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Chapter 1: The Philippine Archipelago

I.                   Multiple Choice

Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided (10 points)

 ________1. What was the name given by the Chinese to an island in the Visayas?

A.    Ma Yi             B. Sidon                C. Ophir                      D. Malaya

________2.  What major ocean can be found in the east of the Philippines?

A.    Indian           B. Pacific                 C. Antarctic                D. Atlantic

________3. Which of the following is not a major island of the Philippines?

A.    Luzon           B. Visayas                C. Masbate                 D. Mindanao

________4. Which theory states that the Philippines used to be part a lost continent?

A.    Land Briges B. Ice Age                C. Bottom of the Sea  D. Lost Continent

________5. Which theory states that the Philippines used to be connected to China via

                     landbridges?

A.    Land Briges B. Ice Age                C. Bottom of the Sea  D. Lost Continent

________6. Which theory states states that a strong earthquake and volcanic eruption caused the    

                     lava and mud to solidify and formed the Philippine islands?

A.     Land Briges B. Ice Age                C. Tectonic Plate       D. Lost Continent

________7. What landform best describes the Philippines?

A.    Mountain        B. Hill                     C. Archipelago          D. Plains

________8. What was the name given to Luzon by the Japanese?

A.    Ruzon              B. Rusun                 C. Luzon                    D. Okinawa

________9. How many islands are there in the Philippines?

A.    7107                B.  3                         C. 100                        D. 45

________10. Where did the Philippines come from according to the myth of the sky and water?

A.    Rain  Drops     B. Pearls                   C. Rocks                     D. Tear Drops

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Chapter 1: The Philippine Archipelago

Objectives:

At the end of this chapter the reader should be able to:

-Describe the geography of the Philippines

-Narrate the different myths behind the creation of the Philippines

-Enumerate the different theories behind the creation of the Philippine archipelago.

-Formulate his/her own opinion of the origin of the Philippines based on the facts presented in this chapter.

Photo taken from www.southchinasea.org

Motivation: Analyze the map of South East Asia and answer the following questions. 

What are the bodies of water that can be found near the Philippines? 

What are the countries which can be found near the Philippines?

How would you describe the geography of the Philippines?

Geography of the Philippines

          The Philippines is composed of three major islands. These are Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. It is an archipelago composed of 7107 islands. In the east is the vast Pacific ocean while in the west is the West Philippine sea or the South China sea and to the north is the  Philippine sea. Many countries have already discovered the archipelago even before the Spaniards came. China for example have referred to an island in the Visayas as Ma Yi. The Japanese used to call the island of Luzon as Rusun. Some historians also believe that Philippines is the biblical land of Ophir.

Myths on how the Philippines was created

           Once upon a time there was a giant who was carrying a huge boulder. Suddenly the boulder fell from his shoulders and broke into pieces. These pieces eventually became the Philippines islands. 

             Another story is that of the fight between the sea and the sky. Once upon a time there was a bird that was looking for a resting place. In order for it to have a resting place, it told the sky that the sea was trying to drown the sky. The bird went down to the sea and told it the sky was going to throw rocks at it. The sea and the sky quarreled. The sea tried to drown the sky with its waves. The sky threw rocks at the sea until these rocks eventually became the Philippine islands.

                                            Photo taken from www.exoticphilippines.info

Theories on how the Philippines was created

              The Land bridges theory states that the Philippines used to be connected to main land Asia via land bridges. After the ice age the ice melted and the water level rose and the land bridges vanished. The Philippines was then isolated from mainland Asia.

                    The Tectonic Plate Theory states that a strong earthquake and volcanic eruption caused the lava and mud to solidify and formed the Philippine islands.

                     

                     The Lost Continent Theory states that the Philippines used to be part of a huge continent which sunk at the bottom of the sea. The remaining parts of this huge continent are the islands of the Philippines.

Reflection

Which of the following theories do you believe in? 

Why is the Philippines an important trading center for countries such as India and China? 

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K4K Cinema El Presidente

                                                          El Presidente

Running time 2:43:55

Cast:

Director: Mark Meily
Jorge Estregan as Emilio Aguinaldo
Nora Aunor as Maria Agoncillo
Cristopher De Leon as Antonio Luna
Christine Reyes as Hilaria Del Rosario
Cesar Montano as Andres Bonifacio
Ronnie Quizon as Apolinario Mabini

Summary 

        The story progresses using flashbacks. It begins with Emilio Aguinaldo's capture in Palanan Isabella by American soldiers. Then it flashbacks to Emilio Aguinaldo's days as a Cabeza de Barangay Binakayan where shoulders the taxes of a poor old lady. The lady told the young Emilio that he will become king of a country. What follows are scenes from the days when he became a member of the Katipunan up to the Tejeros convention where he won as President of the revolutionary government. After his election in Tejeros, the defeated former Supremo, Andres Bonifacio began to plot against Aguinaldo. After several clashes with Aguinaldo's men, the Revolutionary government arrested,put on trial and executed Andres Bonifacio and his brother Procopio. The story continues to the Pact of Biak na bato and the exile of Aguinaldo and his men in Hong Kong. After negotiating with the Americans, Aguinaldo returns to Manila and continues the revolution. Months of bitter fighting eventually led to the defeat of the Spaniards by the combined Filipino and American troops. What followed was the June 12 proclamation of Independence in Kawit Cavite. Tensions began to brew when American soldiers fired upon two Filipino soldiers. This event started the Filipino American war. After a cat and mouse game with Emilio Aguinaldo and a narrow escape in Tirad Pass thanks to General Goyo, Emilio Aguinaldo was finally captured. Towards the end  Aguinaldo became a political prisoner of the Americans. Aguinaldo lived throughout the Japanese period and was able to marry Maria Agoncillo. The story ends with Aguinaldo dying on his death bed on February 6, 1964.

Review:

           

           The movie is fresh and filled with action however there are also lengthy dialogs that will bore your students (make sure that the subtitles are on so that your students will understand) It covers all the important events from the start of the revolution up to the Filipino American war. Make sure you discuss all of these important events before you show your students the film. Otherwise they wont be able to appreciate it. This movie is highly recommended for Grade 7 to 12 but not for Grade 5 because it contains violent scenes. As always, viewer discretion is advised.

Ratings:

IMDB 6.7/10

K4K Cinema: 7/10

Why study Philippine history?

            Most Filipino students nowadays find the subject Philippine history boring. I have taught history in  the primary,intermediate and secondary level and I have seen many students treat the subject as if it was nap time. One cannot blame them. Most of the time it is the teacher who makes the subject uninteresting. After teaching the subject for almost 5 years, I realize that history should be enjoyed by everyone. The common mistake of a history teacher is that he/she thinks that he is the source of all knowledge. I must admit that this was my thinking before. I would spend most of my time facing and reading my powerpoint presentation in a monotonous tone. After a 50 minute lecture, I would then give them quizzes to see if they understood what I said. These quizzes would contain facts that I have mentioned during my discussions. Most kids would get low grades simply because they failed to remember the facts that I said. During my first year of teaching, most of my students got low grades. It was during this time that I had to re-evaluate my teaching methods. 

          After reflecting on my teaching methods, I realize that in order to make history interesting to my kids, I have to answer one important question. Why study Philippine history? In order to know the answer I have to put myself in the shoes of my students. Hmmmm. If I were the student, what is its relevance to me. After careful reflection I was able to come up with an answer. I should learn about history because it is the story of my people. If I am to understand the present then I must understand the past. I realize that there are many problems in Philippine history that keep on surfacing. It is as if we never learn from our mistakes. One of these problems is the problem of corruption. Corruption is  not just a modern day problem. It has been a problem for centuries and still it is still present up until now. Corruption became a problem during the Spanish period when some friars misused Church funds for their own benefit. Another problem is the moro problem in Mindanao. For years, the brave Moros have fought all the invaders and have remained independent.Then after the Philippines gained its independence, they were suddenly part of the Philippine government. That is why some Moros still fight up until today, believing that Mindanao belongs to them.  Learning about patterns and movements in history weill help us understand the present. 

  

                  Another reason why we should learn Philippine history is that, history is a story. Like in any other story, it is filled with action, danger,triumphs and defeats. In order to win over the hearts of your students, a teacher must teach History as if he was a story teller. Lastly, We should study Philippine history because of the many values that we can derive from it. Values and traits which were exemplified by the many heroes that fought for our independence. Traits such as bravery like like the one displayed by Gregorio Del Pilar in Tirad Pass. Leadership like the one shown by Emilio Aguinaldo. As one studies Philippine history, he will be able to develop a close relationship with it. It is the responsibility of Filipino to learn about,teach and appreciate history. Read a book,watch a documentary,go to museums and historical landmarks. History is all around us, we only have to open our minds and heart to it.