Pre-Colonial and Colonial Literature Quiz

What is the main characteristic of pre-colonial literature?

• Religious teachings

• Oral traditions like epics, chants, riddles

• Use of English language

• Realism and urban life themes

Which of the following is a pre-colonial literary form?

• Pasyon

• Bugtong

• Balagtasan

• Doctrina Christiana

The Doctrina Christiana was produced during which period?

• Pre-Colonial

• Spanish Colonial

• American Colonial

• Contemporary

Which writer is known as the author of Florante at Laura?

• Jose Rizal

• Francisco Balagtas

• Nick Joaquin

• Carlos Bulosan

Which period introduced English as a literary language in the Philippines?

• Pre-Colonial

• Spanish Colonial

• American Colonial

• Japanese Occupation

A form of poetry debate popularized during the American period is called:

• Balagtasan

• Bugtong

• Awit

• Epic

Who is the author of Noli Me Tangere?

• Jose Rizal

• Lope K. Santos

• Amado V. Hernandez

• Lualhati Bautista

Which literary work is an example of religious literature during the Spanish period?

• Pasyon

• Biag ni Lam-ang

• Spoken word poem

• Tula

Which literary form flourished during the Japanese period?

• English short story

• Haiku and tanaga

• Corrido

• Zarzuela

What is a common theme of literature during the Japanese occupation?

• Urbanization

• Nationalism, simplicity, family life

• Science fiction

• Freedom of press