10 Questions
Which foreign people did the Filipinos have contacts with before the arrival of the Spaniards?
Arabs, Indians, Chinese, and Malaysians
What were the Filipinos' beliefs and values before the arrival of the Spaniards?
Belief in Bathala, solidarity of family, modesty of women, obedience and respect for elders, and valor of men
What was the education system like before the arrival of the Spaniards?
Informal education through suggestions, observation, example, and imitation
What were the elements of the Spanish curriculum in the Philippines?
Reading, writing, and religion
What did the diaries of Fr. Chirino reveal about the pre-Spanish Filipino society?
The inhabitants were civilized people with their own system of writing, laws, and moral standards
Which language was used as the medium of instruction in the American-devised curriculum in the Philippines?
English
What were the two aspects of training provided in the primary curriculum prescribed by the Americans?
Body Training and Mental Training
Which subjects were added to the primary curriculum in grade III?
Geography and Science
Which subjects were part of the Intermediate Curriculum in the American-devised curriculum?
Arithmetic, Geography, Science, and English
What was the aim of the normal schools that were opened at the collegiate level in the Philippines?
To provide training for elementary mentors
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