12 Questions
Where is the bayanihan spirit, famous in Filipino culture, said to have been taken from?
Malay forefathers
Which foreign country introduced Christianity to the Philippines in the 16th century?
Spain
What is considered the unofficial language of the Philippines, alongside Pilipino?
English
Who were the principal peoples of the Philippine archipelago in pre-historic and ancient times according to the text?
Negritos, proto-Malay, and Malay peoples
Which civilizations influenced the pre-colonial Philippines according to the text?
Indian, Chinese, and Southeast Asian civilizations
What is a major factor that distinguishes the Filipino character according to the text?
Hospitality
What brought a more advanced culture to the Philippines around 2300 years ago?
Malay people from the Asian mainland
Who argued that early Filipinos lived in 'backwardness' but actually had their own unique practices and customs?
Morga
What was the system of marriage custom among ancient Filipinos like?
Bride contributed a dowry
According to activist nun Mary John Mananzan, what rights did pre-colonial Filipino women enjoy?
Equal rights as men
Which group is believed to have introduced formal farming and building techniques to the Philippines?
Malay people from the Asian mainland
What did ancient Filipinos practice to indicate nobility?
Putting tattoos on body parts
Explore the development of the Filipino character from pre-colonial times to the post-colonial era. Learn about the influences of various cultures on key aspects such as bayanihan, family relations, piousness, and hospitality.
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