Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region XII
Schools Division of South Cotabato
LAMBA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PR E AND HEALTH 12
FINAL EXAMINATION
First Semester
Instructions:
- Choose the letter of the correct answer.
- Write your answers in CAPITAL LETTERS on the SEPARATE SHEET provided.
- Don’t forget to write your NAME and SECTION on the answer sheet.
- DO NOT WRITE ANYTHING ON THIS TEST PAPER.

1. It is an activity which can take many forms and fill many different needs. It can be recreation, entertainment,
education, therapy and religion.
A. Sports B. ballet C. dance D. work
2. One of the main reasons in performing a dance are the following, except:
A. to praise God
B. to please themselves or self- expression
C. to please or to entertain others
D. to create a gap between two cultures or community
3. It is called as the indigenous dances of any specific folk or the common people.
A. Ballet B. Modern dance C. folk dance D. none of the above
4. The following are characteristics of folk dance except:
A. it should be simple and composed of pattern of movements
B. it is extravagant when it comes to costumes and attires
C. it is traditional
D. it has an expressive behavior
5. These are dances performed in primitive tribes and has retained their close kinship with religious rituals and
community customs. These dances may require a certain level of special performing skills that are symbolic in
meaning, making it harder for those outside the group to understand.
A. National Folk dances B. Modern dances C. Ethnic dances D. Folk dances
6. She was acknowledged as the pioneer of folk dancing in the Philippines.
A. Josefa Llanes Escoda
B. Francisca Reyes- Aquino
C. Corazon Aquino
D. Imelda Marcos
7. These dances depicts ritual ceremonies. Example of these dances are Dugso of Bukidnon and Pagdidiwata of Palawan.
A. Ritual Dances B. Occupational Dances C. Life- Cycle Dances D. Festival Dances
8. These dances depicts the daily life cycle of human life such as birthing, courtship, wedding and funeral.
A. Ritual Dances B. Occupational Dances C. Life- Cycle Dances D. Festival Dances
9. There are three major regional classification OF Philippine Folk Dances and one of them is the dances coming from
places with western influences such as that of the Tagalogs, Ilokanos, Pampangeños, Visayans and Bicolanos. These
dances are influenced by Hispanic and European cultures.
A. Tribal dance from the cordilleras
B. Lowland Christian Dances
C. Muslim Dances
D. None of the above
10. These dances are derivation from the local folk games. Example of this dance is the Pukol dance from Aklan and
Capiz.
A. War dance B. Mimetic dance C. Game dance D. Social
Amenities dance
11. These are dancing that express feud and enmity wherein two male dancers engage in physical combat with spartan-
liked intensity.
A. War dance B. Mimetic dance C. Game dance D. Social
Amenities dance
12. These dances mimic animals, inanimate objects or other people. Example of this dance is the “Itik- Itik” dance from
Surigao which it imitates the movements of ducks.
A. War dance B. Mimetic dance C. Game dance D. Social
Amenities dance
13. These dances are from the people of Southern Islands of the Philippines such as in Mindanao or Sulu. These dances
are influenced by Arabic and Indo- Malayan Cultures.
A. Tribal dance from the cordilleras
B. Lowland Christian Dances
C. Muslim Dances
D. None of the above
14. The following are folk dances in the Philippines. Which among the choices is an example of Game dance?
A. Itik- Itik B. Pandango sa Ilaw C. Maglalatik D. Pukol
15. What social amenities dances are mostly performed by the people from high social standing in the community
during special occasions honoring high government dignitaries?
A. Habanera Batoleña B. Minuete Pano C. Maglalatik D. Itik- Itik
16. Who founded the Ballet in the Philippines dated 1969?
A. Josefa Llanes Escoda
B. Francisca Reyes- Aquino
C. Alice Reyes
D. Anabelle Aquino
17. This kind of ballet is known for its exactness of techniques that highlights pointed toes and turnouts, high extensions
and gracefulness.
A. Modern Ballet B. Classical Ballet C. Contemporary Ballet D. All of the above
18. It is the other kind of ballet which mainly uses ballet steps and more natural movements to convey meaning.
A. Classical Ballet
B. Modern or Contemporary Ballet
C. Abstract Ballet
D. Gymnastics
19. What do you call the equipment where the ballet students holds when they performed exercises which helps them
maintain their balance and the correct placement of their body?
A. barré B. ballet shoes C. Ribbons D. Tutu
20. Ballet performances comes in different forms. Some tells a story; others develop a theme and few are simply
dancing for its own sake. What do you call this kind of ballet?
A. Modern Ballet B. Classical Ballet C. Abstract Ballet D. Contemporary
Ballet
21. This segment of ballet class consist of limbering and stretching exercises that warm up and gently stretch the
muscles before trying difficult moves.
A. Corner drills B. Center work Exercises C. Barre Exercises D. Warm up
22. A segment of Ballet class where students hold on to a barré to help them maintain their balance and the correct
placement of their body.
A. Corner drills B. Center work Exercises C. Barre Exercises D. Warm up
23. One of the basic ballet movements is when the leg is raised in front or behind the body. What ballet movement is
this?
A. Attitude B. Glissade C. Arabesque D. Sauté
24. Ballet takes from an Italian word _______, meaning to dance.
A. Ballo B. Ballaré C. Barré D. Sauté
25. An Italian term referring to dances performed in a ballroom.
A. Ballo B. Ballaré C. Barré D. Sauté
26. Where does Ballet first begun?
A. France B. Philippines C. Italy D. Paris
For items 27- 28:
The first two ballet companies in the Philippines were?
27. A. Philippines Ballet Company
B. Ballet Philippines
C. Philippine Dance Company
D. Cultural Center of the Philippine Ballet Company

28. A. Dance Theater Company

B. Ballet Theater Company
C. Dance Company
D. Ballet Dance Company of the Philippines
29. The ballet techniques is based on how many feet positions?
A. 2 positions B. 3 positions C. 4 positions D. 5 positions
30. A ballet step in French word meaning “to jump”.
A. Jeté B. assemblé C. Sautés D. Glissade
31. Another French term in ballet movement meaning “to lift or rise”.
A. Relevé B. Plié C. Battement Tendu D. Developpés
32. In 1915, who was the distinguished ballet dancer who performed classical ballet at Manila Hotel Roof Garden?
A. Luva Ademeit B. Paul Nijinsky C. Francisca Reyes- Aquino D. Alice Aquino
33. The following are examples of ballet movement for Center exercise, except:
A. Port de bras B. Attitude C. Glissade D. Sautés
34. Battement Tendu, Battement Degagé and Grand Battement are examples of ballet dance steps performed while
holding the Barré. Which from three means “it’s a big kick”?
A. Battement Tendu
B. Battement Degagé
C. Grand Battement
D. all of the above
35. Luva Ademeit come to the Philippines and started a ballet school. Her dances were inspired by the local dances like
planting rice, Cariñosa and the Maria Clara. What is the name of her dance?
A. Sur les pointes
B. Cariñosa de Filipina
C. Academie Royale de Danse
D. all of the above
36. This is the style of dancing where dancers are free to express their feelings through movement without adhering to
any rules in dances.
A. Ballet B. Modern Dance C. Folk Dance D. Cheer Dance
37. This refers to the spontaneous movement performed by dancers in response to suggestions by the choreographers.
A. Choreography B. Improvisation C. Technique D. Style
38. This refers to the forms in dances which mostly represents the personal and emotional experiences of its creators.
A. Choreography B. Improvisation C. Technique D. Style
39. This teaches the dancers to control the body and making it the instrument. It also provides the skills of dance
movement to make the body move efficiently and with precision.
A. Choreography B. Improvisation C. Technique D. Style
40. There were three pioneering artist who started creating new movement that are suited to the tempo and pulse of
the new century. Two of them is Isadora Duncan and Ruth St. Denis. Who was the other artist?
A. Ted Shawn B. Luva Ademeit C. Paul Nijinsky D. Alice Reyes
41. It is an even rhythm pattern in which there is an alternate transference of weight from one foot to the other. It is
faster than a walk and requires more energy.
A. Dance Walk B. Run C. Triplet D. Jumps
42. It is also an even rhythm in which an alternate transfer of weight occurs from one foot to another. It makes/ helps
maintain the body weight ready for immediate action.
 A. Dance Walk B. Run C. Triplet D. Jumps
43. This is one of the modern dance skills where it is smoother in quality than the gallop.
A. Leap B. Run C. Glide D. Jumps
44. Another modern dance skills where it is in the gap between take-off and landing, the body is suspended in the air
with both feet off the floor for a short flight of freedom.
A. Leap B. Run C. Glide D. Jumps
45. A type of falling in which it indicates any time the body falls forward, backward or sideward off the supporting leg
onto the working leg in a demi- plié.
A. Overcurves B. Simple side fall C. tombé D. Simple forward fall
46. This involves establishing an axis within the body, through the body’s point of contact with the floor.
A. Jumps B. Falling C. Turns D. Slide
47. Who quoted “The dancer’s body is simply the luminous manifestation of the soul.”?
A. Isadora Duncan B. Ted Shawn C. Ruth St. Denis D. Mary Wigman
48. When Modern dance was developed, it was known in Germany as “Ausdruckstanz” meaning ____________?
A. a cheerful dance
B. an interpretative dance
C. an expressive dance
D. dance of freedom
49. The following are the famous techniques in modern dance, EXCEPT:
A. Graham Technique
B. Humphrey- Weidman Technique
C. Limón Technique
D. Wigman Technique
50. This is a free point if you could choose the word with the correct spelling.
A. Bunos B. Bonus C. Bonos D. Bunus

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