History of caloocan city The residents of Caloocan must have been proud of its city. Other than a thriving past‚ the city had somehow dramatic toss with times then. Now‚ it continues to set ground-breaking achievements for its people and visitors. Caloocan had its famous episode in 1896 when Filipino troops fought against Spanish tyrants and advocates. The world was stirred by it. The city’s name derivation has a story behind. It’s said to have come from the Tagalog term “lo-ok”‚ which means
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Philippine History Early History -The Negritos are believed to have migrated to the Philippines some 30‚000 years ago from Borneo‚ Sumatra‚ and Malaya. The Malayans followed in successive waves. These people belonged to a primitive epoch of Malayan culture‚ which has apparently survived to this day among certain groups such as the Igorots. The Malayan tribes that came later had more highly developed material cultures. In the 14th cent. Arab traders from Malay and Borneo introduced Islam into the
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LIFE HISTORY: Unmated adults overwinter in plant debris‚ crevices of fences and buildings‚ and other protected sites around woodlands‚ gardens and agricultural fields. They become active at temperatures above 50 °F and begin to mate in the spring. Eggs hatch in 7-10 days and larvae take about 15 days to complete development to the pupae stage. Pupae live about 7 days before becoming adults. In east central Utah‚ two summer generations of adults occur. DAMAGE: Both adults and larvae of the striped
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HISTORY OF ARNIS Arnis‚ as a martial art‚ was spawned in Philippine soil. It was known in ancient Philippines as kali‚ an ancient Malayan word that implies a large bladed weapon longer than a knife. This art was practiced primarily for self-defense by the pre-Spanish Filipinos who were noted for their friendly nature and legendary hospitality. The lives of Filipino heroes are linked with the awesome power of the martial art of Arnis. They triumphantly waged their heroic battles for freedom and
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Global History Regents Review Unit 1: The Ancient World Section 1: Early Peoples and River Civilizations Nomads – people who moved from place to place‚ hunting and gathering their food. Paleolithic people were nomads. Their simple social structure consisted of small groups of people who traveled together. Cultural Diffusion – the exchange of ideas‚ customs‚ and goods among cultures. Cultural diffusion occurs through trade‚ warfare‚ and migration. Neolithic – the New Stone Age in which planting
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Chapter 3 Study Guide I.Key Terms Sudanic societies: agriculture took root in Sudan first. The region used to be grassy with lakes‚ rivers‚ and streams. They domesticated cattle and became nomadic herders. After 7500 B.C.E they established permanent settlements. Around 5000 B.C.E Sudanic people had formed small monarchies and developed religious beliefs. “Gifts of the Nile”: Herodotus said Egypt was “the gift of the Nile” because of Egypt’s advantages over the floods from the Nile. With the floods
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To what extent were the British culpable for the sinking of the Lusitania on May 7‚ 1915? Grace Lee February 21‚ 2006 IB History 2‚ Pd. 2 Mr. Hines To what extent were the British culpable for the sinking of the Lusitania on May 7‚ 1915? Part A: Plan of Investigation The Lusitania was one of a pair of huge‚ fast‚ and technologically advanced luxury liners that were created by the Cunard Line of Britain for use as passenger ships‚ but which
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US History AP Outline Chapter 17 The Transformation of the Trans-Mississippi West‚ 1860-1900 I. Native Americans and the Trans-Mississippi West a. The Plains Indians i. Three major sub regions: -The northern Plains: Lakota‚ Flatheads‚ Blackfeet‚ Assiniboins‚ northern Cheyennes‚ Arapahos‚ and Crows -The Central region: Five Civilized Tribes‚ agricultural life‚ before horses -South: western Kansas‚ Colorado‚ eastern New Mexico‚ and Texas: the Comanches‚ Kiowas‚ southern Arapahos‚ and Kiowa
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History of Samal Early Beginnings The name Samal was derived from the word Sama‚ a tribal group found in the island. People used the word Samal because of the Visayans who miscalled the word Sama. The first datu in the island was Datu Taganiyug‚ a native of Peñaplata‚ Samal. In the past‚ the people of Samal name a place about what was the said place known for. For example‚ the name Peñaplata was derived from the word "piña" or pineapple because of the abundance of pineapple in the area
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_______________________ BCSI Jan. 21‚2012 Chapter 7 The Philippine Revolution Andres Bonifacio ---known as the “Father of Philippine Revolution” who ordered his men to be alert and prepared for the expected assault of Spanish forces. Baldomero Aguinaldo ---he organized the Magdalo council of the Katipunan‚ when the revolution broke up‚ and became the president of the council joined by his cousin Emilio Aguinaldo. Camilio Polavieja ---a shrewd and aristocratic
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