Philippine Folk Dance

Which of the following describes the Philippine folk dances?

• They originated from the colonizers and traders.

• Many dances were inspired by the movements of things in nature.

• They are only performed in very special occasions.

• All of them are occupational in nature.

Which of the following cultures has the greatest influence on Philippine folk dances?

• Chinese

• French

• Malayan

• Spanish

Which folk dance from Luzon is based on the popular love song in the Ilocos Region?

• Manang Biday

• Mananguete

• Jota Rojana

• Pastora

Which folk dance from Visayas is a farm-work dance?

• Haplik

• Huricuti

• Tiklos

• Dugso

Which folk dance from Mindanao is a courtship dance from Sulu?

• Lawiswis Kawayan

• Daling-daling

• Dugso

• Kandingan

Which is a popular pheasant song and dance in Samar and Leyte?

• Lawiswis kawayan

• Haplik

• Mananguete

• Tiklos

How did the early Filipinos usually perform their dances?

• They pay for a band to play music for them.

• The dancers usually sing and dance.

• They have trained musicians to play music.

• They used modern musical instruments.

The origin of the Philippine folk dances is believed to date back to prehistoric times.

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Early Filipinos danced and sang in social gatherings.

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Most of the Filipino folk dances are performed with modern instruments.

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