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How did they cook before technology advanced?
Food was cooked on an open fire
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What is an everyday outfit for w omen in the Philipines?
Women usually wear bright colored blouses and shorts
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What does it mean if a baby holds their feet a lot?
They want a younger sibling
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What year did a drought destoy 1.9 million acres of farmland and forests?
1998
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In 1603 the Spanish did what to the Chinese?
Killed thousands of them
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What is the name for lunch time in the Philippines?
Merienda. Which is spanish for snack
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What is a formal outfit for women in the evening?
In the evening women must wear shorts and tucked in shirts
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What does it mean if I find an ant hill under my house?
Its a sign of good fortune
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What cultures had great influence on the Philipines?
China, Japan, Malaysia, and other american cultures
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What year did Spain take controll over the Filipino?
1564
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Why are most Filipino foods loaded with spices?
The cultures that influenced the Philippines introduced them to varieties of spices and herbs. It gives the food more flavor.
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What is a evening outfit for men?
Collared T-shirts worn over slacks
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What if a baby sucks his/her toes a lot?
It means their mother will become pregnant soon
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What is one of the worlds largest archipelagos?
The Republic of the Philippines
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What group of people migrated to the Philippines from Borneo, Sumatra, and Malaya?
The Negritos
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What blends create food in the Philippines?
A mixture of eastern and western cuisine
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What is formal wear for men?
Silk long sleeved tops and silk pants
400
If I put a purse on the ground what will happen?
You will not prosper
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What is the capital city of the Philippines?
Manila City
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Who were the first Europeans to come to the Philippines?
Those on the Spanish expedition with Ferdinand Magellan
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Who first bartered and produced goods with the Philippines?
The Chinese, Indonesians, Arabs, Indians, and the Malay
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What is formal wear for women?
Long dresses or tops and skirts
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What will happen if i step over my baby while he/she is sleeping?
You will stunt his/her growth
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How many inhabitants does Manilla City have?
11 million inhabitants
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When was the writer Jose Rizal executed?
December of 1896