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What is primarily threatened by the activities of indigenous land appropriation in the Philippines?
What is primarily threatened by the activities of indigenous land appropriation in the Philippines?
- Traditional customs of indigenous tribes
- Economic growth in urban regions
- Quality of educational resources
- Biodiversity of ecosystems (correct)
What do indigenous peoples in the Philippines struggle to protect amidst land disputes?
What do indigenous peoples in the Philippines struggle to protect amidst land disputes?
- Their traditional music and dance
- Their ancestral lands (correct)
- Their agricultural practices
- Their access to modern technology
Which group is specifically named as having faced violence and international attention regarding land conflicts?
Which group is specifically named as having faced violence and international attention regarding land conflicts?
- Igorots
- Lumads (correct)
- Aetas
- Bagobo
What has been a significant cultural reflection of the indigenous struggles in the Philippines?
What has been a significant cultural reflection of the indigenous struggles in the Philippines?
Which region is specifically mentioned as having indigenous groups affected by land appropriation?
Which region is specifically mentioned as having indigenous groups affected by land appropriation?
Which group of individuals was exempt from paying taxes in the pre-colonial Filipino caste system?
Which group of individuals was exempt from paying taxes in the pre-colonial Filipino caste system?
What tax obligation did the Sangleys have compared to the Indios?
What tax obligation did the Sangleys have compared to the Indios?
The Mestizajes were required to pay taxes due to what reason?
The Mestizajes were required to pay taxes due to what reason?
Which group is defined as Spaniards born in the American colonies?
Which group is defined as Spaniards born in the American colonies?
Who had the most power and influence in the caste system alongside the Peninsulares?
Who had the most power and influence in the caste system alongside the Peninsulares?
What additional tax obligation did the mestizo de sangley face?
What additional tax obligation did the mestizo de sangley face?
Which classification included individuals with a varied heritage and a hierarchy?
Which classification included individuals with a varied heritage and a hierarchy?
What distinguishes insulares from other groups in the caste system?
What distinguishes insulares from other groups in the caste system?
What characterizes the aliping saguiguilid within the caste system?
What characterizes the aliping saguiguilid within the caste system?
What role did the caste system play during the Spanish colonization?
What role did the caste system play during the Spanish colonization?
Which group is primarily known for serving the common folk?
Which group is primarily known for serving the common folk?
What was a significant result of the Islamic Rule in the 13th century related to the caste system?
What was a significant result of the Islamic Rule in the 13th century related to the caste system?
What is a defining feature of the casta system?
What is a defining feature of the casta system?
How did the status of men and women change from the pre-colonial period to the colonial period?
How did the status of men and women change from the pre-colonial period to the colonial period?
What impact did the British Occupation have on the Indian caste system?
What impact did the British Occupation have on the Indian caste system?
When did the Filipino caste system undergo significant changes?
When did the Filipino caste system undergo significant changes?
What is the primary focus of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies?
What is the primary focus of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies?
Which aspect of racism is defined by Merriam-Webster?
Which aspect of racism is defined by Merriam-Webster?
What significant historical context is provided by Meijer and Camper regarding racial theories?
What significant historical context is provided by Meijer and Camper regarding racial theories?
What type of resources does the Minority Rights Group International cover?
What type of resources does the Minority Rights Group International cover?
What key topic does the World Health Organization address in relation to gender and health?
What key topic does the World Health Organization address in relation to gender and health?
What is one criticism mentioned regarding traditional medicine?
What is one criticism mentioned regarding traditional medicine?
What does the 'fox-eye makeup' trend on TikTok accentuate?
What does the 'fox-eye makeup' trend on TikTok accentuate?
What surgical procedure has been influenced by the perception of slanted eyes?
What surgical procedure has been influenced by the perception of slanted eyes?
Which of the following is categorized as pseudoscientific traditional medicine?
Which of the following is categorized as pseudoscientific traditional medicine?
According to the provided content, which group faces ongoing struggles in the Philippines?
According to the provided content, which group faces ongoing struggles in the Philippines?
Which aspect of social commentary is highlighted in the reference to makeup trends?
Which aspect of social commentary is highlighted in the reference to makeup trends?
What type of medicine is mistakenly referred to as 'traditional' despite lacking scientific basis?
What type of medicine is mistakenly referred to as 'traditional' despite lacking scientific basis?
What criticism can be directed at the perception of beauty in relation to Asian features?
What criticism can be directed at the perception of beauty in relation to Asian features?
Study Notes
Pre-Colonial Filipino Caste System
- Filipinos and Aetas paid the minimum amount of tax.
- Sangleys were considered outcasts but were valuable to the Spaniards due to their skills and business acumen.
- Blancos, the top 3 classifications, were exempt from paying taxes.
- Mestizajes paid taxes but not all had Spanish blood.
- Mestizo de Sangley paid double the base tax.
- The pre-colonial Filipino system is characterized by equal opportunities for men and women.
Spanish-Influenced Casta System
- The colonial casta system placed the colonizers on top and Filipinos in lower positions.
- The system incentivized paying taxes based on one's racial heritage.
- Muslims, who were fighting the Spaniards, were not classified.
- The system was further enforced under the brief British occupation and their mixed-race descendants were classified.
- Americanos – Spaniards born in the Americas, exempt from taxes, held power and influence.
- Peninsulares – Spaniards from the Iberian Peninsula, exempt from taxes, held the most power and influence.
- Insulares, the first Filipino descendents with pure Spanish blood, were exempt from taxes.
- Mestizajes comprised of mixed heritages and had a hierarchy within the casta system.
### Indigenous Tribes
- Specific indigenous tribes in the Philippines have kept their cultural traditions and customs.
- Specific indigenous tribes were categorized based on geographic location.
- There are other indigenous tribes not listed in the document.
### Impact of Colonization
- Indigenous tribes face conflicts arising from land appropriation for subdivisions, nature reserves, and organized farmlands.
- These conflicts have led to militarization of certain areas
- The Lumad killings, which gained international attention, demonstrate the disastrous consequences of colonization.
### Cultural Appropriation
- The Spanish-influenced casta system is reflected in the music, movies, and medicine of the Philippines.
- Music by ASIN such as Masdan Mo Ang Kapaligiran, Bayan Ko, Balita, and Ang Bayan Kong Sinilangan show the impact of the system.
- Movies such as Busong and Baboy Halas reflect appreciation for indigenous traditions.
- There is a tendency to ridicule traditional medicine and accept pseudoscientific “traditional” medicine.
- The "fox-eye makeup" trend, which accentuates the eyes to be more slanted, reflects cultural appropriation.
- Asians had to undergo eyelid surgery due to the ridicule of their naturally slanted eyes.
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Explore the intricate details of the pre-colonial Filipino caste system and its evolution under Spanish influence. This quiz covers the differing classifications, tax implications, and societal roles of various groups, including the Aetas, Sangleys, and Mestizos. Test your knowledge on how these systems shaped Filipino society.
