Philippine Literature Quiz

What does refer to the old system of writing that existed during the pre-colonial period?

• Alibata

• Ancient Transcript

• Baybayin

• Orik

What spiritual tradition is dominant among early Filipinos?

• Animism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

Which form of literature does NOT exist during the pre-colonial period?

• Drama

• Myth

• Riddle

• Song

What type of pre-colonial literature is this: "Ang taong hindi marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan, kailanma'y hindi makararating sa paroroonan"?

• Kasabihan

• Kawikaan

• Salawikain

• Sawikain

Which among the ancient literary titles is an example of myth?

• Biag ni Lam-ang

• Ibalon

• The Cycle of the Sun and the Moon

• The Prowess of Aliguyon

Which type of pre-colonial literature is still prevalent today?

• Chant

• Essay

• Kundiman

• Proverbs

What discusses occurrence on the earth and how things on earth were created?

• Epic

• Fable

• Legend

• Myth

Which is true about pre-colonial literature?

• Pre-colonial literature is of low quality.

• Pre-colonial literature is mostly about daily experiences.

• Pre-colonial literature no longer exists in the 21st century.

• Pre-colonial literature consists of both oral and written forms.

What is common about legends and myths?

• They both provide explanations as to the origin of something or someone.

• They both tell the heroic deeds of a certain character.

• Characters both have supernatural powers.

• These are both inspired by true experiences.

Even before his death, Rizal affirmed his place in literary history by succinctly and expertly putting into words his acceptance of death in the land he so loved in his last poem. What was the original title of the poem "My Last Farewell."?

• Adios Patria Adorada

• Mi Amore Adios

• Mi Ultimo Adios

• Salve Patria Adios