18 Questions
Oral literature in the Philippines is characterized by the love story between siblings Bata Mama and Bata Bahi.
True
The Tabon skull cap is considered the earliest skull cap of ancient humans.
False
Literature does not provide insights into diverse cultures, traditions, and belief systems.
False
Philippine literary forms in the precolonial era were only written, not spoken or chanted.
False
Oral literature does not involve anonymous authors in the Philippines.
False
The folklore 'Bata Mama and Bata Bahi' narrates a story about two siblings facing challenging situations together.
True
Literature is solely limited to written works and does not include any form of oral tradition.
False
Engkanto is not a part of rich Filipino cultures handed down through oral tradition.
False
Literature allows readers to explore only their own perspectives and experiences.
False
Stories about aswang, kapre, and engkanto have no connection to precolonial times in the Philippines.
False
Literature does not serve as a bridge to the past for readers.
False
Oral tradition plays no role in passing down stories of fearful creatures like aswang and kapre in Filipino culture.
False
The Hudhud and Alim are examples of pre-colonial folk songs.
True
Maragtas is an epic from Maranaw.
False
Fables like 'Si Pagong at si Matsing' fall under pre-colonial poetry.
False
The statement 'Nasa Diyos ang awa, nasa tao ang gawa' translates to 'God helps those who help others.'
False
'Bidasari' is a folktale from Sulu.
True
'Indarapatra and Sulayman' is an example of pre-colonial prose narrative.
False
This quiz involves recalling a fearful creature from Pinoy urban legends, drawing its physical description, and expressing your feelings about it. Participants are also expected to list stories passed down by ancestors regarding events believed to have occurred during the precolonial period.
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