Folk Culture Characteristics Quiz
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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'?

    <p>The practice of tracing the origin of folk culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Culture is not just an elite or intellectual pursuit, but is also reflected in the ordinary practices of everyday life</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>La Isla De Los Pintados</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To represent group membership and social status</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is a blouse and skirt combination, representing the traditional Filipino dress</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is a modernized version of the 'Baro't Saya'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Cañao</p> 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?

    <p>Bakya</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It represents the passion and suffering of Christ as well as the daily struggles of the poor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Department stores for advertisement of their commodities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It celebrates the Blessed Virgin Mary throughout the month of May.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    When was the popular magazine Liwayway first published?

    <p>1923</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It represents the Virgin Mary's protection and guidance, and the pursuit of unity through dialogue among the Bicolanos.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>He was a poet who translated an album of American songs into Pilipino for Celeste Legaspi.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It marks the end of the Muslim month of Ramadan and the start of official receptions and private visits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Rock music</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is a prayer dance to wish for fertility, finding a spouse, and good fortune, similar to the Kasilonawan dance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is written down and formally documented</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Cariñosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To provide entertainment and humor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Embroidery</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To teach moral lessons through animal narratives</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It refers to the fried coconut milk curd used in the dance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It refers to a local bird in the Visayas Island</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To explain supernatural phenomena involving gods and spirits</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To worship local gods, spirits, and ancestors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Urna (burial urn)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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