Local Materials Quiz

This local material comes from the banana family and is used to make ropes and slippers.

• Bamboo

• Abaca

• Rattan

• Buri

Which of the following is a product commonly made from rattan?

• Chairs and baskets

• Paper and notebooks

• Hats and fans

• Shoes and slippers

This strong and versatile plant is used to build houses, flutes, and furniture.

• Bamboo

• Abaca

• Pandan

• Raffia

The fibrous material from coconut husk used for mats and carpets is called...

• Raffia

• Coir

• Buri

• Abaca

Which material comes from a palm tree and is often used to make hats, fans, and bags?

• Buri

• Abaca

• Rattan

• Bamboo

This shiny fiber is considered the “strongest of all natural fibers” and is exported worldwide.

• Raffia

• Abaca

• Coir

• Bamboo

Which local material is often woven into mats called “banig” in many provinces?

• Nito

• Tikog

• Abaca

• Buri

Using local materials in art is important because...

• They are cheaper than imported ones

• They preserve Filipino culture and promote sustainability

• They look better than synthetic materials

• They are only for poor communities