Philippine Folk Dances and Arts Quiz

The added responsibility women face in Filipino families regarding childcare and education, requiring cooperation and assistance from other family members.

Filipino families often work together, with siblings and other family members assisting each other and parents with essential tasks.

A core Filipino value emphasizing showing deference and consideration towards older individuals.

Filipino value emphasizing a sense of togetherness and cooperation, showing kindness by helping others.

A gift or present brought by a visitor from another province, region, or country as a token of good will.

A gift given to someone departing, such as food or another item to take on their journey.

Customs, traditions, and principles viewed as important and necessary by Filipinos in their daily interactions.

The emotional depth and expressiveness in Filipino interactions, particularly evident in goodbyes.

Individuals in Visayan society who worked for their masters, categorized into tumataban, tumarampuk, or ayuey, based on their weekly workdays.

A type of dependent in Visayan society who worked for their master whenever required.

Visayan dependent who worked one day a week for their master.

Visayan dependent who worked three days a week for their master.

Different grades of dependents in Visayan society, not permanent and could be changed based on payment or purchase.

Pre-colonial Filipino women held a high position, able to own and inherit property, trade, and even lead a barangay (community).

Pre-colonial Filipino marriages typically occurred within the same social class, but exceptions existed (e.g., for exceptional individuals).

Courtship for marriage in pre-colonial Philippines involved extended service by the man to the woman's family; chopping wood, fetching water, and doing errands.

A traditional Negrito dance that depicts a thief stealing sweet potatoes from a farm, accompanied by music from various instruments.

A dance that symbolizes the capture of an enemy, performed by the Negritos as a way to commemorate their victory.

A dance where two warriors imitate a duel, representing a battle between rivals.

A dance where a man dances around a woman to express his love and affection for her.

The Ilocanos played instruments like the kutibeng (a guitar with five strings), the flute, and the kudyapi.

The kinallogong (hat dance) and the konnoton (ant dance) were favourite Ilocano dances.

The balitaw (exchange of love poetry) and dandansoy (courtship dance) were favourite Visayan dances.

Tagalog drama, dance, and music developed together since drama required music and dance to be performed.

From the 11th to 13th centuries, Chinese traders dominated trade with the Philippines, surpassing Arab traders in the region. They exchanged goods like porcelain and silk for local products such as cotton, abaca, and hardwoods.

This 13th-century Chinese document provides a detailed account of the lucrative trade between China and the Philippine archipelago. It mentions specific locations like Manila, Mindoro, and Mindanao, highlighting the extent of the trade.

The primary method of trading goods in the Philippines during the early centuries involved exchanging products directly without using money. This system was later replaced by bartering rings and then gold coins.

These gold coins were introduced in the 12th century as a form of currency in the Philippines, marking a shift from the barter system to a monetary economy.

The trade between China and the Philippines led to the exchange of not only goods but also cultural practices, such as religion. This influenced the Filipinos' language, writing, technology, customs, and religious beliefs.

Chinese words were adopted into the Tagalog language, showcasing the economic influence of Chinese trade on Filipino culture and vocabulary.

Chinese trade played a significant role in shaping the economic landscape of the Philippines, with Chinese goods and cultural influences affecting various aspects of Filipino life.

The impact of Chinese trade is evident in various aspects of Filipino culture, such as food, clothing, ornaments, technology, and religious beliefs.

An agreement between Portugal and Spain in 1494, dividing newly discovered lands in the Americas based on a line of demarcation. Lands east of the line belonged to Portugal, and those west of it to Spain.

A voyage led by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, sponsored by the Spanish King, aiming to find a westward route to the Spice Islands (Moluccas). This expedition circumnavigated the globe for the first time.

A group of islands in Indonesia known for their rich spices, a major goal of European explorers in the 15th and 16th centuries, especially for their nutmeg and cloves.

An imaginary line drawn on a map, used to divide territories or areas of influence, like the one used in the Treaty of Tordesillas to divide lands between Portugal and Spain.

The Spanish King who financed and supported Magellan's expedition to the Spice Islands, impressed by Magellan's plan to reach the Moluccas by sailing west.

A Portuguese explorer who sailed for Spain, successfully circumnavigated the globe, and reached the Spice Islands (Moluccas) by sailing west.

Magellan sought support from the Spanish King because he was ignored by the King of Portugal after serving him in battles in Malacca and Africa.

Magellan presented the Spanish King with maps and illustrations showing that the Spice Islands belonged to the Spanish sector of the line of demarcation established by the Treaty of Tordesillas.

The captain of the Victoria, the only ship to successfully complete Magellan's expedition, making him the first to circumnavigate the globe.

An agreement signed in 1529 between Spain and Portugal, settling their dispute over the Moluccas, with Portugal gaining possession after paying Spain.

A Spanish expedition led by Father Juan Garcia Jofre de Loaysa in 1525-1526, sent after Magellan's success, but ultimately failed.

A Spanish expedition led by Sebastian Cabot in 1526-1530, sent after Magellan's success, but ultimately failed.

A Spanish expedition led by Alvaro de Sayavedra in 1527-1528, which reached Mindanao but failed to establish a settlement.

Magellan's voyage led to further Spanish expeditions to the Philippines, resulting in Spanish colonization of the islands and establishing contact between Europeans and Filipinos.

The Victoria's return with its successful circumnavigation of the globe inspired King Charles of Spain to send subsequent expeditions to the Philippines.