Texas Academic Pentathlon
8th Grade Fine Arts Practice Test
2015-2016
Music Listening #1-5
1. Which two instruments are heard in this listening example?
a. ektara and tambura
b. dholak and tabala
c. sitar and sarod
d. chikara and dotar
e. dhol and chenda
2. The type of song in this excerpt is known as a
a. raga.
b. tala.
c. pandit.
d. vahanas.
e. bhajan.
3. The title of this excerpt is
a. “Freedom.”
b. “Ignorance.”
c. “Change.”
d. “Future.”
e. “Promises.”
4. To what family do the instruments heard in this excerpt belong?
a. woodwind.
b. brass.
c. keyboard.
d. percussion.
e. strings.
5. The style of music heard in this excerpt is associated with what religious sect?
a. Sikhs.
b. Hindus.
c. Digambara.
d. Langas.
e. Sufis.
Questions #6-10 are each based upon one selected artwork from the Academic Decathlon©Art
Reproductions Booklet. A PowerPoint Slide will be displayed with a different artwork to
accompany questions #6-10 listed below. Each slide will be displayed for approximately 37
seconds.
6. The figure is performing the dance of
a. bliss.
b. destruction.
c. love.
d. seasons.
e. unity.
7. The base of this structure is a(n)
a. oval.
b. circle.
c. square.
d. pentagon.
e. octagon.
8. This image was painted on
a. wood.
b. ivory.
c. silver.
d. paper.
e. wet clay.
9. The smaller figures at the base of this image
a. indicate a lower social and religious status than the Buddha.
b. portray the feasts the Buddha celebrated during his life time.
c. depict the Buddha as a member of the royal family.
d. show that his followers are spiritual supporters of his faith.
e. symbolize the six layers of heaven.
10. The architectural style of this structure is MOST associated with
a. Gothic Revival
b. Georgian.
c. Neo-Classical.
d. English Renaissance.
e. Tudor Transition.
11. The first art objects connected to Buddhism are
a. temples.
b. pillars.
c. statues.
d. small figures.
e. illuminated manuscripts.
12. The term “Hindu” first emerged as a ______geographical term.
a. Egyptian
b. Greek
c. Persian
d. Latin
e. Chinese
13. A stupa is associated with
a. Hinduism.
b. Islam.
c. Jainism.
d. Christianity.
e. Buddhism.
14. The body of sacred writings of Hinduism is called the
a. Vedas.
b. Karma.
c. Smrti.
d. Samsara.
e. Moksa.
15. The first Hindu art objects are primarily
a. stone pillars.
b. wooden temples.
c. relief carvings.
d. small figurines.
e. decorative manuscripts.
16. The Hindu god, Shiva, is often represented in Hindu art holding a
a. scepter.
b. book.
c. prayer beads.
d. star.
e. trident.
17. In art depictions, Shiva’s male and female qualities are portrayed by
a. eyes.
b. hair.
c. dance position.
d. earrings.
e. clothing.
18. Which flower is shown in depictions of Siddhartha Gautama?
a. rose
b. lily
c. orchid
d. cherry blossom
e. lotus
19. The 12th century Qubbat-ub-Islam Mosque in New Delhi is considered to be a hybridization of early Indian art and Islamic architecture because
a. the mosque was used for both Hindu and Islamic worship.
b. the architecture of the Mughals was very similar to Hindu temples.
c. the mosque reflects native Indian construction with Islamic art and design.
d. the mosque retained native Indian architectural design and combined traditional Islamic brick-laying techniques.
e. the mosque was constructed in the traditional style using native wood from India.
20. Baber, a Mughal ruler, favored India’s ______the most.
a. wealth
b. culture
c. art
d. people
e. food
21. All of the following are characteristic of Mughal miniature paintings EXCEPT:
a. the point of view is from above.
b. the use of shading or shadows to give depth to the scene.
c. complex, detailed architectural elements to show landscape details.
d. animal and figures shown in profile.
e. placing figures higher or lower in the scene to show distance.
22. How many miniature paintings are included in the “Patna’s Drawings” Album?
a. ten
b. one hundred twenty-seven.
c. forty-one
d. seventy-six
e. twenty-five
23. Mughal ruler, Baber, is BEST known for his arc
a. palaces.
b. gardens.
c. mosques.
d. pagodas.
e. tombs.
24. Shah Janhan’s building projects were unique because they
a. showed a great attention to detail.
b. were large and imposing.
c. were built using white marble.
d. contained gardens.
e. used domed structures.
25. The Taj Mahal was PRIMARILY designed as a
a. market place.
b. mosque.
c. government building.
d. tomb.
e. palace.
26. The Taj Mahal is located on the ______River.
a. Indus
b. Dharla
c. Krishna
d. Ganges
e. Jumna
27. Which European country was the FIRST to develop trade in India?
a. Great Britain
b. Spain
c. Netherlands
d. Portugal
e. France
28. The earliest British buildings in India were
a. schools.
b. government houses.
c. commercial buildings for trade.
d. royal palaces.
e. churches.
29. Architect Henry Irwin was born in
a. England.
b. Ceylon.
c. Burma.
d. India.
e. Ireland.
30. British hill stations in India were built
a. on high vantage points throughout the empire.
b. along the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains.
c. in coastal areas overlooking major ports.
d. on top of ruins in southern India.
e. at the mouth of India’s major river systems.
31. Origins of formal music in India is attributed to
a. traveling musicians.
b. priests chanting rituals from the Vedas.
c. ancient tribal percussion.
d. epic poems sung by the Indus civilizations.
e. love songs written by Mughal rulers.
32. Which of the following uses sama’ music in ceremonies for attaining states of spiritual ecstasy?
a. Christians in Kerala.
b. Chishti order of Sufism.
c. Sikhism.
d. Carnatic musicians.
e. Hindu devotional music.
33. A raga is BEST described as
a. lyrics.
b. rhythmic system.
c. melodic system.
d. an instrument.
e. worship.
34. India’s national broadcast organization is the
a. National Indian Broadcast Company.
b. Southern Asian Broadcast Company.
c. Indo-Aryan Communications.
d. Indian Public Services.
e. All India Radio.
35. The term for the Hindi-language film industry is
a. Alam Ara.
b. Hindustani.
c. Bollywood.
d. Doordarshan.
e. Akashvani.
36. The South Indian musical system is known as ______music.
a. Carnatic.
b. Hindi
c. Hindustani
d. Riyaz
e. Sawani
37. The instrument, the dholak, is a type of
a. guitar.
b. flute.
c. cymbal.
d. drum.
e. bell.
38. Bhands are
a. a type of instrument.
b. traveling actors.
c. snake charmers.
d. acrobats.
e. local priests.
39. Kerala is BEST known for
a. drum ensembles.
b. folk singers.
c. traditional songs of regional heroes.
d. devotional poetry.
e. ancient love songs and ballads.
40. In Rajasthan, members of the ______caste are typically genealogists.
a. Sapera
b. Bhand
c. Bhopa
d. Nat
e. Bhat
41. If you are playing a harmonium, you are playing an instrument similar to a(n)
a. flute.
b. drum.
c. guitar.
d. organ.
e. xylophone.
42. Qawwals are considered to be
a. regional non-specialist vocal singers.
b. professional, non-hereditary musicians.
c. highly specialized hereditary performers.
d. non-professional, non-specialized musicians.
e. women who worship a local deity.
43. The idakka drum is in the shape of a(n)
a. bowl.
b. barrel.
c. tube.
d. hourglass.
e. square.
44. Bells, clappers, and cymbals are part of the ______classification of instruments.
a. membranophones
b. chordophones
c. idiophones.
d. aerophones.
e. electrophones.
45. In Hindustani music, each raga is associated with a
a. time of day.
b. month of the year.
c. color.
d. god or goddess.
e. ancestor.
46. Svara is a type of
a. melody.
b. instrument.
c. poem.
d. music notation.
e. performer.
47. The term “tala” means
a. shout.
b. stomp.
c. cry.
d. jump.
e. clap.
48. What was the FIRST Indian sound film?
a. Alam Ara (1931)
b. Aksar (2006)
c. Aa Gale Lag Ja (1973)
d. Albela (1951)
e. Amaanat (1943)
49. The title of the film, Kabhi Kabhi, translates into English as
a. “Sweet Voice.”
b. “Sometimes.”
c. “Love’s Longing.”
d. “My Treasured Love.”
e. “These Eyes.”
50. The most popular Indian rock and roll band of the 1980-90s was
a. Parikrama.
b. Rock Machine.
c. Kross-Windz.
d. Kroptos.
e. Insomnia.