Philippine History: Barangay System
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What were the chiefs called by the people in this society?

  • Datos (correct)
  • Barangays
  • Knights
  • Maharlica
  • Which group in the society did not pay tax or tribute to the chief?

  • Knights
  • Slaves
  • Commoners
  • Nobles (Maharlica) (correct)
  • What is the reason for the tribal gathering being called 'barangay'?

  • Named after a famous leader
  • Originated from a boat (correct)
  • Derived from a foreign language
  • Signifying a victorious war
  • How did the nobles differ from commoners and slaves in the society?

    <p>They were exempt from accompanying the chief in war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the societal gatherings in Tagalog?

    <p>Barangay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many castes were there in addition to the chiefs in this society?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the members of the barangay have to do if the dato built a house?

    <p>Help him and be fed for it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How were the lands on the mountain-ridges (tingues) owned by the barangay?

    <p>Owned in common</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the commoners called and what did they do for their master?

    <p>Aliping namamahay, served with half of their cultivated lands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did individuals from any barangay have the right to do during rice harvest season?

    <p>Clear and sow any land they wanted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the nobles in some villages pay annually to the dato?

    <p>A hundred gantas of rice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How were the lands inhabited by the barangay divided among its members?

    <p>Especially the irrigated portion was divided among all</p> Signup and view all the answers

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