Pre- colonial Philippines

The system of writing of the Filipinos.

• bothoan

• baybayin

• abakada

• sanskrit

The earliest form of government in the Philippines.

• barangay

• balanghai

• sitio

• barrio

In the early Philippine hierarchy, who held the top most position?

• datu

• maharlika

• timawa

• alipin

The first Asian traders who established a good trade relationship with the Filipinos.

• Chinese

• Arabs

• Hindus

• Dutch

Which is not a traditional Filipino food?

• bagoong or fermented fish/shrimp

• kinilaw or fish soaked in vinegar

• tinapa or salted fish

• salted egg

TRUE or FALSE: Women during the pre-colonial period had the same rights, privileges, and opportunities as men.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The year when the first group of Spanish came to the Philippines.

• 1421

• 1621

• 1521

• 1721

TRUE or FALSE: The main livelihood during that time was agriculture.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is not a symbol of a warriors' status in the society?

• clothing

• tattoo

• wound or cicatrix

• wife

TRUE or FALSE: Trading was only limited to Southeast Asian countries before colonial times.

• TRUE

• FALSE