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What is the term used to refer to the free-born nobles in this context?
What is the term used to refer to the free-born nobles in this context?
maharlica
What was the primary responsibility of the nobles in relation to the dato?
What was the primary responsibility of the nobles in relation to the dato?
They accompanied the dato in war at their own expense.
Did the nobles have to pay taxes or tribute? Explain.
Did the nobles have to pay taxes or tribute? Explain.
No, they did not pay tax or tribute.
What activities were nobles involved in concerning the welfare of the barangay?
What activities were nobles involved in concerning the welfare of the barangay?
What does the relationship between the nobles and the dato imply about the social structure?
What does the relationship between the nobles and the dato imply about the social structure?
Flashcards
Maharlica
Maharlica
A group of free-born individuals in pre-colonial Philippines who were considered of high social standing.
Dato
Dato
The leader of a barangay, a community in pre-colonial Philippines.
Nobles and Taxes
Nobles and Taxes
Nobles did not have to pay taxes or tributes to the dato.
Nobles and the Dato
Nobles and the Dato
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Nobles and Warfare
Nobles and Warfare
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Study Notes
Noble Class in Pre-Colonial Philippines
- Nobility was comprised of free-born individuals, known as maharlika.
- Maharlika were exempt from taxes and tributes to the datu.
- However, they were obligated to participate in war efforts, funding their own expenses.
- Nobles were personal companions of the datu, assisting him in barangay affairs.
- These affairs encompassed community well-being.
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