Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
National Capital Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE, QUEZON CITY
www.depedqc.ph
POST TEST IN MAPEH 9
SY: 2024-2025

MULTIPLE CHOICE
Direction: Read each question carefully and choose the best possible answer. Write the letter of the correct answer in the space
provided.
MUSIC
_____1. Classical music emerged between 1750 and 1820. Imagine you’re a music historian and you're explaining this period to a
modern audience. What would you call this period based on its key characteristics?
A. Age of Reason C. Oddly Shaped Pearl
B. Dark Ages D. Stylistic Movement
_____2. You are analyzing a classical piece and you need to explain how to break down a Sonata or Symphony. What
method would you use to identify its parts to a beginner student?
A. by listening to its music movements C. by analyzing the structure of the music
B. by looking at its time signature D. by counting the music meter
_____3. As a music critic, you are evaluating a classical piece. What aspect of the music stands out as a defining
characteristic of the Classical period?
A. Melody is simple and easy to remember. C. The music is well ornamented.
B. The music is in free meter. D. The music is very expressive.
_____4. You are discussing the remarkable achievements of young musicians. Who would you identify as the "child
prodigy" of the classical period known for their extraordinary talent?
A. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart C. Ludwig Van Beethoven
B. Franz Joseph Haydn D. Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
_____5. Imagine you are attending a Baroque concert. What musical genre would you expect to hear, characterized by
a small group of soloists and a full orchestra?
A. Chorale B. Concerto Grosso C. Fugue D. Oratorio
_____6. The term renaissance comes from the word renaitre. What does the word “renaissance” mean?
A. rebirth B. reincarnation C. recharge D. resist
_____7. Madrigal is a secular polyphonic vocal composition that originated in Italy. It is written with poetic text and
sung during courtly social gatherings, making it the most important secular form of the Renaissance period.
Which of the following is a sacred musical composition that sets texts of the Eucharistic liturgy into music?
A. Chorale B. Fugue C. Gregorian Chant D. Mass
_____8. Imagine you are a music history teacher explaining the development of musical notation to your students. Which
Italian theorist is known for creating the hexachord system and the musical staff?
A. Adame de la Halle C. Antonio Lucio Vivaldi
B. Guido D'Arezzo D. Johann Sebastian Bach
_____9. During a lecture on Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, you explain the groundbreaking orchestral innovation he
introduced. What was it?
A. He used non-traditional instruments like cannons.
B. He recorded the sound of storms and floods.
C. He borrowed a style from the Classical era.
D. He developed new musical instruments.
_____10. While studying different musical periods, you reflect on the music’s connection to art, literature, and theatre.
Which period is most known for intense energy, passion, and greater musical expression?
A. Baroque Period C. Renaissance Period
B. Classical Period D. Romantic Period
_____11. As a music director for a film, you're looking to use program music. Which form would help paint a vivid
scene for the audience?
A. Ballade B. Etude C. Prelude D. Symphonic or Tone poem
_____12. You are analyzing the influences behind Romantic music. Which of the following statements is not a primary
inspiration for Romantic music?
A. fascination with the supernatural C. incorporating modern music or stories
B. conveying extreme emotional states D. exploring nature and imitating sounds
_____13. In a community workshop about opera, you are explaining the element that contains the story or plot of an
Nueva Ecija St., Bago Bantay, Quezon City 🕿(02) 352-78-91 (02) 352-68-09 (02) 352-68-06 sdo.quezoncity@deped.gov.ph
 opera. What component are you referring to?
A. Aria B. Libretto C. Recitative D. Score
_____14. In a class focused on opera composition, you are preparing students to understand key elements of opera
structure. Which instrumental piece, commonly used worldwide, typically serves as an introduction to an
opera?
A. Comic B. Opera C. Overture D. Sing
_____15. La Traviata is a renowned opera about love and sacrifice. Which composer is behind this masterpiece?
A. Giacomo Puccini C. Hermogenes Ilagan
B. Giuseppe Verdi D. Severino Reyes
ARTS
____ 16. The Tanghalang Pambansa, formerly Theater of Performing Arts, is a theater located in the Cultural Center of the
Philippines Complex in Manila, Philippines. It is the flagship venue and principal offices of the Cultural Center of the
Philippines.Which one is the first permanent non-wooden theatre in Rome.
A. Orchestra C. Proscenium
B. Pompey D. Scenae
____17. William Shakespeare is referred to as the Father of Modern English Literature. He was a renowned playwright, poet, and
actor, whose works have had a profound and lasting impact on the literary world. How does William Shakespeare contribute
to the arts?
A. Bard of Avon C. comedy plays
B. satyr the D. world's most enduring love stories
____18. Gina has been assigned the task of organizing and designating the roles of members in a play. She is responsible for
overseeing the coordination of the entire production. Which role in the play has Gina been assigned?
A. costumes C. lights and sound
B. Director D. Stage Manager
____19. Who was the first performer in a tragedy play, later considered the Father of Tragedy?
A. Dionysus C. Plautus
B. Thespis D. Magnus
____20. Baroque is a highly ornate and elaborate style of architecture, art and design that flourished in Europe in the 17th and first
half of the 18th century. What is the function of Baroque Arts?
A. appeal to human emotions through drama and exaggeration
B. appreciation of aesthetic beauty and philosophies behind it
C. capture the beauty and mystery of the Natural world
D. illustrate wealth by using Arts to decorate the city
____21. This painting relates to the successive stories of the Gospel of Matthew.

A. Pieta C. The Last Judgement

https://www.flickr.com/photos/justaslice/49935268742

____22. Donato di Niccolò di Betto Bardi, known mononymously as Donatello, was an Italian sculptor of the Renaissance period.
How did Donatello contribute to art?
A. artistry and expertise
B. handsome face
C. unique craftsmanship and compositional skills
D. virtuosity and Professionalism
____ 23. Which painting is considered the most reproduced religious painting of all
time?

A. Last Supper C. Pieta

____24. Landscape painting depicts the physical world that surrounds us and includes features such as mountains, valleys,
vegetation, and bodies of water. What other important elements shape the mood of landscape paintings?
A. flying objects C. running vehicles
B. people D. sky
____25. Sculpture is the art of making three-dimensional representative or abstract forms, especially by carving stone or wood or
by casting metal or plaster. What sculpture commemorates the Swiss Guards massacred in 1792 during the French
Revolution?
A. Bronze David C. Marble Christ
B. Dying lion in Lucerne D. Psyche Awakened by Cupid’s Kiss

____26. He was the most famous animal sculptor of all time. He studied the anatomy of his subjects by sketching residents of the
Paris Zoo. Who was he?
A. Antoine Louis-Barye C. Bertel Thorvaldsen
B. Antonio Canova D. Francois Rude
____27. Neoclassical artists embraced the ideals of order and moderation in which artistic interpretations of classic Greek and
Roman history were restored into what portrayals?
A. Humanistic C. Realistic
Nueva Ecija St., Bago Bantay, Quezon City 🕿(02) 352-78-91 (02) 352-68-09 (02) 352-68-06 sdo.quezoncity@deped.gov.ph
 B. Idealistic D. Romantic
____28. Before the discovery of the ``Iceman'', ancient Egypt was the earliest known civilization to tattoo. Mummies of women
show that tattooing in Egypt started as early as the Middle Kingdom (2040-1782 BCE). The mummies discovered that
tattooing was almost exclusive to women of the time. What element of art is being used on the skin of subjects from
paintings of Ancient Egyptian to identify their status?
A. line C. form
B. color D. shape
____29. Cave paintings encompass any parietal art which involves the application of color
pigments on the walls. In which era did these types of arts dominate as the
people’s means of communication?

A. Ancient Egypt C. Prehistoric Era

____30. Sculptures of Ancient Egyptian time ranges in size from the largest monolith statue in the world, the Great Sphinx of
Giza, to smaller statues of gods that filled tombs to protect the dead. Which of the following BEST describe an Egyptian
sculpture?
A. Its faithful and direct imitation of human anatomy.
B. Living is presented larger than the dead.
C. It is significant in revealing the artistic progress of the culture or artist
involved.
D. Symbolisms were heavily used to represent the Gods.
https://pxhere.com/en/photo/1172081

PE
_____31. Officiating in sports like basketball, soccer, and combative sports requires physical endurance. Imagine you
are preparing for an important match where you will officiate. What should you do before starting your
officiating duties to ensure you are physically prepared?
A. Dynamic Stretching C. Instantly proceed to officiating
B. Warm-up D. Static stretching
_____32. Effective officiating is not only about physical readiness but also emotional stability. If you are officiating a
tense, high-stakes game, what quality should you focus on to perform well?
A. mental qualities C. physical qualities
B. emotional qualities D. social qualities
_____33. In sports where the official must run continuously, such as soccer or basketball, what specific fitness
component should the official focus on improving to ensure they can keep up with the game?
A. Balance B. Endurance C. Power D. Strength
_____34. Flexibility plays a critical role in an official’s performance. How would you explain the importance of
flexibility in officiating, particularly when needing to move quickly or adjust your position?
A. Cardiovascular Endurance C. Curls-ups
B. Flexibility D. Strength
_____35. Social dances, like those seen in global celebrations, have classifications such as Latin American and
Modern Standard. Which of the following dances would you find at a Latin American dance festival?
A. Boogie B. Cha cha cha C. Hip hop D. K-pop
_____36. Many Filipinos nowadays are inactive. Which of the following diseases is commonly caused by a sedentary lifestyle?
A. Asthma B. Diabetes C. Hepatitis D. Syphilis
_____37. You have learned social dancing and want to apply it to enhance community fitness. How can you
contribute to your community’s overall health and engagement through your dance skills?
A. I will render an intermission number with my partner during fiestas.
B. I will make social dancing skill my lifetime fitness activity.
C. I will share my skills by teaching community folks, young and old, about social dances.
D. I will coordinate with senior citizens only in conducting a social dancing program.
_____38. In many cultures, dances are performed to celebrate and honor community traditions. What type of dance is
typically performed during religious festivals or harvest celebrations in communities, using percussion instruments?
A. Cultural dance B. Folk dance C. Festival dance D. Social dance
_____39. The Sinulog Festival is a major religious event celebrated in the Philippines. In which province is this well-
known festival held?
A. Batanes B. Bukidnon C. Cebu D. Laguna
_____40. Festival dancing is a cultural and fitness activity enjoyed by many. What’s the best way to benefit from
participating in these festival dance activities?
A. It helps one achieve a personally active lifestyle.
B. It develops awareness of their own and other’s culture.
C. It contributes to the enhancement of community awareness.
D. All of the above

HEALTH

Nueva Ecija St., Bago Bantay, Quezon City 🕿(02) 352-78-91 (02) 352-68-09 (02) 352-68-06 sdo.quezoncity@deped.gov.ph
____ 41. According to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion's Healthy People 2030 initiative, the health of a
community directly affects the quality of life of its members. Why do we need to ensure community health in planning a
community development?
A. to attain a luxury of life
B. to live in a clean, safe and comfortable home
C. to keep the safety of the community
D. to maintain an enjoyable lifestyle
____ 42. Waste disposal refers to the removal, disposal, recycling, or destruction of unwanted materials such as waste
generated by agriculture, domestic use, or industrial products. Following proper waste disposal procedures will
result in less pollution and environmental hazards. Which is an old method of waste disposal through burning of waste
into ashes?
A. dumps C. landfills
B. incinerations D. recycling
____ 43. Ana is on a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being in which all her organs and organ systems function
at their optimal levels. Which of these words best describes the overall well-being of a person’s body and mind?
A. community C. environment
B. community health D. health
____ 44. Community health problems are existing conditions that threaten community health and are categorized as health status
problems, health resources problems, or health-related problems. Prioritization criteria include the nature, magnitude,
modifiability, preventive potential, and social concern of each problem. Which of the following is not a community
health problem?
A. cleanliness and sanitation C. noise and sound levels
B. drug addiction D. indoor air pollution and smoking
____ 45. These drugs speed up Ben’s central nervous system and make his energy high
A. depressant C. narcotics
B. inhalants D. stimulant
____ 46. Drug abuse can affect your health, relationships, job and education. What is the best way to prevent drug abuse?
A. Avoid people using it.
B. Avoid temptation and peer pressure.
C. Report them to the authorities.
D. Use one at a time.
____ 47. Carl, a drug dependent decides on his own to be examined and admitted in rehabilitation centers.
A. compulsory
B. compulsory confinement
C. voluntary
D. voluntary thru representations
____ 48. If you have a friend who is facing a big problem, what is the first best way to help him/her?
A. Advise him/her to talk to a psychologist or psychiatrist.
B. Advise him/her to take drugs to forget.
C. Ignore him/her.
D. Listen and comfort him/her without judgment.
____ 49. Your MAPEH teacher ask you why Primary Survey of a Victim is important?
A. Primary Survey of Victim is used when the victim is conscious or has revived.
B. Primary Survey of Victim is used when the victim has not been revived.
C. Primary Survey of Victim is not a systematic approach when we come across an unconscious victim to take
actions to life threatening conditions.
D. Primary Survey of Victim is a systematic approach we must take whenever we come across an unconscious
victim to take necessary actions to immediately treat life threatening conditions.
____ 50. Melvic was helping her grandfather in the garden. While moving a heavy pot, she scraped her knee on a rough stone. The
scrape wasn't deep, but it did break the skin and bleed a little. Which bandaging technique that is being used for wounds
that needs extra support?
A. Close Phase Bandaging C. Cravat Phase Bandaging
B. Compression Bandaging D. Open Phase Bandaging

Nueva Ecija St., Bago Bantay, Quezon City 🕿(02) 352-78-91 (02) 352-68-09 (02) 352-68-06 sdo.quezoncity@deped.gov.ph