QUIZ - CUSTOMS THE TAGALOGS

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What significant role did Juan de Plasencia play in the history of the Franciscan Order?

• He was a captain of a Spanish schooner

• He was one of the first Franciscan missionaries in the Philippines

• He was born in Extremadura, Spain

• He was a Spanish friar in the 16th century

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      The colonial era of the Philippines started when a Portuguese explorer had arrived in 1521. What was the name of the explorer?

•  Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

• James Cook

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1.      The colonial era of the Philippines started when a Portuguese explorer had arrived in 1521. What was the name of the explorer?

•  Christopher Columbus

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Vasco da Gama

• James Cook

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What strategic significance did the Philippines hold for Spain? 

• Christianity was already established on the islands.
• They were close to China, but not ruled by China.
• They could be used to launch attacks on Portuguese forts.
• They were close to Australia.

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What significant contributions did Juan de Plasencia make during his missionary work in the Philippines?

• He founded numerous towns in Luzon

• He authored the first book ever printed in the Philippines

• He joined with another missionary to preach

• He was a Spanish friar of the Franciscan Order

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What significant contributions did Juan de Plasencia make during his missionary life in the Philippines?

• He founded numerous towns

• He wrote the first book printed in the Philippines

• He joined another missionary

• He passed away in 1590

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How many years did the Philippines go through mistreatment under Spanish rule before fighting for their own independence?

• 377

• 3,000

• 333

• 350

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What are some of the literary works listed in the image?

• Arte de la Lengua

• Diccionario Tagalog

• La Santina

• Customs of the Tagalog

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What are the customs described by Juan de Plasencia in his work?

• Religious practices

• Social norms

• Economic activities

• Political structures

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What year was the document 'Relacion de las Costumbres de los Tagalogs' written?

• 1580

• 1585

• 1589

• 1590

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3.      The Philippines was named as such during the Spanish colonial period. On February 1543, Spaniard explorer Ruy Lopez de Villalobos arrived in the country, and bestowed upon this land the name during the same year. To whom did he name Philippines after?

• King Philip II of Spain

• King Philip II of Portugal

• King Philip I of Spain

• King Philip I of Portugal

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According to the account of Juan de Plasencia, our ancestors had chiefs whom they call Datu, who were the ones who led the barangays. What role did the Datu play in the socio-political structure of the barangays?

• They were the leaders of the barangays

• They were the common people

• They were the warriors

• They were the traders

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What is the significance of the term "Barangay" in relation to the Malay people?

• A type of boat

• A socio-political unit

• A cultural festival

• A traditional dance

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What is a Barangay?

• A type of boat

• A socio-political unit

• A family structure

• A type of festival

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What are the three social classes of the barangays as classified in the image?

• Nobles

• Commoners

• Slaves

• Maharlica

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What are the characteristics of the Maharlika class in the barangay system?

• They are required to pay taxes

• They are free-born and do not pay taxes

• They cannot marry slaves

• They are not warriors

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What happens to the children of a Maharlika when they marry a slave?

• They all belong to the mother's class

• Odd birth order children belong to the father's class

• All children are considered slaves

• Even birth order children belong to the father's class

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Which is NOT true of nobility?

• they made up only 2-3% of the population

• they had to follow a standard of behavior

• noblewomen never held positions of power and could not rule as regents

• there were five ranks of nobility

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What are the characteristics of the Aliping Namamahay class?

• They live in their own houses and have freedom.

• They can be treated as slaves.

• Children do not inherit the status of their parents.

• They cannot own property.

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What are the roles and responsibilities of slaves as described in the image?

• They serve their masters and can be sold off

• They are free to leave whenever they want

• They are paid for their work

• They can own property

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What are the ways a person can become a slave?

• Captivity of war

• Reason of Debt

• Inheritance

• By Purchase

• By committing a crime

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What are the components of the traditional female dress as shown in the image?

• Baro

• Camisa

• Saya

• All of the above

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What is the headgear worn by the male in the image called?

• Kanggangan

• Bahag

• Putong

• Baju

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That is the fabric that uses pure pina fibers

• abaca

• pina

• pina-jusi

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Which cultural trait matches the picture?

• Technology

• Clothing

• Food

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What are the conditions under which individuals from a different barangay can cultivate land?

• They can cultivate land if they inherit it

• They can cultivate land if they buy it

• They can cultivate land if they are members of the barangay

• They cannot cultivate land at all

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What happens to a wife's belongings in the case of a divorce if she marries another man?

• They are returned to her

• They are given to her former husband

• They are kept by the tribe

• They are sold for charity

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What were the ceremonies and worship practices of ancient Filipinos called?

• Simbahan

• Pandot

• Nagaanitos

• Animism

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Traditional animistic beliefs in Africa, Asia, and Latin America are based on

• a desire for wealth

• a written tradtion

• a willingness to accept Christianity

• an appreciation for the forces of nature

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What does the term 'Bathala' signify?

• All powerful

• Maker of all things

• God of the sea

• God of the underworld

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In the Popul Vuh, what did the maker and the feathered serpent bring into existence by speaking their thoughts?

• Mountains and trees

• The sea

• The Earth

• Wild animals

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What are the two types of auguries mentioned in the text?

• Good Omen

• Bad Omen

• Lucky Charm

• Unlucky Charm

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The Krampus

• Is a naughty spirit of Saturnalia

• the person who burned down the Jewish temple

• is real

• a monster who steals naughty children

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What are the reasons for offering sacrifices according to the image?

• Recovery of a sick person

• Good harvest

• Happy outcome in married life

• Successful delivery in childbirth

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What is the role of a Catolonan priest?

• To lead a feast

• To offer sacrifices

• To perform rituals

• To teach the community