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The Evolution of Philippine Art

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the significance of the Manunggul Jar in pre-colonial Philippine art?

a)

It is the oldest known artifact in the Philippines.

b)

It reflects a high degree of artistry and belief in the afterlife.

c)

It was used as a cooking utensil.

d)

It is the only burial jar found in Palawan.

2.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of pre-colonial folk songs?

a)

Repetitive

b)

Sonorous

c)

Didactic

d)

Melancholic

3.

What is the term for the ornate curvilinear designs carved by the Maranao and Tausug in the south?

a)

Bulul

b)

Okir

c)

Ling-ling-o

d)

Sarimanok

4.

During which period did the use of the 'Sword and the Cross' mark the beginning of cultural transformation in the Philippines?

a)

Pre-colonial Period

b)

Hispanic Period

c)

American Period

d)

Japanese Period

5.

What is the Pasyon?

a)

A religious narrative poetry about the life of Jesus Christ.

b)

A secular poetry about love and courtship.

c)

A pre-colonial epic about the origin of the world.

d)

A folk song about the beauty of nature.

6.

Which art form was NOT prevalent during the Hispanic Period?

a)

Sculpture

b)

Painting

c)

Printing

d)

Weaving

7.

What was the impact of American colonization on Philippine literature?

a)

It suppressed the use of native languages in literature.

b)

It focused on religious themes and narratives.

c)

It led to the development of free verse and modern short story.

d)

It discouraged the use of English as a medium of instruction.

8.

Who painted the 'Spolarium' and won at the 1884 Madrid Exposition?

a)

Fernando Amorsolo

b)

Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo

c)

Victorio Edades

d)

Juan Luna

9.

What is 'Bodabil'?

a)

A pre-colonial ritual dance.

b)

A type of folk song from Mindanao.

c)

A style of painting during the Hispanic Period

d)

A form of theater introduced by the Americans.

10.

Which Filipino artist is known for his backlighting technique that casts golden tones on natural scenery?

a)

Fernando Amorsolo

b)

Guillermo Tolentino

c)

Victorio Edades

d)

Carlos V. Francisco

11.

What type of poem is characterized by its short, free-verse form with a wide meaning, popular during the Japanese Period?

a)

Tanaga

b)

Haiku

c)

Dalit

d)

Ambahan

12.

Which literary form flourished during the Japanese Occupation, with themes focusing on nationalism and national interest?

a)

Short Story

b)

Essays

c)

Poetry

d)

Novels

13.

What was the main purpose of visual arts during the Japanese Occupation?

a)

To depict the beauty of nature and rural life.

b)

To showcase the talent and creativity of Filipino artists.

c)

To produce materials for propaganda.

d)

To promote religious themes and spirituality.

14.

Who is known for his modernist paintings that depict the hardships of the working class in the Philippines?

a)

Fernando Amorsolo

b)

Victorio Edades

c)

Carlos V. Francisco

d)

Guillermo Tolentino

15.

What significant change occurred in Philippine literature during the American Period?

a)

The development of free verse and modern short story.

b)

The suppression of English as a medium of instruction.

c)

The introduction of religious themes and narrative.

d)

The revival of pre-colonial literary forms.