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During the precolonial period, who had the authority to reserve the best lands in the community?
During the precolonial period, who had the authority to reserve the best lands in the community?
- The datu (correct)
- The Spanish encomenderos
- Any person in the barangay
- The religious leaders
What doctrine did the Spaniards adopt regarding the ownership of land?
What doctrine did the Spaniards adopt regarding the ownership of land?
- Regalian Doctrine (correct)
- Feudal Doctrine
- Encomienda Doctrine
- Colonial Doctrine
What does the word 'encomienda' mean?
What does the word 'encomienda' mean?
- To commend or entrust (correct)
- To distribute resources
- To govern a community
- To own land
Who were given lands for having done something meritorious to the government?
Who were given lands for having done something meritorious to the government?
What were the encomenderos considered to be in relation to the land they were given?
What were the encomenderos considered to be in relation to the land they were given?
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Study Notes
Authority in Precolonial Land Reservation
- Traditional leaders and local chieftains had the authority to reserve the best lands within their communities during the precolonial period.
- Land allocation depended on social status, communal needs, and individual clan relationships.
Spanish Doctrine of Land Ownership
- Spaniards adopted the doctrine of terra nullius, meaning "empty land," asserting that lands not cultivated or claimed by Christians could be owned by conquerors.
- This doctrine disregarded existing indigenous land rights and ownership.
Meaning of 'Encomienda'
- The term 'encomienda' refers to a system where Spanish colonizers were granted the right to collect tribute from indigenous people and were responsible for their protection and Christianization.
- It effectively created a feudal-like structure throughout the colonies.
Beneficiaries of Land Grants
- Individuals awarded lands were typically Spanish conquistadors or settlers who performed meritorious services to the Spanish Crown.
- These lands were bestowed as a reward for their loyalty or contributions to the colonial administration.
Role of Encomenderos
- Encomenderos were the landholders in the encomienda system, viewed as holders of the land but not outright owners.
- They held significant power over the indigenous populations, responsible for their labor and tribute while expected to provide some governance and protection.
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