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What were the religious ideas and practices of Filipinos before the arrival of the Gospel?
They were vaguely conceived, varied, and many, due to minimal inter-island exchange, diversity of dialects, and constant fighting among ethnic groups.
Who was Kaptan in the context of Filipino religious beliefs?
Kaptan was the god who dwelt in the sky and was responsible for thunder, disease, and the power to resurrect the dead.
What term did the Tagalogs use to refer to the Supreme Being?
Filipinos offered prayers and sacrifices to their Supreme Being before the arrival of the missionaries.
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What is the common belief about where Bathala dwelt?
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Which of the following is NOT regarded as a secondary deity in Filipino mythology?
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Filipinos had distinct gods for natural objects such as mountains and rivers.
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Religious Ideas and Practices Before the Arrival of the Gospel
- Filipinos had a diverse range of religious beliefs and practices prior to Christianization.
- The lack of inter-island exchange, dialect diversity, and constant fighting among ethnic groups contribute to this variety.
- Filipinos believed in Bathala Maykapal (Tagalog), Laon (Visayan), or Cabunian (Ilocano) as their Supreme Being.
- Bathala was believed to be the creator of heaven and earth, a lawgiver, and a judge of the living and the dead.
- The Supreme Being was considered distant and uninterested in human affairs.
- Filipinos practiced polytheism with numerous secondary deities for various geographic features such as mountains, rivers, and the rainbow.
- Kaptan and Manguayen were prominent deities.
- Kaptan resided in the sky with Bathala and had the power to control thunder, diseases, and natural plagues, as well as the ability to resurrect the dead.
- Manguayen was responsible for transporting the dead to hell.
- These beliefs highlight the Filipinos' understanding of the supernatural and their connection to the natural world.
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Explore the diverse religious beliefs and practices of Filipinos before the arrival of Christianity. Learn about the Supreme Being Bathala and other deities like Kaptan and Manguayen, as well as the impact of cultural diversity on these beliefs. This quiz covers polytheism and the significance of nature in Filipino spirituality.
