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What is the purpose of Philippine mythology?
What is the purpose of Philippine mythology?
- To teach people moral lessons
- To predict the future
- To explain the world through heroes, deities, and mythological creatures (correct)
- To entertain people with interesting stories
How is Philippine mythology passed down?
How is Philippine mythology passed down?
- Through school textbooks
- Through written literature
- Orally and changes over time (correct)
- Through social media
What is the main reason for the development of indigenous religions in the Philippines?
What is the main reason for the development of indigenous religions in the Philippines?
- Through migration and trade routes (correct)
- Through scientific discoveries
- Through colonization
- Through religious conversion
How do mythologies differ in the Philippines?
How do mythologies differ in the Philippines?
What is the main difference between oral and written literature in Philippine mythology?
What is the main difference between oral and written literature in Philippine mythology?
What is the main similarity between mythologies in the Philippines?
What is the main similarity between mythologies in the Philippines?
Which of the following regions is not one of the main island regions of the Philippines?
Which of the following regions is not one of the main island regions of the Philippines?
Study Notes
- Philippine mythology is a collection of stories and epics from indigenous folk religions.
- It attempts to explain the world through heroes, deities, and mythological creatures.
- It is passed down orally and changes over time.
- Written literature exists, but stories differ from town to town.
- The indigenous religions developed through migration and trade routes.
- Each ethnic group has its own set of stories and mythical heroes.
- Many mythologies have similarities, but their stories should not be mixed.
- The Philippines is divided into three main island regions: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
- Mythologies differ by ethnic group, not region.
- Scholars have documented and published many of these stories.
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Description
How well do you know Philippine mythology? Test your knowledge and discover the fascinating world of indigenous folk religions in the Philippines. From epic heroes to mythological creatures, explore the stories that attempt to explain the world around us. Learn about the different ethnic groups and their unique set of stories, and discover how these myths have evolved over time. With questions covering the three main island regions and beyond, this quiz is perfect for anyone interested in Philippine culture and history.
