Q2 Lesson 1: Non-Material Culture in Pre-Colonial Philippines

Open Ended

In 2-3 sentences, how do you think beliefs and traditions affect how people live their daily lives?

Multiple Choice

Animism refers to...

• The belief that the Prophet Muhammad as the last and most perfect of God's messengers

• The belief that that Jesus Christ was raised from the dead and is the Son of God

• The belief that spirits exist in natural objects like trees, rivers, and mountains

Multiple Choice

Early Filipinos believed in an afterlife, where the dead would continue to exist in another realm.

• True

• False

Question

Did you know any superstitions?

Superstitions

Known as pamahiin, are beliefs that guide decision-making. For example, it is said that "you shouldn't sweep at night" because it could sweep away good luck.

Multiple Choice

What best describes superstitions?

• Filipino superstitions guide behavior and decision-making.
• Based on scientific facts.

• Superstitions have no impact on Pre-Colonial Culture

Multiple Choice

According to Filipino superstitions, what could happen if you sweep the floor at night?

• Bring good luck

• Invite bad spirits

• Sweep away good luck

• Clean the house better

Multiple Choice

What is the focus of education in pre-colonial society?

• Philosophy

• Survival

• Military Training

• Formal Modern Education

Multiple Choice

What was one common task performed by a man during paninilbihan?

• Cooking meals

• Writing letters

• Chopping wood

• Singing songs

Multiple Choice

What was one primary use of Baybayin among pre-colonial Filipinos?

• Entertainment

• Warfare

• Trade negotiations

• Communication and record-keeping

Open Ended

Answer in 2-3 sentences:

If you believed that spirits lived in nature, how would that change the way you treat your surroundings?