Early Filipino Arts and Music Quiz

What materials did early Filipinos use to make musical instruments?

• Bamboo, gongs, and drums with animal skin

• Wood, stones, and coconut shells for rhythm

• Metal, plastic, and glass for percussion

• Clay, sand, and shells for decoration

Early Filipinos created art inspired by ______.

• Modern architecture and technology

• Paintings from distant foreign lands

• Nature such as plants, animals, and surroundings

• Stories and legends from ancestors

Music and arts in early Philippines were often used for ______.

• Commercial purposes and trade fairs

• Video production and entertainment shows

• Ceremonies, storytelling, and rituals

• Fashion design and decoration events

Early Filipinos used music and art to honor ______.

• Soldiers and warriors of great battles

• Kings and queens from other nations

• Teachers and respected community leaders

• Spirits of nature and their ancestors

Contemporary Philippine arts combine ______.

• Painting with culinary experiences

• Old traditions and modern artistic styles

• Foreign art and western music only

• Technology with business innovations

Why did early Filipinos perform songs and stories instead of writing them down?

• They preferred singing more than reading books and lessons

• Writing was forbidden by ancient tribal leaders

• They didn’t have books and used performances to pass traditions

• They only copied foreign art from travelers

What makes each region’s music and art unique?

• Same patterns used across the country

• Influence from foreign modern art schools

• Imported instruments from other nations

• Different materials and sounds used locally

What does contemporary art reflect about Philippine society today?

• It repeats ancient stories without changes

• It reflects diversity, social issues, and modern ideas

• It only focuses on ancient traditions

• It ignores technology and global influence

How does technology influence contemporary arts?

• It replaces human imagination completely

• It allows artists to create digital and interactive art forms

• It limits creativity and imagination of artists

• It removes traditional art practices and customs

How can combining traditional and modern art help preserve Filipino culture?

• It connects the past and present, keeping traditions alive while encouraging creativity

• It removes older practices and focuses only on developing newer techniques

• It separates ancient heritage and avoids blending it with modern approaches

• It makes artworks complicated and difficult for people to fully understand