Historical Antecedents in the Philippines Pre-colonial and Colonial Era

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts from the historical antecedents of the Philippines before and during the colonial period.

Animism

The belief that various objects, places, and creatures possess distinctive spiritual qualities.

Diwata

Spirits believed by early Filipinos to accompany them in their daily lives.

Barangay

A self-sufficient, autonomous community present in the Philippines before Spanish colonization.

Subsistence Economy

An economic system where goods are produced for personal use rather than profit.

Baybayin

The early Filipino script used for writing messages and letters.

Iron Age

Period from the second or third century B.C. to the tenth century A.D. when iron tools were produced.

Caracoa

A refined warship used by early Filipinos for inter-island trade and raids.

Galleon Trade

A trade system between Manila and Acapulco that lasted from 1565 to 1813.

Cabeza de Barangay

The leader or chief of a barangay during the Spanish regime.

Manila School of Agriculture

Established in 1887 to provide education for skilled farmers and promote agricultural development.

Philippine Normal School (PNS)

Established by Americans to train Filipino teachers, now known as the Philippine Normal University (PNU).

National Research Council of the Philippine Islands (NRCP)

An organization established to promote scientific research development in the Philippines.

K-12 program

Aimed at providing sufficient time for mastery of concepts and skills for students in the Philippines.

Balik Scientist Program

Contracts for Filipino scientists or those of Filipino descent to return to the Philippines and contribute their expertise.