RAINBOW RUMBLE

A

1

• How does Ragragsakan reflect early Philippine conventional art?
  a. It uses digital visual effects and lighting.
  b. It showcases traditional dance, music, and community celebration.
  c. It is inspired by social media trends.
  d. It uses abstract movement with no specific theme.

b. It showcases traditional dance, music, and community celebration.

2

• What makes SB19’s "Mapa" performance a form of contemporary art?
  a. It avoids modern themes and focuses on rituals.
  b. It imitates Spanish-era religious traditions.
  c. It blends music, film, and digital platforms to convey a modern message.
  d. It uses bamboo instruments exclusively.

c. It blends music, film, and digital platforms to convey a modern message.

3

• Which of the following best describes a major difference between early Philippine conventional arts and contemporary arts?
  a. Both use only ancient instruments.
  b. Conventional art promotes individual expression while contemporary art promotes group rituals.
  c. Conventional art is rooted in oral traditions; contemporary art integrates technology and social issues.
  d. Both avoid modern influences.

c. Conventional art is rooted in oral traditions; contemporary art integrates technology and social issues.

4

• Which of the following practices would most likely be found in a contemporary Filipino dance performance?
  a. Telling stories through chants and rituals.
  b. Using labba (basket) to portray harvest traditions.
  c. Combining animation, pop music, and theatrical dance.
  d. Performing on terraces with community elders.

c. Combining animation, pop music, and theatrical dance.

5

• Which statement shows an analysis of why early Filipinos used art in their communities?
  a. Art was only for decoration.
  b. They wanted to impress foreign visitors.
  c. It was a way to remember important stories, honor ancestors, and celebrate events.
  d. Art had no deeper meaning beyond entertainment.

c. It was a way to remember important stories, honor ancestors, and celebrate events.

B

1

• Which of the following shows an evaluation of how Filipino contemporary artists contribute to society today?
  a. They copy Western art styles to fit global trends.
  b. They use old instruments without meaning.
  c. They express views on issues like environment and identity through digital and visual art.
  d. They avoid talking about social issues in their work.

c. They express views on issues like environment and identity through digital and visual art.

2

• Which early Filipino art form served as both a cultural identity and a symbol of bravery and strength among warriors?
  a. Music instruments             b. Tattoos                   c. Rice terraces          d. Gold ornaments

  b. Tattoos    

3

• Which of the following best explains the purpose of traditional music in rituals such as the Inan-aninit dance of the Bontoc?
  a. It sets the mood and connects participants spiritually through rhythm and sound.
  b. It adds entertainment value to the performance.
  c. It helps dancers remember their steps.
  d. It serves as background noise for prayers.

a. It sets the mood and connects participants spiritually through rhythm and sound.

4

• If a student designs a simple community play about local beliefs using chants, movements, and costumes, which traditional art form is she practicing?
  a. Pottery                   b. Tattoo design                    c. Folk theater           d. Basket weaving

c. Folk theater    

5

• What conclusion can you draw from the fact that ancient Filipinos offered woven items and jewelry to their deities?
  a. They believed that handmade objects were sacred.
  b. They did not know how to use money.
  c. They wanted to trade with the gods.
  d. They had no use for these items in daily life.

a. They believed that handmade objects were sacred.

C

1

• Why is early dance like the Inan-aninit considered a form of storytelling?
  a. Because it has no movements
  b. Because it uses instruments only
  c. Because each gesture represents a message or meaning
  d. Because people sing modern lyrics

c. Because each gesture represents a message or meaning

2

• A student observes that a certain ethnic group in the Philippines performs dances to ask for rain. What function of art is this example showing?
  a. Economic trade              b. Religious and ritual
  c. Academic performance d. Political campaign

 b. Religious and ritual

3

• Why is it important for young artists to include patterns from local weaving traditions in their visual art projects?
  a. To make the artwork easier to draw
  b. To copy other countries' designs
  c. To show appreciation and preserve Filipino cultural identity
  d. To avoid using modern art techniques

c. To show appreciation and preserve Filipino cultural identity

4

• Which of the following best reflects a student's adaptation of early Philippine tattoo art into a classroom project?
  a. Drawing random symbols from the internet
  b. Painting traditional tribal designs to represent bravery and family
  c. Creating comic-style characters
  d. Copying modern celebrity tattoos

b. Painting traditional tribal designs to represent bravery and family

5

• A class presents a dance inspired by the ritual movements of the T’boli. What makes this performance an example of creative adaptation?
  a. The students wear school uniforms while dancing
  b. They combine traditional music with modern storytelling
  c. They use cartoon sound effects
  d. The performance has no cultural reference

b. They combine traditional music with modern storytelling

D

1

• What material would best reflect traditional Filipino practices if a student is making a decorative artwork?
  a. Recycled metal and wires                             b. Imported colored paper
  c. Natural materials like abaca, shells, and bamboo                 
• d. Digital art software

c. Natural materials like abaca, shells, and bamboo  

2

• Why do many traditional Filipino dances include the use of props like fans, baskets, or cloth?
  a. To make dancing easier
  b. To attract more attention on stage
  c. To reflect daily life, beliefs, and community practices
  d. To look more modern

c. To reflect daily life, beliefs, and community practices

3

• A Grade 5 student is assigned to create a poster inspired by the patterns from a banig. What should they focus on to keep the art meaningful?
  a. Use random shapes and bright colors
  b. Follow the geometric weaving patterns used by local artisans
  c. Add cartoons and comic speech bubbles
  d. Mix styles from different countries

b. Follow the geometric weaving patterns used by local artisans

4

• In early Philippine art, what is the reason for painting human figures with wide-open eyes and symmetrical faces?
  a. For easier carving
  b. To make characters look scary
  c. To represent alertness, harmony, and spiritual connection
  d. Because early artists had limited tools

c. To represent alertness, harmony, and spiritual connection

5

• A group of students performed a folk dance but added hip-hop music. Is this a good example of adaptation? Why or why not?
  a. Yes, it shows creativity in combining modern and traditional elements
  b. No, because hip-hop is the only good music
  c. Yes, because it removes boring traditions
  d. No, traditional and modern should never mix

a. Yes, it shows creativity in combining modern and traditional elements

E

1

• If you were to create a musical instrument using early Filipino techniques, what should you consider first?
  a. Whether it sounds like a Western pop song
  b. If it looks like a toy
  c. The cultural meaning of the instrument and natural materials used
  d. If it’s sold in malls

c. The cultural meaning of the instrument and natural materials used

2

• How can visual art inspired by early Philippine traditions be made relevant today?
  a. By copying exact old designs without change
  b. By avoiding traditional styles
  c. By using them to express current issues or personal stories
  d. By replacing traditional with modern foreign art only

c. By using them to express current issues or personal stories

3

• A Grade 5 student created a clay pot using patterns seen in traditional Ifugao pottery but added glitter and stickers. How should this creative work be evaluated in terms of applying early conventions?
  a. Excellent – All traditional techniques were fully applied
  b. Good – Traditional patterns were respected but modern materials lessened authenticity
  c. Fair – Glitter and stickers made it more culturally accurate
  d. Poor – The work copied Western styles entirely

b. Good – Traditional patterns were respected but modern materials lessened authenticity

4

• A group performance used gongs, chant, and slow movements to reflect a harvest ritual. Based on the evaluation rubric for early performing arts, which factor supports giving the group the highest rating?
  a. Their costumes were all modern and unrelated
  b. They incorporated humor and jokes into the chant
  c. They followed the original purpose, process, and materials of early rituals
  d. They only focused on the musical part

c. They followed the original purpose, process, and materials of early rituals

5

• During an arts evaluation, a student asked: “How can I tell if my painting follows early Philippine art conventions?” Which is the best response?
  a. “If it uses digital effects and filters.”
  b. “If it copies a foreign artist’s painting style.”
  c. “If it includes cultural symbols, traditional patterns, and reflects native life.”
  d. “If it is colorful and large in size.”

c. “If it includes cultural symbols, traditional patterns, and reflects native life.”