Pre Colonial Period

Question 1

Rhymed puzzles used for entertainment.

Answer 1

Riddles (Bugtong)

Question 2

Short rhymed verses offering wisdom or moral lessons.

Answer 2

Proverbs (Salawikain)

Question 3

Seven-syllable lines with identical rhyme.

Answer 3

Monoriming Heptasyllabic Lines

Question 4

A four-line monoriming poem expressing emotions.

Answer 4

Tanaga

Question 5

Expressed various aspects of life:

Answer 5

Folk Songs

Question 6

Calming song for babies.

Answer 6

Lullaby (Hele)

Question 7

Serenades.

Answer 7

Love Songs (Harana, Balitao, Bayok, Tapat)

Question 8

Mangyan song about relationships and social values.

Answer 8

Ambahan

Question 9

Songs for labor tasks.

Answer 9

Work Songs (Kalusan, Soliranin, Mambayu)

Question 10

Drinking songs.

Answer 10

Tagay

Question 11

Dirges for the dead.

Answer 11

Kanogon, Annako, Dung-aw

Question 12

Stories explaining traditions and beliefs:

•Origin Myths
•Hero Tales
•Fables
•Legends

Answer 12

Folk Narratives

Question 13

Long heroic stories, often chanted during rituals and celebrations.

Answer 13

Epics

Question 14

Early forms of drama

Answer 14

Rituals & Dances

Question 15

Examples of Love songs

Answer 15

Harana, Balitao, Bayok, Tapat

Question 16

Examples of Work songs

Answer 16

Kalusan, Soliranin, Mambayu