Lesson 1.2

Question 1

As a form of recreation, folk dances help to promote _______ through depicting the habits and customs or people all over the world.

Answer 1

national goodwill

Question 2

Our folk dances have apeculiar
combination of _____ and _____ movements.

Answer 2

Spanish
Oriental

Question 3

is considered the mother of Philippine folk dances.

Answer 3

Francisca Reyes Aquino

Question 4

combines elements from settlers and conquerors, while retaining distinctly Filipino origins at the same time.

Answer 4

Philippine Folk Dance History

Question 5

is a direct representation of everyday life in past centuries though at the same time enchanting the new audiences.

Answer 5

Folk dance in the Philippines

Question 6

In epics like:
1.
2.
3.
they shared their deepest feeling

Answer 6

1. Darangin
2. Alim
3. Hudhud

Question 7

The first recorded inhabitants of the islands ni ancient times were the

Answer 7

pygmies from Southern Asia

Question 8

What are the two major routes of the pygmies from Southern Asia?

Answer 8

Luzon from Borneo from Palawan
Mindanao, Negros, Panay

Question 9

The next waveof refugees to hit the coasts of the Philippines was the

Answer 9

Indians

Question 10

were more developed physically and spiritually than the pygmies.

Answer 10

Indonesians

Question 11

Last to leave the continent of Asia at least two hundred years before the Christian period was a revolutionary form of Mongoloid- Indonesian mixture now widely referred to as

Answer 11

Malay

Question 12

traded with the archipelagofrom at least the seventh century, but only after the arrival of the Spaniards they did not establishthemselves in large numberson the islands.

Answer 12

Chinese

Question 13

Hindunized Malays arrived during pre-Spanish times and implicitly incorporated features of Indian civilization, as demonstrated by a significant number of words originally using

Answer 13

Sanskrit

Question 14

three dominant strains are still in evidence in our folk dances-

Answer 14

primitive tribal,
Arabic-Malayan-Muslim and the Spanish-European folklore of the Cordilleras

Question 15

al names having root wordsmeaning “mountain or hill country.”

Answer 15

Igorot

Question 16

Originally the Spaniards the word _____ became _____ eventually Igorot

Answer 16

Ygolotes
Igorrottes

Question 17

found throughout the islands with little or no modification.

Give example

Answer 17

National Dances

Rigodon
Carinosa
Jota
Balitaw
Pandanggo

Question 18

found in a certain locality

Answer 18

Local Dance

Question 19

Leyte-
Binyang-
Nabua-
Batangas-
Abra

Answer 19

Tinikling-Leyte
Maglalatik-Binyang
Esperanza-Nabua
Subli-Batangas
Biniganbigat-Abra

Question 20

These are dances that portray movements of particular occupations, industries and human labor processes.

Answer 20

Occupational Dance

Question 21

To represent the various gestures and acts of a tuba gatherer from sharpening his sangot (scythe) to scaling a coconut tree and finally to drink the native wine. Tuba is the substance that drips from the coconut seed.

Answer 21

Mananguete

Question 22

These are dances done in respect toreligious vows, rituals, and ceremonies.

Answer 22

Religious or Ceremonial Dances

Question 23

performed to drive evil spirits.

Answer 23

Sinurog

Question 24

These dances illustratelovemaking, or are love theme dances

Answer 24

Courtship Dances

Question 25

Give example of courtship dances

Answer 25

maramion
rogelia
lulay

Question 26

These are dances done by newlyweds, by the bride and groom’s friends and family, or by the bride’s father and the groom’s parents.

Answer 26

wedding dances

Question 27

The bride and groom danced and the guests gave some presents ni cash or anygifts.

Answer 27

Pantomina (Bicol Region)

Question 28

These dances are held ni conjunction with a festival, a feast, barrio fiesta, good harvest and good health.

Answer 28

Festival Dances

Kuratsa
La Jota

Question 29

These dances are intended to show simulated battle or competition using fighting weapon such as the bolo, kris, or spears.

Answer 29

War Dances

Question 30

give example of war dances

Answer 30

inakbanon (Aeta)
Negrito Duel
Sagayan (Maranao)

Question 31

Why are folk dances performed?

Answer 31

1. To foster patriotism and nationalism through the study of our dances.
2. To provide, through dance, a healthful form of relaxation and recreation.
   .3 Build a graceful and rhythmic synchronization of body movements which enhances posture.
3. To stimulate better appreciation of Philippine musical and folk dances.
4. To awaken and hold our children’s curiosity in engaging and watching our own dances.
5. To retain the folk dances and music indigenous to the different regions of the Philippines, for posterity.
6. Tohighlight the development of the Filipino culture through Philippine dance evolution.

Question 32

What are the characteristics of our folk dances?

Answer 32

1. start and finish with saludo
2. distance with each other is 6 to 8 feet
3. it is normal to hold hands
4. hand gestures play an important role
5. long formation
6. performed by young and old as well as both sexes

Question 33

is a three step turn and bow to either partner or audience

Answer 33

saludo

Question 34

was the original and primary dance troupe which paved the way for the birth of many dances and troupes.

Answer 34

University of the Philippine Folk Song and Dance Troup

Question 35

The Muslim dances are mostly _______

Answer 35

ceremonial

Question 36

is popular to the Maguindanaos, and to Maranao. It is based upon the ancient Daragan epic. This poem, chanted for family amusement at parties or at evenings. The antagonist’s main character was a courageous and lovely prince called Bantugan, meaning Prince Worthy.

Answer 36

Singkil

Question 37

was the oldest dance and song among the Christianized Filipino communities.

Answer 37

komintang

Question 38

is another dance which is marked by lion gestures and hand clapping.

Answer 38

Pampango