Politics in the Pre-Spanish to Spanish Period Quiz

Which type of Filipino society does not need to elect a leader?

• Classless Societies

• Warrior Societies

• Plutocracies

• Principalities

What is the main characteristic of Classless Societies?

• Appointed leaders for legislation

• Clear division of economic class

• Relatively small communities

• Followed political organization brought by Islam

Which type of Filipino society has appointed leaders for legislation, inter-ethnic relations, and judicial matters?

• Classless Societies

• Warrior Societies

• Plutocracies

• Principalities

What is the main characteristic of Warrior Societies?

• Appointed leaders for legislation

• Clear division of economic class

• Relatively small communities

• Hostile relations with other groups

Which type of Filipino society has a clear division of economic class?

• Classless Societies

• Warrior Societies

• Plutocracies

• Principalities

What is the main characteristic of Plutocracies?

• Appointed leaders for legislation

• Clear division of economic class

• Relatively small communities

• Followed political organization brought by Islam

Which type of Filipino society follows the political organization brought by Islam?

• Classless Societies

• Warrior Societies

• Plutocracies

• Principalities

What is the main characteristic of Principalities?

• Appointed leaders for legislation

• Clear division of economic class

• Relatively small communities

• Centralized settlements around colonial institutions

What is the term used for centralized settlements around colonial institutions?

• Reduccion

• Alcaldes

• Corregimientos

• Gobernadorcillos

Who became the head of the colony during the Spanish period?

• Datus

• Sultans

• Alcaldes

• Governor General