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What was the impact of colonial efforts on the indigenous literature of the Philippines?
What was the impact of colonial efforts on the indigenous literature of the Philippines?
- It successfully erased the memory of the country's oral past. (correct)
- It encouraged modern Filipino writers to create new literary forms.
- It had no impact on the indigenous literature.
- It led to the preservation and promotion of indigenous literature.
What role did the surge of nationalistic pride in the 1960s and 1970s play in Philippine literature?
What role did the surge of nationalistic pride in the 1960s and 1970s play in Philippine literature?
- It fostered a renewed appreciation for the Filipino identity. (correct)
- It resulted in the introduction of foreign literary traditions.
- It led to the decline of indigenous literary forms.
- It had no impact on the development of Philippine literature.
What was the writing system used for various literary forms by the early inhabitants of the Philippine archipelago?
What was the writing system used for various literary forms by the early inhabitants of the Philippine archipelago?
- Sanskrit
- Spanish
- Roman alphabet
- Baybayin (correct)
What happened to much of the early Philippine literature that was transmitted orally and through incantation?
What happened to much of the early Philippine literature that was transmitted orally and through incantation?
What is believed to have happened due to the replacement of baybayin by the Roman alphabet?
What is believed to have happened due to the replacement of baybayin by the Roman alphabet?
How did modern Filipino writers and artists address the unfamiliarity with indigenous literature?
How did modern Filipino writers and artists address the unfamiliarity with indigenous literature?
What does the term 'literature' refer to?
What does the term 'literature' refer to?
In what forms can literature manifest?
In what forms can literature manifest?
What is the significance of 'Nation’s Spirit' in literature?
What is the significance of 'Nation’s Spirit' in literature?
What does 'Printed Matter' encompass within the umbrella of literature?
What does 'Printed Matter' encompass within the umbrella of literature?