Pre-colonial Literary Period

Question 1

One of the most important features of pre-colonial Philippine government:

• resolve disputes
• maintain order
• lead the barangay in war
• spiritual matters

Answer 1

Datu

Question 2

A larger community than a barangay and was led by a rajah.

Answer 2

Principalia

Question 3

The largest and most powerful type of government in the pre-colonial Philippines.

Answer 3

Kingdom

Question 4

The highest social class

Answer 4

Nobility (Datu)

Question 5

The supreme ruler of his
principality

Answer 5

Rajah

Question 6

Kingdoms were led by them, who had absolute power over their subjects.

Answer 6

King and Queen

Question 7

The middle class; who were the majority of the population.

Answer 7

Free people or “free men”,

Question 8

The lowest social class

Answer 8

Aliping Namamahay
Aliping Saguigilid

Question 9

The Philippine economy during the pre-colonial period was
based on _______ and ________.

Answer 9

Agriculture and trade

Question 10

True or False?

They exported goods such as gold, silver, pearls, and spices.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

True or False?

They imported goods such as
cloth, silk, porcelain, and metal tools.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

Existed before the Spanish occupation in
1500s.

It is oral in nature and is full of lessons about
life, blessings, and consequences.

was passed down from generation to
generation through storytelling, singing, and
chanting

Answer 12

PRE-COLONIAL
LITERATURE

Question 13

A lullaby; expression of love and affection.

She is at the store buying bread, which is a common errand for mothers in the Philippines.

Mother’s request for the child to sleep.

Answer 13

Ili Ili Tulog Anay

Question 14

Courtship songs used by young men to capture the heart of the girl that they love.

Ex.

Panwagon & Balitao (Ilonggo)
Bayok (Maranao)

Answer 14

Harana

Question 15

Chants that are usually given during exorcisms and thanksgiving
during good harvest.

Answer 15

RELIGIOUS SONGS

Question 16

Are lamentations that contain the roll of good deeds that the dead has done to immortalize his/her good image.

Answer 16

SONGS OF DEATH

Question 17

Are locally sung during drinking sessions.

Ex. Si Felimon

Answer 17

DRINKING SONGS / Tagay

Question 18

What song?

Tambasakan is Filemon’s catch.
often used in traditional dishes.

This shows that Filemon is a simple and
humble man who makes a living by
selling his catch.

This shows that Filemon enjoys a good
drink and that he is content with his
simple pleasures.

Answer 18

Si Filemon

Question 19

Are stories of native Filipinos.

These deal with the power of nature-personified, their
submission to a deity- Bathala.

Answer 19

FOLK TALES

Question 20

Tackle the natural to strange occurences of the earth and how things were created with an aim to give an explanation to things.

Answer 20

MYTH

Question 21

Explains the origins of the Tagalog people.
The story also teaches important lessons
about love, family, and community.

Answer 21

Malakas at Maganda

Question 22

The myth is a story about the importance of compromise and communication. The sea and the sky were unable to resolve
their quarrel because they were too proud to compromise. They also failed to communicate their feelings to each other
effectively.

Answer 22

Pag-aaway ng
Dagat at Langit

Question 23

Short stories that cater the children of the native Filipinos and are usually bounded by good manners.

Ex.
The Rabbit and the Tortoise
The Ant and the Grasshopper

Answer 23

FABLES

Question 24

The fable teaches us that it is important to be humble and to respect our competitors. The rabbit learns a valuable lesson when he is defeated by the tortoise. He learns that it
is important to give his best effort, even if he is confident in his abilities.

Answer 24

The Rabbit and the Tortoise

Question 25

The fable also teaches us the importance of responsibility. The ant is responsible for her own well-being. She does not rely on others to take care of her. The grasshopper is irresponsible. He relies on
others to help him when he is in need.

Answer 25

The Ant and the Grasshopper

Question 26

Very lengthy narratives that are based on oral traditions. These contain encounters of fighters,
stereotypical princes or heroes that save a damsel in distress.

Ex.
Hinilawod
Biag ni Lam-ang

Answer 26

EPICS

Question 27

Is a Visayan epic poem that tells the story
of the three brothers, Labaw Donggon,
Humadapnon, and Dumalapdap. The
brothers embark on a series of adventures,
including defeating monsters and rescuing
damsels in distress.

Answer 27

Hinilawod

Question 28

Lam-ang is an important epic in Filipino
literature because it celebrates the values
of heroism, courage, and strength. The
poem also teaches important lessons
about the importance of community and
family.

Answer 28

Biag ni Lam-ang