Department of Education

Region III
DIVISION OF PAMPANGA
City of San Fernando (P)
SECOND PERIODIC TEST IN GRADE 8 ARTS

Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.

1. It is regarded as the highest form of Chinese painting.

a. Scenes from everyday life
b. Landscape painting
c. Human figure
d. Animals
2. What is the earliest paper folding document?
a. paper mask
b. paper knot
c. paper kite
d. paper boat
3. In China, silk was often used as the medium to paint upon. However, when CaiLun invented the
paper paintings they became more ____.
a. expensive
b. economical
c. classy
d. accessible
4. What principle of design is dominant in this Peking Opera face painting?
a. Variety
b. Unity
c. Movement
d. Balance
5. According to history, Korean paintings were primarily influenced by __________.
a. Japanese
b. French
c. English
d. Chinese
6. It is the art of “beautiful handwriting” with pen or brush with the use of ink, paint or watercolor on
paper, silk or any similar material.
a. Yin-Yang
b. Woodblock printing
c. Ukiyo-e
d. Calligraphy
7. The best known and most popular style of Japanese art is Ukiyo-e, which means __________.
a. pictures of the people in the environment
b. pictures of huge and heavy waves
c. pictures of the floating world
d. pictures of whirling wing
8. Multi-Inclined roofs have two or more sections that are inclined. These roofs are used for _________.
a. Residences of wealthy Chinese
b. Palaces
c. Chinese Temples
d. Common Chinese Architectures
9. It is a technique for printing text, images or patterns used widely throughout East Asia.
a. Woodblock
b. Ukiyo-e
c. Kabuki
d. Calligraphy
10. It is considered as one of the greatest contributions of ancient China in the development of arts.
a. Paper
b. Painting
c. Origami
d. Knot tying
11. Earliest Chinese logographs were engraved on the shoulder bones of large animals and on tortoise
shells. The script found on these objects is commonly called __________.
a. Ukiyo-e
b. Jingju Lianpu
c. Jiaguwen
d. Cangjie
12. This painting was done using Woodblock Printing. What principle of art is most dominant in it?
a. Variety
b. Rhythm
c. Proportion
d. Movement

13. What are the two things kabuki performers wear during play that are significant to the stories?
a. Makeup and wig
b. Makeup and props
c. Makeup and perfume
d. Makeup and mask
14. Korean masks are originally used for __________.
a. shamanistic rights
b. festivals
c. elaborate dances
d. drama
15. It is a type of silver or gold ingot currency used in China until the 20th century.
a. Sycee
b. Origami
c. Jianzhi
d. Dorae
16. Which of the following elements of art is evident in Japanese paper folding?
a. Geometric shapes
b. Flowing patterns
c. Curvilinear designs
d. Alternating contour
17. It is the first type of paper cutting design which is used to decorate doors and windows.
a. Jianzhi
b. JingjuLianpu
c. Huang Pang
d. Calligraphy
18. It is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding, which started in the 17th century AD and was
popularized internationally in the mid-1900s.
a. Origami
b. Maedeup
c. Jianzhi
d. Jiang Gan
19. Chinese folk art is created with materials that are naturally found within the locality.This shows that _
a. Chinese use indigenous materials
b. Chinese are fond of nature
c. Chinese are nature lovers
d. Chinese are cheap
20. It is an assembled or joined aircraft that was traditionally made of silk or paper with a bowline and a
resilient bamboo.
a. Kite
b. Jianzhi
c. Origami
d. Hanamusubi
21. What type of balance is evident in decorative Chinese paper cuttings?
a. Symmetrical balance
b. Radial balance
c. Geometrical balance
d. Asymmetrical balance
22. An ancient Japanese legend promised that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will ___.
a. understand the relationship between nature and human.
b. be prosperous and will have longer life.
c. be granted a wish by a crane.
d. drive away evil spirits.
23. What does Half Red and Half White mask among the Korean represent?
a. Symbolize the idea that the wearer has two fathers.
b. It suggests treachery, suspiciousness and craftiness.
c. Indicates that the character was born of an adulterous mother.
d. Bright and vibrant colors that help establish the age and race of the figure
24. Which of the following is a decorative knot work from Korea?
a. Zhongguo
b. Mo Li Hua
c. Maedeup
d. Hanamusubi
25. Which of the following face paintings indicate devotion, courage, bravery, uprightness and loyalty?
a. Jiang Gan
b. Huang Pang
c. Guan Ju
d. Cao Cao
26. Which of the following is common to Japanese paintings?
a. Scenes from everyday life
b. Palaces and temples
c. Flowers and birds
d. Bamboo
27. Which of following traditional Chinese architectures is commonly seen in Chinese temples?
a. Sweeping
b. Straight Inclined
c. Ordinary
d. Multi Inclined
28. The following themes are common to Korean paintings EXCEPT for one.
a. Scenes from everyday life
b. Four Gracious Plants
c. Landscapes
d. Bamboo
29. The following religion played an important role in East Asian art EXCEPT __________.
a. Taoism
b. Daoism
c. Confucianism
d. Buddhism
30. The following are Principles of Chinese Painting EXCEPT __________.
a. Use colors correctly
b. Observe rhythm and movements.
c. Live up to tradition by copying the master’s artwork.
d. Fill the spaces with objects and nature.
31. The following are the uses of Korean masks EXCEPT __________.
a. Used funeral services to help banish evil spirits
b. Used to give them luck and prosperity
c. Used for shamanistic rites
d. Used in theatre plays
32. The following are Chinese folk arts EXCEPT __________.
a. Paper masks
b. Paper kites
c. Paper folding
d. Paper cut
33. The following are uses of Sycee among the Chinese EXCEPT for one.
a. displayed during the Chinese New Year for prosperity
b. drive away evil spirits
c. traditional funeral
d. ghost Festival
34. China’s knot work : Zhongguo Japan’s knot work: ______________
a. Sycee
b. Origami
c. Maedeup
d. Hanamusubi
35. Chinese theaters commonly use face painting while Korean theaters use __________.
a. Silk painting
b. Props painting
c. Mask painting
d. Costume painting
36. Kabuki Makeup has two types. Standard makeup is applied in most actors while Kumadori makeup is
applied to __________.
a. villains and heroes
b. rebels and bandits
c. nobles and aristocrats
d. doctors and healers
37. Which of the following process is in correct order in making a woodblock printing?
1. Color the surface only and not the etched lines.
2. When your design is finished, paint over it with your color of acrylic paint.
3. Use the tip of a pen or barbecue stick to etch your design when you are ready.
4. After you've covered the surface with color, turn your foam over and press firmly on your paper.
a. 4312
b. 3214
c. 2341
d. 1234
38. Why are Mountains and Water important features in Korean landscape painting?
a. Because they express understanding of the relationship between nature and human.
b. Because they were regarded as the highest form of Korean painting.
c. Because Koreans believe that mountains and water help ward off evil spirits.
d. Because these are sites for building temples and buildings.
39. Why do East Asian temples and houses use sweeping roofs?
a. Because they believe that it will protect them from elements of water, wind and fire.
b. Because they believe that it will give them luck and prosperity.
c. Because they believe that they have to follow their tradition.
d. Because they believe that it can give them longer life.
40. Why do Chinese Buddhists believe in hanging “Window Flowers” or decorative paper cuttings?
a. Because it can lead to understanding of the relationship between nature and human.
b. Because they believe that it can attract good luck and drive away evil spirits.
c. Because they believe it will bring them prosperity.
d. Because they believe that it grants all your wishes.