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Proverbs, Legends, and Myths

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

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Class
Date
1.

(a)   is a GENERAL TERM for Proverbs, Myths, and Legends.

2.

The Legend of Mayon Volcano is a story of a beautiful maiden who lived in a place called (a)   .

3.

The Book of Genesis is often referred to as (a)   because it has all the hallmarks of a Myth.

4.

A short traditional saying that expresses some obvious truth or familiar experience.

(a)  

5.

How many moons were created by Bathala? (with the intention of illuminating the darkness in earth each night in a week)

(a)  

6.

This folklore is often not overtly religious.

(a)  

7.

(a)   are used to tell moral, explain why things are the way they are, and/or how things come to be.

8.

(a)   give us values, morals, and messages.

9.

What proverb means that ones' words should reflect on his/her acts?

(a)  

10.

What is the name of Magayon's lover who's forbidden to court her because he is from an enemy kingdom?

(a)  

11.

Myths mention historical events or people

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Proverbs are usually constructed short and speaks obvious truth.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Myths are stories which setting is sometimes unconfirmed.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Legends are stories that tell moral, and explain why things are the way they are.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Myths are more grounded tales about people NOT gods or spiritual beings.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Greek Mythology is an example of a Myth.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

Folkloric stories are tales which are transmitted from one generation to another.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

The tale of the Moon-Eating Dragon or the Bakunawa is an example of a Legend.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

The story of Mariang Makiling is an example of a Myth.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

The main difference of Myths and Legends is that Myths usually contain characters with supernatural abilities while Legends usually don't.

a)

True

b)

False