Republic of the Philippines

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Department of Education
Region XII
Division of South Cotabato
DANLAG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Danlag, Tampakan, South Cotabato

1st Quarter Exam in PE 12

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Read and answer the following questions carefully. Select the correct answer
from the given choices. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. It is a form of expression of oneself through rhythmic movement. It can be recreation, entertainment,
education, therapy, and religion.
A. Sing B. Exercise C. Hiking D. Dance
2. In what country did dance originate?
A. Egypt B. Philippines C. Rome D. Greece
3. In this country, dance was taught as an aid to military education among the boys.
A. Egypt B. Philippines C. Rome D. Greece
4. This type of dance is considered fine and honorable according to Plato.
A. Formal B. Noble C. Ignoble D. Informal
5. This type of dance that imitates what is mean or ugly.
A. Formal B. Noble C. Ignoble D. Informal
6. In this country, dance became brutal and sensationalized as their entertainers were slaves and captives from
many nationalities.
A. Egypt B. Philippines C. Rome D. Greece
7. It is a type of dance where dancers hold each other by hand, performing a long chain and move about in an
open or closed circle, or in an extended line.
A. Round dance B. Couple dance C. Group dance D. Individual dance
8. It is a dance that originates as a ritual among and is characteristic of the common people of a country and that
is transmitted from generation to generation
A. Cheerdance B. Hip-hop C. Interpretative dance D. Folk dance
9. It is a physical activity with a combination of different dance genre and gymnastics skills such as tumbling,
pyramids, tosses and stunts.
A. Cheerdance B. Hip-hop C. Interpretative dance D. Folk dance
10. It was derived from the word “hep”, an African-American vernacular English language since 1904 which
means “current”.
A. Cheerdance B. Hip-hop C. Interpretative dance D. Folk dance
11. Philippines folk dance form created by imitating the “movements of a duck” such as wading, flying, and
short steps and splashing water on their backs like the ducks do.
A. Cariñosa B. Itik-itik C. Maglalatik D. Tinikling
12. Philippine dance of colonial-era origin from the Maria Clara suite of Philippine folk dances, where the fan
or handkerchief plays an instrumental role as it places the couple in a romance scenario.
A. Cariñosa B. Itik-itik C. Maglalatik D. Tinikling

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13. What type of dance must showcase tumbling, jumps, tossing, pyramid, stunts, and dance during a
competition?
A. Ballroom B. Cheerdance C. Festival dance D. Hip hop
14. A traditional Philippine folk dance which originated during the Spanish colonial era. The dance involves at
least two people beating, tapping, and sliding bamboo poles on the ground and against each other in
coordination with one or more dancers who step over and in between the poles in a dance.
A. Cariñosa B. Itik-itik C. Maglalatik D. Tinikling
15. The dances are characterized by vivid colors and rhythmic movements which reflect the influence of
Arabian and Indo-Malaysian cultures.
A. Rural dances B. Muslim dances C. Cordillera dances D. Tribal dances
16. This dance reflects the simple life of the people in the barrio.
A. Rural dances B. Muslim dances C. Cordillera dances D. Tribal dances
17. It is also known as ethnic dances. They vary from region to region, representing the unique traditions and
culture of the tribe.
A. Rural dances B. Muslim dances C. Cordillera dances D. Tribal dances
18. These dances reflect rituals which celebrate their daily lives- a good harvest, health, peace, war, and other
symbols of living.
A. Rural dances B. Muslim dances C. Cordillera dances D. Tribal dances
19. It is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz,
lyrical and classical ballet.
A. Ballroom B. Cheerdance C. Hip hop D. Modern and Contemporary
20. Is a folk dance from the Philippines performed by male dancers. Coconut shell halves are secured onto the
dancers' hands and on vests upon which are hung four or six more coconut shell halves.
A. Cariñosa B. Itik-itik C. Maglalatik D. Tinikling

Part II. Essay: Answer the following questions.

1. What are the benefits of dance in our physical health?

2. Why are the benefits of dance in our mental health?

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