Asian Cultural Influences

The Chinese traders came to the Philippines before the tenth century.

• True

• False

The Chinese influenced Filipinos in economic, social, and political ways.

• True

• False

Filipinos adopted some Chinese words like "susi" and "tsa."

• True

• False

Chinese firecrackers are used to attract good luck.

• True

• False

Pansit, lumpia, and siopao are Chinese dishes introduced to the Philippines.

• True

• False

The Indian culture introduced the tossing of rice during weddings.

• True

• False

The Japanese introduced the Islamic religion to the Philippines.

• True

• False

Origami, a Japanese art of paper folding, influenced Filipino culture.

• True

• False

The Arabs introduced the sultanate form of government to the Philippines.

• True

• False

Malaysians influenced Filipinos in basket weaving and wood carving.

• True

• False