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The Visayan Tribe

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who are believed to be the first group of people who populated the Visayas region?

a)

Malays

b)

Austronesians

c)

Chinese traders

d)

Spaniards

2.

Around how many years ago did the Austronesians populate the Visayas?

a)

500–1,000 years ago

b)

1,000–3,000 years ago

c)

6,000–30,000 years ago

d)

50,000–60,000 years ago

3.

In the 1300s, settlers from which empire came to Panay and surrounding islands?

a)

Shrivijaya Empire

b)

Majapahit Empire

c)

Khmer Empire

d)

Ming Dynasty

4.

What does the word “caya” or “aya” mean?

a)

Sea traveler

b)

Island people

c)

A happy person

d)

Brave warrior

5.

Which of the following is NOT one of the major Visayan cultural groups?

a)

Cebuano

b)

Hiligaynon

c)

Waray

d)

Tagbanwa

6.

The Romblomanon are found mainly in:

a)

Antique

b)

Romblon

c)

Iloilo

d)

Samar

7.

The Kinaray-a people are concentrated in which province?

a)

Antique

b)

Aklan

c)

Negros Oriental

d)

Leyte

8.

The Bingawan bolo of Iloilo is famous for:

a)

Having carved handles

b)

Being used only for ceremonies

c)

Durability and fine craftsmanship

d)

Being made from gold

9.

Mat-making in Basey, Samar often uses which type of straw?

a)

Abaca

b)

Nipa

c)

Rattan

d)

Tikug

10.

The mats from Basey are called:

a)

Banig

b)

Tikug

c)

Bayong

d)

Hinabol

11.

The Spanish called the Visayas “Islas de los Pintados” because:

a)

The houses were painted

b)

The boats had colorful sails

c)

The people had intricate tattoos

d)

The clothes had printed designs

12.

The Visayan tattoo motifs were often inspired by:

a)

Stars and planets

b)

Snake and crocodile patterns

c)

Waves and clouds

d)

Geometric shapes from pottery

13.

What is pamarang or barat?

a)

A type of bolo

b)

A traditional shirt

c)

A fishing basket

d)

A large gold ear plug

14.

Which group inhabits Negros Oriental but should not be confused with their namesake in Mindanao?

a)

Bukidnon

b)

Aklanon

c)

Hiligaynon

d)

Mangyan

15.

Why is communal participation important in Visayan arts and crafts?

a)

It makes production faster

b)

It attracts tourists

c)

It ensures traditions are passed down

d)

It improves product prices