Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region XVIII Negros Island Region
DIVISION OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL
Cottage Road, Bacolod City

FIRST GRADING TEST MAPEH Grade 9

Direction: Read each question carefully and select the correct answer from the alternatives
that follow. Write only the LETTER of your choice.

MUSIC
1. He was one of the oldest secular composers whose literary and musical works include chansons
and poetic debates during the medieval period.
A. Thomas Morley C. Adam de la Halle
B. Giovanni Palestrina D. Antonio Vivaldi
2. Gregorian chant and Troubadour music are two main music genre emerged during the medieval
period. What is their common characteristic?
A. Usually Monophonic C. Tells of chivalry & love
B. Free meter D. Modal
3. A period which is also known as the Middle Ages or Dark Ages that started the fall of Roman
empire.
A. Medieval B. Renaissance C. Baroque D. Classical Greek
4. It is a form of sacred musical composition that sets texts of the Eucharistic liturgy into music.
A. Mass B. Madrigal C. A Capella D. Neumatic
5. Who was the greatest master of Roman Catholic Church during the Renaissance period?
A. Thomas Morley C. Antonio Vivaldi
B. Johann Sebastian Bach D. Giovanni Palestrina
6. He was considered as the famous composer of secular music during the Renaissance period?
A. Antonio Vivaldi C. Giovanni Palestrina
B. Thomas Morley D. Johann Sebastian Bach
7. The word Baroque is derived from the Portuguese word barroco which means?
A. Grandiose C. Elaborate ornamentation
B. Pearl of irregular shape D. contrapuntal
8. A baroque music style developed mainly by imitative counterpoint?
A. Concerto Grosso C. Oratorio
B. Chorale D. Fugue
9. A form of orchestral music during the Baroque period wherein the music is between a small group
of solo instruments called concertino and the whole orchestra called tutti.
A. Concerto C. Chorale
B. Concerto Grosso D. Oratorio
10. Which of the following refers to a form of orchestral music that employs a solo instrument
accompanied by an orchestra?
A. Concerto C. Chorale
B. Concerto Grosso D. Oratorio
11. A large musical composition for orchestra and voices that incorporates narratives on religious
themes. This is usually performed without the use of costumes, scenery or action.
A. Oratorio C. Concerto
B. Concerto Grosso D. Fugue
12. Who was the famous Italian composer during the Baroque period known as The Red Priest
because of his red hair and his famous composition was the Four Seasons?
A. Antonio Vivaldi C. George Handel
B. Thomas Morley D. Adam de la Halle
13. Who wrote the oratorio The Messiah?
A. Handel B. Bach C. Mozart D. Beethoven
ARTS
1. Their paintings were found inside the caves which may have been their way of communicating
with each other and the Cave of Lascaux was considered as evidence.
A. Prehistoric B. Ancient Egypt C. Classical Greek D. Byzantine
2. What period in western music that the emphasis of their arts depicts the importance of life after
death?
A. Classical Greek B. Prehistoric C. Romanesque D. Ancient Egypt
3. In which period in western music, that their sculpture shows perfect human anatomy and
proportions?
A. Classical Greek B. Prehistoric C. Roman D. Ancient Egypt
4. What art period developed a form of architecture based on Megaliths or huge stones?
A. Classical Greek B. Ancient Egypt C. Romanesque D. Prehistoric
5. It is carved from limestone with excessively heavy breast and abdomen used as charm to ensure
fertility.
A. Venus of Willendorf C. Venus of Brassempouy
B. Queen Theodora D. Queen Nefertiti
6. It is a method of painting water-based pigments on a freshly applied plaster usually on a wall
surface.
A. Encaustic B. Fresco C. Acrylic D. Tropme-l-oeil
7. It is a method of painting from the Greeks that involves applying of pigments mixed with beeswax
and fixed with heat after its application.
A. Encaustic B. Fresco C. Acrylic D. Tropme-l-oeil
8. An art process where you create an image sing an assemblage of small pieces of colored glass,
stones, or other materials.
A. Stained Glass B. Collage C. Mosaics D. Tropme-l-oeil
9. It is a colored glass used to form decorative or pictorial designs.
A. Encaustics B. Mosaics C. Stained Glass D. Collage
10. When you create a three dimensional art work, through different processes such as carving,
modeling, casting or assembling, the visual art being considered is ?
A. Architecture B. Sculpture C. Mosaic D. Collage
11. Which sculptural technique refers to direct subtractive process and it is made from durable
materials such as woods, stone and marbles?
A. Casting B. Carving C. Modeling D. Relief Sculpture
12. Which of the following sculptural technique refers to a process of carving to a flat surface to
make raised designs?
A. Relief Sculpture B. Carving C. Modeling D. Casting

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
1. It is the capacity of each individual to accomplish daily task with alertness and vigor and has
sufficient energy to enjoy leisure and still ready to meet unforeseen emergencies.
A. Physical Fitness C. Physical Education
B. Mental Fitness D. Emotional Fitness
2. A Skill/ Performance related component which refer to the ability to perform one explosive
muscular effort in a short period of time. It is the product of strength and speed as seen in many
sports activities.
A. Agility B. Speed C. Power D. Balance
3. The physical fitness component that has linking of the senses such as sight and hearing to the
brain parts of the body to produce smooth, quick and efficiently controlled movement.
A. Balance B. Reaction Time C. Coordination D. Agility
4. Who invented the game Volleyball?
A. Dr. James Naismith C. William Morgan
B. Dr. Dudley Sargent D. Josh Groban
5. In Volleyball, what elements constitute a successful attack hit?
A. Good reception, good toss and nice tip
B. Good reception, good toss, and hard spike
C. Good reception, nice toss and a control spike
D. Good reception, nice tips and good deception
6. The length and width of the Volleyball Court is?
A. 17 x 9 meter B. 18 x 9 meter C. 19 x 10 meter D. 20 x 10 meter
7. Who invented the game Basketball?
A. Dr. James Naismith C. William Morgan
B. Dr. Dudley Sargent D. Josh Groban
8. The following are the fundamental skills of the game basketball EXCEPT______________.
A. Passing B. Dribbling C. Shooting D. Serving
9. What system in sports is used to maintain orderliness and fairness in implementing rules?
A. Sports Officiating C. Sports Psychology
B. Sports Science D. Sports Youth
10. Officiating has a high physical demand, especially in sports like basketball, soccer and
combative sport. What should the referee do prior to his/her officiating task?
A. Dynamic Stretching C. Static Stretching
B. Instantly proceed with officiating D. Warm-up
11. In games which require the official to run continuously, what fitness component should the official
possess?
A. Balance B. Endurance C. Power D. Strength
12. Sports officials usually use their arms in signaling. What fitness component will be developed
with this regular movement?
A. Cardiovascular Endurance C. Muscular Endurance
B. Flexibility D. Muscular Strength
13. In what way will our knowledge and skills in sports officiating help our community?
A. Reduces the case of delinquent youth in the community
B. Save money during sports competition
C. Train youth in sports related activities like athletics and sports officiating
D. All of the above

HEALTH
1. Which of the following refers to a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not
merely the absence of disease or infirmity, and the ability to lead a socially and economically
productive life?
A. Environmental Health C. Healthy Lifestyle
B. Community Health D. Health
2. It comprises those aspects of human health that are determined by physical, chemical, biological,
social and psychosocial factors in the surrounding environment.
A. Environmental Health C. Healthy Lifestyle
B. Community Health D. Health
3. Which is defined as the art and science of maintaining, protecting and improving the helth of all
the members of the community through organized and sustained community efforts?
A. Environmental Health C. Healthy Lifestyle
B. Community Health D. Health
4. Which of the following describes a healthy community?
A. Clean and safe environment C. An environment that meets everyones needs.
B. Promotes social harmony D. All of the above
5. Which does NOT describe a healthy community?
A. A clean and safe environment
B. An environment that meets everyone basic needs
C. Promotes social harmony
D. An environment that is fully aware of its daily opportunities
6. Which best describes the value acquired having a healthy environment?
A. Less disease, less health care cost
B. Active community involvement
C. More budget a health problems, increase supply of medicines.
D. More community projects in the community development.
7. Which of the following problem has a leading effect on the environmental destruction?
A. Soil Erosion B. Oil Spill C. Illegal mining D. Deforestation
8. Which is a destructive change in the environment which harms health?
A. Pollution C. Climate Change
B. Population D. Incineration
9. Which programs of the Department of Health promotes Community Health?
A. Maternal Health C. Child Health Care
B. Primary Health Care D. Control of Communicable Diseases Council
10. Why do we need to ensure community health in planning a community development?
A. To attain a luxury of life
B. To keep the safety of the community
C. To live in a clean, safe and comfortable home
D. To maintain an enjoyable lifestyle
11. Why do we need to ensure community health in planning a community development?
A. To attain a luxury of life
B. To keep the safety of the community
C. To live in a clean, safe and comfortable home
D. To maintain an enjoyable lifestyle
12. The following sentences describe how a healthy environment should be, EXCEPT ___________.
A. A clean and safe environment
B. An environment that meets everyones basic needs
C. Takes advantage of every opportunity there is
D. Promotes social harmony