Local Materials in Arts Quiz

Which local material is known as the “Manila hemp” and is widely used for weaving fabrics and handicrafts?

• Buri

• Abaca

• Tikog

• Nito

The outer covering of the abaca stalk used for making placemats and wall décor is called _______.

• Bakbak

• Coir

• Buntal

• Rattan

Which of the following materials comes from a type of palm tree used to make hats and mats?

• Buntal

• Pandan

• Nito

• Tikog

Bamboo is a popular art material because it is _______.

• Hard to find and brittle

• Durable, flexible, and sustainable

• Soft and easily damaged

• Expensive and rare

The fibers from coconut husk used for ropes and mats are known as _______.

• Coir

• Abaca

• Nito

• Tikog

The buntal fiber used in weaving fine hats comes from which part of the palm?

• Bark

• Leaf stalk

• Fruit

• Root

Which material is made from the leaf fibers of a palm tree commonly used in weaving large baskets and mats?

• Buri

• Bakbak

• Pandan

• Coir

Rattan is mostly used in furniture making because it is _______.

• Brittle and decorative

• Soft and easy to tear

• Strong, light, and flexible

• Smooth and slippery

The Nito vine is popular in basketry because it provides _______.

• Shiny black finish and flexibility

• Rough texture and dull color

• Bright color and brittleness

• Cotton-like softness

Tikog grass is mainly used in the making of which traditional craft?

• Banig mats

• Furniture

• Hand fans

• Hats