Subanon Flashcards
What is the alternate spelling for the Subanun people?
Subaru, Subano, Suban
Where are the Subanun people primarily located?
Mindanao, Philippines
What language do the Subanun people speak?
Subanun language
True or False: The Subanun people are known for their skill in weaving and pottery making.
True
What religion do most Subanun people practice?
Islam
What is the traditional Subanun social structure based on?
Kinship ties
What type of agriculture do the Subanun people primarily engage in?
Swidden agriculture
What is the main staple food of the Subanun diet?
Rice
What is the traditional clothing of the Subanun people made from?
Abaca fiber
What is the traditional musical instrument of the Subanun people?
Kulintang
What is the meaning of the term ‘Subanun’?
River people
What is the main source of livelihood for the Subanun people?
Farming
Which colonial power had an influence on the Subanun people?
Spanish
What is the significance of the river in Subanun culture?
It is considered sacred
What are the traditional houses of the Subanun people made from?
Bamboo and Nipa palm
What is the traditional leadership structure among the Subanun people?
Datu system
What is the traditional form of marriage among the Subanun people?
Arranged marriage
What is the main mode of transportation in Subanun communities?
Boats
What is the main source of income for Subanun women?
Weaving
What is the traditional dance of the Subanun people called?
Kagulay
What is the importance of oral tradition in Subanun culture?
Preserving history and customs
What is the traditional way of settling disputes among the Subanun people?
Through mediation by elders
What is the main material used in Subanun pottery?
Clay
What is the traditional way of passing down knowledge among the Subanun people?
Through storytelling
When was Basilan made into an independent province, and by which decree?
On December 27, 1973, by Presidential Decree No. 356
Which cultural group is the largest in Basilan?
Yakan
Who referred to the Subanun as the “fourth nation” of Mindanao in 1667?
Father Francisco Combes
Who referred to the Subanun as the “fourth nation” of Mindanao in 1667?
Father Francisco Combes
What does the word “Suba” mean in the context of the Subanun name?
River
In which provinces are the Subanun people predominantly found?
Zamboanga del Norte and del Sur
What is the physical appearance typical of the Subanun people?
They are typical Malays, either dark or light-complexioned, with plenty of hair on the head and forehead, sturdy bodies, and a blunt, prominent cheekbone.
What is the physical appearance typical of the Subanun people?
They are typical Malays, either dark or light-complexioned, with plenty of hair on the head and forehead, sturdy bodies, and a blunt, prominent cheekbone.
What is the term used for Subanun people who have embraced Islam?
Kalibugan
What name did the Spaniards use to refer to Basilan?
Taguima
What name did the Spaniards use to refer to Basilan?
Taguima
What is the mother tongue of the province?
Yakan
