G7-3RD-02/17/2025 Flashcards
1
Q
What is Palawan known for in terms of size?
A
Largest province in the Philippines in terms of land area
2
Q
What is the capital of Palawan?
A
Puerto Princesa City
3
Q
What name did Chinese traders give to Palawan?
A
Pa Lao Yu
4
Q
What does ‘Pa Lao Yu’ mean?
A
Land of beautiful safe harbor
5
Q
Name two world-class tourist destinations in Palawan.
A
- El Nido
- Underground river
6
Q
How many different cultural groups and races are in Palawan?
A
87
7
Q
Name one of the indigenous groups in Palawan.
A
Tagbanwas
8
Q
What does the name ‘Tagbanwa’ mean?
A
People of the world
9
Q
Name a type of vocal music from Palawan.
A
- Bagit
- Composo (ballads)
- Dagoy (love song)
- Kulial (songs)
- Oiman (ballad song)
- Sandaw (lullaby)
- Tultul (epic chant)
- Ulit (shamanic chant)
10
Q
Name a cultural group in Palawn
A
- Tagbanwas
- Taaw’t Bato (people of the rock)
- Palaw’an
- Batak
- Agutayanen
- Cuyonen
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