Pre-Spanish Philippines and Spanish Period

What does the term 'aliping namamahay' refer to?

Which of the following groups were Spanish-born individuals in the Philippines called?

What was the primary purpose of the opening of the Swiss Canal?

Which of the following was NOT one of the 3Gs related to colonial motivations?

Which president was associated with the establishment of the Third Republic of the Philippines?

What is the term used for the compulsory sale of products to the government?

Which group is described as individuals of mixed Filipino and foreign ancestry?

Which event marked the end of colonial rule in the Philippines in 1946?

What term describes pure Filipinos as referred to in the content?

Which president served during the period immediately following the end of World War II in the Philippines?

Pre-Spanish Philippines

Social unit was the barangay, derived from Malay term "balangay" meaning boat.
Barangays were small, typically 30-100 families.
Communities were primarily coastal, near-coastal, or riverine.
Dealing with traders brought contact with Chinese, Arabian, and Indian civilizations.
Coastal communities in Manila, Cebu, Jolo, and Butuan had higher cultural levels due to trade.
Community members were often related by blood or marriage, with economic interests and shared rituals forming community bonds.
Slaves (aliping) lived in their own homes; called upon by datu for farming/housebuilding. Different categories of slaves existed (e.g., aliping namamahay, aliping saguiguilid).
The barangay was a social, not political, unit, with limited interaction between villages.
Social hierarchy: Maharlika, Timawa (free person), and Slaves (lowest).

Spanish Period

March 16, 1521: Ferdinand Magellan sighted Samar.
March 17, 1521: Magellan landed on Samar and Homonhon, naming it Archipelago of St. Lazarus.
March 29, 1521: Blood compact between Magellan and Rajah Kulambo of Limasawa.
March 31, 1521: First Mass in Limasawa, Leyte, celebrated by Fr. Pedro de Valderama.
Miguel Lopez de Legazpi: First Governor-General of the Philippines, establishing Manila as the capital.
1565-1821: Philippines governed by the King of Spain through Mexico. 1821-1837 rule directly from Spain via the Council of Indies.
Polo: Forced labor service for Filipino men between 16-60 years old.
Fall: Money paid by wealthy Filipinos to exempt themselves from forced labor.
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Explore the rich social structure of pre-Spanish Philippines and the onset of Spanish colonization. This quiz covers the barangay system, social hierarchy, and important events during the Spanish period. Test your knowledge on the cultural evolution and historical timeline of the Philippines.