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What term is used to refer to the chiefs that governed the people and were captains in their wars?
What term is used to refer to the chiefs that governed the people and were captains in their wars?
The nobles in the society paid taxes to the datu.
The nobles in the society paid taxes to the datu.
False
What is the name of the tribal gathering in Tagalog?
What is the name of the tribal gathering in Tagalog?
Barangay
The land owned by the barangay on mountain ridges is considered to be owned ________.
The land owned by the barangay on mountain ridges is considered to be owned ________.
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Match the following groups with their descriptions:
Match the following groups with their descriptions:
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What did the maharlicas pay to the datu annually?
What did the maharlicas pay to the datu annually?
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Commoners, known as aliping namamahay, can be sold by their masters.
Commoners, known as aliping namamahay, can be sold by their masters.
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What are the slaves called in the context of the system described?
What are the slaves called in the context of the system described?
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The commoners live in their own houses, and their children inherit their ________ and ________.
The commoners live in their own houses, and their children inherit their ________ and ________.
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Match the terms with their definitions:
Match the terms with their definitions:
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Study Notes
Pre-Colonial Tagalog Society
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Barangay: The basic unit of Tagalog society was the barangay, which was essentially a family group that included parents, children, relatives, and slaves.
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Datu: A barangay was led by a datu, who was the chief or captain.
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Social Hierarchy: Tagalog society was stratifed into three main classes:
- Maharlica: Nobles who were free-born and exempt from paying taxes or tribute to the datu. They were required to fight alongside their datu in war and assist with tasks like rowing, house building, and land clearing.
- Aliping Namamahay: Commoners, who were free but obligated to serve their datu with half of their land's produce and assist them in other ways. They had their own homes and property, which their children inherited.
- **Aliping ** Saguiguilid: Slaves who served their master in their homes and on their land. They could be sold and were typically war captives or those born into slavery.
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Land Ownership
- Private: Irrigated land was divided among the members of a barangay, with each person owning a specific portion.
- Collective: Land on the tingues (mountain ridges) was owned collectively by the barangay. Outsiders could cultivate this land but were not required to share their harvest.
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Fishing and Trade
- Some datus had exclusive fishing rights or control over specific rivers, often charging fees for access or trade.
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Slavery
- Slavery was a form of debt bondage with varying levels of servitude. Some slaves had opportunities to redeem themselves through payment or hard work.
- The text mentions specific types of slaves, including war captives, those who were born into slavery, and those who became indebted due to trade.
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Description
Explore the intricate structure of Pre-Colonial Tagalog society, focusing on the barangay as the fundamental social unit. Learn about the role of the datu and the distinct social classes including maharlica, aliping namamahay, and aliping saguiguilid. This quiz will shed light on the social hierarchy and cultural practices of the Tagalog people.
