12 Questions
What is the primary concern of the paniyo or taboo in Ifugao law?
Ethical and religious practices
What is the name of the elder in the community who intervenes in the settling of conflicts, disputes, grievances, and crimes?
Nanomnoman
What is the term for the 'good way' of doing in Ifugao culture?
Tugun di a-amod
What is the name of the system of agriculture that involves multiple levels of crops?
Multi-storey Agroforestry System
What is the purpose of the custom laws in Ifugao governance?
To establish the laws on property, individual rights, family laws, and penal laws
What is the name of the system of agriculture that combines rice fields and forests?
Rice terraces forest coupled agroforestry
What is the significance of Muyung in the Ifugao ecosystem?
It holds water in reserve and releases it as needed
What is the main function of the water from the creeks, streams, and rivers in the Ifugao ecosystem?
To water the rice terraces aside from daily household use
What is the result of depleting the forest resources in the Ifugao ecosystem?
Consequences at the Ifugao's disadvantage
What is the name of the indigenous method used by early Ifugaos to manage their utilization of land and water, which involves forest areas?
Muyung, alah, pinugu/pinuchu
What is the significance of the Ifugao Rice Terraces being included in UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites?
It highlights the Ifugao's ability to sustainably manage their land and water resources
What is the relationship between the forest and water production in the Ifugao ecosystem?
The forest sustains water production
Learn about the Ifugao's sustainable land and water management practices, which earned the Ifugao Rice Terraces a spot on UNESCO's World Heritage Sites list. Discover their indigenous methods for utilizing forest areas, pond fields, and grasslands. Test your knowledge on sustainable land use and natural resource management.
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