Historical Filipino Government
Filipino Lifestyle
Filipino Superstitions
Filipino Mythology
Riddle (Bugtongs)
100

What is the term that refers to the smallest political unit in pre-colonial Philippines? 

Barangay

100

What was the main economic activity of pre-colonial Filipinos?

Agriculture / Farming

100

What happens if you sweep at night?

It sweeps away good luck
100

What is the name of the half-woman, half-fish creature in Philippine folklore known for its beautiful voice and enchanting songs?

Sirena


100
Ako ay may kaibigan, lagi akong sinusundan.

Anino

200

What were the local leaders of barangays called in pre-colonial Philippines?

Datu

200

What is another name for purple yams native to the Philippines

UBE

200

This was the term used for soul or spirit in pre-colonial Philippines

Kaluluwa

200

This small creature curses people when they have been stepped on and the only way to uncurse yourself is to say "Tabi-Tabi Po"

Duwende / Nuno

200

Isang prinsesa, punong-puno ng mata

Pineapple (Pinya)

300

Which group of people were considered the lowest social class in pre-colonial Philippine society?

Alipin

300

What were the traditional houses called that were built on stilts by the early Filipinos?

Bahay-kubo

300

What is the name of the protective amulets or charms believed to ward off evil spirits in pre-colonial Filipino religion?

Anting-anting / agimat

300

What is the name of the mythical creature in Philippine folklore known as a giant, hairy man who lives in trees and protects the forests? (Bigfoot of the Philippines)

Kapre

300
Dalawang batong itim, malayo ang nararating
Mata
400

What is the term used for the social class of warriors in pre-colonial Philippines?

Maharlika

400

Which early form of writing was used by Filipinos before Spanish colonization?

Baybayin

400

It is a practice done after visiting the dead to refrain the spirits from following you home

Pagpag

400

What is the name of the mythical bird believed to cause solar eclipses by swallowing the sun in Filipino mythology?

Bakunawa

400

Maliit na bahay, punong puno ng patay

Matchbox

500

What is the term used for the communal labour system practised in a barangay from the pre-colonial Philippines up until today?

Bayanihan

500

This is the Filipino term for a communal meal where food is laid out on banana leaves and eaten with hands.

Boodle Fight

500

What is a type of magic potion to attract someone or have someone fall in love with you?

Gayuma

500

What mountain in the Philippines is famous for having a fairy (diwata) for granting wishes to anyone inhabiting it?

Mount Makiling

500

Nang hatakin ko ang baging, nagkagulo ang mga matsing.

Kampana (bell)