Exploring Philippine History

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Who is credited with discovering the Yawning Jarlet at the Burial site in Leta-leta caves?

Robert Fox

When did the late Neolithic era occur in the Philippines?

1000 BCE

Which script was used in the Laguna Copperplate Inscription, the earliest known Philippine document?

Kawi script

Who arrived in the Sulu Archipelago in 1380?

Muslim Arabs

Who claimed the islands for Spain and named them 'Philippines' in 1542?

Ruy Lopez de Villalobos

Study Notes

Archaeological Discoveries

  • The discovery of the Yawning Jarlet is attributed to a find at the Burial site in Leta-leta caves.

Philippine Timeline

  • The late Neolithic era in the Philippines occurred during a specific time period.

Ancient Scripts

  • The Laguna Copperplate Inscription, the earliest known Philippine document, utilized a specific script.

Foreign Arrivals

  • In 1380, a group of people, namely the Arabs, arrived in the Sulu Archipelago.
  • In 1542, Ferdinand Magellan claimed the islands for Spain and named them 'Philippines'.

Test your knowledge of Philippine history with this timeline quiz! From the early humans in Cagayan cave to the construction of the Banaue Rice Terraces, this quiz will challenge your understanding of key events and discoveries in the Philippines. Are you ready to dive into the rich history of this fascinating country? Take the quiz now and find out!

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