Philippine Folk Dances Flashcards
The “Binasuan” folk dance, which involves
the balancing of glasses, is native to which
province?
Pangasinan
The “Cariñosa” is recognized as the
national dance and is most commonly
associated with which province?
Panay
The “Pandanggo sa Ilaw”, a dance
which involves balancing oil lamps,
is traditionally from which area?
Oriental Mindoro
The “Sayaw sa Bangko” is a bench dance performed in which
province?
Laguna
The “Maglalatik”, a dance that
involves dancers rhythmically
clapping coconut shells, originated
in which province?
Batangas
The “Tinikling”, a dance that mimics the
movements of the tikling bird as it hops
through traps set in rice fields, is
associated with which province?
Leyte
The “Kuratsa” is a popular dance
in which province in Visayas?
Iloilo
The “Sakuting” dance, performed by
male dancers who portray a mock fight
using sticks, is traditional to which
province?
Abra
The “Binasuan” folk dance, involving
balancing glasses filled with rice wine, is
native to which province?
Pangasinan
The “Pantomina” dance, also known as
the “Dance of the Doves”, is most
commonly performed in which
province?
Sorsogon
During the American period in the
Philippines, the economic policy was
heavily shaped by the Payne-Aldrich
Tariff Act of 1909. Which product was
significantly impacted by this Act?
A. Tobacco
B. Sugar
C. Coconut
D. Pineappl
B. Sugar
During the Spanish colonial period in
the Philippines, which of the following
products was NOT part of the “galleon
trade” between Manila and Acapulco?
A. Indigo
B. Rice
C. Sugar
D. Gold
B. Rice
The Japanese occupation of the
Philippines during World War II led to
significant changes in the economy.
Which product was NOT a primary focus
of production during this period?
A. Rubber
B. Iron
C. Rice
D. Hemp
B. Iron
During the precolonial era in the
Philippines, which of the following was
a major product traded in the
archipelago?
A. Spices
B. Gold
C. Rice
D. Salt
B. Gold
