Geography and History of the Philippines
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Flashcards covering key geographical and historical information about the Philippines.
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Archipelago
A group of islands.
Luzon
The largest island in the Philippines.
Mindanao
The second largest island in the Philippines.
Mount Apo
The highest mountain in the Philippines.
Sierra Madre
The longest continuous mountain range in the Philippines.
Cagayan River
The longest river in Luzon.
Barangay
The basic political unit in precolonial Philippines.
Datu
The title of the barangay leader.
Polo y servicio
Forced labor system imposed on Filipino males aged 16 to 60.
Galleon Trade
The trade that connected Manila and Mexico.
Bahay Kubo
Common house built by early Filipinos, made from native materials.
Noli Me Tangere
A novel written by Jose Rizal.
Biak na Bato Republic
A republic established in Bulacan in 1897.
Treaty of Paris 1898
The treaty that transferred the Philippines from Spain to the United States.
Commonwealth
A political entity comprising the Philippines established in 1935.
People Power Revolution
The event in 1986 that removed Marcos from power.
