FlipTop and Filipino Poetry Quiz

Who founded FlipTop?

• Alaric Riam Yuson

• José Corazón de Jesús

• Francisco Balagtas

• Amado V. Hernandez

In which city was the first FlipTop battle held?

• Quezon City

• Makati City

• Cebu City

• Davao City

Which traditional form of Filipino poetic debate is FlipTop often compared to?

• Tanaga

• Hudhud

• Balagtasan

• Awit

What period saw the introduction of English as a medium of literary expression in the Philippines?

• Pre-colonial Period

• Spanish Colonial Period

• American Colonial Period

• Contemporary Period

Which Filipino poet is known for his work "Florante at Laura"?

• José Garcia Villa

• Francisco Balagtas

• José Corazón de Jesús

• Amado V. Hernandez

Why is FlipTop considered significant to Philippine culture?

• It mirrors foreign rap battles

• It uses English as its primary language

• It reflects the diversity and traditions of Filipino languages

• It solely promotes international art forms

What was the main impact of Spanish colonization on Filipino poetry?

• Introduction of free verse

• The inclusion of indigenous language

• Blending of religious and Spanish elements

• Shift to American influence

What purpose does FlipTop serve apart from entertainment?

• It promotes foreign rap culture

• It serves as a platform for social commentary

• It diminishes local dialects

• It encourages foreign language use

How does the preparation stage of the creative process contribute to an artist's work?

• By executing the final ideas

• By allowing subconscious ideas to form

• By gathering essential ideas and inspiration

• By performing the art publicly

What does spoken word poetry blend to appeal to younger audiences?

• Writing and digital art

• Performance with traditional poetry elements

• Poetry and visual art

• Music with freestyle rap