7 Philippine Folklore: Creation Myths

According to Philippine folklore, how did the world come into existence?

• The world came into existence through the creation story called 'The First Man and Woman'.

• The world came into existence through a scientific process called the Big Bang Theory.

• The world came into existence when the gods fought and created it.

• The world came into existence through a big explosion.

Which creature is believed to have created the first man and woman in Philippine folklore?

• Bathala

• Diwata

• Aswang

• Tikbalang

In the creation myth of the Tagalog people, who is the supreme deity responsible for creating the universe?

• Anito

• Bathala

• Diwata

• Lakan

According to the Bicolano creation myth, what did the first man and woman emerge from?

• coconut shell

• rock

• mud

• bamboo stalk

Which creature is often depicted as the creator of the world in Philippine folklore?

• Tikbalang

• Aswang

• Diwata

• Bathala

In the creation myth of the Visayan people, who is the supreme god responsible for creating the world?

• Kaptan

• Lakan

• Bathala

• Diwata

According to the Ibaloi creation myth, what did the first man and woman emerge from?

• coconut shell

• bamboo stalk

• rock

• banana tree

Which mythical bird is believed to have caused the separation of the sky and the sea in Philippine folklore?

• Phoenix

• Griffin

• Harpy

• Sarimanok

In the creation myth of the T'boli people, who is the supreme deity responsible for creating the first man and woman?

• Melu

• Bagobo

• B'laan

• T'boli

According to the Kapampangan creation myth, what did the first man and woman emerge from?

• bamboo stalk

• rock

• mud

• coconut shell