The Laguna Copperplate Inscription Quiz

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What is one of the key features that students must identify regarding the LCI?

The artistic styles of the period

Its geographic origins in Southeast Asia

Its historical significance in pre-colonial Philippine society (correct)

The languages used in the inscription

What type of empire was the Srivijaya Empire known as?

Feudal kingdom with widespread land ownership

Buddhist thalassocratic empire (correct)

Maritime republic with democratic governance

Hindu-Buddhist agricultural empire

Which medium was used for the inscription of the LCI?

Wooden bark

Thin piece of copper (correct)

Clay tablet

Stone tablet

What event led to the accidental discovery of the LCI?

Dredging activities in the Lumbang River Signup and view all the answers

What impact does the LCI have on understanding pre-colonial Philippine history?

It offers insight into social structures and political systems. Signup and view all the answers

In what century did significant events related to the LCI occur?

10th Century Signup and view all the answers

What does the discovery of the LCI highlight about historical findings?

Preservation and interpretation are a key aspect of historical research. Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the isolation of the Philippines during the 10th Century?

Limited information about the Philippines' historical context Signup and view all the answers

Who initially sold the blackened roll of metal?

An antique dealer Signup and view all the answers

What does the Kawi script suggest about the inscription's origins?

It comes from the Pallava script originating in India. Signup and view all the answers

What is the date assigned to the LCI inscription?

900 AD Signup and view all the answers

What economic insight is provided by the LCI?

It indicates a system of debt and servitude. Signup and view all the answers

What was the selling price of the piece sold to the Philippine National Museum?

2,000 pesos Signup and view all the answers

What could happen if a debtor could not pay the debt?

The debtor might enter temporary servitude. Signup and view all the answers

What type of networks does the Kawi script indicate connections with?

Maritime networks Signup and view all the answers

Which cultures influenced the Pallava script?

Sanskrit, Old Malay, and Old Javanese Signup and view all the answers

What was the monetary value of Namwaran's erased debt?

Approximately Php 1,112,511 Signup and view all the answers

Which language was not mentioned as part of the mixture used in the document?

Old Tagalog Signup and view all the answers

What method of writing was used on the Laguna plate compared to Java's practices at that time?

Hammering characters into metal Signup and view all the answers

What has been the dominant narrative about pre-colonial Philippines?

A primitive society engaged in headhunting Signup and view all the answers

What does the Laguna Copperplate Inscription (LCI) reveal about pre-colonial Philippine society?

Connection to Southeast Asia Signup and view all the answers

What significant achievement is associated with the era described in the content?

The emergence of a more advanced form of governance Signup and view all the answers

How long before the Pigafetta account does the LCI predate?

620 years Signup and view all the answers

Which kingdoms were notable in the context of the pre-colonial Philippines mentioned in the content?

Srivijaya and Mataram Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Laguna Copperplate Inscription (LCI)

An ancient text, discovered in 1989, that re-evaluates the understanding of the Philippines in the 10th Century.
The LCI is a thin piece of copper, around 7.9 inches by 7.9 inches, inscribed with text.
The discovery of the LCI during dredging activities in the Lumban River, Laguna highlights the importance of preserving and interpreting artifacts found in unexpected circumstances.
The LCI is considered incomplete, with another similar copperplate with inscription lost.
The inscription was initially sold to an Antique Dealer, who later sold it to the Philippine National Museum for 2,000 pesos in 1990.

Key Features

The LCI uses the Kawi script, an early form of script originating in Java, Indonesia.
The Kawi script is derived from the Pallava script, originating in India (4th Century AD).
The LCI is dated to the Saka Year 822, corresponding to 900 AD in the Gregorian Calendar.

Content

The LCI records the acquittal of debt owed by an individual named Namwaran.
The inscription suggests that if debt could not be repaid, the debtor could be subjected to temporary servitude.
The LCI does not mention the Srivijayan king, Balitung.
The language used in the inscription is a mixture of Sanskrit, Old Javanese, Old Malay, and Old Tagalog.
The inscription was written in Old Malay, potentially indicating communication with foreign entities.

Impact of the LCI

The LCI reveals a pre-colonial Philippines that was connected to Southeast Asia.
The inscription shows a society with a complex legal system and economic practices.
The LCI predates the Pigafetta account by some 620 years, offering a valuable perspective on pre-colonial Philippine history.
The LCI demonstrates that a well-organized form of government based on customary law has existed in the Philippines for over a thousand years.

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Test your knowledge about the Laguna Copperplate Inscription, an ancient artifact that sheds light on the Philippines in the 10th Century. Explore its historical significance, the Kawi script, and the events surrounding its discovery. This quiz will challenge your understanding of early Philippine history and script development.