Cultural Study of Early Western Civilization

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According to Plasencia's Code, if a maharlica married a slave, which children belonged to the father?

The first, third, and fifth (correct)

Only the second child

All children belonged to the mother

The second, fourth, and sixth

What happened to the inheritance of a child born from a man's slave according to Plasencia's Code?

They received more inheritance

They received double inheritance

They received equal inheritance

They had no share in the inheritance (correct)

How did Plasencia's Code handle the inheritance in cases where a man had children by multiple legitimate wives?

Each child received the inheritance and dowry of their father's wives

Each child received the inheritance and dowry of their mother

Each child received only the inheritance and dowry of their father

Each child received only the inheritance of their mother (correct)

What aspect of Filipino culture can be learned from Plasencia's Code regarding inheritances?

'Tagalog' customs related to dividing inheritances Signup and view all the answers

Why is Plasencia's Code considered relevant in modern times?

To increase awareness of traditional heritage Signup and view all the answers

Based on Plasencia's Code, what happens to the children of a maharlica and a slave?

Children are divided between the parents based on gender Signup and view all the answers

What was the title of the work by Fray Juan de Plasencia about the customs of the Tagalogs?

Customs of the Tagalogs (1589) Signup and view all the answers

In what year did Fray Juan de Plasencia pass away?

1590 Signup and view all the answers

Which order did Fray Juan de Plasencia belong to?

Franciscan Order Signup and view all the answers

What was the method used by Fray Juan de Plasencia to found numerous towns in Luzon?

Reducing the number of people in each town Signup and view all the answers

Where is the work titled 'Relation de las Costumbres de Los Tagalogs' kept?

Archivo General de Indias in Seville, Spain Signup and view all the answers

What system was headed by a chieftain (datu/dato) according to the text?

Barangay system Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of an arbiter in the Plasencia's Code?

To serve as a judge in litigations Signup and view all the answers

Which group in the society is exempted from paying taxes according to the text?

Aliping Namamahay Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Aliping Saguigilid from other servants according to the text?

They are rarely sold as they are born in the master's house Signup and view all the answers

What is an important marriage practice of the Tagalogs according to the text?

Giving importance to dowry in marriages Signup and view all the answers

Which group has little or no privileges and rights at all according to the text?

Slaves Signup and view all the answers

What role do economic policies play with regards to Maharlicas based on the text?

To exempt Maharlicas from paying taxes Signup and view all the answers