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What year did the natives of the Philippines demonstrate their fighting skills to Miguel De Legaspi?
What year did the natives of the Philippines demonstrate their fighting skills to Miguel De Legaspi?
- 1521
- 1764
- 1764
- 1564 (correct)
Why did De Legaspi befriend the native warrior chief Malitik?
Why did De Legaspi befriend the native warrior chief Malitik?
- To gain access to the island's resources.
- To avoid conflict with the natives. (correct)
- To learn about the native culture.
- To ensure trade rights.
What was the name of the Filipino traditional martial art before it was called "arnis"?
What was the name of the Filipino traditional martial art before it was called "arnis"?
- Kali (correct)
- Fraile
- Arnis de Mano
- Estoque
What was the primary reason for the Spanish ban on the practice of Arnis in 1764?
What was the primary reason for the Spanish ban on the practice of Arnis in 1764?
What did the Filipinos use for practicing Arnis in secret after the Spanish ban?
What did the Filipinos use for practicing Arnis in secret after the Spanish ban?
Flashcards
Arnis
Arnis
A traditional Filipino martial art with roots in fighting techniques.
Lapu-Lapu
Lapu-Lapu
A chieftain of Mactan who defeated Ferdinand Magellan in 1521.
Spanish Influence
Spanish Influence
Refers to the impact of Spanish colonization on Filipino culture and martial arts.
Kali
Kali
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Study Notes
Philippine Martial Art - Arnis
- Arnis, a traditional Philippine martial art, existed before the archipelago's discovery.
- Lapu-Lapu, chieftain of Mactan, displayed the art to the world by defeating Magellan in 1521.
- Miguel De Legaspi, a Spanish navigator, encountered the art in 1564, observing the natives' fighting skills.
- De Legaspi used a demonstration to avoid conflict with the natives.
- The art initially called "kali" was developed by the indigenous Filipinos.
- The Spanish colonization, using religion and modern weapons, influenced the art and led to the name change to "arnis".
- The art is known as "Kali" during the Spanish Dark Age, named after King Philip and also known as "estokada," "estoque", and "fraile".
- Arnis practice was prohibited in 1764 due to its fighting techniques.
- Filipinos practiced Arnis secretly out of fear of colonial suppression.
- To avoid suspicion, the natives used wooden substitutes for weapons.
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