary Valenciano

48. Teofilo Garcia is an Ilocano cacique and craftsmaker known for crafting high quality and functional
headpiece. What indigenous material he had used?
a. anahaw b. coconut c. tabungaw d. gourd

49. Folk balladeers influenced alternative music. Who among these popular Filipino singers?
a. Eddie Peregrina b. Victor Wood c. Freddie Aguilar d. Martin Nievera

50. Which one is not a secular dance performed in social functions?

a. ssfandango b. polka c. ballet d. valse

Prepared by:

JEMIMAH R. PAA JOMEL G. SOBREVILLA

HILARION P. BACUŇO RICARDO C. GAŇALONGO JR.

EDGARDO L. MANUEL JR. ROMMEL V. ROMUAR

Subject Teachers
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Noted:

JONALD M. VALEŇA
Subject Group Head, ABM/TIC-Asst. Principal-SHS