10 Questions
What happened when the dato went upon the water?
He was rowed for by those he summoned
How were the lands in the barangay divided among its inhabitants?
The irrigated portion was divided among all, others were common property
What could compel an individual to abandon land he was clearing during rice harvest?
No one could compel him to abandon it
Why did some nobles in certain villages pay annually to the dato?
To compensate for arable land bought by the chief
What was required for fishing or trading in markets in villages with fisheries?
Membership in the chief's barangay or village
What did the people in the text call their chiefs?
Datus
How were offenses against the chiefs typically handled?
Through severe punishment
What does the term 'barangay' refer to in Tagalo?
A type of boat
What was the significance of being a noble in the society described?
They had special privileges and didn't pay tribute to the dato
How did the chiefs correspond to in the described society?
Knights
Test your knowledge about the political structure of ancient tribal societies, focusing on chiefs, governance, and societal norms such as punishment for offenses. Explore the significance of 'barangay' in Tagalog culture.
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