MAPEH 8 Reviewer: Asian Folk & Court Arts, Table Tennis, and Badminton

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering MAPEH Grade 8 lessons on Asian Folk Arts, Asian Court Arts and Architecture, Table Tennis, and Badminton.

Asian Folk Arts

Creative expressions that reflect the traditions, customs, beliefs, values, and identity of Asian communities, commonly passed from one generation to another to preserve cultural heritage.

Folk Performing Arts

Traditional artistic expressions performed through movements, sounds, music, and actions, such as folk dances, traditional folk songs, and community celebration dances.

Folk Visual Arts

Traditional artworks created using different materials, designs, patterns, and techniques.

Chinese Paper-Cutting

A traditional Chinese art technique that creates decorative designs by cutting paper into shapes and patterns.

Textile Weaving

The process of creating cloth by interlacing threads.

Conventional Practices (Asian Folk Arts)

Artistic practices that rely on traditional materials, handmade techniques, traditional patterns, and cultural performances.

Emerging Practices (Asian Folk Arts)

Artistic practices that incorporate modern materials, digital technology, contemporary designs, and technology-supported presentations.

Asian Court Arts

Artistic works associated with royal courts, rulers, emperors, and elite cultural traditions, often supported by royal families to demonstrate authority, wealth, status, and artistic achievement.

The Forbidden City

An imperial palace located in Beijing, China, that served Chinese emperors and represents traditional Chinese imperial architecture reflecting ruler authority and status.

The Taj Mahal

A structure located in India famous for its significant Mughal architectural features, recognized for its symmetrical design and artistic details.

Angkor Wat

A major example of Cambodian temple architecture known for its monumental design and detailed artistic features.

Borobudur

A historic Buddhist temple in Indonesia recognized for its monumental structure and stone reliefs.

Symmetry

An architectural concept where corresponding parts are balanced on opposite sides.

Architecture

The art and practice of designing buildings.

Cultural Influence

The effect of a society's traditions and beliefs on artistic design.

Royal Authority

Power and control exercised by rulers.

Court Arts

Artistic works associated with royal courts.

Table Tennis

A sport played by two players (singles) or four players (doubles) using paddles to hit a lightweight ball back and forth across a net on a table.

Paddle or Bat

Equipment used to strike the ball during a table tennis game.

Ready Position (Table Tennis)

A balanced body position that prepares a player to move and respond to the opponent's next shot.

Shot Placement

Directing the ball or shuttlecock to a strategic location that makes it difficult for the opponent to return.

Tactical Decision

Choosing the most appropriate action during play based on the opponent's positioning and situation.

Rally

A continuous exchange of shots between players.

Serve

The action that starts a point by sending the ball or shuttlecock over the net into the receiver's court.

Badminton

A racket sport in which players hit a shuttlecock over a net into the opponent's court, played as singles (one against one) or doubles (two against two).

Badminton Racket

Equipment used to hit the shuttlecock over the net.

Shuttlecock

The object hit back and forth during a badminton game.

Footwork (Badminton)

Efficient movement to reach the shuttlecock and prepare for the next stroke.

Clear (Badminton)

A high shot directed deep toward the opponent's backcourt to push them back and create recovery time.

Smash (Badminton)

A powerful, fast shot hit downward toward the opponent's court to attack and create scoring opportunities.

Drop Shot (Badminton)

A soft shot that passes just over the net and lands near the front of the opponent's court.

Targeting a Weaker Area

A badminton tactical strategy consisting of sending shots toward the opponent's weaker side.

Safety Procedure

Actions taken to prevent accidents and injuries.