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Philippine Folk Dance Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following best describes the origin of folk dance?

a)

Created by professional choreographers

b)

Developed through routine activities and traditions

c)

Imported directly from other countries

d)

Introduced in formal dance academies

2.

What is typically the first and last movement in most Philippine folk dances?

a)

Pandanggo

b)

Sakuting

c)

Saludo

d)

Sayaw sa Bangko

3.

Which place dances feature grounded movements and g-strings and tapis costumes?

a)

Ilocos

b)

Cordillera

c)

Visayas

d)

Mindanao

4.

The Maria Clara costume is associated with which influence on Philippine folk dance?

a)

American

b)

Chinese

c)

Spanish

d)

Muslim

5.

Singkil tells the story of a princess and is categorized under:

a)

Cordillera Dances

b)

Spanish Influence Dances

c)

Muslim Dances

d)

Tribal & Indigenous Dances

6.

Which characteristic is common to upland folk dances compared to lowland dances?

a)

Greater foreign influence

b)

Minimal physical contact

c)

Use of elaborate silk costumes

d)

Combat themes

7.

What primary purpose does teaching folk dance serve in the Philippine context?

a)

Promoting foreign tourism

b)

Advancing professional careers

c)

Fostering nationalism and patriotism

d)

Fostering capitalism and patriotism

8.

In most folk dances, hand movements are:

a)

Irrelevant to the choreography

b)

Central to the performance

c)

Only used in combat dances

d)

Restricted to male dancers

9.

Dances that reflect a specific tribal group's way of life fall under:

a)

Regional dances

b)

National dances

c)

Spanish Influence dances

d)

Tribal & Indigenous Dances

10.

Which statement about folk dance formations is true?

a)

Always performed solo

b)

Mostly involve extended group formations

c)

Never include couples

d)

Restricted to circular patterns

11.

Most Philippine folk dances begin and end with a respectful salute gesture.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Singkil originates from the Cordillera region.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

The Maria Clara costume used in folk dance shows Spanish influence.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Upland folk dances often feature strong foreign influences in costumes and choreography.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

Lowland folk dances are characterized by combat and minimal foreign influence.

a)

False

b)

True