Customs of the Tagalogs

What was Plasencia's role in the establishment of pueblos in the Philippines?

He was responsible for the establishment of pueblos in the Tagalog area.

Which work is attributed to Plasencia showcasing his keen ethnographic skills?

Relacion de las Costumbres de los Tagalogs

What was the primary purpose of the author in collecting information from the Indians?

To weed out foolishness and obtain the simple truth

Where did Plasencia pass away?

Liliw, Laguna Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the term 'barangay' in the context of the Tagalog people?

It refers to the basic unit of Tagalog social organization, a family or extended family group Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what was the relationship between the different barangays within a town?

They were independent and not subject to one another, except in friendship and relationship Signup and view all the answers

What type of language was used in Plasencia's work, Doctrina Christiana en Lengua Espanola Y Tagala?

Both Spanish and Tagalog Signup and view all the answers

Which order did Plasencia belong to as a missionary?

Franciscan order Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the author's use of the phrase 'simple truth' in the context of the information collected from the Indians?

It implies that the author was able to distinguish truth from 'foolishness' in the information gathered Signup and view all the answers

What does the author's use of the phrase 'all known to me' in reference to the Indians he collected information from suggest about the credibility of the information?

It indicates that the author had a personal relationship with the Indians and could vouch for their reliability Signup and view all the answers

When was Plasencia's book published?

1593 Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the author's approach to gathering information about the Tagalog customs and practices?

The author used a combination of primary sources (the Indians) and secondary sources to inform their understanding Signup and view all the answers

How did the new chief acquire the lands upon arrival?

By purchasing it with his own gold Signup and view all the answers

What was the practice regarding the division of arable land among the members of the barangay?

The members paid the chief for the arable land, which he divided as he saw fit Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the practice of fishing and trading in certain areas?

One had to pay the chief for the privilege of fishing or trading in certain areas, unless they belonged to his barangay Signup and view all the answers

What does the term "aliping namamahay" refer to in the text?

A commoner or free person Signup and view all the answers

What was the arrangement between the commoners and their masters regarding cultivated lands?

The commoners had to give half of their cultivated lands to their masters, as agreed upon Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the inheritance and status of the commoners' children?

The children inherited their parents' rank, property, and lands, and could not be made slaves Signup and view all the answers