Filipino Concept of Heroism Quiz

According to William Henry Scott, pangangayaw was done for four reasons, namely: 1) to secure resources, ranging from the occasional use goods or bounty to human slaves; 2) to avenge a personal affront or family honor; 3) to fulfil mourning requirements to which the life of enemies must be sacrificed, and lastly 4) for personal prominence or a ______ reward.

The Filipino concept of hero is known as Bayani, Bagani, Magani, or ______ in various Filipino ethno-linguistic groups.

A Bayani does not work alone, he or she always exerts efforts together with his/her comrades in the ______.

The synonym of hero in Microsoft word is “______”.

Hero is normally defined as an illustrious man, often of divine descent, or with distinguished valor or enterprise in danger, and fortitude in suffering, who is supposed to be exalted after ______.

When pangangayaw is done, the group of Bayani returns home; thus, fulfilling what Zeus Salazar said about the bayani as a person who leaves his/her town and then returns.The tattoo, used as the protection of kaluluwa (soul) of a Bayar, his kris/kampilan (weapon), his putong Chead gear), and other garments colored red are his iconic physical features.It is noteworthy to mention, however, that early Filipino heroes were neither savages nor blood-thirsty killing machines.A Bayani is more often than not a true khatwani or lingkod-bayan (community servant) who renders his or her help to those in need in the community without counting the cost.His/Her ultimate goal is to maintain peace and order.The concept of bayanihan (cooperation) and the word bayani (free labor offered to/by someone) proves the semantic essence of Bayani.A Bayani is more often than not a true khatwani or lingkod-bayan (community servant) who renders his or her help to those in need in the community without counting the cost.His/Her ultimate goal is to maintain peace and order.The concept of bayanihan (cooperation) and the word bayani (free labor offered to/by someone) proves the semantic essence of Bayani.The characteristics of early Filipino heroes are worth emulating.The Boxer Codex (1590), an ancient document about the early Philippine societies, defines a Bayani as a person with a high status and dignity.Pedro Serrano Laktaw, in his dictionary, elaborates the personality of a Bayani: a person who fears no one (walang takot), courageous (matapang), firm (matibay), bold (mapangahas), but quiet (tahimik) and calm (mahinahon).Qualities of the main characters of Philippine epics, like Lam Ang, Labaw Donggon, Tuwaang, etc, on the other hand, represent the actual Bayani.All these qualities are clearly present in a living human.The concept of a Filipino Hero in early Philippine societies, therefore, is not a posthumous award given to dead people, but rather an honorific role and title in the society.Nevertheless, changes occurred when the Spaniards conquered the Philippines.Instead of living role models, the Spaniards had introduced the image of obedience of saints and disciples whom the Filipinos had to imitate in order to become good colonials.Vida Sancti, or the lives of ______ saints became the foundation of good qualities of life.Doctrina Christiana or prayer and doctrine books became a textbook of faith.The Americans, on the other hand, propagated a secular view on heroes.Hero worshipping of Ame...

The characteristics of early Filipino heroes are worth emulating.The Boxer Codex (1590), an ancient document about the early Philippine societies, defines a Bayani as a person with a high status and ______.

Pedro Serrano Laktaw, in his dictionary, elaborates the personality of a Bayani: a person who fears no one (walang takot), courageous (matapang), firm (matibay), bold (mapangahas), but quiet (tahimik) and ______.

The concept of a Filipino Hero in early Philippine societies, therefore, is not a posthumous award given to ______ people, but rather an honorific role and title in the society.

Vida Sancti, or the lives of ______ saints became the foundation of good qualities of life.

What is the Filipino concept of hero known as in various Filipino ethno-linguistic groups?

According to William Henry Scott, why was pangangayaw (raiding into unallied territory) done?

What are the qualities elaborated by Pedro Serrano Laktaw in his dictionary, to define the personality of a Bayani?

What is the synonym of hero in Microsoft word?

According to the Boxer Codex (1590), how is a Bayani defined?

What are the iconic physical features of a Bayani?

According to Pedro Serrano Laktaw, what are the qualities of a Bayani?

How did the Spaniards change the concept of heroes in the Philippines?

What did the Americans propagate as their view on heroes?

What does the Boxer Codex define a Bayani as?