Midterm Examination

Question 1

A theory that is concerned with the social construction of what it means “to be a man”.

Answer 1

Masculinity

Question 2

The basic unit of government.

Answer 2

barangay

Question 3

A theory that can also be define as a form of control, exercised by a dominant class.

Answer 3

Hegemony

Question 4

Folk culture represents the traditional way of doing things.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

He defined culture as a way of life on particular period of time.

Answer 5

Edward Tylor (Not sure)

Question 6

A theory that has application in both linguistics and social sciences.

Answer 6

Structuralism

Question 7

Ideology is also a key concept in popular culture.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Early Filipinos gather food from their immediate __________.

Answer 8

environment

Question 9

Courthsip during pre-colonial is simple

Answer 9

False

Question 10

Folk culture represents a simpler lifestyle, where as high culture is not mass produced nor meant for mass consumption.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Sports and television are examples of popular culture.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Whether the anito is good or bad, early Filipinos still prayed to it, to win its _________.

Answer 12

goodwill

Question 13

Women enjoyed high position in the society, during pre-colonial.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

Lived cultural practices are not important.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

Popular culture has no negative connotations. It is simply a culture that is favored by many people.

Answer 15

True

Question 16

It holds different meanings depending on who’s defining it and the context of use.

Answer 16

Popular Culture

Question 17

Marriage ceremony during pre-colonial is long and difficult.

Answer 17

False

Question 18

Pre-colonial Filipinos believed that Lalahon is the goddess of war.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

A sort of gallery in the house where household work is done.

Answer 19

Batalan

Question 20

The chieftain is considered the Supreme Commander during war.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

A key ingredient in the formation of popular culture.

Answer 21

Urbanization

Question 22

A theory that examines women’s social roles, experience and interests.

Answer 22

Feminism

Question 23

Popular Culture originates from the

Answer 23

Industrial Revolution (not sure)

Question 24

They are society’s middle class.

Answer 24

Freemen

Question 25

A gift for the girl’s parents.

Answer 25

Panghimuyat

Question 26

Everyone in the community is expected to pay tribute to the chieftain.

Answer 26

False

Question 27

Pre-colonial Filipinos do not believe in life after death.

Answer 27

False

Question 28

They are highly respected in their community.

Answer 28

Nobles

Question 29

It advocates an interdisciplinary approach to the study of culture.

Answer 29

Cultural Studies

Question 30

The couple will shout and throw rice to the guest. It is a sign that the marriage ceremony is over.

Answer 30

False

Question 31

The chieftain functions as a ______ when he made the law of the community.

Answer 31

legislative

Question 32

It;s a gift for the girl’s wet nurse.

Answer 32

Bigay-suso