Lesson 12

Corrido

A narrative poem composed of eight syllables in verse, sung in a quick manner.

Moro-Moro

A drama performed on stage depicting the battle between Christians and Muslims, in which Christians always win.

Passion Play (Cenaculo)

A drama that portrays the life, passion, and death of Jesus Christ.

Zarzuela

A Spanish lyric-dramatic genre alternating between spoken and sung scenes, usually involving a romantic story.

Spanish influence on material culture

Filipino men adopted Western clothing such as hats and jackets, while women began wearing the terno and skirts.

Spanish food and cuisine adaptation

Filipinos learned to cook dishes like menudo and became fond of leche flan and coffee.

Architecture during Spanish period

Filipinos constructed buildings using stones, bricks, and hardwoods, featuring Baroque designs.

Christianity's spread in the Philippines

The spread of Christianity led to widespread participation in church activities and sacraments.

Educational changes during Spanish colonization

Parochial schools focused on religious instruction were established, leading to the founding of universities.

Negative effects of Spanish colonization

Impacted Filipino values such as procrastination (mañana habit) and emphasis on social status.

Fiestas in Filipino culture

Celebrations that honor patron saints and reflect extravagant spending habits inherited from Spanish influence.

Spanish language adoption

Filipinos learned Spanish and incorporated many Spanish words into their language.

Noli Me Tangere

A novel by Dr. Jose Rizal that exposed Spanish abuses and is an important work in Filipino literature.

Mañana habit

A Filipino tendency to procrastinate tasks that could be done immediately.

Ningas-cogon

Eagerness shown at the start of a project but quickly lost afterward.

Role of Spanish missionaries

Spanish missionaries, such as the Augustinians, were crucial in the propagation of Christianity in the Philippines.

Fiestas as a cultural reflection

Fiestas showcase the integration of Catholicism into Filipino culture, celebrating both faith and community.

Christian names and surnames influence

Filipinos adopted Spanish Christian names and surnames, significantly shaping Filipino identity.