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?

    <p>A curse for disrespecting elders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Physical powers and immunity from harm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Which lesser god is associated with earthquakes?

    <p>Balangaw</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common action was believed to combat an aswang?

    <p>Placing a handful of salt on its cut-off body part</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the Tamawo in local beliefs?

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

    What was believed about the aswang transformation?

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

    Which of the following best describes Maguayem?

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

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

    <p>Taking them out of the owner's body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of offering does a Babaylan seek for rituals?

    <p>A pig with black stripes or a chicken with webbed feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did the Bangut Banwa serve among the Babaylan?

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

    How were Mantiw typically characterized?

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

    What animal is the Tayho most closely associated with?

    <p>The centaur, half man and half horse</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It had no discernible knees</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Rituals at specified places with chants</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By sleeping on tree tops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What form do good spirits like the Diwata typically take?

    <p>A beautiful white girl</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Death for humans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the Magkupo move through their environment?

    <p>By winding their bodies on tree trunks</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What physical traits are associated with the Diwata?

    <p>Thick brown eyebrows and long wavy eyelashes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Fantasy castles and never-ending happiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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