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Introduction to Philippine Folkdance

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who is considered as the "Mother of Philippine Folkdance"?

a)

Cory Aquino

b)

Francisca Reyes Aquino

c)

Kris Aquino

d)

Yzabella Reyes

2.

What is the oldest dance and song in the Philippines?

a)

Cariñosa

b)

Gaway-Gaway

c)

Kumintang

d)

Tinikling

3.

It is a true reflection of daily life activities during the early Filipinos.

a)

Drama

b)

Folkdance

c)

Painting

d)

Theater

4.

A dance form created during the early Filipinos which shows a re-enactment of the man and woman courtship.

a)

Chinese Dance

b)

Japanese Dance

c)

Muslim Dance

d)

Spanish Dance

5.

A type of Philippine Folkdance which depicts actions of labors and daily endeavors in life.

a)

Comic Dance

b)

Game Dance

c)

Occupational dance

d)

Wedding Dance

6.

It is a dance characterized by the movements of a lion and clapping of the hands.

a)

La Jota

b)

Pampango

c)

Subli

d)

Tinikling

7.

A type of dance which shows imaginary duels of individuals.

a)

Comic Dance

b)

Occupational Dance

c)

Regional Dance

d)

War Dance

8.

Dances depicts funny movements for entertainment.

a)

Festival Dance

b)

Game Dance

c)

Occupational Dance

d)

Wedding Dance

9.

A place or region in the Philippines also known as "Skyland".

a)

Bukidnon

b)

Cordillera

c)

Mindanao

d)

Palawan

10.

An Ifugao wedding festival dance performed by the affluent people with the use of gongs at their death.

a)

Banga

b)

Manmanok

c)

Ragragsakan

d)

Uya-uy

11.

A traditional dance of Ifugao performed in honor to their god Kabunian.

a)

Bendayan

b)

Bumayah

c)

Lumagen

d)

Uya-uy

12.

It is a dance of the Kalinga women gather and prepare for a budong or peace pact.

a)

Banga

b)

Bumayah

c)

Manmanok

d)

Ragragsakan

13.

It is the most popular quadrille dance in the Phillipines during the Spanish regime.

a)

Cariñosa

b)

Curacha

c)

Fandango

d)

Rigodon

14.

What is the most popular dance performed by the Spanish Señoritas and Caballeros in social gatherings during the Spanish regime in the Philippines?

a)

Curacha

b)

Fandango

c)

Jota

d)

Lanceros

15.

What is the customary dance of the Filipinos in which performed to celebrate their "class and distinction" through Spanish influence.

a)

Higaonon Dance

b)

Maria Clara Dance

c)

Muslim Dance

d)

Subanen Dance

16.

It is a Bicolano folk dance which is referred to as the 'dance of the doves".

a)

Danza

b)

Mazurka

c)

Pantomina

d)

Polka

17.

It is among the first dances introduced by the early European immigrants to the Philippines

a)

Estudiantina

b)

Habanera

c)

Mazurka

d)

Polka

18.

It is a social dance performed in weddings and procession of the bride and groom's parents.

a)

Danza

b)

Estudiantina

c)

Habanera

d)

Polka

19.

A folk dance of the Maranao people of Lake Lanao depicting the episode epic poem Darangen.

a)

Asik

b)

Daling-Daling

c)

Janggay

d)

Singkil

20.

Dances known for their mysticism, royalty and beauty marked by intricate hand and arm movements.

a)

Cordillera Dances

b)

Maria Clara Dances

c)

Muslim Dances

d)

Subanen Dances

21.

The national dance of the Philippines.

a)

Cariñosa

b)

Curacha

c)

Fandango

d)

Tinikling

22.

It is a solo slave dance of Mindanao usually performed before the performance of Singkil dance.

a)

Asik

b)

Janggay

c)

Pagapir

d)

Pangalay

23.

An ancient dance that predates Islam and Christianity of Maguindanao people of Cotabato.

a)

Janggay

b)

Kapa Malong Malong

c)

Sagayan

d)

Tahing Baila

24.

A Maranao dance which represents a stately way of "walking" usually performed by the affluent memebers of the royal court.

a)

Asik

b)

Daling-Daling

c)

Janggay

d)

Pagapir

25.

The traditional "fingernail" dance of the Tausug.

a)

Janggay

b)

Pagapir

c)

Pangalay

d)

Singkil