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What method is used to obtain information in research?
An interview.
What is research?
A systematic method of investigating and studying materials to establish facts and conclusions.
Which of the following was a thriving civilization before Spanish colonization?
What is the casta system?
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Who pays only the base tax value in the casta system?
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Which group pays quadruple the base tax value?
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Match the following groups with their tax status in the casta system:
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What happens to a mestiza de Sangleys daughter if she marries an Americano?
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Who were the Tornatras in the casta system?
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What is research?
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What is one way of obtaining information in research?
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What were the pre-colonial conditions of the Philippines before Spanish colonization?
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What is the casta system based on?
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Which group paid only the base tax value?
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Who were the pure-blooded Chinese living in the Philippines during colonization?
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Which mestizo category had the lowest status in the casta system?
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Study Notes
Research on Jose Rizal
- The study of Jose Rizal’s life and contributions arises from extensive research over decades.
- Rizal’s life is closely tied to the Philippines' social conditions during Spanish colonization.
- Research is defined as a systematic approach to investigating and studying materials to establish facts.
Interview Methodology
- Interviews are essential for gathering information through a question-and-answer format.
- This method allows researchers to obtain firsthand accounts that can be compared with other evidence.
Pre-Colonial Philippines
- Before colonization, the Philippines had a rich civilization with defined cultures, traditions, and trade networks.
- Established trade relations existed with countries such as China and Indonesia, involving exchanges of goods like pearls and silk.
- Communities were led by a datu, who acted as a protector and leader, rather than a dictator.
Impact of Spanish Colonization
- Spanish colonization began to erode pre-colonial lifestyles, particularly outside parts of Mindanao.
- The colonial government imposed a taxation system categorized by social class, or casta.
Casta System
- The casta system defined tax responsibilities based on social lineage:
- Peninsulares and Insulares: Tax-free individuals, enjoying privileges.
- Mestizos and Mestizas: Variable tax based on lineage; status could shift.
- Sangley: Pure-blooded Chinese paying quadruple taxation due to their business contributions.
- Indios (Filipinos) and Negritos: Paid only the base tax, representing the lowest class.
- Tornatras: Individuals with multiple racial backgrounds, subject to higher taxation due to their heritage.
Taxation Examples
- A mestiza de Sangley would pay half her father's Sangley tax if she married an Americano, who is exempt from tax.
- Mestizaje individuals face fluctuating social status and tax burdens depending on their marriages and lineage.
Modern Context and Representation
- Contemporary examples of mixed heritage individuals include Filipino-German celebrities, illustrating the ongoing complexity of racial and social identities in the Philippines.
- The social dynamics established during colonization continue to resonate in modern Philippine society.
Research on Jose Rizal
- The study of Jose Rizal’s life and contributions arises from extensive research over decades.
- Rizal’s life is closely tied to the Philippines' social conditions during Spanish colonization.
- Research is defined as a systematic approach to investigating and studying materials to establish facts.
Interview Methodology
- Interviews are essential for gathering information through a question-and-answer format.
- This method allows researchers to obtain firsthand accounts that can be compared with other evidence.
Pre-Colonial Philippines
- Before colonization, the Philippines had a rich civilization with defined cultures, traditions, and trade networks.
- Established trade relations existed with countries such as China and Indonesia, involving exchanges of goods like pearls and silk.
- Communities were led by a datu, who acted as a protector and leader, rather than a dictator.
Impact of Spanish Colonization
- Spanish colonization began to erode pre-colonial lifestyles, particularly outside parts of Mindanao.
- The colonial government imposed a taxation system categorized by social class, or casta.
Casta System
- The casta system defined tax responsibilities based on social lineage:
- Peninsulares and Insulares: Tax-free individuals, enjoying privileges.
- Mestizos and Mestizas: Variable tax based on lineage; status could shift.
- Sangley: Pure-blooded Chinese paying quadruple taxation due to their business contributions.
- Indios (Filipinos) and Negritos: Paid only the base tax, representing the lowest class.
- Tornatras: Individuals with multiple racial backgrounds, subject to higher taxation due to their heritage.
Taxation Examples
- A mestiza de Sangley would pay half her father's Sangley tax if she married an Americano, who is exempt from tax.
- Mestizaje individuals face fluctuating social status and tax burdens depending on their marriages and lineage.
Modern Context and Representation
- Contemporary examples of mixed heritage individuals include Filipino-German celebrities, illustrating the ongoing complexity of racial and social identities in the Philippines.
- The social dynamics established during colonization continue to resonate in modern Philippine society.
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This quiz explores the takeaways from weeks 06-07 of the study of Jose Rizal, focusing on his life and works in relation to the social conditions in the Philippines during Spanish Colonization. Understand the significance of research in uncovering the impact of Rizal's contributions to Philippine society.
