COR 012 QUIZ BEE

During an art exhibit, a painter uses bold colors and abstract shapes to express his emotions about climate change. The artwork highlights creativity and imagination while conveying deep social meaning.

Which concept does this situation illustrate?

• A. Humanities
  

• B. Arts
  

• C. Literature
  

• D. History
  

• E. Sociology

A student is asked to analyze how Filipino culture and values are reflected in Jose Rizal’s novels, historical events, and traditional literature. The activity aims to help the student appreciate the richness of human experiences and ideas throughout history.

Which field is the student engaging in?

• A. Arts
  

• B. Humanities

• C. Philosophy
  

• D. Social Sciences
  

• E. Linguistics

In a fiesta, a group of teenagers performs Tinikling. Their teacher explains that although Tinikling started as a rural community tradition, it is now performed in schools and cultural festivals as a representation of national identity.

What form of dance does Tinikling represent in this modern context?

• A. Ethnic Dance
  

• B. Ballet
  

• C. Folk Dance
  

• D. Contemporary Dance
  

• E. Ballroom Dance

A professional production stages a performance combining graceful ballet turns with modern sharp movements. The story criticizes political corruption and is partly performed with spoken poetry. The choreographer emphasizes that the purpose is not only to entertain but also to challenge the audience to reflect on social issues.

Which form of dance is being highlighted?

• A. Ballet
  

• B. Ethnic Dance
  

• C. Folk Dance
  

• D. Contemporary Dance
  

• E. Ballroom Dance

A cultural researcher observes a community dance performed during a ritual harvest ceremony in the mountains. The dance involves symbolic movements imitating farming, accompanied by live gong music. However, when the same dance was later adapted and performed on stage with stylized costumes for entertainment, its purpose shifted.

What best describes the transition of the dance form?

• A. From Folk Dance to Ballet
  

• B. From Ethnic Dance to Folk Dance
  

• C. From Social Dance to Contemporary Dance

• D. From Contemporary Dance to Ethnic Dance
  

• E. From Folk Dance to Ethnic Dance

In a dance competition, one pair performs a waltz while another presents Singkil, a Maranao-inspired dance using fans and bamboo poles. A judge remarks: “Both performances involve structured choreography and costumes, but their cultural roots and purposes differ greatly.”

Which distinction is most accurate?

• A. Waltz is a Folk Dance, Singkil is a Ballroom Dance.
  

• B. Waltz is a Social Dance, Singkil is a Folk Dance.
  

• C. Waltz is a Ballet, Singkil is an Ethnic Dance.
  

• D. Waltz is an Ethnic Dance, Singkil is a Contemporary Dance.
  

• E. Waltz is a Social Dance, Singkil is an Ethnic Dance.

A choreographer is deciding how to categorize her new work. The dance uses ballet techniques but expresses an abstract theme of climate change. The music is experimental and the performance does not follow traditional storytelling.

Which form of dance does this best fit into?

• A. Ballet, because it uses classical steps.
  

• B. Ethnic Dance, because it imitates environmental themes.
  

• C. Contemporary Dance, because it blends ballet techniques with abstract storytelling.
  

• D. Folk Dance, because it represents cultural identity.
  

• E. Social Dance, because it can be performed in public gatherings.

A wealthy Ifugao leader displays a massive narra chair in front of his house. It is not only used for resting but also to demonstrate his authority and social class.

Which artifact symbolizes this leader’s power?

• A. Bul-ul
  

• B. Sarimanok
  

• C. Hagabi
  

• D. Panolong
  

• E. Torogan

During a Maranao wedding, a colorful wooden fowl sculpture is displayed atop a bamboo pole surrounded by flags. It symbolizes prosperity and is one of the most famous designs in Mindanao.

Which Maranao sculpture is being showcased?

• A. Torogan
  

• B. Panolong
  

• C. Hagabi

• D. Sarimanok
  

• E. Bul-ul

A silver ornament shaped as earrings and necklaces is worn by Ifugao warriors. These ornaments not only serve as decoration but also symbolize courage and social identity.

Which ornament does this describe?

• A. Boaya
  

• B. Linglingo
  

• C. Bawisak
  

• D. Pintados
  

• E. Tapis