How much do you know about the indigenous ethnic communities of the Philippines?

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How many indigenous ethnic communities are estimated to exist in the Philippines?

106 (correct)

What is the reason for the lack of accurate census data on indigenous ethnic communities in the Philippines?

They are undocumented immigrants

The government does not prioritize counting them

They are geographically isolated (correct)

They refuse to participate in the census

How many indigenous ethnic communities are there in the Philippines according to PANAMIN?

4,500,000 (correct)

4,000,000

5,000,000

3,500,000

Which regions of the Philippines are included in the present study?

Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao Signup and view all the answers

Which organization has refined the listing and classification of indigenous ethnic communities in the Philippines based on dialects?

The Summer Institute of Linguistics Signup and view all the answers

Which organization listed 76 indigenous ethnic communities in 1979?

PANAMIN Signup and view all the answers

Where are most ethnic groups in Luzon concentrated?

Northern mountain ranges Signup and view all the answers

Where are most of the ethnic groups in Luzon concentrated?

Northern mountain ranges Signup and view all the answers

In 1916, what percentage of the population did Dr. H. Otley Beyer estimate to be "pagan"?

5% Signup and view all the answers

Which region in the Cordillera has four well-known ethnic groups?

Central Signup and view all the answers

How is community organization in the Cordillera area of Luzon dominantly based?

Kinship Signup and view all the answers

Which region in the Philippines has the most concentration of ethnic groups?

Luzon Signup and view all the answers

What type of farming is practiced by ethnic communities in the central Cordillera area?

Rice-terrace and irrigated farming Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of leadership in ethnic communities in the Cordillera area?

Bravery and personal charisma Signup and view all the answers

What type of farming do the central Cordillera ethnic communities practice?

Rice-terrace and irrigated farming Signup and view all the answers

What institutionalized practices are shared by all central Cordillera ethnic communities?

Head taking and warfare Signup and view all the answers

Is there an accurate census available on ethnic population as of 1991?

No Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for the uncertain total number of indigenous ethnic communities in the Philippines?

Difficulty in accessing remote areas Signup and view all the answers

Which organization gives varying figures on the total number of indigenous ethnic communities in the Philippines?

The National Census and Statistic Office Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The total number of indigenous ethnic communities in the Philippines is unknown.
The National Census and Statistic Office gives varying figures.
The Summer Institute of Linguistics has refined the listing and classification based on dialects.
In 1979, PANAMIN placed the total national population of indigenous ethnic communities at 4,500,000.
Included in the study are 56 groups found in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Most ethnic groups in Luzon are concentrated on the northern mountain ranges.
Ethnic communities in Luzon share many basic cultural traits.
The central region of the Cordillera has four well-known groups.
These people are wet-crop agriculturists, practicing rice-terrace and irrigated farming.
Institutionalized practices like head taking and warfare are shared by all central Cordillera ethnic communities.

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Test your knowledge about the indigenous ethnic communities in the Philippines with this informative quiz. Learn about the varying figures provided by the National Census and Statistic Office, the refined classification by the Summer Institute of Linguistics, and the estimation by PANAMIN. Discover the 56 groups found in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao and their basic cultural traits. Challenge yourself to identify the four well-known groups in the central region of the Cordillera and their practices, such as wet-crop