Group Members: Andrei Gopole, Cedric Opon, Jamesmar Martin, Section: BSIT – 21A

Jhomari Chavez, Josielyn Reyes, Shello Roxas

Date: September 29, 2022
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A. Did a pre-colonial Philippines exist even before Spain? Why?

Before the Spanish colonizer arrived, Chinese and Indo-Malay traders had already established
themselves here. The country already had a rich local cultural history, from trading with the
Chinese, Japanese, and other Asian nations to meeting Islamic leaders from the Middle East
and eventually spreading Islam. Despite their plans for a cooperative relationship with the local
Filipinos, the Spanish conquerors encountered some resistance after violently seizing the
territory.
The laws and legal system in the Philippines were unique. In the ancient times, the Philippines
had both written and oral laws. The written laws were the norms and traditions that were
passed down from one generation to the next. The government was patriarchal, and the
barangay community of 30 to 100 families was the unit of governance.

B. Was our pre-colonial country a nation? Why or why not?

Our country was not a nation during the pre-colonial era, but rather an island with its own
culture, governance, and way of life. People lived according to where they wanted to build their
dwellings, and the way of life and lifestyles. The early Filipinos were made up of several ethnic
groups from all throughout Asia. They belong to a diverse variety of communities, educational
systems, and religious views. Before the Spaniards arrived, Filipinos lived in a village called a
barrio, which consisted of 30 to 100 households and was commanded by Datu. They develop
their own community, educational system, and religious beliefs with the help of various groups.
The people, on the other hand, had the right to dismiss the ruler if he became corrupt or inept.
And that is precisely the type of government that our forefathers had. Those who establish their
homes along the shoreline, rivers, and streams rely on catching fish and hunting for shells and
pearls for a living. When their homes are built on fertile soil, their way of life is to cultivate the
land and plant rice, bananas, and other crops. They have an alphabet called Alibata in their
educational system, which is a type of script for writing, and practically everyone in their
community, male or female, can read. They make use of sharp pointed implements, leaves,
bamboo, and skin trunks. Pre-colonial history of the islands, when indigenous peoples
engaged in thriving trade with a variety of cultures and economies in the vicinity.

C. What was Jose Rizal’s view on Nationalism? Explain.

Nationalism is being proud and constant to one’s country that results in attain the liberty and
political independence of it. Rizal’s view on Nationalism of Philippines is "Lazy" or "Asleep" as
he sees the people of Philippines become Lenient to Spaniards. With his work La Solidaridad,
it influences the people of Philippines to fight united as one to claim its own nation. Since Jose
Rizal is the founder or the father of the Nationalism, we must include it within the teaching and
learning.

D. What did Jose Rizal want to accomplish when he learned about our pre-colonial
history?

Being nationalistic is what Rizal wants to accomplish; nationalism is the act of identifying with a
unified nation and realizing that one's only duty is to advance that nation's security as well as
the security of people, due to their own deeds and significant similarities. To combat the
imperialist perception of Filipino indolence, Rizal delved into pre-colonial history. Rizal's goal
was to demonstrate that this viewpoint was incorrect by using reasoning and historical
evidence.