Q1 Lesson 4: Politics in Pre-colonial Philippines

Match

Match the following governing unit to it's corresponding leader:

• Rajahnate

• Barangay

• Sultanate

Rajah

Datu

Sultan

• Rajah

• Datu

• Sultan

Multiple Choice

In pre-colonial times, a barangay was the basic political unit led by a ____

• Agurang

• Umalohokan

• Datu

• Maharlika

Multiple Choice

Supporting him was the Council of Elders also called?

• Atubang or Agurang

• Aliping sagigilid and namamahay

• Maharlika and Maginoo

Multiple Choice

What is an Adat?

• Modern dance style
• Customary Laws

• Fruit salad recipe
• Historical battle strategy

Multiple Choice

In a trial by Datu, who acts as the judge and who serves as the jury?

• The Datu acts as the jury, and the Council of Elders as the judge

• The Datu and the Council of Elders both serve as the judge

• The Datu acts as the judge, and the Council of Elders as the jury

Multiple Choice

In a trial by river, what happens if the person floats before a set time?

• They are considered innocent

• They are given another chance to prove their innocence

• They are considered guilty

• They are declared the winner of the trial

Multiple Choice

In a trial by boiling water, what indicates that the person is guilty?

• If the person’s hand does not burn

• If the person’s hand is badly burned

Open Ended

In 3 sentences, how would you describe the political structure that was developed by our ancestors?