History and Filipino Society Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering pre-colonial Filipino social structures, cultural groups, and traditional tools as described in the lecture notes.

Badjao

Also known as Sama Badjao or Sama Dilaut, a group residing in Tawi-tawi.

Mag-paay-banaw

A celebration of growth that reflects respect for ancestors.

Moro

A term used for inhabitants of eastern africa associated with the Islamic faith.

Sultanato

Known as the guardian of the Islamic faith.

Pangangaya

Frequent raids conducted on the coasts of Visayas, Luzon, and Mindanao.

Barangay

A type of watercraft (sasakyang pantubig).

William Henry Scott

The author of "barangay / 16th century Filipino culture".

Datu

The leader of a community.

Timawa

One of the three types of people according to Fr. Juan de Plascena'a, referring to free citizens.

Oripun

The term used for a slave.

Maginoo

The leader of the community or barangay in Tagalog society.

Maharlika

The class representing free individuals in Tagalog society.

Alipin Namamahay

A type of slave in Tagalog society who lives in their own house.

Alipin Saguiguilid

A type of slave in Tagalog society who lives within the master's house.

Ballong

A tool used for hunting small animals.

Balatik

A deadly arrow or pana used in hunting.

Ilaya

The upper part of a river or body of water.

Ilawod

The lower part of a river or area near the water.