NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT TEST

CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS

GRADE 11/12

1. It means current, now and present.

a. Modern b. contemporary c. ancient d. art

2. Arts are for ritual purposes for everyday use.

a. Pre-colonial era b. islamic era
c. spanish era d. american era

3. Art become a handmaiden of religion, serving to propagate the catholic faith and thus
support the colonial order at the same time.
a. Pre-colonial era b. islamic era c. spanish era d. american era

4. This principle of art represents a pattern in an art caused by the repetition of certain
elements of art.
a. Harmony b. Movement c. Rhythm d. Variety

5. Which of the following artworks is made during the Ethnic Tradition of Philippine
Arts?
a. Manunggul Jar c. St. Metropolitan Cathedral
b. The Oblation d. Spoliarium by Juan Luna

6. Which of the following artworks is made during the Spanish Colonial Tradition of
Philippine Arts?
a. Manunggul Jar c. St. Metropolitan Cathedral
b. The Oblation d. Art Installation

7. Which of the following is NOT an example of performing arts?

A. Aerobics
B. Concerts
C. Paintings
D. Musicians

8. Which of the following is NOT an example of performing arts?

A. Aerobics
B. Concerts
C. Paintings
D. Musicians

9. What is the kind of performing arts that often involves the integration and combination of
the visual and performing arts?
A. Dance
B. Music
C. Singing
D. Theater

10. This element of art can be described as tint and shade.

a. Color b. Texture c. Space d. Value

11. What do you call a tool for communication that conveys and expresses thoughts,
emotions, or aspirations?
A. Language
B. Art
C. Speaking
D. Action
12. Which of the following are considered as warm colors?
I. Violet II. Red-Orange III. Yellow-Green IV. Blue
a. I and IV c. I and II
b. II and III d. III and IV

13. This principle of art refers to the greater impact given to a certain element in a piece of
art.
a. Contrast c. Balance
b. Emphasis d. Rhythm

14. This element of art is used to define shape and form.

a. Color c. Line
b. Space d. Value

15. This element of art implies distances or areas around, between or within components of
an artwork.
a. Color c. Line
b. Space d. Value

16. Height, width, and length are the dimensions implied of this element of art.
a. Shape c. Form
b. Space d. Texture

17. Who among of the following is the first recipient of being a National Artist?
a. Fernando Amorsolo c. Guillermo Tolentino
b. Jose Tanig Joya d. Vicente Manansala

18. This art can be categorized as poetry, prose, and drama.

a. Visual Art c. Applied Art
b. Performance Art d. Literary Art

19. Painting is an example of.

a. Visual Art c. Applied Art
b. Performance Art d. Literary Art

20. Which of the following refers to the materials used in an artwork?

A. Form B. Artist C. Subject D. Medium

21. Which of the following does not belong to the group?

A. architecture
B. drawing
C. calligraphy
D. glassware

22. It is the type of art based on subject that attract straight through the senses.
A. Visual Arts C. Objective Arts
B. Performing Arts D. Non-Objective Arts

23. Who creates the story line?

A. Choreographer C. Director
B. Concept Writers D. Producer

24. What is the acronym that stands for what an objective should be?
A. SMART C. WISE
B. ACE D. GLOBE

25. What does the S in SMART stand for?

A. Significant C. Special
B. Specific D. Sponsored
26. It is a performing art that is concerned almost exclusively with live performances which
present a significant sense of drama.
a. Theater b. Film c. Dance d. Music
27. Which of the following is not an example of visual art?
a. Dance b. Sculpture c. Painting d. Architecture

28. Which of the following is the best part of the production that can help get the attention
of the target audiences?
A. Objectives
B. Venue or Platform
C. Name of the production
D. Target date of the Production

29. Ana is very excited about her performance in Physical Education. She is eager to get a
high score but she accidentally forgot the steps that’s why she managed to find a way by
performing a unique style such as breaking, locking, and popping. What do you call this
dance she performed?
A. Jumping style
B. Imagination Style
C. Freestyle
D. Famous style

30. Which among the following sculptors is known for his abstract style and referred to as
the “Father of Modern Sculpture” in the Philippines?
A. Anastacio Caedo
B. Guillermo Tolentino
C. Mario Dayo
D. Napoleon Abueva

31. There are famous contemporary OPM singers in our country and we should be proud of
them. As a citizen of our country, what best advice can you give to our fellow citizens so we
can develop patriotism?
A. They should acknowledge the efforts of our artists
B. They should give a round of applause for them
C. They should be thankful for their achievements
D. They should practice composing a song

32. Mr. and Mrs. Blanza are getting married next month and they want to capture the
special day of their lives. That's why they hire a professional photographer who will be
responsible for taking pictures of their wedding. Which of the following contemporary
visual arts belong to this kind of art?
A. Mixed Media Art
B. Public Art
C. Photography
D. Installation Art

33. In ancient times, dancing was a performing art that involved body movement in accord
with the musical beat, for some use it as an expression of thoughts and feelings, releasing
energy or simply joining with the beat of the music or into dance movement itself. Why do
they need to perform dancing instead of singing?
A. It is only for fun
B. It is for their community
C. It is for their gods and goddesses
D. It is for entertainment

34. If a foreign art material for art is adapted, which of the following elements can be
localized?
I. Setting II. Names III. Story IV. Characters
A. I, II & IV C. I, II & III
B. II, III & IV D. All of the Above
35. Based on the given examples in the discussion, which two Filipino values are evident in
the contemporary artforms?
A. physical and spiritual C. social and spiritual
B. emotional and spiritual D. personal and spiritual

36. To acknowledge our GAMABA Award recipients, we must __________ the

Contemporary Philippines Arts from the Regions.
A. limit C. promote
B. share D. appreciate

37. “She once dreamt of establishing the art through teaching new would-be weavers.” How
would you characterize the artist in this line?
A. optimistic C. dreamer
B. generous D. visionary

38. Which of the following Republic Act known as the Manlilikha ng Bayan Act?
a. R.A. Act. 7355 c. R.A. Act. 7356
b. R.A. Act. 11190 d. R.A. Act. 10066

39. My partner and I took our places on stage and waited for the music to start. As the
music begins, we step forward and started moving our body in perfect sync to the beat of
the music. What art form is seen in the description?
a. Dance c. Literature
b. Music d. Painting

40. Contemporary artworks and styles are created, witnessed and experienced in our
lifetime by artists and style experts catering to _____ .
a. Baby Boomers c. Millennials
b. Generation Z d. none of the above

41. Art materials that are usually bought from department stores and bookstores are called
_____
a. indigenous art materials c. non-traditional art materials
b. ingenious art materials d. traditional art materials

42. This plant often mistakenly identified as a tree, is actually a kind of grass, has myriads
of uses and one of its prominent uses is in creating art _____
a. bamboo c. coconut
b. banana d. rattan

43. Local art materials can be classified as traditional and non-traditional.

Non-traditional art materials are materials that are usually or commonly used in creating art.
a. Both statements are FALSE.
b. Both statements are TRUE.
c. The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE.
d. The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE.
44. It is very rich in style and in high technology with the use of advanced materials, such
as tube structure and the use of computer-aided design. Its style doesn’t have a
recognizable feature for its style is quite varied for it is from different influences but there is
typical feature for a contemporary house and building such as oversized windows and free
shaped of frame. What is this?
A. Installation B. Architecture
B. C. Sculpture D. Mixed Media

45. These are artworks done from mixed materials, any materials including commercial
garbage. Artist may use their full freedom in choosing materials in a context to express
views and opinion on issues around. What art are these?
A. Mixed Media B. Installation
C. Public D. Architecture

46. It is an art done live to convey message in a limited time. There maybe group of
performers or just one to perform on stage or on streets that shows on in acting, poetry,
music, dance and painting to covey a campaign.
A. Theatre B. Performance
C. Dance D. Music

47. Miss Saigon is very popular for this type. It is an art that requires actors and actresses
to connect to the audience to let them experience a real or imagined event through
combination of gesture, speech, song, music and dance, commonly done on stage and are
scripted.
A. Theatre B. Performance
C. Dance D. Music

48. In ancient times, ancestors did this for their gods and goddesses. It is a performing art
that involve body movement in accord to the musical beat, for some use it as an expression
of thoughts and feelings, releasing energy or simply joining with the beat of music or into
dance movement itself.
A. Music B. Dance
C. Theatre D. Performance

49. Millennials do it often even on streets. It is a dance style that includes breaking, locking
and popping. It is something made just happened or “freestyle” or spontaneous
performance.
A. Folk B. Disco C. Hip-hop D. Cheer

50. People can’t live without it nowadays and it is beyond words, it has the power to speak
through people’s mind, heart and soul. It can affect the mood, way of thinking and even
character and disposition of people listening to it.
A. Music B. Theatre C. Performance D. Dance

51. The art technique’s functional and sensible application for the creation of
the conceived art work refers to _____
a. accessibility c. availability
b. affordability d. practicality

52. You are planning to have a finger puppet show about the adventure of a kid, which of
the following is your target audience that will enjoy the production?
A. Doctors B. Children C. Scientists D. Married Couple

53. Which of the following are included in the concept of production planning?
I. Methods II. Materials III. Machine IV. Manpower
A. I, and III B. II, and III
C. I, II, and IV D. I, II, III, and I

54. Which refers to the main concept of the production?

A. Machine C. Manpower
B. Materials D. Methods

55. You were a crew member in a musical play and your team was assigned to prepare the
materials for the said production, which of the following should your team prepare?
A. Script, music, choreography
B. Stage, lighting, sound system
C. Objectives, procedure, target date of finish
D. Researchers, producers, choreographers

56. Contemporary Art is influenced by the artist’s personal context. Contemporary Art does
not express artist’s expression of his context.
a. Both statements are FALSE.
b. Both statements are TRUE.
c. The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE.
d. The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE.

57. Contemporary Art is not prominent in the Philippines. Many contemporary Philippine
artworks are admired and respected.
a. Both statements are FALSE.
b. Both statements are TRUE.
c. The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE.
d. The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE.

58. The decorative arts and crafts of contemporary times stem from the traditional indigenous
crafts found throughout the country. Which of the following best defines what decorative arts
and crafts are?
A. Artworks that are appreciated through visual means
B. Artworks that are both beautiful and useful
C. Artworks that are created through choreographed body movements
D. Artworks that are created through new and exciting methods

59. Music has the power to speak through people’s minds, hearts, and souls, and people
can’t live without it. How does music affect the character and disposition of people?
A. It can affect the mood and way of thinking of people
B. It can change the life of a human
C. It is the way to interact with other people
D. It serves as their source of energy

60. Music has the power to speak through people’s minds, hearts, and souls, and people
can’t live without it. How does music affect the character and disposition of people?
A. It can affect the mood and way of thinking of people
B. It can change the life of a human
C. It is the way to interact with other people
D. It serves as their source of energy

ANSWER KEY:

1. b 11.b 21.d 31.a 41.d 51.d

2.a 12.b 22.d 32.c 42.a 52.b
3.c 13.b 23.b 33.c 43.d 53.d
4.c 14.c 24.a 34.d 44.b 54.b
5.a 15.b 25.b 35.c 45.a 55.b
6.c 16.c 26.a 36.c 46.b 56.d
7.c 17.a 27.a 37.d 47.a 57.c
8.c 18.d 28.c 38.a 48.d 58.b
19.a 29.c 39.a 49.c 59.a
9.d
20.d 30.d 40.d 50.a 60.a
10.d