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What is the origin of most early festivals in the Philippines, locally known as 'fiestas'?
What is the origin of most early festivals in the Philippines, locally known as 'fiestas'?
- Islamic traditions
- Indigenous concepts
- Christianity, dating back to the Spanish colonial period (correct)
- Promotion of local products
What were patronal festivals encouraged by the Spanish to coincide with?
What were patronal festivals encouraged by the Spanish to coincide with?
- Local history and culture
- Christian holy days (correct)
- Islamic holy days
- Bountiful harvests
What type of festivals can be celebrated in the Philippines?
What type of festivals can be celebrated in the Philippines?
- Both religious and cultural (correct)
- Cultural only
- Religious only
- Historical only
How many major and minor festivals are known to exist in the Philippines?
How many major and minor festivals are known to exist in the Philippines?
Which country is traditionally known as the Capital of the World's Festivities?
Which country is traditionally known as the Capital of the World's Festivities?
What was the main religion during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines?
What was the main religion during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines?
What are some activities that festivals in the Philippines can include?
What are some activities that festivals in the Philippines can include?
In addition to Christian origins, what other concepts can festivals in the Philippines focus on?
In addition to Christian origins, what other concepts can festivals in the Philippines focus on?
What title has the Philippines traditionally been known as due to its numerous festivals?
What title has the Philippines traditionally been known as due to its numerous festivals?
What type of festivals are locally known as 'fiestas' in the Philippines?
What type of festivals are locally known as 'fiestas' in the Philippines?
What is the main reason for the origin of patronal festivals in the Philippines?
What is the main reason for the origin of patronal festivals in the Philippines?
Which statement best describes the nature of festivals in the Philippines?
Which statement best describes the nature of festivals in the Philippines?
What is a common feature of festivals in the Philippines?
What is a common feature of festivals in the Philippines?
What makes the Philippines known as the 'Capital of the World's Festivities'?
What makes the Philippines known as the 'Capital of the World's Festivities'?
Which factor played a significant role in spreading Christianity throughout the Philippines?
Which factor played a significant role in spreading Christianity throughout the Philippines?
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