Filipino Caste Systems Quiz
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Filipino Caste Systems Quiz

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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?

  • 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?

  • Igorots
  • Lumads (correct)
  • Aetas
  • Bagobo

    • What has been a significant cultural reflection of the indigenous struggles in the Philippines?

    <p>Musical compositions about their culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is specifically mentioned as having indigenous groups affected by land appropriation?

    <p>Zamboanga Peninsula</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of individuals was exempt from paying taxes in the pre-colonial Filipino caste system?

    <p>Blancos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tax obligation did the Sangleys have compared to the Indios?

    <p>They paid quadruple the base tax.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Mestizajes were required to pay taxes due to what reason?

    <p>They had mixed heritage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is defined as Spaniards born in the American colonies?

    <p>Americanos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who had the most power and influence in the caste system alongside the Peninsulares?

    <p>Insulares</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional tax obligation did the mestizo de sangley face?

    <p>Double the base tax.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which classification included individuals with a varied heritage and a hierarchy?

    <p>Mestizajes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes insulares from other groups in the caste system?

    <p>They had pure Spanish blood and were born in the Philippines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes the aliping saguiguilid within the caste system?

    <p>They represent actual slaves and are often prisoners of war.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did the caste system play during the Spanish colonization?

    <p>It placed the colonizers at the top and lowered the status of Filipinos.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is primarily known for serving the common folk?

    <p>The timawa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant result of the Islamic Rule in the 13th century related to the caste system?

    <p>It initiated the creation of the casta system based on race.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining feature of the casta system?

    <p>It involves tax responsibilities based on racial heritage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the status of men and women change from the pre-colonial period to the colonial period?

    <p>Men and women shared equal opportunities in the pre-colonial period.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the British Occupation have on the Indian caste system?

    <p>It classified mixed-race descendants and influenced social hierarchy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the Filipino caste system undergo significant changes?

    <p>Throughout the pre-colonial and colonial periods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies?

    <p>The concept and study of peace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of racism is defined by Merriam-Webster?

    <p>Prejudice or discrimination based on physical characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant historical context is provided by Meijer and Camper regarding racial theories?

    <p>Early anthropological concepts of racial hierarchies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of resources does the Minority Rights Group International cover?

    <p>Rights and issues faced by indigenous peoples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What key topic does the World Health Organization address in relation to gender and health?

    <p>Social determinants influencing health disparities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one criticism mentioned regarding traditional medicine?

    <p>It is often ridiculed while accepting pseudoscientific alternatives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'fox-eye makeup' trend on TikTok accentuate?

    <p>Eyes to appear more slanted, resembling Asian features.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What surgical procedure has been influenced by the perception of slanted eyes?

    <p>Eyelid surgery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is categorized as pseudoscientific traditional medicine?

    <p>Homeopathy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the provided content, which group faces ongoing struggles in the Philippines?

    <p>Indigenous peoples.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of social commentary is highlighted in the reference to makeup trends?

    <p>The commodification of different ethnic features.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of medicine is mistakenly referred to as 'traditional' despite lacking scientific basis?

    <p>Crystal therapy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What criticism can be directed at the perception of beauty in relation to Asian features?

    <p>They are subject to stereotypes and negative commentary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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