18 Questions
According to Father Pedro Chirino, which language did he compare Tagalog to in terms of qualities such as mysticism, distinctive terms, fullness, and civility?
Spanish
Before the arrival of the Spaniards, what type of writing system did the Filipinos have?
Syllabary
What is the probable origin of the ancient Filipino syllabary?
Sanskrit or Arabic
In which century did Father Pedro Chirino write and publish "Relacion de las islas filipinas"?
17th century
How many symbols did the ancient Filipino syllabary consist of?
Twenty
What did Father Pedro Chirino attribute to Tagalog in terms of civility and courtesy?
Spanish
Which language is considered the most complex writing system by foreign students among Philippine languages?
Tagalog
What do foreign students unanimously consider Tagalog in comparison to other Philippine languages?
Most difficult to learn
Which language is considered the simplest by foreign students in terms of its writing system?
Hiligaynon
Which Philippine language is often cited for its versatility and adaptability in expressing a wide range of concepts and ideas?
Cebuano
According to foreign students, which language is the most commonly used in literature and media among the Philippine languages?
Tagalog
Which Philippine language is often praised for its depth and subtlety in expressing emotions and abstract concepts?
Tagalog
Which parent-stock did the Ancient Filipinos' culture primarily resemble?
Indian
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Ancient Filipinos' culture?
Written languages
Which language is predominantly spoken in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)?
Maguindano
According to foreign students, which language is considered the richest among the Philippine languages in terms of writing system?
Tagalog
Which language is primarily spoken in the province of Ilocos Norte?
Iloko
What is the other name for the language spoken in Samar and Leyte?
Samarhon
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