Filipino Literature and History Quiz 1814

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What replaced Baybayin as the dominant writing system in Bulacan in 1814?

Spanish script

Roman alphabet (correct)

Cyrillic alphabet

Arabic script

Who created the De Belen Version of the Christian Doctrine in 1704?

Mariano Pilapil

Luis de Guia

Gaspar Aquino de Belen (correct)

Aniceto de la Merced

Which literary language significantly influenced Filipino languages during the colonial period?

Italian

French

Latin

Spanish (correct)

What did European legends and traditions contribute to Filipino culture during this period?

Songs, corridos, and moro-moros Signup and view all the answers

What was the first book printed in the Philippines, published in 1593?

Ang Doctrina Cristiana Signup and view all the answers

Who were the authors of the first printed book in the Philippines?

Juan de Placencia and Domingo Nieva Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the letters exchanged in Urbana at Feliza?

To influence behavior and moral conduct Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following languages had many grammar books printed during this period?

Filipino, Tagalog, and Visayan Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the piece that became popular during the Maytime Flores de Mayo festival?

Mariano Sevilla Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the first Tagalog novel, though it is a translation?

Ang Barlaan at Josaphat Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following works is a dramatic performance commemorating the passion and death of Jesus Christ?

The Cenaculo Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the 'Hablada' style in the cenaculo performance?

The lines are spoken in a deliberate manner. Signup and view all the answers

Which work was written by Fr. Blancas de San Jose?

Arte y Reglas de la Lengua Tagala Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Panunuluyan presentation?

The search for lodging by Mary and Joseph Signup and view all the answers

In which year was the 'Vocabulario de la Lengua Tagala' first written?

1613 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was the first book written about the Pampanga language?

Vocabulario de la Lengua Pampanga Signup and view all the answers

What does the ritual 'Tibag' symbolize in Philippine culture?

The search for the Cross by St. Helena Signup and view all the answers

Which form of dramatic entertainment is performed on a moonless night?

Carillo Signup and view all the answers

Which musical form is considered the 'father of the drama'?

Zarzuela Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary theme of Sainete?

Everyday life scenarios Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is a poetic vehicle celebrated during death?

Karagatan Signup and view all the answers

What is the cultural significance of Moro-Moro performances?

An entertainment form reminding of Christian religion Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Gagalo' refer to in Philippine folk songs?

A folk song from Pampanga Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a name associated with the Carillo?

Awit Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of epigrams (Salawikain)?

To serve as laws or rules on good behavior Signup and view all the answers

Which type of imagery refers specifically to the sense of smell?

Olfactory Imagery Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes an idiom (Sawikain) from other expressions?

Its meaning cannot be deduced from the individual words Signup and view all the answers

Which form of literature is characterized by rhyming couplets with verses of 5, 6, or 8 syllables?

Maxims Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of riddles (Bugtong) in Filipino culture?

To showcase the Filipino wit Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of chants (Bulong)?

Associated with witchcraft or enchantments Signup and view all the answers

Which type of traditional poetry consists of quatrains with seven syllables each and a consistent rhyme scheme?

Tanaga Signup and view all the answers

What does the oral tradition signify in Filipino culture?

Passing narratives from one generation to another by word of mouth Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of literature as defined in the content?

To convey artistic or intellectual value Signup and view all the answers

Which type of poetry expresses the author's innermost thoughts and feelings in a song-like manner?

Lyric Poetry Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes narrative poetry from other forms of poetry?

It tells a story Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes dramatic poetry?

Poetry written for theatrical performance Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the Latin word 'littera' from which 'literature' is derived?

Letters or handwriting Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following forms of literature originally involved performance with musical accompaniment?