Topic II: The Laguna Copperplate Inscription

Question 1

True or false: Laguna Copperplate Inscription is the oldest written document found within the Philippine islands.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Where in Baybay was the Laguna Copperplate Inscription found?

Answer 2

Lumban

Question 3

According to its contents, the Laguna Copperplate Inscription was written in the Saka year 822. What year does this translate to in the Gregorian calendar?

Answer 3

900 CE

Question 4

The contents of the Laguna Copperplate Inscription can be best described as a

Answer 4

A collection of laws

Question 5

What writing system was used in the Laguna Copperplate Inscription?

Answer 5

Early Kawi

Question 6

The language used in the Laguna Copperplate Inscription showed the influence of which country?

Answer 6

India

Question 7

The contents of the LCI was translated by a Dutch anthropologist named

Answer 7

Antoon Postma

Question 8

The LCI referred to the acquittal of a figure referred to as the Honourable _______ from all debts.

Answer 8

Namwaran

Question 9

The pardon bestowed upon the figure in the previous item was awarded by

Answer 9

The Commander-in-Chef of Tundun

Question 10

What is the importance of the LCI?

Answer 10

is evidence that the Philippine archipelago was connected in many ways to neighboring counties in Asia

Question 11

Before the discovery of the Laguna Copperplate Inscription, the history of the Philippines was considered to start at the year _____________.

Answer 11

1521, when Pigafetta wrote his record of Magellan’s voyage

Question 12

As to its contents, the Laguna Copperplate Inscription can be best described as ______________.

Answer 12

a legal document

Question 13

The language of the Laguna Copperplate Inscription is Old Malay and Old Javanese. Old Javanese originated from
__________________.

Answer 13

Indonesia

Question 14

Aside from Old Javanese, there are also words in Sanskrit. Sanskrit originated from _____________.

Answer 14

India

Question 15

The Laguna Copperplate Inscription was found near the mouth of the town of __________ near Laguna de Bay

Answer 15

Lumban

Question 16

The writing system on the Laguna Copperplate Inscription was identified as Early Kawi Script, which originated
from the country of _________________.

Answer 16

Indonesia

Question 17

The LCI was first deciphered by a Dutch anthropologist by the name of _________________.

Answer 17

Antoon Postma

Question 18

According to the LCI, the honorable Namwran owed salary-related debt to the Chief of Dewata. The document of full acquittal, however, was given by:

Answer 18

the Chief and Commander of Tundun

Question 19

Currently, the Laguna Copperplate Inscription is on display at ________________.

Answer 19

The National Museum of Anthropology

Question 20

It shows that our archipelago was already well-connected with the neighboring countries and that we already had civilization.

Answer 20

the primary significance of the Laguna Copperplate Inscription