Sociology of Games

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What is the substitute used by the young players in the sabong-sabungan game instead of the standard curved razor-sharp metal spurs?

Razor-sharp metal spurs

Thorns of the lime tree (correct)

Gaff

Leaves of the lemon tree

What is the primary motivation behind the cockrels' behavior in the sabong-sabungan game?

Fear

Hunger

Instinct (correct)

Training

What is the name of the game being referred to in the passage?

Buang

Bullfighting

Sabong-Sabungan (correct)

Cockpit

Which of the following is not a regional version of the game mentioned in the passage?

Baseball (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the Spanish chronicler mentioned in the passage?

Antonio Pigaffeta (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical age range of the children participating in the Alitaptap game?

5 to 8 years old (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of players in a game?

Their activity as a closed unit in their chosen space and time (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the purposes of games, according to adults?

To teach teamwork, fair play, tolerance, and sportsmanship (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of game is Paligsahan ng Kalabaw?

Animal participating in Man's game (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where is the starting point of Paligsahan ng Kalabaw usually located?

In a clump of bamboo trees (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the judges in Paligsahan ng Kalabaw?

To decide the starting point and the end goal (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do players control their carabaos during the game?

With the aid of a rope tied to a ring in the noses of the carabaos (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the cap with holes in the firefly game?

To provide air for the firefly (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do children catch fireflies in the game?

With cupped hands (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of the Baboy-Babuyan game?

To unroll oneself ahead of the rest (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where do players typically search for fireflies?

Outdoors, in groups (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the firefly in Japanese?

Hotaru (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended setting for playing the Baboy-Babuyan game?

A shady area with rotting vegetation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the game Kuliglig?

To make one's cricket chirp ahead of the others (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the baboy-babuyan when it is rolled into a ball?

Round (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the habitat of the baboy-babuyan?

Under the nearest leaf or piece of wood (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the age range of the players for the game Kuliglig?

5 to 8 years old (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is used to cover the jar or can in the game Kuliglig?

A piece of cloth or paper punctured with holes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the baboy-babuyan unrolls itself?

It starts moving its many little feet and runs away (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of the Suwagan ng Kalabaw game?

To prove whose carabao is stronger by making them fight (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if one of the boys refuses to accept the challenge?

He is called 'duwag' by his peers (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do the boys make the carabaos fight?

By hitting one of the animals with a stick (A) Signup and view all the answers

When can the owners intervene in the fight?

When one of the carabaos is hurt (B) Signup and view all the answers

What determines the winner of the game?

Whose carabao frees its horn and thrusts it at the opponent's neck (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a carabao runs away from the fight?

It is automatically declared the loser (D) Signup and view all the answers