The former upper class of Ancient CHamoru society
What is the Chamorri (Matao)?
Considered the most ruthless & brutal of the Spanish military commanders assigned to Guam
Who is Jose de Quiroga?
means "little governor"
What is Gobernadorcillo?
a person of mixed parentage
What is a Mestizo?
Mother's Lineage
What is matrilineal?
means "high people"
What is the Mannakhilo?
This Spanish Governor took active steps to improve the economic condition of Guam
Who is Mariano Tobias?
the customs of the CHamorus,” a period in which the Chamoru people turned inward & drew on their inner strengths to set into motion an unique process of cultural survival & revival
What is Kostumbren CHamoru?
the English translation for Los limpios de sangro
What is pure-bloods?
The name of the only ship of Magellan's voyage to return to Spain
What is the Victoria?
They were essentially CHamoru leaders who had converted to Christianity and given civic duties & placed in positions within Spanish government
Who are the Principalia?
This governor was assassinated by a sentry on August 2, 1884
Who is Angel de Pazos?
a mongrel group of people who were neither CHamoru or non-CHamoru
Who are Mestizos?
a term used to refer to Spaniards born in the Philippines or to Spanish-CHamoru mestizos born on Guam
What is Insulares?
the word for a Family of Familias
What is a clan?
CHamoru word for small ranches
What are lanchos?
The last Spanish governor of the Marianas
Who is Juan Marina?
This group enact all the laws regarding taxation, administration, & policing of the colonies
Who are the Council of the Indies?
a traditional CHamoru dress for women
What is Traje de Mestisa?
means “to nurture”
What is poksai?
The person who wrote the Mannakhilo & Mannakpapa article
Who is Dominica Tolentino?
This Spanish Governor conducted efforts to improve the island's economy by collection of duties, fees, and exportable products
Who is Francisco Ramon de Villalobos?
The colony’s share of government money meant to pay government workers, soldiers, & fund public work projects
What is the Situado?
means female CHamoru and Filipino
What is Mestisan CHamoru yan Tagalu?
The CHamoru word for "the people from the North"
What is gilago?