Weather and Climate
It is the degree of hotness or coldness measured using thermometers
A. Temperature
B. Humidity
C. Precipitation
D. None of the above
A. Temperature
Which theory involves the Philippines being part of a large island that broke apart?
A. Plate Tectonic Theory
B. Volcanic Theory
C. Continental Drift Theory
D. Erosion Theory
C. Continental Drift Theory
Where was Callao Man discovered?
A. In a cave
B. In a river
C. In a forest
D. In a city
A. In a cave
Who was in charge of a barangay?
A. A datu
B. A president
C. A king
D. A governor
A. A datu
How did ancient Filipinos cook their food?
A) Using ovens
B) Using clay pots over open fires
C) Using microwaves
D) Using electric stoves
B) Using clay pots over open fires
It is the climate in Antarctica and other places where the ground is covered in ice all year round.
A. Tropical
B. Winter
C. Permafrost
D. Fall
C. Permafrost
What role did volcanic activity play in forming the Philippine Archipelago?
A. It created large land bridges
B. It caused islands to rise from the sea
C. It connected the islands
D. It melted the ice around the Philippines
B. It caused islands to rise from the sea
Which technology significantly aided Austronesian sea voyages?
A. Compass
B. Outrigger canoes
C. Steamships
D. Submarines
B. Outrigger canoes
How could a person move up in social class?
A. By wealth
B. By marriage
C. By service or achievements
D. By education
B. By marriage
What natural resource was crucial for making tools and weapons in ancient times?
A. Stone
B. Gold
C. Oil
D. Coal
A. Stone
What is the other term for Southwest Monsoon?
A. Amihan
B. Rainstorm
C. Habagat
D. Strongwinds
C. Habagat
According to the Asiatic Theory, how did the early people arrive in the Philippines?
a) By crossing the land bridges that once
connected the Philippines to Asia
b) By traveling on ships from distant continents
c) By migrating through the Pacific Islands
d) By floating on rafts from South America
a) By crossing the land bridges that once connected the Philippines to Asia
How was the datu chosen?
A. By election
B. By appointment from a foreign ruler
C. By inheritance or selection by the community
D. By a random draw
C. By inheritance or selection by the community
What is a “balangay”
A. A tool for farming
B. A traditional dance
C. A type of clothing
D. A boat used by ancient filipinos
D. A boat used by ancient filipinos
How did ancient Filipinos navigate the seas?
A. GPS
B. Stars and landmarks
C. Maps
D. Compasses
B. Stars and landmarks
Which factor has the greatest influence on the climate of the Philippines?
a) Its location near the equator
b) Its proximity to deserts
c) Its large number of mountains
d) Its distance from the ocean
a) Its location near the equator
What does the Land Bridge Theory propose about the formation of the Philippine Archipelago?
a) The Philippines was formed by volcanic eruptions
b) The Philippines was once connected to mainland Asia by land bridges that submerged over time
c) The Philippines was created by tectonic plate movements
d) The Philippines formed from underwater volcanic activity along the ocean floor
b) The Philippines was once connected to mainland Asia by land bridges that submerged over time
Approximately how many people could a typical balangay, the ancient Filipino boat, carry?
A. 1-25 people
B. 30-100 people
C. 120 - 200 people
D. Over 500 people
B. 30-100 people
In ancient barangays, which system was used to help resolve disputes and make important decisions?
a) Voting by secret ballot
b) Council of elders
c) Random lottery
d) Direct democracy
b) Council of elders
What significant discovery is believed to have been made during the Old Stone Age?
A. Fire
B. Wheel
C. Pottery
D. Metalwork
A. Fire
What is the term for the seasonal wind patterns that bring heavy rains to the Philippines?
a) Monsoon
b) Cyclone
c) Trade winds
d) Westerlies
a) Monsoon
According to Asia tic Theory, the structure of the Philippines was formed at the end of the _______ period.
A. Neozoic
B. Paleozoic
C. Mesozoic
D. None of the above
B. Paleozoic
According to this theory, the Malays were the last group of people to arrive in the Philippines.
A. Wave Migration Theory
B. Core Population Theory
C. Out-of-Taiwan Theory
D. Nusantao Maritime Trading and Communication Network
A. Wave Migration Theory
What was a key factor that influenced the choice of leaders in ancient barangays?
a) Wealth and land ownership
b) Education level
c) Age of the leader
d) Physical strength alone
a) Wealth and land ownership
Which of the following is an example of a technology that ancient Filipinos used in their farming practices?
a) Tractors
b) Irrigation systems
c) Computers
d) Robots
b) Irrigation systems