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Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question.
1. Section 1: History and Background The Sinulog Festival is primarily celebrated to
honor which religious figure?
a) Santo Niño
b) Virgin Mary
c) Saint Joseph
d) Jesus Christ

2. In which city is the Sinulog Festival celebrated annually?

a) Manila
b) Cebu City
c) Davao City
d) Baguio City

3. The term "Sinulog" is derived from the Cebuano word "sulog." What does it
mean?
a) Dance steps
b) Current (like water flow)
c) Praise and worship
d) Joyful celebration

4. When did the first official Sinulog Festival take place?

a) 1965
b) 1980
c) 1981
d) 1975
5. Which Spanish explorer is linked to the introduction of the Santo Niño to Cebu?
a) Ferdinand Magellan
b) Miguel López de Legazpi
c) Christopher Columbus
d) Vasco da Gama

6. What is the main highlight of the Sinulog Festival?

a) Religious ceremonies
b) Street dancing and grand parade
c) Food festivals
d) Fireworks display

7. What is the usual attire of participants in the Sinulog street dancing competition?
a) Barong Tagalog and Filipiniana
b) Colorful and elaborate costumes
c) Plain white shirts
d) Tribal warrior outfits

8. What is the iconic chant that accompanies the Sinulog dance?

a) "Pit Señor!"
b) "Viva Santo Niño!"
c) "Hala Bira!"
d) "Sinulog, Cebu!"

9. Sinulog is held on the third Sunday of which month?

a) January
b) February
c) March
d) December
10. How has modern technology influenced the Sinulog Festival in recent years?
a) Live streaming and digital promotions
b) Online dance competitions
c) Use of drones for aerial shots
d) All of the above

11. In which province is the Ati-Atihan Festival held?

a) Cebu
b) Aklan
c) Iloilo
d) Negros Occidental

12. What does "Ati-Atihan" mean?

a) "To celebrate unity"
b) "To be like the Ati people"
c) "To praise the Santo Niño"
d) "To honor the past"

13. What event inspired the Ati-Atihan celebration?

a) A peace pact between the Atis and Malay settlers
b) A miracle attributed to Santo Niño
c) A harvest festival
d) The arrival of Spanish colonizers

14. Which of the following is a traditional feature of Ati-Atihan costumes?

a) Colorful masks and feathers
b) Black body paint and tribal designs
c) White robes with sashes
d) Traditional barong and saya

15. What is the common chant heard during the Ati-Atihan Festival?
a) "Hala Bira! Pwera Pasma!"
b) "Pit Señor!"
c) "Viva Santo Niño!"
d) "Mabuhay Ati-Atihan!"

16. The Ati-Atihan Festival features a mix of religious and:

a) Harvest rituals
b) Tribal traditions
c) Commercial events
d) Historical reenactments

17. What is the highlight of the Ati-Atihan Festival?

a) Street dancing with drumbeats
b) Fireworks display
c) Procession of floats
d) Musical performances

18. How has the Ati-Atihan Festival evolved in recent years?

a) It has become more commercialized with corporate sponsorships.
b) It has integrated environmental and social advocacy themes.
c) It has expanded to include international participants.
d) All of the above.

19. Which of these festivals was inspired by Ati-Atihan?

a) Sinulog Festival
b) Kadayawan Festival
c) Dinagyang Festival
d) Panagbenga Festival

20. The Pahiyas Festival is celebrated in honor of which Catholic saint?

a) Saint Peter
b) Saint Isidore the Laborer
c) Saint Joseph
d) Saint Francis of Assisi

21. The Pahiyas Festival is held in which town?

a) Tayabas
b) Lucban
c) Mauban
d) Sariaya

22. What is the main purpose of the Pahiyas Festival?

a) To celebrate the town's founding anniversary
b) To thank God for a bountiful harvest
c) To commemorate a historical battle
d) To promote tourism in Quezon

23. The Pahiyas Festival is traditionally celebrated on what date?

a) May 1
b) May 15
c) June 12
d) December 25

24. What is the primary decoration used during the Pahiyas Festival?
a) Candles and flowers
b) Colorful rice wafers called "kiping"
c) Fruits and vegetables
d) Coconut leaves and shells
25. Which of the following best describes the origin of the Pahiyas Festival?
a) It began as a pagan ritual later merged with Catholic traditions.
b) It was introduced by Spanish colonizers as a trade fair.
c) It originated as a purely secular thanksgiving event.
d) It was created as a modern tourism initiative.

26. What is a highlight activity of the Pahiyas Festival?

a) Parade of decorated houses
b) Street dancing competition
c) Fireworks display
d) Procession of floats

27. Aside from kiping, what other agricultural products are used to decorate houses?
a) Rice, corn, and coconuts
b) Bananas, pineapples, and mangoes
c) Vegetables like eggplant, tomatoes, and squash
d) All of the above

28. Which element of modern technology has enhanced the festival experience?
a) Social media promotions
b) Use of LED lights in decorations
c) Online contests for best house decoration
d) All of the above

29. What makes the Pahiyas Festival unique compared to other Philippine festivals?
a) It focuses on house decorations using agricultural products.
b) It celebrates a patron saint in a secular manner.
c) It features primarily religious activities.
d) It is celebrated over a week-long period.

30. In addition to Lucban, which neighboring towns in Quezon also celebrate a similar festival?
a) Tayabas and Sariaya
b) Mauban and Gumaca
c) Pagbilao and Atimonan
d) Candelaria and Tiaong

31. The MassKara Festival is held annually in which Philippine city?

a) Cebu City
b) Bacolod City
c) Iloilo City
d) Davao City

32. What does "MassKara" literally mean?

a) "Many Faces"
b) "Colorful Masks"
c) "Smiling Faces"
d) "Joyful Celebration"

33. The MassKara Festival began in 1980 as a response to which of the following events?
a) A major economic crisis caused by a drop in sugar prices
b) A devastating earthquake
c) An outbreak of disease
d) A rebellion in the region

34. Aside from the economic crisis, what tragic event also inspired the creation of the festival?
a) A volcanic eruption
b) A shipwreck that claimed many lives
c) A typhoon that destroyed Bacolod
d) A fire that razed the city center

35. The smiling masks in the MassKara Festival symbolize:

a) Happiness and resilience
b) Creativity and art
c) Unity and pride
d) Wealth and prosperity

36. What nickname is Bacolod City known by because of the MassKara Festival?
a) "City of Smiles"
b) "Festival City"
c) "Mask Capital of the Philippines"
d) "City of Lights"

37. The MassKara Festival is a celebration of:

a) Thanksgiving and hope
b) Heroism and bravery
c) Peace and prosperity
d) Religion and faith

38. Which of the following is a highlight of the MassKara Festival?

a) Colorful street dancing with masks and costumes
b) A grand fireworks display
c) A boat race in the Bacolod harbor
d) A religious procession

39. What musical instrument is commonly used during the festival performances?
a) Drums
b) Guitars
c) Bamboo flutes
d) Xylophones
40. The festival’s grand parade often features:
a) Floats with artistic designs
b) Street dancers in elaborate masks and costumes
c) Both a and b
d) Traditional religious reenactments

41. The MassKara Festival is celebrated during which month?

a) January
b) October
c) December
d) August

42. How has the MassKara Festival contributed to Bacolod City’s tourism?
a) It attracts local and international visitors.
b) It promotes the city as a center for arts and culture.
c) It boosts sales for local businesses.
d) All of the above.

43. Which modern activity has been added to the festival's lineup?
a) A beauty pageant
b) MassKara-themed fun runs
c) Electronic music parties
d) All of the above

44. What distinguishes the MassKara Festival from other Philippine festivals?
a) It originated from a tragedy and focuses on smiling faces.
b) It is centered around agricultural traditions.
c) It commemorates a significant religious miracle.
d) It highlights environmental advocacy.

45. What are the two types of Festival

a)Christian and Muslim Festival
b.)Foreign and Local Festival
c.) Religious and Non-religious Festival
d.)None of the above

46. These are the type of Non-religious Festivals

a.) Bangus, Pahiyas and Lechon Festival
b.) Sinulog, Dinagyang and Moriones Festival
c.) Bangus, DInagyang and Moriones Festival
d.) Dinagyang, Pahiyas and Moriones Festival

47. These are the types of Religious festival

a.) Moriones, Ati-atihan and Dinagyang
b.) Pahiyas, Lanzones and Panagbenga
c.) Dinagyang, Manggahan and Pahiyas
d.) None of above

48. Moriones Festival celebrated in the month of ______

a.) January
b.) March
c.) June
d.) April

49. Dinagyang festival celebrated in ________.

a. Aklan
b.) Cebu
c.) Davao
d.) Ilo-ilo

50. Bangus festival is part of __________ festival

a.) Local
b.) Non-religious
c.) Cristian
d.) Religious