ffff Flashcards
What are the three classes of people in pre-Hispanic Islam?
- Maharlika (datu)
- Timawa (former slaves freed by masters)
- Alipin
What is the meaning of democracy in the context of government?
The authority of the government is derived from the consent of the governed
How were women treated during the pre-Hispanic period in the Philippines?
Women were treated equally and highly respected
What was the main food staple during the pre-Hispanic period in the Philippines?
Rice
What type of music was prevalent during the pre-Hispanic period?
- Kundiman
- Pamulinawen
- Kumintang
What were the two types of literary pieces during the pre-Hispanic period?
- Written
- Unwritten
Fill in the blank: In the Spanish era, the ruling class was known as _______.
Peninsulares
What is the significance of the year 1521 in the Philippines?
Magellan set foot in the Philippines
What was the role of the church in education during the Spanish era?
Education was the responsibility of the church
What subjects were taught in parochial schools during the Spanish era?
- Religion
- Arithmetic
- Reading
- Arts
- Vocation subjects
- Writing
- Spanish
What was the purpose of schools during the Spanish era?
To make people god-fearing and prepare them for life in heaven
Who opened schools in Manila during the American era?
The new colonial matter emphasized education
What language was emphasized in schools during the American era?
English
What was the status of the masa in the Spanish era?
They were the lowest class in society
What were the names of the two classes below the ruling class in the Spanish era?
- Insulares/Creoles
- Indios
Fill in the blank: The chief executive, legislator, and judge during the Spanish era was the _______.
Datu
