Southeast Asian Theater Quiz

What is the main characteristic of Southeast Asian theater?

• It only includes vocal performances

• It uses movement, voice, words, and visual elements to express meaning

• It is mainly performed through film and television

• It focuses only on spoken drama and acting

What is zarzuela (or sarsuela) in the Philippines?

• A form of Filipino folk dance

• A traditional Filipino theater form that combines music and drama

• A type of Filipino puppet show

• A Vietnamese musical drama

Which of the following is true about the influence of Spanish colonization on Philippine theater?

• Spanish introduced zarzuela (sarsuela) to the Philippines

• Zarzuela was only introduced after the American colonization

• Zarzuela was initially performed only in Filipino languages

• Spanish did not influence Philippine theater at all

What contributed to the decline of vaudeville in the Philippines?

• The introduction of television

• Financial difficulties and high production costs

• A shift to traditional Filipino folk dances

• The loss of interest in Filipino culture

Which performer popularized vaudeville by impersonating Charlie Chaplin in the Philippines?

• Dennis Marasigan

• Katy de la Cruz

• Canuto Francia (Canupling)

• Franco Laurel

What is the primary feature of Lakhon Bassac in Cambodia?

• A dance-drama focusing on religious themes

• A theatrical performance featuring intricate movements and Vietnamese influence

• A folk dance depicting the lives of villagers

• A puppet show performed in water

Khon, a type of dance drama in Thailand, is primarily associated with which story?

• The epic of the Ramayana

• The life of Buddha

• Thai royalty's history

• Local folklore and legends

In Vietnam, what is a notable feature of water puppetry?

• Puppets are controlled by strings

• Puppets are made of clay and are static

• Puppets are manipulated from under the water using rods

• Puppets are not painted but left in natural wood color

What historical event nearly caused the extinction of Vietnamese water puppetry?

• World War I

• The Vietnam War

• The Japanese occupation

• The French colonial period

Which among the following Filipino folk dance group does not belong to the group?

• UP Filipiniana Dance Group

• Bayanihan of the Philippine Women's University

• Philippine Baranggay Folk Dance Troupe

• DLSU Dance Company