21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World: Texts and Authors from the Regions – Practice Flashcards

100 practice flashcards covering major texts, regions, forms, and terms from the lecture notes on 21st Century Philippine regional literature.

Which epic is from the Ilocos Region?

Biag ni Lam-ang.

Biag ni Lam-ang is an epic from which region?

Ilocos Region.

In Biag ni Lam-ang, who is Lam-ang's missing father?

Don Juan.

The Legend of Magat River is from which region?

Cagayan Valley.

What creature does Magat save a maiden from in The Legend of Magat River?

A python.

The Legend of Magat River is an example of which type of literature?

Legend.

Aliguyon is an epic from which region?

CAR.

Name the two fighters in Aliguyon.

Aliguyon and Pumbakhayon.

Footnote to Youth is a work from which region?

NCR (National Capital Region).

Ibalon (Ibalong) is an epic from which region?

Bicol Region.

Ibalon features three heroes; name them.

Baltog, Handiong, Bantong.

Atin Cu Pung Singsing is a children's folk song from which region?

Central Luzon.

Tagbanua Myth belongs to which region?

MIMAROPA.

Tagbanua Myth centers on the first man named Adan who what?

Was like a stone and could not speak.

The Legend of Maria Makiling is about a mountain in Laguna guarded by whom?

A fairy named Maria (Mariang Makiling).

Which legend tells the origin of the province Batangas?

Ang Alamat ng Batangas.

Batangas got its name from which word?

Batangan (log carrying a Sto. Niño).

In Visayas, what are poems called?

Binalaybay.

In Visayas, what are stories called?

Asoy or Sugilanon.

In Visayas, what are riddles called?

Paktakon.

In Visayas, what are proverbs called?

Hurubaton.

What are lullabies called in Visayas?

Ili-ili.

Ambahan is defined as what?

A long song alternately sung by a soloist and a chorus.

What is Siday?

A long poetic battle between two paid poets representing two families pursuing marriage.

What is Balitaw?

A love song sung by a man and a woman in a debating manner.

Hinilawod belongs to which region?

Western Visayas.

Hinilawod narrates the story of which goddess and her suitors?

The goddess Alunsina and her suitors; a mortal from Halawod, Datu Paubari.

Which Panay tale tells the seven deadly sins?

The Fall of Polobulac.

Bowaon and Totoon is a Waray folktale about what?

Falsehood and Truth.

Si Amomongo at Si Iput-iput is a fable about which characters?

A gorilla and a firefly.

Sicalac and Sicavay is a creation myth about which figures?

Captan and Maguayan who created earth.

Catalina of Dumaguete is a legend about a girl who saved Dumaguete from what?

The Moros.

Hinilawod is the oldest epic of Panay. From which region is it?

Western Visayas.

The Legend of Maria Makiling is associated with which island group?

Luzon (CALABARZON region).

CALABARZON is located in which island group?

Luzon.

Luzon is the largest island group and is divided into how many regions?

Eight.

Name three major regional languages in Luzon.

Bikolano, Ilokano, Kapampangan.

Name two additional major Luzon languages listed in the notes.

Pangasinense, Tagalog.

Name some ethnic groups found in Luzon.

Aetas, Igorots, Ibalois, Mangyans, Apayaos, Kalingas, Itnegs.

What does MIMAROPA stand for?

Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan.

What are the major Mindanao languages listed in the notes?

Chavacano, Maguindanao, Maranao, Tausug.

Which region in Mindanao includes Maranao and Tausug as languages?

Mindanao (overall region).

Name two Mindanao ethnic groups mentioned in the notes.

Maranao, Maguindanao.

Ulahingan is an epic from which Mindanao region?

SOCCSKSARGEN.

Ag Tobig Nog Keboklagan is from which Mindanao region?

Zamboanga Peninsula.

How Cagayan de Oro Got Its Name is a legend from which Mindanao region?

Northern Mindanao.

Tulalang is a Tulalang folktale from which Mindanao region?

CARAGA Region.

The Maguindanao Tale of the Faithful Wife is from which Mindanao region?

ARMM.

The Origin of Davao is from which Mindanao region?

Davao Region.

Which Mindanao narrative is associated with the buklog festival?

Ag Tobig Nog Keboklagan.

Which Mindanao legend explains the origin of a place’s name meaning 'shameful peace'?

How Cagayan de Oro Got Its Name.

What does Philippine regional literature reflect according to the notes?

A diverse group of works grounded on traditional folktales, socio-political histories, and real-life experiences.

What values does regional literature promote according to the module?

Filipino cultural values and daily struggles; it instills lessons.

What is frequently involved in myths according to the activity guidelines?

Diwata (deity/guardian spirit).

Which source is credited as a reference for the module’s content?

Beyond Borders (Reading Literature in the 21st century) by Maria Gabriela P. Martin et al.

Which government department is cited as a reference in the notes?

Department of Education – Alternative Delivery Mode (DepEd-ADM).

Which epic from Luzon features a premonition about a monster fish called berkakan?

Biag ni Lam-ang.

Which epic from Luzon is associated with the Ilocos Region?

Biag ni Lam-ang.

Which region is Biag ni Lam-ang associated with besides being an epic from the Ilocos Region?

Luzon.

Which region does the legend The Legend of Magat River originate from?

Cagayan Valley.

Which region is The Legend of Maria Makiling associated with?

CALABARZON (Luzon).

Which region is The Legend of Maria Makiling located in within the Philippines?

CALABARZON (Luzon).

Which form in Visayas means a long, rhymed proverb or poem collection term?

Ambahan (long song)

What is the Visayan term for proverbs?

Hurubaton.

Which Visayan term refers to a love song performed in debate?

Balitaw.

Which Visayan term refers to two lines of rhymed expressions used as proverbs?

Hurubaton.

Which epic from Panay narrates the life of Alunsina and her lovers?

Hinilawod.

Which creation myth from Central Visayas involves Captan and Maguayan?

Sicalac and Sicavay.

Which Central Visayan legend centers on a Dumaguete girl with mysterious powers?

Catalina of Dumaguete.

Which Miramoro region legend tells of a man who could not speak as a first man named Adan?

Tagbanua Myth.

Which epic from CAR covers mortal combats to settle a feud?

Aliguyon.

Which Mindanao epic is connected to the buklog festival?

Ag Tobig Nog Keboklagan.

Which Mindanao region is known for the Kalagan natives in its origin story?

Davao Region (The Origin of Davao).

Which region is home to the legend How Cagayan de Oro Got Its Name?

Northern Mindanao.

Which Mindanao language creole is listed among the major languages?

Chavacano.

Which text is described as the oldest epic of Panay?

Hinilawod.

Which region do the epics Aliguyon and Tulalang originate from?

Aliguyon – CAR; Tulalang – CARAGA Region.

What is the different regional language in Mindanao which is not Austronesian but a creole?

Chavacano.

What is the main function of the 'babalaybay' in Visayas literature?

It refers to poems in Visayas.

Which area is CALABARZON's region in the context of the notes?

Luzon.

Which region's literature includes 'Siday' as a form?

Visayas.

Which epic features a goddess Alunsina in Panay?

Hinilawod.

Which region's major languages include Bikolano, Ilokano, Kapampangan, Pangasinense, and Tagalog?

Luzon.

What is the purpose of the comics rubric in Activity 4 of the notes?

To evaluate creativity, theme, characters, landscape, and language in a province story.

Which epic is linked to the Ilocos Region and includes a warning sign of a staircase dancing?

Biag ni Lam-ang.

Which region is associated with The Legend of Magat River's first version?

Cagayan Valley.

Which Mindanao region is associated with the Kalagans in The Origin of Davao?

Davao Region.

Name a major Mindanao epic that is chanted during a festival.

Ag Tobig Nog Keboklagan.

Which region includes the province of Batangas in its literature examples?

CALABARZON.

Which region is known for 'Tagbanua Myth' and its Adan who could not speak?

MIMAROPA.

Which Visayan form is used for long competition between poets?

Siday.

Which epic from Luzon features a hero who seeks his missing father?

Biag ni Lam-ang.

Which region's literature includes the work Footnote to Youth?

NCR.

Which epic from CAR features a feud settled by combat between Aliguyon and Pumbakhayon?

Aliguyon.

Which regional literature feature includes 'Mariang Makiling' as a central figure?

The Legend of Maria Makiling (CALABARZON, Luzon).

What is the meaning of 'Ili-ili' in Visayas literature?

Lullabies.

Which creation myth narrative from Panay includes a bamboo producing humans?

Sicalac and Sicavay.

Which Mindanao region is Home to the 'Maguindanao Tale of the Faithful Wife'?

ARMM.

Which Mindanao region contains the 'How Cagayan de Oro Got Its Name' legend?

Northern Mindanao.

Which epic is associated with the goddess Alunsina from Panay?

Hinilawod.