21st QUIZ - Philippine Literary History

Which period in Philippine literary history introduced Spanish as the medium of communication?

• Pre-colonial Period

• Spanish Colonization Period

• American Colonization Period

• Japanese Colonization Period

What type of literature includes 'Awit' and 'Korido,' which are colorful tales of chivalry made for singing and chanting?

• Religious Literature

• Secular Literature

• Propaganda Literature

• Folk Literature

During which period was the 'Pasyon,' a long narrative poem about the passion and death of Jesus Christ, a significant form of literature?

• Pre-colonial Period

• Spanish Colonization Period

• Nationalistic Period

• American Colonization Period

Which type of poem, consisting of 17 syllables and written in a 5-7-5 syllable count, became popular during the Japanese Colonization?

• Tanaga

• Karaniwang Anyo

• Haiku

• Senryu

The Propaganda Movement in Philippine literary history was spearheaded by which of the following intellectuals?

• Francisco Balagtas

• Jose Rizal

• Nick Joaquin

• Manuel Arguilla

Which literary form, known as 'Bugtong' in Filipino, is a battle of wits among participants?

• Proverbs

• Riddles

• Folk Songs

• Chants

Which of the following is an example of a Filipino folk song?

• The Legend of Makahiya

• Leron-Leron Sinta

• Noli Me Tangere

• Mi Ultimo Adios

What was the first Filipino alphabet called before it was replaced by the Roman alphabet?

• Baybayin

• Alibata

• Abecedario

• Kudlit

Who wrote the famous Philippine novels 'Noli Me Tangere' and 'El Filibusterismo'?

• Marcelo H. del Pilar

• Graciano Lopez Jaena

• Jose Rizal

• Emilio Aguinaldo

Which period in Philippine literary history saw the rise of nationalism and the use of Tagalog in literary works?

• Pre-colonial Period

• Spanish Colonization Period

• Nationalistic or Propaganda and Revolutionary Period

• Contemporary/Modernism Period