Introduction to Philippine History and Geography

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115,830 square miles
Total area of the Philippines.
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22,549 miles
Total coastline length of the Philippines.
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83% Catholics
Majority religious affiliation in the Philippines.
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Active Volcanoes
21 out of 221 volcanoes in the Philippines are active.
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Alipin
Slave class in early Philippine social structure.
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Balangay
Early form of government composed of 30-100 families.
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Cultural Values
Traits include hospitality, close family ties, and respect.
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Customary Laws
Laws based on traditions and cultural practices.
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Datu
Chief or leader in early Philippine societies.
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Economic Activities
Hunting, fishing, farming, and barter were common.
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Elongated Archipelago
Shape description of the Philippine islands.
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Felipinas
Name given by Ruy Lopez de Villalobos in honor of King Philip II.
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Geographic Coordinates
Philippines located at 13°N, 122°E.
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Historia
Greek term meaning investigation or recorded knowledge.
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History
Study of past human events and developments.
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Indigenous Tribes
Early inhabitants included Indonesians, Malays, and Chinese.
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Ma-yi
Early Chinese name for the Philippines, meaning Land of gold.
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Maharlika
Noble class in early Philippine social structure.
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Major Mountain Ranges
Includes Cordillera and Caraballo ranges.
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Mount Apo
Highest point in the Philippines at 9,691 feet.
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Negritos
One of the early tribes in the Philippines.
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Pearl of the Orient Seas
Nickname for the Philippines, popularized by writers.
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Philippine Languages
Two official languages: English and Filipino.
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Philippine Sea
Lowest point in the Philippines' topography.
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Philippines
Archipelago of over 7,000 islands in Southeast Asia.
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Ring of Fire
Pacific region with high volcanic activity, includes Philippines.
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Southeastern Asia
Region where the Philippines is geographically located.
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Sunda Land Theory
Theory suggesting Philippines was part of mainland Asia.
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Timawa
Freeman class in early Philippine social structure.
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Trial by Ordeal
Ancient practice to determine guilt through physical tests.
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Umalohokan
Public announcer who disseminated new laws.
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Written Laws
Formal laws like the Code of Kalantiao.