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SEA GYPSIES: A CULTURAL TRIVIA QUIZ

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the traditional livelihood of the Badjao people, often involving free diving for various resources?

a)

Pearl diving

b)

Farming

c)

Hunting

d)

Weaving

2.

The Badjao people are often referred to as "Sea Gypsies." Why is this term used to describe them?

a)

They are nomads traveling by land.

b)

They live in caves along the coast.

c)

They have a rich cultural heritage.

d)

They have a nomadic lifestyle living on houseboats.

3.

What is the traditional mode of transportation for the Badjao community?

a)

Bicycles

b)

Outrigger canoes (vintas)

c)

Motorboats

d)

Camels

4.

The Badjao community in Cebu City faces challenges related to a lack of access to what essential service?

a)

Healthcare

b)

Education

c)

Clean water

d)

Electricity

5.

What is the traditional Badjao dwelling made of, often built on stilts over the water?

a)

Stone houses

b)

Mud huts

c)

Stilt houses

d)

Treehouses

6.

Which language is commonly spoken by the Badjao people in Cebu City, in addition to their own dialects?

a)

English

b)

Chinese

c)

Tagalog

d)

Cebuano

7.

What is the Badjao practice of "paglalangoy"?

a)

Traditional dance

b)

Ritual chanting

c)

Free diving to collect marine resources

d)

Harvesting rice

8.

The Badjao culture places a strong emphasis on what aspect of life, which is often symbolized by their houses?

a)

Individualism

b)

Personal success

c)

Community and family

d)

Spirituality

9.

What is the traditional religion of the Badjao people, which involves animistic beliefs and rituals?

a)

Christianity

b)

Islam

c)

Animism

d)

Buddhism

10.

In what way has urbanization and modernization affected the Badjao community in Cebu City?

a)

It has brought economic prosperity.

b)

It has had no impact on their lifestyle.

c)

It has led to the displacement of the Badjao from their traditional coastal homes.

d)

It has strengthened their cultural practices.