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Oral literature in the Philippines is characterized by the love story between siblings Bata Mama and Bata Bahi.
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.
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.
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.
Philippine literary forms in the precolonial era were only written, not spoken or chanted.
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Oral literature does not involve anonymous authors in the Philippines.
Oral literature does not involve anonymous authors in the Philippines.
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The folklore 'Bata Mama and Bata Bahi' narrates a story about two siblings facing challenging situations together.
The folklore 'Bata Mama and Bata Bahi' narrates a story about two siblings facing challenging situations together.
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Literature is solely limited to written works and does not include any form of oral tradition.
Literature is solely limited to written works and does not include any form of oral tradition.
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Engkanto is not a part of rich Filipino cultures handed down through oral tradition.
Engkanto is not a part of rich Filipino cultures handed down through oral tradition.
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Literature allows readers to explore only their own perspectives and experiences.
Literature allows readers to explore only their own perspectives and experiences.
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Stories about aswang, kapre, and engkanto have no connection to precolonial times in the Philippines.
Stories about aswang, kapre, and engkanto have no connection to precolonial times in the Philippines.
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Literature does not serve as a bridge to the past for readers.
Literature does not serve as a bridge to the past for readers.
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Oral tradition plays no role in passing down stories of fearful creatures like aswang and kapre in Filipino culture.
Oral tradition plays no role in passing down stories of fearful creatures like aswang and kapre in Filipino culture.
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The Hudhud and Alim are examples of pre-colonial folk songs.
The Hudhud and Alim are examples of pre-colonial folk songs.
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Maragtas is an epic from Maranaw.
Maragtas is an epic from Maranaw.
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Fables like 'Si Pagong at si Matsing' fall under pre-colonial poetry.
Fables like 'Si Pagong at si Matsing' fall under pre-colonial poetry.
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The statement 'Nasa Diyos ang awa, nasa tao ang gawa' translates to 'God helps those who help others.'
The statement 'Nasa Diyos ang awa, nasa tao ang gawa' translates to 'God helps those who help others.'
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'Bidasari' is a folktale from Sulu.
'Bidasari' is a folktale from Sulu.
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'Indarapatra and Sulayman' is an example of pre-colonial prose narrative.
'Indarapatra and Sulayman' is an example of pre-colonial prose narrative.
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