30 Questions
What are Filipino proverbs or Philippine proverbs based on?
Local culture, wisdom, and philosophies from Filipino life
Which Tagalog words correspond to the word 'proverb'?
Salawikain, kasabihan, sawikain
In everyday conversations, how are Filipino proverbs usually utilized?
To emphasize a point or a thought of reasoning
What kind of unseen spirits/supernatural beings do most Filipino ancestors believe in?
Dwarfs
'Tabi, tabi po, ingkong' is an example of which Filipino tradition?
Asking for permission from unseen spirits/supernatural beings
'Huwag mananakit nang di ka rin mamilipit' is an example of what type of saying?
'Kasabihan' or sayings used in teasing or commenting on a person's actions
What was the purpose of Philippine literature described in the text?
To entertain, educate, curse, and preserve culture
What was unique about pre-Hispanic Philippine literature according to the text?
It was passed down orally through generations
Which literary form is described as a guessing game played by children in the text?
Dalawang batong maitim
What is the main theme of a tanaga?
Respect for parents
What was one way wealthy families preserved pre-Hispanic Philippine epics?
By transcribing copies as family heirlooms
Which characteristic best describes myths derived from Philippine folk literature?
Cultural diversity
How did Philippine literature describe the behavior and daily life of the people?
By portraying native surroundings and being a part of daily life
What type of content do Filipino folk songs typically express?
Daily life, hopes, and aspirations
What was one reason for passing down pre-Hispanic Philippine epics through generations according to the text?
To educate future generations about their cultural heritage
Which element did the Spanish bring to the Philippines to remind people of St. Helena's search for the Sacred Cross?
Tibag
What is the primary focus of a Cenakulo during Holy Week observance in the Philippines?
Religious reenactments
What is the common rhyme scheme found in a tanaga?
AAAA
What type of folk drama is typically performed in villages throughout the Philippines during fiestas?
Moror-Moro
Which traditional Philippine play is a poetic joust in speaking and reasoning?
Duplo
When is the Panunuluyan typically presented?
Before 12:00 on Christmas Eve
Which play dramatizes the meeting of the Risen Christ and his Mother?
Salubong
In which town of the Philippines is the Passion Play tradition well observed?
Boac
What event does the Lagaylay play commemorate for the Pilareños of Sorsogon?
Getting together during Maytime
What is the key requirement for a Tanaga to get a perfect score in the given assessment?
Has four lines with seven syllables each
Which department is responsible for the course '21st Century Literature: Introduction to the Study of Phil. History and Literature'?
ABM Department
In the self-assessment task, how many influences of Spaniards during colonization in the Philippines are students required to write?
5
Which category contributes significantly to the meaning of a Tanaga in the given text?
Sensory details and figurative language
What type of beat should a Tanaga be recited to according to the text?
Martial beat
What type of errors would not interfere with the reader's understanding in the assessment?
"Few or no errors" in mechanics
Test your knowledge of Philippine literature with this quiz containing expressions, tanaga quatrains, and myths derived from Philippine folk literature. Explore traditional oral literature of the Filipino people.
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