Philippine Architecture: Pre-Colonial Period

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What is the approximate date of immigration to the Philippines via land-bridges?

5,000 years ago

10,000 years ago

250,000 years ago (correct)

100,000 years ago

What was the primary purpose of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi's expedition in 1564?

To explore the islands and map their geography

To introduce Christianity and European institutions (correct)

To establish a trade center with China

To conquer the native kingdoms and establish a Spanish colony

Which of the following groups converted some parts of the Philippines to Islam?

Indian merchants

Chinese traders

Spanish missionaries

Arab traders (correct)

What was the result of the Spanish war with the USA in the late 1900s?

The Philippines was sold to the USA Signup and view all the answers

Who led the nationalist movement in the Philippines?

Jose Rizal Signup and view all the answers

What was established in the Philippines during the Japanese occupation?

A puppet government Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the settlements established by ancient Filipinos?

For trade and commerce near key trade centers Signup and view all the answers

What type of dwellings were built by the Gaddang and Kalinga of Luzon?

Tree houses Signup and view all the answers

What material was used to build the first attempt at building shelters during a hunting or food-gathering journey?

Light branches and fronds Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the architectural style of the ancient Filipinos?

Tropical architecture with a focus on light and openness Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the cave in Palawan that has been inhabited for 30,000 years?

Tabon Cave Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Rice Terraces of Northern Luzon?

They showcased the engineering capabilities of the ancient Filipinos Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for constructing houses along river banks?

To have access to a source of living Signup and view all the answers

What material was used to make the roof of the nipa hut?

Kugon (dried grass) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the big windows in the nipa hut?

To allow air to come in for proper ventilation Signup and view all the answers

Who typically led the construction of the house?

The head of the family Signup and view all the answers

What was the space under the house sometimes used for?

A kitchen or a stock room for farming tools Signup and view all the answers

What was the status of the Philippines in 1946?

An independent country Signup and view all the answers

What is the dominant geographical feature of the Philippines?

Islands Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Philippines strategically located?

It is situated in the path of the Far East trade Signup and view all the answers

What is the common natural disaster that affects the Philippines?

Typhoons and tropical storms Signup and view all the answers

What is the climate of the Philippines like?

Dry and wet seasons Signup and view all the answers

How are the houses built in the Philippines?

According to the temperature and weather condition Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the name 'Bahay Kubo'?

From the Filipino words 'bahay' meaning house and 'kubo' meaning cube Signup and view all the answers

Philippine Architecture: Pre-Colonial Period

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Questions and Answers

What is the approximate date of immigration to the Philippines via land-bridges?

What was the primary purpose of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi's expedition in 1564?

Which of the following groups converted some parts of the Philippines to Islam?

What was the result of the Spanish war with the USA in the late 1900s?

Who led the nationalist movement in the Philippines?

What was established in the Philippines during the Japanese occupation?

What was the primary purpose of the settlements established by ancient Filipinos?

What type of dwellings were built by the Gaddang and Kalinga of Luzon?

What material was used to build the first attempt at building shelters during a hunting or food-gathering journey?

What characterized the architectural style of the ancient Filipinos?

What is the name of the cave in Palawan that has been inhabited for 30,000 years?

What was the significance of the Rice Terraces of Northern Luzon?

What was the primary reason for constructing houses along river banks?

What material was used to make the roof of the nipa hut?

What was the purpose of the big windows in the nipa hut?

Who typically led the construction of the house?

What was the space under the house sometimes used for?

What was the status of the Philippines in 1946?

What is the dominant geographical feature of the Philippines?

Why is the Philippines strategically located?

What is the common natural disaster that affects the Philippines?

What is the climate of the Philippines like?

How are the houses built in the Philippines?

What is the origin of the name 'Bahay Kubo'?

What type of tools contributed to the development of the Bahay Kubo around 200 BC?

What is the primary purpose of the elevated foundation of the Bahay Kubo?

What is the silong used for in the Bahay Kubo?

What is unique about the roof of the Bahay Kubo?

What is the Bahay Kubo well-suited for?

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