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Which ancient Philippine script was used in Luzon and Visayas?
Which ancient Philippine script was used in Luzon and Visayas?
Which group of people introduced seafaring, farming, and building houses from trees to the Philippines?
Which group of people introduced seafaring, farming, and building houses from trees to the Philippines?
What were riddles (bugtong) used for during the pre-colonial period?
What were riddles (bugtong) used for during the pre-colonial period?
Which group of people shared their own systems of writing, knowledge, and skills in agriculture, metallurgy, jewelry-making, and boat-building?
Which group of people shared their own systems of writing, knowledge, and skills in agriculture, metallurgy, jewelry-making, and boat-building?
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Which type of Malays arrived in the Philippines in 2500 BC?
Which type of Malays arrived in the Philippines in 2500 BC?
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Study Notes
Ancient Scripts and Cultures
- The Baybayin script was used in Luzon and Visayas, a writing system for various Philippine languages before colonization.
- Austronesians, specifically the Malay migrants, introduced seafaring, farming, and the construction of houses from mangrove and other trees to the Philippines.
Cultural Practices
- Riddles, known as bugtong, served as a form of entertainment and education during the pre-colonial period, helping to enhance linguistic skills and cultural storytelling.
Influence of Other Cultures
- The Chinese and Indian immigrants shared their writing systems, agricultural knowledge, metallurgy techniques, jewelry-making skills, and boat-building practices with the indigenous populations.
Migration Waves
- The Malays, specifically the Southeast Asian Malays, arrived in the Philippines around 2500 BC, leading to significant cultural exchanges and development in the region's societies.
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Description
Test your knowledge on Philippine literature during the pre-colonial period with this quiz. Review important points about the first settlers, their hunting and gathering skills, and the influence of Proto-Malays on our ancestors.
