Quiz on Popular Culture in the Philippine Perspective

What is considered a milestone of popular culture during prehistoric times according to Wertz?

• Television

• Fashion

• Digital Art

• Social Media

Which invention allowed knowledge to spread more widely during the Industrial Age?

• Television

• Movable-type printing press

• Radio

• Internet

What cultural aspect did the opening of the Suez Canal provide to the Philippines?

• Development of local cuisine

• Access to Western novels and music

• Introduction of martial arts

• Establishment of universities

Who is considered the Father of Philippine Cinema?

• Fernando Poe Jr.

• José Nepomuceno

• Ishmael Bernal

• Lino Brocka

Which of the following was a significant form of entertainment introduced during the Spanish colonization?

• Hip-hop

• Kundiman

• Zarzuela

• Vaudeville

What was a major influence on Filipino lifestyle during the American occupation?

• Chinese cuisine

• Traditional Filipino clothing

• American fashion and food

• Spanish architecture

Which event marked the beginning of the Americanization of the Philippines?

• Independence from Spain

• World War II

• The opening of the Suez Canal

• Spanish-American War

What was a notable trend in Filipino entertainment after World War II?

• Decline of cinema

• Rise of television

• Increased theater performances

• Popularity of radio dramas

Which decade is referred to as the 'Japan decade' in the Philippines?

• 1980s

• 2010s

• 1990s

• 2000s

What is the term used for the wave of South Korean culture that became popular in the 2000s?

• Cultural Fusion

• Asian Wave

• K-Pop Revolution

• Hallyu Wave