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What is the name of the island associated with the name Pangutaran?
What is the name of the island associated with the name Pangutaran?
Which of the following phrases represents the meaning of 'Siyama'?
Which of the following phrases represents the meaning of 'Siyama'?
How many barangays make up the municipality of Pangutaran?
How many barangays make up the municipality of Pangutaran?
Which of the following best describes the location of Pangutaran?
Which of the following best describes the location of Pangutaran?
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Who was sheikh Karim Al-Makhdum?
Who was sheikh Karim Al-Makhdum?
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Study Notes
Overview of Pangutaran, Sulu
- Municipality in the southwestern Philippines, located in Sulu province.
- Part of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).
- Known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and natural beauty.
Historical Significance
- Named after "Shariff Pangutaran," the first Filipino to inhabit the island.
- Also referred to as "Pulau Bangkuruan," translated from Malay as "the island with the Bangkudo trees."
- The term "Siyama" means "forbearance," linked to the arrival of Sheikh Karim Al-Makhdum and Indian traders.
Political Divisions
- Divided into 16 barangays, each containing puroks and some featuring sitios.
- Key barangays include Alu Bunah, Bang Kilay, Kawitan, and others.
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Explore the municipality of Pangutaran in Sulu, Philippines, known for its rich history, culture, and natural beauty. This quiz delves into the geographical and cultural significance of Pangutaran within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
