Literature of the Philippines Quiz

What is the origin of literature?

• Written works

• Paintings

• Sculptures

• Oral traditions

What are the three points of literature?

• Portraying human experience, interpreting human experiences, and a form of dance

• Portraying animal experience, interpreting human experiences, and a science

• Portraying human experience, interpreting human experiences, and an art form

• Portraying human experience, interpreting animal experiences, and a style of expression

What are the forms of oral literature in the pre-colonial period?

• Riddles, proverbs, and folk songs

• Folk tales, epics, and fables

• Riddles, folk songs, and epics

• Proverbs, folk tales, and fables

What is the content of riddles in pre-colonial literature?

• Everyday life

• Historical events

• Science fiction

• Fantasy world

What is the main theme of folk songs in pre-colonial literature?

• Economic theories

• Politics and government

• Aspirations and hopes

• Science and technology

What is the purpose of myths in pre-colonial literature?

• To explain natural occurrences and give an explanation to things

• To teach moral lessons through animal characters

• To entertain children with fictional stories

• To promote religious beliefs and practices

What is the content of religious literature during the Spanish period?

• Historical events and political struggles

• Revolutionary ideas and propaganda

• Life and death of Jesus Christ

• Love stories and romantic poems

What is the form of religious literature that depicts the passion and death of Jesus Christ?

• Komedya

• Senakulo

• Prose narratives

• Pasyon

What is the content of secular or non-religious literature during the Spanish period?

• Tales of valiance and adventure

• Religious ceremonies and rituals

• Political speeches and government policies

• Scientific discoveries and inventions

What is the common theme of poetry during the American period?

• Economic theories and trade policies

• Nationalism, country, love, and life in the barrios

• Historical events and political struggles

• Science and technology advancements