Relationship between Geography and Culture

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers the relationship between Philippine geography and culture, including the distinctions between highland (Ilaya) and coastal (Ilawod) communities.

Geography

The physical features and natural resources of a location that shape the culture and identity of a community.

Culture

The way of life shaped by geography and natural resources, encompassing language, beliefs, traditions, art, and customs.

Identity

The sense of belonging and characteristics of a community formed through history, culture, nature, and external influences.

Natural Resources

The assets provided by nature, such as land and water, that influence a community's livelihood and cultural development.

Language

A critical element of local culture that is inseparable from it and essential for a country's development.

Farming

A primary livelihood in the Philippines, particularly in highland areas with vast land like Ilaya.

Fishing

A primary livelihood in the Philippines, common in coastal or Ilawod communities.

Ilaya

Highland or mountain communities where the primary livelihoods include farming, hunting, and animal husbandry.

Igorot

An indigenous group living in the Cordillera mountains known for preserving their culture and for their bravery against colonization.

Cordillera

The mountainous region where the Igorot people reside and maintain their traditional way of life.

Banaue Rice Terraces

The location where the Igorot people conduct their primary livelihood of farming.

Cañao

A traditional ritual and celebration performed by the Igorot people to value nature and spirits.

Weaving

A significant livelihood and craft practiced by the Igorot people alongside farming.

Binukot

A Panay-Bukidnon tradition where a woman is isolated to preserve her beauty and learn oral traditions like epics and songs.

Panay-Bukidnon

The specific cultural group that practices the tradition of seating a person in seclusion, known as Binukot.

Epics and Songs

The oral literary forms that a Binukot must learn and maintain as part of her cultural preservation.

Modernization

The contemporary external influence causing the gradual disappearance of traditions like the Binukot.

Ilawod

Coastal or seaside communities focused on fishing, boat building, and trade.

Moro

Muslim groups in Mindanao who successfully defended their lands and whose culture is rooted in Islam.

Mindanao

The southern Philippine island group where the Moro people and their culture are primarily located.

Islam

The religion that serves as the foundation for the culture and identity of the Moro people.

Vinta

A traditional boat crafted by the Moro people, used for fishing, trading, and seafaring.

Okir

A unique artistic style and design traditional to the Moro people's culture.

Badjao

Known as 'Sea People,' they are skilled divers who live on the sea and have a culture rich in music and dance.

Sea People

The common designation for the Badjao due to their aquatic lifestyle and reliance on the ocean.

Trade

The exchange of goods that allows Ilaya and Ilawod communities to help one another and share resources.

Agricultural Products

The items provided by highland (Ilaya) communities to coastal people during trade.

Marine Resources

The products provided by coastal (Ilawod) communities to highland people during trade.

Colonization

External pressure, notably from the Spanish, that influenced the history and resistance of groups like the Igorot and Moro.

Adaptation

The process by which humans adjust their behavior and lifestyle to survive within their natural environment.