1Component of historical method that aims to check whether the source is real or fake.
External Criticism
2Name of the "Spice Islands" that Europeans wanted to control. In Magellan's search for new paths to this place they reached the "Philippines".
Moluccas
3These were known as birds of omen of pre-colonial Tagalogs. They bring signs to people whether the deity favored or disagrees with their actions.
Tigmamanukan
4This is the title given to a datu if he was elected in a barangay pact with other barangays.
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5He is known in world history as the first man to circumnavigate the earth.
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6They are the majority members of the community in pre-colonial Visayas, they helped the datu in promoting the welfare of the society.
Timawa
7The name given by Magellan to the archipelago when he arrived to the country. It was in honor to a saint whose feast is celebrated when they arrived.
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8They served as the spiritual leaders/advisers of the chieftain during pre-colonial Philippines. They also serve as the priests/priestesses during rituals.
Babaylan | Katalonan/Catalonan