GNED 06 Lecture 3: Historical Antecedents in the Philippines

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What was the belief system practiced by early inhabitants in the pre-colonial period of the Philippines?

Polytheism

Monotheism

Animism (correct)

Atheism

Which of the following is true about Baybayin in the pre-colonial period of the Philippines?

It was a form of currency

It was used as a communication tool with other countries

It was a written literary tradition (correct)

It was a type of musical instrument

What is the social organization that existed in the pre-colonial period of the Philippines?

Parish

Barangay (correct)

Borough

Township

In the pre-colonial period, who did early Filipinos associate natural occurrences with?

Spirits and deities Signup and view all the answers

What role did the Diwata, Bathala, nuno sa punso, kapre, and tikbalang play in the belief system of early Filipinos?

Deities of nature Signup and view all the answers

How did the indigenous knowledge system help early Filipinos in the pre-colonial period?

It sustained their communities and organization Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a subsistence economy?

Producing goods for oneself or family Signup and view all the answers

During which period did the early Filipinos learn to make metal tools and implements?

Iron Age Signup and view all the answers

Which region in the Philippines was mentioned as a place where Stone Age inhabitants formed settlements?

Samar and Negros Signup and view all the answers

What materials were early Filipinos using to make tools before they learned to make metal tools?

Stone flakes Signup and view all the answers

Which activity did Filipinos engage in during the Iron Age based on the evidence from excavations?

Mining and metalworking Signup and view all the answers

What was another skill that early Filipinos developed in addition to making metal tools?

Boat building for trade Signup and view all the answers

What type of settlements were common in the Philippines during the Pre-Colonial Period?

Coastal and mountain settlements Signup and view all the answers

Which region in the Philippines was known for mining gold during the Pre-Colonial Period?

Panay Signup and view all the answers

What products were commonly produced in the Philippines during the Pre-Colonial Period?

Wine, vinegar, and salt Signup and view all the answers

Which islands had regular trade relations with other countries like Vietnam and China in the 10th century AD?

Luzon and Mindoro Signup and view all the answers

What type of farming practices were used in the Philippines during the Pre-Colonial Period?

Terraced fields utilizing spring water Signup and view all the answers

What were the main trade goods exchanged between mountain and coastal settlements in the Philippines during the Pre-Colonial Period?

Forest products and hunted animals Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of society in the Philippines led to the neglect of agriculture and decline of native handicrafts during the Spanish rule?

Emphasis on Manila Galleon trade Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant reason for the rapid advancement of science and technology in the Philippines during the American regime?

Encouragement and support for public education Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Thomasites in Filipino education under the American regime?

Teaching Filipino elementary students Signup and view all the answers

Why was English utilized as the primary mode of instruction in the Department of Public Instruction during the American regime?

To promote international communication Signup and view all the answers

What significant role did The Philippine Normal School play during the American regime?

Training Filipino teachers Signup and view all the answers

What language is the Philippine Constitution written in, as mentioned under the American regime?

American English Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for supervising academic institutions under basic education in the Philippines?

Department of Education (DepEd) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in the Philippines?

Encouraging greater private sector participation in S & T development Signup and view all the answers

What does the Balik Scientist Program aim to achieve?

Contract science and technology experts to work in the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

Which program in the Philippines is designed to provide students with sufficient time for mastery of concepts and skills?

K-12 program Signup and view all the answers

What is a key focus of the Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines?

Supervising academic institutions under basic education Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) established in the Philippines?

To meet increasing demands for S&T intervention in national development Signup and view all the answers