Rph third lesson

Who was Juan de Plasencia and where was he born?

Juan de Plasencia was born to the Portocarrero family in Plasensia, Extremadura, Spain in the early 16th century.

What was the purpose of Juan de Plasencia's work, Relacion de las Costumbres?

To end injustices committed against natives by certain government officials.

When did Fray Juan de Plasencia arrive in the Philippines?

He arrived on July 2, 1578.

Define Datu.

A Datu is a chieftain, captain of wars, who governs and is revered by his people.

What is the social class structure mentioned in the notes?

1. Chieftain (Datu), 2. Nobles (Maharlika), 3. Commoners (Aliping Namamahay), 4. Slaves (Aliping Saguiguilir).

Describe a Noble (Maharlika) in the society discussed.

Nobles are free-born individuals who do not pay taxes.

How are slaves defined in this context?

Slaves serve their master in homes and cultivated lands and can be sold.

What materials were used to construct houses?

Houses were made of wood, bamboo, and nipa palm.

What is the significance of the headgear called Putong?

It symbolizes the number of persons the wearer has killed.

What is the role of a barangay in the government structure?

A barangay is the unit of government ruled by a chieftain and consists of 30 to 100 families.

How does inheritance work for the position of a barangay chieftain?

The 1st son inherits; if the 1st son dies, the 2nd son succeeds; if no males, the eldest daughter becomes chieftain.

What are the reasons a person can become a slave?

1. Captivity in war, 2. Debt, 3. Inheritance, 4. Purchase, 5. Committing a crime.

What are some grounds for divorce in the discussed culture?

1. Adultery, 2. Abandonment by the husband, 3. Cruelty, 4. Insanity.

List some of the gods worshiped by the society mentioned.

Bathala (supreme being), Idayanale (god of agriculture), Sidarapa (god of death), Agni (god of fire), and others.

What is the major writing system used in this society?

The writing system consisted of 3 vowels and 14 consonants called Baybayin.

What were the major languages spoken according to the notes?

Tagalog, Ilocano, Pangasinan, Pampangan, Sugbuhanon, Hiligaynon, Magindanaw, and Samarnon.

What tools were used for writing in this society?

They used tree sap as ink and pointed sticks as pencils, writing on large plant leaves, bark, or bamboo tubes.

(Upper)a jacket with short sleeves called

Kanggan

(lower) cloth of men

Bahag

A decorative object or detail that adds quality or distinction to a person, place or things

Ornaments

called Maginoo/Matanda(maraming alam/matandain/matalino)?

Adviser

Slaves can be emancipated through:

(1) by forgiveness

(2) by paying debt

(3) by condonation

(4) by bravery

muslim court

Shariya court

Prior to marriage the man requires to gives a dowry:

(1) bigay kaya (piece of land or gold)

(2) panghihimuyat (a gift for the brides parents)

(3) bigay suso (for brides wet nurse)

Whats called when giving piece of land or gold to your tribe as a marriage gift?

bigay kaya

Men in the Philippines are?

Monogamous called wives Asawa

a gift for the brides parents?

panghihimuyat

courtship begins when?

Paninilbihan

for brides wet nurse when marriage?

Bigay suso

Author of custom tagalog ?

Juan de plasencia

Juan de plasencia 5 kind of his made

1. Augustitian

2. Frariciscan

3. Jesuit

4. Dominican

5. Relicoleks

supreme being?

Bathala

god of death?

Sidarapa

god of agriculture?

Idayanale

god of fire ?

Agni

god of rainbow?

balangaw

God of war?

mandarangan

god of harvest

Lalahon

Spirit of the tree and animals?

pagano-Anito

God of hell?

siginarugan