Concept of a Hero

Question 1

This title is misconstrued as an award given to dead people.

Answer 1

Hero

Question 2

It is normally defined as illustrious man,often of divine descent, or with distinguished valor or enterprise in danger, and fortitude in suffering, who is supposed to be exalted after death. Being an extraordinary person and individualistic is apparent.

Answer 2

Hero

Question 3

What are the other terms for a hero in the Philippines

Answer 3

Wani, Bayani, and Bagani

Question 4

What are the four reasons Pangangayaw was done according to William Henry Scott?

Answer 4

To secure resources
To avenge a personal affront or family honor
To fulfill mourning requirements
For personal prominence or a mercenary reward

Question 5

A person who leaves his/her town and then returns

Answer 5

Bayani

Question 6

What is the root word of Bayani?

Answer 6

Bayan

Question 7

What are the Iconic Physical features of a Bayani?

Answer 7

Tattoo
Kris/Kampilan (weapon)
Putong (head gear)
Other garments colored red

Question 8

This ancient document about early Philippine societies defines a Bayani as a person with high status and dignity.

Answer 8

Boxer Codex

Question 9

Whose dictionary elaborates on the personality of the Bayani?

Answer 9

Pedro Serrano Laktaw

Question 10

What personality should Bayanis have?

Answer 10

a person who fears no one (walang takot)
Courageous (matapang)
Firm(matibay)
Bold(mapangahas)
Quiet(tahimik)
Calm(mahinahon).

Question 11

Is considered as Bagong Bayani

Answer 11

OFWs

Question 12

When was the first commemoration of Rizal held?

Answer 12

December 30, 1898

Question 13

What were the three criteria used by the Americans in making Rizal a national hero?

Answer 13

1) a hero who is not violent and militant and if possible, preferred peaceful means like education
2)a hero who had no qualms on American Imperialism
3) a hero who is already dead

Question 14

What were the steps made by the American Colonial Government to promote Rizal’s Heroism?

Answer 14

1)the creation of Rizal Province; 2)the erection of Rizal monument; and 3)the declaration of Rizal Day on December 30 as a public holiday

Question 15

Give at least three recommended national heroes

Answer 15

1. Jose Rizal
   2.Andres Bonifacio
2. Emilio Aguinaldo
   4.Apolinario Mabini
3. Marcelo H. Del Pilar
4. Sultan Dipatuan Kudarat
5. Juan Luna
6. Melchora Aquino
7. Gabriela Silan

Question 16

Give the four major national celebrations with Rizal as an important subject

Answer 16

Independence Day - June 12
RIzal’s Birth Day - June 19
National Heroes Week - Last week of August
Rizal Day- December 30