Phil. Pre-Colonial

Who were the earliest known inhabitants of the Philippines?

• A) Austronesians

• B) Malays

• C) Negritos

• D) Indonesians

What advanced skill allowed Austronesians to migrate and settle in the Philippines?

• A) Agriculture

• B) Metalworking

• C) Sailing

• D) Pottery

In which century did Islam arrive in the Philippines?

• A) 10th century

• B) 12th century

• C) 14th century

• D) 16th century

What was the basic unit of social organization in pre-colonial Philippines?

• A) Sultanate

• B) Barangay

• C) Confederation

• D) Province

Who was the supreme deity often worshipped by indigenous Filipinos?

• A) Lapu-Lapu

• B) Bathala

• C) Magellan

• D) Balangay

What was the main economic activity that contributed to the prosperity of pre-colonial Philippine societies?

• A) Farming

• B) Trading

• C) Mining

• D) Fishing

Which explorer's arrival marked the beginning of Spanish colonization in the Philippines?

• A) Miguel Lopez de Legazpi

• B) Ferdinand Magellan

• C) Christopher Columbus

• D) Vasco da Gama

What year did Miguel Lopez de Legazpi establish the first permanent Spanish settlement in Cebu?

• A) 1521

• B) 1565

• C) 1571

• D) 1600

Which practice was central to the religious beliefs of indigenous Filipinos?

• A) Animal Sacrifice

• B) Ancestral Worship

• C) Idol Worship

• D) Human Sacrifice

What legacy from pre-colonial times continues to influence Filipino society today?

• A) Feudalism

• B) Absolute Monarchy

• C) Strong Community Ties

• D) Caste System