Early Filipino Life Quiz

Where did early Filipinos first live for safety and protection?

• Tree houses

• Nipa huts

• Caves

• Houses on stilts

Why did early Filipinos choose to live in caves?

• They were near water sources

• They offered safety from enemies and animals

• They were easy to build

• They were used for farming

As time passed, early Filipinos moved to the plains mainly for —

• Better defense

• Fishing

• Farming

• Trading

Coastal areas were preferred settlements because they were good for —

• Building schools

• Fishing and trading

• Hunting wild animals

• Raising cattle

The indigenous house made of nipa palm, bamboo, and wood was called —

• Bahay kubo

• Tree house

• Longhouse

• House on stilts

What was the main purpose of building tree houses?

• To avoid floods

• To escape from enemies and wild animals

• To store food

• To keep livestock

How did people keep safe in tree houses at night?

• They locked the door

• They hid their food

• They hoisted the ladders

• They used guards

Houses on stilts were commonly built —

• In mountain ranges

• Near rivers or coastal areas

• In forests

• In caves

What was the benefit of houses on stilts?

• They looked elegant

• They kept people above floodwaters and insects

• They were cooler in temperature

• Both B and C

Early Filipinos lived near bodies of water mainly because —

• Water was used for cooking and cleaning

• Water provided food and transportation

• Waterways helped in trade

• All of the above