LESSON 4 – THE POLITICAL SELF

Identify the terms or concepts being described in the following statements.

1. Forgetting to address older people properly will regard them as rude and impolite.
2. It is regarded as the lack of patriotism and the attitude where Filipinos favor foreign
products more than their own.
3. It the spirit of communal unity and cooperation of Filipinos.
4. These stories are aimed to explain the origin of things, at the same time, teach a
valuable lesson.
5. These are sayings that convey lessons and reflections on Filipino practices, beliefs, and
traditions.
6. It can be seen as an extension of the Filipino hospitality.
7. “Bahala na” is the Filipino version of the famous line _____, meaning no worries.
8. This is a toxic trait among Flipinos where one resents the achievement of anotner,
instead of feeling happy for that person.
9. They serve as a reminder of true patriotism and nationalism.
10. It refers to the attitude of eagerly starting things but quickly losing eagerness soon after
experiencing difficulty

ANSWER KEY
1. Respect for Elders
2. Colonial Mentality
3. Bayanihan
4. Myths and Legends
5. Proverbs or Salawikain
6. Cheerful Personality
7. Hakuna Matata
8. Crab Mentality
9. Heroes
10. Ningas Kugon