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Contemporary World and Art Appreciation

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

Globalization as a condition is called

a)

globalism

b)

globality

c)

globalization

d)

globalist

2.

The following statements are correct about globalization except:

a)

Globalization can be seen as a process, a condition, a system, a force, an ideology, and an age.

b)

Globalization is inevitable and irreversible.

c)

Global North countries are in charge of globalization.

d)

Globalization has varied and contending meaning

3.

It entails the homogenization of culture, politics, economy, and laws by western dominance.

a)

Americanization

b)

Internationalization

c)

Westernization

d)

Liberalization

4.

The cross-border relations between or among countries, especially on trade and capital investment is called ____________.

a)

globalization

b)

internationalization

c)

liberalization

d)

McDonaldization

5.

Which is a multi-dimensional phenomenon involving politics, economics, culture, ideology, environment, and technology that denotes the expansion and intensification of social relations and consciousness across world-time and world-space?

a)

Globalization

b)

Internationalization

c)

Liberalization

d)

Universalization

6.

China's vaccine diplomacy with the Philippines and Thailand illustrates

a)

A. economic globalization

b)

B. political globalization

c)

C. cultural globalization

d)

D. technological globalization

7.

A foreign car manufacturing industry can add to the economic development of a struggling country, bringing much-needed jobs. This is an example of

a)

economic globalization

b)

political globalization

c)

cultural globalization

d)

technological globalization

8.

The Philippines is an/a ____________.

a)

developed country

b)

developing country

c)

least developed country

d)

underdeveloped country

9.

Which global scholars contend that the world economy is not truly global since it is still centered in Europe, Eastern Asia, and Northern America?

a)

sceptics

b)

modifiers

c)

rejectionists

d)

globaloneys

10.

The evolution and development of international and regional trading blocs account for the growing global interdependence. This is an indication that globalization as a/an ____________ process.

a)

political

b)

economic

c)

cultural

d)

alternating

11.

The following international organizations are products of the Bretton Wood System except ____________.

a)

International Monetary Fund

b)

World Trade Organization

c)

World Bank

d)

United Nations

12.

A tax levied by a government on imports or occasionally exports for purposes of protection, support of the balance of payments, or the raising of revenue is called ____________.

a)

tariff

b)

capital

c)

revenue

d)

interest

13.

The United Nations Charter is concerned with mainly what issues?

a)

Economic issues

b)

International cooperation issues

c)

Sustainable development issues

d)

Democracy and human rights issues

14.

International trade left to its natural course without tariffs, quotas, or other restrictions is called ____________.

a)

trade liberalization

b)

protectionism

c)

privatization

d)

Keynesianism

15.

The practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports is called ____________.

a)

trade liberalization

b)

protectionism

c)

privatization

d)

Keynesianism

16.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is an example of

a)

Open regionalism

b)

Closed regionalism

c)

Mixed regionalism

d)

Interstate regionalism

17.

Which regionalism is exclusive and imposes protectionist measures that result in restricted relations and limited access to member states' markets?

a)

Open regionalism

b)

Closed regionalism

c)

Alternative regionalism

d)

Asian regionalism

18.

Who among the following China's leaders was responsible for opening the Chinese economy to world capitalism as the reason for current China's economic rise?

a)

Hu Jintao

b)

Xi Jinping

c)

Deng Xiaoping

d)

Jiang Zemin

19.

Trump administration's America First policies on trade, immigration and taxes reflect which type of economic behavior?

a)

privatization

b)

deregulation

c)

protectionism

d)

liberalization

20.

The following are Asian traits except

a)

A. Respect for authority

b)

B. Hard work

c)

C. Individualism

d)

D. Group solidarity

21.

The "Lord's Prayer" translated in various Philippine local languages is an example of ______.

a)

Indigenization

b)

Vernacularization

c)

Transnationalism

d)

Universalism

22.

The term used to identify a massive increase in births following World War 2.

a)

Generation Z

b)

Millennials

c)

Generation X

d)

Baby Boomers

23.

Which is considered as the new missionaries of global capitalism?

a)

Radio and television

b)

Global media

c)

Internet

d)

Print media

24.

The presence of Filipino fans of the Korean K-pop band BTS is an example of ________.

a)

economic globalization

b)

political globalization

c)

ecological globalization

d)

cultural globalization

25.

Which ushered in the "information revolution," which altered markets, corporations, nations, schools, churches, governments, militaries, and other institutions?

a)

Printing Press

b)

Script

c)

Language

d)

Electronic Media

26.

Due to frequent changes in oil prices and exchange rates, the government stops intervening in controlling oil price management to allow market forces to be flexible and efficient. This practice illustrates ________.

a)

privatization

b)

deregulation

c)

protectionism

d)

liberalization

27.

The transfer of ownership and responsibilities of Philippine Airlines, Inc. from the Philippine government to the PAL Holdings, Inc. is an example of ________.

a)

liberalization

b)

privatization

c)

protectionism

d)

Keynesianism

28.

Lack of jobs, natural disaster, war, or persecution are examples of which migration factors?

a)

Pull factors

b)

Push factors

c)

Economic factors

d)

Political factors

29.

Which term refers to someone who has fled from his/her home country and sought protection in another country?

a)

Labor migrants

b)

Emigrants

c)

Refugee

d)

Immigrants

30.

Cosmopolitanism is now a feature of modern life. Which of the following speaks about cosmopolitanism?

a)

I am a Filipino

b)

I am a Citizen of the world.

c)

Country first before others.

d)

Modernity is urban living.

31.

The case of the European Union illustrates ________.

a)

Economic and political integration

b)

The rise of international law

c)

Economic and cultural integration

d)

Cultural and political integration

32.

All the following statements are correct about the United Nations except ________.

a)

It was formed after World War II

b)

It never transcended the state system.

c)

It is currently composed of 195 member countries

d)

It operates mainly as a forum.

33.

In the context of global development, who were seen as needy, passive, unruly, and/or deviant?

a)

Global North

b)

BRICS

c)

First World

d)

Global South

34.

Which country is most associated with the saying, "If you want to get rich, first build a road"?

a)

Japan

b)

China

c)

South Korea

d)

United Kingdom

35.

If the Global North is to the World Bank, the Global South, represented by the BRICS countries is to ________.

a)

Asian Monetary Fund

b)

Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation

c)

New Development Bank

d)

Asia Development Bank

36.

The following countries belong to the Global South except ________.

a)

Africa

b)

Australia

c)

South America

d)

Developing Asia

37.

Japan had the economic capacity to play a prominent role in the East Asian region but failed to do so because of ________.

a)

political instability

b)

lack of social cohesion

c)

weak military

d)

subordination to the USA

38.

The telegraph, telephone, radio, film and television are examples of what media?

a)

Printing Press

b)

Digital Media

c)

Wireless Media

d)

Electronic media

39.

Which electronic media rely on digital codes the long-hidden combinations of 0s and 1s that represent information?

a)

Television

b)

Computer

c)

Digital media

d)

Radio

40.

Filipinos in the United Kingdom celebrating the Sinulog Festival is an example of what particular form of glocalization?

a)

Indigenization

b)

transnationalization

c)

nationalization

d)

particularization

41.

Which is the most overlooked medium in histories of globalization, the enduring ________ of all media?

a)

oral communication

b)

newspaper

c)

television

d)

electronic media

42.

Which development fulfills the requirements of the present without jeopardizing future generations' ability to meet their own needs?

a)

Sustainable development

b)

Global development goals

c)

Millennium development goals

d)

UN development goals

43.

How many global goals does The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have?

a)

15

b)

17

c)

18

d)

10

44.

Which are the three pillars of sustainability?

a)

Social, economic, political

b)

Social, economic, environmental

c)

Social, technological, economic

d)

Political, social, technological

45.

Which is number one in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development?

a)

Zero hunger

b)

Good health and well-being

c)

No poverty

d)

Gender equality

46.

The international body responsible for ensuring the SDGs are achieved is ________.

a)

International Monetary Fund

b)

United Nations

c)

World Economic Forum

d)

Food and Agriculture Organization

47.

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will expire by

a)

2025

b)

2030

c)

2035

d)

2040

48.

When having small talk, which of the following topics is considered forbidden?

a)

Religion

b)

Travels

c)

Cultural events

d)

Weather

49.

The following statements are correct about Deng Xiaoping except

a)

Called the 'architect' of modern China.

b)

Improved relations with the outside world

c)

Initiated China's export-led economy.

d)

Initiated an import-led economy in China.

50.

Which contributed significantly to the ongoing reduction of world time and world space?

a)

Cultural innovations

b)

Economic innovations

c)

Technological innovations

d)

Ideological innovations

51.

Which art allows artists to express a narrative through graceful, appealing movements?

a)

music

b)

painting

c)

architecture

d)

dance

52.

Mrs. Kulay eliminated all non-essential objects in her classroom to expose the essentials. What art movement is she practicing?

a)

Conceptual art

b)

Constructivism

c)

Pop art

d)

Minimalism

53.

In music, some tonal combinations induce a calm state, while others might cause tension. Jaws theme song by John Williams is an example of which tonal combination?

a)

Dissonance

b)

Consonance

c)

Assonance

d)

Distance

54.

Pinky, an Education student was asked by Professor Gray to provide a real-life example of consone. Which of the following would she most likely say?

a)

The economic conditions of first-world countries affect no one.

b)

Education systems in the West are not accessible and are exclusive.

c)

The quality performance of each group member affects the overall performance.

d)

My neighbors are not in any way related to me.

55.

Artworks have three components: subject, form, and content. Which of the terms refers to the meaning and context of an artwork?

a)

Content

b)

Form

c)

subject

d)

artwork

56.

Teacher Dina noticed that her students enjoy listening to music, so she decided to let them bring to class any percussion instrument. Which of the following will her students bring?

a)

Trumpet

b)

Violin

c)

French horn

d)

Snare drum

57.

Before the arrival of the Spanish colonizers, traditional tattoos flourished in the Philippines. The situations below contributed to its decline EXCEPT:

a)

During the Spanish colonial period, Filipinos were converted to Christianity.

b)

Traditional tattoos represent many things such as strength. Because many indigenous people no longer work in rice fields, they become weak and thus must not be tattooed.

c)

The early Filipinos' perspective on tattoos changed as a consequence of modernization and acceptance of western beliefs and practices.

d)

It is an art practiced by a few

58.

Your colleague wishes to listen to solo instrumental music to destress. Which musical composition should you suggest?

a)

Sonata

b)

Concerto

c)

Fugue

d)

Chamber music

59.

Your principal, Mrs. Kana, noticed many mothers waiting for their children in school during class hours. To keep these mothers productive, she plans to offer a livelihood class for them aligned with artmaking. Which of the following art should you suggest?

a)

Architecture

b)

Performance art

c)

Sculpture

d)

Textile art

60.

You noticed that in all events your school only plays recordings of the National Anthem, School Hymn, Invocation, and other songs. What does your school need?

a)

Choir

b)

Orchestra

c)

Graphic designer

d)

Composer

61.

Plato considers an artist's work to be nothing more than a mimesis of the original object present in the realm of concepts. Which is the closest translation of the Greek word mimesis?

a)

Inspiration

b)

Copy

c)

Imagination

d)

Correspondence

62.

Your school's stage was renovated, and a detailed painting of the school's history was added to the stage wall. This painting is called

a)

graffiti

b)

silkscreen

c)

landscape

d)

mural

63.

If you require your students to illustrate graceful movements using lines, which line should your students draw?

a)

Vertical lines

b)

Horizontal lines

c)

Curved lines

d)

Diagonal lines

64.

Which of the following is not a process in fresco painting?

1. The artist decides his subject.

2. The pigments are mixed with water.

3. The wall for the fresco painting is prepared using lime paste.

4. The artist paints on the wet-plastered wall.

5. The artist seals his painting with wood varnish.

a)

1

b)

3

c)

5

d)

2 and 4

65.

Which of the following statements is/are TRUE about imagination?

1. it is an abstraction of a certain thought or feeling that produces art

2. It enables artists and designers to envision ideas before bringing them to reality

3. it is the ability to form pictures or ideas in your mind of things that are new and exciting or things that you have not experienced."

4. it is succeeded by creativity

a)

statement 1 only

b)

statements 1 and 2

c)

statements 1, 2, and 3

d)

statement 4 only

66.

A group of students, whose documentary won first place in the Cinemalaya Festival, was given recognition in school. Which kind of art is the documentary?

a)

Film

b)

Essay

c)

Biography

d)

Photography

67.

To create more hues, mixing colors is necessary. Which must be combined to create green?

a)

blue + red

b)

blue + orange

c)

yellow + brown

d)

yellow + blue

68.

The Philippine Congress passed RA 7355 also known as Gawad Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA). This accolade is given to someone who possesses the following EXCEPT:

a)

an inhabitant of an Indigenous community in the Philippines

b)

has engaged in modern art that has been in existence and documented for at least five years.

c)

must have mastery of the tools and materials needed by the art

d)

consistently performed or produced over a significant period of superior and distinctive quality

69.

You noticed that your students take an interest in optical art. In your lesson on the elements of art, which element will most likely correspond to this interest?

a)

Color

b)

Pattern

c)

Variety

d)

Space

70.

Mrs. Mata's gown captured the attention of everyone in the room at the district's award ceremony for "The Best Teacher in Town." This capacity to attract one's attention in art is known as:

a)

variety

b)

proportion

c)

emphasis

d)

unity

71.

You decided to repaint your classroom. However, when the painter mixed the tint with the white base, you noticed that the paint color was too dark. What changes would you make to solve this problem?

a)

Add more tints

b)

Add more white

c)

Strain the tint

d)

Sift the paint

72.

What do you call the process of adding white to a color to achieve a lighter hue?

a)

Highlighting

b)

Tinting

c)

Shading

d)

Coordinating

73.

The term "Improvisation" in art applies to real-life situations. Which of the following best exemplifies the use of improvisation?

a)

Professor Handa organizes his lecture notes and prepares his materials a week before the new school year.

b)

Upon hearing the news of an incoming typhoon, the principal, Mrs. Gawa, prepared an advisory for teachers to secure the school materials and classrooms.

c)

In her 1:30 PM Reading class, Mrs. Dimakakulang noticed that her students were sleepy. Instead of reading the story, she decided to let each student read a line or two.

d)

When Ana was called for an interview at the Head Office, she brought a portfolio of her certificates, awards, and recognitions just in case she will be asked to show proof of her accomplishments.

74.

Mrs. Kundiman wishes to incorporate art in her geometry class. Which art style suits a geometry class?

a)

Cubism

b)

Pointillism

c)

Abstract expressionism

d)

Avant Garde

75.

Who is the Philippines's prima ballerina?

a)

A. Lisa Macuja-Elizalde

b)

B. Liza Dino

c)

C. Liza Soberano

d)

D. Lisa Lopez

76.

You noticed that Mr. Deco's classroom has a pantry with ornate teapots, tea cups, and a tea table which he and his students may use during recess. Which function of art is represented by the teapots, tea cups, and tea tables?

a)

Personal function

b)

Physical function

c)

Social function

d)

Spiritual function

77.

When an artist abstractly portrays an object like splashes of paint, the subject is referred to as ________.

a)

distorted

b)

representational

c)

non-representational

d)

symbolic

78.

Mrs. Nakaraan, a Sociology teacher, plans to give a lecture on the terrible political and economic climate. If she needs visual examples, she may utilize artworks from which art movement?

a)

Realism

b)

Abstract expressionism

c)

Impressionism

d)

Surrealism

79.

Which is a stage play written by Fr. Jeronimo Perez in 1637 depicting the wars between Christians and Muslims?

a)

Ati-atihan

b)

Zarzuela

c)

Moro-moro

d)

Cenakulo

80.

When Mrs. Kit became ill from stress, her doctor recommended that she listen to classical music. What reasonable conclusion can you draw from this situation?

a)

Listening to classical music is always better than listening to pop music

b)

Listening to classical music has some therapeutic effects.

c)

Mrs. Kit forgot to listen to classical music.

d)

Mrs. Kit got sick because she did not listen to music for a long time.

81.

Curiosita is one of the seven Da Vincian Principles. Which of the following instances best exemplifies the use of this principle in the classroom?

a)

After you introduced the basic principles of origami, your pupils immediately started exploring other paper-folding techniques.

b)

You relied heavily on a single textbook without needing to look into alternative resources to keep things simple for your students.

c)

The intended learning outcomes of your lesson are attainable using one process or activity only.

d)

When you were observed in class you did got permit students to raise questions.

82.

When you see a tragic play and experience the purgation of emotions, you are experiencing

a)

mimesis

b)

catharsis

c)

aesthetics

d)

diegesis

83.

The words "the eye is the window of the soul" were previously attributed to Leonardo Da Vinci. In the context of art, he means that

a)

one can see a person's core being through the eyes

b)

a person draws using the eyes

c)

you can learn using your eyes

d)

when words fail, the eyes speak

84.

He is the national hero who painted the "Spoliarium" in 1884.

a)

Carlos Francisco

b)

Jose Joya

c)

Vicente Manansala

d)

Juan Luna

85.

During her class observation, Mrs. Rista's PowerPoint presentation failed. Instead of rescheduling her observation, she decided to improvise. Despite the unforeseen circumstances, her observation result turned out to be a good one. In this scenario, she was able to practice Da Vinci's

a)

Sfumato

b)

Arte/Scienza

c)

Sensazione

d)

Connessione

86.

In art, soul-making refers to creating something unique and worthwhile using intelligence. Which of the following activities can be considered a byproduct of soul-making?

a)

instructing pupils to pick up their trash.

b)

crafting stories that fit your student's context

c)

erasing lecture notes on the board

d)

viewing instructional videos on behalf of your students

87.

Ms. Kundiman needs music for her school's celebration of Buwan ng Wika. Which purpose of music is best demonstrated by the situation?

a)

Music for Earning Prestige

b)

Music for Political Campaign

c)

Music for Socio-Cultural Occasion

d)

Music for Tribal Identity

88.

In which three-dimensional art is the use of metal, wood, glass, and concrete to build structures is common?

a)

Architecture

b)

Assemblage

c)

Abstract art

d)

Action painting

89.

In your upcoming Educator's Summit, you will create an illustrated rendition of the music you will listen to. Because you experienced a similar activity in your Art Appreciation course during your university years, you know that the activity is called

a)

transcreation

b)

enactment

c)

collaboration

d)

performance art

90.

You asked your students to draw their feelings in response to the movie you previously showed them. Many of your students say that they are not good painters. Which artistic style should they apply to complete this task?

a)

Abstract Expressionism

b)

Cubism

c)

Art Nouveau

d)

Realism

91.

Mrs. Mestra is the founder of your school. To honor her memory, the community decided to create an artwork that would be installed on the school's quadrangle for everyone to see. What kind of art should be installed?

a)

painting

b)

diorama

c)

bust

d)

music box

92.

Blue is a _____________.

a)

C. cool color

b)

A. warm color

c)

B. neutral color

d)

D. primary number

93.

Your colleague, Ms. Bata, will teach arc and curved lines with her kindergarten pupils, but she is unaware of any two-minute writing activity. Which writing activity will you recommend?

a)

Drawing triangles

b)

Writing the letter S

c)

Folding papers

d)

Drawing grass

94.

It is a kind of visual art in which pigments are applied to a surface to create shapes and colors.

a)

Sculpture

b)

Painting

c)

Literature

d)

Music

95.

Ms. Jessica loves listening to jazz music. Which single-reed instrument would she most likely hear in her preferred music genre?

a)

Saxophone

b)

Violin

c)

Ukulele

d)

Flute

96.

The Paleolithic Venus figurines unearthed across Europe are known to symbolize the following EXCEPT ____________.

a)

fertility

b)

potency

c)

beauty

d)

mentality

97.

Ms. Robles wears a beige dress, light brown boots, and a hazel coat to work. She is wearing ______________ colors.

a)

B. monochromatic

b)

A. complementary

c)

C. analogous

d)

D. primary

98.

Who is responsible for the collection and exhibit of museum artifacts?

a)

Artists

b)

Government

c)

Collector

d)

Curator

99.

The NCCA is the Philippines' official government agency for culture. NCCA stands for _______.

a)

D. National Commission for Culture and the Arts

b)

A. National Center for Creative Arts

c)

B. National Council for Cultural Advancement

d)

C. National Committee for Culture and Arts

100.

Color has three dimensions or attributes: hue, value, and intensity. When you say turquoise, periwinkle, violet, or orange, you are referring to the ______________.
color's

a)

value

b)

hue

c)

intensity

d)

shade