RAIDERS OF THE SULU SEA

Question 1

A tribe without maritime experience, but known for its fierce warriors and widespread political power

Answer 1

Tausug

Question 2

• The one which was very important in piracy history
• Long-standing seafaring community

Answer 2

Illanun

Question 3

• Occupied the chain of islands between Basilan and Sulu island
• Also a long-standing seafaring community

Answer 3

Balangingi Tribe or Samal

Question 4

• Built from bamboo, wood, and the nipa palm and could carry more than 100 sailors.
• This single-sailed ship was 25 meters long and six meters across and housed a powder magazine and cannon at the bow.
• With 30 to 60 oars on each side, the _________ was faster than any other seagoing vessel of its time

Answer 4

GARAY

Question 5

Small boats designed for coastal raids

Answer 5

Salisipan

Question 6

• Sword with a mystical side

Answer 6

Kalis

Question 7

• One the Tausug warriors use to cut off an M-14, a carbine
• A single-edged leaf-shaped blade made of thick tempered steel
• This approximately one-meter long weapon was used in close
  hand-to- hand battle to cut Spanish firearms down to size.

Answer 7

BARONG

Question 8

• Weapon of warfare and ceremony
• Measuring up to 1.2 meters in length, was not only carried by
  slave raiders into battle but also by nobles and high-ranking officials of
  the southern sultanates
• Double-edged and with either a smooth or wavy blade

Answer 8

KRIS