pre-spanish and spanish period literature

Question 1

pre-spanish literature is characterized by:

Answer 1

legends, epics, folk tales, folk song,
myths

Question 2

FOLK TALES

Answer 2

These are narratives about life, quest, love, horror, and comedy where one can get lessons about life

Question 3

Folk songs

Answer 3

reflect and preserve the culture of the early Filipinos. These intend to express the hopes and aspirations, the people’s lifestyles as well as their loves. These are repetitive and sonorous, didactic and naïve

Question 4

Spanish period

Answer 4

1565-1898

Question 5

Spain had occupied the Philippines for

Answer 5

over 300 years

Question 6

Alibata

Answer 6

was the earliest Filipino writing system which was replaced by the Roman alphabet

Question 7

The basis for religious practices was

Answer 7

Christian Doctrine

Question 8

The Passion

Answer 8

This book narrates the Ide and sufferings of Jesus Christ, and it is normally recited during the lent season. 4 versions are available in Tagalog. Each of the adaptation is according to the name of the author

Question 9

Urbana at Felisa

Answer 9

The father of Tagalog classic prose, Modesto during the de Castro authored this book. The book in Tagalog. includes the letters exchanged between the two sisters namely Urbana at Felisa. This book has greatly influenced the behavior of people in society because the letters dealt with good behavior.

Question 10

Ang Mga Dalit Kay Maria (Psalms for Mary)

Answer 10

This is a collection of songs praising Virgin Mary. It was written in 1865 by a Filipino priest, Fr. Mariano Sevilla, which became popular especially during Maytime festival or Flores de Mayo.

Question 11

The Christian Doctrine (Doctrina Cristiana

Answer 11

This was the first Tagalog and Spanish book published in the Philippines in 1593 in Xylography. It was authored by Fr. Juan de Placencia and Fr. Domingo Nieva. It included the Pater Noster (Our Father), Ave Maria (Hail Mary), Regina Coell (Hail Holy Queen), and the Ten Commandments of God, the Commandments of the Catholic Church, the Seven Mortal Sins, How to Confess, and the Cathecism.

Question 12

Libro de los Cuatro Post Primeras de Hombre

Answer 12

This was the first book published in typography

Question 13

Nuestra Senora del Rosario

Answer 13

This was the second book printed in the Philippines authored by Fr. Blancas de San Jose in 1602. It includes the memoirs of saints, novenas, and questions and answers about religion

Question 14

Barlaan and Josephat

Answer 14

This book was the first Biblical story published in the Philippines. Fr. Antonio de Borja translated the book from Greek to Tagalog The published translated book has 556 pages and was believed to be the first Tagalog novel published in the Philippines. This novel was also translated to Ilocano by Agustin Mejia.

Question 15

Tibag

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It means to excavate. This is a ritual to remind the people about the search of Saint Helena for the Holy ross where Jesus Christs nailed and died

Question 16

Lagaylay

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as early as April, ladies are chosen, or mothers volunteer their girls to fulfill a vow or panata during illness or even for a favor received. In Bicol, the people do a ritual offering of praise, respect and love to the Blessed Cross by Saint Helena on the mound she had dug in.

Question 17

Cenaculo

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is a dramatic performance to re-enact the passion and death of Jesus Christ

Question 18

Cantada

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chanted like the Passion

Question 19

Hablada

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has a more dignified theme

Cantada-chanted like the Passion where the lines are spoken in a more deliberate manner showing the rhythmic measure of each verse and stanza

Question 20

Panunuluyan

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is a play where the search of Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph to deliver the baby Jesus is reenacted

Question 21

Salubong

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is an Easter Sunday play. usually held before sunrise, stages the meeting of the Risen Jesus Christ and His Mother

Question 22

Carillo

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also known as shadow play) is a dramatic entertainment performed during dark nights. Cardboard figures before a light against a white sheet are normally used to successfully portray Carillo.

Question 23

Zarzuela

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(also known as the Father of Drama) It is a musical comedy or melodrama. Divided into three acts.

Question 24

Sainete

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is a brief yet exaggerated musical comedy wherein the characters depicted came from the lower class

Question 25

Moro-moro

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is a play held in every city flesta for the individuals to enjoy and commemorate their Christianity

Question 26

Karagatan

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is a poetic competition where a tradition is performed based on a legend about a princess who Dropped her ring into the middle of the ocean and who offered her hand in marriage to anyone who can find it.

Question 27

Balagtasan

Answer 27

is a poetic debate about a socially-relevant topic or issue. This is held in honor of Francisco “Balagtas Baltazar.

Question 28

Dung-aw

Answer 28

is a chant in free verse by a grieving person beside the corpse of the dead.