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Where are the Teduray people scattered in Mindanao?
Where are the Teduray people scattered in Mindanao?
- Bukidnon, Zamboanga, Cotabato, Davao
- Agusan, Lanao, Manila, Davao
- Agusan, Bukidnon, Davao, Lanao (correct)
- Manila, Zamboanga, Cotabato
What is the main place of origin of the Teduray and Lambangian peoples?
What is the main place of origin of the Teduray and Lambangian peoples?
- Manila
- Cotabato (correct)
- Lanao
- Davao
How are the Teduray people described in terms of their characteristics?
How are the Teduray people described in terms of their characteristics?
- Honest and soft-spoken (correct)
- Aggressive and loud-spoken
- Rude and unwelcoming
- Independent and self-sufficient
During what months is the planting star observed by the Teduray people?
During what months is the planting star observed by the Teduray people?
What ritual is performed by a spiritual leader before farmers start planting in a fenuwo?
What ritual is performed by a spiritual leader before farmers start planting in a fenuwo?
In Teduray culture, who leads the search for a suitable wife for a man?
In Teduray culture, who leads the search for a suitable wife for a man?
During the Tudon/sumbaken ceremony, what is given by the paternal grandparents if the child is a girl?
During the Tudon/sumbaken ceremony, what is given by the paternal grandparents if the child is a girl?
What is the role of the go-between in Teduray marriage customs?
What is the role of the go-between in Teduray marriage customs?
What do Tedurays do before and until the internment during a burial ceremony?
What do Tedurays do before and until the internment during a burial ceremony?
Which languages can Teduray people speak and understand?
Which languages can Teduray people speak and understand?
Study Notes
Teduray People: Location and Origin
- The Teduray people are scattered in Mindanao.
- The main place of origin of the Teduray and Lambangian peoples is in the mountains of Central Mindanao.
Characteristics of the Teduray People
- The Teduray people are described as being agile, industrious, and skilled in hunting and farming.
Agriculture and the Planting Star
- The Teduray people observe the planting star during the months of March and April.
- A spiritual leader performs a ritual before farmers start planting in a fenuwo (swidden).
Teduray Marriage Customs
- The father leads the search for a suitable wife for a man.
- The role of the go-between is to negotiate the terms of the marriage between the families of the couple.
Teduray Birth and Childbirth Customs
- During the Tudon/sumbaken ceremony, paternal grandparents give a gift if the child is a girl.
Teduray Death and Burial Customs
- Before and until the internment, Teduray people perform a series of rituals and ceremonies.
Language and Communication
- Teduray people can speak and understand their native language as well as Maguindanao, Maranao, and other languages.
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Explore the cultural heritage and geographical distribution of the Teduray people in Mindanao, Philippines. Learn about their customs, traditions, and strong family ties in this quiz.
