Topic II: The Laguna Copperplate Inscription Flashcards
True or false: Laguna Copperplate Inscription is the oldest written document found within the Philippine islands.
True
Where in Baybay was the Laguna Copperplate Inscription found?
Lumban
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?
900 CE
The contents of the Laguna Copperplate Inscription can be best described as a
A collection of laws
What writing system was used in the Laguna Copperplate Inscription?
Early Kawi
The language used in the Laguna Copperplate Inscription showed the influence of which country?
India
The contents of the LCI was translated by a Dutch anthropologist named
Antoon Postma
The LCI referred to the acquittal of a figure referred to as the Honourable _______ from all debts.
Namwaran
The pardon bestowed upon the figure in the previous item was awarded by
The Commander-in-Chef of Tundun
What is the importance of the LCI?
is evidence that the Philippine archipelago was connected in many ways to neighboring counties in Asia
Before the discovery of the Laguna Copperplate Inscription, the history of the Philippines was considered to start at the year _____________.
1521, when Pigafetta wrote his record of Magellan’s voyage
As to its contents, the Laguna Copperplate Inscription can be best described as ______________.
a legal document
The language of the Laguna Copperplate Inscription is Old Malay and Old Javanese. Old Javanese originated from
__________________.
Indonesia
Aside from Old Javanese, there are also words in Sanskrit. Sanskrit originated from _____________.
India
The Laguna Copperplate Inscription was found near the mouth of the town of __________ near Laguna de Bay
Lumban
The writing system on the Laguna Copperplate Inscription was identified as Early Kawi Script, which originated
from the country of _________________.
Indonesia
The LCI was first deciphered by a Dutch anthropologist by the name of _________________.
Antoon Postma
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:
the Chief and Commander of Tundun
Currently, the Laguna Copperplate Inscription is on display at ________________.
The National Museum of Anthropology
It shows that our archipelago was already well-connected with the neighboring countries and that we already had civilization.
the primary significance of the Laguna Copperplate Inscription
