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WorksheetsThe Visayan Tribe
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Who are believed to be the first group of people who populated the Visayas region?
Malays
Austronesians
Chinese traders
Spaniards
Around how many years ago did the Austronesians populate the Visayas?
500–1,000 years ago
1,000–3,000 years ago
6,000–30,000 years ago
50,000–60,000 years ago
In the 1300s, settlers from which empire came to Panay and surrounding islands?
Shrivijaya Empire
Majapahit Empire
Khmer Empire
Ming Dynasty
What does the word “caya” or “aya” mean?
Sea traveler
Island people
A happy person
Brave warrior
Which of the following is NOT one of the major Visayan cultural groups?
Cebuano
Hiligaynon
Waray
Tagbanwa
The Romblomanon are found mainly in:
Antique
Romblon
Iloilo
Samar
The Kinaray-a people are concentrated in which province?
Antique
Aklan
Negros Oriental
Leyte
The Bingawan bolo of Iloilo is famous for:
Having carved handles
Being used only for ceremonies
Durability and fine craftsmanship
Being made from gold
Mat-making in Basey, Samar often uses which type of straw?
Abaca
Nipa
Rattan
Tikug
The mats from Basey are called:
Banig
Tikug
Bayong
Hinabol
The Spanish called the Visayas “Islas de los Pintados” because:
The houses were painted
The boats had colorful sails
The people had intricate tattoos
The clothes had printed designs
The Visayan tattoo motifs were often inspired by:
Stars and planets
Snake and crocodile patterns
Waves and clouds
Geometric shapes from pottery
What is pamarang or barat?
A type of bolo
A traditional shirt
A fishing basket
A large gold ear plug
Which group inhabits Negros Oriental but should not be confused with their namesake in Mindanao?
Bukidnon
Aklanon
Hiligaynon
Mangyan
Why is communal participation important in Visayan arts and crafts?
It makes production faster
It attracts tourists
It ensures traditions are passed down
It improves product prices
