LONG TEST IN ARTS 7 4TH GRADING PERIOD

Name:_______________________________________ Score:_____________________________
Section:______________________________________ Date:_____________________________

TRUE OR FALSE
Write word TRUE if the statement is correct, and FALSE if the statement is not correct. Write your answer on
the space provided.
____________1. Mindanao is the southernmost region of The Philippines.
____________2. Asik dance is performed by a solo maiden, adorned with fine beads make-up, and a long head
scarf.
____________3. Blit B'laan is a courtship dance of the B'laan people of Davao del Sur in which the dancers
mimic the behavior of forest birds in the mating season.
____________4. Itik-Itik is a Philippines folk dance form created by imitating the “movements of a duck” such
as wading, flying, and short steps and splashing water on their backs like the ducks do.
____________5. Janggay or 'Igal Janggay" is one Badjao dance that is performed to the tradition of the
Pangalay.
____________6. Kappa Malong-malong, also called Sambi sa Malong, is a dance that originates from the
Maranao tribes of Mindanao in the Philippines.
____________7. The malong is a traditional “tube skirt” made of hand-woven multi-colored cotton cloth,
bearing a variety of geometric or ‘okir’ designs – a term used for geometric and flowing de-signs.
____________8. Kasanduayan dance came from Marawi City, Lanao del Norte.
____________9. Kini means the Royal Dance.
____________10. Maglangka dance which originated from Jolo, Sulu is classified under Muslim Dance.
____________11. Pangalay is a traditional Tausug dance characterized by elaborate body postures and gestures
and the graceful arm and hand movement of the dancer, amplified by the use of janggay or metal claws.
____________12. Sagayan is a Philippine war dance performed by both the Maguindanao and Maranao
depicting in dramatic fashion the steps their hero, Prince Bantugan, took upon wearing his armaments, the war
he fought in and his subsequent victory afterwards.
____________13. Singkil or Sayaw sa Kasingkil originated from the Maranao people who inhabit the shores of
Taal Lake.
____________14. The tutup is a colorful dome-shaped food cover fashioned by Tausug people from a local
variety of a screw pine or at times nipa.
____________15. Tutup is an occupational dance from Laminusa, Sulu which is famous for making a unique
and finely-crafted food cover.

____________16. Alkamfor is a couple dance from Leyte, a province of the Philippines located in the Visayas
group of islands.
____________17. Cariñosa is a Philippine folk dance of Hispanic origin.
____________18. The word cariñosa is from the Spanish cariñosa meaning the affectionate one.
____________19. Kinaranza is folk dance that originated from Kalibo, Aklan.
____________20. Kinaransa from karansa is better described as the reaction of someone who moves with a
body jerk when surprised or tickled or poked on the side.
____________21. Kuratsa is one of the traditional dances in Legaspi and Samar province. ____________22.
Lawiswis Kawayan is dance in the Visayas Region by the Waray people.
____________23. Lawiswis Kawayan dance is not only danced by the Waray but also by the Filipinos in
different region of the Philippines and come up with five versions of the Lawiswis Kawayan dance.
____________24. One version of Lawisiwis Kawayan folk dance usually dances during house blessing.
____________25. Maglalatik is an indigenous dance from the Philippines in which coconut shell halves are
secured onto the dancers' hands and on vests upon which are hung four or six more coconut shell halves.

____________26. Panderetas means "tambourines" in Spanish.

____________27. Panderetas was named after the jingle-less tambourines carried by the females and it
originated from Tanza, Iloilo.
____________28. The polka, considered the national dance of Bohemia (Czechoslovakia), was among the first
dances introduced by the early European immigrants to the Philippines and by Filipinos who had been to
Europe.
____________29. The Tiklos is a native peasant dance of Leyte. Very early in the morning, the leader of the
tiklos beats the tambora, a Tiklos (also called “pintakasi”) is the Waray equivalent to the “bayanihan”.
____________30. Tinikling originated in the island of Bohol in the Visayas.
____________31. "Abaruray" is a contraction of the words "Aba" and "Ruray".
____________32. "Aba!" is an exclamation which is equivalent to "Hey!", "Hi!", or "Hail!" in English.
____________33. "Ruray" is a nickname for Maora.
____________34. Alitaptap dance originated from the province of Bataan.
____________35. The term alitaptap refers to an insect that flies only at night and looks like it is carrying a
lamp.
____________36. Ballangbang originated from the Mountain Province of the Philippines.
____________37. Ballangbang is a celebratory dance for victories in tribal wars and headhunting expeditions.
____________38. Bendayan is a circle dance, popularly called Bendian, of Ibaloi.
____________39. Bendayan is also performed with the festival hymn composed by Professor Macario Fronda
during the Panagbenga Festival.
____________40. Binasuan is a folk dance that originated in Bayambang, Pangasinan.
____________41. The word “Binasuan” means “with the use of drinking glasses”.
____________42. People dance Binasuan at birthdays, and festivals.
____________43. Sayaw sa Bangko (“dance on a bench”) is a folk dance from the Pangasinan province of the
Philippines.
____________44. “Bulaklakan” refers to green orchids and other flowering plants.
____________45. The karatong or Kalatong is struck to a fast rhythm, in the hopes of attracting good luck and
driving away evil spirits.

II. FOLK DANCES OF THE PHILIPPINES

Identify the origin of the following dance. Write your answer from the space provided. (LUZON,
VISAYAS, MINDANAO)
____________1. Abaruray
____________2. Alitaptap
____________3. Ballangbang
____________4. Bendian
____________5. Binasuan
____________6. Idudu
____________7. La Jota
____________8. Kalapati
____________9. Karatong
____________10. Sayaw sa Bangko
____________11. Banga
____________12. Bulaklakan
____________13. Kalatong
____________14. Itneg
____________15. Pandango sa Baso
____________16. Hapayan
____________17. Alkamfor
____________18. Lawiswis Kawayan
____________19. Cariñosa
____________20. Kinaranza
____________21. Kuratsa
____________22. Maglalatik
____________23. Panderetas
____________24. Polka
____________25. Tiklos
____________26. Tinikling
____________27. Kandang-kandang
____________28. Regatones
____________29. Inalimango
____________30. Tinolabong
____________31. Gaway-gaway
____________32. Asik
____________33. Blit B'laan
____________34. Itik-Itik
____________35. Kappa Malong-malong
____________36. Kasanduayan
____________37. Kini Kini
____________38. Maglangka
____________39. Pangalay
____________40. Sagayan
____________41. Singkil
____________42. Tutup
____________43. Sambi sa Malong
____________44. Sayaw sa Kasingkil
____________45. Igal Janggay

MULTIPLE CHOICE
Classification of Folk Dance According to Nature
Identify the different classification of folk dance according to nature described in the following statements.
Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. These dances are those that depict the actions of a particular occupation.
A. Occupational Dances C. Religious/Ceremonial Dances
B. Comic Dances D. Game Dances

2. These dances are those associated with religion, vows, and ceremonies.
A. Religious/Ceremonial Dances C. Wedding Dances
B. Game Dances D. Comic Dances

3. These dances are those that depict funny movements for entertainment.
A. Festival Dances C. Occupational Dances
B. Comic Dances D. Wedding Dances
4. These dances are those that are done with play elements.
A. Wedding Dances C. Courtship Dances
B. Festival Dances D. Game Dances

5. These dances are those dances that are performed during wedding feasts.
A. Wedding Dances C. Makonggo
B. Sagayan D. War Dances

6. These dances depict the art of courtship.

A. Sagayan C. Festival Dances
B. Courtship Dances D. Religious/Ceremonial Dances

7. These are those dances that are suitable for special occasions.
A. Festival Dances C. Game Dances
B. Wedding Dances D. Sagayan

8. These dances symbolize manhood

A. Wedding Dances C. Courtship Dances
B. Festival Dances D. War Dances

9. It is a Philippine war dance performed by both the Maguindanao and Maranao depicting in dramatic fashion
the steps their hero, Prince Bantugan, took upon wearing his armaments, the war he fought in, and his
subsequent victory afterwards.
A. Sagayan C. War Dances
B. Festival Dances D. Wedding Dances

10. It is a comic dance which originated in Sta. Maria, Bulacan. A solo performer imitates the movements
characteristic of a monkey, its gestures and grimaces.
A. Occupational Dances C. Game Dances
B. Makonggo D. War Dances