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What does the Land Bridge Theory propose?
What does the Land Bridge Theory propose?
- Influenced by the legend of the lost continent of Atlantis, the Philippines came into existence
- The Philippines was once part of mainland Asia, connected by land bridges during the last ice age (correct)
- The Philippines and Indonesia were part of a Pacific Continent called Mu or Lemuria
- The Philippines is a result of volcanic eruptions beneath the Pacific Ocean
Who proposed the Volcanic Origin theory for the creation of the Philippines?
Who proposed the Volcanic Origin theory for the creation of the Philippines?
- Dr. Bailey Willis (correct)
- Unknown ancient civilization
- Bisaya folklore
- James Churchward
What is the Legend of Mu or Lemuria associated with?
What is the Legend of Mu or Lemuria associated with?
- A Pacific Continent that included the Philippines and Indonesia before sinking during the prehistoric period (correct)
- The cunning and resolute king, Manaul, in Bisaya folklore
- The influence of the lost continent of Atlantis on the creation of the Philippines
- The migration of humans and animals from Asia to the Philippine archipelago
In Bisaya folklore, who was Manaul?
In Bisaya folklore, who was Manaul?
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What geological feature makes the Philippines prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?
What geological feature makes the Philippines prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?
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Theories of the Philippines' Formation
- The Land Bridge Theory proposes that the Philippines was once connected to mainland Asia via a land bridge, which eventually disappeared due to geological changes.
- The Volcanic Origin theory, proposed by José Rizal, suggests that the Philippines was formed as a result of volcanic activity.
Lost Continent Theories
- The Legend of Mu or Lemuria is associated with the concept of a lost continent, believed to have existed in the Pacific Ocean and subsequently sunk, with some theories suggesting that the Philippines is a remnant of this lost continent.
Folklore and Mythology
- In Bisaya folklore, Manaul is a heroic figure who is said to have created the Philippines.
Geological Characteristics
- The Philippines' location on the boundary of several tectonic plates makes it prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
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