journalism 4: Tomás Pinpin Quiz

Where was Tomás Pinpin born?

• Manila

• Abucay, Bataan

• Pila, Laguna

• Binondo, Manila

What years are estimated as the birth year range for Tomás Pinpin?

• 1570-1575

• 1600-1605

• 1580-1585

• 1620-1625

What event led to the loss of records about Tomás Pinpin's parentage and exact birthdate?

• An earthquake

• Dutch robbers raided his hometown

• A fire in the printing press

• A typhoon

Who taught Tomás Pinpin the printing techniques?

• Juan de Vera

• Fray Pedro de San Buenaventura

• Father Blancas

• Luis Beltran

What was the title of the first newspaper published in the Philippines by Tomás Pinpin?

• Vocabulario de Lengua Tagala

• Librong Pagaaralan nang manga Tagalog nang Uicang Castilla

• Sucesos Felices

• Relacion de Martirio

In which year did Tomás Pinpin start working as an apprentice at the printing press in Abucay?

• 1612

• 1609

• 1625

• 1637

Which of the following is a dictionary printed by Tomás Pinpin?

• Arte y Reglas de Lengua Tagala

• Vocabulario de Lengua Tagala

• Confesionario

• Sucesos Felices

How many books did Tomás Pinpin published throughout his career?

• 10

• 14

• 20

• 18

What is Tomás Pinpin often referred to as by school textbook writers?

• The Father of Filipino Printing

• The First Filipino Journalist

• The Prince of Filipino Printers

• The Patriarch of Filipino Literature

What is the title of the book printed by Tomás Pinpin in 1627?

• Arte Ilocano

• Relacion de Martirio

• Triunfo

• Librong Pagaaralan nang manga Tagalog nang Uicang Castilla