GRADE 8 - MAPEH

QUIZ

GENERAL INSTRUCTION/S: Read and understand the following questions. Choose and write the best answer
on a ½ lengthwise pad paper. USE UPPERCASE LETTERS ONLY. (i.e. A, B, C, D)

MUSIC

1. What is the traditional name for the small, hand-held cymbals often used in Indian classical music?
a. Dholak
b. Manjira
c. Mridangam
d. Ghatam
2. What traditional Israeli instrument is often associated with folk music and is played by plucking or
strumming its strings?
a. Bouzouki
b. Oud
c. Saz
d. Mandolin
3. Which ancient Indian text contains the foundational principles of music, including scales, melodies, and
instruments?
a. Rigveda
b. Upanishads
c. Arthashastra
d. Mahabharata
4. What is the name of the rhythmic hand-drum commonly used in Israeli folk music, especially in the context
of dance?
a. Darbuka
b. Djembe
c. Conga
d. Bodhran
5. What is the primary language spoken by the majority of the population in Israel?
a. Hebrew
b. Arabic
c. English
d. Yiddish
6. What is the name of the traditional, two-stringed bowed instrument often used in Pakistani classical music?
a. Sitar
b. Sarod
7. Which classical music tradition is associated with the northern part of India?
a. Carnatic
b. Hindustani
c. Folk
d. Bhangra
8. Which of the following is a traditional Indian percussion instrument?
a. Saxophone
b. Sitar
c. Tabla
d. Flute
9. What is the name of the traditional vocal style in Indian classical music?
a. Raga
b. Sitar
c. Khyal
d. Sarod

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 10. The dhol is a popular percussion instrument in Pakistani folk music. What is its primary use in traditional
celebrations?
a. Wedding processions
b. Religious ceremonies
c. Funerals
d. Academic events
11. In Israeli folk music, what is the name of the stringed instrument resembling a guitar, often used for
accompaniment in both dance and song?
a. Bouzouki
b. Balalaika
c. Cümbüş
d. Oud
12. What is the name of the long, traditional Middle Eastern flute that is sometimes used in Israeli music?
a. Daf
b. Ney
c. Kaval
d. Duduk
ARTS

13. Kathak is a classical dance form that originated in which part of India?
a. Kerala
b. Punjab
c. Tamil Nadu
d. Uttar Pradesh
14. What is the primary purpose of Rangoli?
a. Religious rituals
b. Celebrating weddings
c. Welcoming guests
d. All of the above
15. What art form is known for intricate designs created with colored powders, rice, or flower petals on the
ground?
a. bharatanatyam
b. rangoli
c. kuchipudi
d. kathak
16. What is the main theme of truck art in Pakistan?
a. Religious symbols
b. Nature and landscapes
c. Pop culture and vibrant colors
d. Abstract geometric patterns
17. The art of truck decoration, known as "truck art," is most prominently practiced in which country?
a. India
b. Afghanistan
c. Pakistan
d. Bangladesh
18. In Pakistan's truck art, what do the painted eyes on the front of the trucks symbolize?
a. Protection from evil spirits
b. Navigation assistance
c. Aesthetic appeal
d. Religious symbolism
19. In Saudi Arabian carpet design, what role do floral motifs typically play?
a. Symbolizing unity and peace
b. Representing the beauty of nature
c. Depicting historical events
d. Signifying wealth and prosperity

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 20. In Tibetan culture, what is a mandala primarily used for?
a. Wall decoration
b. Meditation and spiritual practice
c. Ritualistic dance
d. Traditional storytelling
21. Which city in Pakistan is considered a hub for the flourishing truck art industry?
a. Karachi
b. Lahore
c. Islamabad
d. Peshawar
22. What traditional art form in Saudi Arabia is known for its intricate and colorful carpet designs?
a. Calligraphy
b. Carpetry
c. Kilim Weaving
d. Tazhib
23. During Diwali, the festival of lights, people often light:
a. Candles
b. Incense sticks
c. Diyas (oil lamps)
d. Sparklers
24. Which of the following is a form of temporary body art where decorative designs are created on the skin
using henna paste?
a. Rangoli
b. Kathak
c. Mehndi
d. Diwali
25. What is the traditional attire worn by Kathak dancers?
a. saree
b. dhoti
c. lehenga
d. choli
PHYSICAL EDUCATION

26. What is the starting position of the king and queen on the chessboard?
a. king on e1, queen on d1.
b. king on e1, queen on f1.
c. king on e8, queen on d8.
d. king on e8, queen on f8.
27. What is the maximum number of moves a pawn can make on its first turn?
a. 1.
b. 2.
c. 3.
d. 4.
28. Which piece can move in an L-shape, covering two squares in one direction and one square perpendicular
to that?
a. rook.
b. bishop.
c. knight.
d. queen.
29. How many squares does a rook control in a single move?
a. 4
b. 8
c. 12
d. 16

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 30. What is the term for a situation in chess where neither player can deliver checkmate, and the game ends in a
draw?
a. checkmate.
b. stalemate.
c. zugzwang.
d. en passant.
31. What is the primary objective in chess?
a. checkmate the opponent's king.
b. capture all the opponent's pawns.
c. control the center of the board.
d. promote a pawn to a queen.
32. How many total squares are on a standard chessboard?
a. 64.
b. 72.
c. 81.
d. 88.
33. What is the only piece that can "castle" in chess?
a. bishop.
b. rook.
c. king.
d. queen.
34. What is the term for a move in chess where a player puts the opponent's king in check and there is no way
to capture the threatening piece or move the king to safety?
a. stalemate.
b. checkmate.
c. check.
d. draw.
35. How many pawns does each player start with?
a. 6.
b. 8.
c. 10.
d. 12.
36. What is the maximum number of squares a knight can control with a single move?
a. 2.
b. 4.
c. 8.
d. 12.
37. Which piece can move any number of squares horizontally, vertically, or diagonally?
a. knight.
b. rook.
c. bishop.
d. pawn.
38. In chess, what is the term for exchanging pawns in the center of the board?
a. gambit.
b. fork.
c. en passant.
d. pawn storm.
HEALTH
39. Which of the following is a microscopic, single-celled organism responsible for causing various diseases
such as pneumonia and urinary tract infections?
a. Virus
b. Bacterium
c. Fungus
d. Parasite
40. The common cold is primarily caused by:

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 a. Bacteria
b. Fungi
c. Viruses
d. Parasites
41. What is the primary vector for the transmission of malaria?
a. Mosquito
b. Flea
c. Tick
d. Fly
42. Which disease is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)?
a. Tuberculosis
b. AIDS
c. Influenza
d. Hepatitis C
43. What is the primary mode of transmission for the common cold?
a. Airborne droplets
b. Contaminated food
c. Sexual contact
d. Bloodborne transmission
44. What is the term for the indirect transmission of infectious agents through contaminated inanimate objects
or substances, such as clothing or medical equipment?
a. Vehicle transmission
b. Fomite transmission
c. Vector-borne transmission
d. Contact transmission
45. In the prodromal stage of an infection, individuals may experience:
a. Mild symptoms and general discomfort
b. High fever and severe complications
c. Resolution of symptoms
d. Asymptomatic infection
46. The period during which an infected individual shows specific signs and symptoms of an illness is known
as the:
a. Convalescent period
b. Incubation period
c. Acute phase
d. Chronic stage
47. What is the primary purpose of the immune response during the acute phase of an infection?
a. Eliminate the pathogen
b. Establish latency
c. Promote chronic infection
d. Facilitate transmission
48. The convalescent period of an infection is marked by:
a. The resolution of symptoms and recovery
b. The peak of symptoms and severity
c. The establishment of latency
d. The highest concentration of pathogens in bodily fluids
49. During the incubation period of an infection, the pathogen is:
a. Replicating rapidly
b. Establishing a reservoir
c. Present in high concentrations in bodily fluids
d. Not yet causing symptoms
50. Which disease is caused by the Plasmodium parasite and transmitted by the Anopheles mosquito?
a. Dengue fever
b. Malaria
c. Zika virus

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 d. Yellow fever

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