Folk Culture Characteristics Quiz

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between folk culture and community identity according to the passage?

Folk culture is an elite form of cultural expression that is disconnected from community identity
Folk culture is a product of community identity and is often imbued with a sense of place (correct)
Folk culture is unrelated to community identity and cultivation
Folk culture is a purely intellectual endeavor that does not reflect community life

What is the defining characteristic of folk culture according to the passage?

Resistance to the influence of mainstream culture and transnationalism (correct)
Strong ties to a specific geographic location
Rapid adaptation to changing times
Emphasis on intellectual and elite forms of cultural expression

How does the passage characterize the relationship between folk culture and cultural change?

Folk culture is highly adaptable and responsive to changing times
Folk culture is resistant to change and passed down from generation to generation (correct)
Folk culture is a static form of cultural expression that does not evolve
The passage does not provide any information about the relationship between folk culture and cultural change

According to the passage, which of the following best describes Raymond Williams' concept of 'back-date culture'?

The practice of tracing the origin of folk culture (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best summarizes Raymond Williams' argument about the nature of culture according to the passage?

Culture is not just an elite or intellectual pursuit, but is also reflected in the ordinary practices of everyday life (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which term was used to refer to the Philippines, highlighting the practice of body tattoos among its inhabitants?

La Isla De Los Pintados (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of traditional clothing and dress in the Philippine culture?

To represent group membership and social status (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 'Baro't Saya' in Philippine traditional attire?

It is a blouse and skirt combination, representing the traditional Filipino dress (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 'Traje de Mestiza' in Philippine traditional dress?

It is a modernized version of the 'Baro't Saya' (D) Signup and view all the answers

How many major regional dialects are mentioned in the text as being spoken in the Philippines?

8 (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a traditional ceremony mentioned in the text?

Cañao (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the derogatory term used by Filipino directors in the late fifties to characterize the contents of certain films?

Bakya (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Niño Black Nazarene statue in Manila?

It represents the passion and suffering of Christ as well as the daily struggles of the poor. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who owned the radio stations in the Philippines in the 1930s?

Department stores for advertisement of their commodities (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Flores de Mayo celebration in the Philippines?

It celebrates the Blessed Virgin Mary throughout the month of May. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Santacruzan' refer to in the Philippines?

A ritual pageant on the last day of the Flores de Mayo celebration, derived from the Spanish 'santa cruz' meaning 'holy cross'. (A) Signup and view all the answers

When was the popular magazine Liwayway first published?

1923 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Our Lady of Penafrancia in Naga City?

It represents the Virgin Mary's protection and guidance, and the pursuit of unity through dialogue among the Bicolanos. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Rolando Tinio in Philippine popular music?

He was a poet who translated an album of American songs into Pilipino for Celeste Legaspi. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Eid al-Fitr celebration in the Philippines?

It marks the end of the Muslim month of Ramadan and the start of official receptions and private visits. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a form of Philippine pop music mentioned in the text?

Rock music (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Obando Fertility Dance in the Philippines?

It is a prayer dance to wish for fertility, finding a spouse, and good fortune, similar to the Kasilonawan dance. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a non-remunerative or non-paying folk form?

It is written down and formally documented (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a traditional Philippine dance mentioned in the text?

Cariñosa (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text indicate is the main purpose of 'Tales of Laughter' in oral folklore?

To provide entertainment and humor (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a traditional Philippine craft in the text?

Embroidery (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of 'fables' in oral folklore?

To teach moral lessons through animal narratives (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'latik' in the context of the traditional dance 'Maglalatik'?

It refers to the fried coconut milk curd used in the dance (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'tikling' in the context of the traditional dance 'Tinikling'?

It refers to a local bird in the Visayas Island (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of 'myths and legends' in oral folklore?

To explain supernatural phenomena involving gods and spirits (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of 'anito' or 'anitism' in Philippine pagan religions?

To worship local gods, spirits, and ancestors (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a traditional Philippine pottery item in the text?

Urna (burial urn) (D) Signup and view all the answers