Social Classes of Ancient Filipinos Flashcards

They were classified into social classes which served as a basis of their function and role in society, thus maintaining order in the community.

The system of writing they were able to develop before Spaniards arrived in the Philippines.

The kind of religion they were practicing during ancient times.

<p>Islam started to spread in Sulu.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They leave the land if it becomes unsuitable for farming, look for another place, and come back a year later to allow the land to rejuvenate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The extension of their house connected to the kitchen, where they wash their dishes or store their pots, pans, and cooking utensils.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Highest Class = Maginoo (Tagalog), Datu (Visayas) Second Class = Maharlika (Tagalog), Timawa (Visayas) Bottom Class = Alipin</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A historian who claimed that a social hierarchy existed among Tagalogs and Visayans, classifying Filipinos according to classes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bravery and wealth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By the number of enemies one had beheaded; the more victims one had, the more highly regarded they were.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By engaging in inter-island and international trading; only the brave could withstand dangers of the sea and other threats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A leader in Tagalog and Visayan societies who settled disputes, served as protector against enemies, and led the community in wars.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Not only by the number of slaves he had but by the quality of gold he possessed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The noble class in society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A class of warriors who helped the Datu maintain peace and order.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Military leaders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They held celebrations, invited them as guests of honor, and showed appreciation by crowning them with gold-covered carabao horns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tattoos all over their bodies; the more tattoos they had, the more enemies they had killed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Free people who paid tribute to the Datu and constituted the second class in society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Help the Datu in cultivating land, accompany in fishing and hunting, prepare during feasts, pay tribute, and serve as mediators.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Slave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Slave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Slave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ayuey, Tumarampuk, Tumataban.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The least privileged; can be summoned by the Datu anytime.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Worked only for a day for his master; could substitute rice for his service.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An occasional slave who worked during celebrations; had the least duties and obligations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aliping Namamahay, Aliping Saguiguilid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lived separately from the Datu, had specific duties and obligations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lived in the Datu's house, served day and night, did not receive a salary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stealing, coveting another spouse, unable to pay penalties for crimes, debts, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Slaves in ancient Filipino cultures were more privileged and better treated; they could farm and acquire properties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A measurement used for gold.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>18 taels of gold for the freedom of one slave or two slaves to be given to their lord.</p> Signup and view all the answers