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Quiz about National Artists of the Philippines

National Artists of the Philippines Quiz

This quiz tests your knowledge on the National Artists of the Philippines.

A multiple-choice quiz by emir_vmen. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
emir_vmen

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
336,113

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Napoleon Veloso Abueva became the National Artist of the Philippines for Visual Arts in 1976. At what age did he receive this award? Hint

46 years old

56 years old

36 years old

26 years old

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Question 2 of 10

2. The first National Artist of the Philippines award was posthumously conferred to Fernando Amorsolo for Visual Arts in 1972. Who was his mentor? Hint

Enrique Zobel

Fabian dela Rosa

Joaquin Sorolla

Ignacio Zuloaga

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Question 3 of 10

3. Pablo S. Antonio was accorded the National Artist award for architecture posthumously in 1976. Which of these structures did he NOT design? Hint

National Museum

Manila Polo Club

De La Salle Chapel

Mapua Institute of Technology

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Question 4 of 10

4. Francisca Reyes-Aquino was known as the "Mother, Dean, Savior and Champion of Philippine folk dances". Where was she born? Hint

Iba, Zambales

San Fernando, Pampanga

Bocaue, Bulacan

Santa Cruz, Laguna

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Question 5 of 10

5. This National Artist was a part of the original staff of the "Torres Torch" and the "Philippine Collegian". Who was he? Hint

Jose Garcia Villa

Francisco Arcellana

Amado V. Hernandez

Carlos P. Romulo

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Question 6 of 10

6. Lamberto V. Avellana was the first Filipino filmmaker to have his movie shown at what international film festival? Hint

Berlin Film Festival

Brussels Film Festival

Venice Film Festival

Cannes Film Festival

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Question 7 of 10

7. Lino Brocka, National Artist for Cinema, was the darling of what production company? Hint

LVN Productions

LEA Productions

Sampaguita Pictures

Regal Films

8. This National Artist for Music was the teacher of several musicians, including National Artists Lucio San Pedro and Felipe Padilla de Leon, as well as Eliseo Pajaro, Alfred Vitangcol, Romulo Pargan and Restie Umali. Who was he? Hint

Levi Celerio

Antonino Buenaventura

Jose Maceda

Ernani Cuenco

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Question 9 of 10

9. What were Honorata "Atang" dela Rama (National Artist for Music), Katy dela Cruz and Diana Toy known as? Hint

Three Darlings of Kulintang

Three Darlings of Kundiman

Three Darlings of Bodabil

Three Darlings of Opera

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the title of the first Filipino full-length opera created by National Artist for Music Felipe Padilla de Leon? Hint

Bulaklak ng Kabundukan

El Filibusterismo

Noli Me Tangere

Dalagang Bukid

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Napoleon Veloso Abueva became the National Artist of the Philippines for Visual Arts in 1976. At what age did he receive this award?

Answer: 46 years old

Napoleon Abueva became the youngest recipient of the National Artist award with his win. He was accorded this citation by President Ferdinand Marcos.

2. The first National Artist of the Philippines award was posthumously conferred to Fernando Amorsolo for Visual Arts in 1972. Who was his mentor?

Answer: Fabian dela Rosa

Fabian dela Rosa was known as the "master of genre in Philippine art". He was also the uncle of Fernando Amorsolo (from the maternal side), who became his apprentice when the latter was 13 years old.

Amorsolo's influences were Joaquin Sorolla, Ignacio Zuloaga and other Spanish impressionists. Enrique Zobel was his patron.

3. Pablo S. Antonio was accorded the National Artist award for architecture posthumously in 1976. Which of these structures did he NOT design?

Answer: Mapua Institute of Technology

Pablo S. Antonio was, however, an alumnus of the Mapua Institute of Technology. He designed in the Art Deco style, which was a radical shift from the neoclassist style that was dominant during his time.

4. Francisca Reyes-Aquino was known as the "Mother, Dean, Savior and Champion of Philippine folk dances". Where was she born?

Answer: Bocaue, Bulacan

Francisca Reyes-Aquino, recipient of the National Artist award for dance in 1973, was born on March 9, 1899 in Lolomboy, Bocaue, Bulacan to Filipe Reyes and Juliana Santos-Reyes. She founded the Philippine Folk Dance Society in 1949 and wrote "Philippine Folk Dances and Games".

5. This National Artist was a part of the original staff of the "Torres Torch" and the "Philippine Collegian". Who was he?

Answer: Francisco Arcellana

Francisco Arcellana received the National Artist award for Literature in 1990. He was a writer of news, poems and short stories.

6. Lamberto V. Avellana was the first Filipino filmmaker to have his movie shown at what international film festival?

Answer: Cannes Film Festival

Lamberto V. Avellana's film "Kandelerong Pilak" was screened at the Cannes Film Festival. Avellana was accorded the title National Artist for Theater and Films in 1976.

7. Lino Brocka, National Artist for Cinema, was the darling of what production company?

Answer: LEA Productions

Lino Brocka directed critically-acclaimed films such as "Wanted: Perfect Mother", "Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang", "Maynila: Sa Kuko ng Liwanag", "Bayan Ko: Kapit Sa Patalim" and "Orapronobis". LEA Productions was his production outfit.

Answer: Antonino Buenaventura

Antonino Buenaventura was accorded the title National Artist for Music in 1988. His works include "Parangal", "Sea Shell", "Ako'y Nangarap" and "Suite No. 1".

9. What were Honorata "Atang" dela Rama (National Artist for Music), Katy dela Cruz and Diana Toy known as?

Answer: Three Darlings of Bodabil

Honorata "Atang" dela Rama (for Kundiman), Katy dela Cruz (for Blues), and Diana Toy (for Jazz) were collectively known as the 3 Darlings of Bodabil, a derivative of vaudeville in the Philippines. Dela Rama was the wife of another National Artist, Amado V. Hernandez.

10. What was the title of the first Filipino full-length opera created by National Artist for Music Felipe Padilla de Leon?

Answer: Noli Me Tangere

Felipe Padilla de Leon created the opera "Noli Me Tangere" (based on the novel by National Hero Jose Rizal) in 1957. Among his other works are "Ako'y Pilipino" and "Si Rizal ang Sagisag".

Source: Author emir_vmen

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