Negrense Culture and Beliefs Quiz
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What do Negrenses believe about the spirit of the deceased?

  • They believe the spirit does not linger with the living.
  • The spirit of the dead persists in the skull. (correct)
  • The dead return to their place of burial annually.
  • They worship the dead as gods.

What is one of the regular religious practices observed by Negrenses during Lent?

  • Simbang Gabi
  • Feast of the Dead
  • Victory Parade
  • Hearing the Siete Palabras (correct)

Which of the following is a traditional Negrense practice for respecting spirits?

  • Lighting candles in memory of ancestors.
  • Saying 'Panabi-tabi' when passing through a spirit inhabited area. (correct)
  • Wearing specific colors during rituals.
  • Offering food at the altar.

What is the meaning of 'Gaba' in Negrense culture?

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What are 'anting-anting' believed to provide to the person wearing them?

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Which custom involves the Negrenses burying their dead under their houses?

<p>To keep the spirit close to the family. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action did people take when the Bakunawa swallowed the sun or moon during an eclipse?

<p>They made noise to force the Bakunawa to release its hold. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which lesser god is associated with earthquakes?

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What common action was believed to combat an aswang?

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What was the significance of the Tamawo in local beliefs?

<p>They represented fairy-like beings residing in trees. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was believed about the aswang transformation?

<p>They were once humans who craved human flesh. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes Maguayem?

<p>The god who controls thunder but spares praying individuals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action could cause the loss of powers associated with small saint statues used as anting-anting?

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What type of offering does a Babaylan seek for rituals?

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In the lore of Linao Lake, what is Ukoy described as?

<p>A large fish or shrimp said to be half man and half shrimp (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did the Bangut Banwa serve among the Babaylan?

<p>Led prayers for the community (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How were Mantiw typically characterized?

<p>As dark-skinned, hairy giants who fled from humans (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What animal is the Tayho most closely associated with?

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What unique feature did the animal from the belief in Ablay have?

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What did the Babaylan perform to ensure good fortune or protection?

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What is the preferred diet of the Ablay in the content?

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How do hunters and wood gatherers protect themselves from the Ablay?

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What form do good spirits like the Diwata typically take?

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What is the consequence of encountering the Magkupo beneath the Kamandag tree?

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How do the Magkupo move through their environment?

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What aspect of daily life did the ancient people believe was influenced by the Bakunawa?

<p>Harvesting practices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens during an eclipse according to the beliefs surrounding the Bakunawa?

<p>The sun is devoured (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The spirits known as Tamawo are associated with which type of interaction?

<p>Taking marriage with humans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What physical traits are associated with the Diwata?

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What do the spirits of Magkupo bring to their intended human spouse?

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Flashcards

Anting-anting

A charm or amulet believed to possess mystical powers, often made from religious items like small saint statues.

Daga

A blood offering made to appease spirits, often involving animals with specific characteristics like black striped pigs or webbed-footed chickens.

Ukoy

A mythical creature, often described as a large fish or shrimp with human-like features, inhabiting deep lakes with hidden caves.

Babaylan

An early Bisayan priest, often female, who performed rituals and prayed to spirits for good fortune and protection.

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Padugo

A place where an animal offering was made to inaugurate a location, signifying a spiritual connection.

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Mantiw

A forest-dwelling genie, usually friendly but wary of humans, inhabiting trees or abandoned houses.

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Tayho

A mythical horse with a long neck, resembling a giraffe, with black spots and a fear of humans.

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Ablay

A creature resembling a cow without knees, said to have roamed specific mountains in the Philippines.

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Mari-it

Spirits that live in places where small offering shrines are located. They reside near Ulangans and are associated with those shrines.

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Magkupo

A giant serpent living in the peak of Mt. Kanlaon, known for its rooster crown and powerful crow. It dwells under the Kamandag tree, moves from tree to tree using its long body, does not crawl on the ground, and is said to protect the tree's shade from harm.

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Bakunawa

A snake with a curled tail that devours the sun during eclipses. Ancient people believed its position influenced daily life and activities like weddings, construction, planting, and travel.

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Linug

A lesser god in Filipino mythology who represents earthquakes. Linug is believed to be a force of nature, not a supernatural being.

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Balangaw

A lesser god in Filipino mythology who embodies the rainbow. Balangaw is seen as a force of nature rather than a supernatural entity.

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Kama-kama

A lesser god in Filipino mythology representing a dwarf. There are both good and bad kama-kama, with the bad ones being known for pinching people, leaving lumps or black spots on their bodies.

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Aswang

A type of Filipino witch or vampire, known for inflicting pain, sickness, and even death on those who disrespect them. They can transform into ugly beings, often leaving their bodies to search for victims.

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Makbarubak

A Filipino god who brings thunder but spares those who pray to him. Though powerful, Makbarubak is not entirely malicious.

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What is 'Ulangan'?

'Ulangan' is a sacred place in Negros Occidental where early Bisayans erected altars to appease spirits, ancestors, and the 'anitos'.

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What is 'Panabi-ta'?

'Panabi-ta' is a traditional practice where early Bisayans passing through a place inhabited by spirits would say 'Panabi-tabi' as a sign of respect.

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What is 'Gaba?'

'Gaba' is a curse imposed by elders on those who disrespect them or neglect their parents in old age, resulting in misfortune and sickness.

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What is 'Lumay?'

'Lumay' is a charm intended to soften someone's attitude towards an enemy or make them fall in love with another.

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What are 'Anting-anting'?

'Anting-anting' are amulets that are believed to provide special powers to the wearer, such as strength, invisibility, courage, or protection.

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What is a 'Du-aw?'

'Du-aw' is a special tradition that is observed during the Lenten season in Negros Occidental.

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