1.) What is the origin of the word "literature"? 1.) What is the origin of the word "literature"?

a) Latin word "liber" b) Latin word "littera" c) Greek word "lithos" d) Greek word "logos" a) Latin word "liber" b) Latin word "littera" c) Greek word "lithos" d) Greek word "logos"
2.) Which of the following is NOT a major form of Philippine literature during the pre-colonial period? 2.) Which of the following is NOT a major form of Philippine literature during the pre-colonial period?
a) Folk Songs b) Epics c) Novel d) Folk Tales a) Folk Songs b) Epics c) Novel d) Folk Tales
3.) Which of the following is a characteristic of pre-colonial Philippine literature? 3.) Which of the following is a characteristic of pre-colonial Philippine literature?
a) Written in formal English b) Based mostly on oral traditions c) Authored by famous individuals d) Focused on futuristic themes a) Written in formal English b) Based mostly on oral traditions c) Authored by famous individuals d) Focused on futuristic themes
4.) What type of poetry is most common in Philippine literature, focusing on expressing feelings rather than telling a story? 4.) What type of poetry is most common in Philippine literature, focusing on expressing feelings rather than telling a story?
a) Narrative Poetry b) Dramatic Poetry c) Lyric Poetry d) Epic Poetry a) Narrative Poetry b) Dramatic Poetry c) Lyric Poetry d) Epic Poetry
5.) Which of the following is a characteristic of a literary text? 5.) Which of the following is a characteristic of a literary text?
a) It only contains factual information. b) It uses complex scientific terms. a) It only contains factual information. b) It uses complex scientific terms.
c) It narrates a story and expresses emotions. d) It avoids the use of literary devices like metaphors. c) It narrates a story and expresses emotions. d) It avoids the use of literary devices like metaphors.
6.) What is the period before colonization of a region or territory? 6.) What is the period before colonization of a region or territory?
a. Colonial b. Post-colonial c. Pre-colonial d. Pre-history a. Colonial b. Post-colonial c. Pre-colonial d. Pre-history
7.) What is the official system of writing in the Philippines which already existed even during the pre-Spanish period? 7.) What is the official system of writing in the Philippines which already existed even during the pre-Spanish period?
a. Alibata b. Baybayin c. Cuneiform d. Hieroglyphics a. Alibata b. Baybayin c. Cuneiform d. Hieroglyphics
8.) Which best describes the type of education during the pre-colonial period? 8.) Which best describes the type of education during the pre-colonial period?
a. Bias b. Formal c. Harsh and strict d. Imitative and informal a. Bias b. Formal c. Harsh and strict d. Imitative and informal
9.) These pertain to a type of a long narrative poem mainly focusing on the heroic achievements and deeds of the main 9.) These pertain to a type of a long narrative poem mainly focusing on the heroic achievements and deeds of the main
character. a. Epics b. Idioms c. Proverbs d. Riddles character. a. Epics b. Idioms c. Proverbs d. Riddles
10.) It is another favorite poem consisting of four rhyming lines of 7 syllables each. 10.) It is another favorite poem consisting of four rhyming lines of 7 syllables each.
a. Epic b. Sonnet c. Haiku d. Tanaga a. Epic b. Sonnet c. Haiku d. Tanaga
11.) What is true about the pre-colonial period? 11.) What is true about the pre-colonial period?
a. Our limited access to pre-colonial literature is because of the absence of a system of writing during this period. a. Our limited access to pre-colonial literature is because of the absence of a system of writing during this period.
b. Trading with foreign neighboring countries resulted in the diversity of our cultures. b. Trading with foreign neighboring countries resulted in the diversity of our cultures.
c. Foreign countries did not influence ancient Filipinos. c. Foreign countries did not influence ancient Filipinos.
d. Many literary forms were written during this period. d. Many literary forms were written during this period.
12.) Which subject or theme was prevalent in pre-colonial literature? 12.) Which subject or theme was prevalent in pre-colonial literature?
a. Daily encounters and activities in life b.Sense of nationalism c. Poverty d. Religion a. Daily encounters and activities in life b.Sense of nationalism c. Poverty d. Religion
13) What is common about legends and myths? 13) What is common about legends and myths?
a. They both provide explanations as to the origin of something or someone. a. They both provide explanations as to the origin of something or someone.
b. They both tell the heroic deeds of a certain character. b. They both tell the heroic deeds of a certain character.
c. Characters both have supernatural powers. c. Characters both have supernatural powers.
d. These are both inspired by true experiences. d. These are both inspired by true experiences.
13.) This was used in witchcraft or enchantment, especially in remote places in the Visayas. 13.) This was used in witchcraft or enchantment especially in remote places in the Visayas.
a. Bulong b. Legends c. Oral d. Myth a. Bulong b. Legends c. Oral d. Myth
14. What is true about pre-colonial literature? 14. What is true about pre-colonial literature?
a. Literature does not exist in this period. b. Literature during this period was mostly written. a. Literature does not exist in this period. b. Literature during this period was mostly written.
c. Modern people still enjoy primitive literature. d.Modern people do not enjoy primitive literature. c. Modern people still enjoy primitive literature. d.Modern people do not enjoy primitive literature.
15. It refers to the specific traits of literary works that define a generation or period in history. 15. It refers to the specific traits of literary works that define a generation or period in history.
a. Tradition b. Literary Elements c. Genre d. Literature a. Tradition b. Literary Elements c. Genre d. Literature
True or False: True or False:
16. The term "literature" can only refer to written works. 16. The term "literature" can only refer to written works.
17. Philippine literature during the pre-colonial period was heavily influenced by Spanish colonization. 17. Philippine literature during the pre-colonial period was heavily influenced by Spanish colonization.
18. Legends in pre-colonial Philippine literature are stories about the origin of things, places, or names. 18. Legends in pre-colonial Philippine literature are stories about the origin of things, places, or names.
19. Alibata was the ancient pre-Spanish form of writing in the Philippines. 19. Alibata was the ancient pre-Spanish form of writing in the Philippines.
20. The oral literature of the pre-colonial period had no significant impact on modern Philippine literature. 20. The oral literature of the pre-colonial period had no significant impact on modern Philippine literature.
Short Answer: (2 points each) Short Answer: (2 points each)
1. Explain the significance of studying the history of Philippine literature. 1. Explain the significance of studying the history of Philippine literature.
2. Describe two major forms of literature during the pre-colonial period. 2. Describe two major forms of literature during the pre-colonial period.
3. What are the common themes or subjects found in pre-colonial Philippine literature? 3. What are the common themes or subjects found in pre-colonial Philippine literature?
4. How did the lack of a formal education system during the pre-colonial period influence the literature of that time? 4. How did the lack of a formal education system during the pre-colonial period influence the literature of that time?
5. What role did oral traditions play in preserving Philippine literature before the Spanish colonization? 5. What role did oral traditions play in preserving Philippine literature before the Spanish colonization?