Ethnic and Folk Dance Quiz

What is the main characteristic of an ethnic dance?

• It is performed during social events

• It is indigenous to a certain race or country

• It is a dance that connects the material world to the spiritual

• It is a dance that represents the way of life in a certain nation or area

Which type of dance celebrates one's birth, baptism, courtship, wedding, and demise?

• Ritual Dance

• Life-cycle Dance

• Occupational Dance

• Folk Dance

Which dance transforms defense and livelihood activities to celebratory performances?

• Ritual Dance

• Life-cycle Dance

• Occupational Dance

• Folk Dance

Which ethnic dance is known as the 'Banga Dance'?

• Pagdidiwata

• Salip

• Mananagat

• BANGA Dance

Which ethnic group performs the 'Banga Dance'?

• Kalinga

• Apayao

• Cebu

• Palawan

What do the maidens balance on their heads in the 'Banga Dance'?

• Clay pots

• Water

• Gangsa

• Oil lamps

Which island is associated with the 'Pandanggo sa Ilaw' dance?

• Mindoro

• Lubang Island

• Palawan

• Apayao

What does 'pandanggo' mean in English?

• Fireflies

• Dusk

• Oil lamps

• Dance

What does 'sa ilaw' mean in English?

• In light

• In darkness

• In water

• In fire

How many oil lamps must a dancer balance in the 'Pandanggo sa Ilaw' dance?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four