QUIZ: PRINCESS URDUJA

DIRECTIONS: Read the questions carefully and select the letter of your answer.

1. Who ruled over Pangasinan?

a) King Dalisay
b) Princess Urduja
c) Prince Urduja
d) King Urduja
2. What was the name of the weak and cowardly son of King Dalisay?
a) Prince Urduja
b) Prince Bantugan
c) Prince Dalisay
d) It was not mentioned.
3. Who wanted to lead the army to battle?
a) Prince Urduja
b) King Dalisay
c) Princess Rama
d) Princess Urduja
4. What was the name of the enemy attacking the kingdom?
a) King Ravana
b) Princess Sita
c) Prince Rama
d) Not mentioned in the story
5. Who won a great victory over the enemy?
a) King Dalisay
b) Prince Urduja
c) Princess Urduja
d) King Ravana
6. What type of army did Princess Urduja create?
a) Army of noble men
b) Army of captive slaves
c) Army of noble women, slave girls, and captive slaves
d) Army of foreign warriors
7. Who advised Princess Urduja to get married?
a) King Dalisay
b) Prince Urduja
c) Her council of wise old women
d) Not mentioned in the story
8. What condition did Princess Urduja set for marriage?
a) The suitor must defeat her in a fair fight
b) The suitor must prove their loyalty
c) The suitor must bring her riches and treasures
d) The suitor must be from a neighboring kingdom
9. Who visited Princess Urduja's realm and wrote about her in his memoirs?
a) Ibn Batutu
b) King Ravana
c) King Dalisay
d) Prince Urduja
10. What language did Princess Urduja greet Ibn Batutu in?
a) Arabic
b) Chinese
c) Malay
d) Hindi
11. What was the principal furnishing of the hall in Princess Urduja's court?
a) Carved stools of sandalwood
b) Embroidered silk curtains
c) Goblets and beakers of gold
d) Throne made of sandalwood with gold plaques
12. Princess Urduja was famous for her:
a) Intelligence and power
b) Wealth and riches
c) Bravery and hospitality
d) All of the above
13. Princess Urduja's conquests extended to which part of Luzon?
a) Southern Luzon
b) Eastern Luzon
c) Western Luzon
d) Northern Luzon, as far north as Aparri, Cagayan
14. Princess Urduja's victories were known throughout:
a) Asia
b) Europe
c) Africa
d) The Americas
15. What did Princess Urduja wear on her arms and neck?
a) Expensive clothes
b) Cold ornaments
c) Golden jewelry
d) Silk garments
16. Princess Urduja's palace was famous for its:
a) Size and grandeur
b) Gardens and courtyards
c) Libraries and study rooms
d) Splendor and opulence
17. Who were the members of Princess Urduja's special council?
a) Wise old women
b) Captive slaves
c) Noble warriors
d) Foreign ambassadors
18. Which traveler provided a detailed account of Princess Urduja's court?
a) Ibn Batutu
b) Marco Polo
c) Christopher Columbus
d) Ferdinand Magellan
19. Princess Urduja's fame as a warrior and conqueror was primarily due to her:
a) Wealth and resources
b) Bravery and daring
c) Beauty and charm
d) Political alliances
20. Princess Urduja's audience hall was finished in what type of wood?
a) Sandalwood
b) Oak
c) Teak
d) Mahogany
21. What type of cups were used to drink Chinese wines in Princess Urduja's court?
a) Silver cups
b) Ceramic cups
c) Crystal cups
d) Golden cups
22. Princess Urduja's rule extended as far north as:
a) Aparri
b) Manila
c) Davao
d) Cebu
23. How did Princess Urduja greet Ibn Batutu in his own language?
a) She wrote a letter in Arabic
b) She recited a poem in Arabic
c) She spoke in Arabic
d) She sent him a gift in Arabic
24. What impressed Ibn Batutu about Princess Urduja's court?
a) The abundance of gold and jewels
b) The impressive architecture of the palace
c) The hospitality and generosity of the people
d) The combination of luxury and knowledge
25. According to Otley Beyet, an authority on Philippine anthropology, what was the
status of Malay women during that age?
a) They were weak and oppressed
b) They held positions of great influence and power
c) They were confined to their homes
d) They were excluded from public life
26. Princess Urduja's ambition after hearing about the riches of Hindustan was to:
a) Conquer that empire
b) Establish trade relations
c) Visit as a diplomatic envoy
d) Learn about its culture
27. What is the significance of sandalwood in Princess Urduja's hall?
a) It symbolizes purity and divinity
b) It is a sign of wealth and luxury
c) It is a sacred wood used for religious rituals
d) It is a traditional material for furniture
28. According to the story, why were the kings and princes of nearby kingdoms afraid to
court Princess Urduja?
a) They were intimidated by her intelligence and power
b) They were already married
c) They had their own kingdoms to rule
d) They did not find her attractive
29. Princess Urduja's special council consisted of:
a) Wise old women
b) Wealthy merchants
c) Skilled warriors
d) Foreign diplomats
30. How did Princess Urduja become wealthy?
a) Through conquests and wars
b) Through trade and commerce
c) Through taxation and tribute
d) Through alliances and marriages