HUMSS_Festival Dance Quiz

Which of the following best describes a festival dance?

• A dance performed exclusively by professionals

• A dance used for military training

• A dance that celebrates cultural heritage and community spirit

• A dance performed only in religious ceremonies

Why is teamwork important in performing festival dances?

• It helps reduce the number of dancers needed

• It makes the dance shorter

• It ensures synchronized movements and a cohesive presentation

• It allows dancers to take turns resting

Which of the following is the common theme in Philippine festival dance?

• Harvest and thanksgiving

• Global politics

• Space exploration

• Computer programming

What is the primary purpose of incorporating festival dances into fitness activities?

• To promote cultural tourism

• To improve academic performance

• To enhance physical health and cultural appreciation

• To prepare for dance competitions

What element is considered the climax in a festival dance presentation?

• The costume reveal

• The opening speech

• The important or signature dance steps

• The closing ceremony

Why is it important to understand the type of music used in a festival dance?

• It helps determine the festival's budget

• It influences the choreography and energy of the dance

• It identifies the festival's sponsors

• It dictates the length of the festival

When is the Bangus Festival usually held?

• April

• August

• January

• December

What does the term "Ati-Atihan" mean?

• Dance of the elders

• To be like the Atis

• Celebration of harvest

• March of the warriors

Who are the Atis in the context of the festival?

• Spanish colonizers

• Local fishermen

• Indigenous people of Panay Island

• Catholic missionaries

What is the origin story behind the Ati-Atihan Festival?

• A celebration of Spanish arrival

• A tribute to the American liberation

• A reenactment of the Atis receiving aid from Malay settlers

• A harvest ritual for rice farmers