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What farming methods were practiced in the Pre-Spanish era?

  • Kaingin method and wet method (correct)
  • Alleviation farming and crop rotation
  • Organic farming and traditional farming
  • Hydroponics and aquaponics

    • Filipinos used advanced technology and equipment for farming during the Pre-Spanish era.

    False

    What animal was primarily used by men to hunt during the Pre-Spanish era?

    Dogs

    The __________ method involves cutting and burning dead plants and grasses.

    <p>kaingin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following activities with their descriptions:

    <p>Hunting = Using bows and arrows to catch animals Rice farming = Irrigating fields for bountiful harvests Kaingin method = Cutting and burning vegetation for farming Boat making = Creating boats for fishing and transportation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method did ancient Filipinos use for cooking their food?

    <p>Using fire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ancient Filipinos lived in scattered barangays and were ruled by a single chieftain.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the ancient Philippine water transportation method?

    <p>Balangay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first settlers in the Philippines are referred to as the ______.

    <p>Aetas or Negritos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following groups with their characteristics:

    <p>Malays = Fished and traded Aetas = First settlers Indonesians = Drove to the forest Filipinos = Lived in barangays</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What materials did the ancient Filipinos use to build their houses?

    <p>Light materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Filipinos during the Pre-Spanish period had developed a system of writing.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the skin color of the majority of ancient Filipinos as described in the content?

    <p>Brown-skinned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basic unit of government in Muslim Filipino society?

    <p>Barangay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All barangays in the Bangsamoro region are ruled by a Datu and are autonomous.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term Bangsamoro derive from?

    <p>The old Malay word bangsa, meaning nation or people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The name 'barangay' originated from the Malay word __________.

    <p>Balangay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following social roles with their definitions:

    <p>Datu = A leader of a barangay Rajah = A king or high leader Moro = A term used for Muslim Filipinos Bangsamoro = Region of Muslim Filipino settlements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did Rajah Baguinda arrive?

    <p>1390</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Domestically violent marriages are encouraged in ancient Filipino society.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Early Filipino societies made laws that were either __________ or unwritten.

    <p>written</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct term for the writing system often confused with Alibata?

    <p>Baybayin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Baybayin is closely related to the Arabic alphabet.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the influence displayed in the characters of Baybayin?

    <p>Hindu-Buddhist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ is an ancient writing system used in the Philippines that shows sequences of consonants and vowels as a unit.

    <p>Baybayin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms related to writing systems with their descriptions:

    <p>Abugida = A writing system between syllabic and alphabetic scripts Diacritics = Marks used to change vowel sounds Syllabary = A writing system where each symbol represents a syllable Alphabet = A script where each letter represents a sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the researchers that studied the Laguna Copper Plate?

    <p>Dr. Anton Postma and Dr. Johannes de Casparis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Laguna Copper Plate contains a large amount of text impressed into it.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what time period was Baybayin used?

    <p>12th to 15th century AD</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which crop was NOT mentioned as dominating Philippine exports by the late nineteenth century?

    <p>Rice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The introduction of steam-driven sugar refineries replaced the traditional method of producing high-grade sugar.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the British consul that encouraged the development of the sugar industry in Negros?

    <p>Nicholas Loney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Agrarian Reform recognizes all lands in the Philippines as part of the public ______.

    <p>domain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main objective of Nicholas Loney's arrangements?

    <p>To promote the sugar industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the crops with their respective roles in Philippine agriculture:

    <p>Tobacco = Export crop Abaca = Fiber production Sugarcane = Sugar industry Rice = Staple food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The introduction of the land holding system by the Spanish was beneficial for all native Philippine people.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change did the Agrarian Reform bring to the perception of land ownership?

    <p>Land ownership was recognized as public domain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one significant concern related to childbirth during the time period discussed?

    <p>Maternal and/or natal fatalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Surgical operations were widely accepted and popular in the medical field during the early 1800s.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the therapeutic plasters made from the buds mixed with lime used for?

    <p>To burst growth and treat inflammations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Childbirth complications often resulted in __________ during that period.

    <p>fatalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the medical practices with their historical context:

    <p>Obstetrics = Related to childbirth and maternal health Surgery = Considered a contentious and risky practice Therapeutic plasters = Used to treat growth and inflammations Childbirth fatalities = Concern of priests during that period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jean Mallat observe about surgery in the early 1800s in the Philippines?

    <p>Surgery had no Spanish operators and was viewed as useless.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the primary focuses of early Filipino surgeons?

    <p>Amputations and mutilations of all types.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Therapeutic plasters were believed to have no medicinal properties.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Development of Science and Technology in the Philippines

    • Science and technology developed separately in the past, with technology often driven by trial and error to meet human needs. Filipino scientific knowledge was integrated into daily life, observed in agriculture, animal husbandry, and understanding weather patterns.
    • Technology was used for tools, agriculture (irrigation), building, and transportation (land and water).
    • Modern science and technology are interconnected. Discoveries in science often lead to new technologies and vice-versa.

    History of the Philippines: Overview

    • The Philippines is an archipelago in Southeast Asia.
    • The name derives from King Philip II of Spain in the 16th century.
    • The islands had strong cultural connections with the West.

    Stone Age

    • The Paleolithic period saw humans rely on stone tools (flakes) as knives and implements.
    • The Neolithic period saw people learn farming and live in settled villages. Use of ground and polished stones.
    • Flake tools from Tabon Caves, Palawan (16,000-8,000 BCE) are evidence of early technology.

    Copper-Bronze Age

    • Copper and bronze were used for tools and ornamentation, complementing stone tools.
    • The use of metal occurred in the islands without a prior bronze age.
    • Most bronze tools and weapons found in the archipelago were imported.

    Iron Age

    • Filipinos learned to make tools from iron.
    • The transition from stone to iron tools happened gradually.

    Pre-Spanish Period

    • Filipinos had distinct cultural beliefs, religion, and social structures.
    • Communities were organized into barangays.
    • They practiced agriculture, fishing, and hunting.
    • They had developed their own indigenous writing system (Baybayin).

    Early Religion

    • Filipinos believed in Bathala (high god) and other gods and spirits.
    • Idols and offerings were used to honor deities.
    • Religious practices were connected to nature.

    Livelihood

    • Agriculture (rice cultivation—kaingin and wet methods) was the primary means of livelihood.
    • Hunting, fishing, and gathering were also common.
    • Indigenous Filipinos already developed a sophisticated form of boat making.
    • Trade existed among the archipelago.

    Language and Writing System

    • The Philippines had limited written materials before the arrival of the Spanish colonists.
    • The Baybayin writing system (alphabet) existed with related syllabaries.
    • Indigenous Filipino knowledge was transmitted orally.
    • Archaeological evidence of this period shows limited written record.

    Spanish Colonial Period

    • The Spanish introduced a new writing system, the Latin alphabet.
    • The arrival of the Spanish greatly altered cultural practices.
    • Spanish encouraged Christianization and new forms of agriculture.
    • The Spanish encouraged a centralized government structure.

    Education

    • The Spanish introduced formal education to the Philippines, focusing on Christian teachings.
    • Primary schools and universities emerged.
    • Different forms of education were implemented as a way to spread Spanish ways.

    Medicine

    • Indigenous medical practices, utilizing herbal medicine and spiritual beliefs, existed before colonization.
    • The presence of Spanish friars marked a significant shift in the treatment of illnesses and diseases.

    Architecture

    • Early Filipino architecture predominantly used natural materials like wood and bamboo.
    • Shelters varied based on lifestyle and needs.
    • The introduction of new building materials, techniques, and styles during the Spanish colonial period.

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