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Brief History of Philippine Arts Part 1

Quiz by Nino Joshua Balbin

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  • Q1
    What ritual in the Cordillera Autonomous Region is officiated by a shaman or mumbaki?
    Pangalay
    Kundiman
    Tinikling
    Kanyaw
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the significance of the bulul for the people of the Cordilleras?
    Granary god related to rituals
    Dancing figure
    Religious text
    Musical instrument
    30s
  • Q3
    Which folk dance is mimetic of the movements of the crane?
    Talip dance
    Pangalay
    Tinikling
    Kundiman
    30s
  • Q4
    Which artistic tradition did the ancient Filipinos maintain before colonization?
    Pottery
    Carving
    Painting
    Stained glass
    30s
  • Q5
    Which type of Filipino theater form depicts the conflict between Muslims and Christians?
    Senakulo
    Zarzuelas
    Sarsuwela
    Komedya
    30s
  • Q6
    Which traditional dance involves balancing on stilt-like legs?
    Banga
    Pangalay
    Tinikling
    Kinabua
    30s
  • Q7
    In the context of the arts, what does 'okir' refer to?
    An ancient musical instrument
    A form of dance
    A type of textile
    Curvilinear decorations in woodcarving
    30s
  • Q8
    What is the main function of the Via Crucis in colonial churches?
    Providing musical accompaniment
    Teaching local languages
    Serving as a decorative altar
    Depicting Christ's crucifixion and resurrection
    30s
  • Q9
    What traditional practice is closely associated with the Kanyaw ceremony?
    Animal sacrifices
    Bamboo dancing
    Wood carving
    Textile weaving
    30s
  • Q10
    Which region is known for the practice of weaving textiles that convey cultural beliefs?
    Visayas
    Mindoro
    Mindanao
    Luzon
    30s
  • Q11
    Which artistic technique employed by Spanish colonizers allowed local artisans to create icons or santos?
    Mosaic tiling
    Wood and ivory carving
    Pottery glazing
    Bronze casting
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the primary cultural significance of the bulul among the Ifugao people?
    A decorative art piece
    A tool for agricultural work
    It is regarded as a granary god.
    A representation of ancestral spirits
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the significance of the cultural practice known as Pangalay?
    A weaving technique unique to Mindanao
    A form of musical composition
    A religious ritual for planting
    A traditional dance that signifies grace and beauty
    30s
  • Q14
    What architectural feature is often found in traditional Maranao houses?
    Bahay kubo
    Torogan
    Bahay na bato
    Panolong
    30s
  • Q15
    What is the significance of the Agong in Philippine indigenous music?
    A type of dance
    A woven textile
    A traditional weapon
    It is a gong used in rituals and celebrations
    30s

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