Q1: Literary Periods

Question 1

The period in the Philippines that is believed to be the longest as evidenced by the artifacts recovered.

Answer 1

Pre-Colonial Period

Question 2

The belief on spirits
and supernatural entities.

Answer 2

animism

Question 3

Philippines is also considered as predominantly ________ since it was introduced in the 14th
century as a foreign religion.

Answer 3

Islamic

Question 4

The period wherein early Filipinos already had their own government system. Social ranking and classes were practiced.

Answer 4

Pre-Colonial Period

Question 5

The ancient pre-Spanish form of writing called ________ which was often cited in the work of Pedro Chirino during the 1500s, was later on approved as the National Writing System of the Philippines through House Bill No. 1022.

Answer 5

Baybayin

Question 6

Philippine literature during this period is mostly based on oral traditions passed down
from generation to generation.

Answer 6

Pre-Colonial Period

Question 7

During this period, anyone who knew the language and the convention and forms could be a poet, singer, or storyteller.

Answer 7

Pre-Colonial Period

Question 8

The experiences of the people during this period such as food hunting, work at home, caring for the children, and creatures or objects of nature served as the common subject in oral literature.

Answer 8

Pre-Colonial Period

Question 9

Three groups of pre-colonial literature

Answer 9

• Folk Speech
• Folk Narrative
• Folk Songs

Question 10

A statement, phrase, or question that leads to a puzzle to be solved.

Answer 10

Riddle

(Bugtong)

Question 11

Traditional sayings or maxims

Answer 11

Proverbs

Salawikain

Question 11

Traditional sayings or maxims

Answer 11

Proverbs

Salawikain

Question 12

These are one of the oldest forms of Philippine literature that emerged in the pre-Spanish period. They mirrored the early forms of culture. Many of these have 12 syllables.

Answer 12

folk songs

Question 13

Traditional Filipino love songs

Answer 13

Kundiman

Question 14

Ancient war song

Answer 14

Kumintang o Tagumpay

Question 15

Worship song

Answer 15

Dalit o Imno

Question 16

lullaby folk songs

Answer 16

Oyayi o Hele

Question 17

Explains how something in nature looks or works. Explains why people behave in certain ways.

Answer 17

Myth

Question 18

Characters often include gods or goddesses who interact with humans.

Answer 18

Myth

Question 19

5 Characteristics of Myth

Answer 19

• has a religious sense
• early man’s desire to explain the universe
• involves nature or adventure of gods/goddesses and heroes
• presence of magic
• metamorphosis may occur

Question 19

5 Characteristics of Myth

Answer 19

• has a religious sense
• early man’s desire to explain the universe
• involves nature or adventure of gods/goddesses and heroes
• presence of magic
• metamorphosis may occur

Question 20

narrative often about a hero or a legendary person that is partly true because of its historical references (figures, place, or events)

Answer 20

Legend

Question 21

It may also serve as a story to explain the origin of a place or an object.

Answer 21

Legend

Question 22

Stories that are passed down from one generation to another. Originally told orally.

Answer 22

Folk Tale

Question 23

Reflect the culture in which they originated. Characters include animals or inanimate objects that speak who often teach a moral or lesson in life.

Answer 23

Folk Tale

Question 24

* Have animal characters * Intend to teach lessons or moral * Feature human characteristics

Answer 24

Fables

Question 25

A long narrative poem about the adventures of a hero.

Answer 25

Epic

Question 26

Introduced Spanish as a medium of communication.

Answer 26

Spanish Colonization Period

Question 27

Two distinct classification of Spanish Colonization literature

Answer 27

* Religious * Secular

Question 28

Religious works during the Spanish Colonization period.

Answer 28

* Religious drama * Religious lyrics * Religious Poetry

Question 29

Religious drama that features the passion and death of Christ

Answer 29

Sinakulo

Question 30

Religious drama that features ordinary characters, colloquial dialogue, early humor, and lively songs and dance

Answer 30

Sarswela

Question 31

Religious drama that depicts the European society through love and fame

Answer 31

komedya

Question 32

Philippine Christmas dramatic ritual

Answer 32

panuluyan

Question 33

included in the early catechism and were used to teach Filipinos the Spanish language.

Answer 33

Religious lyrics

Question 34

Religious lyrics are written by ________ or those versed in both Spanish and Tagalog.

Answer 34

ladino poets

Question 35

A meditative verse that has no fixed meter nor rhyme scheme although a number were written in octosyllabic quatrains and have a solemn tone and spiritual subject matter.

Answer 35

Dalit

Question 36

A long narrative poem that depicts the passion and death of Christ.

Answer 36

pasyon

Question 37

A Tagalog poem based on Christ’s passion written by Gaspar Aquino de Belen.

Answer 37

*Mahal Na Pasion ni Jesu Christo*

Question 38

appeared alongside historical and economical changes; the emergence of an opulent class and the middle class who could avail of a European education

Answer 38

Secular Works | Non-religious literature

Question 39

Set in dodecasyllabic quatrains and show colorful tales of chivalry from European sources made for singing and chanting such as Gonzalo de Cordoba and Ibong Adarna.

Answer 39

Awit

Question 40

Set in octosyllabic quatrains like Balagtas’ “Florante at Laura” (ca. 1838-1861) which is one of the most famous of the country’s metrical romances.

Answer 40

Korido

Question 41

teaches Filipinos on proper decorum like Pagsusulat ng Dalawang Binibini na si Urbana at Feliza

Answer 41

Prose Narratives

Question 42

Filipino intellectuals who were educated in Europe.

Answer 42

illustrados

Question 43

Period wherein Filipino intellectuals who were educated in Europe began to realize and write about the other side of colonization.

Answer 43

Period of Enlightenment | under Spanish colonization period

Question 44

They came and introduced the public school system in the Philippines.

Answer 44

Thomasites

Question 45

It was founded in 1901 to train the Filipino teachers to take charge of elementary education.

Answer 45

Philippine Normal School

Question 46

During this period, Filipinos have started to engage themselves in various forms of arts.

Answer 46

Period of Apprenticeship | American Regime

Question 47

Literature flourished during this era.

Answer 47

Period of Apprenticeship | American Regime

Question 48

Apprenticeship is also said to the stage of ________

Answer 48

imitation

Question 49

During this period, some of the works religiously followed a structure, which limited the writers and hampered creativity. The message to be conveyed was not given much emphasis.

Answer 49

Period of Apprenticeship | American Regime

Question 50

wrote the first Philippine short story written in English language

Answer 50

Paz Marquez-Benitez

Question 51

The first Philippine short story written in English language

Answer 51

Dead Stars

Question 52

This period is Described by Jose M. Hernandez as a time of self-discovery and of rapid growth.

Answer 52

Period of Emergence | American Regime

Question 53

Qualities of the period of emergence as described by Hernandez

Answer 53

* The writers consciously and purposefully to create a national literature. * The writers had gained full control of the English language and could successfully manipulate it as a literary medium. * Experimentation with different literary forms and techniques and moods was the fashion.

Question 54

Three groups of writers who emerged during the period of emergence

Answer 54

* Those who were concerned with social consciousness * Those whose main concern was craftsmanship * Those who were determined to explore local color.

Question 55

It was founded in 1937 with the purpose of producing literature and creating reading public.

Answer 55

Philippine Book Guild

Question 56

It was established in 1939. The creed of members was to develop a common cultural consciousness among Filipinos.

Answer 56

Philippine Writer’s Guild

Question 57

established in 1940, gave the first substantial prices to meritorious writers.

Answer 57

Commonwealth Literary Awards

Question 58

He earned the international title “Poet of the Century”. He also published Man Songs which got him expelled from University of Philippines.

Answer 58

Jose Garcia Villa

Question 59

This period interrupted the Philippine Literature (flowering of Philippine Literature in English)

Answer 59

Japanes Occupation (1941-1945)

Question 60

The period of emergence saw a shift from ____________ to ____________.

Answer 60

* romantic idealism * romantic realism

Question 61

This period had an effect on Philippine Literature because writers in English turned to writing in Filipino.

Answer 61

Japanes Occupation (1941-1945)

Question 62

The common theme of most poems during this period was nationalism, country, love, and life in the barrios, faith, religion, and the arts.

Answer 62

Japanese Occupation (1941-1945)

Question 63

Two types of poems emerged during Japanese colonization.

Answer 63

* Haiku * Tanaga

Question 64

A poem with 17 syllables

Answer 64

Haiku

Question 65

A four-line poem with 7 syllables each line

Answer 65

Tanaga

Question 66

Some of the famous works during this period include The Voice of Bataan, Lupang Tinubuan, Uhaw ang Tigang na Lupa, Lunsod Nayon at Dagat-Dagatan, Panday Pira, Sa Pula Sa Puti.

Answer 66

Japanese Occupation (1941-1945)

Question 67

first Filipino novel in English written by Zoilo M. Galang

Answer 67

A Child of Sorrow

Question 68

In 1901 the ________________ was founded to train the Filipino teachers to take charge of elementary education.

Answer 68

Philippine Normal School

Question 69

A person who learns a job or skill by working

Answer 69

Apprentice

Question 70

Most themes in the writings dealt with Japanese brutalities, the poverty of life under the Japanese government, and the brave guerilla exploits.

Answer 70

PHILIPPINE LITERATURE IN ENGLISH (1941-1945)

Question 71

According to Pociano Pineda, ____________ in 1970-72 was due to domestic and worldwide causes. Because of the ills of society, the youth moved to seek reforms.

Answer 71

youth activism

Question 72

Date of Edsa Revolution

Answer 72

February 21-25,1986

Question 72

When was the Period of New Society started?

Answer 72

September 21, 1972

Question 72

The new trends have been used and introduced to meet the need and tastes of the new generation.

Answer 72

21st Century

Question 73

They are demanded to be ICT inclined to compete with the style and format of writing as well.

Answer 73

21st Century Learners