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Religious Theater and Dance

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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1.

In early Filipino tribes, how was religious theater and dance utilized to connect with the spiritual world?

a)

To entertain people

b)

To communicate with spirits and gods

c)

To celebrate birthdays

d)

To show off dancing skills

2.

What is the Senakulo about in the context of religious theater and dance?

a)

The wars between Christians and Muslims

b)

The story of Jesus’ life, suffering, and death portrayed through theatrical performances and dance

c)

A thanksgiving for harvest

d)

A fertility ritual

3.

When the Senakulo, a traditional religious theater and dance, is performed on the streets, what kind of music is used?

a)

Slow and solemn

b)

Without music

c)

Fast and lively

d)

Only instrumental

4.

The Moro-Moro or Komedya is a play that shows what?

a)

War between Christians and Muslim Moros

b)

Farming rituals

c)

Stories of angels and saints

d)

Daily lives of villagers

5.

What kind of instruments are mostly used in religious theater and dance performances?

a)

String instruments

b)

Bamboo flutes

c)

Harps and violins

d)

Wind and percussion instruments

6.

The Obando Fertility Dance is performed in religious theater to _______.

a)

Honor fallen heroes

b)

Drive away evil spirits

c)

Pray for a child

d)

Ask for a good harvest

7.

In the context of religious theater and dance, the Pagdiwata is a ritual dance performed by which group of people?

a)

Tagbanua of Palawan

b)

Maranao of Mindanao

c)

Aeta of Luzon

d)

Ifugao of Cordillera

8.

The Sagayan dance of the Maranao and Maguindanao, a form of religious theater, showcases the heroism of a legendary figure.

a)

Prince Bantugan

b)

Lapu-Lapu

c)

Rajah Sulayman

d)

Jose Rizal

9.

The colorful and lively Ati-Atihan festival, known for its vibrant religious theater and dance, is celebrated in honor of _______.

a)

Mother Mary

b)

St. John the Baptist

c)

Sto. Niño

d)

Jesus’ Resurrection

10.

In the context of religious theater and dance, what do the wavy skirts and sleeves in the Sinulog festival symbolize?

a)

The waves of water

b)

The rays of the sun

c)

The feathers of birds

d)

The leaves of palm trees