Social Studies and Philippine History Reviewer

Vocabulary flashcards covering topics from anthropology, Philippine history, traditional medicine, social structures, and relevant Philippine laws.

Principalia

A social class during the Spanish period comprised of former datus who were recognized by the Spaniards and included in the upper class of society to assist in governance.

Republic Act No. 9003

The Ecological Solid Waste Management Act that requires waste segregation at home, composting of biodegradable waste, and bringing recyclables to a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF).

Bayabas (Guava)

A medicinal plant recognized by the Department of Health (DOH) that can be used as a temporary cleanser for wounds.

Adaptive Culture

A characteristic of culture demonstrated when a community wears thick clothing to adapt to a cold climate.

Pansit-pansitan (Ulasimang Bato)

A medicinal plant commonly used to treat rheumatism and joint pain.

Noble Savage View

A cultural perspective that takes pride in one's own culture as being more pure and authentic.

Tawas

A traditional diagnostic ritual that uses candles, eggs, paper, or water to determine the cause of an illness.

Folkways vs. Mores

Folkways are simple everyday customs, whereas mores are strict norms attached to morality.

Republic Act No. 7160

The Local Government Code, which aims to grant autonomy to Local Government Units (LGUs).

Ling-ling-o

Traditional ear ornaments made of jade, stone, shell, and clay discovered in Luzon and Palawan.

Paleolithic Period

An era where inhabitants moved frequently and used rough stone tools and bones of large animals found in caves.

Allocentric View

A social orientation where an individual prioritizes the welfare of others over themselves.

Republic Act No. 8371

The Indigenous Peoples' Rights Act, which protects the rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Traditional Medicine

According to the WHO, its primary purpose is to maintain good health through providing remedies and treatments.

Suburban Community

A residential community located in the transitional area between a city (urban) and a province (rural).

Edward Burnett Tylor

The scholar recognized as the Father of Anthropology.

Manghihilot

A traditional healer who uses massage and oils to treat bodily ailments.

Igorot Tradition Preservation

The sustained culture of the Igorot people due primarily to the difficult accessibility of their mountainous region.

Royal Audiencia

The highest court and investigative body in Spanish colonial Philippines that handled complaints regarding abuses by the Governor-General.

Cultural Relativity

The perspective that all cultures are equal in value and should be understood within their own contexts.

Maginoo / Datu

The highest social class in ancient Tagalog and Bisayan societies.

Lagundi

A herbal medicine recognized for treating coughs and asthma.

Polychronic Lifestyle

A behavioral trait characterized by engaging in multiple tasks simultaneously.

Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act (TAMA) of 1997

A law in the Philippines that legally recognizes and integrates traditional and alternative healthcare practices.

Aliping Namamahay

An ancient class of servants who lived in their own houses and could own personal property.

Holistic View of Health

A health perspective viewing illness as rooted in an individual's relationship with nature, society, and the spiritual realm.

Gobernadorcillo

The local official who served as the head of a town (bayan) during Spanish rule.

Pausok / Suob

A traditional herbal fumigation ritual using lemongrass and guava leaves to alleviate binat (relapse) and warm the body of a mother after childbirth.

Communitas

A term referring to a shared life or living together in a tight-knit community.

Pulang Putong

A red headcloth worn by ancient Tagalog warriors as their primary symbol of identity.

Jose Basco y Vargas

The Spanish Governor-General who established the Tobacco Monopoly in the Philippines.

Babaylan

A female spiritual leader, priestess, and healer in ancient Philippine society.

Kartilya ni Emilio Jacinto

A primary historical document used to study the principles and values of the Katipunan.

Binukot

A term meaning hidden or kept, referring to women secluded in households to preserve cultural traditions.

Collectivist View

A social mindset that prioritizes the needs and interests of the group above individual desires.

Bodong

A traditional peace pact system established between the Kalinga and Bontoc indigenous peoples.

Macli-ing Dulag

A Kalinga chieftain who was assassinated for leading the opposition against the Chico Dam Project.

Chico Dam Project Opposition

The indigenous resistance movement against dam construction along the Chico River due to the threat of losing ancestral lands and culture.

Zeus Salazar

A prominent Filipino historian who defined history as something that must have meaning or value (may saysay).