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According to Father Pedro Chirino, which language did he compare Tagalog to in terms of qualities such as mysticism, distinctive terms, fullness, and civility?
According to Father Pedro Chirino, which language did he compare Tagalog to in terms of qualities such as mysticism, distinctive terms, fullness, and civility?
Before the arrival of the Spaniards, what type of writing system did the Filipinos have?
Before the arrival of the Spaniards, what type of writing system did the Filipinos have?
What is the probable origin of the ancient Filipino syllabary?
What is the probable origin of the ancient Filipino syllabary?
In which century did Father Pedro Chirino write and publish "Relacion de las islas filipinas"?
In which century did Father Pedro Chirino write and publish "Relacion de las islas filipinas"?
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How many symbols did the ancient Filipino syllabary consist of?
How many symbols did the ancient Filipino syllabary consist of?
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What did Father Pedro Chirino attribute to Tagalog in terms of civility and courtesy?
What did Father Pedro Chirino attribute to Tagalog in terms of civility and courtesy?
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Which language is considered the most complex writing system by foreign students among Philippine languages?
Which language is considered the most complex writing system by foreign students among Philippine languages?
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What do foreign students unanimously consider Tagalog in comparison to other Philippine languages?
What do foreign students unanimously consider Tagalog in comparison to other Philippine languages?
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Which language is considered the simplest by foreign students in terms of its writing system?
Which language is considered the simplest by foreign students in terms of its writing system?
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Which Philippine language is often cited for its versatility and adaptability in expressing a wide range of concepts and ideas?
Which Philippine language is often cited for its versatility and adaptability in expressing a wide range of concepts and ideas?
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According to foreign students, which language is the most commonly used in literature and media among the Philippine languages?
According to foreign students, which language is the most commonly used in literature and media among the Philippine languages?
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Which Philippine language is often praised for its depth and subtlety in expressing emotions and abstract concepts?
Which Philippine language is often praised for its depth and subtlety in expressing emotions and abstract concepts?
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Which parent-stock did the Ancient Filipinos' culture primarily resemble?
Which parent-stock did the Ancient Filipinos' culture primarily resemble?
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Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Ancient Filipinos' culture?
Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Ancient Filipinos' culture?
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Which language is predominantly spoken in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)?
Which language is predominantly spoken in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)?
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According to foreign students, which language is considered the richest among the Philippine languages in terms of writing system?
According to foreign students, which language is considered the richest among the Philippine languages in terms of writing system?
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Which language is primarily spoken in the province of Ilocos Norte?
Which language is primarily spoken in the province of Ilocos Norte?
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What is the other name for the language spoken in Samar and Leyte?
What is the other name for the language spoken in Samar and Leyte?
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