M1.1 BRIEF HISTORY OF PHILIPPINE ARTS

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In Pre-Colonial folk speeches, what term is used for metaphors (talinghaga) to test analytical skills in Tagalog?

• Tigmo

• Paktakon

• Bugtong

• Patototdon

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Which of these is an example of a lullaby from the Pre-Colonial period?

• Kalusan

• Soliranin

• Ili-ili

• Mambayu

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Which of the following is an example of an epic from the Pre-Colonial period?

• The Monkey and the Turtle

• Darangen

• Tanaga

• Daraida

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The Manunggul Jar, an ancient art form from the Pre-Colonial period, is a burial jar with a cover depicting two men rowing a boat. What does this imagery reveal about the beliefs of the people?

• Their expertise in boat building.

• Their belief in a journey to the afterlife.

• Their daily life activities.

• Their love for nature.

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What is "Okir" design, primarily found in the Southern Philippines (Maranao, Tausug) during the Pre-Colonial period?

• A type of pottery

• A traditional dance form

• Decorative motifs that include mythical birds like sarimanok and fern motifs

• A form of ancient Filipino writing

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In the Pre-Colonial performing arts, what is the role of ritual dances involving shamans?

• To entertain the community during celebrations.

• To express beliefs and strengthen community bonds.

• To train warriors for battle.

• To narrate historical events.

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What was the main tool used by the Spanish to maintain control over the natives for over 300 years, heavily influencing the arts?

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"Pasyon" is a form of narrative poetry during the Spanish Occupation that recounts what?

• Heroic tales of Filipino ancestors.

• The suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

• Everyday life in the Spanish colonial period.

• Metrical romances with European chivalric themes.

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"Pagsusulatan nang Dalawang Binibini na si Urbana at Feliza" by Modesto de Castro is an example of what type of literature during the Spanish Occupation?

• Secular Poetry

• Religious Narrative Prose

• Folk Narratives

• Dramatic Plays

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What are "Santos" in the context of Spanish Occupation visual art?

• Elaborate altarpieces found in churches.

• Stone carvings with native motifs.

• Wooden statues of saints crafted by natives under church supervision.

• Churches built in towns and plazas.

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Which two notable Filipino artists, known for their paintings "Spoliarium" and "Christian Virgins Exposed to the Populace" respectively, won awards at the 1884 Madrid Exposition?

• Fernando Amorsolo and Victorio Edades

• Juan Luna and Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo

• Guillermo Tolentino and Napoleon Abueva

• Carlos "Botong" Francisco and Galo B. Ocampo

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What was the first book published in the Philippines using xylographic printing?

• .Apologia por la Verdadera Religion

• Urbana at Feliza

• Doctrina Christiana

• Florante at Laura

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During the American Occupation, what became the medium of instruction that deeply influenced Filipino culture and the arts?

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"Like the Molave" by Rafael Zulueta da Costa is an example of what literary form that became a hallmark of modern poetry during the American Occupation?

• Haiku

• Tanaga

• Free Verse

• Awit

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What American theatrical form, involving comedy skits with music and dance, was introduced during the American Occupation?

• Zarzuela

• Bodabil

• Komedya

• Moro-Moro

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Who among the following is known for sculptures such as "The Oblation" and "Bonifacio Monument" during the American Occupation?

• Napoleon Abueva

• Fernando Amorsolo

• Victorio Edades

• Guillermo Tolentino

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Which artist is considered the "first Filipino modernist" for his gritty, distorted figures showing the struggles of the working class, in contrast to Amorsolo's bright rural scenes?

• Fernando Amorsolo

• Victorio Edades

• Juan Luna

• Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo

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During the Japanese Occupation, what language saw its use restricted, leading to a flourishing of Filipino literature and arts with themes of nationalism?

Multiple Choice

What short, free-verse poems with deep meaning became popular during the Japanese Occupation?

• Tanaga

• Haiku

• Dalit

• Pasyon

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Which of the following styles emerged as a major theme in Philippine Post Modern Art (1970-1980s), reflecting political and social issues?

• Pop Art

• Installation Art

• Performance Art

• Social Realism

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What technological advancements in the 1980s introduced new art mediums in the Contemporary Arts period?

• Television and radio

• Personal computers and new technology

• Printing presses

• Traditional weaving looms