The Visayan Tribe

Who are believed to be the first group of people who populated the Visayas region?

• Malays

• Austronesians

• Chinese traders

• Spaniards

Around how many years ago did the Austronesians populate the Visayas?

• 500–1,000 years ago

• 1,000–3,000 years ago

• 6,000–30,000 years ago

• 50,000–60,000 years ago

In the 1300s, settlers from which empire came to Panay and surrounding islands?

• Shrivijaya Empire

• Majapahit Empire

• Khmer Empire

• Ming Dynasty

What does the word “caya” or “aya” mean?

• Sea traveler

• Island people

• A happy person

• Brave warrior

Which of the following is NOT one of the major Visayan cultural groups?

• Cebuano

• Hiligaynon

• Waray

• Tagbanwa

The Romblomanon are found mainly in:

• Antique

• Romblon

• Iloilo

• Samar

The Kinaray-a people are concentrated in which province?

• Antique

• Aklan

• Negros Oriental

• Leyte

The Bingawan bolo of Iloilo is famous for:

• Having carved handles

• Being used only for ceremonies

• Durability and fine craftsmanship

• Being made from gold

Mat-making in Basey, Samar often uses which type of straw?

• Abaca

• Nipa

• Rattan

• Tikug

The mats from Basey are called:

• Banig

• Tikug

• Bayong

• Hinabol