Early Foreign Contacts Module 1 Lesson 1.1

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

The grammatical arrangement of words and phrases to build a complete thought.

Marks used in writing (e.g., commas, periods, question marks) to clarify sentence meaning.

Using uppercase letters at the start of sentences and proper nouns.

Pre-colonial Philippines had established relationships with neighboring countries for the exchange of goods.

Physical artifacts or remains from the past used to understand past societies/cultures.

Practices, traditions, and other traits of a culture from the past, used to understand the history of a people.

Interactions between the Philippines and foreign entities (peoples, cultures) before colonialization.

An ancient script system used in Java, Indonesia, that was used for writing in the pre-colonial Philippines.

A small piece of ivory used as a mark of origin or authenticity in trade during the pre-colonial Philippines.

A mask made of gold used to cover the face of a deceased person in pre-colonial Philippines, believed to ward off evil spirits.

The practice of using a gold mask over the deceased's face, believed to have originated in southern China and adopted by pre-colonial Filipinos.

The Banton burial cloth, dated to the 13th-14th centuries, is considered the oldest warp ikat textile in Southeast Asia.

A strong fiber, indigenous to the Philippines, used to create the Banton burial cloth.

A location in Banton Island, Romblon, where the Banton burial cloth was discovered.

The type of container used to bury the deceased in the Banton Island, Romblon.

An ancient copper plate discovered in the Philippines with inscriptions in old Malay, Sanskrit, Javanese, and Tagalog, documenting a debt release and providing insights into early Filipino society.

An ivory seal found in Butuan City, Philippines, made from a rhinoceros tusk and dating back to around 1000 A.D., suggesting trade connections with Southeast Asia.

The early Filipinos were skilled boat builders and navigators, actively engaging in maritime trade and exploration across Southeast Asia.

The early Filipinos established trade relationships with neighboring Southeast Asian countries, exchanging goods like spices, textiles, and pottery, influencing their culture and economy.

The Laguna Copperplate demonstrates the use of Old Malay language, indicating cultural and linguistic influences from Southeast Asia on the early Filipinos.

The Laguna Copperplate provides evidence of early written communication in the Philippines, showcasing the use of a sophisticated system of writing.

Trade and interactions with neighboring countries led to the exchange of ideas, customs, and practices, shaping the culture and lifestyle of early Filipinos.

Maritime trade and connections with neighboring countries significantly contributed to the economic growth and prosperity of the early Filipinos.

The Philippines had active trading relationships with Vietnam, Borneo, China, and India before the Spanish colonization.

Sulu was a major trading center in the Philippines, facilitating economic and cultural exchanges with other countries.

Early foreign contacts brought significant cultural changes to the Philippines, including the adoption of Chinese customs and language.

The Chinese introduced elements like umbrellas, porcelain, gongs, cuisine, metallurgy, and the use of white cloth in mourning to the Filipinos.

The Philippines was influenced by Indian religion, languages, and culture during the pre-colonial period.

Trade with foreign countries resulted in active economic exchanges, evident from the widespread trade goods like porcelain and ivory.

The early Philippines served as a bridge for exchange with neighboring nations, leading to economic and cultural interactions that shaped the Filipino identity.

A merchant vessel discovered near Pandanan Island in 1993, containing over 4,000 objects from different countries, shedding light on trade and connections in the 15th century.

Paths or networks used for exchanging goods and ideas between different regions, often across oceans.

Pottery items made in Vietnam, found in abundance in the Pandanan shipwreck, suggesting a significant trade connection with this Southeast Asian country.

A valuable artifact found in the Pandanan shipwreck, dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), offering a timeframe for the ship's origins.

Rare porcelain items from the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) found in the Pandanan shipwreck, highlighting early trade connections with China and the significance of this dynasty's production.

A mythical creature in Chinese culture, symbolizing perfection and benevolent government. It is often depicted as a horse with a single horn or a dragon-horse.

A mythical bird in Chinese culture, symbolizing good fortune, the sun, fertility, abundant harvest, good luck, and longevity.

A museum in the Philippines that houses a collection of artifacts and exhibits showcasing the country's history, culture, and art.

The period in Philippine history before the arrival of European colonizers, characterized by diverse indigenous cultures and strong trade networks.