Ilocos Region

Question 1

are the ruling ethnicity in Region 1.

Answer 1

Ilocanos

Question 2

They consitute the majority of the population in the Ilocos Region particularly ______, ________, _______, ______.

Answer 2

Ilocos Sur (97%)
Ilocos Norte (97%)
La Union (92%)
Pangasinan (45%)

Question 3

Minority groups include ___ and ____ communities who inhabit the foothills of the Cordillera Mountains.

Answer 3

Tingguan and Isneg

Question 4

Two of the first inhabitants of the region

Answer 4

Isneg and Yapayao

Question 5

Two ethnic groups that still reside in Dingras

Answer 5

Isneg and Yapayao

Question 6

Where does Isneg and Yapayao reside?

Answer 6

Dingras

Question 7

They were forced to retreat to the mountains after they lost the battles against Spanish troops

Answer 7

Isneg ang Yapayao

Question 8

are known for being hardworking, brave, cheerful and simple. They are independent and work hard.
They share the same basic values as other Filipinos.

Answer 8

Ilocanos

Question 9

is the Ilocano trait for hiyaor amorpropio (sense of shame). Ilocanos fear of gossip and would strongly avoid being envied by others.

Answer 9

Bain

Question 10

respect for the sensitivities of others. Ilocanos tend to speak about themselves in the humblest of terms.

Answer 10

Panagdayaw

Question 11

The Ilocanos value the________ and are wise in spending the money they earned.

Answer 11

fruit of their labor

Question 12

The structure of the Ilocano family conforms to the

Answer 12

General filipino pattern

Question 13

Most families compose of an average size (of how many persons)

Answer 13

6-7 persons

Question 14

the head of the family

Answer 14

father

Question 15

Ilawngtahanan (light of the home) who disciplines the children and takes care of the house budget.

Answer 15

mother

Question 16

responsible in dividing the chores equally among siblings.

Answer 16

eldest child

Question 17

Ilocanos are very ______ when it comes to clothing. They dress up according to their age and perceived wealth

Answer 17

meticulous

Question 18

During rainy season, Ilocanos wear a headdress of_______ , which extends well down the back.

Answer 18

labig leaves

Question 19

It is important for children to ask the______ of their parents before marrying their partners.

Answer 19

approval

Question 20

The man should ask the_____ of his parents first. The groom’s parents will pay the _____ and finance the wedding.

Answer 20

consent, dowry

Question 21

The groom will make his _______ (formal announcement) to his soon-to-be bride’s parents about his intention of marrying their daughter

Answer 21

panagpudno

Question 22

His parents will then visit the bride’s parents to set up a wedding date. Usually, parents consult a ______, which is like an alamanac that would tell them the “lucky days”

Answer 22

planetario

Question 23

Through an entertainment ritual, the groom will offer the bride a plate __________ which symbolizes fertility. The bride will refuse the offer several times and then finally accepts it. The bride will then offer it also to the groom and the groom must keep on rejecting until an old man calls an end to the ritual.

Answer 23

mung beans

Question 24

wherein guest contribute cash to the newlyweds by either dropping money to the plates or by pinning it on the clothes of the newlyweds

Answer 24

bitor

Question 25

to announce the death of a family member, a piece of ____ wood will be burned in the deceased’s house until the burial is over. it must be eradicated with ________.

Answer 25

atong wood, white wine

Question 26

before the funeral, the relatives must pay respect by kissing the deceased’s hand or raising it to the forehead which is ______

Answer 26

mano

Question 27

the corpse must be kept inside the house and should be dressed in his or her best clothing and a ______ tied around its jaw. a basin of water mixed with vinegar is placed under the bed to remove its odor.

Answer 27

kerchief

Question 28

money is placed in the coffin which will serve as a fee for the “_______” who will take the soul into the other world.

Answer 28

ferry man

Question 29

before the burial, relatives must conduct a _____ around the body

Answer 29

vigil

Question 30

those who attended the burial must take a ________ and once they get home they must wash their _____ and hands to remove the power of death.

Answer 30

different route, faces and hands