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What name did the earliest inhabitants of the Philippines use to refer to themselves?
What name did the earliest inhabitants of the Philippines use to refer to themselves?
What was the primary sustenance method used by the negritos?
What was the primary sustenance method used by the negritos?
Which item did negrito men use for clothing?
Which item did negrito men use for clothing?
How did the negritos organize their social structure?
How did the negritos organize their social structure?
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What did the negritos believe was the source of their well-being?
What did the negritos believe was the source of their well-being?
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What did the negritos do at the end of healing rituals?
What did the negritos do at the end of healing rituals?
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Which aspect of negrito life remained largely unchanged for centuries?
Which aspect of negrito life remained largely unchanged for centuries?
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Who held authority in negrito families?
Who held authority in negrito families?
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What was the primary reason for the arrival of the Malays to the Philippines around 200 BC to 300 AD?
What was the primary reason for the arrival of the Malays to the Philippines around 200 BC to 300 AD?
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What term did the Malays use to refer to the Negritos?
What term did the Malays use to refer to the Negritos?
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What significant outcome arose from the interactions between the Malays and Negritos?
What significant outcome arose from the interactions between the Malays and Negritos?
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What does the term 'barangay' signify in addition to a social organization?
What does the term 'barangay' signify in addition to a social organization?
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In the barangay system, who typically held authority as the leader?
In the barangay system, who typically held authority as the leader?
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What shift occurred in the criteria for selecting a chief by the 16th century?
What shift occurred in the criteria for selecting a chief by the 16th century?
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What was the family structure within a barangay characterized by?
What was the family structure within a barangay characterized by?
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How did the barangays interact with each other in a village or town?
How did the barangays interact with each other in a village or town?
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Flashcards
Negritos
Negritos
The earliest inhabitants of the Philippines, small and dark-skinned.
Nomadic existence
Nomadic existence
A way of life characterized by moving frequently in search of food.
Bahaques
Bahaques
Tree bark garments worn by Negrito men.
Tapisse
Tapisse
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Kinship governance
Kinship governance
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Ancestral spirits
Ancestral spirits
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Healing rituals
Healing rituals
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Libations
Libations
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Maritime Migration
Maritime Migration
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Aetas
Aetas
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Mestizos
Mestizos
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Barangay System
Barangay System
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Family-Based Communities
Family-Based Communities
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Shift in Leadership
Shift in Leadership
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Linguistic Diversity
Linguistic Diversity
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Cultural Interactions
Cultural Interactions
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Study Notes
Early Filipino Society
- Negritos: Earliest inhabitants, likely arrived via land bridges from the Asian mainland. Called "Negritos" or "negrillos" by the Spanish, they referred to themselves as "dwellers" or "lords of the land." Nomadic, living in mountains and forests, relying on hunting and gathering. Lived in small family-based groups governed by kinship. Worshipped ancestral spirits. Minimal clothing, using bark (bahaques/tapisse). Rituals related to healing involved feasts and invoking spirits.
Malay Arrival and Barangay System
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Malay Migration (200 BC - 300 AD): Seafaring Malays migrated from Borneo, Indonesia, and the Malay Peninsula, displacing Negritos and settling in fertile lowlands. Malays called Negritos "Aetas." Intermarriage created early mestizos (mixed ancestry). Oral traditions show mixed lineage among chiefs. Linguistic diversity, such as Tagalog and Pampango, is connected to different Malay groups.
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Barangay System: Independent settlements, initially led by chiefs (datos). "Barangay" also referred to sailing vessels, suggesting links between transport and society. Early barangays consisted of families, with slaves. A structure of cooperating units but maintaining separate identities. Over time, leadership based on blood ties shifted to achievement-based selection.
Social Hierarchy and Class Structure
- Leadership: Initially, lineage determined leadership, evolving over time towards merit, wealth, and cunning.
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Description
Explore the fascinating history of early Filipino society, focusing on the Negritos and their way of life. Learn about the arrival of the Malays, their migration patterns, and the establishment of the barangay system. This quiz delves into the cultural and social dynamics shaped by these early inhabitants and their interactions.
