Subanon Flashcards

1
Q

What is the alternate spelling for the Subanun people?

A

Subaru, Subano, Suban

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2
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Where are the Subanun people primarily located?

A

Mindanao, Philippines

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3
Q

What language do the Subanun people speak?

A

Subanun language

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4
Q

True or False: The Subanun people are known for their skill in weaving and pottery making.

A

True

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5
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What religion do most Subanun people practice?

A

Islam

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6
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What is the traditional Subanun social structure based on?

A

Kinship ties

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7
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What type of agriculture do the Subanun people primarily engage in?

A

Swidden agriculture

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8
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What is the main staple food of the Subanun diet?

A

Rice

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9
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What is the traditional clothing of the Subanun people made from?

A

Abaca fiber

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10
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What is the traditional musical instrument of the Subanun people?

A

Kulintang

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11
Q

What is the meaning of the term ‘Subanun’?

A

River people

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12
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What is the main source of livelihood for the Subanun people?

A

Farming

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13
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Which colonial power had an influence on the Subanun people?

A

Spanish

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14
Q

What is the significance of the river in Subanun culture?

A

It is considered sacred

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15
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What are the traditional houses of the Subanun people made from?

A

Bamboo and Nipa palm

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16
Q

What is the traditional leadership structure among the Subanun people?

A

Datu system

17
Q

What is the traditional form of marriage among the Subanun people?

A

Arranged marriage

18
Q

What is the main mode of transportation in Subanun communities?

A

Boats

19
Q

What is the main source of income for Subanun women?

A

Weaving

20
Q

What is the traditional dance of the Subanun people called?

A

Kagulay

21
Q

What is the importance of oral tradition in Subanun culture?

A

Preserving history and customs

22
Q

What is the traditional way of settling disputes among the Subanun people?

A

Through mediation by elders

23
Q

What is the main material used in Subanun pottery?

A

Clay

24
Q

What is the traditional way of passing down knowledge among the Subanun people?

A

Through storytelling

25
Q

When was Basilan made into an independent province, and by which decree?

A

On December 27, 1973, by Presidential Decree No. 356

26
Q

Which cultural group is the largest in Basilan?

A

Yakan

27
Q

Who referred to the Subanun as the “fourth nation” of Mindanao in 1667?

A

Father Francisco Combes

28
Q

Who referred to the Subanun as the “fourth nation” of Mindanao in 1667?

A

Father Francisco Combes

29
Q

What does the word “Suba” mean in the context of the Subanun name?

A

River

30
Q

In which provinces are the Subanun people predominantly found?

A

Zamboanga del Norte and del Sur

31
Q

What is the physical appearance typical of the Subanun people?

A

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.

32
Q

What is the physical appearance typical of the Subanun people?

A

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.

33
Q

What is the term used for Subanun people who have embraced Islam?

A

Kalibugan

34
Q

What name did the Spaniards use to refer to Basilan?

A

Taguima

35
Q

What name did the Spaniards use to refer to Basilan?

A

Taguima

36
Q

What is the mother tongue of the province?

A

Yakan