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During the Pre-Spanish Era, who were entitled to cultivate lands but required to pay annual tribute of one half of the yield of their crops to the datu?
What was the land ownership practice during the Pre-Spanish Era in the Philippines?
What changes did the colonization by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi bring to the land system in the Philippines?
During the Spanish Period, who were free from the payment of tribute and could possibly own lands?
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What was the status of dependents in terms of land ownership during the Pre-Spanish Era?
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Study Notes
Pre-Spanish Era
- Freemen: Entitled to cultivate lands but required to pay annual tribute of one half of the yield of their crops to the datu.
- Land ownership practice: The datu or chiefs owned the land, and freemen had to pay tribute to cultivate it.
Spanish Period
- Changes brought by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi: The Spanish colonization introduced the concept of private land ownership, where the Spanish Crown owned the land, and the datu's power was diminished.
- Exempt from tribute payment: The Spanish conquistadors and priests were free from the payment of tribute and could possibly own lands.
Social Structure
- Dependents: During the Pre-Spanish Era, dependents had no rights to land ownership, and their social status was tied to the datu or chiefs.
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Test your knowledge of the social, political, economic, and cultural issues in Philippine history with this quiz. Explore topics such as agrarian reform policies, the Philippine Constitution, taxation, and the pre-Spanish era. Delve into the complexities of land ownership, communal systems, and historical perspectives that have shaped the country's development.
