Topic 4: PHILIPPINE CARTOONS Flashcards
It is an exaggerated portrayal for humor or satire.
Caricature
It is a cartoon expressing political opinions.
Political caricature
He is a historian specializing in Philippine political history.
Alfred McCoy
A compilation of 377 political cartoons from the American colonial period.
Philippine Cartoons
A cartoon showing politicians passing power like a crown.
It’s Not a Hereditary Crown
A cartoon depicting Uncle Sam rationing porridge to politicians.
The Loss of Prestige
A period when the free press emerged strongly in the Philippines.
American occupation
It reflects societal and political issues in Philippine history.
Political cartoons
A notable work by Alfred McCoy about Filipino families.
An Anarchy of Families
The original Italian term for caricature.
Caricatura
The purpose of political caricatures.
To express opinions and provoke critical thinking.
The award McCoy received for his book in 1985.
Philippine Catholic Mass Media Award
The book that won McCoy the National Book Award for History in 1986.
Philippine Cartoons
A Filipino artist who contributed political cartoons.
Fernando Amorsolo
A publication where “The Loss of Prestige” was featured.
Lipang Kalabaw
The political period covered by McCoy’s cartoons.
1900–1941
A commentary on the Philippine free press and its effects.
Satire in political cartoons
The influence of cartoons on beliefs and behaviors.
Media effects
It highlights the transition from Spanish to American rule.
McCoy’s political cartoons
McCoy’s research focus besides Philippine history.
Global opium trafficking
TRUE or FALSE
Alfred McCoy is a Filipino historian.
False (He is an American historian).
TRUE or FALSE
Political caricatures reflect societal and political issues.
True
TRUE or FALSE
Media messages only influence short-term beliefs.
False (They can have short-term or long-lasting effects
TRUE or FALSE
Caricatures are always insulting.
False (They can be complimentary or neutral).
TRUE or FALSE
Fernando Amorsolo was a political cartoonist during the American period.
True
TRUE or FALSE
Cartoons compiled by McCoy remain relevant today.
True
TRUE or FALSE
The free press was suppressed during the American period.
False (It emerged strongly during this time).
TRUE or FALSE
McCoy’s collection won a Gintong Aklat Award in 1897.
False (Philippine Cartoons won in 1986).
