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Second Quarter Examination in Contemporary Arts from the Region

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The way an artist uses and manipulates materials to express ideas is called ____.

a)

Medium

b)

Technique

c)

Style

d)

Skill

2.

Folding palm leaf fronds, known in Bulacan, is called ____.

a)

Puni

b)

Singkaban

c)

Pabalat

d)

Taka

3.

The art of making pastillas wrappers with intricate cut-outs is ____.

a)

Puni

b)

Pagbuburda

c)

Pabalat

d)

Taka

4.

The decorated bamboo arch from Malolos, Bulacan, is called ____.

a)

Puni

b)

Singkaban

c)

Pabalat

d)

Saniculas

5.

What do Saniculas cookies symbolize in Pampanga?

a)

Festival decoration

b)

Religious devotion to San Nicolas de Tolentino

c)

Simple baking tradition

d)

Imported recipe

6.

A plant fiber used in making ropes and artworks, grown in Bicol and Mindanao, is:

a)

Rattan

b)

Bamboo

c)

Abaca

d)

Capiz

7.

Why is it important to study techniques in art?

a)

To copy artworks exactly

b)

To understand how materials express culture

c)

To limit creativity

d)

To avoid modern tools

8.

Which traditional art is most related to origami?

a)

Puni

b)

Pabalat

c)

Taka

d)

Pagbuburda

9.

A fashion designer wants to highlight Filipino culture in gowns. Which technique should she use?

a)

Puni

b)

Taka

c)

Pabalat

d)

Pagbuburda

10.

A school wants a colorful stage entrance for a fiesta. Which technique applies?

a)

Saniculas

b)

Singkaban

c)

Pabalat

d)

Loom bands

11.

Which art form would inspire eco-friendly packaging?

a)

Pabalat

b)

Pagbuburda

c)

Taka

d)

Puni

12.

A toy designer uses paper maché to produce dolls. Which tradition is applied?

a)

Singkaban

b)

Taka

c)

Pagbuburda

d)

Saniculas

13.

Which of the following involves weaving colorful rubber bands into bracelets and charms?

a)

a. Origami

b)

b. Straw Folding

c)

c. Pagbuburda

d)

d. Loom Bands

14.

How is Pagbuburda DIFFERENT from Puni?

a)

Pagbuburda uses fabric and thread; Puni uses palm leaves

b)

Puni uses paper; Pagbuburda uses leaves

c)

Puni is food art; Pagbuburda is wood carving

d)

Pagbuburda uses folding while Puni uses stitching

15.

Coconut shells or bao are often used for:

a)

Jewelry making

b)

Fabric design

c)

Carving and utensils

d)

Sculpture only

16.

Which local material is abundant in coastal waters and used for lanterns and windows?

a)

Capiz shells

b)

Cowrie shells

c)

Abaca

d)

Bamboo

17.

Small cowrie shells (sigay) are popular for:

a)

Mats and banig

b)

Jewelry and shell crafts

c)

Lanterns and lamps

d)

Bamboo furniture

18.

Bamboo is scientifically classified as:

a)

A tree

b)

A kind of grass

c)

A mineral

d)

A hardwood

19.

A jewelry maker uses rubber and nylon to make modern bracelets. Which tradition does this evolve from?

a)

Pagbuburda

b)

Saniculas

c)

Pabalat

d)

Loom Bands

20.

Which of the following BEST explains why contemporary art adapts traditional techniques?

a)

To eliminate modern art

b)

To avoid new inventions

c)

To preserve heritage and stay relevant

d)

To copy without change

21.

What is the DIFFERENCE between Taka and Saniculas?

a)

Taka uses wood molds for paper, while Saniculas uses molds for cookies

b)

Both use paper as medium

c)

Both are for food designs only

d)

Taka and Saniculas have no difference

22.

A teacher asks students to design digital posters inspired by Pabalat. This activity is BEST because it ____.

a)

Replaces tradition completely

b)

Preserves tradition while adapting technology

c)

Focuses only on plain designs

d)

Avoids modern creativity

23.

What is COMMON among Puni, Pabalat, and Singkaban?

a)

All use molds

b)

All are embroidery styles

c)

All involve food making

d)

All use cutting and folding methods

24.

Junk art makes use of:

a)

Imported art materials

b)

Expensive supplies

c)

Old or discarded objects

d)

Only natural materials

25.

Dried leaves are traditionally used in:

a)

Mat weaving (banig)

b)

Lantern making

c)

Jewelry crafting

d)

Pottery

26.

Rocks and sand are used in art because:

a)

They are colorful and varied in size

b)

They are soft and flexible

c)

They are man-made

d)

They are expensive

27.

Which among the following is NOT an indigenous material?

a)

Abaca

b)

Capiz

c)

Acrylic paint

d)

Bamboo

28.

A student uses cloth, beads, and shells sewn on a canvas. What technique is shown?

a)

Frottage

b)

Trapunto

c)

Land Art

d)

Assemblage

29.

A designer mixes fabric, paint, and string on one canvas for texture. What is this called?

a)

Mixed Media

b)

Montage

c)

Frottage

d)

Collage

30.

Which of the following BEST defines indigenous art materials?

a)

Materials that are newly introduced to a place

b)

Materials natural or inherent from the place or locality

c)

Materials imported from other countries

d)

Materials used for modern artworks

31.

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

a)

Indigenous and local always mean the same

b)

Local materials cannot be indigenous

c)

All local materials are indigenous materials

d)

All indigenous materials are local materials

32.

Local art materials may include introduced materials from other places. This means they are:

a)

Always natural

b)

Always traditional

c)

A mix of indigenous and introduced

d)

Only man-made

33.

If you use origami as a class project, which Filipino traditional art relates closely to it?

a)

Puni

b)

Pabalat

c)

Singkaban

d)

Pagbuburda

34.

A festival committee wants a large, colorful arch at the town plaza. Which technique should they apply?

a)

Saniculas

b)

Pabalat

c)

Singkaban

d)

Puni

35.

You want to show the texture of a leaf without drawing it directly. Which technique is best?

a)

Decoupage

b)

Frottage

c)

Montage

d)

Trapunto

36.

Which of these situations shows a LOSS of cultural value?

a)

Using nylon bracelets inspired by loom bands

b)

Digital embroidery designs on fashion software

c)

Ignoring traditional techniques in favor of imported designs

d)

Digital pabalat patterns for posters

37.

If you were a cultural advocate, which project would you support MOST?

a)

A fashion show using Taal embroidery with modern cuts

b)

Selling imported packaging instead of local wrappers

c)

Replacing bamboo arches with plastic replicas

d)

Stopping embroidery lessons in schools

38.

38. Which pair shows CONTINUITY from past to present?

a)

Traditional festivals celebrated today

b)

Ancient languages no longer spoken

c)

Extinct animal species

d)

Old technologies replaced by new ones

39.

Which artwork BEST promotes both tradition and innovation?

a)

A cookie made with no cultural imprint

b)

A gown copied exactly from a foreign brand

c)

A plastic arch replacing bamboo designs

d)

A wedding gown with embroidered patterns from Taal

40.

If a student wants to promote local heritage through social media, which project is BEST?

a)

Post selfies unrelated to art

b)

Create digital posters inspired by Puni folding designs

c)

Ignore traditional crafts

d)

Copy imported artworks

41.

Which statement BEST explains the value of Singkaban today?

a)

It is only relevant in old times

b)

It should be replaced by plastics

c)

It continues to inspire festival decorations

d)

It has no cultural meaning

42.

Which of the following shows creativity in using local materials?

a)

Turning abaca fiber into handmade paper

b)

Copying designs from other countries

c)

Painting ready-made imported crafts

d)

Throwing away old abaca weavings

43.

If a material is available, it means:

a)

It is natural and organic

b)

It is present and ready for use

c)

It is imported from abroad

d)

It is expensive

44.

Accessibility of an art material means:

a)

It can be used easily without much difficulty

b)

It is always free of charge

c)

It must be indigenous

d)

It is stored in art museums

45.

The best art material for students with limited budget is one that is:

a)

Accessible

b)

Affordable

c)

Appropriate

d)

Imported

46.

A student artist used junk materials to make a sculpture. This shows:

a)

Mastery

b)

Wrong choice of technique

c)

Lack of planning

d)

Creativity and resourcefulness

47.

An artwork made of leaves and shells was admired for its innovative use of common objects. This shows:

a)

Criticism

b)

Appropriateness

c)

Creativity

d)

Availability

48.

Which of the following BEST represents the importance of appropriateness?

a)

Using rattan for jewelry

b)

Using coconut shells for carving

c)

Using watercolor on plastic bottles

d)

Using seeds for painting

49.

Which modern art form can evolve from Taka paper maché figures?

a)

Bamboo arches

b)

Food packaging design

c)

Embroidered patterns

d)

Digital 3D models

50.

To make an artwork combining tradition and technology, which is BEST?

a)

Print a digital design inspired by pabalat

b)

Replace embroidery with plain fabric

c)

Stop using handmade crafts

d)

Avoid cultural themes

51.

The specific way an artist uses materials to achieve a desired effect is called:

a)

Art technique

b)

Resourcefulness

c)

Creativity

d)

Appropriateness

52.

If an artist applies a technique suited to the material used, this shows:

a)

Mastery

b)

Criticism

c)

Accessibility

d)

Appropriateness

53.

The ability of the artist to skillfully apply an art technique demonstrates:

a)

Mastery

b)

Creativity

c)

Practicality

d)

Appropriateness

54.

Which of the following BEST represents the importance of appropriateness?

a)

Using rattan for jewelry

b)

Using coconut shells for carving

c)

Using watercolor on plastic bottles

d)

Using seeds for painting

55.

You are designing a souvenir that represents your town. Which combination of local materials would best reflect both culture and sustainability?

a)

Plastic flowers and imported ribbons

b)

Styrofoam and plastic beads

c)

Metal and glass

d)

Bamboo, abaca and seashells

56.

Your community has many discarded coconut shells. How can you best use them for a school art project?

a)

Burn them for fuel

b)

Sell them as raw materials

c)

Paint them and turn them into candle holders and jewelry boxes

d)

Throw them away and use store bought materials

57.

Why is it important to use local materials in making artworks?

a)

They are more expensive

b)

They reflect the community’s culture and identity

c)

They are easier to import

d)

They are foreign inspired

58.

A classmate used plastic bottles and newspaper to make a flower vase. How would you evaluate the use of these materials?

a)

It’s a creative way to recycle and reduce waste

b)

It’s appropriate because plastic isn’t natural

c)

It’s wasteful and messy

d)

It shows lack of effort

59.

Your group is designing a local craft to sell at a school fair. Which guiding question would help you evaluate your design before production?

a)

Will this sell fast?

b)

Will this look like imported crafts?

c)

Can we finish this quickly?

d)

Does this use authentic local materials that reflect our culture and community?

60.

After finishing a bamboo lamp, your group checks if the product is safe, durable and attractive. What process are you applying?

a)

Marketing

b)

Quality Evaluation

c)

Advertising

d)

Replication