Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION XI
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF DAVAO DEL NORTE
Division Unified Test
THIRD QUARTERLY EXAMINATION IN MAPEH 8
School Year 2023-2024

Name: _________________________________________________ Grade and Section: ________________________________

School: _______________________ Date: ___________Score: Music _____ Arts _____PE ____Health____ Total: ____

General Instruction: Read and analyse each item carefully. Choose the correct answer from the choices A,
B, C, & D. Blacken the circle of the letter of your answer.

I. MUSIC
1. What is the distinct vocal style of Israeli singers?
Ⓐ Guttural and throaty enunciation
Ⓑ Guttural and chest voice
Ⓒ Nasal and throaty
Ⓓ Thin and nasal
2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Israeli music?
Ⓐ It is used for communal worship (in mosque, synagogue, and church).
Ⓑ It is used for entertainment (belly dancing and folk dancing).
Ⓒ It uses melismatic singing with nasal vocal quality.
Ⓓ It expresses life passages events.
3. Devotional and secular music are two divisions of Jewish music. Which of the following does
not describe Secular music?
Ⓐ Very rhythmic
Ⓑ Modal changing
Ⓒ Non-religious music
Ⓓ Vocal music with instrumental accompaniment
4. Why do the music of South, Central and West Asian country was related to each other?
Ⓐ because of their food
Ⓑ because of their faces
Ⓒ because of their national costume
Ⓓ because of their geographical location
5. Which of the following is an example of Tat or “plucked string instrument”?
Ⓐ Banam Ⓑ Chikara Ⓒ Esraj Ⓓ Sitar

6. Mika is learning about producing sounds to imitate the sound of tabla, but he does not have an
access to the usual instruments. What is the best way for him to handle this situation?
Ⓐ Ask to switch to a different musical piece that doesn't require traditional instruments.
Ⓑ Use unconventional sources to create sounds that resemble the instrument.
Ⓒ Focus only on singing without using any instruments.
Ⓓ Choose a different type of music to study.
7. Kylie is a part of a music ensemble who was tasked with incorporating the shofar, a traditional

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 Jewish instrument, into a performance. How would she apply the proper technique to play the
shofar effectively?
Ⓐ Master the proper embouchure and control of breath to produce distinct tones on the
shofar.
ⒷPlay the shofar without considering the historical and cultural significance.
ⒸExperiment with various unconventional ways of producing sound to add uniqueness.
Ⓓ Use any breath technique as long as it produces sound.
8. Which of the following is NOT included to the significant musical instruments of Israel?
Ⓐ Goblet Ⓑ Lyre Ⓒ Psalterion Ⓓ Shofar
9. What vocal music of Pakistan that can be performed or sung by both men and women?
Ⓐ Carnatic Ⓑ Ghazal Ⓒ Hindustani Ⓓ Qawwali
10. What primarily shapes the diverse secular music traditions in South Asia, influencing the
development of distinct musical styles?
Ⓐ Exclusively Western musical influences shaping the entire South Asian music landscape.
Ⓑ Historical, cultural, and geographical diversity impacting musical evolution.
ⒸStrict adherence to a single musical genre throughout South Asia.
Ⓓ Religious restrictions and limitations on musical expression.

II – ARTS
11. What is the Indian art of making designs or patterns on the walls or floor of the house using
finely ground
Ⓐ Diwali Ⓒ Fresco
Ⓑ Diya Ⓓ Rangoli
12. During the celebration of Diwali, which Hindu goddess of wealth is welcomed into Indian
homes?
Ⓐ Durga Ⓑ Kali Ⓒ Lakshmi Ⓓ Saraswati
13. As Lenlen prepares to create a Rangoli design for a festive celebration, she wants to ensure a
visually appealing arrangement. Which of the following patterns should you avoid
incorporating into your Rangoli?
Ⓐ Alternating Ⓑ Combination Ⓒ Radial pattern Ⓓ Repeated
14. While exploring the various artistic forms of West Asia for an upcoming cultural exhibition,
Fernand wants to ensure accuracy in his representation. Which of the following elements is
typically NOT associated with the artistic contributions of West Asia?
Ⓐ Calligraphy Ⓑ Ceramics Ⓒ Embroidery Ⓓ Painting
15. During the Diwali Festival, people exchange pleasantries with friends, relatives and neighbors.
What does this signify?
Ⓐ Anger Ⓑ Bravery Ⓒ Fear Ⓓ Peace
16. What is a large elaborately embroidered wall hanging made in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan?
Ⓐ Frescoes Ⓑ Keteni Ⓒ Shirdaks Ⓓ Tush kyiz

17. As the organizer of a school-based Diwali event, Jofher is committed to embracing a sustainable
and creative approach using local resources. Which action represents a creative initiative?
Ⓐ Designing and handcrafting eco-friendly Diyas with locally sourced materials.
Ⓑ Purchasing pre-made, synthetic Rangoli designs available in the market.
Ⓒ Importing fancy decorations from abroad for a modern touch.
Ⓓ Opting for disposable plastic tableware for convenience.
18. In the Philippines, what is the festival of lights that is celebrated annually held in mid-December?

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 Ⓐ The Giant Christmas Tree Festival
Ⓑ The Giant Lantern Festival
Ⓒ The Giant Clamp Festival
Ⓓ The Giant Lamp Festival
19. What commonalities can be observed in the arts and crafts of Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan?
Ⓐ Both countries focus on traditional dance forms.
Ⓑ Both countries share a tradition of nomadic-themed textile arts.
Ⓒ Both countries incorporate intricate calligraphy in their artworks.
Ⓓ Both countries predominantly feature wooden sculptures in their crafts.
20. Which of the following activities is being practiced during Pre-Chinese New Year preparations?
Ⓐ Cleaning the house.
Ⓑ Enjoying the reunion dinner.
ⒸWatching Lion and Dragon Dances.
Ⓓ Setting off firecrackers and fireworks.

III- PHYSICAL EDUCATION

21. In which dimension of health do activities like playing chess and scrabble primarily contribute?
Ⓐ Emotional Health Ⓒ Physical Health
Ⓑ Mental Health Ⓓ Social Health
22. Considering the sedentary nature of chess and scrabble, which physical fitness aspect helps
reduce the risk of musculoskeletal issues and enhances overall mobility?
Ⓐ Agility Ⓒ Flexibility
Ⓑ Cardiovascular endurance Ⓓ Muscular strength
23. Which aspect is most relevant for strategic improvement and overall performance in playing
scrabble?
Ⓐ Number of games played Ⓒ Speed of moves
Ⓑ Physical endurance Ⓓ Vocabulary expansion
24. When challenging a word in Scrabble, what happens if the challenged word is valid?
Ⓐ Both players lose a turn
ⒷThe challenger loses a turn
Ⓒ The challenged player loses a turn
Ⓓ Nothing will happen to the challenger.

25. What is the term for a move in chess where the King and Rook are moved simultaneously?
Ⓐ Castling Ⓒ Checkmate
Ⓑ Challenge Ⓓ En passant

26. In chess, what does the term "en passant" mean?

Ⓐ Capturing a pawn that has moved two squares forward from its starting spot
Ⓑ Putting the opponent's king in a tricky situation
Ⓒ Promoting a pawn to a queen
Ⓓ Ending the game in a draw
27. What does the term "bingo" mean in Scrabble?
Ⓐ Exchanging tiles with the bag
Ⓑ Passing a turn without making a move.
Ⓒ Winning the game with a perfect move.
Ⓓ. Playing a high-scoring word with all the tiles from the rack.
28. If you play the word "JUMP" using the triple word score tile, and the "J" is placed on a double
letter score tile, what is the total score for the word?
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 Ⓐ 17 Ⓑ 20 Ⓒ 23 Ⓓ 27
29. You have the letters "M," "O," "U," "S," and "E" on your rack. What is the maximum score you
can achieve by playing a word using all these letters if you place it on a triple word score tile?
Ⓐ 21 Ⓑ 24 Ⓒ 27 Ⓓ29
30. In a chess or scrabble club, how would you promote inclusivity of varying skills?
Ⓐ Forming exclusive groups based on skill.
ⒷDiscouraging beginners from participating.
Ⓒ Limiting the games to only advanced players.
Ⓓ Welcoming players of all skill levels and providing guidance.

IV - HEALTH
31. Which of the following stages of infection involves the appearance of more specific signs and
symptoms?
Ⓐ Convalescence stage Ⓒ Incubation stage
Ⓑ Illness stage Ⓓ Prodromal stage
32. Which of the following best defines an infection?
Ⓐ The invasion of multiplication of pathogenic microorganisms in body tissues.
Ⓑ A condition where the body’s immune system is weakened.
Ⓒ The presence of harmful chemicals in the bloodstream.
Ⓓ An allergic reaction to environmental substances.
33. Which of the following is a mode of transmission of an infection?
Ⓐ Consuming contaminated food or water
Ⓑ Getting vaccinated
Ⓒ Wearing a mask
Ⓓ Handwashing
34. In the Philippines, which of the following is identified as one of the primary causes of
morbidity and mortality?
Ⓐ Air pollution-related illnesses
Ⓑ Chronic lifestyle disease
Ⓒ Dengue fever outbreaks
Ⓓ Road traffic accidents

35. Which of the following diseases is known for its characteristic symptoms of high fever, body
aches, and respiratory distress?

Ⓐ HIV/AIDS Ⓒ Malaria
Ⓑ Influenza Ⓓ Tuberculosis

36. Which of the following is a common myth about communicable diseases?

Ⓐ Communicable diseases can only be transmitted through direct physical contact.
Ⓑ Good hygiene practices have no effect on preventing the spread of diseases.
Ⓒ Vaccines can sometimes cause the diseases they are meant to prevent.
Ⓓ Communicable diseases are caused by bacteria and viruses.
37. What is a key aspect of preventing and controlling common communicable diseases?
Ⓐ Practicing good hygiene, such as hand washing and covering when coughing and sneezing.
Ⓑ Believing that communicable diseases are inevitable and cannot be controlled.
Ⓒ Avoiding seeking medical help unless the disease becomes severe.
Ⓓ Ignoring symptoms until they resolve on their own.
38. How do health programs and policies contribute in preventing and controlling communicable

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 diseases?
Ⓐ By proving guidelines and resources for disease prevention and control.
Ⓑ By creating more opportunities for disease transmission.
Ⓒ By promoting misinformation about disease prevention.
Ⓓ By ignoring the importance of public health safety.
39. Which of the following strategies is recommended for intensifying programs and policies to
prevent and control communicable diseases?
Ⓐ Encouraging large gatherings without any safety measures.
Ⓑ Limiting access to healthcare for vulnerable populations.
Ⓒ Implementing comprehensive vaccination campaigns.
Ⓓ Disregarding safety protocols in disease prevention.
40. Rita has been experiencing cough and colds for a week. She thought of seeking help by a
traditional medical healer or “manggagamot”. However, after being checked, there was no
indication or progress of healing. What should be the best thing that Rabiya can do?
Ⓐ Rita must seek another medical opinion coming from the doctors and specialists.
Ⓑ Rita must go back to the traditional medical healer for follow-up checkup.
Ⓒ Rita must look for another traditional medical healer.
Ⓓ Rita must do self-medication

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