SUMOBA, ANTONETTE S.

- IRANUN TRIBE

BSED ENGLISH 4B

1. Which ethnic group in the Philippines is known for their distinct culture and
traditions?

a) Iranun

b) Maguindanao

c) Tausug

d) Maranao

Answer: a) Iranun

2. What is the dominant religion practiced by the Iranun people?

a) Christianity

b) Buddhism

c) Animism

d) Islam

Answer: d) Islam

3. Iranun cultural identity is strongly tied to their ancestral lands, where are most
Iranun communities located in the Philippines?

a) Visayas region

b) Luzon region

c) Mindanao region

d) Palawan region

Answer: c) Mindanao region

4. Iranun traditional dances often performed at night during full moon to entertain
Iranun men and women who had worked hard during day, it is also performed to
welcome dignitaries and celebrate newborns?

a) Singkil

b) Tinikling

c) Kuratsa

d) Dayang Sulud Sulampid

Answer: d) Dayang Sulud Sulampid

5. Iranun cuisine is known for its flavorful use of spices, which popular dish of
Iranun often utilizes turmeric?

a) Pagi

b) Pinaparan

c) Palapa

d) Banisil

Answer: b) Pinaparan

c) Palapa

6. What is a dowry?

a) A payment made by the groom's family to the bride's family

b) A gift given by the bride's family to the groom's family

c) A contribution made by the groom's family to the wedding expenses

d) A sum of money given to the bride by the groom before the wedding

Answer: a) A payment made by the groom's family to the bride's family

7. Which of the following is true regarding the dowry in the Iranun wedding
process?

a) The dowry is only given in the form of cash.

b) The dowry can include a combination of cash, jewelry, and other valuable items.

c) The groom's family is not allowed to contribute to the dowry.

d) The dowry is given to the bride's family after the wedding ceremony.

Answer: b) The dowry can include a combination of cash, jewelry, and other valuable
items.

8. Which of the following is NOT typically included in the Iranun dowry?

a) Land

b) Gold jewelry

c) Livestock

d) Furniture

Answer: d) Furniture

9. It is a Maguindanaon term, which means “offering”, and is usually conducted

during any celebrations to give thanks to Almighty God for the blessings He has
extended.

a) Festival

b) Burial

c) Kanduli

d) Wedding

Answer: c) Kanduli
10. What is the Iranun tribe way of life?

a) Fishing

b) Dancing

c) Farming

d) All of the above

Answer: a) Fishing

b) Farming