Before the Spaniards colonized the Philippines, the natives are quite literate and they have their own alphabet what is now known as "Baybayin" (see link). And yet when the Spaniards landed, they called the natives "Indio" meaning uncivilized. Because women don't wear top-clothings. But why would they. The Philippines being near the Equator is a very hot and humid country. And also because, the natives eats with their hands. This is still practice today. I myself eat with my hands when I'm home. How else can you commune with foods. The Filipinos revered their foods, because for us to eat, some fauna or some flora would give up their life. But today, because of refrigeration and mechanized farming, foods are no longer appreciated or revered. We take everything for granted. BTW, the name 'INDIO" is what is "INDIANS" to the North
Americans (USA).
The first alphabet used by the people from Tabuko before the Spaniards came to the Philippines is the Baybayin script. It is an ancient writing system that was widely used in various parts of the Philippines before the arrival of the Spanish colonizers.
Proto-Pilipino refers to the reconstructed ancestor language of the various languages spoken in the Philippines. Linguists use historical linguistic methods to study and infer the features of Proto-Pilipino based on the similarities and differences among modern Philippine languages. It serves as a hypothetical starting point in understanding the development of these languages over time.
Not all Spaniards are snobs. Like in any country, there may be individuals who display snobbish behavior, but it would be inaccurate to generalize an entire group of people based on individual traits. Spaniards, like people from any country, come from diverse backgrounds and have different personalities.
A citizen of the Philippines is called a Filipino.
Peninsulares: the ruling class in colonial Latin America consisting of native born Spaniards and PortugueseCreoles: people of Spanish or Portuguese descent born in Latin America
White Spaniards are considered Caucasian because they belong to the white racial category. Being Hispanic refers to people from Spanish-speaking countries, so white Spaniards can also be considered Hispanic due to their national origin in Spain.
Proto-Pilipino refers to the reconstructed ancestor language of the various languages spoken in the Philippines. Linguists use historical linguistic methods to study and infer the features of Proto-Pilipino based on the similarities and differences among modern Philippine languages. It serves as a hypothetical starting point in understanding the development of these languages over time.
People in the Philippines could actually think, speak and write before being colonized by the Spanish. In fact, the islands were called the Philippines only after the Spanish came.
Spaniards born in the Philippines are called "Filipino-Spaniards" or "Criollos".
People in the Philippines could actually think, speak and write before being colonized by the Spanish. In fact, the islands were called the Philippines only after the Spanish came.
The Spaniards introduced baking in the Philippines when they took over the country. The baking industry then started at people's home before it was later done in a commercial scale.
People in the Philippines could actually think, speak and write before being colonized by the Spanish. In fact, the islands were called the Philippines only after the Spanish came.
The Spaniards came to the Philippines via galleons and caravels (types of ships) because of mercantilism and to gain power. Spain also was obliged to follow the instructions of the Pope and convert the native people.
Tribal groups in what is now the country of the Philippines had trade with the people of China, Japan, Thailand (Siam), Borneo and neighboring Asian countries even before the arrival of the Spaniards.
Assuming this question is asking about about trading items before the arrival of the Spaniards (or Cortes):The Aztec people did not have guns before the arrival of the Spaniards. Once the Spaniards arrived, the Aztecs traded their goods (gold, food, etc.) with the Spanish people for guns and gun powder.
Yes, Philippine literature existed before the arrival of the Spaniards. Oral tradition played a significant role in preserving early literary works such as epics, myths, and legends in various Philippine regions. These oral compositions were passed down from generation to generation before being eventually transcribed into written form.
Three groups of ancient people in the PhilippinesCount the majority of the citizens of the Philippines in the Mongoloid race, but although they are closely related and "the blood" of Chinese, Jap, and from Malaysia, there is previous group of people who went and lived in ancient Philippines. Includes Tabon and came Negritos, Indonesians (ancient Indonesyano), and ancient Malay. Before the Spaniards came to the islands of the Philippines, the constant chatting, unayan the Chinese - as traders - the people of ancient Philippines. Over many centuries, there was a marriage between the ancient peoples of the archipelago and the Chinese. All of this is called the first people lived on the island, but with three distinct groups of ancient people who came to the Philippines, the Negritos, Indonesians, and Malays.
The people of Spain are called Spanish or Spaniards.