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What is the primary substance mixed with bonga before it is chewed?
What is the primary substance mixed with bonga before it is chewed?
- Honey
- Salt
- Quick lime (correct)
- Sugar
What happens to the saliva and mouth after chewing bonga for a while?
What happens to the saliva and mouth after chewing bonga for a while?
- They become blue
- They become red as blood (correct)
- They become yellow
- They become numb
What is the name of the juice that is extracted from the bonga after chewing?
What is the name of the juice that is extracted from the bonga after chewing?
- Sapa
- Mola
- Tapa
- Capa (correct)
What are the claimed health benefits of the bonga juice?
What are the claimed health benefits of the bonga juice?
How is bonga commonly perceived among the natives and Spaniards?
How is bonga commonly perceived among the natives and Spaniards?
What do the natives take with them for show and entertainment when leaving their houses?
What do the natives take with them for show and entertainment when leaving their houses?
What motivated the European explorations during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries?
What motivated the European explorations during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries?
Which group controlled the commercial routes to the East after the fall of Constantinople?
Which group controlled the commercial routes to the East after the fall of Constantinople?
What were the primary factors that allowed barangays to exist in the Philippines before Spanish colonization?
What were the primary factors that allowed barangays to exist in the Philippines before Spanish colonization?
What was the role of the datu in a barangay?
What was the role of the datu in a barangay?
How were the different social classes in baranganic society defined?
How were the different social classes in baranganic society defined?
What distinguishes the slavery system in the Philippines from other societies?
What distinguishes the slavery system in the Philippines from other societies?
Which of the following statements about social mobility in barangays is true?
Which of the following statements about social mobility in barangays is true?
What are the three socioeconomic classes in a baranganic society?
What are the three socioeconomic classes in a baranganic society?
What was a common method through which barangays could form alliances?
What was a common method through which barangays could form alliances?
Which term is used to refer to the commoners in a baranganic society?
Which term is used to refer to the commoners in a baranganic society?
What is the primary function of the paintings on men's bodies?
What is the primary function of the paintings on men's bodies?
What is the name of the cloth that men wrap around their waists?
What is the name of the cloth that men wrap around their waists?
How do Bisayan women create their garment from blankets?
How do Bisayan women create their garment from blankets?
What type of headwear do men in this culture wear?
What type of headwear do men in this culture wear?
What distinguishes the pezuelo worn by women?
What distinguishes the pezuelo worn by women?
How do women accessorize their outfits?
How do women accessorize their outfits?
What characteristic does the dress created by the blanket have?
What characteristic does the dress created by the blanket have?
What is the primary material used for the men's waist wrap?
What is the primary material used for the men's waist wrap?
What was the purpose of the smaller cane houses in Taitai?
What was the purpose of the smaller cane houses in Taitai?
How did individuals typically conduct their offerings?
How did individuals typically conduct their offerings?
What did the small platforms outside houses in Mindanao typically feature?
What did the small platforms outside houses in Mindanao typically feature?
What role did priests and priestesses play in the communities discussed?
What role did priests and priestesses play in the communities discussed?
What was a common misconception about the priests as described in the content?
What was a common misconception about the priests as described in the content?
Which option describes how the houses of worship functioned in the described communities?
Which option describes how the houses of worship functioned in the described communities?
What does the term 'Catolonan' refer to in the context provided?
What does the term 'Catolonan' refer to in the context provided?
What was the general practice regarding communal worship in the communities mentioned?
What was the general practice regarding communal worship in the communities mentioned?
What was Ferdinand Magellan's primary motivation for seeking Spanish patronage?
What was Ferdinand Magellan's primary motivation for seeking Spanish patronage?
Which of the following best describes the voyage led by Magellan?
Which of the following best describes the voyage led by Magellan?
What did Magellan's fleet encounter on March 16, 1521?
What did Magellan's fleet encounter on March 16, 1521?
How many men were part of Magellan's expedition?
How many men were part of Magellan's expedition?
Which of the following statements about Antonio Pigafetta is correct?
Which of the following statements about Antonio Pigafetta is correct?
What significant event did the crew observe upon their arrival on Samar?
What significant event did the crew observe upon their arrival on Samar?
What was the original name given to the territory discovered by Magellan's expedition?
What was the original name given to the territory discovered by Magellan's expedition?
What was the condition set by the captain-general when the boat approached their ship?
What was the condition set by the captain-general when the boat approached their ship?
Study Notes
Spiritual Practices and Social Structures
- Houses in Taitai featured smaller cane structures connected by bridges, possibly for needlework and handicrafts.
- These smaller houses were dedicated to anito, spirits not used for sacrifices, but perhaps as resting places for them.
- Worship was mostly individual, with offerings made by individuals in private settings rather than community rituals.
- In Mindanao, outside house platforms were adorned with wooden idols, and sacrifices included offerings of hot coals and aromatic substances.
- Priests and priestesses, called Catolonan (Tagalog) and Babailan (Visayan), acted as spiritual leaders, often deceiving the people through various rituals, especially concerning sickness.
Early Philippine Society and Culture
- Before Spanish colonization, the barangay was the main political, economic, and sociocultural unit, consisting of 30-100 families.
- Barangays could form alliances through marriage or blood compacts, enhancing their power.
- Society was divided into three classes:
- Nobility (maginoo in Tagalog, kadatoan in Visayan)
- Commoners (maharlika in Tagalog, timawa in Visayan)
- Slaves, defined by debt, raids, or punishment, with pathways for social mobility existing.
- The datu, from the ruling class, governed the barangay, supported by elders, preserving laws and leading warriors in defense.
Clothing and Adornment
- Men typically went naked except for a cotton cloth called bahaque, while women painted their hands elegantly.
- Women wore cotton blankets fashioned into dresses, sometimes with accents like pezuelo (a low-necked chemise).
- Accessories included gold jewelry and fine multi-colored headscarves (purones) donned by men.
Traditional Practices
- Bonga, a fruit, was consumed after mixing it with limestone, leading to intoxication and purported health benefits.
- Buyos, a form of prepared bonga, were commonly used by both natives and Spaniards for social enjoyment, despite potential toxicity.
Arrival of Spanish Colonizers
- During the 15th and 16th centuries, European exploration was driven by the quest for direct access to the lucrative Oriental trade routes.
- Ferdinand Magellan led the first Spanish expedition to the Philippines, motivated by commercial interests.
- Magellan’s fleet, with five ships and around 250 men, set sail from Spain and discovered the Philippines on March 16, 1521, naming it the Archipelago de San Lazaro.
- The chronicles of this expedition were written by Antonio Pigafetta, who documented encounters with local leaders after nearly two years at sea.
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Explore the intriguing architecture and cultural practices of Taitai, particularly the small cane houses dedicated to anito. This quiz delves into the significance of these structures and the handicrafts hidden within them. Test your knowledge on the unique traditions and mysteries of the region.
