Chapter 1: A Historical Background Flashcards
The Republic of the Philippines comprices of _____ islands.
7,107
The Republic of the Philippines is located at the _______ edge of the Pacific ocean, east of _______, south of ______, and north of ____ in ________.
western, Vietnam, Taiwan, Sabah in Malaysia
There are approximately sixty million ____________ and ____________ Filipinos who are primarily _________________.
multi-ethnic, multilingual, Malayo-Polynesian
A good number of Malayo-Polynesian Filipinos look more _______, ______, and _____, in various degrees.
Chinito (Chinese), Bumbay (Indian), and Tisoy (Spanish)
The Philippines is billed as the “_____ _______ _______-_______ _______ __ ___ _____,” for the purpose of tourist promotion.
“Third largest English-speaking country in the world.”
The new Philippine Constitution of ____ retained the English language as an ________ language but it is the ________ language that is used across the archipelago by the ___-__-___-______ on the other side of the _____ ________ ______.
1987, official language, Filipino language, man-on-the-street, Great Cultural Divide.
What is the dominant homegrown religion in the Philippines?
Iglesia ni Kristo
According to the historian Agoncillo’s (1974) explanation, the masses who belong to the Catholic Church are ___________ Catholics, while those belonging to the Iglesia are _______ followers and _____ adherents of their Church.
superficial, devoted, loyal
Why did the historian Agoncillo say that masses who belong to the Catholic Church are superficial Catholics?
According to the historian, the Catholics go to church on Sundays and holidays not because they understand and appreciate the mysticism and poetry of the Catholic rites, but because it is the fashion to be seen in the Church on such days.
Agoncillo claims that, while statistics show that Catholics comprise __ percent of the total population, actually the genuine Catholics do not probably comprise ___ percent of the whole population.
83 percent, 0.5 percent
The Christianized animists form a majority in the Philippine islands of _____ and _______ but the Catholic Church plays a vital role in Philippine _______ and ______.
Luzon, Visayas, economy, polity
What is the oldest Catholic university in the Philippines?
The University of Santo Tomas
True or False
The friar lands have been gradually transfered since 1903 from the Catholic Church to the government and private hands but the religious orders have a long way to go before they can make good their vow of poverty in the islands.
True
The _______ _________ priests are still embroiled in a struggle with Filipino priests for financial control of the University of Santo Tomas.
Spanish Dominican priests
The struggle surfaced anew just after Filipino consciousness was shaken by the historic assassination of ________ ______ __ at the ______ _____________ _______ in ____.
Benigno Aquino JR., Manila International Airport, in 1983
Who appealed for “reconciliation with justice” as the nation recoiled from the shock of a politically motivated murder which ignited the spark leading to the fall of a dictator and a change in leadership?
Jaime Cardinal Sin
Who is the leader of the Filipino Catholics?
Jaime Cardinal Sin
_____ is dominant in Southern Philippines as it is dominant in neighboring countries like ________ and _________.
Islam, Malaysia, Indonesia
Regardless of what the future has in store for the ____ ________ __________ _____. the Mindanao calendar includes the ____ ____ _____ on top of the more familiar Christian holidays in Luzon.
Moro National Liberation Front, Hari Raya Puasa
Filipino religious psychology is best found in Islamized _______ or Christianized _________ (from the name Bathala, or ___), but the traditional indigenous religion, _______ (from the word anito, or _________ ___), and respect for nature, are deeply held in various aspects of life.
animism, Bathalism, God, Anitism, Ancestral God
The psychological knowledge of the native Filipino traditionally held by the ________ in the Visayas, the _________ in Central Luzon, and the ______ in Northern Philippines is an important basis of early Filipino psychology.
babaylan, catalonan, baglan
The babaylan was the first Filipino psychologist. As a priestess, she was also the ________ of Filipino ______ _________.
guardian, sacred knowledge
In the early days, the babaylan did not refer to herself as Filipino but nontheless continued her practice as babaylan through the centuries of identity evolution from _____ to Filipino.
Indio
The ________ and ______ of the catalonan and other healers and priestessess from different ethnic groups in the Philippines are rich sources of early Filipino psychology.
dalangin (prayer), bulong (whisper)
The use of ______-______ and other psychological practices and be;iefs of resistance movements, such as the _________, are all rooted in early Filipino psychology.
anting-anting (amulets), Pulajanes
Part and parcel of early Filipino psychology is the psychology found in early Philippine literature, be it oral or scribbled on bamboo: the __________ (proverbs), the _______ (riddle), the _________ _____ (folk tales), the ______ (myth), and the _____ (epic).
salawikain, bugtong, kuwentong bayan, alamat, and epiko
The inherited customs of the Filipino serve as one of the fundamental bases of Filipino psychology. Related to this is the rich field of _______________.
ethnopsychology
Which of the following best describes the Philippines’ geographical makeup?
A) A landlocked country with 7,107 islands
B) An archipelago with 7,107 islands
C) A continental country with multiple rivers
D) A large island nation with mountainous terrain
B) An archipelago with 7,107 islands
What significant event in Philippine history led to the fall of a dictatorial regime in 1983?
A) The assassination of Ferdinand Marcos
B) The assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr.
C) The declaration of Martial Law
D) The EDSA People Power Revolution
B) The assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr.
Which religion has a significant presence in the Southern Philippines due to influences from Malaysia and Indonesia?
A) Christianity
B) Buddhism
C) Hinduism
D) Islam
D) Islam
Which of the following is NOT a traditional Filipino religious belief or practice?
A) Bathalism
B) Anitism
C) Shintoism
D) Islamized animism
C) Shintoism
The Catholic Church holds significant cultural and political power in the Philippines, despite which major issue?
A) Land redistribution
B) The rise of Protestantism
C) Civil war
D) Political corruption
A) Land redistribution
What are “babaylan,” “catalonan,” and “baglan” examples of in early Philippine society?
A) Political leaders
B) Spiritual leaders
C) Military commanders
D) Teachers
B) Spiritual leaders
Which of the following psychological techniques was used by early Filipino spiritual leaders?
A) Cognitive behavioral therapy
B) Dalangin (prayers)
C) Psychoanalysis
D) Dream interpretation
B) Dalangin (prayers)
What does the term “ethnopsychology” refer to in Filipino culture?
A) The study of genetics
B) The psychological study of different ethnic groups
C) Traditional knowledge passed down about interpersonal relationships and practices
D) The use of modern psychology in foreign academic settings
C) Traditional knowledge passed down about interpersonal relationships and practices
Which of the following is a type of traditional Filipino literature?
A) Novels
B) Salawikain (proverbs)
C) Scientific journals
D) Histories
B) Salawikain (proverbs)
In what way are Filipino psychological practices best understood?
A) Through Western academic theories
B) Through immersion in Filipino communities
C) Through government studies
D) Through online research
B) Through immersion in Filipino communities
What form of resistance did the Pulajanes incorporate into their beliefs?
A) Armed struggle
B) Psychological practices
C) Religious conversion
D) Political reform
B) Psychological practices
Which of these is considered a Filipino traditional amulet used in early psychological practices?
A) Anting-anting
B) Lucky charm
C) Talisman
D) Voodoo doll
A) Anting-anting
Which is true about the religious composition of the Philippines?
A) Majority are Muslim
B) Majority are Catholic
C) The country follows secularism
D) The majority follows Buddhism
B) Majority are Catholic
Which of the following ethnic influences is not mentioned as significant in the Philippines?
A) Chinese
B) Indian
C) Arabic
D) Spanish
C) Arabic
What is a key reason why English is widely spoken in the Philippines?
A) It is the primary language of the government
B) It is the official language for religion
C) It is used in American-oriented schools
D) It is the language of Filipino folk literature
C) It is used in American-oriented schools
What is the main focus of Filipino ethnopsychology?
A) Western theories of psychology
B) Childcare, interpersonal relationships, and traditional practices
C) Medical psychology
D) The study of animal behavior
B) Childcare, interpersonal relationships, and traditional practices
Which of the following religious groups is associated with the Southern Philippines?
A) Iglesia ni Cristo
B) Catholicism
C) Islam
D) Protestantism
C) Islam
What significant cultural divide exists in the Philippines regarding language usage?
A) Debate over the use of Pilipino vs. Filipino
B) Debate over the dominance of Spanish
C) Debate about English versus Chinese
D) Debate about traditional versus modern languages
A) Debate over the use of Pilipino vs. Filipino
What role did Jaime Cardinal Sin play in Philippine history?
A) He led a military rebellion
B) He advocated for justice and reconciliation after Benigno Aquino Jr.’s assassination
C) He established the Iglesia ni Cristo
D) He became the first president of the Philippines
B) He advocated for justice and reconciliation after Benigno Aquino Jr.’s assassination
Which of the following is a traditional Filipino method for communicating or healing?
A) Psychoanalysis
B) Bulong (whispers)
C) Hypnosis
D) Aversion therapy
B) Bulong (whispers)
What was the historical significance of the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines?
A) It was the site of the first democratic elections
B) It was a center of intellectual resistance during the Spanish colonial period
C) It played a role in land redistribution issues
D) It became the headquarters of the Catholic Church
B) It was a center of intellectual resistance during the Spanish colonial period
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Filipino belief in “anito”?
A) Worship of the sun
B) Reverence for ancestors and nature
C) Exclusive focus on Christianity
D) Practices related to Buddhist deities
B) Reverence for ancestors and nature
What role did the Pulajanes play in Filipino society?
A) They were a group of political reformers
B) They were a religious resistance group
C) They were traditional farmers
D) They were military leaders
B) They were a religious resistance group
What is the Filipino term for proverbs?
A) Bugtong
B) Salawikain
C) Kuwentong bayan
D) Epiko
B) Salawikain
What was the primary psychological focus of early Filipino spiritual leaders?
A) Treating physical illnesses
B) Dealing with mental health disorders
C) Connecting individuals with spiritual realms
D) Teaching modern psychotherapy methods
C) Connecting individuals with spiritual realms
What is one key factor in fully understanding Filipino psychology, according to the chapter?
A) Studying Western academic journals
B) Analyzing Filipino psychology through film
C) Immersing oneself in Filipino communities
D) Relying on internet sources
C) Immersing oneself in Filipino communities
What is “alamat” in Filipino literature?
A) A historical chronicle
B) A riddle
C) A folk tale or myth
D) A political manifesto
C) A folk tale or myth
Which of the following Filipino practices was most closely associated with spiritual healing?
A) Epiko (epics)
B) Dalangin (prayers)
C) Bugtong (riddles)
D) Salawikain (proverbs)
B) Dalangin (prayers)
What was the primary purpose of the “anting-anting” in early Filipino culture?
A) It was used as a decorative accessory
B) It was believed to offer protection or special powers
C) It was used for religious ceremonies
D) It was a form of currency
B) It was believed to offer protection or special powers
Which of the following groups is a prominent homegrown religion in the Philippines?
A) Iglesia ni Cristo
B) Islam
C) Hinduism
D) Buddhism
A) Iglesia ni Cristo
Which Filipino literary form involves myths or legends passed down through generations?
A) Epiko (epics)
B) Salawikain (proverbs)
C) Alamat (myths)
D) Kuwerlong bayan (folk stories)
C) Alamat (myths)
Which of the following is a key feature of academic-scientific psychology in the Philippines?
A) Focus on indigenous leadership
B) Influence of Wilhelm Wundt and behaviorism
C) Emphasis on Filipino cultural traditions
D) Integration of spiritual beliefs in healing
B) Influence of Wilhelm Wundt and behaviorism
Where did academic-philosophical psychology in the Philippines originate?
A) Ateneo de Manila University
B) University of Sto. Tomas
C) University of the Philippines
D) Mindanao State University
B) University of Sto. Tomas
What does ethnic or indigenous psychology (katutubong sikolohiya) counter?
A) Western philosophical psychology
B) Colonial stereotypes
C) Medical psychology
D) Social sciences
B) Colonial stereotypes
What role does psycho-medical psychology play in Filipino culture?
A) Focuses on modern psychiatric practices
B) Integrates religion and healing practices like espiritista and herbolaryo
C) Emphasizes academic research and clinical psychology
D) Seeks to replace traditional Filipino healing methods with Western medicine
B) Integrates religion and healing practices like espiritista and herbolaryo
What is sikolohiyang pangkabuhayan (livelihood psychology) concerned with?
A) Mental health and therapy
B) The relationship between economics, agriculture, and business
C) Traditional art forms in Filipino culture
D) The psychological effects of colonialism
B) The relationship between economics, agriculture, and business
Lapu-Lapu is best known for:
A) His leadership in the resistance against Spanish rule
B) His diplomatic relations with the Spanish
C) His role as a religious leader
D) His work as a healer and herbalist
A) His leadership in the resistance against Spanish rule
Which of the following best represents the psychology of leadership in Filipino culture during pre-colonial times?
A) Ferdinand Magellan
B) Lakan Dula and Rajah Sulaiman
C) Diego Silang
D) Andres Bonifacio
B) Lakan Dula and Rajah Sulaiman
What is significant about Gabriela Silang’s role in Philippine history?
A) She was the first female president of the Philippines
B) She led a rebellion after her husband’s death, symbolizing Filipino unity and women’s empowerment
C) She was a military strategist who won key battles against the Spanish
D) She was a religious figure who helped to spread Christianity in the Philippines
B) She led a rebellion after her husband’s death, symbolizing Filipino unity and women’s empowerment
What psychological theme is reflected in the leadership of Diego and Gabriela Silang?
A) Colonial adaptation
B) Resistance, pride, and unity
C) Psychological oppression under foreign rule
D) Spiritual healing and protection
B) Resistance, pride, and unity
Which of these leaders demonstrated the Filipino concepts of justice, equality, and liberty?
A) Lapu-Lapu
B) Tamblot and Dagohoy
C) Diego Silang
D) Sultan Kudarat
B) Tamblot and Dagohoy
What role did Tamblot play in resisting Spanish domination?
A) He was a military commander
B) He led a rebellion based on spiritual beliefs as a babaylan
C) He established alliances with other communities
D) He worked to convert Filipinos to Christianity
B) He led a rebellion based on spiritual beliefs as a babaylan
How is Dagohoy significant in Philippine history?
A) He fought to protect Filipino religious traditions
B) He led one of the longest resistance movements against Spanish rule
C) He established the first Filipino republic
D) He was the first Filipino to convert to Islam
B) He led one of the longest resistance movements against Spanish rule
What does the psychology of Sultan Kudarat emphasize?
A) The importance of religious conversion
B) Strategic leadership and resistance to colonization
C) The cultural unity of all Filipino peoples
D) Economic prosperity through trade with Spain
B) Strategic leadership and resistance to colonization
Which of the following is a significant aspect of indigenous Filipino psychology?
A) Reliance on Western medicine for psychological healing
B) Emphasis on collective courage, autonomy, and resistance
C) Focus on individual achievement in isolation
D) Incorporation of only Western philosophical ideas
B) Emphasis on collective courage, autonomy, and resistance
What is a common theme among the indigenous Filipino leaders mentioned (e.g., Lapu-Lapu, Diego Silang, Sultan Kudarat)?
A) Their focus on material wealth and economic gain
B) Their shared struggle for cultural autonomy and resistance to colonization
C) Their promotion of Western education and modern psychology
D) Their exclusive focus on religious teachings
B) Their shared struggle for cultural autonomy and resistance to colonization
Which psychological approach in the Philippines focuses on behaviorism and was introduced through American influence?
A) Academic-scientific psychology
B) Ethnic/Indigenous psychology
C) Psycho-medical psychology
D) Academic-philosophical psychology
A) Academic-scientific psychology
What was the role of Lakan Dula and Rajah Sulaiman in Filipino history?
A) They led a rebellion against the Spanish colonizers
B) They represented Filipino diplomacy and leadership in early interactions with colonial powers
C) They focused on spreading Christianity among Filipinos
D) They were known for their leadership in agricultural development
B) They represented Filipino diplomacy and leadership in early interactions with colonial powers