Bigay Suso: Understanding Himaraw in Filipino Traditional Marriage Practices Quiz and Flashcards

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What was the traditional practice regarding marriage within different classes among early Filipinos?

Nobles could only marry other nobles, freemen could only marry freewomen, and slaves could only marry slaves. (correct)

Nobles could marry freemen, freemen could marry dependents, and slaves could marry anyone.

There were no restrictions on marriage between different classes.

Interracial marriages were common among all classes.

What was the 'bigay-kaya' in the context of marriage among early Filipinos?

A form of payment given to the bride's parents as reimbursement for her upbringing.

A material offering such as land, gold, or slaves given by the groom to the bride's family. (correct)

A certain amount given to the bride's parents as payment for the mother's rearing of the girl.

A sum of money given to the girl's wet nurse for feeding her during infancy.

What would happen to the 'bigay-kaya' in the event of divorce?

It would be evenly divided between the husband and wife in case of divorce.

It would be returned to the husband if he caused the divorce. (correct)

It would be kept by the bride's family regardless of who caused the divorce.

It would be returned to the wife if she caused the divorce.

What was 'panghimuyat' in the context of marriage traditions among early Filipinos?

A certain amount given to the bride-to-be's parents as payment for the mother's rearing of the girl. Signup and view all the answers

What was 'bigay-suso' in the context of marriage customs among early Filipinos?

A sum of money given to the girl's wet nurse for feeding her during infancy. Signup and view all the answers

What was 'himaraw' in the context of marriage traditions among early Filipinos?

A certain amount given to the bride's parents as payment for the mother's rearing of the girl. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of 'bigay-kaya' in early Filipino marriage customs?

To preserve the marriage through material expression Signup and view all the answers

What was 'panghimuyat' in early Filipino marriage traditions?

A payment to the bride-to-be's parents for rearing her Signup and view all the answers

What was the traditional practice regarding intermarriages between different classes among early Filipinos?

Allowed between nobles and freemen only Signup and view all the answers

What was 'bigay-suso' in the context of early Filipino marriage customs?

A payment to the bride's wet nurse for feeding her during infancy Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence if a husband causes a divorce in early Filipino marriage customs?

He loses the 'bigay-kaya' Signup and view all the answers

What did 'himaraw' represent in early Filipino marriage traditions?

A sum of money given to the bride's parents as reimbursement for expenses during infancy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Marriage Traditions among Early Filipinos

Traditional practice: Marriage within the same social class was common, while intermarriages between different classes were discouraged.

Bigay-Kaya

Bigay-kaya: A dowry given by the groom's family to the bride's family as a symbol of respect and to strengthen family ties.
Purpose: To seal the marriage bond and provide financial security for the bride.
Consequence in the event of divorce: The bigay-kaya was returned to the groom's family.

Panghimuyat

Panghimuyat: A form of engagement where the groom's family would present gifts to the bride's family to secure the marriage.
Purpose: To show sincerity and commitment to the marriage.

Bigay-Suso

Bigay-suso: A small gift given by the groom to the bride's family as a symbol of respect.
Significance: Represented the groom's commitment to take care of the bride.

Himaraw

Himaraw: A symbol of the couple's union, representing their shared life and commitment.
Significance: Represented the couple's bond and commitment to each other.

Divorce Consequences

Consequence of divorce: If the husband caused the divorce, he was required to return the bigay-kaya and bigay-suso to the bride's family.

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Explore the traditional marriage practices of early Filipinos, including rules and customs regarding intermarriages and dowry. Learn about the significance of bigay-kaya in the context of marriage and family dynamics.