Traditional Dance Arm Positions and Sagayan War Dance
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What is the primary cultural influence on Philippine folk dances?

  • Hindu and Buddhist (correct)
  • African and Middle Eastern
  • Chinese and Japanese
  • Spanish and American
  • What is the Banga or Pot Dance?

  • A dance celebrating past military victories
  • A traditional dance of the Igorot people
  • A dance performed during births and weddings
  • A contemporary performance of the Kalinga people (correct)
  • What is the main purpose of Philippine folk dances?

  • To showcase the cultural influences from immigrants and conquerors
  • To maintain distinctly Filipino roots
  • To entertain modern audiences
  • To reflect daily life in the past centuries (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a fundamental dance position mentioned in the text?

    <p>Positions of the Torso</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Cordilleras or Igorot in Philippine folk dances?

    <p>They are the collective name for several ethnic groups in the Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did dancing become part of life in the Philippines?

    <p>There are no exact dates as to when dancing became part of our lives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the literal meaning of 'lubi' in the Bicolano dance Lubi-lubi?

    <p>Coconut</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is Pandanggo sa ilaw said to have originated from?

    <p>Mindoro</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'sa ilaw' in Pandanggo sa ilaw mean in Tagalog?

    <p>In the light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which book was NOT written by the author mentioned in the text?

    <p>Yoga for Athletes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the dance Pandanggo sa ilaw?

    <p>Simulates fireflies at dusk and night</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in the author's books?

    <p>Cooking Recipes from Around the World</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the fundamental dance steps described in the text?

    <p>First Position, Second Position, Third Position, Fourth Position, Fifth Position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Sagayan dance described in the text?

    <p>A Philippine war dance performed by the Maguindanao and Maranao people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Francisca Reyes Aquino?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the focus of Francisca Reyes Aquino's research?

    <p>Unrecorded forms of local celebration, ritual, and sport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of Francisca Reyes Aquino's research?

    <p>Both a and b</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of teaching folk dancing in schools, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>To make young Filipinos aware of their cultural heritage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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