WorksheetsNational Artist Award Quiz
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is the primary legal instrument that formally established the Award and Decoration of National Artist in 1972?
Republic Act No. 7356 (NCCA Law)
Presidential Proclamation No. 1001
Executive Order No. 236 (Honors Code)
Presidential Decree No. 208
Which individual was the first to be conferred the Order of National Artist in 1972?
Guillermo Tolentino
Francisca Reyes-Aquino
Fernando Amorsolo
Nick Joaquín
The central badge of the National Artist Insignia features three stylized 'K's (KKK). What do these letters represent?
Kultura, Kasaysayan, Kaunlaran (Culture, History, Progress)
Katipunan, Kalayaan, Karangalan (Association, Freedom, Honor)
Katotohanan, Kabutihan, Kagandahan (The True, The Good, The Beautiful)
Karunungan, Kagalingan, Kapayapaan (Wisdom, Excellence, Peace)
The Grand Collar of the Order of National Artists features circular links. What do these links symbolically represent?
The regions of the Philippines where the artist hailed from.
The number of living National Artists at the time of conferment.
The various art forms recognized by the Order (Music, Dance, Theater, etc.).
The eight-pointed sunburst on the Philippine flag.
Which of the following is considered one of the seven major categories of the arts recognized by the Order of National Artists?
Folk Arts and Traditional Crafts
Historical Literature (Sub-category)
Architecture and Allied Arts
Journalism and Mass Communication
Which two government cultural agencies are jointly mandated to administer the Order of National Artists?
National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) and National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP)
Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)
Department of Education (DepEd) and Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
Office of the President (OP) and the Supreme Court
By whose authority is the final rank and title of National Artist officially proclaimed?
The Senate President
The Chairman of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)
The President of the Philippines
The Secretary of the Department of Tourism (DOT)
What is the first step taken by the NCCA and CCP Secretariat once the nomination period is opened?
Convening the Final Deliberation Panel for initial voting.
Submitting a shortlist of candidates directly to the President.
Announcing the opening of nominations through various media.
Consulting with all living National Artists on potential nominees.
After the joint NCCA and CCP Boards have deliberated and selected the final list of recommendees, what is their next action?
They publish the list of winners in the national newspapers.
They organize a state dinner for all nominees.
They submit the final list of recommendees to the President of the Philippines.
They hold a second round of voting involving only the living National Artists.
Which of the following is a mandatory qualification criterion for a living nominee to the National Artist Award?
Must be 60 years old or older at the time of nomination.
Must hold a Presidential Award from a previous administration.
Must be a Filipino citizen at the time of nomination.
Must have published at least one work abroad.
For a deceased artist to be eligible for a posthumous award, their death must have occurred after what specific event?
The ratification of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
The establishment of the award in 1972.
The creation of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).
The Philippines gained independence in 1946.
A National Artist nominee's work must have contributed in building a Filipino sense of nationhood. Which other criterion focuses on the artist’s lasting influence and innovation?
Must enjoy broad acceptance.
Must have created a substantial and significant body of work.
Must receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Must have pioneered in a mode of creative expression or style.
What is the minimum cash award, net of taxes, provided to a living recipient of the Order of National Artist upon conferment?
Php 50,000.00
Php 100,000.00
Php 150,000.00
Php 200,000.00
What core concept describes the criterion that an artist must have created a body of work that is nationally and/or internationally acknowledged through critical acclaim and peer respect?
Contribution to Nationhood
Broad Acceptance
Pioneering Distinction
Sustained Productivity
Which of the following is a key material benefit provided to a National Artist upon their death?
A state funeral and burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (Cemetery of the Heroes).
Full tax exemption for their estate.
An automatic national holiday in their honor.
The right for their family to retain all royalties from their works.
Amado V. Hernandez is also known as ____.
Makata ng Manggagawa
Guijano del Piña
Philippine Greatest Literary Writer
Sining Dakila
Who wrote literature that talks about fishermen, farmers, and experiences of common Filipinos?
Nick Joaquin
N.V.M. Gonzales
Carlos P. Romulo
Rodrigo Gonzalez
Who is the famous poet known for his “Comma Poems”?
Carlos P. Romulo
Jose Garcia Villa
N.V.M. Gonzales
None of the above
What is the meaning of “National Artist in Literary Arts”?
A teacher who teaches literature
A person recognized for their contribution to Philippine literature
A popular writer
A poet laureate
What is the pen name of Nick Joaquin?
Quijano Del Piña
Sining Dakila
Quijano de Manila
Quijano Del Literatura
Who was the director for several years for the Miguel Foundation for the Performing Arts?
Jungkook
Ryan Cayabyab
Lamberto V. Avellana
Kim Jennie
Who established the legitimate theater in the Philippines?
Roman Obusan
Fernando Amorsolo
Severino Montano
Amado V. Hernandez
Who co-founded the Barangay Theatre Guild?
Lamberto Avellana
Daisy Hontiveros-Avellana
Severino Montano
Ramon Obusan
Who became the youngest FAMAS Best Supporting Actress at the age of 13?
Vilma Santos
Nora Aunor
Sharon Cuneta
Snooky Serna
Who represented the Philippines in numerous international festivals, helping elevate Filipino dance and identity on the world stage?
Ryan Cayabyab
Ramon Obusan
Jose Mari Chan
Nora Aunor
In what year was Fernando Poe Jr. born?
1942
1924
1939
1929
What famous work of Brillante Mendoza won the Cannes Award?
The Venice Competing Thy Womb (2012)
The Police d’Or nominated Ma’Rosa (2016)
Kinatay (2009)
Karoany (2008)
What is Kidlat Tahimik’s real name?
Carlos P. Garcia
Eric de Guia
Leon Mabagsik
Lino Brocka
How many films has Nora Aunor appeared in?
150
800
100
170
What did Lino Brocka advocate for in cinema?
Fantasy
Social Realism
Science Fiction
Musical Films
He is a Filipino artist and representative of Cubism, known as the author of Transparent Cubism.
Fernando Amorsolo
Benedicto Cabrera
Vicente Silva Manansala
Cesar Legaspi
What is the most notable work of BenCab that has become an iconic image of women in his creation?
Tinapa Vendor
Sabel
Larawan Series
Mother and Child
What is the popular artwork of Juan Luna that featured themes of oppression, suffering, and dignity, resonating with Filipino struggles during the colonial era?
The Parisian Life
Spoliarium
Blood Compact
Battle of Lepanto
He was a prominent Filipino comic book illustrator and writer, often referred to as the “King of Comics” and the “Dean of Philippine Comics.”
Larry Alcala
Francisco Coching
Tony Velasquez
Nonoy Marcelo
He was a portraitist and painter of rural Philippine landscapes, and the first-ever recognized National Artist of the Philippines.
Juan Luna
Vicente Manansala
Fernando Amorsolo
Fabian de la Rosa
What was Ramon Valera’s major contribution to Philippine fashion design?
He introduced the use of bright colors in Filipino clothing.
He modernized the terno by perfecting its butterfly sleeves and elegant construction.
He designed traditional barong Tagalog for men.
He created new types of accessories for Filipino dresses.
Why is Napoleon Abueva called the “Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture”?
Because he was the first Filipino to create paintings of modern style.
Because he introduced modern sculpture using various materials and combined traditional and modern styles.
Because he designed famous Filipino buildings.
Because he was known for creating traditional wood carvings only.
What is Salvacion Lim-Higgins best known for in Philippine fashion?
She created the first Filipino barong tagalog.
She modernized the Filipino terno and co-founded Slim’s Fashion & Arts School.
She designed jewelry for Filipino artists.
She introduced Western fashion styles to the Philippines.
What is Lang Dulay best known for?
She painted traditional T’boli designs on canvas.
She created jewelry inspired by T’boli culture.
She wrote stories about T’boli traditions.
She crafted T’nalak cloth from abaca fiber as a T’boli dreamweaver.
Which of the following is one of Napoleon Abueva’s famous sculptures?
Oblation
The Transfiguration
Spoliarium
Mother and Child
