Introduction to Philippine Culture Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering topics in Philippine geography, culture, literature, arts, traditional clothing, and historical tourism facts based on lecture notes.

Perlas ng Silangan

A traditional title meaning 'Pearl of the Orient,' used to describe the Philippines.

Manila

The capital city of the Philippines, located within the National Capital Region.

Quezon City

The most-populous city in the Philippines, located within the National Capital Region.

Luzon

The largest island in the Philippines.

Mindanao

The second largest island in the Philippines, located in the southeast.

Philip II

The 16th Century ruler of Spain after whom the Philippines takes its name and who discovered the Philippines.

Martial Law (1972–1986)

A 14-year period lasting from September 23, 1972 to February 25, 1986 that changed the Philippine form of government under Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

Aeta

An indigenous group in the Philippines whose culture is centered around nature.

Lucio San Pedro

A teacher, composer, and 1991 National Artist for Music who composed 'Sa Ugoy ng Duyan'.

Antonio Buenaventura

A renowned patriotic music composer named National Artist in 1998 who composed 'Pandanggo sa ilaw'.

OPM

Original Pinoy Music, a style of Philippine music targeted to the youth.

Jose de la Cruz

The author of the literary work 'Ibong Adarna'.

Francisco Balagtas

The author of the literary work 'Florante at Laura'.

Jose Rizal

The author of the literary works 'Noli me Tangere' and 'El Filibusterismo'.

Sanga-Sanga Cave

An archaeological site associated with early pottery.

Pintados

Meaning 'Painted People,' a term used by Portuguese explorers to describe tattooed Filipino warriors.

Damian Domingo

Known as the 'Father of Philippine Painting,' creator of the first Filipino self-portrait on canvas.

Juan Luna

A Filipino painter, sculptor, and activist famous for painting the 'Spoliarium' in 1884.

Fernando Amorsolo

The first Filipino Artist, known as the 'Grand Old Man of Philippines,' who depicted nature, culture, and rural life using vibrant colors.

Elito Circa

An internationally recognized artist known as 'Amang Pintor' who paints using his own blood and hair.

Maria Clara

A traditional dress worn by Filipino women.

Barong Tagalog

Also known as Baro, a traditional dress normally worn by men during special occasions and notably worn by President Ramon Magsaysay.

Terno

A modern version of the Filipiniana dress, worn by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo in 2008.

Mesapotamia

A historical land between rivers located in Iraq, where ancient people evolved and traveled for food and survival.

Penablanca Cave

A cave in Cagayan Valley where Dr. Armand Mijares and Dr. Phil Piper discovered 67,000-year-old human fossils.

Love the Philippines

The official tourism slogan of the Philippines introduced for 2023 2024.