Pre-colonial Activity

What was the main source of livelihood for pre-colonial Filipinos?

• Agriculture

• Fishing

• Livestock

• Mining

What was the unit of government in pre-colonial Philippines?

• Barangay

• Province

• Municipality

• City

Which language is considered a major language in the Philippines?

• Spanish

• English

• French

• Tagalog

What was the main form of writing used by pre-colonial Filipinos?

• Alphabet

• Syllabary

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

What were the main agricultural foodstuffs in Cebu and Palawan?

• Sugar cane and cotton

• Rice and coconuts

• Oranges and vegetables

• Hemp and bananas

Which musical instrument is associated with the Negritos of Luzon?

• Guitar

• Flute

• Gong

• Cane with four holes

What was the main belief about the existence of gods in pre-colonial Philippines?

• They did not exist

• They were immortal

• They were numerous

• They were evil

What was the main form of literature in pre-colonial Philippines?

• Epic poetry

• Written literature

• Drama

• Oral literature

What was the main industry for those living in the coast or near rivers and lakes?

• Fishing

• Lumbering

• Weaving

• Mining

What was the main form of government in pre-colonial Philippines?

• Barangay system

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Monarchy