Philippine History Chapter 5: Local History and Museums in Mindanao Lesson 1 Quiz

Local History

• Local history contains a wealth of details and stories that help reveal how societal changes impacted the lives of ordinary people.
• It is a microcosm or representation of large patterns on a small scale.
• Local history teaches about community and reveals the stories behind names and places.

Settlements in Cotabato City

• Cotabato City was derived from the Maguindanao word "kutawato" and the Malay Bruneian word "Kota Batu", meaning "City of Stone".
• Settlements started as early as 1475 and developed as the capital town of Mindanao in the 17th century under Sultan Dipatwan Qudarat.
• In the 19th century, roads and wharves were constructed, giving rise to modern day Cotabato.

Geography of Mindanao

• Mindanao is the second largest island in the Philippines, surrounded by the Bohol, Philippine, Celebes, and Sulu seas.
• It is marked by peninsulas and is heavily indented by the Davao and Moro gulfs in the south and by Iligan Bay in the north.
• The island is rugged, with faulted mountains and volcanoes, including Mount Apo, the highest peak in the Philippines.
• Lake Lanao, created by a lava dam, has an area of 134 square miles (347 square km).

Economy and Resources of Mindanao

• Mindanao has large expanses of undeveloped fertile land and is considered the country's "pioneer frontier".
• Chief crops include corn, rice, abaca, bananas, pineapples, mangoes, and coconuts.
• Cotton, ramie, coffee, and cacao are also grown, and the timber industry is important.
• There are gold, nickel, iron, and coal deposits.

Ethnic Minorities in Mindanao

• Mindanao has the largest concentration of ethnic minorities in the Philippines, including the Magindanao, Maranao, Ilanun, and Sangil, who are all Muslim groups.
• The Tausug originated from the Sulu Islands and had their own system of government before Islam or Christianity.
• The Tausug welcomed Islam and established the Sulu sultanate, spreading their system of government to other areas.
• The Sama, consisting of five sub-groups, are highly dispersed in the Sulu Archipelago.

Muslims in the Philippines

• Muslims are the most significant minority in the Philippines, with a distinct culture influenced by Islam.
• Their creed is simple: "There is no god but the God; Mohammed is His messenger."
• They have traditionally been fishermen and farmers, living in villages with large families.
• Their culture has been shaped by Islam and is different from that of Christian Filipinos.

Museums

• Natural history and natural science museums exhibit objects from the natural world.
• Science and technology museums exhibit the development and application of scientific ideas and instrumentation.
• Local museums reflect the natural and human history, traditions, and creative spirit of the area.