ARTS - Philippine Plays Flashcards
Which type of Philippine play combines spoken and sung pieces and was used as a tool against colonization?
a) Sarswela
b) Epic Poetry
c) Duplo
d) Moro Moro
a) Sarswela
What is the usual topic of Epic Poetry in the Philippines?
a) Romance and adventure
b) Historical events
c) Mythical creatures
d) Social issues
a) Romance and adventure
Which type of play features poets using proverbs and riddles to present their suit to a woman?
a) Sarswela
b) Epic Poetry
c) Duplo
d) Moro Moro
c) Duplo
What is the main theme depicted in Moro Moro plays?
a) Colonialism and resistance
b) Love and romance
c) Political intrigue
d) Conflicts between Moros and Christians
d) Conflicts between Moros and Christians
What is Senakulo commonly known as?
a) Sarswela
b) Epic Poetry
c) Duplo
d) Passion play
d) Passion play
Which type of Philippine theater is celebrated during Holy Week and depicts the life and death of Jesus Christ?
a) Sarswela
b) Epic Poetry
c) Duplo
d) Senakulo
d) Senakulo
What does traditional folk dance in the Philippines reflect?
a) Historical events
b) Modern lifestyles
c) Cultural heritage and origins
d) Political ideologies
c) Cultural heritage and origins
Which type of Philippine play is a variety show consisting of musical numbers, comedic and dramatic skits, songs, and dances?
a) Sarswela
b) Epic Poetry
c) Duplo
d) Bodabil
d) Bodabil
Which type of Philippine play was employed as a tool to fight against colonization?
a) Sarswela
b) Epic Poetry
c) Duplo
d) Moro Moro
a) Sarswela
What is the main characteristic of Epic Poetry in the Philippines?
a) It is presented through song and dance.
b) It depicts conflicts between different groups.
c) It showcases the life and death of Jesus Christ.
d) It is usually performed during festivals and gatherings.
b) It depicts conflicts between different groups.
Which type of play originated from indigenous courtship customs and involves poetic debate using proverbs and riddles?
a) Sarswela
b) Epic Poetry
c) Duplo
d) Senakulo
c) Duplo
What is the main theme depicted in Moro Moro plays?
a) Love and romance
b) Historical events
c) Conflicts between Moros and Christians
d) Mythical creatures and adventures
c) Conflicts between Moros and Christians
Which type of play is a dramatization of the life and death of Jesus Christ, celebrated during Holy Week?
a) Sarswela
b) Epic Poetry
c) Duplo
d) Senakulo
d) Senakulo
Which type of Philippine play is considered to be the highest point of Filipino folk literature and commonly features topics of romance and adventure?
a) Sarswela
b) Epic Poetry
c) Duplo
d) Moro Moro
b) Epic Poetry