Pre-colonial Literary Period Flashcards
One of the most important features of pre-colonial Philippine government:
- resolve disputes
- maintain order
- lead the barangay in war
- spiritual matters
Datu
A larger community than a barangay and was led by a rajah.
Principalia
The largest and most powerful type of government in the pre-colonial Philippines.
Kingdom
The highest social class
Nobility (Datu)
The supreme ruler of his
principality
Rajah
Kingdoms were led by them, who had absolute power over their subjects.
King and Queen
The middle class; who were the majority of the population.
Free people or “free men”,
The lowest social class
Aliping Namamahay
Aliping Saguigilid
The Philippine economy during the pre-colonial period was
based on _______ and ________.
Agriculture and trade
True or False?
They exported goods such as gold, silver, pearls, and spices.
True
True or False?
They imported goods such as
cloth, silk, porcelain, and metal tools.
True
Existed before the Spanish occupation in
1500s.
It is oral in nature and is full of lessons about
life, blessings, and consequences.
was passed down from generation to
generation through storytelling, singing, and
chanting
PRE-COLONIAL
LITERATURE
A lullaby; expression of love and affection.
She is at the store buying bread, which is a common errand for mothers in the Philippines.
Mother’s request for the child to sleep.
Ili Ili Tulog Anay
Courtship songs used by young men to capture the heart of the girl that they love.
Ex.
Panwagon & Balitao (Ilonggo)
Bayok (Maranao)
Harana
Chants that are usually given during exorcisms and thanksgiving
during good harvest.
RELIGIOUS SONGS
Are lamentations that contain the roll of good deeds that the dead has done to immortalize his/her good image.
SONGS OF DEATH
Are locally sung during drinking sessions.
Ex. Si Felimon
DRINKING SONGS / Tagay
What song?
Tambasakan is Filemon’s catch.
often used in traditional dishes.
This shows that Filemon is a simple and
humble man who makes a living by
selling his catch.
This shows that Filemon enjoys a good
drink and that he is content with his
simple pleasures.
Si Filemon
Are stories of native Filipinos.
These deal with the power of nature-personified, their
submission to a deity- Bathala.
FOLK TALES
Tackle the natural to strange occurences of the earth and how things were created with an aim to give an explanation to things.
MYTH
Explains the origins of the Tagalog people.
The story also teaches important lessons
about love, family, and community.
Malakas at Maganda
The myth is a story about the importance of compromise and communication. The sea and the sky were unable to resolve
their quarrel because they were too proud to compromise. They also failed to communicate their feelings to each other
effectively.
Pag-aaway ng
Dagat at Langit
Short stories that cater the children of the native Filipinos and are usually bounded by good manners.
Ex.
The Rabbit and the Tortoise
The Ant and the Grasshopper
FABLES
The fable teaches us that it is important to be humble and to respect our competitors. The rabbit learns a valuable lesson when he is defeated by the tortoise. He learns that it
is important to give his best effort, even if he is confident in his abilities.
The Rabbit and the Tortoise
