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Which characteristic of Oriol posed the greatest challenge to Han Jong in the Ibalon epic?
Which characteristic of Oriol posed the greatest challenge to Han Jong in the Ibalon epic?
- Its scales were impervious to spears and arrows.
- Its immense physical strength exceeded that of other monsters.
- Its beautiful voice lured warriors into deadly traps.
- Its ability to change its image made it difficult to track and capture. (correct)
In the Ibalon epic, what motivated Oriol to transform into a beautiful woman?
In the Ibalon epic, what motivated Oriol to transform into a beautiful woman?
- A magical spell cast by Han Jong.
- Good deeds performed for the people of Ibalon. (correct)
- The fulfillment of a prophecy after being captured.
- The desire to marry Han Jong.
How did Baltog's actions primarily contribute to the early development of Ibalon?
How did Baltog's actions primarily contribute to the early development of Ibalon?
- By forming alliances with other brave clans.
- By establishing trade routes with neighboring lands.
- By cultivating the land and introducing agriculture. (correct)
- By constructing the first defensive fortifications against invaders.
What was the most significant consequence of Benton's defeat of Rabot in the Ibalon epic?
What was the most significant consequence of Benton's defeat of Rabot in the Ibalon epic?
What role did Tandayag play in Baltog's narrative within the Ibalon epic?
What role did Tandayag play in Baltog's narrative within the Ibalon epic?
How did Han Jong's actions demonstrate his long-lasting positive impact on the community of Ibalon?
How did Han Jong's actions demonstrate his long-lasting positive impact on the community of Ibalon?
What does the transformation of Oriol into a beautiful woman symbolize within the context of the Ibalon epic?
What does the transformation of Oriol into a beautiful woman symbolize within the context of the Ibalon epic?
Which of the following best describes the collective contribution of Baltog, Han Jong, and Benton to Ibalon, as depicted in the epic?
Which of the following best describes the collective contribution of Baltog, Han Jong, and Benton to Ibalon, as depicted in the epic?
How did the physical landscape of Ibalon directly influence the challenges faced by its heroes?
How did the physical landscape of Ibalon directly influence the challenges faced by its heroes?
What might the planting of rice named after Han Jong symbolize in the cultural context of the Ibalon epic?
What might the planting of rice named after Han Jong symbolize in the cultural context of the Ibalon epic?
How did the arrival of Han Jong and his men change the dynamic between the people of Ibalon and the monsters?
How did the arrival of Han Jong and his men change the dynamic between the people of Ibalon and the monsters?
In what way does the Ibalon epic use monsters to reflect the challenges faced by early communities?
In what way does the Ibalon epic use monsters to reflect the challenges faced by early communities?
What does the fact that new islands sprouted along the peninsula and Mayon Volcano protruded from the leveled remains after Rabot's death suggest about the themes in the Ibalon epic?
What does the fact that new islands sprouted along the peninsula and Mayon Volcano protruded from the leveled remains after Rabot's death suggest about the themes in the Ibalon epic?
How did Baltog's approach to dealing with the monster Tandayag differ from Han Jong's approach to dealing with Oriol, and what does this suggest about their respective leadership styles?
How did Baltog's approach to dealing with the monster Tandayag differ from Han Jong's approach to dealing with Oriol, and what does this suggest about their respective leadership styles?
Which of the following strategies did Han Jong employ to establish a lasting peace and order in Ibalon after defeating the monsters?
Which of the following strategies did Han Jong employ to establish a lasting peace and order in Ibalon after defeating the monsters?
What does the Ibalon epic suggest about the relationship between humans and the environment?
What does the Ibalon epic suggest about the relationship between humans and the environment?
What does the calling of Benton to deal with Rabot suggest about Han Jong's leadership style?
What does the calling of Benton to deal with Rabot suggest about Han Jong's leadership style?
When considering Baltog's battle with Tandayag, Han Jong's capture of Oriol, and Benton's defeat of Rabot, which statement best summarizes a major theme of the Ibalon epic?
When considering Baltog's battle with Tandayag, Han Jong's capture of Oriol, and Benton's defeat of Rabot, which statement best summarizes a major theme of the Ibalon epic?
What is the primary purpose of the Ibalon epic, considering its recount of the establishment of the first towns in Bicol?
What is the primary purpose of the Ibalon epic, considering its recount of the establishment of the first towns in Bicol?
What does the reference to Baltog being from Botavora of Lipod's brave clan suggest about the values of the society depicted in the Ibalon epic?
What does the reference to Baltog being from Botavora of Lipod's brave clan suggest about the values of the society depicted in the Ibalon epic?
Flashcards
Ibalon Epic
Ibalon Epic
An epic from Bicol that recounts the establishment of the first towns in Bicol.
Who is Baltog?
Who is Baltog?
A hero from Botavora who arrived in Ibalon and cultivated the land.
Who is Tandayag?
Who is Tandayag?
A monstrous wild boar that destroyed Baltog's crops and was defeated by him.
Who is Han Jong?
Who is Han Jong?
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Who is Oriol?
Who is Oriol?
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Who is Rabot?
Who is Rabot?
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Who is Benton?
Who is Benton?
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Mayon Volcano
Mayon Volcano
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Study Notes
- Ibalon is an epic from Bicol that recounts the establishment of the first towns in Bicol under the leadership of Baltog, Han jong, and Benton.
Baltog
- Baltog, a hero from Botavora of Lipod's brave clan, arrived in the rich land of Ibalon.
- He cultivated fields and planted gabi and other crops in Ibalon's dark forest, which was inhabited by monsters.
- A monstrous wild boar named Tandayag destroyed Baltog's crops.
- Baltog wrestled with Tandayag fearlessly and broke its tusks.
Han Jong
- After a few years, another group of monsters, including one-eyed giants, giant flying fishes called tiborn, and giant crocodiles, invaded Ibalon.
- The people struggled against the monsters, who were stronger than anticipated.
- Han Jong and his men arrived in Ibalon and fought the monsters.
- They used spears and arrows to kill the giant crocodiles.
- Oriol, a serpent with a beautiful voice that could change its image, was the hardest to kill.
- Han Jong captured Oriol in the forest, and Oriol promised peace in Ibalon.
- Oriol transformed into a beautiful woman due to her good deeds for the people.
- Han Jong built a town in Ibalon.
- The people planted rice named after Han Jong.
Benton
- A giant called Rabot, a half-man, half-beast with terrible powers, threatened Ibalon.
- Han Jong called his companion Benton to deal with the enemy.
- Benton and a group of men raided Rabot's nest and slashed his throat, killing him.
- The death of Rabot caused a physical transformation in Ibalon.
- New islands sprouted along the peninsula.
- A tall, flawless cone, named Mayon Volcano, protruded from the leveled remains.
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