YAKAN Ethnolinguistic Group of Bangsamoro

Questionnaire
1. The Spaniards called the Yakan, _________ and considered them an aloof and sometimes hostile hill
people.
a. Samecus c. Sameacas
b. Semeacas d. Semacus

2. It is a wooden mortar used by the Yakan people for cutting and digging.
a. Pirah c. Bolo
b. Duhung d. Mandua tua

3. It is a white pattern painted on the face and hands of the principal participants at certain ceremonies.
a. Flower spots c. Diamond patterns
b. Tanyak d. Tanyak-tanyak

4. It is the traditional weapon favored by the Yakan people of Basilan Island.

a. Pirah c. Bolo
b. Duhung d. Mandua tua

5. A basket used for food offerings for a pagtimbang ritual.

a. Selingkat c. Pasiking
b. Tempipih d. Knapbasket

6. __________ A symbolic value at ceremonies and cultural events and practiced at the beginning of
social events, it is offered to guests as a sign of hospitality and to strengthen social ties.
7. & 8. __________, _________ These are colorful, handwoven clothes that are tight at the sleeves and
leggings.
9. Yakan women are especially recognized for their skills in ____________.
10. ___________ A dance performed at weddings, performed by the groom prior to the wedding to show
his courage in protecting the bride and their family.

Answers:
6.Mang- Upa or a betel nut chewing ritual 9. weaving
7 and 8. badju, sawal 10. Tumahik war dance

Subanon Tribe Question Set

1. The Subanon Tribe is an indigenous group in which area of the Philippines?

A. Zamboanga City C. Davao City
B. Cebu City D. Zamboanga Peninsula area

2. What does the name "suba" mean?

A. River C. Pond
B. Body of water D. Lake

3. What is the term used to generally refer to the Subanon as a whole?

A. Gbansa Subanon C. Subanens
B. Subanon Gban D. Austronesian Subanens

4. What best describes the Subanon's political system?

A. Patriarchal, with the family as the basic governmental unit
B. Matriarchal, with the family as the basic governmental unit
C. There is a lot of political hierarchy on the village level like the datu system of government
D. Timuay is the family leader who is also the chief arbiter of conflict

5. What best describes the Subanon's social organization and customs?

A. There is a general belief that all human beings should marry.
B. The Subanon practice division of labor based on sex.
C. It is considered a blessing to have more sons than daughters because the father will have help in the farm.
D. Marriage in Subanon society is based on the choices of their heart for they believe that love is a choice.

6. In Subanon burial customs, the corpse is given provisions, such as food for what purpose?
A. offerings to their diwata C. the feast
B. its journey D. another life
7. What is the name of the supreme being venerated by the Subanon?
A. Diwata Libulan C. Diwata Ynaguiguinid
B. Diwata Burigadang Pada Sinaklang Bulawan D. Diwata Migbebaya

8. What do the Subanon who have adopted Islam call themselves?

A. Sangil C. Yakan
B. Iranun D. Kalibugan

9. What is the name of the love song of the Subanon?

A. Dionli C. Giloy
B. Buwa D. Buklog

10. What is the typical design and construction of a Subanon house in Sindangan Bay, and how many meters
is the floor elevated from the ground?
A. The floor is elevated 1.5 to 2.5 meters from the ground.
B. The floor is elevated 2.5 to 3 meters from the ground.
C. The floor is elevated 1.5 to 2 meters from the ground.
D. The floor is elevated 1 to 2 meters from the ground.

KALIBUGAN/KOLIBUGON TRIBE

1. Which region in the Philippines is the home of the Kalibugan or Kolibugon tribe?
a) Luzon c) Mindanao
b) Visayas d) Palawan

2. What is the approximate population of the Kalibugan or Kolibugon tribe?

a) 500,000 c) 100,000
b) 1 million d) 15,000

3. Which language do the Kalibugan or Kolibugon tribe primarily speak?

a) Tagalog c) Ilokano
b) Cebuano d) Maguindanaoan

4 . What is the origin of the Kalibugan or Kolibugon tribe's name?

a) It means "peaceful" in the local dialect.
b) It is derived from the word "Kolibugan," meaning "unity."
c) It is named after their ancestral leader, Kalibugan.
d) It has no specific meaning.

5. Which religion is commonly practiced by the Kalibugan or Kolibugon tribe?

a) Christianity c) Buddhism
b) Islam d) Indigenous beliefs

6. What is the traditional clothing of the Kalibugan or Kolibugon tribe?

a) Terno c) Malong
b) Barong Tagalog d) Kimono

7. What is the traditional musical instrument of the Kalibugan or Kolibugon tribe?

a) Agong c) Drums
b) Guitar d) Flute

8. 8. Which ancestral and cultural practices are significant to the Kalibugan or Kolibugon tribe?
a) Pangunay (system of governance) c) Pag-awit ng Darangen (epic chant)
b) Pagpapahinungod (offering of thanks) d) All of the above

9. What is the Pasungko Festival?

a) A celebration of abundance and harvest c) A cultural showcase of traditional dances and
b) A religious procession to honor a patron saint music
d) All of the above

10. Which of the following is a challenge currently faced by the Kalibugan or Kolibugon tribe?
a) Lack of access to education c) Discrimination and marginalization
b) Environmental degradation of their ancestral d) All of the above
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Samal Tribe QUIZ
1. The etymological origin of the word for this tribe is not yet clear, although one conjecture is that "Sama" may
have derived from the word sama-sama, meaning "togetherness"
a. Sangil c. Tausug
b. Yakan d. Samal

2. It is the most important occupation among most Samal group.

a. Fishing c. Marketing
b. Farming d. Hunting

3. This play a significant role in the loves of Samal Fisherfolk, seafarers, and farmers.
a. Mamahi c. Saloka
b. Batik d. Tabanas

4. This also refers to coconut constellation that marks the season for planting coconuts.
a. Mamahi c. Tabanas
b. Saloka d. Batik

5. Sama farmers consult the constellation when they are planting corps.
a. True c. Maybe
b. False d. Both a and b

6.This represents a spear trap used in hunting wild animals, indicates when it is time to set the dates for
clearing the fields for kaingin farming.
a. Nipa c. Batik
b. Saloka d. Mamahi

7. A rice cookie made of strands of thin batter cooked in oil to form a kind of mesh, and rolled up while still hot.
a. Pànyam c. Jà
b. Pali' kambing d. Chupa Kulo

8. A swift-sailing double-outrigher boat that Samal tribe used for fishing and travelling.
a. Pansal c. Vinta
b. Sangpad d. Ajong-ajong

9. A song of thanksgiving, when honoring a person.

a. Pangayo c. Estiharo
b. Tenes-tenes d. Tuganuwan

10. Samal tribe uses this musical instruments during dances; EXCEPT.
a. Dabakan c. Koglong
b. Agong d. Kulintang

BADJAO TRIBE
1. They are known for their exceptional swimming and diving skills, and they live in houseboats or stilt
houses near the coast of Southeast Asia.
a. Kalagan Tribe c. Badjao Tribe
b. Jama Mapun Tribe d. Banguingui Tribe

2. It is an Austronesian language, a Malayo-Polynesian language that is spoken by the Badjao people

across the Philippine, Malaysia and Indonesia.
a. Sinama c. Tagailang
b. Jawi d. Kadal Tahaw

3. Badjao traditionally live in ____________ which are made from natural materials such as bamboo and
thatch.
a. Tuhan c. Pandanggo
b. Houseboats d. Balangingi House

4. Which of the following is a traditional dress worn by female Badjao which is a loose-sleeved blouse
reaching down to the hips?
a. Scarf c. Sablay
b. Salakot d. Sarong

5. It is the most famous song of Badjao that has become popularly known nationwide since it became a
radio hit in the late 1990’s.
a. Lunsay lunsay c. Gantung-liug
b. Dayang dayang d. Sawwal Kantiu
 6. It is a wedding song in which a woman sings at a wedding as the imam or panglima walks with the
groom to the bride’s side.
a. Lugo c. Panulkin
b. Tenes d. Leleng

7. It is a wedding dance in which the bride is hidden from the groom’s view by a sambulayang (flag) tied to
a bamboo pole.
a. Tarsila c. Biryani
b. Sambulayang d. Dabakan

8. A ritual performed to communicate with the spirits of ancestors an ask for their guidance and blessings.
a. Salam c. Pangalay
b. Pagdiwata d. Agung

9. It is a ritual in which a corpse is bathed with a mixture of freshwater and seawater, or in coconut oil.
a. Parolihun c. Panday
b. Mayat d. Umboh pai

10. It is the first stage of pre-wedding arrangements, in which the boy’s parents send an elderly woman to
present the initial proposal.
a. Pagbua-mamah c. Amnik bih
b. Pagtunang d. Bina-iran

Quiz

1. The following are the provinces which Iranun originated, EXCEPT?

C. Parang
A. Alameda D. Barurao
B. Cotabato

2. It is closely Related to the maranao and Maguindanaon people?

A. Yakan C. Tausog
B. Ilan on D. Badjao

3. This communities can be found in Malaysia and Indonesia.

A. Maguindanaon C. Iranon
B.maranao D. Tausog

4. The Iranun Language (_____) also known as iranun or ilanon?

A. Jawi C. Jaw
B. Jawi-jawi D. None of the above

5. This indigenous people known as to be friendly.

C. Yakan
A. Maguindanaon D. Iranun
B. Badjao

6. Which of the following is NOT considered the origin of the word "iranun"

A. Alamada C. Tibungo
B. Buldon D. Matanog

7. Iranun ethnic group of people are mostly found in San Rafael, Agdao, Tibungo, Bunawan and throughout the
3 congregational district of Davao City

A. True C. Maybe
B. False D. Not sure

8. The traditional iranun house called "turugan" consists of_______?

A. 2-storey buidling C. 4-storey building

B. 3-storey building D. Only 1-storey or 1 layer.
9. Iranun ethnic group of people also have their own delicacies different from other delicacies. How do you call
the deep-fried doignut of iranun people?

A. Tapay C. Betengen
B. Wagit D. Kumukunsi

10. Iranun houses are covered with pattern emblems color green, yellow, and red. One unique feature from
among other houses is an undeground tunnel that symbolizes ____.

A. A family's meeting place if there's an important matter to talk about.

B. A visual representation of the royal house of the Sultans
C. A high social status of the family
D. A hiding place and escaping area of the Sultan and the family.