21st Century Literature

The following are reasons why we should learn our country's literature EXCEPT:

• To call out our forefathers for our literary limitations

• To take pride in being a Filipino

• To trace our rich heritage of ideas and culture passed down to us

• To understand our traditions better

What is the importance of studying literature from our country?

• To understand our traditions better

• To criticize our ancestors for our literary limitations

• To distance ourselves from our cultural heritage

• To ignore the ideas and culture passed down to us

Which of the following is NOT a reason to learn about our country's literature?

• To appreciate our Filipino identity

• To explore our rich cultural heritage

• To forget our literary roots

• To connect with our traditions and values

What role does studying literature from our country play in understanding our cultural identity?

• It helps us appreciate our diverse cultural background

• It has no impact on our cultural identity

• It disconnects us from our roots

• It limits our understanding of our traditions

Why is it important to learn about the literary works of our country?

• To distance ourselves from our cultural heritage

• To criticize our ancestors for their limitations

• To understand the ideas and culture passed down to us

• To ignore our traditions

How does exploring our country's literature contribute to our personal growth?

• It helps us appreciate our cultural background

• It limits our understanding of diverse perspectives

• It disconnects us from our heritage

• It has no impact on personal development

Which of the following sequence best portrays the basic timeline or periods of Philippine Literature?

• American Regime, Contemporary Period, Japanese Colonial Period, Pre-Colonial Period, Spanish Colonial Period

• Pre-Colonial Period, Spanish Colonial Period, American Regime Japanese Colonial Period, Contemporary Period

• Pre-Colonial Period, Spanish Colonial Period, Japanese Period, Contemporary Period, American Regime

• Spanish Colonial Period, American Regime, Pre-Colonial Period, Japanese Period, Contemporary Period

This is known as the first Filipino nationalist movement led by our Filipino heroes through dissemination of books, leaflets and newspaper articles for political reforms.

• The Gabriela Women's Party

• The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)

• The Order of National Artists of the Philippines

• The Propaganda Movement

These are the invaders, knights, soldiers, thieves, and explorers of the Spanish and the Portuguese Empires looking for new territories that involve the search for spices and treasures, among others.

• Conquistadores

• Dictators

• Kings

• Merchant

The following are TRUTHS about the Philippine literature in the Spanish Colonial Era EXCEPT:

• Realistic novels depicting the oppressions of Spanish colonizers were evident, yet not so effective.

• Religious themes dominated the culture of the Christianized majority in the printing press.

• The Spanish colonial strategy was to undermine the native oral tradition by substituting for it the story of the Passion of Christ (Cenakulo).

• Traditional Tagalog poetry was still prominent during this time, and Francisco Baltazar was the known and acknowledged master for this literary form.