Readings in Philippine History and Society Flashcards
Theories on the Formation of Philippines
- Land Bridge Theory
- Volcanic Origin
- Legend of Mu or Lemuria
- Legend of Manaul
- Continental Drift Theory
Theorizes that the Philippines was once part of the mainland Asia.
Land Bridge Theory
According to Land Bridge Theory, it was a land mass bridging the Asian continent to 1)__________, 2) _______ up to the 3)________.
- Indonesia
- New Guinea
- Australian Continent
Theorizes that the land bridges allowed for the migration of humans and animals from Asian mainland to the Philippine archipelago.
Land Bridge Theory
Proponent of Volcanic Origin Theory
Dr. Bailey Willis
Theorizes that Philippines came into existence after eruptions of volcanoes beneath the Pacific Ocean.
Volcanic Origin
The country is situated within this area which is prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Pacific Ring of Fire
Proponent of Legend of Mu or Lemuria Theory
James Churchward
According to the Legend of Mu both the Philippines and Indonesia were then part of a Pacific Continent called 1)___ or 2)___.
- Mu
- Lemuria
Theorizes that both the Philippines and Indonesia as part of the Pacific Continent sunk during the prehistoric period.
Legend of Mu or Lemuria
Theory influenced by the legend of the lost continent of Atlantis.
Legend of Mu or Lemuria
Theory based in Bisaya folklore whom Manaul is the king who guided destinies.
Legend of Manaul
In Bisaya folklore, what are the characteristics of Manaul?
Manaul is a cunning and resourceful bird who manipulated the gods Kaptan and Magauayan into battle.
In the Legend of Manaul, who is the god of the sky?
Kaptan
In the Legend of Manaul, who is the god of the sea?
Magauayan
According to this theory, the battle of the gods Kaptan and Magauayan leads to the creation of the land.
Legend of Manaul
What is formed after the battle of the god of sky and sea?
Panay Islands
Proponent of Continental Drift Theory
German meteorologist Alfred Wegener
According to this theory, Philippines along with other continents and landmasses were part of a single supercontinent which eventually broke apart and drifted to their current positions due to movement of tectonic plates.
Continental Drift Theory
A single supercontinent
Pangea
In Continental Drift Theory, the upper part of the world is called ______.
Laurasia
In Continental Drift Theory, the lower part of the world is called ______.
Gondwana
In Continental Drift Theory, the Modern world is composed of how many continents?
7 Continents
What are the Seven Continents in the world?
- North America
- South America
- Europe
- Africa
- Asia
- Australia
- Antarctica