HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF BRGY. BATANG - QUIZ

What was Barangay Batang originally composed of?

• Layon, Pinit, and Bay

• Pinit, Bay, and San Vicente

• Bay, Layon, and San Jose

• Batang, Bay, and Ligao

How did Barangay Batang get its name according to one story?

• From a large rock blocking the road

• From a big tree believed to float during floods

• From a group of settlers called the Batang tribe

• From a river that flows through the barangay

What does the Bicol word “batang” mean?

• A large tree

• A storm

• An obstacle or hindrance

• A pathway

Why did early inhabitants create a trail in Barangay Batang?

• To protect themselves from wild animals

• To improve their farming activities

• To connect to nearby towns

• To make room for a river

What happened to a large tree during a stormy day that influenced the name Batang?

• It was cut down by settlers

• It was struck by lightning and blocked the trail

• It became a landmark for travelers

• It was used to build houses

Who were among the early residents of Barangay Batang?

• Querela, Cañaveral, Persia, Maravilla, and Taday

• Reyes, Almeda, Soriano, Gonzales, and Mendoza

• Rivera, Santiago, Cortez, Ponce, and Buan

• Lopez, Miranda, Ramos, Dela Cruz, and Fajardo

When is the barangay fiesta of Batang celebrated?

• March 15

• October 4

• December 8

• May 1

Who donated the patron saint of Barangay Batang?

• Juan Jaucian

• Gregorio del Pilar

• Jose Panganiban

• Andres Bonifacio

What is the name of Barangay Batang’s patron saint?

• St. John the Baptist

• St. Francis of Assisi

• St. Peter

• St. Michael

What was Barangay Batang like before it became a community?

• A marketplace

• A coastal village

• A forest with few inhabitants

• A farming settlement