Ancient Filipino Livelihood Quiz

What method did ancient Filipinos use for farming that involved setting the grass on fire before planting crops?

• Plowing

• Irrigation

• Terracing

• Slash-and-burn

Which of the following was NOT a tool used for fishing by ancient Filipinos?

• Spears

• Shovels

• Fishnets

• Bows and arrows

What was one of the means of livelihood for ancient Filipinos living in areas with valuable metals?

• Mining

• Fishing

• Logging

• Farming

What was one of the means of livelihood for ancient Filipinos working in dense forests?

• Hunting

• Weaving

• Fishing

• Pottery making

What were ancient Filipinos skilled at making using sticky mud and a smooth, round stone?

• Jewelry

• Weapons

• Pots

• Baskets

Which method of farming involved planting crops in terraces carved into mountains?

• Irrigation

• Terracing

• Slash-and-burn

• Plowing

What did ancient Filipinos rely on to water their crops in terraces carved into mountains?

• Irrigation

• Rainfall

• Sprinklers

• Pumps

What did ancient Filipinos use to mold sticky mud into pots for cooking and storing water?

• Wooden sticks

• Metal rods

• Smooth stones

• Clay molds

What were many women in ancient Filipino society skilled at?

• Fishing

• Hunting

• Weaving

• Pottery making

Which foreign traders came to Manila and other parts of the Philippines for gold, pearls, and other products?

• Chinese and Japanese traders

• European traders

• Arab traders

• Indian traders