Understanding the Definition of Indigenous

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What distinguishes the Igorot people from other indigenous groups in the Philippines?

Their nomadic habits

Their desert lifestyle

Their practice of mummification (correct)

Their seafaring culture

Which region do the Igorot people predominantly inhabit?

Desert regions

Mountainous regions (correct)

Grasslands

Coastal areas

What are the Igorot known for in terms of clothing?

Plaid shirts

Traditional kimono attire

Woven traditional clothing (correct)

Leather garments

Which term best describes the treatment of the Igorot people in Philippine society?

Marginalized and discriminated against Signup and view all the answers

What identifies the Igorot people as 'mountain people'?

Residence in mountainous regions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a unique practice associated with the Igorot people?

Headhunting practices Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'indigenous' mean?

Any ethnic group that resides in its original location, practices its original culture, and speaks a minority language Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an indigenous group in the Philippines?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following practices is associated with the Kalinga indigenous group?

Headhunting Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act of 1997?

To protect the rights and cultures of indigenous groups in the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

What is a minority language?

A language that is spoken by a minority population in a geographic area Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about indigenous groups is true?

Some indigenous groups may have lost their traditional language Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the main indigenous groups in the Philippines?

Mayans Signup and view all the answers

The practice of headhunting was historically associated with which indigenous group in the Philippines?

Kalinga Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the Badjaos is true?

They are a nomadic, sea-dwelling group traditionally living on boats and houseboats. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act of 1997?

A law that recognized the rights of indigenous groups to self-determination and cultural integrity. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of the Negritos, one of the main indigenous groups in the Philippines?

They are known for their short stature and dark skin color. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about indigenous groups in the Philippines is true?

Indigenous groups in the Philippines are unified by a common ethnicity and language. Signup and view all the answers