WorksheetsMultiple Choice Assessment – Philippine Festivals
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the primary meaning of a festival?
A gathering to sell products
A regular celebration to honor an occasion, person, deity, or tradition
A meeting for political purposes
A dance competition only
Which of the following is a purpose of festivals in the Philippines?
To collect taxes from the community
To promote religious devotion, preserve culture, bond communities, and entertain
To encourage people to work longer hours
To limit community gatherings
Which of these is a common characteristic of Philippine festival dances?
Simple steps with no props
Performed only by one person
Rhythmic, energetic movements with vibrant costumes
Only performed indoors
Philippine festival dances often include symbolic gestures. What does this mean?
Movements have no meaning and are random
Movements tell stories about history, harvest, or devotion
Movements are copied from other countries
Movements are always slow and calm
Which of the following is classified as a religious festival?
Panagbenga Festival
Pahiyas Festival
Sinulog Festival
MassKara Festival
Which of the following is a non-religious festival?
Dinagyang Festival
Moriones Festival
Panagbenga Festival
Ati-Atihan Festival
What is a common feature of non-religious festivals?
They are held in churches or shrines
They celebrate local products, arts, or community pride
They involve only prayers and masses
They are always solemn and quiet
In festival dances, what is the purpose of vibrant costumes?
To make the dance easy to perform
To reflect local culture, history, or festival theme
To confuse the audience
To reduce the number of participants
Which of the following festivals uses masks and street dancing to celebrate optimism and resilience?
Sinulog
MassKara
Moriones
Ati-Atihan
Why are festivals important for Filipino communities?
They provide entertainment and boost tourism
They strengthen community bonds
They preserve culture and traditions
All of the above
