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What was the title of the prayerbook written by Fray Juan de Plasencia in 1593?
What was the title of the prayerbook written by Fray Juan de Plasencia in 1593?
- Guidelines for the Christian Life in the Tagalog Language
- Doctrina Christiana (correct)
- La Vida Cristiana en Lengua Tagala
- Salamat nang Walang Hanggan
Why did religious leaders assign translators during the Spanish period in the Philippines?
Why did religious leaders assign translators during the Spanish period in the Philippines?
- To teach the natives the Spanish language
- To convert the natives to Islam
- To spread Christianity through music
- To translate prayers and religious instructional materials to the native language (correct)
What marked the beginning of Indio-literacy according to the text?
What marked the beginning of Indio-literacy according to the text?
- The arrival of missionaries from Spain
- Native translators learning to read and write in both Spanish and their native language (correct)
- The introduction of printing presses
- The establishment of schools in the Philippines
Which literary works were mainly published by the ladinos in the first decade of the 17th century?
Which literary works were mainly published by the ladinos in the first decade of the 17th century?
In which publication was the text 'Salamat nang Walang Hanggan' or 'Gracias de sin Sempiternas' found?
In which publication was the text 'Salamat nang Walang Hanggan' or 'Gracias de sin Sempiternas' found?
What language did the native translators learn to fluently read and write, leading to the creation of some literary works in Spanish?
What language did the native translators learn to fluently read and write, leading to the creation of some literary works in Spanish?
Who wrote the adaptation of Daniel Defoe's novel 'The New Robinson'?
Who wrote the adaptation of Daniel Defoe's novel 'The New Robinson'?
Which two maidens corresponded in Modesto de Castro's work 'Pagsusulatan ng Dalawang Binibini na si Urbana at si Feliza'?
Which two maidens corresponded in Modesto de Castro's work 'Pagsusulatan ng Dalawang Binibini na si Urbana at si Feliza'?
Which metrical romance is set in octosyllabic quatrains?
Which metrical romance is set in octosyllabic quatrains?
Who were some of the prominent secular poets mentioned in the text?
Who were some of the prominent secular poets mentioned in the text?
Which tradition did the most prominent secular lyrics follow according to the text?
Which tradition did the most prominent secular lyrics follow according to the text?
What class of people could now read printed works that were previously exclusive to the missionaries?
What class of people could now read printed works that were previously exclusive to the missionaries?
Who is known as the acknowledged Master of Traditional Tagalog Poetry?
Who is known as the acknowledged Master of Traditional Tagalog Poetry?
Which literary work by Francisco Baltazar is a metrical tale written in octosyllabic quatrains?
Which literary work by Francisco Baltazar is a metrical tale written in octosyllabic quatrains?
Who was popularly known as 'Huseng Sisiw'?
Who was popularly known as 'Huseng Sisiw'?
In which literary work would you find a dramatization of the pasyon?
In which literary work would you find a dramatization of the pasyon?
Who is honored as the 'King of Tagalog Poetry' in the Philippines?
Who is honored as the 'King of Tagalog Poetry' in the Philippines?
What type of works did Francisco Baltazar write during an age when Filipino writing was predominantly in Spanish?
What type of works did Francisco Baltazar write during an age when Filipino writing was predominantly in Spanish?
What was the profession of F. Jose Rizal?
What was the profession of F. Jose Rizal?
For what reason was F. Jose Rizal executed by the Spanish colonial government?
For what reason was F. Jose Rizal executed by the Spanish colonial government?
Which two novels were authored by F. Jose Rizal?
Which two novels were authored by F. Jose Rizal?
What is the Ilocano equivalent of the Balagtasan?
What is the Ilocano equivalent of the Balagtasan?
'Blasted Hopes' by Leona Florentino is originally written in which language?
'Blasted Hopes' by Leona Florentino is originally written in which language?
'Awa sa Pag-ibig' was written by which author?
'Awa sa Pag-ibig' was written by which author?
Who is considered the 'Father of Ilocano Literature'?
Who is considered the 'Father of Ilocano Literature'?
Which Filipino poetess is known as the 'Mother of Philippine Women's Literature'?
Which Filipino poetess is known as the 'Mother of Philippine Women's Literature'?
Who wrote the first Filipino novel in Spanish?
Who wrote the first Filipino novel in Spanish?
In which international forum did Leona Florentino's poetry gain attention?
In which international forum did Leona Florentino's poetry gain attention?
Which literary work is attributed to Pedro Bukaneg?
Which literary work is attributed to Pedro Bukaneg?
At which exposition was Leona Florentino's work exhibited in 1887?
At which exposition was Leona Florentino's work exhibited in 1887?
Study Notes
Filipino Literary Laureates
- C. Pedro Paterno (1857-1911) wrote "Ninay", the first Filipino novel written in Spanish.
- Leona Florentino (1849-1884) is considered the "Mother of Philippine Women's Literature" and a bridge from oral to literary tradition.
- She is believed to be the first Filipina to receive international recognition, included in the Encyclopedia Internationale des Oeuvres des Femmes (International Encyclopedia of Women's Works) in 1889.
- Pedro Bukaneg (1592-1630) is the acknowledged author of the Ilocano epic "Biag ni Lam-ang" (Life of Lam-ang) and is considered the "Father of Ilocano Literature".
Spanish Period in Philippine Literature
- The Spanish period in Philippine literature is characterized by the spread of Christianity.
- The church authorities adopted a policy of spreading Church doctrines by communicating to the natives in their own language.
- Doctrina Christiana, written by Fray Juan de Plasencia in 1593, was the first book to be printed in the Philippines.
- The native translators learned to read and write in Spanish and their native language, resulting in the creation of the first written literary native text.
Literary Works
- Awit is a colorful tale of chivalry based on European roots, made for singing and chanting, set in dodecasyllabic quatrains.
- Korido is a metrical romance with octosyllabic quatrains.
- Zarzuela is a three-act musical comedy or melodrama that deals with man's passion and emotion.
- Prose narratives are written works that prescribe proper decorum.
Prominent Writers
- Jose de la Cruz (1746-1829) is known as 'Huseng Sisiw' and is the "Hari ng Makatang Tagalog" (King of Tagalog Poetry) in the Philippines.
- Francisco Baltazar (1788-1862) is the acknowledged Master of Traditional Tagalog Poetry.
- Jose Rizal (1861-1896) is a Filipino nationalist and writer who was labelled as the national hero of the Filipino people.
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Explore the influence of Christianity on literature during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. Learn about important literary works and their religious themes.
