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When did modern man from the Asian mainland first arrive in Batangas and Palawan?
When did modern man from the Asian mainland first arrive in Batangas and Palawan?
What did early Filipinos use to make simple tools and weapons before advancing to metals?
What did early Filipinos use to make simple tools and weapons before advancing to metals?
What was the main material used in the production of the Banaue Rice Terraces?
What was the main material used in the production of the Banaue Rice Terraces?
Which activity were early Filipinos NOT involved in according to the text?
Which activity were early Filipinos NOT involved in according to the text?
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During which period did the so-called Iron Age last in the Philippines?
During which period did the so-called Iron Age last in the Philippines?
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What type of warship did early Filipinos build for inter-island trade as noted by Spanish chronicles?
What type of warship did early Filipinos build for inter-island trade as noted by Spanish chronicles?
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What did modern man from the Asian mainland use to travel to Batangas and Palawan around 48,000 B.C?
What did modern man from the Asian mainland use to travel to Batangas and Palawan around 48,000 B.C?
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Which of the following skills did early Filipinos develop after making tools and weapons of stone flakes?
Which of the following skills did early Filipinos develop after making tools and weapons of stone flakes?
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What new skill did early Filipinos learn during 3,000 B.C according to the text?
What new skill did early Filipinos learn during 3,000 B.C according to the text?
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Which of the following activities was NOT mentioned as a significant one that early Filipinos engaged in?
Which of the following activities was NOT mentioned as a significant one that early Filipinos engaged in?
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What marked the end of the Banaue Rice Terraces' period of prosperity according to the text?
What marked the end of the Banaue Rice Terraces' period of prosperity according to the text?
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During which period did Filipinos start using metals as tools?
During which period did Filipinos start using metals as tools?
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Which material was NOT mined by early Filipinos according to the text?
Which material was NOT mined by early Filipinos according to the text?
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What was the primary feature of the refined plank-built warship called caracoa built by early Filipinos?
What was the primary feature of the refined plank-built warship called caracoa built by early Filipinos?
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Study Notes
Early Philippines
- The Philippines has limited written information about its society, culture, and technology before the Spanish arrival, relying on archaeological findings to trace the beginning of Filipino life.
- Modern humans from the Asian mainland first arrived in the Philippines around 48,000 B.C. via land bridges and settled in areas such as Batangas and Palawan.
Tool Development
- Early Filipinos created simple tools and weapons from stone flakes and later developed skills like sawing and polishing stones.
- By 3,000 B.C., they learned to produce adzes, ornamented with seashells and pottery, which prospered for 2,000 years until the introduction of Chinese porcelains.
Metal Age
- Filipinos eventually learned to use metals as tools, marking the beginning of the Iron Age, which lasted from the 3rd century B.C. to the 11th century A.D.
- During this period, Filipinos engaged in ore mining, including copper, gold, bronze, and iron.
Technological Achievements
- Early Filipinos developed advanced skills in weaving, shipbuilding, mining, and farming.
- They created remarkable engineering products, including the Banaue Rice Terraces.
- They also built sophisticated plank-built warships called caracoa, suitable for inter-island trade, as noted in early Spanish chronicles.
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Explore the limited written information about Philippine society, culture, and technology before the arrival of the Spanish. Discover how archaeology provides insights into the lifestyle and early settlements of Filipinos prior to the colonial era.
