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What was the geographical state of the Philippines in the past?
What was the geographical state of the Philippines in the past?
- It was connected to the mainland of Asia by a land bridge.
- It was an island nation.
- It was part of the mainland of Asia. (correct)
- It was separated from the mainland of Asia by a wide stretch of water.
Who did Daragang Magayon confess her love to?
Who did Daragang Magayon confess her love to?
- Her father
- A certain man who lived in Kabikolan
- A certain man who lived beyond the border of Kabikolan (correct)
- Her mother
What was the composition of the distinct group of people?
What was the composition of the distinct group of people?
- Old wise men and young children
- Beautiful women and sturdy warriors (correct)
- Only sturdy warriors
- Only beautiful women
What was the atmosphere of the place when Daragang Magayon made her confession?
What was the atmosphere of the place when Daragang Magayon made her confession?
What was Daragang Magayon's action towards her father?
What was Daragang Magayon's action towards her father?
What did the monkey do after eating the ripe bananas?
What did the monkey do after eating the ripe bananas?
What did the turtle do to the dead monkey's body?
What did the turtle do to the dead monkey's body?
Why did the monkeys run and catch the turtle?
Why did the monkeys run and catch the turtle?
What did the turtle say would happen if the monkeys cut him into small pieces?
What did the turtle say would happen if the monkeys cut him into small pieces?
What did the monkeys do after the turtle told them how to catch lobsters?
What did the monkeys do after the turtle told them how to catch lobsters?
What was the reason for the monkey's sadness?
What was the reason for the monkey's sadness?
Who suggested stealing banana plants?
Who suggested stealing banana plants?
Why did the monkey's banana plant die?
Why did the monkey's banana plant die?
What did the turtle want to buy with the money from selling his banana plants?
What did the turtle want to buy with the money from selling his banana plants?
Why did the monkey leave the turtle on the ground alone?
Why did the monkey leave the turtle on the ground alone?
Study Notes
Ancient Philippines
- The Philippines was once connected to the mainland of Asia
- A distinct group of people lived in the area, known for their beautiful women and sturdy warriors
Daragang Magayon's Love Affair
- Daragang Magayon confessed her love for a man from beyond the border of Kabikolan to her father
- This event took place at night, when the area was silent
The Turtle and the Monkey
- A turtle and a monkey had a dispute over bananas
- The monkey ate all the ripe bananas, leaving only a green one for the turtle
- The turtle plotted revenge and killed the monkey by tricking him into falling onto sharp bamboo
- The turtle then sold the monkey's body to other monkeys, who unknowingly ate their own kind
The Turtle's Revenge
- The monkeys discovered the turtle's trick and caught him, intending to cut him into pieces
- The turtle boasted about being struck with a hatchet before, and the monkeys were fooled
- The monkeys instead decided to throw the turtle into the water, where he survived and came out with a lobster
- The monkeys asked the turtle how to catch lobsters, and he tricked them into tying strings around their waists and jumping into the water, resulting in their deaths
The Hungry Monkey
- A monkey met a turtle and complained about being hungry due to other monkeys taking all the squash
- The turtle suggested they steal banana plants, and they worked together to plant them
- However, the monkey's plant died due to being planted in a tree, while the turtle's plant thrived in the ground
- The monkey then offered to climb the turtle's tree to pick the fruit, leaving the turtle on the ground alone
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Test your knowledge of the ancient Philippine folklore of Daragang Magayon, a story of love and bravery. This quiz delves into the legend of a beautiful woman and her forbidden love affair. Explore the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines through this quiz.
