P.E. Folk Dance

The Philippines is rich in ___________.

• minerals

• folk dances

• delicacies

• scenery

Some folk dances are inspired by movements of _________.

• things in nature like birds and insects

• objects

• water and air

• mountains

Which country has the most influences in the culture of the Philippines?

• China

• Japan

• Spain

• USA

What is the nature/background of the dance “Polka sa Nayon”?

• the national dance of the Philippines

• a mock war dance that depicts a fight over coconut meat

• imitate the movement of the tikling bird

• a ballroom polka that was popular in the province of Batangas during the Spanish period

How many figures are there in the dance Polka sa Nayon?

• 3

• 4

• 6

• 7

What is the national dance of the Philippines?

• Tinikling

• Polka sa Nayon

• Cariñosa

• Itik-itik

What is the nature/background of the dance “Cariñosa”?

• a ballroom polka that was popular in the province of Batangas

• a mock war cry dance which is described as a battle for coconuts

• the national dance of the Philippines

• a mimetic folk dance

How many figures are there in the dance Cariñosa?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9