Grade 12 Exam
Grade 12 Exam
Grade 12 Exam
I.MULTIPLE CHOICE
DIRECTION: Read the questions carefully. Write your answer on the space provided. One (1) point each.
_____1. A traditional Filipino folk dance which steps are inspired to the way a duck walks, as well as the
way it splashes water on its back to attract mate.
a. Tinikling b. Maglalatik c. Sayaw sa bangko d. Itik-itik
_____2. A traditional Filipino folk dance which considered by the many to be Philippines’ National
Dance.
a. Tinikling b. Maglalatik c. Sayaw sa baangko d. Itik-itik
_____3. The following genres are contemporary Dance’s style of expressive dance, except one:
a. Ballad b. Lyrical c. Ballet d. Hip-hop
_____4. A ballroom dance originate in Buenos Aires, characterized by marked rhythms and postures and
abrupt pauses.
a. Waltz b. Tango c. Samba d. Chacha
_____5. The pioneer of Contemporary Dance.
a. Isadora Duncan c. Merce Cunningham
b. Martha Graham d. All of the above
_____6. The following are the individual ritual celebrations integrated to the ethnic’s ritual dance,
except one:
a. Demise b. Defense c. Livelihood d. none of the above
_____7. An expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz,
lyrical and classical ballet.
a. Ballroom dance c. Traditional dance
b. Contemporary dance d. Modern dance
_____8. A popular Afro- Cuban dance that is often danced at ballroom dance events as well as Latin
Clubs.
a. Waltz b. Tango c. Samba d. Chacha
_____9. A dance in triple time performed by a couple who as a pair turn rhythmically around and around
as they progress around the dance floor.
a. Waltz b. Tango c. Samba d. Chacha
_____10. The type of dance which originated in the US and German opposition to the rigid form of
classical ballet.
a. Ballroom dance c. Traditional dance
b. Contemporary dance d, Modern dance
______11. A Filipino folk dance which performed by fishermen to celebrate a good catch.
a. Pandanggo sa Ilaw c. La Jota Moncadena
b. Pandanggo Oasiwas d. Habanera Botolena
______12. A Filipino folk dance which is similar to a Spanish Fandango, but is performed while balancing
three oil lamps- one on the head, and one in each hand.
a. Pandanggo sa Ilaw c. Sayaw sa Bangko
b. Pandaggo Oasiwas d. Maglalatik
______13. The following are the technique in how to expand your skills in doing Contemporary Dance,
except one:
a. Study ballet to help you get better at dance techniques
b. Begin choreographing dance pieces yourself.
c. Feel your partner’s feet.
d. None of the above
______14. The following are the steps to add flare in doing the Tango, except one:
a. Try progressive rocks
b. Use more complicated steps
c. Add swivels and turns
d. Know that there is beauty in simple.
______15. The following genres are Contemporary Dance’s style of expressive dance, except one:
a. Ballad b. Lyrical c. Ballet d. Hip-hop
______16. The type of Filipino folk dance which requires the dancers the need of a good balance as they
go through a series of movements that include some impressive acrobatics.
a. Pandaggo sa Ilaw c.Pandaggo Oasiwas
b. Sayaw sa Bangko d. Maglalatik
______17. The following are Merce Cunningham’s key ideas of Contemporary Dance, except:
a. Unpredictable changes in rhythm, speed and direction
b. Creative freedom
c. Independence between dance and music
d. Dance to be danced, and should be analysed
______18. The ethnic tribe in the mountains of Abra who performs for ritual dance to demonstrate their
worship to anito and their god Kabunian to ask for rain or pray for everyone’s well-being.
II. TRUE OR FALSE. Write WHITE if the statement is true and write YELLOW if the statement is false.
III.CHRONOLOGY: Rearrange the following steps in chronological order by numbering them from 1 to the
last number of steps.
______29. Stand with the back straight, upright, and knees loose.
______30. Place elbows at shoulder’s height.
______31. Lead places their right hand to cup follows’ shoulder blade.
______32. Lead clasps follows’ right hand in their left. Hold at shoulder’s hright.
______33. Follow places their left hand with fingertips at lead’s shoulder seam.