Philippine Festivals – Multiple Choice Quiz

Which festival best symbolizes Filipino resilience during times of crisis?

• Sinulog

• MassKara

• Dinagyang

• Moriones

How does the Panagbenga Festival reflect the community’s response to a natural disaster?

• It honors local heroes.

• It promotes tourism after an earthquake.

• It commemorates volcanic eruptions.

• It celebrates indigenous rituals.

What common theme links the Sinulog, Ati-Atihan, and Dinagyang festivals?

• Celebration of harvest

• Tribal warfare reenactments

• Devotion to Santo Niño

• Protest against colonization

Which festival evolved from a protest into a celebration of faith and artistry?

• Higantes

• Moriones

• Pintados

• Giant Lantern

In what way does the Kadayawan Festival promote cultural unity?

• Through religious rituals

• By showcasing indigenous diversity

• With lantern competitions

• Through body painting

What does the use of smiling masks in the MassKara Festival symbolize?

• Celebration of wealth

• Joy in adversity

• Tribal identity

• Religious devotion

Which festival uses decorated homes to express gratitude for agricultural abundance?

• Panagbenga

• Pahiyas

• Kadayawan

• Pintados

How does the Pintados Festival revive pre-colonial traditions?

• Through floral floats

• By reenacting Spanish rituals

• Through body painting and indigenous dances

What distinguishes the Giant Lantern Festival from other celebrations?

• Use of tribal costumes

• Competition of illuminated parols

• Street dancing rituals

• Fluvial parades

Which festival originated from the barter of Panay and honors tribal heritage?

• Dinagyang

• Ati-Atihan

• Sinulog

• Moriones