Ancient Filipinos' Culture Quiz

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According to Father Pedro Chirino, which language did he compare Tagalog to in terms of qualities such as mysticism, distinctive terms, fullness, and civility?

  • French
  • Arabic
  • Sanskrit
  • Spanish (correct)

Before the arrival of the Spaniards, what type of writing system did the Filipinos have?

  • Hieroglyphics
  • Morse code
  • Syllabary (correct)
  • Alphabet

What is the probable origin of the ancient Filipino syllabary?

  • Latin
  • Sanskrit or Arabic (correct)
  • Greek
  • Chinese

In which century did Father Pedro Chirino write and publish "Relacion de las islas filipinas"?

<p>17th century (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many symbols did the ancient Filipino syllabary consist of?

<p>Twenty (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Father Pedro Chirino attribute to Tagalog in terms of civility and courtesy?

<p>Spanish (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which language is considered the most complex writing system by foreign students among Philippine languages?

<p>Tagalog (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do foreign students unanimously consider Tagalog in comparison to other Philippine languages?

<p>Most difficult to learn (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which language is considered the simplest by foreign students in terms of its writing system?

<p>Hiligaynon (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Philippine language is often cited for its versatility and adaptability in expressing a wide range of concepts and ideas?

<p>Cebuano (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to foreign students, which language is the most commonly used in literature and media among the Philippine languages?

<p>Tagalog (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which Philippine language is often praised for its depth and subtlety in expressing emotions and abstract concepts?

<p>Tagalog (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which parent-stock did the Ancient Filipinos' culture primarily resemble?

<p>Indian (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Ancient Filipinos' culture?

<p>Written languages (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which language is predominantly spoken in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)?

<p>Maguindano (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to foreign students, which language is considered the richest among the Philippine languages in terms of writing system?

<p>Tagalog (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which language is primarily spoken in the province of Ilocos Norte?

<p>Iloko (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the other name for the language spoken in Samar and Leyte?

<p>Samarhon (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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