Topic 4: PHILIPPINE CARTOONS

Question 1

It is an exaggerated portrayal for humor or satire.

Answer 1

Caricature

Question 2

It is a cartoon expressing political opinions.

Answer 2

Political caricature

Question 3

He is a historian specializing in Philippine political history.

Answer 3

Alfred McCoy

Question 4

A compilation of 377 political cartoons from the American colonial period.

Answer 4

Philippine Cartoons

Question 5

A cartoon showing politicians passing power like a crown.

Answer 5

It’s Not a Hereditary Crown

Question 6

A cartoon depicting Uncle Sam rationing porridge to politicians.

Answer 6

The Loss of Prestige

Question 7

A period when the free press emerged strongly in the Philippines.

Answer 7

American occupation

Question 8

It reflects societal and political issues in Philippine history.

Answer 8

Political cartoons

Question 9

A notable work by Alfred McCoy about Filipino families.

Answer 9

An Anarchy of Families

Question 10

The original Italian term for caricature.

Answer 10

Caricatura

Question 11

The purpose of political caricatures.

Answer 11

To express opinions and provoke critical thinking.

Question 12

The award McCoy received for his book in 1985.

Answer 12

Philippine Catholic Mass Media Award

Question 13

The book that won McCoy the National Book Award for History in 1986.

Answer 13

Philippine Cartoons

Question 14

A Filipino artist who contributed political cartoons.

Answer 14

Fernando Amorsolo

Question 15

A publication where “The Loss of Prestige” was featured.

Answer 15

Lipang Kalabaw

Question 16

The political period covered by McCoy’s cartoons.

Answer 16

1900–1941

Question 17

A commentary on the Philippine free press and its effects.

Answer 17

Satire in political cartoons

Question 18

The influence of cartoons on beliefs and behaviors.

Answer 18

Media effects

Question 19

It highlights the transition from Spanish to American rule.

Answer 19

McCoy’s political cartoons

Question 20

McCoy’s research focus besides Philippine history.

Answer 20

Global opium trafficking

Question 21

TRUE or FALSE
Alfred McCoy is a Filipino historian.

Answer 21

False (He is an American historian).

Question 22

TRUE or FALSE
Political caricatures reflect societal and political issues.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

TRUE or FALSE
Media messages only influence short-term beliefs.

Answer 23

False (They can have short-term or long-lasting effects

Question 24

TRUE or FALSE
Caricatures are always insulting.

Answer 24

False (They can be complimentary or neutral).

Question 25

TRUE or FALSE
Fernando Amorsolo was a political cartoonist during the American period.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

TRUE or FALSE
Cartoons compiled by McCoy remain relevant today.

Answer 26

True

Question 27

TRUE or FALSE
The free press was suppressed during the American period.

Answer 27

False (It emerged strongly during this time).

Question 28

TRUE or FALSE
McCoy’s collection won a Gintong Aklat Award in 1897.

Answer 28

False (Philippine Cartoons won in 1986).