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PRE-HISPANIC CEBU

Cebu was called Zebu, Sugbo and Zubu before the Spaniards came in 1521. It was a fishing village and a trading post with people from as far as Siam, China, Arabia and Malay islands coming to trade. People's houses were made of cut timber and had nipa shingles as roof.

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How would you describe pre Hispanic Aklan?

PRE-HISPANIC AKLANBefore the Spanish colonizers came, the people of Aklan were already engaged in trade not only with other islands in the Visayas or the Philippines, but also with other Asian countries. Archaeological findings show that Aklan's trade with Asian neighbors dates as far back as the 10th to the 15th centuries. Its ship-building industry facilitated trade. Textiles woven out of various plant fibers were among the products traded.


What term is used to describe pre-columbian?

It's a term to describe the America's before they were discovered by Columbus in 1492


What does pre- columbian is a term used to describe what?

"Pre-Columbian" is a term used to describe the time period in the Americas before the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492. It refers to the civilizations and cultures that existed in the Americas prior to European contact.


Villahermosa is where one can view giant stone heads built by which pre-hispanic civilization?

The giant stone heads in Villahermosa, Mexico were built by the Olmec civilization. These colossal stone sculptures are known for their distinctive features and are considered among the most iconic artifacts of the Olmec culture.


What museum has the largest collection of gold artifacts in the world?

The Gold Museum (Museo del Oro) in Bogotá, Colombia has the largest collection of gold artifacts in the world, with over 55,000 pieces of gold and other materials from pre-Hispanic indigenous cultures.

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What is pre Hispanic?

In Philippine history, the pre-Hispanic period refers to the period before the arrival of the Spaniards. This is approximately before the 16th century.


What does pre-hispanic mean?

A period of time before people of Spain invaded a country (e.g. Pre - Hispanic Mexico - before Spaniards arrived in Mexico.


Explanation of phenomena experienced by pre-hispanic era such as volcanic eruptions and earthquakes?

The phenomena would be the same historically as it is today


How would you describe pre-columbian societies in the new world?

i wouldn't


Is pre hispanic culture civilized?

Sugboanons have a developed culture before the Spanish colonizers arrived. The colonizers took notice of it when they landed at the port of Cebu. Cebu is the center of trade in the Philippine Islands. The Sugboanon language even influenced the rest of the Visayas. It should be noted that the King of Sugbo comes from Mindanao (see materials at Mindanao State University). Mindanao was the doorway to the Islands. The King of Cebu, Gumotan Humabon Gabon, wasn't a Muslim as the Muslim researcher noted in her documents. He was an animist.


What is the Difference of pre-hispanic Barangay and contemporary barangay?

a lot of things


What is history of printmaking in the Philippines during pre-hispanic?

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What is the society of the Philippines cebu before the Spaniards came?

My history professor said, that Cebu was already a progressive kingdom in its pre-hispanic time. They were already said to be trading with Chinese and Arabs at that time. Historians also believed that the itinerary of Magellan lead him next to Cebu because after the first mass in Limasawa island, the Datu there said to go to Cebu for it was a rich kingdom, to get some supplies.


How did the pre hispanic Filipinos mingled with their Asian neighbors?

Pre-Hispanic Filipinos mingled with their Asian neighbors during the Spanish colonization. As the Spanish settled in the country, they blended in with the Filipino community while still practicing their deep Spanish roots.


What civilization is considered the mother-culture of pre-Hispanic Mexico?

The Olmec as well as Teotihuacans are considered as such.


How did Philippine music evolve starting with pre-hispanic to the modern times?

yeah it been a while


Who are the Pre-hispanic Filipino?

The pre-Hispanic Filipinos were the indigenous peoples who populated the Philippines before the arrival of Spanish colonizers in the 16th century. They had diverse cultures, languages, and traditions, with various groups such as the Aeta, Igorot, and Visayan people inhabiting the islands. These communities had complex societies, engaged in agriculture, trade, and had their own belief systems.