Philippine Culture and Arts Trivia

What is the term used by the Tumandok to describe long narrative chants?

• Hudhud

• Ullalim

• Ibalong

• Sugidanon

The Panay Bukidnon Sugidanon is considered the longest published epic in the Philippines. How many parts does it have?

• Five parts

• Twelve parts

• Ten parts

• Twelve parts

Who was awarded as GAMABA (National Living Treasure) in 2000 for his mastery of Sugidanon epics?

• Dr. Alicia P. Magos

• Carlos “Botong” Francisco

• Federico “Tuohan” Caballero

• Juan Luna

What material is a traditional Panay Bukidnon house made of?

• Wood and concrete

• Clay and stone

• Bamboo and nipa (or cogon)

• Rattan and palm leaves

What does the word "sugid" literally mean?

• To dance

• To sing

• To tell

• To write

Who documented the Panay Bukidnon Sugidanon for over 25 years?

• Federico Caballero

• Dr. Alicia P. Magos

• Carlos Botong Francisco

• Dr. Jose Rizal

Which two major rivers did the Panay Bukidnons follow when they retreated to the mountains?

• Pasig and Pampanga

• Agusan and Pulangi

• Cagayan and Abra

• Halawod and Pan-ay rivers

Name one other famous long epic in the Philippines aside from the Sugidanon.

• Iliad

• Darangen (Mindanao)

• Ramayana

• Ullalim (Kalinga)

The Javanese people, the largest ethnic group in Southeast Asia, are native to which Indonesian island?

• Sumatra

• Bali

• Java

• Borneo

What traditional Southeast Asian clothing is a length of fabric wrapped around the waist, often with batik or ikat designs?

• Kimono

• Hanbok

• Barong

• Sarong (Sarung)