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Philippine Folk Dances Quiz

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where did La Jota Laoageña originate?

a)

Manila

b)

Cebu

c)

Laoag

d)

Bacolod

2.

During which period in the Philippines was La Jota Laoageña performed?

a)

American period

b)

Spanish period

c)

Japanese occupation period

d)

Modern period

3.

What is the costume for female dancers in La Jota Laoageña?

a)

Barong Tagalog

b)

Typical Maria Clara attire

c)

Cocho or Zapatilla

d)

Black leather shoes

4.

What is the costume for male dancers in La Jota Laoageña?

a)

Barong Tagalog

b)

Typical Maria Clara attire

c)

Cocho or Zapatilla

d)

Black leather shoes

5.

What is the time signature of the music for La Jota Laoageña?

a)

2/4 measure

b)

3/4 measure

c)

4/4 measure

d)

5/4 measure

6.

How many counts are there in one measure of the music for La Jota Laoageña?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

Four

7.

Which of the following is NOT a social gathering?

a)

burial

b)

baptism

c)

wedding

d)

party

8.

In which dance figure is this 'Take three steps turn right, Boy hands on waist. Girl hands on shirt. Stand feet together, arms in 1st position on cts. 1,2. Arms in 2nd position ct. 3 and bow.

a)

Salodu

b)

figure II

c)

figure VII

d)

Saludo

9.

Who is the dance researcher of Lajota?

a)

Hasel Jordan

b)

Teresita P. Ines

c)

Section VII

d)

Hazel Jordan

10.

In which dance section do the dancers execute four waltz steps backward?

a)

Section V

b)

Section VIII

c)

Section VII

d)

Section VI

11.

Where is the Pas-an $aging dance from?

a)

Kabankalan City

b)

Negros Occidental

c)

Brgy. Tan-awan

d)

Visayan

12.

What does the Pas-an $aging dance depict?

a)

Carrying and transporting bananas

b)

Crossing the river

c)

Riding a boat

d)

All of the above

13.

When is the Pas-an $aging dance most appropriate?

a)

During festivals

b)

Any occasion

c)

Only on Sundays

d)

During harvest season

14.

What are some specific movements or steps in the Pas-an $aging dance?

a)

Balancing movements while riding a boat

b)

Folding the pants upward

c)

Washing of feet and face

d)

All of the above

15.

What type of costumes do the dancers wear?

a)

Peasant work costumes

b)

Traditional Filipino costumes

c)

Modern clothes

d)

Formal attire

16.

What props are used in the Pas-an $aging dance?

a)

Tuwang-tuwangan with artificial bananas

b)

Real bananas

c)

Bunches of bananas

d)

All of the above

17.

What is the time signature of the music for the Pas-an $aging dance?

a)

2/4

b)

4/4

c)

¾

d)

6/8

18.

Who is the dance researcher of Pas-an Saging?

a)

Lilybeth Eslabon

b)

Jasper Maguad

c)

John Rovic Solanoy

d)

Esmael 'Maeng' Java

19.

What is the dance classification of Pas-an Saging?

a)

Occupancy

b)

Socialization

c)

Occupational

d)

Festivity

20.

What is the term for folding the pants upward in ?

a)

kalukot

b)

panghugas

c)

kalukos

d)

kaluskos

21.

What is the main idea of the text?

a)

The dance Florida Blanca depicts the movement of white flowers.

b)

The dance Florida Blanca originated in Pampanga.

c)

The dance Florida Blanca is performed to music composed of five parts.

d)

The dance Florida Blanca involves various dance steps and formations.

22.

What is the meaning of the word 'mimetic' in the text?

a)

A type of dance originating from Pampanga.

b)

The color of the costume worn in the dance.

c)

A style of music used in the dance.

d)

Depicting or imitating actions or gestures.

23.

What is the purpose of the Saludo section in the dance?

a)

To execute four waltz steps moving forward.

b)

To bow the head while holding flowers.

c)

To sway balance with a waltz R and L alternately.

d)

To greet the partner or audience.

24.

What is the meaning of the word 'sway' in the dance?

a)

To execute a moderate waltz turn.

b)

To balance with a waltz R and L alternately.

c)

To move the arms obliquely sideward-upward.

d)

To exchange places with the partner.

25.

What is the dance researcher of Florida Blanca?

a)

Peter V. De Vira

b)

Peter V. De Vera

c)

Peter V. Delote

d)

Peter V. De Ocampo

26.

What is the purpose of the Kapampangan dance properties mentioned in the text?

a)

To enhance the visual appeal of the performance.

b)

To represent the cultural heritage of Pampanga.

c)

To provide support and stability during the dance.

d)

To create a connection with the music.

27.

What is the importance of the color white in the dance Florida Blanca?

a)

It symbolizes purity and elegance.

b)

It represents the white flowers depicted in the dance.

c)

It is a traditional color for Kapampangan dances.

d)

It creates a contrast with the colorful costumes.