6 Questions
Which region of the Philippines was influenced by Hindu-Buddhist, Muslim principalities, and animist worshippers during pre-colonial times?
Luzon
What influenced the Visayas region during pre-colonial times?
Hindu-Buddhist and Animism
What is the significance of the story of Bathala in Philippine mythology?
It explains the creation of the universe
What is the story of Bathala?
A story about the creation of the universe
Which natural phenomenon is explained by the story of the Sun and Moon in Mandaya mythology?
The origin of the stars.
What did the Sun and Moon story in Mandaya explain?
Why there are stars
Study Notes
- Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao were regions in the Philippines during pre-colonial times.
- Luzon was divided among Hindu-Buddhist, Muslim principalities, and animist worshippers.
- The story of Bathala is a creation story that explains the ruler of the universe, the coconut tree, and how everything on Earth came to be.
- Visayas was influenced by Hindu-Buddhist and Animism, and some indigenous people were called Pintados for their tattoos/paintings.
- The Sun and Moon created the stars, and the sun burned them, making the moon upset, which explains why they seem to be chasing each other.
- Mindanao was influenced by Hindu-Buddhist, Indonesian, and Malaysian beliefs and culture, and Islam was established in most northern islands around the 14th century.
- The Sun and Moon story in Mandaya explains why they chase each other and why there are stars.
- The first child of the Sun and Moon was chopped up by the Sun, and his pieces scattered across the sky, creating stars.
- Another son of the Sun and Moon was a giant crab responsible for high and low tides.
- The stories provide etiological explanations for various natural phenomena.
Test your knowledge on the rich mythology and diverse cultures of the Philippines with this quiz! Discover the fascinating creation stories behind the ruler of the universe, the coconut tree, and the Sun and Moon. Explore the different beliefs and practices of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao during pre-colonial times, and learn about the influences of Hindu-Buddhist, Muslim, Indonesian, and Malaysian cultures. Uncover the etiological explanations for various natural phenomena and the significance of tattoos and paintings among
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