Cordillera Region: History and Culture
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What is Cordillera known for, aside from the Banaue Rice Terraces?

  • Tropical beaches
  • Vast deserts
  • Cool climate (correct)
  • Extensive coral reefs

What does the Spanish word "Cordillera" refer to in geology?

  • A volcanic crater
  • A long and wide chain of mountains (correct)
  • A narrow valley
  • A type of rock formation

Cordillera is considered the 'Watershed Cradle of North Luzon' because of its:

  • Extensive coastlines
  • Continuous rivers (correct)
  • Geothermal activity
  • Large lakes

What activity did Cordillerans engage in before the Spanish conquest?

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The presence of antique porcelain wares in Cordillera indicates:

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Which of the following is NOT a closely related ethnolinguistic identity of the Igorot?

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

What is a common characteristic of music in the Cordillera region?

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Songs in Cordillera are usually sung in:

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How is music typically passed down through generations in the Cordillera?

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Which of these is a social function of vocal genres in Cordillera?

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Cordillera

A long, wide chain of mountains; also a land-locked region in the Philippines known for its unique culture and geography.

Igorot

The name for the closely related ethnolinguistic groups in the Cordillera region

Pentatonic Scale

A five-note musical scale, common in Cordillera vocal music.

Life Cycle Songs

Vocal music are often related to life events: birth, marriage, death, and work.

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Entertainment and Festival Songs

Vocal genres used for enjoyment during gatherings.

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Invocation of the Gods

Vocal genres used to call upon deities for aid.

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Characteristics of Cordillera Vocal Music

Vocal pieces often in unison and transferred orally through generations.

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Oggayam

A vocal music used in life cycle rituals and celebrations.

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Salidumay

A vocal music used in life cycle rituals and celebrations.

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Kalkalimusta

A vocal music used in life cycle rituals and celebrations.

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