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What title is used for chiefs and sovereign princes in the Visayas and Mindanao regions of the Philippines?
What title is used for chiefs and sovereign princes in the Visayas and Mindanao regions of the Philippines?
Who are the Babaylan in the context of indigenous Filipino culture?
Who are the Babaylan in the context of indigenous Filipino culture?
What was the role of the Umalohokan in ancient Philippine barangays?
What was the role of the Umalohokan in ancient Philippine barangays?
What significant change occurred in the pre-Spanish system of education during Spanish colonization?
What significant change occurred in the pre-Spanish system of education during Spanish colonization?
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Which areas did the title 'Apo' specifically refer to?
Which areas did the title 'Apo' specifically refer to?
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What was a characteristic of the pre-Spanish Filipino society before Spanish colonization?
What was a characteristic of the pre-Spanish Filipino society before Spanish colonization?
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What does the term 'Rajah' signify in the context of Philippine governance?
What does the term 'Rajah' signify in the context of Philippine governance?
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Which of the following cultures had significant contact with early Filipinos?
Which of the following cultures had significant contact with early Filipinos?
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What is the title of the work by Padre Pedro Chirino that discusses early writing in the Philippines?
What is the title of the work by Padre Pedro Chirino that discusses early writing in the Philippines?
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During which years did Padre Pedro Chirino's observations take place?
During which years did Padre Pedro Chirino's observations take place?
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What did Padre Chirino identify as a common skill among the people in Manila?
What did Padre Chirino identify as a common skill among the people in Manila?
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What unique punctuation mark did Padre Chirino describe as being used in early Filipino writing?
What unique punctuation mark did Padre Chirino describe as being used in early Filipino writing?
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How does the presence of a mark above a consonant affect pronunciation according to Chirino?
How does the presence of a mark above a consonant affect pronunciation according to Chirino?
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What is the significance of the work 'Relacion de las Islas Filipinas' in the context of early Filipino literature?
What is the significance of the work 'Relacion de las Islas Filipinas' in the context of early Filipino literature?
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Which area was Padre Chirino particularly noted to have stayed while making his observations?
Which area was Padre Chirino particularly noted to have stayed while making his observations?
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Which cultures does Chirino contrast the native Filipino writing with?
Which cultures does Chirino contrast the native Filipino writing with?
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What year was the Colegio de Santa Potenciana established?
What year was the Colegio de Santa Potenciana established?
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Which institution is recognized as the oldest university charter in the Philippines?
Which institution is recognized as the oldest university charter in the Philippines?
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Who founded the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas?
Who founded the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas?
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In which year was Colegio de San Juan de Letrán established?
In which year was Colegio de San Juan de Letrán established?
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Which building was constructed on the former site of the Colegio de Santa Potenciana?
Which building was constructed on the former site of the Colegio de Santa Potenciana?
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What distinguishes the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas in terms of student enrollment?
What distinguishes the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas in terms of student enrollment?
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In which city is the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas located?
In which city is the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas located?
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What notable title is held by the Grand Chancellor of the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas?
What notable title is held by the Grand Chancellor of the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas?
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What was established by the Malolos Constitution?
What was established by the Malolos Constitution?
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What was one of the main recommendations of the Schurman Commission?
What was one of the main recommendations of the Schurman Commission?
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Who was tasked to study the situation in the Philippines in 1899?
Who was tasked to study the situation in the Philippines in 1899?
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What was the primary medium of instruction introduced during the American regime?
What was the primary medium of instruction introduced during the American regime?
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What Act created a highly centralized public school system in 1901?
What Act created a highly centralized public school system in 1901?
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What measure was taken due to the teacher shortage after implementing the public school system?
What measure was taken due to the teacher shortage after implementing the public school system?
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Which institution was not mentioned as being reopened after the defeat of Spain?
Which institution was not mentioned as being reopened after the defeat of Spain?
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Which President's instructions led to the enforcement of free primary instruction in the Philippines?
Which President's instructions led to the enforcement of free primary instruction in the Philippines?
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What was the primary reason for bringing teachers from the U.S. to the Philippines during the American Regime?
What was the primary reason for bringing teachers from the U.S. to the Philippines during the American Regime?
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Who were referred to as 'Thomasites'?
Who were referred to as 'Thomasites'?
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What was one of the key educational policies established during the Japanese Regime?
What was one of the key educational policies established during the Japanese Regime?
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What significant event occurred in January 1942 during the Japanese invasion of the Philippines?
What significant event occurred in January 1942 during the Japanese invasion of the Philippines?
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What was emphasized in the educational policies under the Japanese regime?
What was emphasized in the educational policies under the Japanese regime?
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Which document embodied the educational policies during the Japanese regime?
Which document embodied the educational policies during the Japanese regime?
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What role did the Philippine Executive Commission play in education during the Japanese Regime?
What role did the Philippine Executive Commission play in education during the Japanese Regime?
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What was one consequence of the American educational efforts in the Philippines?
What was one consequence of the American educational efforts in the Philippines?
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Study Notes
Political Titles in the Philippines
- "Datu" is a title for chiefs and monarchs in Visayas and Mindanao.
- Titles include "Lakan" (Luzon), "Apo" (Central & Northern Luzon), and "Sultan" (Mindanao & Sulu).
- "Rajah" refers to rulers or chiefs, similar to "Datu".
Roles within Barangay
- Babaylan: Indigenous religious leaders who act as healers and community miracle workers, encompassing male, female, and male transvestite practitioners.
- Umalohokan: Town criers responsible for disseminating laws and policies from the Datu to the community.
Pre-Spanish Education System
- Education was primarily tribal and community-based before Spanish colonization, focusing on cultural knowledge.
- Spanish missionaries replaced tribal tutors, instituting religion-oriented education aimed at the elite.
- Filipinos had their own writing systems and established laws before Spanish contact.
Notable Descriptions by Fr. Pedro Chirino
- Documented a literate population in the Philippines, noting widespread reading and writing abilities.
- His writings highlighted the complexity of indigenous scripts and elaborated on phonetics.
- Introduced concepts of written punctuation such as “puntillo” (dots) and “coma” (commas).
Educational Institutions Established During the Spanish Era
- Colegio de Santa Potenciana: First school for girls, established in 1589, located in Intramuros, Manila.
- University of Santo Tomas: Founded in 1611, it became the oldest university in Asia, known for high enrollment numbers.
- Colegio de San Juan de Letrán: Established in 1620, it is the second oldest higher education institution in Asia.
American Regime Education System
- The defeat of Spain led to the establishment of the First Philippine Republic under Aguinaldo.
- Schools previously maintained by Spain were temporarily closed but reopened in 1898.
- The Malolos Constitution established free and compulsory elementary education.
- The Schurman Commission recommended a free public school system; the Taft Commission implemented English as the medium of instruction.
- A centralized public school system was created by Act No. 74 in 1901, leading to a teacher shortage.
Japanese Regime Educational Policies
- Military Order No. 2 in 1942 initiated educational reforms under Japanese rule.
- The teaching of Tagalog, Philippine History, and Character Education was assigned to Filipino educators.
- October 14, 1943, marked the establishment of the Ministry of Education in the Japanese-sponsored Republic.
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Explore the various political titles such as 'Datu', 'Lakan', and 'Sultan' in the Philippine archipelago. Learn about the roles of 'Babaylan' and 'Umalohokan' within the barangay and the historical context of education before and during Spanish colonization. This quiz covers the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines.
