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What is the primary purpose of salting in the preparation of bagoong?
What is the primary purpose of salting in the preparation of bagoong?
How is the long shelf-life of bagoong and patis primarily ensured?
How is the long shelf-life of bagoong and patis primarily ensured?
What is the role of fat in preserving dishes like dinuguan and adobo?
What is the role of fat in preserving dishes like dinuguan and adobo?
What does the fallow period in swidden farming help achieve?
What does the fallow period in swidden farming help achieve?
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Which farming practice involves burning vegetation to prepare for planting?
Which farming practice involves burning vegetation to prepare for planting?
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What is the main characteristic of swidden farming?
What is the main characteristic of swidden farming?
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What is the reason for establishing fences in swidden farming?
What is the reason for establishing fences in swidden farming?
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Which of the following is a method used to extract moisture from meat in traditional Filipino dishes?
Which of the following is a method used to extract moisture from meat in traditional Filipino dishes?
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What is the significance of the Chinese hot/cold classification system in traditional self-medication?
What is the significance of the Chinese hot/cold classification system in traditional self-medication?
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Which characteristic best differentiates faith healers from traditional healers?
Which characteristic best differentiates faith healers from traditional healers?
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What role do folk healers play in relation to modern health practitioners?
What role do folk healers play in relation to modern health practitioners?
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What is a common characteristic of local healers in the Philippines?
What is a common characteristic of local healers in the Philippines?
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In what way do the Kankana-ey women contribute to their community's health?
In what way do the Kankana-ey women contribute to their community's health?
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What is a key aspect of the health belief system in Badeo concerning illness?
What is a key aspect of the health belief system in Badeo concerning illness?
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How do the food preservation methods discussed reflect indigenous practices?
How do the food preservation methods discussed reflect indigenous practices?
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What types of food are considered staples in Filipino diets due to preservation methods?
What types of food are considered staples in Filipino diets due to preservation methods?
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What is the primary use of abaca fiber in the Philippines?
What is the primary use of abaca fiber in the Philippines?
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Which of the following is NOT a common use for baskets among the Cordilleras?
Which of the following is NOT a common use for baskets among the Cordilleras?
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What type of items are included under precious metal jewelry in the Philippines?
What type of items are included under precious metal jewelry in the Philippines?
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Which pottery item is specifically used for cooking in the Philippines?
Which pottery item is specifically used for cooking in the Philippines?
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What is the traditional Philippine woodcarving most commonly depicting?
What is the traditional Philippine woodcarving most commonly depicting?
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Which statement about jewelry production in the Philippines is accurate?
Which statement about jewelry production in the Philippines is accurate?
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Which type of post-colonial period art form is most familiar among Filipinos?
Which type of post-colonial period art form is most familiar among Filipinos?
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What traditional Filipino practice was common during the pre-Hispanic period?
What traditional Filipino practice was common during the pre-Hispanic period?
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What method is used to retain indigenous tree seedlings during weeding?
What method is used to retain indigenous tree seedlings during weeding?
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Which of the following practices is NOT mentioned as a method for seed preservation and storage?
Which of the following practices is NOT mentioned as a method for seed preservation and storage?
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What is the primary advantage of the ham-ak method of charcoal burning?
What is the primary advantage of the ham-ak method of charcoal burning?
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Which leafy plant is mentioned as being used to preserve rice?
Which leafy plant is mentioned as being used to preserve rice?
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What method is used for making charcoal in the tinabonan approach?
What method is used for making charcoal in the tinabonan approach?
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What is a significant characteristic of piña cloth produced in Antique?
What is a significant characteristic of piña cloth produced in Antique?
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Which of the following is an advantage of using charcoal as a domestic fuel?
Which of the following is an advantage of using charcoal as a domestic fuel?
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Which of the following practices is primarily performed by women?
Which of the following practices is primarily performed by women?
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What is 'batok' primarily known as among the warrior groups in the Cordillera region?
What is 'batok' primarily known as among the warrior groups in the Cordillera region?
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Which of the following statements about the tattooing practice is true?
Which of the following statements about the tattooing practice is true?
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What was the primary purpose of mummification among the Ibaloi people?
What was the primary purpose of mummification among the Ibaloi people?
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Where were the preserved mummies of the Ibaloi typically laid to rest?
Where were the preserved mummies of the Ibaloi typically laid to rest?
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Which group of people primarily engaged in tattooing in the Cordillera region?
Which group of people primarily engaged in tattooing in the Cordillera region?
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What materials were used by the Ibaloi for the mummification process?
What materials were used by the Ibaloi for the mummification process?
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What does the term 'mambabatok' refer to?
What does the term 'mambabatok' refer to?
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What was a notable characteristic of the tattoos found on mummies in Kabayan?
What was a notable characteristic of the tattoos found on mummies in Kabayan?
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Study Notes
Medical Care and Health Practices
- Traditional self-medication utilizes Chinese oils for muscle relief and treating ailments like dizziness and sore throats, aligned with the Chinese classification of hot/cold diseases.
- Local healers in the Philippines, such as midwives and masseurs, often rely on herbal treatments and their interpersonal relationships with patients, emphasizing holistic healing methods.
- Faith healers focus on emotional and spiritual well-being without diagnosing diseases, relying on rituals to appease spirits believed to cause illness.
- Kankana-ey women known as mambunongs perform rituals to promote community health, reflecting the cultural belief systems tied to health and cosmology.
- Cheng's indigenous practices persist alongside modern medicine, maintaining historical healing methods.
Food Preservation
- Salt, combined with drying techniques, preserves key Filipino foods such as salted fish and dried meats like "tuyo" and "tapa."
- Fermentation plays a role in longer-lasting products like bagoong (fermented shrimp or fish), with "patis" being derived from extraction of its juices, benefiting from low pH and high salt.
- Fats contribute to preservation in traditional dishes like adobo; slow cooking reduces moisture, creating a fat layer that prevents spoilage and can preserve food for over a week.
Farming Practices
- Swidden farming, a traditional agroforestry form, involves clearing land for short-term agriculture followed by fallow periods, promoting forest regeneration and soil health.
- Techniques like burning (apuyan), fencing (lotang), and weeding (mungabut) enhance swidden farming efficiency and ecosystem stability.
- Eco-friendly seed preservation methods include air-drying and using local leaves, while insect protection involves natural pest control using rice bugs.
Energy Production
- Charcoal serves as a common cooking fuel with varying local production methods (ham-ak and tinabonan) that impact quality and monitoring needs.
- Advantages of charcoal include reduced smoke emissions, efficient energy content, and ease of storage, making it a preferred choice for domestic use.
Arts and Crafts
- Weaving remains a vital tradition, with Cordillera tribal groups using backstrap looms for clothing and textiles like piña cloth and abaca fabric for various products.
- Jewelry-making encompasses precious metal items and pearls, with gold and silver being prominently featured in various forms and decorative items.
- Pottery varies in functionality and design, with traditional forms still in use for cooking and storage, particularly in regions like Ilocos Sur.
- Woodcarving focuses on cultural representations such as anitos and santos, vital to Filipino artistic heritage.
- Tattooing, historically significant among warrior tribes, serves as cultural expression, identity marker, and memory repository; local terms vary among different ethnic groups.
Burial Practices
- The Ibaloi people have a long-standing tradition of mummifying their dead as part of their burial practices, which predate Spanish colonization.
- Mummification involves a lengthy ritual with salt and herbs, taking up to two years, after which mummies are interred in coffin structures, often carved from pine trees.
- Burial caves in Kabayan house over 200 identified mummies, showcasing the intricate rituals surrounding death and community practices.
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Explore the rich landscape of traditional health practices and food preservation methods. From herbal treatments used by local healers in the Philippines to the ancient art of preserving foods with salt and fermentation, this quiz delves into the intersection of culture and health. Discover how these practices reflect community beliefs and historical continuity alongside modern medicine.
