THE ORIGIN OF BAAO: A TOWN SHAPED BY TUTLES AND WATERWAYS

What was the original name of the area now known as Baao?

• Kolod

• Binanuaanan

• Rinconada

• Bao

What does the name "Binanuaanan" suggest?

• A river source

• A turtle sanctuary

• A concept of community

• A market area

Why were boats the main transportation in early Baao?

• The roads were undeveloped

• Horses were not available

• The town was located along riverbanks

• The sea connected it to other towns

What town was connected to Baao through waterways?

• Nabua

• Naga

• Iriga

• Bula

What does the term “Kolod” refer to?

• Elevated patches of land surrounded by water

• Floating farms

• Turtle nests

• Shallow rivers

What animal became associated with Baao due to seasonal flooding?

• Ducks

• Carabaos

• Frogs

• Turtles

What is the local term "Bao" believed to mean?

• Small river

• Turtle’s shell

• Shield

• Floodplain

What feature in Baao was said to resemble a turtle’s shell?

• The old marketplace

• The town hall

• The old church

• The central plaza

What does the story of Baao’s origin emphasize aside from geography?

• Military strength

• Religious influence

• Symbolism and culture

• Political development

What does the turtle symbolize in the context of Baao’s origin story?

• Wealth and power

• Travel and migration

• Resilience and origin

• Protection and fear