Ancient Trading and Indigenous Artifacts

Which group first brought trading to the Philippines during the second century AD?

• Spanish colonizers

• Chinese traders

• Arab merchants

• Portuguese explorers

Which description best identifies the Manunggul Jar?

• A gold necklace from ancient communities in Luzon

• A pot with pre-Hispanic writing found in Calatagan, Batangas

• A jar with curvilinear and scroll designs, topped by two human figures in a boat, found in Palawan

• A Chinese porcelain jar brought during early expeditions

What key feature makes the Calatagan Ritual Pots historically important?

• They were traded by the Chinese during their first expedition.

• They were declared a national treasure of the Philippines.

• They contain pre-Hispanic writing on the shoulder and were discovered in 1958.

• They were part of the Galleon Trade shipments from Mexico.

During the Spanish period, the Galleon Trade connected regions and became the longest running shipping line. Which time span best matches when it operated?

• 1200 to 1400

• 1492 to 1600

• 1565 to 1815

• 1900 to 1945

Which indigenous Filipino house is commonly found in the lowlands and is an icon of the agricultural culture of the Filipinos?

• Bahay Kubo

• Bahay na Bato

• Torogan

• Bungalow

Bahay na Bato is best described as which type of construction?

• Made mostly of bamboo and nipa

• Made entirely or mostly of stone or rock

• A royal residence of a sultan or datu

• A single-floored American-style home

Torogan, found in Marawi City and Lanao del Sur, symbolizes rank, prestige, and wealth. Which design associated with it features geometric, floral patterns of elaborate leaf and vine motifs?

• Baroque

• Okir

• Art Deco

• Gothic

Which statement best describes the American-influenced bungalow mentioned in the text?

• A multi-story stone residence for elites

• A single-floored house with open layouts and overhanging eaves suited to the tropical climate

• An underground structure used for detaining criminals

• A ceremonial house for a sultan and his family

What is the main purpose of shading in art?

• To add bright colors to a drawing

• To add light and dark areas to make a drawing look 3-dimensional or more realistic

• To outline objects with thick lines

• To fill empty space with patterns

Which shading technique uses parallel lines placed close together to create a tonal effect?

• Stippling

• Blending

• Parallel Hatching

• Squirkling