What are the influences of Arabs Japanese Indians and Chinese to the Filipinos?

Answer 1

Influences of Arabs to the Filipinos

1. Islam

2. Sultan government

3. Arabic language

4. Arabic writing system

5. Words like apo, sulat, alamat at salamat, came from the Arabic words ima, kitab and kali.

6. the use of calendar

7. "singkil" dance

Influences of Japanese to the Filipinos

1. how to raise animals such as ducks

2. to make jewelries, water /wine containers made of goatskin

3. to be brave

4. to engage in manufacturing business of soap, cooking oil, paper and matches

5. to make weapons of higher quality

Influences of Indians to the Filipinos

1. syllabication of Filipino words such as diwata, sampalataya, saksi, dusa, suka, mukha, sutla at hari.

2. barangay system of government

3. bahala na attitude

4. wearing of turban and sarong

5. use of veil and cord in weddings

6. garlands for visitors

7. throwing of rice grains

8. some superstitious beliefs like if a pregnant woman eats twin bananas , she'll give birth to twins

Chinese Influences to the Filipinos

1. Use of jars for burials of bones of the dead

2. Food-food like tofu, hopia, lomi,-bachoy, goto, siopao,-lumpia, siomai, bihon, kinchay, petchay,- toge, miswa, etc

3. Use of Filipino words borrowed from China like a chi ateko a kuyatau kua tokwabi ko bikohi kau hikawbak khiaq bakya

4. The convenience store or the sari-sari store.

5. Wearing of the"kamisa de chino", loose pants and long-sleeved shirt

6. Games and toys: tops, cards, sungka, flying kites, Mah-jong

7. Arranged marriage

8. Respect for elders

9. Wearing of white for mourning

10. Use of fireworks during celebrations

11. The Filipino words which came from Chinese are achi, ate ko, kuya, tau, kua, tokwa, biko, bikohi, kau, hikaw, bakya

Answer 2

The influences of Arabs, Japanese, Indians, and Chinese on Filipinos are seen in various aspects such as language, religion, cuisine, art, and architecture. Arabs introduced Islam and Arabic words to the Filipino language. Japanese influences can be observed in Filipino Martial Arts, technology, and pop culture. Indians brought Hindu cultural elements, particularly in dance, music, and cuisine. Chinese influences are evident in Filipino cuisine, beliefs, values, and traditions, such as the use of noodles and the observance of Chinese New Year.