Exploring Pre-Colonial Philippines

What were the primary social units in early Filipino societies?

• Nations and kingdoms

• Tribes and clans

• Barangays and extended families

• Villages and towns

How did early Filipinos engage in trade with neighboring regions?

• Engaging in trade solely through diplomatic missions

• Early Filipinos engaged in trade through maritime routes, exchanging goods with neighboring regions.

• By using a barter system with no goods exchanged

• Through land caravans to distant territories

What was the significance of the barter system in pre-colonial trade?

• The barter system was significant as it enabled direct trade, fostered economic interdependence, and encouraged cultural exchange.

• It was primarily used for currency exchange.

• It discouraged the sharing of cultural practices.

• It limited trade to local communities only.

Which natural resources were commonly traded by early Filipinos?

• Rice, fish, timber, and minerals

• Wheat, cattle, gold, and spices

• Cotton, coal, oil, and rubber

• Fruits, dairy, textiles, and electronics

What role did the Datu play in early Filipino political structures?

• The Datu served as a local chieftain and leader, responsible for governance and social organization in early Filipino political structures.

• The Datu acted as a tax collector for the Spanish government.

• The Datu was a foreign invader who conquered local tribes.

• The Datu was primarily a religious leader overseeing rituals.

How did kinship influence the political organization of early Filipino societies?

• Kinship had no impact on political structures.

• Leadership was determined by random selection rather than family ties.

• Political organization was solely based on wealth, not kinship.

• Kinship influenced political organization by establishing social hierarchies, facilitating alliances, and determining leadership through family lineage.

What were the main religious beliefs of early Filipinos?

• Early Filipinos exclusively practiced Buddhism.

• The main belief was in a single god only.

• Early Filipinos primarily believed in animism, ancestor worship, and later, Islam and Christianity.

• Early Filipinos had no religious beliefs at all.

How did animism shape the cultural practices of pre-colonial Filipinos?

• Animism led to the development of written language among pre-colonial Filipinos.

• Animism shaped cultural practices by fostering rituals, respect for nature, and community bonds among pre-colonial Filipinos.

• Animism promoted individualism over collective cultural identity.

• Animism discouraged community gatherings and social interactions.

What were some common rituals performed by early Filipino communities?

• Ceremonies for building houses

• Harvesting rituals for fish and seafood

• Common rituals included rice planting and harvesting ceremonies, healing rituals, and ancestor veneration.

• Rituals for planting fruit trees

How did the concept of 'Bayanihan' reflect Filipino cultural values?

• Bayanihan is a concept that promotes competition among neighbors.

• Bayanihan emphasizes individualism and self-reliance.

• Bayanihan reflects Filipino cultural values of community, cooperation, and mutual assistance.

• Bayanihan is solely about economic transactions and profit-making.