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    Philipine Culture During Pre-Hispanic Period PRE-HISPANIC CULTURE • Before the Spaniards came into the Philippines there were existing culture of the Filipinos which were not distinguished by most of the filipinos especially for the new born filipino citizens. The Filipinos lived in settlements called barangays before the colonization of the Philippines by the Spaniards. As the unit of government‚ a barangay consisted from 30 to 100 families. It was headed by a datu and was independent from

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    also wore sleeved jackets called baro and skirts called saya or patadyong. Women fancied wearing ornaments as well such as gem-studded bracelets‚ necklaces‚ earrings‚ and rings. Tattoos Tattoos played an important part in the appearance of pre-Hispanic Filipinos both for the men and women. Tattoos were considered to be the equivalent of medals‚ one had to work for and earn it. The more tattoos a person had‚ the more impressive was his or her war record. The Visayas was known to be the Islas

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    RIDDLES

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    find ways to excel in our work. Help us to work together and encourage each other to excellence. We ask that we would challenge each other to reach higher and farther to be the best we can be. We ask this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Riddles & Puzzles 1. Lighter than feather and softer than silk‚ yet the strongest man in the world cannot hold me for more than a few minutes! What am I? 2. If you throw me from the window‚ I will leave a grieving wife. Bring me back‚ but in the door‚ and

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    Exeter Riddles

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    Riddle 4 Mec gesette soð sigora waldend The culminant lord of victories‚ Christ‚ Crist to compe. Oft ic cwice bærne‚ Created me for battle. Often I burn unrimu cyn eorþan getenge‚ Countless living creatures on middle-earth‚ næte mid niþe‚ swa ic him no hrine‚ Treat them to terror though I touch them not‚ þonne mec min frea feohtan hateþ. 5 When my lord rouses me to wage war. 5 Hwilum ic monigra mod arete‚ Sometimes I lighten the minds

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    many women he could as long as he can support. Children from the first wife are the legitimate ones and are granted rights to inherit property from the father; others were considered illegitimate and cannot inherit any property. Courtships during the pre-colonial period were long. It could take weeks‚ months or even years. A man must fetch water‚ chop wood‚ and do errands to prove to the parents that he is capable of supporting his wife and family. If he is accepted‚ then the marriage will be arranged

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    The true Philippine Civilization has been dominated by colonial influences. Almost all the traditional art we are familiar with are derived from foreign influences. The admirable culture and traditions we once had have truly been forgotten and replaced by foreign ways of living. It is disappointing to consider our ethnic groups who have retained historical conventions primitive‚ ignorant‚ and uncivilized. In fact‚ the practices‚ way of living‚ and the kind of culture they keep possession of are

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    The Riddle of the Ivy

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    What is the riddle of the Ivy? The Riddle of the Ivy is a short story written by the English writer G. K. Chesterton‚ who lived from 1874 to 1936. The narrator starts the story by saying he wants to travel to Battersea‚ although as his friend points out to him; he is already in Battersea. During the story the narrator tells us how his travel was‚ and how it felt to travel to Battersea. When the narrator says he is going to Battersea he is speaking figuratively. As a proverb sounds; >>you

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    The Riddle of Existence

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    The Riddle of Existence Leibniz’s formulation: “Why is there something rather than nothing”‚ is perhaps one of the most important questions ever posed in Philosophy. It had taken philosophy into a level wherein ‘everything’ is included in its realm; not only abstracta but also concreta. However‚ the question is more focused on the origins and explanations of the existence of concrete objects. Aside from explaining why concrete objects exist and where they come from‚ and who/what made them; the

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    The Riddle of Education

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    Webster’s 1828 Dictionary defines education as “the bringing up‚ as a child; to instruction; formation of manners. Education comprehends all that series of instruction and discipline which is intended to enlighten the understanding‚ correct the temper‚ and form the manners and habits of youth‚ and fit them for usefulness in their future stations.” Since the 18th century education and the philosophy of education have taken a radical journey from high esteem and voluntary participation to a compulsory

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    Riddles of the Anasazi

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    After reading the article‚ Riddles of the Anasazi‚ several questions popped into my head. What is the truth of the Anasazi people? Were they really cannibals? Did they only kill outcasts‚ or anyone of their pick? Why did they live in fortified homes? The following paragraphs‚ hopefully impart information on the above questions. The Anasazi lived in fortified homes for environmental and social reasons/theories. One environmental reason was a long drought that lasted for 23 years. However‚ the Anasazi

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