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What social classes existed in the Philippines before the Spaniards arrived?
Datus, maharlikas, aliping mamamahay, aliping saguiguilid
What was the medium of exchange before the Spaniards came to the Philippines?
Rice
What did the encomienda system grant to the Encomienderos?
The right to collect tribute from the native indios
What did the tribute soon become as a result of the encomienda system's abuse of power?
Land rents to powerful landlords
Who were transformed into mere share tenants due to the abuse of power by the encomienderos?
The natives who once cultivated the lands in freedom
Test your knowledge about the social structure and way of life in the Philippines before the arrival of the Spaniards. Learn about the different classes in the society and the economic system at that time.
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