Philippine Literature
This period is characterized by a growing sense of nationalism among Filipinos and concern about the country's present situation.
Contemporary Period
What common character is present in the folktales or fables of Africa during the pre-colonial period?
This region in Asia got most of its influences in terms of literature from Buddhist, Hindu, and Sanskrit traditions.
Southeast Asia
It is a collection of Middle Eastern and South Asian folktales that were originally published together during the Islamic Golden Age.
1001 Nights or Arabian Nights
What are the two major literary masterpieces of India?
Mahabharata and Ramayana
Myths, legends, folktales, and other forms of folklore told through word of mouth were the highlights of this period.
Pre-Colonial Period
This is the term used for an African storyteller who accompanies his story with music and who uses call-response technique.
Griot
In the story "The Four Puppets", how did Aung make up for his mistakes?
He built a holy pagoda.
through storytelling and dancing
What is the collection of Indian beast fables called?
Panchatantra
The Filipinos wrote literature in English.
Period of Apprenticeship
What is one common theme of African literature during the Colonial and Postcolonial Periods?
Slavery, Colonization, Pride of the African Past, the Scramble for Africa, Oppression, Apartheid, Western Culture vs Indigenous Culture
What are the four virtues held by the four puppets?
Wisdom, Goodness, Knowledge, Strength
What was the form of execution done to the women that Sharyar wedded every day?
beheading / decapitation
True/False: Literature refers to anything that is written.
False. It should possess literary merit/value (beauty and universality of intellectual and emotional appeal)
Religion had a huge influence on the writings or literature of this period.
Spanish Colonial Period
In the poem "Africa" by David Diop, to which object is Africa being compared?
Tree
Who narrated the stories of the Arabian Nights or 1001 Nights?
Scheherazade
The Arabian Nights is from which region of Asia?
West Asia
"The Jungle Book" by Rudyard Kipling was inspired by _______ fables.
Indian
Experimentation of new forms of writing such as the free verse was the trend during this period.
Period of Emergence
Which languages did African writers predominantly use during the Post-Colonial period?
English, French, Portuguese, and traditional African languages
What style of storytelling or writing was used or invented by the woman who told the 1001 Nights?
Cliffhanger
What Confucian value is taught in the act of Mulan taking the place of her father in war?
Filial Piety or Respect for Elders
Good luck with your examination tomorrow!
Good luck with your examination tomorrow!