1. Why is the Sarimanok very symbolical to the Maranao villagers?

a. It means wealth and prosperity to the Maranaos.

b. It has become a ubiquitous sumbol of Maranao Art.
c. It is a symbol of good fortune.
d. It represents excellent examples of their traditions.

2. In traditional integrative art, forms and expressions do not normally end up as objects
distanced from everyday living because ________
a. The site of dissemination and knowledge of transfer is confined in the community
b. The process of creation is usually shared among members of the families
c. Things produced are common place usually found and not used in people’s home
d. Songs and dances are performed as a group as part of ritual and as a way of
affirming one’s cultural identity or sense of belonging

3. The traditional artist mode of production continues to be affected by the following

except:
a. Dynamics of change c. Modernization
b. Environmental degradation d. Preservation and
restoration

4. The indigenous people’s ancestral land as their home base is considered as of

paramount importance in creating art because _________
a. This is where resources are gathered and shared and where culture is
preformed
b. Art forms native to the community are transformed into mass produced souvenirs
c. They hold clan reunions and employ native weddings rites
d. This is where they can celebrate their communal gatherings and rituals

5. Artist choice of materials and the manner by which they iuse these materials are
important because ________
a. It is the heart of making art c. It involves all senses
b. It involves process and transformation d. It determines the
meaning of art

6. In contemporary art, why is medium become increasingly independent of

conventions?
a. Artist explore and invent new mediums and techniques
b. Artist let us experienced and respond to their artwork
c. Artist expand the range of artistic resources
d. Artist demonstrate knowledge and competence in technique

7. Medium is defined as the materials, or the substance out of which material is made.
Though this materials, the artist ________
a. Illustrate expertise in art making c. Express and
communicate feelings & ideas
b. Demonstrate knowledge in art making d. Create stories behind
every artwork
8. Bulul woodcarvings in the Cordilleras fall within the category of the “three dimensional”
arts because______
a. They represent cultural identity designed for rituals c. They are creatively
designed for rituals
b. They occupy space and volume d. They are bearer of
traditions

9. Identify what is not true about Contemporary arts.

a. It must be restricted to the individual experience of the artist.
b. It must be reflective of the world we live in.
c. It is a respond to the global environment that is culturally diverse, and
multifaceted.
d. None of the above

10.The following statements are roles of Contemporary Filipino Artist except one:
a. Create an art that enlighten the Filipino people to contribute to social change.
b. Create an art that has social and political relevance.
c. Create an art that makes the viewer aware of the present realities and conditions of
society
d. None of the above

11.This is a special honor given to exceptional artists who are engaged in the traditional
arts and grounded in culture, spirituality and also the environment.
a. National Living Treasure Award c. National Artists of the
Philippines
b. Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan d. a and b

12.Which of the following is true regarding the nature of GAMABA?

a. They bring age-old customs, crafts and ways of living to the attention of Filipino
life
b. They are performed over a period of time and works with quality
c. They engaged with traditional art for community consumption
d. They make use of materials and tools that is extraordinary and highly technical

13.The traditional artist possesses all the qualities of Manlilikha ng Bayan candidate, but he
or she is incapable of teaching the craft, is no longer be recognized as candidate for the
said award. The said statement is;
a. True b. Maybe True c. False d. Maybe
False

14.The following are categories in the National Living Treasures Award except one;
a. Textile weaving b. Folk architecture c. Metal work d.
Folk epic literature

15.The following statements are distinct features of GAMABA except one;

a. Its emphasis on the intangible and communal aspects of art production
b. It must be reflected on the events that people experiencing in the community
 at present
c. The process of creation is usually shared among the community
d. It is based on indigenous peoples’ cultures that largely honed by oral tradition

16.Darna, Dyesebel, and Captain Barbell are example of what particular form of popular
art?
a. Movies b. Komiks c. Dance d. Music

17.He is a contemporary Filipino artist and his work consist of multi-layers using
imagery that focuses on the human form.
a. Ronald Ventura b. Ernest Concepcion c. Leeroy New d.
Oscar Villamiel

18.It refers to a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres.
a. Traditional Dance b. Conservative Dance c. Contemporary Dance
d. Street Dance

19.It refers to one of the elements of Contemporary dance where it conveys the message of
a dance.
a. Movement b. Theme c. Design d. Technique

20.This refers to compositions that have adopted ideas and elements from the twentieth
century art music in the west, as well as the latest trends and musical styles in the
entertainment industry in the Philippines.
a. Contemporary Dance c. Contemporary Literature
b. Contemporary Music d. Contemporary
Architecture

21.It refers to a contemporary art in the present day building styles.

a. Contemporary Dance c. Contemporary Literature
b. Contemporary Music d. Contemporary Architecture

22.These are reality based stories with strong characters and a believable story in
contemporary times.
a. Contemporary Dance c. Contemporary Literature
b. Contemporary Music d. Contemporary Architecture

23.This is used to described hybrid performance work and artists that travel between the
fields of experimental theatre and dance, video art, music composition and performance
art without adhering to specific field’s practice.
a. Contemporary Performance c. Contemporary Music
b. Contemporary Sculpture d. Contemporary
Architecture

24.The following are kinds of performing art except;

a. Coffee painting and Color c. Magic, Illusion and Mime
b. Opera and Musical Theatre d. Spoken Word and
Puppetry
25.These are visual arts forms such as the following except;
a. Ceramics b. Crafts c. Print making d.Song
Composition

26.He was considered as the “Grand Old man of Philippine Art”.

a. Fernando Amorsolo b. Hernando Ocampo c. Benedicto Cabrebra

27.He was branded as the Father of the Philippine modern sculpture and a National Artist
Awardee in the field of visual arts.
a. Napoleon Abueva b. Guillermo Tolentino c. Julie Lluch

28.It is one of the popular materials often used by contemporary sculpture artists.
a. Wood b. Ceramic c. Marble d. Rock

29.Is photography considered as contemporary art?

a. Yes, because it is colorful.
b. Yes, because it is equal in status to painting and sculpture.
c. No, it is just for memories and for fun.
d. No, the medium is not acceptable.

30.Palu-palo festival is a cultural presentation showcasing the different ethnic group’s

rugged yet storied existence of
a. Quirino b. Isabela c. Batanes d. Cagayan

31.This historical spot is located in Cagayan and consists of 11 hectares of rolling hills
with life size concrete statues of the station of the cross and the church of Sta. Antonio.
a. Callao Cave b. Calvary Hills c. Hot Spring d.
Anguib Beach

32.It is the capital town of Isabela and is best known for being the home of world’s largest
wooden armchair – the butaka.
a. Tuguegarao City b. Ilagan City c. Santiago City d.
Cauayan City

33.This province is the “Forest Heartland of Cagayan Valley”.

a. Nueva Vizcaya b. Isabela c. Quirino d. Batanes

34.This “local” belongs to Banana family. Its fiber has natural luster with color ranging
from pure white to ivory and dark brown.
a. Bakbak b. rattan c. abaca d. uway

35.Which refers to the highest policy making and coordinating body for culture and the
arts of the State and conducts a search for the finest traditional artists of the land.
a. National Commission for the Arts c. Gawad sa Manlilikha ng
Bayan
b. National Commission for the Culture & Arts d. National Artist

36.This is an award that acknowledges folk and indigenous artists who despite the modern
 times, remain true to their traditions.
a. National Commission for the Arts c. Gawad sa Manlilikha ng
Bayan
b. National Commission for the Culture & Arts d. National Artist

37.Which refers to as one of the primary method of textile production and it involves
interlinking a set of vertical threads with a set of horizontal threads.
a. Weaving b. Crafting c. Painting d. Carving

38.She is recognized as the master mat weaver among the Sama indigenous community of
Ungos-Matata in Tawi-tawi.
a. Lang Dulay b. Salinta Monon c. Haja Amina Appi d. Magdalena
Gamayo

39.He helped preserved the Mangyan literary tradition by documenting the pieces of
Ambohan (poetic literary form composed of seven syllables.
a. Samaon Sulaiman b. Masino Intaray c. Ginaw Bilog d.
Uwang Ahadas

40.He is a farmer and a 2012 GAMABA awardee and better known for tending a plot land
filled with enlarged upo or gourd and transfrom these into durable hats protecting farmers
exposed for long hours under the heat of the sun.
a. Eduardo Mutuc b. Teofilo Garcia c. Masino Intaray d. Federico Caballero

41.These are carved Anito figures of the Ifugao and represent their ancestral spirit and
granary goods.
a. Bulul b. Okir c. Hagabi d. Sarimanok

42.They are known for their binulan nad wanno which are used as shawls to keep their
body warm.
a. Tausug b. T’boli c. Ifugao d. Kaling

43.It is one of the National Treasure of the Philippines and secondary burial jar and was
found in a of the Tablon Cave by Robert Fox.
a. Manunggul Jar b. Leta leta Cave c. Hagabi d. Anito

44.It is an ancient proof of Okir’s style of flowering symbols and the ancestral home of the
highest titleholder in a Maranao village.
a. Torogan b. Panolong c. Malong d. Abel

45.Which refers to the materials, or the substance out of which a work is made?
a. Technique b. Line c. Material
d.Medium

46.It refers to the manner in which artist use and manipulate materials to achieve the
desired formal effect and communicate the desired concept or meaning.
a. Medium b. Shape c. Technique d. Texture

47.This refers to one of the classification of arts wherein it has immediate use for everyday
 and business life such as design, architecture and furniture.
a. Environmental Arts b. Practical Arts c. Pictorial Arts d.
Musical Arts

48.Dramatic arts include the following form of arts except one:

a. Drama b. Performace Art c. Music and Dance d. Stage
Production

49.This artist uses pigments on a usually flat ground.

a. Architect b. Printmaker c. Painter d. Musician

50.Why is Philippine traditional art though based on long standing established practices
has always been contemporary?
a. Because it is an art that is being made now
b. Because it persist as part of continuing performance of tradition
c. Because it is made through scientific techniques
d. Because it keeps affinities with nature, place and society