12 Questions
What term is used to refer to slaves in the text?
Aliping sa guiguilir
What was the usual source of slaves according to the text?
Prisoners of war and debt
How could a slave gain freedom according to the custom described?
By paying a ransom of at least five taels of gold
What ceremony is described when a slave gained freedom?
Dividing the slave's possessions and breaking odd items
What term is used in the text for a freed slave?
Namamahay
What was a common duty of slaves?
Serving their master in his house and fields
What is the difference between the aliping namamahan and the aliping sa guiguilir?
The aliping namamahan is a slave who works in the household, while the aliping sa guiguilir is a slave who works in the fields.
What happens to the children born to a maharlica (free person) and a slave?
The children are divided, with some being free and some being slaves, based on birth order.
If a free woman has children with a slave who is not her husband, what is the status of the children?
The children are all free.
What happens if there is an odd number of children born to a maharlica and a slave?
The odd child is considered half free and half slave.
If a slave has children with another person's slave, what is required of the slave mother?
She must pay her master half a gold tael due to the risk of death and inability to work during pregnancy.
What happens to the children of the aliping namamahay, according to the text?
They are treated as aliping sa guiguilir by the alcalde-mayor, which is illegal.
Test your knowledge on the institution of slavery in ancient Philippines, specifically focusing on the concept of 'aliping sa guiguilir' and the dynamics between masters and slaves. Explore the treatment, rights, and practices related to slaves in this historical context.
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